NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
14. 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:
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:
Approve Renewal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Child Advocates of Fort Bend County, Inc. for lease of office space by employees of the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office and Fort Bend County Attorney's Office, effective October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. (Fund: County Attorney and District Attorney)
Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County, Trinity Development, LLC, and Wet Sounds, Inc. for project located in City of Rosenberg Reinvestment Zone No. 24, Precinct 1.
Take all appropriate action on Intergovernmental Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 185 for extension of the underpass trail, Precinct 3.
A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures related to the Capital Improvement Projects authorized for Fiscal Year 2021.
B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures related to the purchase of Vehicles and Equipment approved for Fiscal Year 2021.
C. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures related to the purchase of Road and Bridge Vehicles and Equipment for Fiscal Year 2021.
D. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures related to the purchase of Drainage District capital vehicles and equipment for Fiscal Year 2021.
E. Discuss and consider taking all appropriate action to approve Revision No. 4 to amend the Fort Bend County CARES Act Local Government Assistance budget by transferring $5,000,000 from the “HHS Testing & Contact Tracing” account into the “Rental & Mortgage Assistance” account.
F. Take all appropriate action on Child Care Assistance Program to be coordinated through participating child care businesses in Fort Bend County for eligible expenditures under CARES/Local Government Assistance. (Fund: CARES Act - Local Government Assistance Program)
G. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between the Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Houston (YMCA) and Fort Bend County to provide CARES Act funding for eligible Child Care Services and authorize the County Judge to sign the agreement pending County Attorney approval as to form. (Fund: CARES Act - Local Government Assistance Program)
H. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston and Fort Bend County to provide funding for eligible Child Care Services and authorize the County Judge to sign the agreement pending County Attorney approval as to form. (Fund: CARES Act - Local Government Assistance Program)
I. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Texas Black Expo Inc. and Fort Bend County to provide CARES Act funding for the nutrition program We All Eat - Fort Bend, and authorize the County Judge to sign the agreement pending County Attorney approval as to form. (Fund: CARES Act - Local Government Assistance Program)
J. Take all appropriate action on Municipal Advisor Engagement Letter pursuant to RFQ 19-024, with Post Oak Municipal Advisors LLC for the Texas Heritage Parkway and Drainage Bond issues that are scheduled to close on December 22, 2020.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer Position No 5503-0061 and Vehicle Unit Number Y056 from the Office of Constable, Precinct 3 to the Office of District Attorney effective October 17, 2020.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $75,314 as detailed on Constable's form dated October 6, 2020 into the Office of District Attorney to reallocate salary and benefit accounts for Position No. 5503-0061 effective October 17, 2020.
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 regarding Old Richmond Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17208, Precinct 2.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to correct Agenda item 33D approved by Commissioners Court on September 22, 2020 so it reads: 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 $500 regarding Lake Olympia Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 13207, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
B. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 1 in the amount of $5,384.33 plus the necessary costs, and authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents regarding said parcel for Rohan Road Intersection Improvements, Mobility Bond Project No. 17114, Precinct 1, and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
C. Take all appropriate action on Drainage Access Easement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 30 regarding Beechnut Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 17204, Precincts 2 and 3.
Animal Services: Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a donation in the amount of $11,000 from Fort Bend PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) to Fort Bend County Animal Services to help defray the cost of the project to enclose the outdoor dog kennels.
A. 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 an item available from only one source for welcome voter kiosks and software licenses from VOTEC Corporation in an amount not to exceed $64,075. (Fund: Help America Vote Act Grant)
B. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and MPACT Strategic Consulting, LLC for additional professional consulting services in the amount of $2,453,100 regarding COVID-19 emergency management and grant management services for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,916,600 (Fund: COVID-19)
C. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Architectural Construction Administration Services between Fort Bend County and STOA Architects, pursuant to SOQ 16-045 regarding upgrade and restoration of the County Jail, to increase the contract by $2,200 for a total contract amount not to exceed $34,900. (Fund: General Fund, Advance Funding Resolution)
D. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Marathon Fitness, utilizing Buyboard Contract Number 583-19 for fitness equipment at the Missouri City Gym, in an amount not to exceed $52,784.20. (Fund: Advanced Funding Resolution)
E. Take all appropriate action on approval of utility costs to Realco TX 001, LLC in the amount of $30,470, regarding the rental of space of all COVID-19 response operations, pursuant to Lease Agreement approved in Commissioners Court on September 1, 2020, item 21E, for a total contract amount not to exceed $353,636.68. (Fund: CARES Act)
F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-108 for the Installation of Used Synthetic Turf for Football Field at Mustang Park.
G. Take all appropriate action on Agreement Construction Materials Testing Services between Fort Bend County and HVJ Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $92,000 regarding Old Richmond Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17208, Precincts 2 and 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
H. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Isani Consultants, LP in an amount not to exceed $781,514.12 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding West Sycamore Road Segment 3, Mobility Bond Project No. 17123x, Precinct 1. (Fund: Landfill Tipping Fees)
Take all appropriate action on Employee, Retiree under 65, Leave of Absence, and COBRA rates for the Fort Bend County medical, dental, and vision plans effective January 1, 2021, as presented by the Risk Management Director.
A. Take all appropriate action on Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Agreement, to accept additional grant funds for the strike force/strategic initiative programs administered by the Sheriff's Office as follows: $155,347.20 for professional language analyst services; $67,474.72 for radios and programming; $19,180.25 for overtime; and $15,963.04 for rental vehicle, incidental expenditures and aircards with no additional funds required by Fort Bend County for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
B. Take all appropriate action on Modification Number 3 to Award No. G19HN0010A for the County to receive additional funds in the amount of $40,200 from the Executive Office of the President for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, for a total award of $1,812,725 with no cash match from Fort Bend County for use through December 31, 2020.
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.
NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
14. 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:
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:
Approve Renewal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Child Advocates of Fort Bend County, Inc. for lease of office space by employees of the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office and Fort Bend County Attorney's Office, effective October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. (Fund: County Attorney and District Attorney)
Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County, Trinity Development, LLC, and Wet Sounds, Inc. for project located in City of Rosenberg Reinvestment Zone No. 24, Precinct 1.
Take all appropriate action on Intergovernmental Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 185 for extension of the underpass trail, Precinct 3.
A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures related to the Capital Improvement Projects authorized for Fiscal Year 2021.
B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures related to the purchase of Vehicles and Equipment approved for Fiscal Year 2021.
C. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures related to the purchase of Road and Bridge Vehicles and Equipment for Fiscal Year 2021.
D. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures related to the purchase of Drainage District capital vehicles and equipment for Fiscal Year 2021.
E. Discuss and consider taking all appropriate action to approve Revision No. 4 to amend the Fort Bend County CARES Act Local Government Assistance budget by transferring $5,000,000 from the “HHS Testing & Contact Tracing” account into the “Rental & Mortgage Assistance” account.
F. Take all appropriate action on Child Care Assistance Program to be coordinated through participating child care businesses in Fort Bend County for eligible expenditures under CARES/Local Government Assistance. (Fund: CARES Act - Local Government Assistance Program)
G. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between the Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Houston (YMCA) and Fort Bend County to provide CARES Act funding for eligible Child Care Services and authorize the County Judge to sign the agreement pending County Attorney approval as to form. (Fund: CARES Act - Local Government Assistance Program)
H. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston and Fort Bend County to provide funding for eligible Child Care Services and authorize the County Judge to sign the agreement pending County Attorney approval as to form. (Fund: CARES Act - Local Government Assistance Program)
I. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Texas Black Expo Inc. and Fort Bend County to provide CARES Act funding for the nutrition program We All Eat - Fort Bend, and authorize the County Judge to sign the agreement pending County Attorney approval as to form. (Fund: CARES Act - Local Government Assistance Program)
J. Take all appropriate action on Municipal Advisor Engagement Letter pursuant to RFQ 19-024, with Post Oak Municipal Advisors LLC for the Texas Heritage Parkway and Drainage Bond issues that are scheduled to close on December 22, 2020.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer Position No 5503-0061 and Vehicle Unit Number Y056 from the Office of Constable, Precinct 3 to the Office of District Attorney effective October 17, 2020.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $75,314 as detailed on Constable's form dated October 6, 2020 into the Office of District Attorney to reallocate salary and benefit accounts for Position No. 5503-0061 effective October 17, 2020.
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 regarding Old Richmond Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17208, Precinct 2.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to correct Agenda item 33D approved by Commissioners Court on September 22, 2020 so it reads: 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 $500 regarding Lake Olympia Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 13207, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
B. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 1 in the amount of $5,384.33 plus the necessary costs, and authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents regarding said parcel for Rohan Road Intersection Improvements, Mobility Bond Project No. 17114, Precinct 1, and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
C. Take all appropriate action on Drainage Access Easement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 30 regarding Beechnut Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 17204, Precincts 2 and 3.
Animal Services: Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a donation in the amount of $11,000 from Fort Bend PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) to Fort Bend County Animal Services to help defray the cost of the project to enclose the outdoor dog kennels.
A. 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 an item available from only one source for welcome voter kiosks and software licenses from VOTEC Corporation in an amount not to exceed $64,075. (Fund: Help America Vote Act Grant)
B. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and MPACT Strategic Consulting, LLC for additional professional consulting services in the amount of $2,453,100 regarding COVID-19 emergency management and grant management services for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,916,600 (Fund: COVID-19)
C. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Architectural Construction Administration Services between Fort Bend County and STOA Architects, pursuant to SOQ 16-045 regarding upgrade and restoration of the County Jail, to increase the contract by $2,200 for a total contract amount not to exceed $34,900. (Fund: General Fund, Advance Funding Resolution)
D. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Marathon Fitness, utilizing Buyboard Contract Number 583-19 for fitness equipment at the Missouri City Gym, in an amount not to exceed $52,784.20. (Fund: Advanced Funding Resolution)
E. Take all appropriate action on approval of utility costs to Realco TX 001, LLC in the amount of $30,470, regarding the rental of space of all COVID-19 response operations, pursuant to Lease Agreement approved in Commissioners Court on September 1, 2020, item 21E, for a total contract amount not to exceed $353,636.68. (Fund: CARES Act)
F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-108 for the Installation of Used Synthetic Turf for Football Field at Mustang Park.
G. Take all appropriate action on Agreement Construction Materials Testing Services between Fort Bend County and HVJ Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $92,000 regarding Old Richmond Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17208, Precincts 2 and 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
H. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Isani Consultants, LP in an amount not to exceed $781,514.12 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding West Sycamore Road Segment 3, Mobility Bond Project No. 17123x, Precinct 1. (Fund: Landfill Tipping Fees)
Take all appropriate action on Employee, Retiree under 65, Leave of Absence, and COBRA rates for the Fort Bend County medical, dental, and vision plans effective January 1, 2021, as presented by the Risk Management Director.
A. Take all appropriate action on Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Agreement, to accept additional grant funds for the strike force/strategic initiative programs administered by the Sheriff's Office as follows: $155,347.20 for professional language analyst services; $67,474.72 for radios and programming; $19,180.25 for overtime; and $15,963.04 for rental vehicle, incidental expenditures and aircards with no additional funds required by Fort Bend County for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
B. Take all appropriate action on Modification Number 3 to Award No. G19HN0010A for the County to receive additional funds in the amount of $40,200 from the Executive Office of the President for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, for a total award of $1,812,725 with no cash match from Fort Bend County for use through December 31, 2020.
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.