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1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on November 5, 2019.

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

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

6. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

8. AUDITOR:

9. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

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 COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed this item and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

15. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item has been approved by Commissioners Court: the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

16. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

17. HUMAN RESOURCES:

18. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

19. PURCHASING:

20. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for the purchase of professional services, for commitment hearings to state mental facilities for Fiscal Year 2020 from the following: Travis County for Austin State Hospital; Howard County for Big Spring Hospital; Cherokee County for Rusk State Hospital; Kerr County for Kerrville State Hospital; Wilbarger County for Vernon State Hospital; Bexar County for San Antonio State Hospital; and Kaufman County for Terrell State Hospital.

B. Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Frito Lay, Inc., located in Reinvestment Zone No. 25, Precinct 1.

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan regarding Reinvestment Zone No. 2, City of Pearland, Texas, to include FM 521 improvements from FM 2234 to SH 6.

B. Take all appropriate action on request by Mary O'Connor to waive penalty, interest, and collection fees totaling $340.30 on property taxes for tax years 2013 through 2018, Pct. 1.

A. Take all appropriate action on the proposed donation of Fort Bend County Right-of-Way to the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution approving the creation of the North Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority, including approval of the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws and confirming the appointment of the initial directors and chairperson.

C. Take all appropriate action on Economic Development Agreement between Fort Bend County, Parkway Lakes Master Ltd., and North Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority.

24. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:

Take all appropriate action on Resolution in Support of Project Brazos.

A. Take all appropriate action on request to assign one truck, a Ford F150, Unit T098, as an addition to fleet for an Investigator in the Office of District Attorney.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and application to the Texas Council of Family Violence Domestic Violence High-Risk Grants Program for $54,681 with a cash match of $18,186 to reduce and prevent family violence and provide services to victims. (Fund: District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture)

Take all appropriate action on authorization to purchase Parcel 44 in the amount of $8,878 plus the necessary costs, and authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents, regarding the parcel for South Post Oak, Mobility Bond Project No. 13112, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

27. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Social Services: Take all appropriate action on acceptance of funds in the amount of $25,000 from TXU Energy to provide assistance to qualified County residents under the TXU Energy Aid Program.

28. HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one property (File Number: BOFB1800490) under the 2016 Hazard Mitigation buyout grant (FEMA Project Number DR-4269-006 and FEMA Project Number DR-4269-007) in the amount of $187,936.42 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)

29. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Project Grant Agreement No. RUR 2001 (12) between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation to revise the budget. (Fund: Transportation Grants)

B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 4 to Project Grant Agreement # RPT 1802(11) 030_18 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation, to revise the budget and add local match of $66,370. (Fund: General Fund)

30. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) police package Tahoe, addition to fleet, for Constable Pct. 3, utilizing Buy Board Contract 521-16, in an amount not to exceed $33,875. (Fund: Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services with Grand Lakes Municipal Utility District No. 2)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the purchase of one (1) Explorer for the Sheriff’s Office, replacement to fleet, from Helfman Ford, pursuant to Bid 20-023, in an amount not to exceed $26,900. (Fund: Insurance)

C. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the purchase of vehicles for the Drainage District pursuant to Bid 20-023 as indicated on Purchasing Agent’s form and authorized in the FY 2020 budget process. (Fund: General Fund: Advance Funding Resolution)

D. Take all appropriate action on request to terminate contract with Waldorf Publishing pursuant to Bid 20-018, term contract for the purchase of Trade Books and award to Baker & Taylor, the next qualified low bid received.

E. Take all appropriate action on request to terminate contract with Waldorf Publishing pursuant to Bid 20-022, term contract for the purchase of High Demand Books and award to Ingram Library Services, the next qualified low bid received.

F. Take all appropriate action on RFP 19-089 for auctioneer services for County and Public Transportation assets for Fort Bend County.

G. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc. for Janitorial Services at County Buildings and Facilities, utilizing TIPS contract 170104 for the addition of the Medical Examiner’s Office and Transit Facility for an additional amount of $7,620 per month increasing the total annual contract amount not to exceed to $873,572.64. (Fund: Facilities Management and Planning)

H. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Yellowstone Landscape utilizing Choice Partners Purchasing Cooperative Contract 15/023JN-02, for Grounds Maintenance, in an amount not to exceed $53,718, effective October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. (Fund: Facilities Operations)

I. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Terra Associates, Inc. in an additional amount of $256,235 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,400,655 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Lake Olympia Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project Nos. 13217x and 17201, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)

J. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and AIG Technical Services, LLC in an amount not to exceed $824,520 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Mobility Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Funding: Mobility Bonds)

31. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Take all appropriate action on continuation by Fort Bend County in the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification (VINE - Victim Information & Notification Everyday) Service (SAVNS), and approve Grant Contract No. 2003234 between the Office of the Attorney General and Fort Bend County effective through August 31, 2020, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County.

32. Approve Bills.

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

§ 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.

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Items 34 & 35

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

35. Adjournment.

Nov 12, 2019 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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Call to Order

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on November 5, 2019.

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 5 - 20:

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

6. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

8. AUDITOR:

9. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

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 COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed this item and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

15. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item has been approved by Commissioners Court: the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

16. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

17. HUMAN RESOURCES:

18. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

19. PURCHASING:

20. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

21. COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for the purchase of professional services, for commitment hearings to state mental facilities for Fiscal Year 2020 from the following: Travis County for Austin State Hospital; Howard County for Big Spring Hospital; Cherokee County for Rusk State Hospital; Kerr County for Kerrville State Hospital; Wilbarger County for Vernon State Hospital; Bexar County for San Antonio State Hospital; and Kaufman County for Terrell State Hospital.

B. Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Frito Lay, Inc., located in Reinvestment Zone No. 25, Precinct 1.

22. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan regarding Reinvestment Zone No. 2, City of Pearland, Texas, to include FM 521 improvements from FM 2234 to SH 6.

B. Take all appropriate action on request by Mary O'Connor to waive penalty, interest, and collection fees totaling $340.30 on property taxes for tax years 2013 through 2018, Pct. 1.

23. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

A. Take all appropriate action on the proposed donation of Fort Bend County Right-of-Way to the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution approving the creation of the North Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority, including approval of the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws and confirming the appointment of the initial directors and chairperson.

C. Take all appropriate action on Economic Development Agreement between Fort Bend County, Parkway Lakes Master Ltd., and North Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority.

24. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:

Take all appropriate action on Resolution in Support of Project Brazos.

25. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to assign one truck, a Ford F150, Unit T098, as an addition to fleet for an Investigator in the Office of District Attorney.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and application to the Texas Council of Family Violence Domestic Violence High-Risk Grants Program for $54,681 with a cash match of $18,186 to reduce and prevent family violence and provide services to victims. (Fund: District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture)

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Project Grant Agreement No. RUR 2001 (12) between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation to revise the budget. (Fund: Transportation Grants)

B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 4 to Project Grant Agreement # RPT 1802(11) 030_18 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation, to revise the budget and add local match of $66,370. (Fund: General Fund)

30. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) police package Tahoe, addition to fleet, for Constable Pct. 3, utilizing Buy Board Contract 521-16, in an amount not to exceed $33,875. (Fund: Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services with Grand Lakes Municipal Utility District No. 2)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the purchase of one (1) Explorer for the Sheriff’s Office, replacement to fleet, from Helfman Ford, pursuant to Bid 20-023, in an amount not to exceed $26,900. (Fund: Insurance)

C. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the purchase of vehicles for the Drainage District pursuant to Bid 20-023 as indicated on Purchasing Agent’s form and authorized in the FY 2020 budget process. (Fund: General Fund: Advance Funding Resolution)

D. Take all appropriate action on request to terminate contract with Waldorf Publishing pursuant to Bid 20-018, term contract for the purchase of Trade Books and award to Baker & Taylor, the next qualified low bid received.

E. Take all appropriate action on request to terminate contract with Waldorf Publishing pursuant to Bid 20-022, term contract for the purchase of High Demand Books and award to Ingram Library Services, the next qualified low bid received.

F. Take all appropriate action on RFP 19-089 for auctioneer services for County and Public Transportation assets for Fort Bend County.

G. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc. for Janitorial Services at County Buildings and Facilities, utilizing TIPS contract 170104 for the addition of the Medical Examiner’s Office and Transit Facility for an additional amount of $7,620 per month increasing the total annual contract amount not to exceed to $873,572.64. (Fund: Facilities Management and Planning)

H. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Yellowstone Landscape utilizing Choice Partners Purchasing Cooperative Contract 15/023JN-02, for Grounds Maintenance, in an amount not to exceed $53,718, effective October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. (Fund: Facilities Operations)

I. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Terra Associates, Inc. in an additional amount of $256,235 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,400,655 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Lake Olympia Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project Nos. 13217x and 17201, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)

J. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and AIG Technical Services, LLC in an amount not to exceed $824,520 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Mobility Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Funding: Mobility Bonds)

§ 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.

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on November 5, 2019.

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

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

6. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

8. AUDITOR:

9. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

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 COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed this item and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

15. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item has been approved by Commissioners Court: the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

16. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

17. HUMAN RESOURCES:

18. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

19. PURCHASING:

20. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

B. Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Frito Lay, Inc., located in Reinvestment Zone No. 25, Precinct 1.

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan regarding Reinvestment Zone No. 2, City of Pearland, Texas, to include FM 521 improvements from FM 2234 to SH 6.

B. Take all appropriate action on request by Mary O'Connor to waive penalty, interest, and collection fees totaling $340.30 on property taxes for tax years 2013 through 2018, Pct. 1.

A. Take all appropriate action on the proposed donation of Fort Bend County Right-of-Way to the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution approving the creation of the North Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority, including approval of the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws and confirming the appointment of the initial directors and chairperson.

C. Take all appropriate action on Economic Development Agreement between Fort Bend County, Parkway Lakes Master Ltd., and North Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority.

A. Take all appropriate action on request to assign one truck, a Ford F150, Unit T098, as an addition to fleet for an Investigator in the Office of District Attorney.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and application to the Texas Council of Family Violence Domestic Violence High-Risk Grants Program for $54,681 with a cash match of $18,186 to reduce and prevent family violence and provide services to victims. (Fund: District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture)

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Project Grant Agreement No. RUR 2001 (12) between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation to revise the budget. (Fund: Transportation Grants)

B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 4 to Project Grant Agreement # RPT 1802(11) 030_18 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation, to revise the budget and add local match of $66,370. (Fund: General Fund)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the purchase of one (1) Explorer for the Sheriff’s Office, replacement to fleet, from Helfman Ford, pursuant to Bid 20-023, in an amount not to exceed $26,900. (Fund: Insurance)

C. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the purchase of vehicles for the Drainage District pursuant to Bid 20-023 as indicated on Purchasing Agent’s form and authorized in the FY 2020 budget process. (Fund: General Fund: Advance Funding Resolution)

D. Take all appropriate action on request to terminate contract with Waldorf Publishing pursuant to Bid 20-018, term contract for the purchase of Trade Books and award to Baker & Taylor, the next qualified low bid received.

E. Take all appropriate action on request to terminate contract with Waldorf Publishing pursuant to Bid 20-022, term contract for the purchase of High Demand Books and award to Ingram Library Services, the next qualified low bid received.

F. Take all appropriate action on RFP 19-089 for auctioneer services for County and Public Transportation assets for Fort Bend County.

J. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and AIG Technical Services, LLC in an amount not to exceed $824,520 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Mobility Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Funding: Mobility Bonds)

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

35. Adjournment.

Nov 12, 2019 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on November 5, 2019.

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

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

6. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

8. AUDITOR:

9. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

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 COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed this item and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

15. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item has been approved by Commissioners Court: the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

16. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

17. HUMAN RESOURCES:

18. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

19. PURCHASING:

20. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

B. Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Frito Lay, Inc., located in Reinvestment Zone No. 25, Precinct 1.

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan regarding Reinvestment Zone No. 2, City of Pearland, Texas, to include FM 521 improvements from FM 2234 to SH 6.

B. Take all appropriate action on request by Mary O'Connor to waive penalty, interest, and collection fees totaling $340.30 on property taxes for tax years 2013 through 2018, Pct. 1.

A. Take all appropriate action on the proposed donation of Fort Bend County Right-of-Way to the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution approving the creation of the North Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority, including approval of the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws and confirming the appointment of the initial directors and chairperson.

C. Take all appropriate action on Economic Development Agreement between Fort Bend County, Parkway Lakes Master Ltd., and North Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority.

A. Take all appropriate action on request to assign one truck, a Ford F150, Unit T098, as an addition to fleet for an Investigator in the Office of District Attorney.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and application to the Texas Council of Family Violence Domestic Violence High-Risk Grants Program for $54,681 with a cash match of $18,186 to reduce and prevent family violence and provide services to victims. (Fund: District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture)

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Project Grant Agreement No. RUR 2001 (12) between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation to revise the budget. (Fund: Transportation Grants)

B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 4 to Project Grant Agreement # RPT 1802(11) 030_18 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation, to revise the budget and add local match of $66,370. (Fund: General Fund)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the purchase of one (1) Explorer for the Sheriff’s Office, replacement to fleet, from Helfman Ford, pursuant to Bid 20-023, in an amount not to exceed $26,900. (Fund: Insurance)

C. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the purchase of vehicles for the Drainage District pursuant to Bid 20-023 as indicated on Purchasing Agent’s form and authorized in the FY 2020 budget process. (Fund: General Fund: Advance Funding Resolution)

D. Take all appropriate action on request to terminate contract with Waldorf Publishing pursuant to Bid 20-018, term contract for the purchase of Trade Books and award to Baker & Taylor, the next qualified low bid received.

E. Take all appropriate action on request to terminate contract with Waldorf Publishing pursuant to Bid 20-022, term contract for the purchase of High Demand Books and award to Ingram Library Services, the next qualified low bid received.

F. Take all appropriate action on RFP 19-089 for auctioneer services for County and Public Transportation assets for Fort Bend County.

J. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and AIG Technical Services, LLC in an amount not to exceed $824,520 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Mobility Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Funding: Mobility Bonds)

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

35. Adjournment.

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