A. County Judge: Conduct Public Hearing to receive public comments on the Application to the U.S. Department of Justice for FY 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds in the amount of $57,855.
B. Engineering: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:
15. 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:
16. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for this item has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:
Take all appropriate action on application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $57,855, with no local match, and authorize certification of all documents related to the application.
Take all appropriate action to direct the County Auditor on disposition of County Assets from various County Department inventory lists that were not located during the 2018-2019 Annual Inventory, to be presented to Commissioners Court in report dated August 13, 2019.
Take all appropriate action on the approval of eighty locations as Countywide Polling Places as presented by the Elections Administrator for the November 5, 2019 Special and Joint Election.
Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, for Trammel Fresno between FM 521 and Kansas/Naill Street to be closed intermittently during construction beginning August 23, 2019 through the end of project, Mobility Bond Project No. 746, Precincts 1 and 2.
Take all appropriate action on the Interlocal Lease Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 7 for the District to lease office space and the garage/bay areas located at 2725 FM 521 in Fresno, Texas.
A. Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and Houston Galveston Institute (HGI) for activities related to the administering of behavioral health services in the event of a catastrophic incident or other communicable threat of epidemic proportion, the content of which is confidential pursuant to Texas Homeland Security Act, Section 418.176 through Section 418.182.
B. Animal Services: Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $26,125 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Animal Services Fees to allocate funds for the cost of spay neuter surgeries for sheltered animals until the full-time Veterinarian begins in September.
Take all appropriate action to purchase two properties under the 2016 Hazard Mitigation buyout grant (FEMA Project Number DR-4269-006 and FEMA Project Number DR-4269-007) in the amount of $316,961.05 plus the necessary closing costs, with an overall project cost match by the County of twenty-five percent, and authorize County Judge to sign all closing documents. (Fund: 2016 Hazard Mitigation Grant)
Take all appropriate action for Professional Services Work Order OP140476, with services to be provided by NWN Corporation, at no cost to Fort Bend County, effective through December 2020.
A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to the Project Grant Agreement between Texas Department of Transportation and Fort Bend County, Project No. RUR 1902 (11) for Fiscal Year 2019 Section 5311 State funds to revise the budget, with no change in local match and extend the contract through December 31, 2019.
B. Take all appropriate action on application to METRO for the Fiscal Year 2018 Section 5310 funds for an amount up to $342,500 in federal and $171,250 in transportation development credits or local cash match, for the Ambassador Program, including grantor’s requests for submittal of additional information. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
A. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-005, term contract for Purchase of Safety Shoes and Boots.
B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-001, term contract for Purchase of High Demand Books.
C. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-010, term contract for Chrysler Repair Parts.
D. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-007, term contract for Mowing and Maintenance Services of Freedom Park Baseball Fields.
E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-002, term contract for Purchase of Trade Books.
F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-008, term contract for Mowing Services for County Right-of-Ways and Finish Cut Mowing Services for County Right-of-Ways.
G. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-013, term contract for Wrecker Services for Fort Bend County Vehicles.
H. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 3 to increase the contract between Fort Bend County and Hurtado Construction Company by $295,568.58 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,179,882.10 pursuant to Bid No.18-065 regarding A. Myers, and to extend the contract time until September 14, 2019 Mobility Bond Project No. 13102, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
I. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Work Authorization No. 5 to Agreement for Professional Services between Fort Bend County and WSP, USA, Inc. formerly dba Parsons Brinckerhoff, pursuant to RFP 15-072, for additional Public Transportation planning service, in the additional amount of $5,495.99 for a total amount not to exceed $91,935.99, effective August 13, 2019 through December 31, 2020. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)
J. Take all appropriate action on Work Authorization No. 9 to Agreement for Professional Services between Fort Bend County and WSP, USA, Inc. formerly dba Parsons Brinckerhoff, pursuant to RFP 15-072, for Public Transportation short-term financial strategies, in the amount not to exceed $9,975.92, effective August 13, 2019 through October 31, 2019. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)
K. Take all appropriate action on Work Authorization No. 10 to Agreement for Professional Services between Fort Bend County and WSP, USA, Inc. formerly dba Parsons Brinckerhoff, pursuant to RFP 15-072, for Public Transportation planning service for Westpark Park and Ride, in an amount not to exceed $62,653.25, effective August 13, 2019 through December 31, 2020. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)
L. Take all appropriate action on Bid 19-073 for Construction of Old Needville Fairchilds Road from FM 361 to 690 Feet Northeast of Antonia Street, Mobility Bond Projects No. 13109 and No. 17109, Precinct 1.
M. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and GeoTech Engineering and Testing, in the additional amount of $7,222.65 for a total contract amount not to exceed $75,777.65 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Beechnut Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13201, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
N. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Paradigm Consultants, Inc. in the additional amount of $1,209.30 for a total contract amount not to exceed $131,268.65 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Sugarland-Howell Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13211, Precincts 2 and 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
O. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Rey De La Reza Architects, Inc., for professional design services regarding the construction of the Fort Bend Public Safety Annex, in the amount not to exceed $303,750. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)
P. 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 items available from one source for SCRAM Alcohol Monitoring Systems from Recovery HealthCare Corporation for the term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. (Fund: Community Supervision & Corrections Department)
Q. Take all appropriate action on Third Addendum to Public Health Volunteer Recruiting Contract pursuant to SOQ 07-038 between Fort Bend County and Homeland Preparedness Project, in an amount not to exceed $72,000 effective April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020. (Fund: FY 2020 Cities Readiness Grant)
R. 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)
Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Vehicle Borrower Application and Agreement between Fort Bend County and Mazda North America Operations for eight vehicles used in the Kids N' Cops Program effective August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020.
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.
A. County Judge: Conduct Public Hearing to receive public comments on the Application to the U.S. Department of Justice for FY 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds in the amount of $57,855.
B. Engineering: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:
15. 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:
16. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for this item has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:
Take all appropriate action on application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $57,855, with no local match, and authorize certification of all documents related to the application.
Take all appropriate action to direct the County Auditor on disposition of County Assets from various County Department inventory lists that were not located during the 2018-2019 Annual Inventory, to be presented to Commissioners Court in report dated August 13, 2019.
Take all appropriate action on the approval of eighty locations as Countywide Polling Places as presented by the Elections Administrator for the November 5, 2019 Special and Joint Election.
Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, for Trammel Fresno between FM 521 and Kansas/Naill Street to be closed intermittently during construction beginning August 23, 2019 through the end of project, Mobility Bond Project No. 746, Precincts 1 and 2.
Take all appropriate action on the Interlocal Lease Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 7 for the District to lease office space and the garage/bay areas located at 2725 FM 521 in Fresno, Texas.
A. Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and Houston Galveston Institute (HGI) for activities related to the administering of behavioral health services in the event of a catastrophic incident or other communicable threat of epidemic proportion, the content of which is confidential pursuant to Texas Homeland Security Act, Section 418.176 through Section 418.182.
B. Animal Services: Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $26,125 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Animal Services Fees to allocate funds for the cost of spay neuter surgeries for sheltered animals until the full-time Veterinarian begins in September.
Take all appropriate action to purchase two properties under the 2016 Hazard Mitigation buyout grant (FEMA Project Number DR-4269-006 and FEMA Project Number DR-4269-007) in the amount of $316,961.05 plus the necessary closing costs, with an overall project cost match by the County of twenty-five percent, and authorize County Judge to sign all closing documents. (Fund: 2016 Hazard Mitigation Grant)
Take all appropriate action for Professional Services Work Order OP140476, with services to be provided by NWN Corporation, at no cost to Fort Bend County, effective through December 2020.
A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to the Project Grant Agreement between Texas Department of Transportation and Fort Bend County, Project No. RUR 1902 (11) for Fiscal Year 2019 Section 5311 State funds to revise the budget, with no change in local match and extend the contract through December 31, 2019.
B. Take all appropriate action on application to METRO for the Fiscal Year 2018 Section 5310 funds for an amount up to $342,500 in federal and $171,250 in transportation development credits or local cash match, for the Ambassador Program, including grantor’s requests for submittal of additional information. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
A. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-005, term contract for Purchase of Safety Shoes and Boots.
B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-001, term contract for Purchase of High Demand Books.
C. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-010, term contract for Chrysler Repair Parts.
D. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-007, term contract for Mowing and Maintenance Services of Freedom Park Baseball Fields.
E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-002, term contract for Purchase of Trade Books.
F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-008, term contract for Mowing Services for County Right-of-Ways and Finish Cut Mowing Services for County Right-of-Ways.
G. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-013, term contract for Wrecker Services for Fort Bend County Vehicles.
H. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 3 to increase the contract between Fort Bend County and Hurtado Construction Company by $295,568.58 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,179,882.10 pursuant to Bid No.18-065 regarding A. Myers, and to extend the contract time until September 14, 2019 Mobility Bond Project No. 13102, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
I. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Work Authorization No. 5 to Agreement for Professional Services between Fort Bend County and WSP, USA, Inc. formerly dba Parsons Brinckerhoff, pursuant to RFP 15-072, for additional Public Transportation planning service, in the additional amount of $5,495.99 for a total amount not to exceed $91,935.99, effective August 13, 2019 through December 31, 2020. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)
J. Take all appropriate action on Work Authorization No. 9 to Agreement for Professional Services between Fort Bend County and WSP, USA, Inc. formerly dba Parsons Brinckerhoff, pursuant to RFP 15-072, for Public Transportation short-term financial strategies, in the amount not to exceed $9,975.92, effective August 13, 2019 through October 31, 2019. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)
K. Take all appropriate action on Work Authorization No. 10 to Agreement for Professional Services between Fort Bend County and WSP, USA, Inc. formerly dba Parsons Brinckerhoff, pursuant to RFP 15-072, for Public Transportation planning service for Westpark Park and Ride, in an amount not to exceed $62,653.25, effective August 13, 2019 through December 31, 2020. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)
L. Take all appropriate action on Bid 19-073 for Construction of Old Needville Fairchilds Road from FM 361 to 690 Feet Northeast of Antonia Street, Mobility Bond Projects No. 13109 and No. 17109, Precinct 1.
M. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and GeoTech Engineering and Testing, in the additional amount of $7,222.65 for a total contract amount not to exceed $75,777.65 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Beechnut Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13201, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
N. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Paradigm Consultants, Inc. in the additional amount of $1,209.30 for a total contract amount not to exceed $131,268.65 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Sugarland-Howell Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13211, Precincts 2 and 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
O. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Rey De La Reza Architects, Inc., for professional design services regarding the construction of the Fort Bend Public Safety Annex, in the amount not to exceed $303,750. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)
P. 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 items available from one source for SCRAM Alcohol Monitoring Systems from Recovery HealthCare Corporation for the term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. (Fund: Community Supervision & Corrections Department)
Q. Take all appropriate action on Third Addendum to Public Health Volunteer Recruiting Contract pursuant to SOQ 07-038 between Fort Bend County and Homeland Preparedness Project, in an amount not to exceed $72,000 effective April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020. (Fund: FY 2020 Cities Readiness Grant)
R. 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)
Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Vehicle Borrower Application and Agreement between Fort Bend County and Mazda North America Operations for eight vehicles used in the Kids N' Cops Program effective August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020.
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.