Video index

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on February 2, 2021.

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Beatrice Galan, Human Resources, announcement regarding Fort Bend County Diversity and Inclusion employee development and training efforts.

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

A. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Kingdom Heights Section Five, Precinct 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Grand Vista Section 22, Precinct 2.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Gaston Road at Northlight Lane, Precinct 3.

D. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Tamarron Section 14, Precinct 3.

E. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Aliana Kirkshaw Drive and Reserve, Precinct 4.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 17:

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 2020 Certificates of Obligation:

13. HUMAN RESOURCES:

14. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

15. PURCHASING:

16. ROAD & BRIDGE:

17. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

18. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for a new grant funded position in Behavioral Health Services, Special Projects Coordinator, Grade 12 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective February 9, 2021. (Fund: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grant)

B. Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $48,985.33 for the Infant Toddler Court: Healing the Youngest Victims, with a cash match of $6,750 and an in-kind match of $6,103.20 for a total project cost of $61,838.53 for the term of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. (Fund: Behavioral Health Services and Court Services)

C. Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $80,575.25 to enhance services provided by Misdemeanor Mental Health Court, with no cash match by the County for the term of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $4,950 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Property and Equipment to allocate funds for the purchase of office furniture for County Attorney.

B. Take all appropriate action on request for Direct Payment of Actual Cost Commercial Move Submission in the amount of $7,500 regarding Parcel 5 of the OEM Expansion Project, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2020 Certificates of Obligation)

C. 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 FM 521 North, Mobility Bond Project No. 17113, Precinct 1.

A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for County-Managed Road Construction Project between Fort Bend County and City of Richmond regarding the construction of FM 762 / 10th Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13106, Precinct 1.

B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for City-Managed Mobility Project between Fort Bend County and City of Missouri City to extend the contract time of the agreement until March 30, 2022 regarding the construction of Knight Road Extension, Mobility Bond Project No. 13206, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

C. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for City-Managed Mobility Project between Fort Bend County and City of Missouri City to extend the contract time of the design phase to begin by March 31, 2021, and the construction phase to begin by July 31, 2021 regarding Sienna Parkway Intersections, Mobility Bond Project No. 17205, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

D. Take all appropriate action on the acceptance of a 0.1088-acre tract of land conveyed by donation deed from PR II LaCenterra, LP to Fort Bend County and authorize payment of title policy fees related to such conveyance regarding Parcel 219 of Cinco Ranch Turn Lane, Mobility Bond Project No. 17314x, Precinct 3 authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1)

E. 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 Sienna Section 32A and 32B on behalf of Toll-GTIS Property Owner, LLC, Precinct 1.

F. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Sienna Section 32A and 32B, Precinct 1.

G. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Sienna Section 32A and 32B, Precinct 1.

H. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the sidewalk requirement as stated in Section 5.8 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for McCrary Meadows Section 4 on behalf of LJA Engineering for Ventana McCrary Development Ltd., Precinct 3.

I. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the sidewalk requirement as stated in Section 5.8 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Anserra Sections 5 and 6 on behalf of Jones|Carter Engineering for KB Home Lone Star, Inc., Precinct 3.

Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $123,678.12 to expand the mental health and wellness initiative, to be administered in collaboration with the Sheriff's Office, with a cash match of $47,813.10 for the term of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. (Fund: Emergency Medical Service)

22. HUMAN RESOURCES:

Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position No. 4121-0006 in the Human Resources Department from Senior HR Generalist, Grade 13 of the Professional Management Policy Group to HR Generalist - Compensation, Grade 12 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective February 13, 2021.

23. PARKS & RECREATION:

Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Tree Services between Fort Bend County and The Tree Truckers, Inc. for tree transplanting services throughout the County effective through December 31, 2025.

24. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Bid 21-038 for Traffic Signal Installation for Clodine Road at West Bellfort Boulevard. (Fund: Road & Bridge)

B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 21-039 for the Construction on Brandt Road from McCrary Road to Precinct Line Road Phase I, Mobility Bond Project No. 17310.

C. Take all appropriate action on Bid 21-046, term contract for the purchase of Ammunition.

D. Take all appropriate action on request to add services to Bid 17-007, term contract for Armored Car Service, to increase the contract by $539.08 per month, for a total monthly amount of $14,781.49. (Fund: Non-Departmental)

E. Take all appropriate action on request to renew Bid 20-064, term contract for Stationery Printing and Supplies, with price increases from Reflection Printing.

F. Take all appropriate action on Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 3.

G. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texana Center in the amount of $523,330 for a total contract amount not to exceed $577,330 to provide day shelter and rapid re-housing through the emergency solutions grants program COVID-19, part of the FY 2019 Consolidated Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment approved by Commissioners Court on November 10, 2020 and December 15, 2020. (Fund: Emergency Solutions Grant COVID-19)

H. Take all appropriate action on recommendations for the selections of the most highly qualified providers of engineering and surveying services for the 2020 Mobility Projects within Precincts 1, 2 and 4, pursuant to Government Code Section 2254.0004.

I. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 5 (Final) to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Conrad Construction to increase the contract by $6,623.98 for a total amount not to exceed $2,470,356.95 and to extend the contract time until October 9, 2020, pursuant to Bid No. 19-084 regarding Braxton Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13116x, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

J. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Environmental Services between Fort Bend County and BIO-West, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $5,500 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding environmental services for projects funded by Landfill Tipping Fees within Precinct 1. (Fund: Landfill Tipping Fees)

K. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and McDonough Engineering Corporation to increase the contract by $17,010 for a total contract amount not to exceed $673,413.60 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Benton Road Segment 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 17110, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

L. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and IDS Engineering Group to increase the contract by $856,412 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,278,912 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Harlem Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17402, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

25. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A. Take all appropriate action on grant application and resolution to the FY 2022 Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor, Justice Assistance Grant requesting $79,602 for law enforcement equipment dedicated toward reducing trafficking on major thoroughfares, with no cash match, for the time period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021.

B. Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $59,021.60 for continuation of the Victim Case Coordination Program with a twenty percent cash match of $14,755.40, for a total cost of $73,777.00 for the grant period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

26. Approve Bills.

27. Authorize County Auditor to pay and release time-sensitive disbursements on February 18, 2021 to be ratified by Commissioners Court on February 23, 2021.

28. 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 29 & 30

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

30. Adjournment.

Feb 09, 2021 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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