NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT DUE TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED BY TELEPHONE AND/OR VIDEO CONFERENCE TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2020 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
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 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 July 15, 2020, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
14. 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:
A. Discuss and take all appropriate action to extend the Declaration of Local disaster for Public Health Emergency ordered by the County Judge on June 23, 2020 to continue measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
B. Take all appropriate action on Fort Bend County Resolution Condemning COVID-19 Hate and Disproportionate Impact.
C. Take all appropriate action on the collection of optional County Fees for vehicle registration pursuant to Transportation Code Section 502.172-173, commencing on January 2021.
D. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Accepting Annual Report and Approving Developer Reimbursement for East Fort Bend County Development Authority.
Take all appropriate action on letter to Mayor Darryl Humphrey, Sr. in support of the City of Kendleton seeking grant funding for the Humphrey Way road project.
A. Take all appropriate action on request by Suzanne Stubblefield to waive penalty and interest totaling $1,088.91 on property taxes for tax year 2018, Precinct 3.
B. Take all appropriate action on request by George and Evania White to waive penalty and interest on property taxes totaling $438.68 for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
C. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and City of Fulshear for the delivery of donated trees.
Take all appropriate action to consider directing that the voter-approval tax rate be calculated at eight percent (8%) in the manner provided for a special taxing unit under the authority of Section 26.04(c-1) of the Texas Tax Code.
A. Take all appropriate action on Amended 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 Old Needville-Fairchilds Road Project, Mobility Bond Project No. 17108, Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on request for Direct Payment of Actual Cost Commercial Move Submission in the amount of $3,755.12 regarding Parcel 3 of the Homeland Security & Emergency Management Expansion Project, Precinct 1. (Fund: Advance Funding Resolution)
C. Take all appropriate action on request for Advanced Payment of Negotiated Self-Move Submission in the amount of $3,157.50 regarding Parcel 6 of the OEM Expansion Project, Precinct 1. (Fund: Advance Funding Resolution)
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and City of Houston to participate in the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance Task Force in the Houston Metropolitan Area and receive grant funding in the amount of $10,000 per year through the term of the Agreement.
B. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Grant Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Council on Family Violence extending the term through December 31, 2020.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $25,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Recycle Center, Fees to allocate funds for processing excessive materials received at the Recycle Center during the COVID-19 closure.
B. Take all appropriate action on Consent to Encroach Agreement between Fort Bend County and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC in an amount not to exceed $5,500 for the County to encroach within easements owned by CenterPoint Energy regarding Lake Olympia Segment 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 13207, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
C. Take all appropriate action on Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and Grand Parkway 1358 LP, regarding the construction of Fresh Garden Way, Precinct 3.
D. Take all appropriate action on request to Purchase Parcel 1 in the amount of $30,363 plus the necessary costs, and authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents regarding said parcel for Madden Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17416, Precinct 4, and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
E. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a 0.0997-acre tract of land and a 0.0004-acre tract of land conveyed by donation deed from Cinco Commercial Property Association, Inc. to Fort Bend County and authorize payment of title policy fees related to such conveyance, regarding Parcel 206 and Parcel 215 of Grand Parkway (SH 99) Frontage Roads Segment 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 17303, Precinct 3 and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
F. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a 0.0582-acre tract of land and a 0.0641-acre tract of land conveyed by donation deed from Cinco Residential Property Association, Inc. to Fort Bend County and authorize payment of title policy fees related to such conveyance, for part 1 and part 2 of Parcel 217 of Cinco Ranch Turn Lanes, Mobility Bond Project No. 17314x, and Grand Parkway (SH 99) Frontage Roads Segment 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 17303, Precinct 3 and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1)
G. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a 0.0470-acre tract of land conveyed by donation deed from Cinco Residential Property Association, Inc. to Fort Bend County and authorize payment of title policy fees related to such conveyance, for Parcel 1 of Cinco Ranch Turn Lanes, Mobility Bond Project No. 17314x, Precinct 3 and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
H. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirements as stated in Section 5.5.A.2, of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Stewart Heights Section Sixteen on behalf of Savannah Development Ltd., Precinct 1.
I. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Stewart Heights Section Sixteen, Precinct 1.
J. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Stewart Heights Section Sixteen, Precinct 1.
Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on determination of need for additional licensed emergency medical services providers in response to requests for Letters of Approval during Fiscal Year 2021 under Texas Health & Safety Code § 773.0573.
Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $41,710 from Non-Departmental Contingency into the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Elevation Grant account to allocate funds for administrative fees associated with the grant.
Take all appropriate action on request by department to fill vacant position during the hiring freeze, as detailed in report submitted by Director of Human Resources.
A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No.1 to Project Grant Agreement #CAF 2002 (11) 072_20 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation to revise the budget with no change in local match.
B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 3 to Project Grant Agreement #RPT 1903 (12) 39_19 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation to revise the budget with no change in local match.
C. Take all appropriate action on application to the Federal Transit Administration on Federal Award Identification Number TX-2020-138-00 for Fiscal Year 2018 Section 5310 funds totaling $1,223,626 with $296,100 in transportation development credits, including grantor’s request for submittal of additional information. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
A. Take all appropriate action on RFP 20-076 for Grants Management Software.
B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-088 for Roof Replacement Projects at Various Locations.
C. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-090, term contract for Cement Stabilized Sand.
D. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Inmate Food Services in response to COVID19 between Fort Bend County and Aramark Correctional Services, LLC and authorize exemption from competitive bidding pursuant to Local Government Code §262.024(a)(2) to protect the public health or safety of the residents, in an amount not to exceed $228,240 through December 31, 2020. (Fund: CARES/Fort Bend)
E. Take all appropriate action on request for the purchase and installation of flooring from Gomez Floor Covering, Inc. utilizing Buy Board Contract No. 561-18 in an amount not to exceed $54,577.60 for Community Supervision & Corrections Department at the Rosenberg Annex. (Fund: Advance Funding Resolution)
F. Approve Second Amendment to Agreement for Transit Operations and Services between Fort Bend County and First Transit, Inc., pursuant to RFP 18-057 for revision of rates for transportation bus service for Public Transportation, with no change in overall compensation. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
G. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Master Lease Agreement between Fort Bend County and NWN Corporation for a five-year lease purchase of Cisco Collaboration System, utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract Number DIR-TSO-4192, in the amount of $1,060,345.80 per year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,301,729 over the five-year period. (Fund: Debt Service)
H. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) used HAMM compactor for Road & Bridge from Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., utilizing Buy Board Contract Number 597-19 for an amount not to exceed $50,375 after trade-in. (Fund: General Fund/Reimbursement Resolution)
I. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase audio visual and conferencing integration equipment from Audio Visual Technologies Group, utilizing contract number DIR-TSO-4075 for an amount not to exceed $127,577.49 effective July 14, 2020 through December 31, 2020. (Fund: Urban Area Security Initiative Grant)
J. Take all appropriate action on request by City of Beasley to purchase surplus property from Fort Bend County, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 263.152 (a)(1), specifically a 2-piece desk set, in the amount of $25.
K. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and BGE, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $42,349.18 for a total contract amount not to exceed $279,307.03, pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Voss Road Intersections, Mobility Bond Project No. 17404-13, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
L. Take all appropriate action on Fifth Amendment to Project Management Agreement between Fort Bend County and Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. to extend the contract time until December 31, 2022, pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Project Management Services for various Mobility Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 with no change in compensation. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
Take all appropriate action on Texas Department of Transportation County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Agreement in the amount of $430,189 with a cash match of $107,547 to repair county roads impacted by Oil and Gas. (Fund: Road & Bridge)
§ 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.
NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT DUE TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED BY TELEPHONE AND/OR VIDEO CONFERENCE TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2020 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
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 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 July 15, 2020, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
14. 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:
A. Discuss and take all appropriate action to extend the Declaration of Local disaster for Public Health Emergency ordered by the County Judge on June 23, 2020 to continue measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
B. Take all appropriate action on Fort Bend County Resolution Condemning COVID-19 Hate and Disproportionate Impact.
C. Take all appropriate action on the collection of optional County Fees for vehicle registration pursuant to Transportation Code Section 502.172-173, commencing on January 2021.
D. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Accepting Annual Report and Approving Developer Reimbursement for East Fort Bend County Development Authority.
Take all appropriate action on letter to Mayor Darryl Humphrey, Sr. in support of the City of Kendleton seeking grant funding for the Humphrey Way road project.
A. Take all appropriate action on request by Suzanne Stubblefield to waive penalty and interest totaling $1,088.91 on property taxes for tax year 2018, Precinct 3.
B. Take all appropriate action on request by George and Evania White to waive penalty and interest on property taxes totaling $438.68 for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
C. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and City of Fulshear for the delivery of donated trees.
Take all appropriate action to consider directing that the voter-approval tax rate be calculated at eight percent (8%) in the manner provided for a special taxing unit under the authority of Section 26.04(c-1) of the Texas Tax Code.
A. Take all appropriate action on Amended 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 Old Needville-Fairchilds Road Project, Mobility Bond Project No. 17108, Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on request for Direct Payment of Actual Cost Commercial Move Submission in the amount of $3,755.12 regarding Parcel 3 of the Homeland Security & Emergency Management Expansion Project, Precinct 1. (Fund: Advance Funding Resolution)
C. Take all appropriate action on request for Advanced Payment of Negotiated Self-Move Submission in the amount of $3,157.50 regarding Parcel 6 of the OEM Expansion Project, Precinct 1. (Fund: Advance Funding Resolution)
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and City of Houston to participate in the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance Task Force in the Houston Metropolitan Area and receive grant funding in the amount of $10,000 per year through the term of the Agreement.
B. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Grant Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Council on Family Violence extending the term through December 31, 2020.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $25,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Recycle Center, Fees to allocate funds for processing excessive materials received at the Recycle Center during the COVID-19 closure.
B. Take all appropriate action on Consent to Encroach Agreement between Fort Bend County and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC in an amount not to exceed $5,500 for the County to encroach within easements owned by CenterPoint Energy regarding Lake Olympia Segment 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 13207, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
C. Take all appropriate action on Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and Grand Parkway 1358 LP, regarding the construction of Fresh Garden Way, Precinct 3.
D. Take all appropriate action on request to Purchase Parcel 1 in the amount of $30,363 plus the necessary costs, and authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents regarding said parcel for Madden Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17416, Precinct 4, and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
E. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a 0.0997-acre tract of land and a 0.0004-acre tract of land conveyed by donation deed from Cinco Commercial Property Association, Inc. to Fort Bend County and authorize payment of title policy fees related to such conveyance, regarding Parcel 206 and Parcel 215 of Grand Parkway (SH 99) Frontage Roads Segment 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 17303, Precinct 3 and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
F. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a 0.0582-acre tract of land and a 0.0641-acre tract of land conveyed by donation deed from Cinco Residential Property Association, Inc. to Fort Bend County and authorize payment of title policy fees related to such conveyance, for part 1 and part 2 of Parcel 217 of Cinco Ranch Turn Lanes, Mobility Bond Project No. 17314x, and Grand Parkway (SH 99) Frontage Roads Segment 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 17303, Precinct 3 and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1)
G. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a 0.0470-acre tract of land conveyed by donation deed from Cinco Residential Property Association, Inc. to Fort Bend County and authorize payment of title policy fees related to such conveyance, for Parcel 1 of Cinco Ranch Turn Lanes, Mobility Bond Project No. 17314x, Precinct 3 and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
H. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirements as stated in Section 5.5.A.2, of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Stewart Heights Section Sixteen on behalf of Savannah Development Ltd., Precinct 1.
I. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Stewart Heights Section Sixteen, Precinct 1.
J. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Stewart Heights Section Sixteen, Precinct 1.
Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on determination of need for additional licensed emergency medical services providers in response to requests for Letters of Approval during Fiscal Year 2021 under Texas Health & Safety Code § 773.0573.
Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $41,710 from Non-Departmental Contingency into the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Elevation Grant account to allocate funds for administrative fees associated with the grant.
Take all appropriate action on request by department to fill vacant position during the hiring freeze, as detailed in report submitted by Director of Human Resources.
A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No.1 to Project Grant Agreement #CAF 2002 (11) 072_20 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation to revise the budget with no change in local match.
B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 3 to Project Grant Agreement #RPT 1903 (12) 39_19 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation to revise the budget with no change in local match.
C. Take all appropriate action on application to the Federal Transit Administration on Federal Award Identification Number TX-2020-138-00 for Fiscal Year 2018 Section 5310 funds totaling $1,223,626 with $296,100 in transportation development credits, including grantor’s request for submittal of additional information. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
A. Take all appropriate action on RFP 20-076 for Grants Management Software.
B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-088 for Roof Replacement Projects at Various Locations.
C. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-090, term contract for Cement Stabilized Sand.
D. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Inmate Food Services in response to COVID19 between Fort Bend County and Aramark Correctional Services, LLC and authorize exemption from competitive bidding pursuant to Local Government Code §262.024(a)(2) to protect the public health or safety of the residents, in an amount not to exceed $228,240 through December 31, 2020. (Fund: CARES/Fort Bend)
E. Take all appropriate action on request for the purchase and installation of flooring from Gomez Floor Covering, Inc. utilizing Buy Board Contract No. 561-18 in an amount not to exceed $54,577.60 for Community Supervision & Corrections Department at the Rosenberg Annex. (Fund: Advance Funding Resolution)
F. Approve Second Amendment to Agreement for Transit Operations and Services between Fort Bend County and First Transit, Inc., pursuant to RFP 18-057 for revision of rates for transportation bus service for Public Transportation, with no change in overall compensation. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
G. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Master Lease Agreement between Fort Bend County and NWN Corporation for a five-year lease purchase of Cisco Collaboration System, utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract Number DIR-TSO-4192, in the amount of $1,060,345.80 per year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,301,729 over the five-year period. (Fund: Debt Service)
H. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) used HAMM compactor for Road & Bridge from Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., utilizing Buy Board Contract Number 597-19 for an amount not to exceed $50,375 after trade-in. (Fund: General Fund/Reimbursement Resolution)
I. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase audio visual and conferencing integration equipment from Audio Visual Technologies Group, utilizing contract number DIR-TSO-4075 for an amount not to exceed $127,577.49 effective July 14, 2020 through December 31, 2020. (Fund: Urban Area Security Initiative Grant)
J. Take all appropriate action on request by City of Beasley to purchase surplus property from Fort Bend County, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 263.152 (a)(1), specifically a 2-piece desk set, in the amount of $25.
K. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and BGE, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $42,349.18 for a total contract amount not to exceed $279,307.03, pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Voss Road Intersections, Mobility Bond Project No. 17404-13, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
L. Take all appropriate action on Fifth Amendment to Project Management Agreement between Fort Bend County and Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. to extend the contract time until December 31, 2022, pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Project Management Services for various Mobility Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 with no change in compensation. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
Take all appropriate action on Texas Department of Transportation County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Agreement in the amount of $430,189 with a cash match of $107,547 to repair county roads impacted by Oil and Gas. (Fund: Road & Bridge)
§ 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.