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NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2019 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

2. Invocation by Mr. Ashir Patel, disciple of the Swamiji at the Hindu BAPS Temple in Stafford.

3. Pledges of Allegiance by County Judge KP George.

4. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on April 2, 2019.

5. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

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

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

8. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

9. DISTRICT CLERK:

10. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:

11. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:

12. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:

13. 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:

14. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed these items at their regular meeting held on March 20, 2019, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

15. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

16. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

17. PURCHASING:

18. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

19. COUNTY JUDGE:

Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Bronson Solar, LLC located in Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 20.

A. Authorize creation of a new position, Contract and Compliance Coordinator, Grade 12 of the Professional Management Policy in the Budget Office to manage transparency reporting compliance, Non-Departmental budget management, state and federal government compliance matters; administration of various contracts and duties as assigned, effective April 9, 2019. (Fund: Non-Departmental Contingency)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $56,224 from Non-Departmental Contingency as detailed on Director's form dated April 3, 2019 to allocate funds for the new Contract & Compliance Coordinator position through September 30, 2019.

C. Discuss and consider the appointment of Fort Bend County Voting Members and Alternates to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Policy Council and the Technical Advisory Committee.

A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution in opposition to the removal of current County authority to regulate fireworks.

B. Take all appropriate action on county assistance district creation consent agreement between Fort Bend County and the City of Sugar Land.

C. Take all appropriate action on request by Bhavisha Mehta to waive penalty and interest totaling $377.63 on property taxes for tax year 2018, Precinct 3.

D. Take all appropriate action on request by Kurt and Louise Muller to waive penalty and interest totaling $105.32 on property taxes for tax year 2018, Precinct 3.

A. Take all appropriate action on request by Chin Chong Tan to waive penalty and interest totaling $412.41 on property taxes for tax year 2018, Precinct 4.

B. Take all appropriate action on request by Joseph & Laurie Wallace to waive penalty and interest totaling $335.48 on property taxes for tax year 2018, Precinct 4.

C. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Assistance Districts No. 2 and No. 6, with services to be provided by the Office of the Constable, Precinct 4, effective through September 30, 2019.

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $500,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency as detailed on Auditor's form dated April 3, 2019 to allocate funds into accounts for Contract Deputy New and Replacement vehicles and cover shortfall in capital mileage recouped due to the addition of multiple law enforcement agreements during fiscal years 2018 and 2019, and salvage value allowances.

24. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

A. Take all appropriate action on Cooperative Agreement between Fort Bend County and City of Rosenberg Housing Authority regarding the housing choice voucher program.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution to the Texas General Land Office authorizing the Fort Bend County Treasurer and Fort Bend County Auditor as signatories for financial documents for the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program.

25. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Take all appropriate action on Joint Election Agreements between Fort Bend County and the following political subdivisions to conduct General and Special Elections on May 4, 2019: Fort Bend Independent School District; Lamar Consolidated Independent School District; Needville Independent School District; Stafford Municipal School District; City of Stafford; City of Arcola; City of Beasley; City of Kendleton; City of Meadows Place; City of Needville; City of Richmond; City of Rosenberg; City of Simonton; City of Sugar Land; Village of Pleak; Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2; Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 8; Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 47; Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 142; Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 152; Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 157; Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 225: Grand Lakes Municipal Utility District No. 1; Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District; Katy Management District 1.

26. ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to extend temporary road closure from April 15, 2019 through May 30, 2019, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, for Ludwig Lane, Mobility Bond Project No. 13208, Precinct 2.

B. Take all appropriate action on Facilities Extension Agreement between Fort Bend County and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC in an amount not to exceed $35,361.43 for utility relocations regarding Old Needville-Fairchilds, Mobility Bond Project Nos. 13109 and 17109, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

C. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirement as stated in Section 5.5.A.2 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Grand Vista, Section 17, on behalf of Taylor Morrison of Texas, Inc., Precinct 2.

D. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Grand Vista, Section 17, Pct. 2.

E. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Grand Vista, Section 17, Precinct 2.

27. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

Take all appropriate action on the Release and Site Use agreement between Farmers Market Company, LLC and Fort Bend County, granting Farmers Market Company the right to use a portion of the Sienna Annex parking lot; as indicated on Exhibit A, titled Area for Farmer's Market Use, located at 5855 Sienna Springs Way, to operate a Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for a one year term.

28. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 3:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $11,878 from Non-Departmental Contingency into accounts detailed on Judge's form dated April 1, 2019 to allocate funds for Judge Bussell to continue serving those cases requiring recusal by Judge Crow through September 30, 2019.

29. PARKS & RECREATION:

Take all appropriate action on Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for Fort Bend County Parks Department to participate in the 2019 Summer Food Service Program.

30. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on RFP 19-040 for contingency debris clearing, removal and disposal and temporary debris staging and reduction sites.

B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Consulting Services between Fort Bend County and Freese and Nichols, Inc. for additional services for the drainage study of McCrary Road, Brazoswood, and Woods Edge Area, in an amount not to exceed $12,394 for a total contract amount not to exceed $159,994. (Fund: McCrary Road Project)

C. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Public Health Volunteer Coordination Contract pursuant to SOQ 07-038 between Fort Bend County and Homeland Preparedness Project, effective through December 31, 2019 for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000. (Fund: Homeland Security & Emergency Management Grant)

D. Take all appropriate action on renewal of Bid 15-059, term contract for Summer Food Program, with request for increase from Educational Catering, Inc.

E. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Marketing Services between Fort Bend County and Vesta Rea & Associates, L.L.C., pursuant to RFP 18-097 effective through February 29, 2024 for an amount not to exceed $750,000. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

F. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Software License and Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Trapeze Software Group, Inc., pursuant to RFP 13-045 for annual maintenance of Public Transportation software for mobile data terminals in an amount not to exceed $18,235.35, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

G. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, Inc. in an additional amount of $214,144.55 for a total contract amount of $2,099,994.84 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding US90A at SH99, Mobility Bond Project No 13409, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

H. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Kavi Consulting, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $62,107 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Sugarland-Howell at WKBID Trail Connection, Mobility Bond Project No. 13218x, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

31. Approve Bills.

32. Authorize County Auditor to pay and release time-sensitive disbursements on April 18, 2019 to be ratified by Commissioners Court on April 23, 2019.

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

A. § 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.

B. § 551.074. Personnel Matters. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

Fort Bend Drainage District

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 2

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 6

Items 33 (Part 2 of 2) - 35

33. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:

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

35. Adjournment.

Apr 09, 2019 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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