2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Vincent Morales.
3. Approve minutes of special meeting/budget workshop held on July 29 and July 30, 2020, and regular meeting held on August 4, 2020.
NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT DUE TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED BY TELEPHONE ANDOR VIDEO CONFERENCE TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
County Judge: Receive public comments on the Application to the U.S. Department of Justice for FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds in the amount of $53,123.
11. 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:
A. Take all appropriate action on Order Setting Fees for the Offices of Fort Bend County Sheriff and Constables effective January 1, 2021, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 118.131.
B. Take all appropriate action on application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $53,123 with no local match, and authorize certification of all documents related to the application.
A. Take all appropriate action on request by David Hills to waive penalty and interest totaling $1,359.37 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on request by Helen Godfrey to waive penalty and interest totaling $350.89 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Pct.1.
A. Take all appropriate action on request by Rachael’s Hallmark to waive penalty and interest totaling $147.14 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
B. Take all appropriate action on request by Nga Tran and Hong Nguyen to waive penalty and interest totaling $156.18 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
C. Take all appropriate action on request by Wadah Abo Ghada and Reema Shanan to waive penalty and interest totaling $689.55 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
D. Take all appropriate action on request by Soye Management and Consulting LLC to waive penalty and interest totaling $333.67 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
E. Take all appropriate action on request by William and Colleen Morrison to waive penalty and interest totaling $1,088.07 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
F. Take all appropriate action on request by Mark D. McMahon to waive penalty and interest, and collection fees totaling $269.89 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
A. Take all appropriate action on request by Avni Choski to waive penalty and interest totaling $464.06 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 4.
B. Take all appropriate action on request by Dorothy R. Below to waive penalty and interest totaling $234.90 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 4.
C. Take all appropriate action on request by Ellen and Gary Bearicks to waive penalty and interest totaling $307.36 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 4.
D. Take all appropriate action on request by Fawad Zavary and Arooj Brohi to waive penalty and interest totaling $261.74 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 4.
Take all appropriate action on request for an exception to Policy 404, Pay Procedures, to permit payment of overtime pay in lieu of accrual of compensatory time, for overtime earned by Accounts Payable non-exempt staff through September 18, 2020. (Fund: Cares)
A. Take all appropriate action to propose the 2020 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County and take a record vote: Proposed General Fund Tax Rate $0.342000 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate $0.010000 Proposed OPEB Trust $0.015000 Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund Tax Rate $0.057967 Total Proposed Tax Rate $0.424967
B. Take all appropriate action to propose the FY 2021 Salaries for Fort Bend County Elected Officials.
C. Take all appropriate action to set public hearing on the proposal to increase the 2020 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County, to be conducted on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.; hearing will be conducted in person in the Commissioners Courtroom on the second floor of the Fort Bend County Courthouse at 401 Jackson Street in Richmond, Texas. If an order is issued at the state, local or federal level that limits or prohibits in-person gatherings, the hearing will be conducted remotely by videoconference.
D. Take all appropriate action to set public hearings for the FY 2021 Proposed Budget for Fort Bend County to be conducted on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.; hearings will be conducted in person in the Commissioners Courtroom on the second floor of the Fort Bend County Courthouse at 401 Jackson Street in Richmond, Texas. If an order is issued at the state, local or federal level that limits or prohibits in-person gatherings, the hearings will be conducted remotely by videoconference.
Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $9,410 from Non-Departmental Contingency into County Clerk Operating Supplies to allocate funds for the purchase of protective envelopes for offering to the public as an optional purchase when they obtain vital records.
A. Take all appropriate action on the appointment of persons to serve as Judges and Alternate Judges for elections conducted by the County for a two-year term effective through June 30, 2022 in various countywide polling places of Fort Bend County as required upon the timely receipt of lists provided to the Elections Administrator by the County Chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties.
B. Take all appropriate action on the Early Voting Schedule for the November 3, 2020 General Election, as presented by the Elections Administrator.
C. Take all appropriate action on the approval of locations as Countywide polling places as presented by the Elections Administrator for the November 3, 2020 General Election.
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 190 in an amount not to exceed $1,750,112 regarding Bellaire Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 17203, Precincts 2 and 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
B. Take all appropriate action on Antiquities Permit Application to Texas Historical Commission regarding Twinwood Parkway Phase-IB, Mobility Bond Project No. 17301, Precinct 3.
C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Installation of Driveway between Fort Bend County and Bain Family Living Trust to accept an owner’s contribution in the amount of $40,315.03 regarding Cane Island Parkway, Mobility Bond Project No. 17308, Precinct 3.
Take all appropriate action to rescind the motion Court voted on July 28, 2020 regarding the determination of letters for approval for new Emergency Medical Service Providers and accept the recommendation of Emergency Medical Service Chief as submitted on August 7, 2020.
A. 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.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position number 5504-0007, from Administrative Deputy, Grade 9 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, to Administrative Assistant, Grade 8 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, in the Office of the Constable Pct 4, effective August 11, 2020.
A. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-103 for communication vehicles for COVID response.
B. Take all appropriate action on RFP 20-074 for Depository Bank Services.
C. Take all appropriate action on Sixth Amendment to Agreement for Third Party Claims Administration Services between Fort Bend County and Boon Chapman Benefit Administrators, Inc., pursuant to RFP 16-086, for care navigation services effective through December 31, 2020, with no change in total compensation. (Fund: Employee Benefits)
D. 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 Stryker emergency equipment from only one source, Stryker Sales Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $47,307 for the term of August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021. (Fund: Emergency Medical Service)
E. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7) for the purchase of hardware, software, maintenance services, and installation service from only one source, NEMO-Q, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $162,993. (Fund: Cares/Fort Bend)
F. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment of Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Huitt-Zollars, Inc. to increase the scope of services by $1,145,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,419,200 regarding architectural and engineering services for the Fort Bend County Library branch in Fulshear. (Fund: 2015 Facility Bonds, Proposition 3)
G. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 1 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and James Construction to increase the contract by $16,567.49 for a total amount not to exceed $4,680,672.81, pursuant to Bid No. 20-052 regarding Cane Island Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 17308, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
H. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Othon, Inc. to increase the contract by $20,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $448,143.33, pursuant to SOQ 14-025 for professional engineering services regarding Madden Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17416, Precincts 3 and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
I. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and CivilTech Engineering, Inc. to increase the contract by $55,985 for a total contract amount not to exceed $582,102 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 for professional engineering services regarding Peek Road, Segment 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 17307, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
J. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 3 to decrease the contract between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction by $36,240.62 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,519,230.21, pursuant to Bid No. 19-074 regarding Bellaire Boulevard & Westmoor Drive, Mobility Bond Project No. 17209-12, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
K. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Sirrus Engineers, Inc. to increase the contract by $173,428 for a total contract not to exceed $433,802 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Huggins Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13313, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
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. Take all appropriate action to propose the 2020 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County and take a record vote: Proposed General Fund Tax Rate $0.342000 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate $0.010000 Proposed OPEB Trust $0.015000 Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund Tax Rate $0.057967 Total Proposed Tax Rate $0.424967
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Vincent Morales.
3. Approve minutes of special meeting/budget workshop held on July 29 and July 30, 2020, and regular meeting held on August 4, 2020.
NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT DUE TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED BY TELEPHONE ANDOR VIDEO CONFERENCE TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
County Judge: Receive public comments on the Application to the U.S. Department of Justice for FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds in the amount of $53,123.
11. 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:
A. Take all appropriate action on Order Setting Fees for the Offices of Fort Bend County Sheriff and Constables effective January 1, 2021, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 118.131.
B. Take all appropriate action on application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $53,123 with no local match, and authorize certification of all documents related to the application.
A. Take all appropriate action on request by David Hills to waive penalty and interest totaling $1,359.37 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on request by Helen Godfrey to waive penalty and interest totaling $350.89 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Pct.1.
A. Take all appropriate action on request by Rachael’s Hallmark to waive penalty and interest totaling $147.14 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
B. Take all appropriate action on request by Nga Tran and Hong Nguyen to waive penalty and interest totaling $156.18 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
C. Take all appropriate action on request by Wadah Abo Ghada and Reema Shanan to waive penalty and interest totaling $689.55 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
D. Take all appropriate action on request by Soye Management and Consulting LLC to waive penalty and interest totaling $333.67 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
E. Take all appropriate action on request by William and Colleen Morrison to waive penalty and interest totaling $1,088.07 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
F. Take all appropriate action on request by Mark D. McMahon to waive penalty and interest, and collection fees totaling $269.89 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 3.
A. Take all appropriate action on request by Avni Choski to waive penalty and interest totaling $464.06 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 4.
B. Take all appropriate action on request by Dorothy R. Below to waive penalty and interest totaling $234.90 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 4.
C. Take all appropriate action on request by Ellen and Gary Bearicks to waive penalty and interest totaling $307.36 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 4.
D. Take all appropriate action on request by Fawad Zavary and Arooj Brohi to waive penalty and interest totaling $261.74 on property taxes for tax year 2019, Precinct 4.
Take all appropriate action on request for an exception to Policy 404, Pay Procedures, to permit payment of overtime pay in lieu of accrual of compensatory time, for overtime earned by Accounts Payable non-exempt staff through September 18, 2020. (Fund: Cares)
A. Take all appropriate action to propose the 2020 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County and take a record vote: Proposed General Fund Tax Rate $0.342000 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate $0.010000 Proposed OPEB Trust $0.015000 Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund Tax Rate $0.057967 Total Proposed Tax Rate $0.424967
B. Take all appropriate action to propose the FY 2021 Salaries for Fort Bend County Elected Officials.
C. Take all appropriate action to set public hearing on the proposal to increase the 2020 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County, to be conducted on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.; hearing will be conducted in person in the Commissioners Courtroom on the second floor of the Fort Bend County Courthouse at 401 Jackson Street in Richmond, Texas. If an order is issued at the state, local or federal level that limits or prohibits in-person gatherings, the hearing will be conducted remotely by videoconference.
D. Take all appropriate action to set public hearings for the FY 2021 Proposed Budget for Fort Bend County to be conducted on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.; hearings will be conducted in person in the Commissioners Courtroom on the second floor of the Fort Bend County Courthouse at 401 Jackson Street in Richmond, Texas. If an order is issued at the state, local or federal level that limits or prohibits in-person gatherings, the hearings will be conducted remotely by videoconference.
Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $9,410 from Non-Departmental Contingency into County Clerk Operating Supplies to allocate funds for the purchase of protective envelopes for offering to the public as an optional purchase when they obtain vital records.
A. Take all appropriate action on the appointment of persons to serve as Judges and Alternate Judges for elections conducted by the County for a two-year term effective through June 30, 2022 in various countywide polling places of Fort Bend County as required upon the timely receipt of lists provided to the Elections Administrator by the County Chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties.
B. Take all appropriate action on the Early Voting Schedule for the November 3, 2020 General Election, as presented by the Elections Administrator.
C. Take all appropriate action on the approval of locations as Countywide polling places as presented by the Elections Administrator for the November 3, 2020 General Election.
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 190 in an amount not to exceed $1,750,112 regarding Bellaire Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 17203, Precincts 2 and 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
B. Take all appropriate action on Antiquities Permit Application to Texas Historical Commission regarding Twinwood Parkway Phase-IB, Mobility Bond Project No. 17301, Precinct 3.
C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Installation of Driveway between Fort Bend County and Bain Family Living Trust to accept an owner’s contribution in the amount of $40,315.03 regarding Cane Island Parkway, Mobility Bond Project No. 17308, Precinct 3.
Take all appropriate action to rescind the motion Court voted on July 28, 2020 regarding the determination of letters for approval for new Emergency Medical Service Providers and accept the recommendation of Emergency Medical Service Chief as submitted on August 7, 2020.
A. 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.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position number 5504-0007, from Administrative Deputy, Grade 9 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, to Administrative Assistant, Grade 8 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, in the Office of the Constable Pct 4, effective August 11, 2020.
A. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-103 for communication vehicles for COVID response.
B. Take all appropriate action on RFP 20-074 for Depository Bank Services.
C. Take all appropriate action on Sixth Amendment to Agreement for Third Party Claims Administration Services between Fort Bend County and Boon Chapman Benefit Administrators, Inc., pursuant to RFP 16-086, for care navigation services effective through December 31, 2020, with no change in total compensation. (Fund: Employee Benefits)
D. 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 Stryker emergency equipment from only one source, Stryker Sales Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $47,307 for the term of August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021. (Fund: Emergency Medical Service)
E. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7) for the purchase of hardware, software, maintenance services, and installation service from only one source, NEMO-Q, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $162,993. (Fund: Cares/Fort Bend)
F. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment of Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Huitt-Zollars, Inc. to increase the scope of services by $1,145,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,419,200 regarding architectural and engineering services for the Fort Bend County Library branch in Fulshear. (Fund: 2015 Facility Bonds, Proposition 3)
G. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 1 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and James Construction to increase the contract by $16,567.49 for a total amount not to exceed $4,680,672.81, pursuant to Bid No. 20-052 regarding Cane Island Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 17308, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
H. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Othon, Inc. to increase the contract by $20,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $448,143.33, pursuant to SOQ 14-025 for professional engineering services regarding Madden Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17416, Precincts 3 and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
I. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and CivilTech Engineering, Inc. to increase the contract by $55,985 for a total contract amount not to exceed $582,102 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 for professional engineering services regarding Peek Road, Segment 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 17307, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
J. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 3 to decrease the contract between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction by $36,240.62 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,519,230.21, pursuant to Bid No. 19-074 regarding Bellaire Boulevard & Westmoor Drive, Mobility Bond Project No. 17209-12, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
K. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Sirrus Engineers, Inc. to increase the contract by $173,428 for a total contract not to exceed $433,802 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Huggins Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13313, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
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. Take all appropriate action to propose the 2020 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County and take a record vote: Proposed General Fund Tax Rate $0.342000 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate $0.010000 Proposed OPEB Trust $0.015000 Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund Tax Rate $0.057967 Total Proposed Tax Rate $0.424967