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NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by County Judge KP George.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on May 12, 2020, and special meeting held on May 19, 2020.

Additional Item

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

A. Proposed change of street name from Gardina Lane to Gardenia Lane within Ridgewood Estates Subdivision, Precinct 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plans for Jordan Ranch Section 17 and Section 18, Pct. 3.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Long Meadow Farms Subdivision (all sections), Precinct 3 and Precinct 4.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 -22:

6. COUNTY JUDGE:

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

8. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

9. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:

10. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:

11. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:

12. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING: The Director of Facilities Management & Planning submits these invoices for approval and payment for projects that are funded by 2015 Facility Bonds and by General Fund through Advance Funding Resolution:

13. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed these items at their regular Board meeting held on May 20, 2020, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

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 May 20, 2020, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

15. 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:

16. HUMAN RESOURCES:

17. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

18. PURCHASING:

19. ROAD & BRIDGE - VEHICLE MAINTENANCE:

20. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

21. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

22. TREASURER:

A. Discuss and take all appropriate action on extension of the Declaration of Local disaster for Public Health Emergency ordered by County Judge on March 12, 2020, extended on March 31, 2020, and extended on April 28, 2020, to continue preventative measures regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

B. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County, Brazoria County, Port Freeport, and Brazoria-Fort Bend Rail District to advance equal financial contributions in the amount of $30,000 to close out and meet all final obligations of the District and related to closing out the Feasibility Study. (Fund: Non-Departmental, Fees)

C. Take all appropriate action on grant application in the amount of $186,406, with no match, to the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program for equipment, supplies, and technological upgrades to respond to the coronavirus.

Take all appropriate action on the Texas Heritage Parkway Local Roadway Agreement by and between Waller County, Fort Bend County, City of Katy, Texas, Texas Heritage Parkway Improvement District and Landmark Industries Holdings, Ltd, and Landmark Industries, LLC, and Pederson Road Town Center - 139, LLC regarding Section 3C of the Texas Heritage Parkway.

25. AUDITOR:

Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Advance Funding Resolution to reimburse expenditures for site acquisition and relocation expenses for the proposed new Emergency Operations Center, originally approved October 22, 2019.

26. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Take all appropriate action on Agreement between U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Fort Bend County regarding CARES Act Funding in the amount of $936,303.

27. COUNTY ATTORNEY:

A. Take all appropriate action on Engagement Agreement with Haynes and Boone, LLP to serve as Disclosure Counsel.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 2 in the amount of $72,494.95 plus other necessary costs, and authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents regarding the parcel for OEM Expansion Project, Precinct 1. (Fund: Advance Funding Resolution)

C. Take all appropriate action on request to fund relocation supplement in the amount of $54,814 plus necessary costs, and authorize County Judge to sign all closing documents regarding Parcel 6 of the OEM Expansion Project, Precinct 1. (Fund: Advance Funding Resolution)

D. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Order Decreeing the Acquisition of Property to be a Public Necessity and Authorizing the Acquisition and Payment of compensation by record vote for Packer Lane Lift Station 3, Mobility Bond Project No. 13219X, Precinct 2.

28. ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of donation from Fort Bend RC Club in the amount of $2,000 to support the construction of a driveway at the Fort Bend County Landfill entrance.

B. Take all appropriate action on Advance Funding Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation in an estimated amount of $27,000 regarding FM 762 at Benton Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17110, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

C. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 11 in the amount of $11,011.95 plus the necessary costs, and authorize County Judge to sign all closing documents regarding said parcel for South Post Oak, Mobility Bond Project No. 13112, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

D. Take all appropriate action on request for payment of Change Orders to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation as follows: No. 36 in the amount of $17,252.52; No. 37 in the amount of $10,150.87; No. 38 in the amount of $1,219,870.05; and No. 39 in the amount of $6,290.93 regarding the 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)

E. Take all appropriate action on Owner Agent Designation Form by Fort Bend County to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations regarding Benton Road Mobility Bond Project No.17110, Precinct 1.

F. Take all appropriate action on request for variances to the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Sienna Section 27, specifically: (1) the minimum lot size requirement as stated in Section 5.14.E.4; (2) to the building line requirement as stated in Section 5.12.C.1; and (3) the rear lot utility easement requirement as stated in Section 5.11.A.3.a, on behalf of TOLL-GTIS Property Owners LLC, Sienna Plantation LID and Sienna Plantation MUD No 1, Precinct 1.

G. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Sienna Section 27, Precinct 1.

H. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Sienna Section 27, Precinct 1.

I. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the lot size requirement as stated in Section 5.14.E.4 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Winfield Lakes North, Section 5 on behalf of Woodmere Development Company Ltd., Precinct 2.

J. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Winfield Lakes North, Section 5, Precinct 2.

K. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Winfield Lakes North, Section 5, Precinct 2.

29. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

A. Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on Housing Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 for housing of equipment and personnel at stations located at 24655 Westheimer Parkway, 26950 Cinco Ranch Blvd., and 2700 Spring Green Blvd. in Katy, Texas.

B. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on request to ratify acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $212,397.96 awarded by the National Emergency Food and Shelter Program Phase 37, administered via the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, for the use in the following categories: Food $30,792.76; Rent/Mortgage $122,396.10; Utilities $59,209.11, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County.

30. HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position No. 6351-0004, Public Health Education Specialist, Grade 12 of the Professional/Management Policy Group to Emergency Planning Coordinator, Grade 11 of the Public Health Policy Group, effective May 26, 2020.

B. Take all appropriate action on requests by various elected officials and departments to fill positions during the hiring freeze, as detailed in report submitted by Director of Human Resources.

C. Take all appropriate action on requests by various elected officials and departments to post job openings during the hiring freeze, as detailed in report submitted by Director of Human Resources.

31. LIBRARY:

A. Take all appropriate action on the 2020 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.

B. Take all appropriate action on Application to Texas State Library and Archives Commission for TSLAC Cares Grant for the Fort Bend County Libraries to aid library response for Public Services in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

32. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on the Subrecipient Agreement between Fort Bend County and the City of Richmond in the amount of $250,000 for drainage and sidewalk improvements, which is a part of the FY2019 Consolidated Annual Action Plan approved by Commissioner’s Court on July 2, 2019. (Fund: Community Development Block Grant)

B. Take all appropriate action on Subrecipient Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 19 in the amount of $429,327.50 for sanitary sewer improvements, which is a part of the FY2019 Consolidated Annual Action Plan approved by Commissioner’s Court on July 2, 2019. (Fund: Community Development Block Grant)

C. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and ImageSoft, Inc. utilizing DIR-TSO-4392 for professional services associated with OnBase solution enhancement in an amount not to exceed $1,048,545. (Fund: Advance Funding Resolution)

D. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Votec Corporation for software licenses and installation of VoteSafe hardware in an amount not to exceed $199,475. (Fund: Elections)

E. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and System Innovators, a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation, a sole source provider as authorized by Local Government Code §262.024 (a)(7) for the iNovah2 System software license, implementation services, support and maintenance agreements and related services in the amount not to exceed $238,573.36 effective through December 31, 2024. (Fund: Information Technology)

F. Take all appropriate action on Renewal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Child Advocates of Fort Bend County, Inc. to lease office space (Area 8) in property located at 5403 Avenue N in Rosenberg for employees of the Sheriff's Office, in the amount not to exceed $684.64 per month, effective through September 30, 2020. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

G. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Caseworthy, Inc. for additional professional services, maintenance, and support in an amount not to exceed $52,510 effective through April 30, 2021. (Fund: Information Technology)

H. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Schneider Electric for Energy Performance Assurance Services pursuant to The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) Solicitation Number 12-54, in the additional amount of $24,788.31 for Year 3, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,985,050.31, effective July 15, 2020 through July 14, 2021. (Fund: Facilities)

I. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Display Graphics, Inc. in the amount of $69,727 for additional design services pursuant to RFP 14-069 for a total contract amount not to exceed $450,242, effective through June 25, 2020. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

J. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Binkley & Barfield, Inc. to increase the scope of services by $350,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,339,614 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding 2017 Mobility Bond Projects within Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

K. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Project Management Agreement between Fort Bend County and RPS Infrastructure, Inc. to increase the scope of services by $310,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,497,000 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding project management services for 2017 Mobility Bond Projects within Precinct 2. ( Fund: Mobility Bonds)

L. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Raba Kistner, Inc. for construction materials testing in an amount not to exceed $58,325 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Clodine Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17417, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

M. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Kaluza, Inc. for construction phase services in an amount not to exceed $1,750 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Williams Way and Front Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13114 and x18, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

N. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 2 to increase the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction by $92,167.20 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,555,470.83, pursuant to Bid No. 19-074 regarding Bellaire Boulevard & Westmoor Drive, Mobility Bond Project No. 17209-12, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

33. ROAD & BRIDGE:

Take all appropriate action on grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation 2020 County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (CTIF) in the amount of $4,592,790 with a twenty percent cash match of $1,148,197 for total project costs of $5,740,987. (Fund: Road & Bridge)

34. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Take all appropriate action on request to retain one vehicle, Unit No M131, a 2008 Ford F-150 as an addition to fleet for the Sheriff's Office.

35. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

A. Take all appropriate action on the adoption of Local Option Exemptions for the Fort Bend County General Fund property taxes for the 2020 Tax Year as follows, pursuant to Section 11.13(n) of the Texas Property Tax Code: Homestead Exemption: $5000 or 20 percent (whichever is greater); and Over 65 Exemption: $100,000; or Disabled Person Exemption: $100,000.

B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Collection of Taxes between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 19.

36. Approve Bills.

37. Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements by Auditor on May 21, 2020.

38. 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.

Fort Bend Drainage District

Items 39 & 40

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

40. Adjournment.

May 26, 2020 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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