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NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Vincent Morales.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on March 12, 2019.

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

A. County Judge: Conduct public hearing on the creation of Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 23 for tax abatement purposes, pursuant to Texas Property Code Section 312.201 and 312.401.

B. Fire Marshal: Conduct public hearing on the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yards license application by Texan Auto located at 10011 Highway 6 in Sugar Land, Texas, Precinct 3.

6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Record into Minutes the out-of-state travel for elected officials:

7. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:

8. COUNTY JUDGE:

9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

10. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

12. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

13. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:

14. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:

15. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:

16. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING: The Director of Facilities Management & Planning submits these invoices for approval and payment for projects that have been budgeted and funded by 2015 Facility Bonds:

17. HUMAN RESOURCES:

18. PARKS & RECREATION:

19. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

20. PURCHASING:

21. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

22. TREASURER:

A. Take all appropriate action on Agreements for Direct Services for the Prevention of Violence or Abuse/Neglect of a Child between Fort Bend County and the following agencies to provide services effective through December 30, 2019, funded by the Family Protection Fee, pursuant to Section 51.961 of the Texas Government Code: Fort Bend County Women's Center Inc. in the amount of $15,929.40; Community Partners Rainbow Room in the amount of $5,000; and Child Advocates of Fort Bend Inc. in the amount of $15,929.40.

B. Take all appropriate action on Order to Create Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 23, located in Precinct 1, for tax abatement purposes pursuant to Texas Property Code Sections 312.201 and 312.401.

C. Take all appropriate action on the Trademark License Agreement, granting Fort Bend County a non-exclusive, fully transferrable, sublicensable, right and license to use Fort Bend PAWS (Pets are Worth Saving) licensed marks, and granting Fort Bend PAWS a non-exclusive, fully transferrable, sublicensable, right and license to use Fort Bend County Animal Services' licensed marks, at no cost to either party.

D. Veteran Service Office:Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and Combined Arms, Inc. to participate in programs for improved services to military veterans.

Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Assistance Districts No. 1, No. 7, No. 9, and No 10, with services to be provided by the Office of the Constable, Precinct 3 effective through September 30, 2019.

25. CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $35,200, including $19,200 from Non-Departmental Contingency into accounts detailed on Constable's form dated March 20, 2019 to allocate funds for overtime incurred prior to January 1, 2019, and for the purchase of body armor for deputies.

26. COUNTY ATTORNEY:

A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Order decreeing the acquisition of property to be a public necessity and authorizing the acquisition and payment of compensation by record vote for Burney - Old Richmond Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17207, Precincts 2, 3, and 4.

B. Take all appropriate action on the Third Amended Professional Property Services Consulting Agreement between Fort Bend County and Kittelson, LLC, Forensic Transportation Engineering regarding final trial expenses. (Fund: Right of Way)

C. Take all appropriate action on Order Revising the Fort Bend County Signage Policy to include inscriptions on County owned or leased vehicles.

27. DISTRICT CLERK:

Take all appropriate action on request to create a new fee code for the District Clerk in the amount of $10 effective April 1, 2019, to recover the costs of taking passport photographs pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 51.3031.

28. ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, for Greenbusch Road from Gaston Road to Alder Ridge Lane, to be closed during construction; closure to begin April 3, 2019 to June 7, 2019, Mobility Bond Project No. 13312, Precinct 3.

B. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 31 in the amount of $9,734.54 for payment to Texas Department of Transportation regarding widening of Trammel Fresno Road pursuant to the Advance Funding Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on August 12, 2008, Mobility Bond Project No. 746, Precincts 1 and 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

C. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 48 of South Post Oak in the amount of $20,309 plus necessary closing costs and authorize County Judge to sign all closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. 13112, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

D. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Detention Capacity Easement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Poarch/Swinbank, LLC, for stormwater detention regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3.

E. Take all appropriate action on Agreement Regarding Consideration for Additional Detention Capacity between Fort Bend County and Poarch/Swinbank LLC, in an additional amount of $652,660 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,452,660 regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2017A Series Road Bonds)

F. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Standard Utility Agreement between Fort Bend County and En-Touch Systems in an additional amount of $8,150.67 for a total contract amount not to exceed $38,361.39 for utility relocations regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension Phase II, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2017A Series Road Bonds)

G. Take all appropriate action on modified Advance Funding Agreement (originally approved by Commissioners Court on December 18, 2018), between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation regarding construction of a storm sewer outfall along FM 1463 near FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3. (Fund: Series 2017A Road Bonds)

H. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the minimum lot size requirement as stated in Section 5.14.E.4, and the dead-end street requirement as stated in Section 5.6.A.2, of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Napa Valley, on behalf of American CitiHome Group, Inc., Precinct 4.

I. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Napa Valley, Precinct 4.

J. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Napa Valley, Precinct 4.

29. FAIRGROUNDS:

Take all appropriate action on request to accept reduced rental fee for use of Building C at the Fairgrounds on June 29, 2019 due to clerical error.

30. FIRE MARSHAL:

Take all appropriate action on request for a Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard License for Texan Auto located at 10011 Highway 6 in Sugar Land, Texas, Precinct 3.

31. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Take all appropriate action on updated Fort Bend County Public Transportation Department Title VI Program and Compliance Report.

32. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to correct the amount shown on Agenda Item 39N from Commissioners Court on February 26, 2019, for the purchase of full body security scanning for the Sheriff's Office, utilizing the Mid-America Council of Public Purchasing Cooperative contract in an amount not to exceed $148,370 (instead of $135,500). (Fund: Sheriff’s Office Commissary for initial purchase, Sheriff’s Office Detention for future warranty fees)

B. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Business Agreement between Fort Bend County and National Signs, LLC, utilizing BuyBoard Contract Number 512-16 for additional services for an additional amount of $1,174.80 for a total contract amount not to exceed $112,174.80. (Fund: Fairgrounds)

C. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Construction of Pinnacle Aquatic Fitness Center, pursuant to RFP 17-025, for additional services for an amount of $48,215.83, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,696,319.22. (Fund: 2015 Facilities Bond, Proposition 1)

D. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Elevator Maintenance Services between Fort Bend County and Kone Inc., pursuant to US Communities Cooperative Contract EV2516 for an annual amount not to exceed $147,645. (Fund: Facilities Management and Library)

E. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Transit Operations and Services between Fort Bend County and First Transit, Inc., pursuant to RFP 18-057 for an amount not to exceed $31,024,370 effective April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 19-016, term contract for Licensed Master Court Interpreter Services for Juveniles.

G. Take all appropriate action on Bid 19-051, term contract for Stationery Printing and Supplies.

H. Take all appropriate action on RFP 19-043 Hazmat Response Vehicle for Homeland Security & Emergency Management.

I. Take all appropriate action on RFQ 19-024 for Financial Advisors.

J. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Fire & Security Alarm Services between Fort Bend County and Dowley Security Systems, Inc. pursuant to RFP 19-002, to add the Sheriff's Office Administration location in the amount of $640.64 for the remainder of the 2019 Budget Year, increasing the annual contract amount not to exceed $286,574.76. (Fund: Facilities Management & Planning)

K. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Janitorial Services at Fort Bend County Justice Center between Fort Bend County and McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc. utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System Contract 170104, for an amount not to exceed $26,000 per month or an annual amount not to exceed $312,000. (Fund: Facilities Management & Planning)

L. Take all appropriate action on Third Renewal to Records Management Master Agreement between Fort Bend County and TRTA, Inc., A Thomson Reuters Business, and sole source provider pursuant to Local Government Code Section §262.024 (a)(7), for maintenance and support services in an amount not to exceed $123,952.77 for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. (Fund: County Clerk)

M. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Broker of Record Services between Fort Bend County and McGriff, Siebels & Williams, Inc. pursuant to RFP 19-037, for an annual amount of $74,000. (Fund: Property & Casualty)

N. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code §262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of items available from only one source from AWE, Inc. for Early Literacy Stations, warranty and licensing for an amount not to exceed $60,240. (Fund: Library)

O. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of an item available from only one source for database subscriptions from EBSCO Publishing for the Library System, for an amount not to exceed $88,405.91. (Fund: Library)

P. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) bus, for Public Transportation from Texas Bus Sales pursuant to RFP 17-044 in an amount not to exceed $153,207. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

Q. Take all appropriate action on request to appropriate funds for annual subscription with Tiburon, Inc., a Tritech Software Systems Company, for an amount of $323,513.81. (Fund: Information Technology)

R. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 to increase the contract between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction Company, Inc. by $174,298.40 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,499,187.29, pursuant to Bid No. 18-063 regarding Beechnut Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13201, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

S. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants in an additional amount of $2,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $139,400 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Cane Island Mobility Bond Project No. 13306, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

T. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Huitt-Zollars, Inc., in an additional amount of $88,125 for a total contract amount not to exceed $451,081.74 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Grand Parkway (SH 99) and Mason Road, Mobility Bond Project Nos. 17401 and 17403, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)

U. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and IDS Engineering Group in an amount not to exceed $422,500 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Harlem Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17402, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)

33. RISK MANAGEMENT:

Take all appropriate action on request for extension and/or renewal of Property and Casualty insurance policies expiring April 1, 2019.

34. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and City of Houston to participate in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program in the Houston Metropolitan Area and receive grant funding in the amount of $146,040 with a cash match of $48,123 for a total project cost of $194,163 for the period of March 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

35. Approve Bills.

36. Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements by County Auditor on March 21, 2019.

37. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code: (Part 1 of 2)

§ 551.071. Consultation With Attorney. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to Commissioners Court under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

Fort Bend Drainage District

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 1

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 7

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 9

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 10

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 11

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 12

Items 37 (Part 2 of 2) - 39

37. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code: (Part 2 of 2)

38. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:

39. Adjournment.

Mar 26, 2019 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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