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NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

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

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on October 1, 2019.

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Conduct public hearing on the creation of Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 25, located in Precinct 1, for tax abatement purposes pursuant to Section 312.201 and 312.401 of the Texas Property Code.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 20:

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. AUDITOR:

9. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

10. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:

11. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:

12. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:

13. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

14. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their regular meeting held on August 21, 2019, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

15. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for these items has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

16. HUMAN RESOURCES:

17. JUVENILE PROBATION & DETENTION

18. PARKS & RECREATION:

19. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

20. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

21. COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Order to Create Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 25, located in Precinct 1, for tax abatement purposes pursuant to Texas Property Code Sections 312.201 and 312.401.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Nominating Candidate(s) for a position on the Board of Directors for the Fort Bend County Central Appraisal District for a term of office through December 31, 2021.

C. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Against Human Trafficking, which will add language opposing Human Trafficking in all procurement documents used for county purchases.

D. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Ridge Southwest CC Partners, to recognize the name change of company to TDC Southwest Partners I, LLC and to assign the abatement agreement to TPP SW Commerce, LLC.

E. Take all appropriate action on the appointment of Dr. Toi Blakely Harris to Position 7 representing Fort Bend County on the Texana Center Board of Trustees for the term effective through August 31, 2020.

22. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Take all appropriate action on Arcola Reinvestment Zone Development Plan Agreement between Fort Bend County, the City of Arcola, Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Arcola and Arcola Municipal Management District No. 1.

23. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Eaglewood Homeowners Association, Inc. for the installation, operation, and maintenance of solar powered speed awareness signs within the Eaglewood Subdivision, Precinct 3.

24. AUDITOR:

A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2020 Drainage Capital Vehicles and Equipment.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures for Park Improvement at Four Corners Park.

25. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:

Take all appropriate on Memorandum of Understanding between the Coalition for the Homeless/Harris County and Fort Bend County for participation in the Coordinated Access System and Outreach program.

26. ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, for Gaston Road at Willow Lane to be closed during pavement reconstruction; closure to begin October 9, 2019 until the project is completed, Mobility Bond Project No. 13311, Precinct 3.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 2 in the amount of $81,177.22 and Parcel 3 in the amount of $5,202 plus the necessary costs, and authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents for Rohan Road regarding Intersection Improvements, Mobility Bond Project No. 17114, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)

27. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

A. Animal Services: Take all appropriate action on request to ratify application to Best Friends Animal Society for the 2020 Rachel Ray No-Kill Excellence Grant in the amount of $60,000 to fund an in-shelter surgical team for the Community Cat Program.

B. Animal Services: Take all appropriate action on request to ratify grant application to the Best Friends Animal Society 2020 Rachel Ray Save Them All Grant in the amount of $36,000 to supplement and expand the shelter foster program.

C. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $9,500 from FY 2019 Non-Departmental Contingency into Social Services, Fees to allocate additional funds needed for pauper and indigent burials/cremations through September 30, 2019.

28. HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Take all appropriate action on update to the Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Plan, Annex J, Recovery.

29. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer in the amount of $6,800 from Non-Departmental Contingency into accounts detailed on Auditor's form dated October 3, 2019 to allocate funds for Westlaw online services for Justice of the Peace Courts through September 30, 2020.

30. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to Project Grant Agreement No. RPT 1903 (12) 39_19 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation, to revise the budget and add FY 2019 Vehicle Miles award of $960,976. (Fund: Transportation Grants)

31. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Bid 19-091 for Furniture for Fort Bend County Public Transportation Administrative and Operating Facility.

B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 19-088 for Construction of Various Roads in the City of Arcola, Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Project 17120x.

C. Take all appropriate action on RFP 19-086 Property and Casualty Insurance Program Third Party Administration Services for Fort Bend County.

D. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Services between Fort Bend County and PGAL, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $796,000 for final design services regarding the Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center. (Fund: General Fund, Reimbursement Resolution)

E. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Sales Order Agreement between Fort Bend County and Election Systems and Software, LLC, pursuant to BuyBoard Contract 542-17 in an amount not to exceed $7,764,495 regarding the purchase of voting machines, software, supplies, and maintenance. (Fund: General Fund, Reimbursement Resolution)

F. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Atkins North America, Inc., pursuant to SOQ 07-080, regarding FM 762/FM 2759 (Crabb River Road), Mobility Bond Project No. x28, Precinct 1 to extend the contract time until December 31, 2019.

G. Take all appropriate action on Software License and Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Zoll Data Systems, Inc., a sole source provider as authorized by Section 262.024 (a)(7) Texas Local Government Code, for annual maintenance of emsCharts software in an amount not to exceed $371,778.32 effective through December 30, 2022. (Fund: Information Technology)

H. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to the Sixth Addendum to Software Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Zoll Data Systems, Inc. for additional transport expenses in the amount of $8,873.05 for a total contract amount not to exceed $83,367.05. (Fund: Information Technology)

I. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Jetty Software Renewal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Jetty Communications Solutions, LLC in an amount not to exceed $62,000 for annual license agreement. (Fund: Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Urban Area Security Initiative Grant)

J. Take all appropriate action on Third Addendum to Master Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Jetty Communications Solutions, LLC in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for redesign of the Jetty distribution workflow. (Fund: Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Urban Area Security Initiative Grant)

K. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and NWN Corporation, Inc. utilizing Choice Partners Purchasing Cooperative Contract 18/056KD-44, for backup software and storage in an amount not to exceed $468,001.51. (Fund: Auditor, Data Recovery Solution Project)

32. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Fort Bend County and Colorado County for Jail Services.

B. Take all appropriate action on Application for Federal Assistance for grant funds in the amount of $1,530,793 for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program for use through December 31, 2020.

33. Approve Bills.

34. Authorize County Auditor to pay and release time-sensitive disbursements on October 17, 2019, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on October 22, 2019.

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

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. 7

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 11

Items 36 & 37

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

37. Adjournment.

Oct 08, 2019 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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