NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
Request to modify the Fort Bend County Major Thoroughfare Plan, specifically North Fulshear Drive within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Fulshear, Precinct 3.
6. Record into the Minutes out-of-state travel by Elected Official:
7. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
8. COUNTY JUDGE:
9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:
10. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:
11. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:
12. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
13. 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 Certificates of Obligation:
14. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular board meeting held on May 19, 2021 and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
A. Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Biotics Research Corporation, for a project located within City of Rosenberg Reinvestment Zone No. 27, Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Frito-Lay Inc., located in Reinvestment Zone No. 28 and Reinvestment Zone No. 25, Precinct 1.
C. Take all appropriate action to record the acceptance by the County Judge of a Petition that is in proper form for the creation of Fort Bend County Emergency Services District Number 9, and the filing of same Petition with the County Clerk, pursuant to Section 775.015 of the Health & Safety Code.
D. Take all appropriate action to set a public hearing to be conducted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street in Richmond, Texas for the proposed creation of a new Emergency Services District to be named Emergency Services District Number 9, and issue the necessary notices pursuant to Section 775.015 of the Health & Safety Code.
Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Firethorne Community Association, Inc., with services to be provided by Fort Bend Constable Precinct 3, effective through September 30, 2021.
A. Take all appropriate action to authorize the County Auditor to remit payment to OakBend Medical Center in an amount of $640,573.61 for eligible reimbursable expenses incurred during the pandemic and not paid from the CARES Act funding. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA))
B. Take all appropriate action on request for (4) four new grant funded positions in the Sheriff’s Office – Bailiffs, Detention Deputy, Grade 9 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, necessary due to the courts increase in jury trials to reduce the backlog of cases caused by the pandemic, effective June 8, 2021 through September 30, 2022, and amend the budget to include $162,000 for FY 2021 and $324,000 for FY 2022 under Category 2, Pandemic Relief. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Pandemic Relief Category)
C. Take all appropriate action on request for (1) one new grant funded position in the County Judge’s Office, Recovery & Engagement Coordinator, Grade 13 of the Professional Management Policy Group, to coordinate and process pandemic recovery, including long-term recovery efforts, effective June 8, 2021 through September 30, 2024, and amend the budget to include $42,000 in FY 2021, and $355,000 for FY 2022, FY 2023, and FY 2024 under Category 2, Pandemic Relief. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Pandemic Relief Category)
Take all appropriate action on Care Coordination Agreement between Fort Bend County Behavioral Health Services and Texana Center to establish partnership in the referral and sharing of client information, effective June 1, 2021.
A. 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 Provincial Retreat Section 1, on behalf of Texas Engineering and Mapping Co., Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action to approve the plat for the roads within Provincial Retreat Section 1, Precinct 1.
C. Take all appropriate action to approve the plat for the lots within Provincial Retreat Section 1, Precinct 1.
D. Take all appropriate action on Possession and Use Agreement between Fort Bend County and Steel Effects, LLC., regarding Parcel 4 of Moore Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17218x, Precinct 2; and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.
Emergency Medical Services: Take all appropriate action to approve the use of Certificates of Obligation to fund replacement of Unit X005 involved in a property damage claim on July 17, 2019 to allocate remaining balance of $87,106.94, after insurance settlement.
Take all appropriate action on Intergovernmental Agreement between Fort Bend County and Houston-Galveston Area Council to receive grant funds in an amount of $30,000 in support of mental health services and/or therapy for referred juveniles for the term ending August 31, 2021, to be ratified by the Juvenile Board at their next meeting.
A. Take all appropriate action on approval of Parks Department Community Use Request Form for Tax Exempt Entities which serve Fort Bend County communities, to schedule use of community rooms and pavilions, subject to availability and Parks approval.
B. Take all appropriate action to add Landmark Community Center to the Parks Department fee schedule.
C. Take all appropriate action to approve funding for after hours expenses for the Youth Leadership Orientation to be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Landmark Community Center and to extend the hours of the Center to accommodate the event.
Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Project Grant Agreement No. RPT 2102 (11) 045_20 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation to revise the budget with no change in local match.
A. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Medical Quotation between Fort Bend County and Zoll Medical, utilizing cooperative contract PSAI 2018-11 in an amount not to exceed $53,385.77. (Fund: Health & Human Services, Emergency Medical Service)
B. Take all appropriate action on request to renew Bid 18-006, term contract for concrete pavement rehabilitation, with price increases from S&C Construction Co., Inc.
C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Flintco, LLC for construction of the North Library in Precinct 3, pursuant to RFP 21-067, in an amount not to exceed $11,980,000. (Fund: 2015 Bonds and Certificates of Obligation)
D. Take all appropriate action on Final Change Order 3 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and James Construction, to extend the contract time until March 7, 2021 and increase the contract in an amount of $1,179.33 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,841,218.49, pursuant to Bid No. 20-052 regarding Cane Island Phase 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 17308, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
E. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Amani Engineering, Inc., to increase the contract in an amount of $17,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $334,791, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Intersection Improvements for Rohan Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17114, Precinct 1. ( Fund: Mobility Bonds)
F. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Amani Engineering, Inc., to increase the contract in an amount of $70,749.50 for a total contract amount not to exceed $664,814.50, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding South Post Oak Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 13112, Precinct 1. ( Fund: Mobility Bonds)
G. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,100,007, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding NB 99 Frontage Design, Mobility Bond Project No. 20303a, Precinct 3. ( Fund: Mobility Bonds)
H. Take all appropriate action on Fifth Amendment to Project Management Agreement between Fort Bend County and RPS Infrastructure, Inc., to increase the contract in an amount of $399,995 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,491,495, regarding project management services for 2017 Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. ( Fund: Mobility Bonds)
I. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $91,760, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Traffic Signal I, Mobility Bond Project No. 20315x, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
Vehicle Maintenance: Take all appropriate action to allow Fort Bend County to participate in EVolve Houston's Fleet Electrification study to be conducted by eIQ Mobility at no cost to Fort Bend County.
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, JUNE 8, 2021 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
Request to modify the Fort Bend County Major Thoroughfare Plan, specifically North Fulshear Drive within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Fulshear, Precinct 3.
6. Record into the Minutes out-of-state travel by Elected Official:
7. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
8. COUNTY JUDGE:
9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:
10. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:
11. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:
12. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
13. 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 Certificates of Obligation:
14. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular board meeting held on May 19, 2021 and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
A. Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Biotics Research Corporation, for a project located within City of Rosenberg Reinvestment Zone No. 27, Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Frito-Lay Inc., located in Reinvestment Zone No. 28 and Reinvestment Zone No. 25, Precinct 1.
C. Take all appropriate action to record the acceptance by the County Judge of a Petition that is in proper form for the creation of Fort Bend County Emergency Services District Number 9, and the filing of same Petition with the County Clerk, pursuant to Section 775.015 of the Health & Safety Code.
D. Take all appropriate action to set a public hearing to be conducted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street in Richmond, Texas for the proposed creation of a new Emergency Services District to be named Emergency Services District Number 9, and issue the necessary notices pursuant to Section 775.015 of the Health & Safety Code.
Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Firethorne Community Association, Inc., with services to be provided by Fort Bend Constable Precinct 3, effective through September 30, 2021.
A. Take all appropriate action to authorize the County Auditor to remit payment to OakBend Medical Center in an amount of $640,573.61 for eligible reimbursable expenses incurred during the pandemic and not paid from the CARES Act funding. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA))
B. Take all appropriate action on request for (4) four new grant funded positions in the Sheriff’s Office – Bailiffs, Detention Deputy, Grade 9 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, necessary due to the courts increase in jury trials to reduce the backlog of cases caused by the pandemic, effective June 8, 2021 through September 30, 2022, and amend the budget to include $162,000 for FY 2021 and $324,000 for FY 2022 under Category 2, Pandemic Relief. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Pandemic Relief Category)
C. Take all appropriate action on request for (1) one new grant funded position in the County Judge’s Office, Recovery & Engagement Coordinator, Grade 13 of the Professional Management Policy Group, to coordinate and process pandemic recovery, including long-term recovery efforts, effective June 8, 2021 through September 30, 2024, and amend the budget to include $42,000 in FY 2021, and $355,000 for FY 2022, FY 2023, and FY 2024 under Category 2, Pandemic Relief. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Pandemic Relief Category)
Take all appropriate action on Care Coordination Agreement between Fort Bend County Behavioral Health Services and Texana Center to establish partnership in the referral and sharing of client information, effective June 1, 2021.
A. 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 Provincial Retreat Section 1, on behalf of Texas Engineering and Mapping Co., Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action to approve the plat for the roads within Provincial Retreat Section 1, Precinct 1.
C. Take all appropriate action to approve the plat for the lots within Provincial Retreat Section 1, Precinct 1.
D. Take all appropriate action on Possession and Use Agreement between Fort Bend County and Steel Effects, LLC., regarding Parcel 4 of Moore Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17218x, Precinct 2; and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.
Emergency Medical Services: Take all appropriate action to approve the use of Certificates of Obligation to fund replacement of Unit X005 involved in a property damage claim on July 17, 2019 to allocate remaining balance of $87,106.94, after insurance settlement.
Take all appropriate action on Intergovernmental Agreement between Fort Bend County and Houston-Galveston Area Council to receive grant funds in an amount of $30,000 in support of mental health services and/or therapy for referred juveniles for the term ending August 31, 2021, to be ratified by the Juvenile Board at their next meeting.
A. Take all appropriate action on approval of Parks Department Community Use Request Form for Tax Exempt Entities which serve Fort Bend County communities, to schedule use of community rooms and pavilions, subject to availability and Parks approval.
B. Take all appropriate action to add Landmark Community Center to the Parks Department fee schedule.
C. Take all appropriate action to approve funding for after hours expenses for the Youth Leadership Orientation to be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Landmark Community Center and to extend the hours of the Center to accommodate the event.
Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Project Grant Agreement No. RPT 2102 (11) 045_20 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation to revise the budget with no change in local match.
A. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Medical Quotation between Fort Bend County and Zoll Medical, utilizing cooperative contract PSAI 2018-11 in an amount not to exceed $53,385.77. (Fund: Health & Human Services, Emergency Medical Service)
B. Take all appropriate action on request to renew Bid 18-006, term contract for concrete pavement rehabilitation, with price increases from S&C Construction Co., Inc.
C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Flintco, LLC for construction of the North Library in Precinct 3, pursuant to RFP 21-067, in an amount not to exceed $11,980,000. (Fund: 2015 Bonds and Certificates of Obligation)
D. Take all appropriate action on Final Change Order 3 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and James Construction, to extend the contract time until March 7, 2021 and increase the contract in an amount of $1,179.33 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,841,218.49, pursuant to Bid No. 20-052 regarding Cane Island Phase 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 17308, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
E. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Amani Engineering, Inc., to increase the contract in an amount of $17,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $334,791, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Intersection Improvements for Rohan Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17114, Precinct 1. ( Fund: Mobility Bonds)
F. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Amani Engineering, Inc., to increase the contract in an amount of $70,749.50 for a total contract amount not to exceed $664,814.50, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding South Post Oak Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 13112, Precinct 1. ( Fund: Mobility Bonds)
G. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,100,007, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding NB 99 Frontage Design, Mobility Bond Project No. 20303a, Precinct 3. ( Fund: Mobility Bonds)
H. Take all appropriate action on Fifth Amendment to Project Management Agreement between Fort Bend County and RPS Infrastructure, Inc., to increase the contract in an amount of $399,995 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,491,495, regarding project management services for 2017 Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. ( Fund: Mobility Bonds)
I. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $91,760, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Traffic Signal I, Mobility Bond Project No. 20315x, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
Vehicle Maintenance: Take all appropriate action to allow Fort Bend County to participate in EVolve Houston's Fleet Electrification study to be conducted by eIQ Mobility at no cost to Fort Bend County.
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.