7. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
8. COUNTY JUDGE:
9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:
10. AUDITOR:
11. BUDGET TRANSFERS:
12. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:
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. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their regular Board meeting held on June 19, 2019, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:
18. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court: the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:
Take all appropriate action on the appointment of County Judge KP George and County Commissioner Andy Meyers to serve as the Commissioners Court representatives on the Fort Bend County Purchasing Board, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 262.011.
A. Take all appropriate action on Purchase and Sale Agreement between Fort Bend County and GM Equity Group LLC to complete purchases needed for the Texas Heritage Parkway.
B. Take all appropriate action on Resolutions in Support of: Withdrawing the Veto on HB 1120; and Withdrawing the Veto on HB 1174 regarding County Assistance Districts.
A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures Related to Facility Repairs and Maintenance at the Cinco Ranch Library.
B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures Related to improving various parks and recreation facilities.
Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 19 in the amount of $187,133 for water distribution system improvements, part of the FY 2018 Consolidated Annual Action Plan approved by Commissioners Court July 3, 2018. (Fund: Community Development Block Grant)
Take all appropriate action on request to retain two vehicles, Unit No SO41, a 2014 Chevy Tahoe Police Package Vehicle, and Unit No. U045, a 2016 Chevy Tahoe Police Package Vehicle, as additions to fleet for the Office of Constable Precinct 2.
A. Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, for the CenterPoint Energy right-of-way project along Powerline Road, (FBC Permit #2019-28458), to be closed during construction; closure to begin June 26, 2019 to August 30, 2019, Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of 0.1466 acre tract of land conveyed by Donation Deed from Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 20 to Fort Bend County, Texas regarding Kingdom Heights Section Five; and record the same in Official Public Records, Precinct 1.
C. Take all appropriate action on conveyance of a deed from Fort Bend County to Texas Department of Transportation, regarding FM 359 Parcel 13; and record the same in Official Public Records, Precinct 3.
D. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of 2.0992 acre tract of land conveyed by Donation Deed from Taylor Morrison of Texas, Inc. to Fort Bend County, Texas regarding Beechnut Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 17204, Precinct 2.
E. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 128 of Greenbusch in the amount of $58,594 plus the necessary closing costs and authorize County Judge to sign all closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. 13312, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
F. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for City Managed Mobility Project between Fort Bend County and City of Missouri City in an amount not to exceed $970,000 regarding Beltway 8 Connector, Mobility Bond Project No. 17214, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)
G. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 06 to increase the contract between Fort Bend County and Earth Builders in an amount of $28,168.11 for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,381,365.73, pursuant to Bid No. 17-073 regarding Cane Island Parkway, Mobility Bond Project No. 13306, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
H. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 32 in the amount of $1,265.36 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)
I. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 03 to the contract between Fort Bend County and Unitas Construction, Inc. to extend the contract time until July 3, 2019, pursuant to Bid No. 18-064 regarding Sansbury Boulevard, Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 13111b, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
J. Take all appropriate action on Invoice No. 7 in the amount of $467,091.06 to Unitas Construction, Inc. for construction of Sansbury Boulevard, Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 13111b, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
A. Take all appropriate action on the 1115 Waiver Program funding for demonstration year Eight in the amount of $5,649,979 with an intergovernmental transfer of $2,362,256.
B. Animal Services: Take all appropriate action on acceptance of donation from Fort Bend PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) in the amount of $15,000 to Fort Bend County to provide assistance with medical costs associated with routine spay and neuter services and other medical needs until a new staff veterinarian is hired.
C. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $22,290 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Social Services, Fees, to allocate additional funds needed for pauper and indigent burials.
D. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on grant application to the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation for the DASH-Community Impact Contracts-START4 grant, for funding in the amount of $25,000 to create the Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System (FBCCIS) Online Services Coordinated Access and Referral (OSCAR) System and authorize electronic submission of the application.
Take all appropriate action on the Agreements for Sale between the residents and Fort Bend County under FEMA Project Number DR-4269-006 and FEMA Project Number DR-4269-007 for the acquisition of these properties for an amount totaling $1,153,069.23, with an overall project cost match by the County of twenty-five percent. (Fund: 2016 Hazard Mitigation Grant)
Take all appropriate action on request to add a self-directed brokerage option to the Nationwide 457(b) Fort Bend County Deferred Compensation Plan, and authorize County Judge KP George to execute any and all documents necessary to implement this option, including the Nationwide Trust Company FSB 457 Custody Agreement; Schwab Personal Choice Retirement Account (“PCRA”) Omnibus Implementation Sheet; and the Schwab PCRA Plan Trading Menu Establishment form.
Take all appropriate action on the 2019 Interlibrary Lending Reimbursement Program Grant Agreement for Fort Bend County Libraries to receive reimbursement funds for lending library materials to all Texas public, academic and special libraries.
Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Independent School District for Joint Use of The Fort Bend County Athletic Fields located at the South Post Oak Sports Complex, 5685 Hobby Road in Houston, Texas.
Take all appropriate action on application to Texas Department of Transportation for Fiscal Year 2020 Section 5311 Rural State for an amount up to $314,453 in state with no local match required for assistance with transportation programs, including grantor’s request for submittal of additional information. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
A. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase playground equipment for Kitty Hollow Park for Parks Department from May Recreation Equipment and Design, LP, utilizing Buy Board Contract No. 512-16, in the amount not to exceed $91,974.03. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)
B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No.1 to Software Subscription Services and Implementation Agreement between Fort Bend County and Aurigo Software Technologies Inc. for an additional $45,988 regarding Project Management Software pursuant to RFP 18-062, increasing the total contract amount to $689,533. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Ambassador and Bus Stop Monitor program between Fort Bend County and Transit Safety & Security Solutions, Inc., for Public Transportation, pursuant to RFP 19-047, in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000 for the term of July 3, 2019 through June 30, 2024. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
D. Take all appropriate action on the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Thomson Reuters to purchase Westlaw Edge products, Computer Assisted Legal Investigative Research, for the offices of County Attorney and District Attorney in an amount not to exceed $477,021.50 effective July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024. (Fund: County Attorney and District Attorney)
E. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) truck, an addition to fleet, for the Fire Marshal from Helfman Ford, in the amount of $31,955. (Fund: Fire Marshal 2019 budget)
F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 19-066 for roof replacement projects on various locations.
G. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) Fusion vehicle, a replacement to fleet, for the District Attorney from Helfman Ford, in the amount of $16,550. (Fund: District Attorney and Property Casualty)
H. Take all appropriate action on the Agreement with Thomson Reuters to purchase Westlaw Edge products, Computer Assisted Legal Investigative Research, for the office of the Public Defender in an amount not to exceed $51,349.94 effective July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024. (Fund: Public Defender)
I. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Project Management Agreement between Fort Bend County and Binkley & Barfield, Inc. in an additional amount of $151,124 for a total contract amount not to exceed $989,614 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding 2017 Mobility Bond Projects within Precinct 1. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Fort Bend County and Hays County for Jail Services.
B. Take all appropriate action on Modification Number 5 to Award No. G18HN0010A for the County to receive additional funds in the amount of $22,000 from the Executive Office of the President for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, for a total award of $1,734,799 with no cash match from Fort Bend County for use through December 31, 2019.
C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer $156,916 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Sheriff, Detention accounts as detailed on Auditor's form dated June 19, 2019, to allocate funds for overtime expenditures through September 30, 2019.
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.
Take all appropriate action on request to add a self-directed brokerage option to the Nationwide 457(b) Fort Bend County Deferred Compensation Plan, and authorize County Judge KP George to execute any and all documents necessary to implement this option, including the Nationwide Trust Company FSB 457 Custody Agreement; Schwab Personal Choice Retirement Account (“PCRA”) Omnibus Implementation Sheet; and the Schwab PCRA Plan Trading Menu Establishment form.
7. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
8. COUNTY JUDGE:
9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:
10. AUDITOR:
11. BUDGET TRANSFERS:
12. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:
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. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their regular Board meeting held on June 19, 2019, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:
18. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court: the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:
Take all appropriate action on the appointment of County Judge KP George and County Commissioner Andy Meyers to serve as the Commissioners Court representatives on the Fort Bend County Purchasing Board, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 262.011.
A. Take all appropriate action on Purchase and Sale Agreement between Fort Bend County and GM Equity Group LLC to complete purchases needed for the Texas Heritage Parkway.
B. Take all appropriate action on Resolutions in Support of: Withdrawing the Veto on HB 1120; and Withdrawing the Veto on HB 1174 regarding County Assistance Districts.
A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures Related to Facility Repairs and Maintenance at the Cinco Ranch Library.
B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures Related to improving various parks and recreation facilities.
Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 19 in the amount of $187,133 for water distribution system improvements, part of the FY 2018 Consolidated Annual Action Plan approved by Commissioners Court July 3, 2018. (Fund: Community Development Block Grant)
Take all appropriate action on request to retain two vehicles, Unit No SO41, a 2014 Chevy Tahoe Police Package Vehicle, and Unit No. U045, a 2016 Chevy Tahoe Police Package Vehicle, as additions to fleet for the Office of Constable Precinct 2.
A. Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, for the CenterPoint Energy right-of-way project along Powerline Road, (FBC Permit #2019-28458), to be closed during construction; closure to begin June 26, 2019 to August 30, 2019, Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of 0.1466 acre tract of land conveyed by Donation Deed from Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 20 to Fort Bend County, Texas regarding Kingdom Heights Section Five; and record the same in Official Public Records, Precinct 1.
C. Take all appropriate action on conveyance of a deed from Fort Bend County to Texas Department of Transportation, regarding FM 359 Parcel 13; and record the same in Official Public Records, Precinct 3.
D. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of 2.0992 acre tract of land conveyed by Donation Deed from Taylor Morrison of Texas, Inc. to Fort Bend County, Texas regarding Beechnut Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 17204, Precinct 2.
E. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 128 of Greenbusch in the amount of $58,594 plus the necessary closing costs and authorize County Judge to sign all closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. 13312, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
F. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for City Managed Mobility Project between Fort Bend County and City of Missouri City in an amount not to exceed $970,000 regarding Beltway 8 Connector, Mobility Bond Project No. 17214, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)
G. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 06 to increase the contract between Fort Bend County and Earth Builders in an amount of $28,168.11 for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,381,365.73, pursuant to Bid No. 17-073 regarding Cane Island Parkway, Mobility Bond Project No. 13306, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
H. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 32 in the amount of $1,265.36 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)
I. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 03 to the contract between Fort Bend County and Unitas Construction, Inc. to extend the contract time until July 3, 2019, pursuant to Bid No. 18-064 regarding Sansbury Boulevard, Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 13111b, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
J. Take all appropriate action on Invoice No. 7 in the amount of $467,091.06 to Unitas Construction, Inc. for construction of Sansbury Boulevard, Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 13111b, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
A. Take all appropriate action on the 1115 Waiver Program funding for demonstration year Eight in the amount of $5,649,979 with an intergovernmental transfer of $2,362,256.
B. Animal Services: Take all appropriate action on acceptance of donation from Fort Bend PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) in the amount of $15,000 to Fort Bend County to provide assistance with medical costs associated with routine spay and neuter services and other medical needs until a new staff veterinarian is hired.
C. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $22,290 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Social Services, Fees, to allocate additional funds needed for pauper and indigent burials.
D. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on grant application to the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation for the DASH-Community Impact Contracts-START4 grant, for funding in the amount of $25,000 to create the Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System (FBCCIS) Online Services Coordinated Access and Referral (OSCAR) System and authorize electronic submission of the application.
Take all appropriate action on the Agreements for Sale between the residents and Fort Bend County under FEMA Project Number DR-4269-006 and FEMA Project Number DR-4269-007 for the acquisition of these properties for an amount totaling $1,153,069.23, with an overall project cost match by the County of twenty-five percent. (Fund: 2016 Hazard Mitigation Grant)
Take all appropriate action on request to add a self-directed brokerage option to the Nationwide 457(b) Fort Bend County Deferred Compensation Plan, and authorize County Judge KP George to execute any and all documents necessary to implement this option, including the Nationwide Trust Company FSB 457 Custody Agreement; Schwab Personal Choice Retirement Account (“PCRA”) Omnibus Implementation Sheet; and the Schwab PCRA Plan Trading Menu Establishment form.
Take all appropriate action on the 2019 Interlibrary Lending Reimbursement Program Grant Agreement for Fort Bend County Libraries to receive reimbursement funds for lending library materials to all Texas public, academic and special libraries.
Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Independent School District for Joint Use of The Fort Bend County Athletic Fields located at the South Post Oak Sports Complex, 5685 Hobby Road in Houston, Texas.
Take all appropriate action on application to Texas Department of Transportation for Fiscal Year 2020 Section 5311 Rural State for an amount up to $314,453 in state with no local match required for assistance with transportation programs, including grantor’s request for submittal of additional information. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
A. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase playground equipment for Kitty Hollow Park for Parks Department from May Recreation Equipment and Design, LP, utilizing Buy Board Contract No. 512-16, in the amount not to exceed $91,974.03. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)
B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No.1 to Software Subscription Services and Implementation Agreement between Fort Bend County and Aurigo Software Technologies Inc. for an additional $45,988 regarding Project Management Software pursuant to RFP 18-062, increasing the total contract amount to $689,533. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Ambassador and Bus Stop Monitor program between Fort Bend County and Transit Safety & Security Solutions, Inc., for Public Transportation, pursuant to RFP 19-047, in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000 for the term of July 3, 2019 through June 30, 2024. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
D. Take all appropriate action on the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Thomson Reuters to purchase Westlaw Edge products, Computer Assisted Legal Investigative Research, for the offices of County Attorney and District Attorney in an amount not to exceed $477,021.50 effective July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024. (Fund: County Attorney and District Attorney)
E. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) truck, an addition to fleet, for the Fire Marshal from Helfman Ford, in the amount of $31,955. (Fund: Fire Marshal 2019 budget)
F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 19-066 for roof replacement projects on various locations.
G. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) Fusion vehicle, a replacement to fleet, for the District Attorney from Helfman Ford, in the amount of $16,550. (Fund: District Attorney and Property Casualty)
H. Take all appropriate action on the Agreement with Thomson Reuters to purchase Westlaw Edge products, Computer Assisted Legal Investigative Research, for the office of the Public Defender in an amount not to exceed $51,349.94 effective July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024. (Fund: Public Defender)
I. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Project Management Agreement between Fort Bend County and Binkley & Barfield, Inc. in an additional amount of $151,124 for a total contract amount not to exceed $989,614 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding 2017 Mobility Bond Projects within Precinct 1. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Fort Bend County and Hays County for Jail Services.
B. Take all appropriate action on Modification Number 5 to Award No. G18HN0010A for the County to receive additional funds in the amount of $22,000 from the Executive Office of the President for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, for a total award of $1,734,799 with no cash match from Fort Bend County for use through December 31, 2019.
C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer $156,916 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Sheriff, Detention accounts as detailed on Auditor's form dated June 19, 2019, to allocate funds for overtime expenditures through September 30, 2019.
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.
Take all appropriate action on request to add a self-directed brokerage option to the Nationwide 457(b) Fort Bend County Deferred Compensation Plan, and authorize County Judge KP George to execute any and all documents necessary to implement this option, including the Nationwide Trust Company FSB 457 Custody Agreement; Schwab Personal Choice Retirement Account (“PCRA”) Omnibus Implementation Sheet; and the Schwab PCRA Plan Trading Menu Establishment form.