NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT DUE TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED BY TELEPHONE AND/OR VIDEO CONFERENCE TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
A. Adoption of “An Order of the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas Imposing Thru Trucks Restriction on Great Blue Heron Lane in Precinct 1 and Imposing a Criminal Penalty for Violation of This Order”, and for the acceptance of the traffic control plan for the Del Webb-Richmond and Veranda Subdivisions for the placement of “No Thru Trucks” signs pursuant to the Order, in accordance with Chapter 251, Subchapter E, Texas Transportation Code Sections 251.151 – 251.161.
B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Bissonnet Street in the Mission Trace Subdivision, Precinct 3.
C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Harvest Green Section 25B, Precinct 3.
6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
7. COUNTY JUDGE:
8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:
9. BUDGET & FINANCE:
10. BUDGET TRANSFERS:
11. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:
12. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:
13. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
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 2020 Certificates of Obligation:
Take all appropriate action on the appointment of members to the Fort Bend County Historical Commission as proposed, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Sections 318.002-003 for a term of office from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize County Auditor to continue the funding of administrative support regarding the CARES Act beyond December 31, 2020 from County General Fund pursuant to reimbursement resolution as approved on December 1, 2020, and increase the amount by $1,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
B. Take all appropriate action on the CARES Act Budget Allocations and extension of the County's current programs.
Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify Position No. 4801-0071 from Attorney I, Professional/Management Grade 13, Step 13 to Attorney II, Professional/Management Grade 15, Step 12. (Fund: District Attorney)
A. Take all appropriate action on Possession and Use Agreement between Fort Bend County and Delta Real Estate 12, LP regarding Parcel 10 of Bamore Road Segment 2 and record the same in official public records; Mobility Bond Project No. 17105, Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 184, regarding A. Myers Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13102, Precinct 1.
C. Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure beginning January 6, 2021 until the end of the project, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code for Westmoor Drive, from Beechnut Street to Royal Gate Lane and Kimble Ledge Lane from Beechnut Street to Mossy Creek Lane, Mobility Bond Project No. 17204, Precincts 2 and 3.
Take all appropriate action on the acceptance of a gas detector donated by National Insurance Crime Bureau for use in Fire Marshal Arson Investigations.
Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for Ground License between Fort Bend County and City of Rosenberg, to include demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new Emergency Medical Service station located at 406 Houston Street in Rosenberg. (Fund: Advance Fund Resolution)
A. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify part-time position No. 4851-P002 to full-time, Attorney I, Grade 13 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective January 9, 2021. (Fund: Public Defender and Non-Departmental Contingency)
B. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $65,924 from Public Defender, Temporary ($38,881) and from Non-Departmental Contingency ($27,043) into accounts detailed on Chief's form dated December 16, 2020 to allocate funds into correct accounts for full-time attorney position, including laptop computer.
A. Take all appropriate action on RFP 21-029 for Construction of Emergency Operations Center.
B. Take all appropriate action on Renewal Agreement between Fort Bend County and King & Spalding LLP for professional consulting services regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in an amount not to exceed $70,000 effective October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. (Fund: Non-Departmental Fees)
C. Take all appropriate action on the purchase of computer equipment from Dell Marketing, L.P., utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Agreement number DIR-TSO-3763 for a total amount not to exceed $91,884.70. (Fund: Information Technology)
D. Take all appropriate action on Fourth 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)
E. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Sign-Ups and Banners, pursuant to RFP 20-067 for bus wrap services in an amount not to exceed $659,957.02 effective December 15, 2020 through November 30, 2025. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
F. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Infor (US), LLC for Subscription License and Services in an amount not to exceed $321,229.11 effective November 13, 2020 through November 12, 2021. (Fund: Information Technology)
G. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) asphalt roller from Mustang CAT, utilizing H-GAC Buy Contract Number SM10-20 in an amount not to exceed $459,612.69. (Fund: Advance Fund Resolution)
H. 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 print materials for the Library System from The Penworthy Company, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for FY 2021. (Fund: Library)
I. 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 items available from only one source from Bibliotheca, LLC for Fourth Addendum to Bibliotheca for maintenance and support service agreement for the annual maintenance, service, and warranty for radio frequency identification software and equipment in the amount not to exceed $65,370.56 effective November 17, 2020 through November 16, 2021. (Fund: Library)
J. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Public Health Volunteer Recruiting Contract between Fort Bend County and Homeland Preparedness Project, pursuant to SOQ 07-038 for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000 effective through December 31, 2021. (Fund: Homeland Security & Emergency Management Grant)
K. Authorize exemption from competitive bidding pursuant to Local Government Code §262.024(a)(2) to protect the public health or safety of the residents and take all appropriate action on Agreement for Testing and Vaccination Services in response to COVID-19 between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Family Health Center Inc., dba Access Health, pursuant to amount certified by County Auditor. (Fund: CARES/Fort Bend)
L. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of radio equipment, utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract RA05-18 in an amount not to exceed $66,322.72. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)
M. Take all appropriate action on Seventh Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and MVM, Inc. for Language Analyst Services in an amount not to exceed $155,347.20 effective October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. (Fund: Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Grant)
N. Take all appropriate action on Fifth Addendum to Master Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Jetty Communications Solutions, LLC, for designing website templates for Jetty software in an amount not to exceed $62,000 effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. (Fund: Office of Emergency Management, Homeland Security Urban Area Security Initiative)
O. Take all appropriate action on Eighth Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services between Fort Bend County and High Quality Cleaning Services, pursuant to RFP 16-034 to increase the monthly amount by $2,600 for additional services for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $173,740. (Fund: Parks)
P. Take all appropriate action on Bid 21-033 for the purchase of rotary mowers.
Q. Take all appropriate action on Bid 21-035 for the Relocation of the Jaybird Monument. (Fund: Arcola-Fresno Tipping Fees)
R. Take all appropriate action on Bid 21-036 for the purchase and installation of overhead doors for outdoor kennels at Animal Services.
S. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and P2MG, LLC to increase the contract by $7,350 for a total amount not to exceed $231,100, pursuant to Bid No. 20-108 regarding Installation of Used Synthetic Turf for Football Field at Mustang Park. (Fund: 2015 Parks Bond)
T. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Zarinkelk Engineering Services for additional services in the amount of $248,959 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,336,934.50 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Chimney Rock, Mobility Bond Project No. 13203, Precincts 1 and 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
U. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Construction Materials Observation and Testing Services between Fort Bend County and Raba Kistner, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $61,100 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Bryan Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17118, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
A. Take all appropriate action on request to temporarily reclassify vacant Position Numbers 5601-0765, 5601-0770, 5601-0777 and 5601-0832 from Detention Officer-Civilian, Grade 7 of the Civilian Services Policy Group to Lieutenant, Grade 13 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, in the Sheriff’s Office, effective January 1, 2021 in order to comply with the Sheriff’s Office Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations Section iv (II) (B).
B. Take all appropriate action on request for two new full-time positions, Captain, Grade 14 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, in the Sheriff’s Office, effective January 1, 2021. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)
C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $26,200 as detailed on form submitted by Finance Director on December 30, 2020 to allocate additional funds for the creation of two new Captain positions effective January 1, 2021.
§ 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, JANUARY 5, 2021 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
A. Adoption of “An Order of the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas Imposing Thru Trucks Restriction on Great Blue Heron Lane in Precinct 1 and Imposing a Criminal Penalty for Violation of This Order”, and for the acceptance of the traffic control plan for the Del Webb-Richmond and Veranda Subdivisions for the placement of “No Thru Trucks” signs pursuant to the Order, in accordance with Chapter 251, Subchapter E, Texas Transportation Code Sections 251.151 – 251.161.
B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Bissonnet Street in the Mission Trace Subdivision, Precinct 3.
C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Harvest Green Section 25B, Precinct 3.
6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
7. COUNTY JUDGE:
8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:
9. BUDGET & FINANCE:
10. BUDGET TRANSFERS:
11. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:
12. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:
13. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
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 2020 Certificates of Obligation:
Take all appropriate action on the appointment of members to the Fort Bend County Historical Commission as proposed, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Sections 318.002-003 for a term of office from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize County Auditor to continue the funding of administrative support regarding the CARES Act beyond December 31, 2020 from County General Fund pursuant to reimbursement resolution as approved on December 1, 2020, and increase the amount by $1,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
B. Take all appropriate action on the CARES Act Budget Allocations and extension of the County's current programs.
Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify Position No. 4801-0071 from Attorney I, Professional/Management Grade 13, Step 13 to Attorney II, Professional/Management Grade 15, Step 12. (Fund: District Attorney)
A. Take all appropriate action on Possession and Use Agreement between Fort Bend County and Delta Real Estate 12, LP regarding Parcel 10 of Bamore Road Segment 2 and record the same in official public records; Mobility Bond Project No. 17105, Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 184, regarding A. Myers Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13102, Precinct 1.
C. Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure beginning January 6, 2021 until the end of the project, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code for Westmoor Drive, from Beechnut Street to Royal Gate Lane and Kimble Ledge Lane from Beechnut Street to Mossy Creek Lane, Mobility Bond Project No. 17204, Precincts 2 and 3.
Take all appropriate action on the acceptance of a gas detector donated by National Insurance Crime Bureau for use in Fire Marshal Arson Investigations.
Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for Ground License between Fort Bend County and City of Rosenberg, to include demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new Emergency Medical Service station located at 406 Houston Street in Rosenberg. (Fund: Advance Fund Resolution)
A. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify part-time position No. 4851-P002 to full-time, Attorney I, Grade 13 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective January 9, 2021. (Fund: Public Defender and Non-Departmental Contingency)
B. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $65,924 from Public Defender, Temporary ($38,881) and from Non-Departmental Contingency ($27,043) into accounts detailed on Chief's form dated December 16, 2020 to allocate funds into correct accounts for full-time attorney position, including laptop computer.
A. Take all appropriate action on RFP 21-029 for Construction of Emergency Operations Center.
B. Take all appropriate action on Renewal Agreement between Fort Bend County and King & Spalding LLP for professional consulting services regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in an amount not to exceed $70,000 effective October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. (Fund: Non-Departmental Fees)
C. Take all appropriate action on the purchase of computer equipment from Dell Marketing, L.P., utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Agreement number DIR-TSO-3763 for a total amount not to exceed $91,884.70. (Fund: Information Technology)
D. Take all appropriate action on Fourth 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)
E. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Sign-Ups and Banners, pursuant to RFP 20-067 for bus wrap services in an amount not to exceed $659,957.02 effective December 15, 2020 through November 30, 2025. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
F. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Infor (US), LLC for Subscription License and Services in an amount not to exceed $321,229.11 effective November 13, 2020 through November 12, 2021. (Fund: Information Technology)
G. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) asphalt roller from Mustang CAT, utilizing H-GAC Buy Contract Number SM10-20 in an amount not to exceed $459,612.69. (Fund: Advance Fund Resolution)
H. 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 print materials for the Library System from The Penworthy Company, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for FY 2021. (Fund: Library)
I. 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 items available from only one source from Bibliotheca, LLC for Fourth Addendum to Bibliotheca for maintenance and support service agreement for the annual maintenance, service, and warranty for radio frequency identification software and equipment in the amount not to exceed $65,370.56 effective November 17, 2020 through November 16, 2021. (Fund: Library)
J. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Public Health Volunteer Recruiting Contract between Fort Bend County and Homeland Preparedness Project, pursuant to SOQ 07-038 for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000 effective through December 31, 2021. (Fund: Homeland Security & Emergency Management Grant)
K. Authorize exemption from competitive bidding pursuant to Local Government Code §262.024(a)(2) to protect the public health or safety of the residents and take all appropriate action on Agreement for Testing and Vaccination Services in response to COVID-19 between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Family Health Center Inc., dba Access Health, pursuant to amount certified by County Auditor. (Fund: CARES/Fort Bend)
L. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of radio equipment, utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract RA05-18 in an amount not to exceed $66,322.72. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)
M. Take all appropriate action on Seventh Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and MVM, Inc. for Language Analyst Services in an amount not to exceed $155,347.20 effective October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. (Fund: Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Grant)
N. Take all appropriate action on Fifth Addendum to Master Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Jetty Communications Solutions, LLC, for designing website templates for Jetty software in an amount not to exceed $62,000 effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. (Fund: Office of Emergency Management, Homeland Security Urban Area Security Initiative)
O. Take all appropriate action on Eighth Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services between Fort Bend County and High Quality Cleaning Services, pursuant to RFP 16-034 to increase the monthly amount by $2,600 for additional services for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $173,740. (Fund: Parks)
P. Take all appropriate action on Bid 21-033 for the purchase of rotary mowers.
Q. Take all appropriate action on Bid 21-035 for the Relocation of the Jaybird Monument. (Fund: Arcola-Fresno Tipping Fees)
R. Take all appropriate action on Bid 21-036 for the purchase and installation of overhead doors for outdoor kennels at Animal Services.
S. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and P2MG, LLC to increase the contract by $7,350 for a total amount not to exceed $231,100, pursuant to Bid No. 20-108 regarding Installation of Used Synthetic Turf for Football Field at Mustang Park. (Fund: 2015 Parks Bond)
T. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Zarinkelk Engineering Services for additional services in the amount of $248,959 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,336,934.50 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Chimney Rock, Mobility Bond Project No. 13203, Precincts 1 and 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
U. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Construction Materials Observation and Testing Services between Fort Bend County and Raba Kistner, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $61,100 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Bryan Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17118, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
A. Take all appropriate action on request to temporarily reclassify vacant Position Numbers 5601-0765, 5601-0770, 5601-0777 and 5601-0832 from Detention Officer-Civilian, Grade 7 of the Civilian Services Policy Group to Lieutenant, Grade 13 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, in the Sheriff’s Office, effective January 1, 2021 in order to comply with the Sheriff’s Office Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations Section iv (II) (B).
B. Take all appropriate action on request for two new full-time positions, Captain, Grade 14 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, in the Sheriff’s Office, effective January 1, 2021. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)
C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $26,200 as detailed on form submitted by Finance Director on December 30, 2020 to allocate additional funds for the creation of two new Captain positions effective January 1, 2021.
§ 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.