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NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2021 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by County Judge KP George.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on August 10, 2021 and special meeting held on August 11, 2021.

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

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

Change in street name from Sansbury Boulevard to Manford Boulevard between Williams Way Boulevard and Grand Estates Drive, and add an address range for existing Manford Boulevard, in coordination with CenterPoint, Precinct 1.

Consent Agenda

6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:

8. BUDGET & FINANCE:

9. BUDGET TRANSFER(s):

10. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1:

11. COUNTY TREASURER:

12. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:

13. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:

14. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:

15. 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:

16. 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 August 18, 2021 and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

17. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular meeting held on August 18, 2021 and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

18. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

19. HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

20. JUVENILE PROBATION & DETENTION

21. PARKS & RECREATION:

22. PURCHASING:

23. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

24. COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and API Realty, LLC, located within City of Sugar Land Reinvestment Zone No. 23.

B. Take all appropriate action on Order Setting Fees for the Offices of Fort Bend County Sheriff and Constables, effective January 1, 2022, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 118.131.

25. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

A. Take all appropriate action on the Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District No. 4 for contribution to design and construction of Katy Gaston Road Sidewalk.

B. Take all appropriate action on request by Adam Shane and Lauryn Semere Herpin to waive penalty and interest fees on Property Taxes for tax year 2020, Precinct 3.

26. BUDGET & FINANCE:

A. Take all appropriate action to amend the American Rescue Plan Act Budget by $216,862 to add a contract GIS Analyst for the Information Technology Department, to assist with the pandemic effort effective August 25, 2021. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act Grant – Pandemic Relief Effort Category)

B. Take all appropriate action on the American Rescue Plan Act Budget to consolidate line items in the Non-Profit Partnerships category from one (1) County and four (4) Precinct Projects to one (1) countywide project in an amount of $16,000,000.

27. ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer funds in an amount of $50,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency to Recycle Center-Fees, to allocate funds to cover disposal costs related to the increase of residential use.

B. Take all appropriate action on Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and Sherry Gayle Ledbetter, regarding Ledbetter Estates, Precinct 1.

C. Take all appropriate action on the plat for Ledbetter Estates, Precinct 1.

D. 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 Tamarron Section 60, on behalf of LJA Engineering, Precinct 3.

E. Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Tamarron Section 60, Precinct 3.

F. Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Tamarron Section 60, Precinct 3.

G. 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 Grand Vista Section 24, on behalf of Taylor Morrison Inc., Precinct 2.

H. Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Grand Vista Section 24, Precinct 2.

I. Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Grand Vista Section 24, Precinct 2.

J. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a 0.0186 acre tract of land conveyed by Donation Deed from 5690 – (Westheimer, Houston), L.P, to Fort Bend County; authorize payment of title policy fees related to such conveyance, regarding Parcel 202 of Grand Parkway (SH 99) Frontage Roads Segment 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 17303, Precinct 3 and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

K. Take all appropriate action on request to update temporary road closure that was previously approved by Commissioners Court on April 6, 2021, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code for Ransom Road (both directions), from River Pointe Church to Hudson Oaks Lane, beginning September 7, 2021 to the end of the project, Mobility Bond Project No. 17103, Precinct 1.

L. Take all appropriate action on Grade Crossing Construction and Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and BNSF Railway Company in an estimated amount of $927,932, and approve acceptance of an Easement and Memorandum of Easement, regarding Benton Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17110, Precinct 1, and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

28. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

A. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on acceptance of refund of overpayment in an amount of $7.08 from TXU Energy to provide assistance to qualified county residents under the TXU Energy Assistance Program.

B. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on acceptance of refund of overpayment in an amount of $119.22 from TXU Energy to provide assistance to qualified county residents under the TXU Energy Assistance Program.

C. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on acceptance of funds in an amount of $25,000 from NRG (Reliant) Energy to provide assistance to qualified County residents under the NRG (Reliant Energy CARE Program).

D. Emergency Medical Services: Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Golden Hour Data Systems, Inc., for Revenue Cycle Management Services at no cost to the County.

29. HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Take all appropriate action to purchase one property, File Number: BOFB2001773, under the 2016 Hazard Mitigation buyout grant (FEMA Project Number DR-4269-006 and FEMA Project Number DR-4269-007) in an amount of $162,238.14 plus the necessary closing costs, with an overall project cost match by the County of twenty-five percent, and authorize County Judge to sign all closing documents. (Fund: 2016 Hazard Mitigation Grant)

30. HUMAN RESOURCES:

Take all appropriate action to authorize the County Judge to execute Fort Bend County’s Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) Plan Authorization for the Plan Year 2022 and consider action on the following items: changes in the plan provisions for non-retirees; Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees; and payment of a rate greater than the TCDRS required rate.

31. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 1, PLACE 1 :

Take all appropriate action on transfer in an amount of $1,100 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Fees to allocate funds to cover negative balance in the Fees Account for expenses covering water invoices and future Westlaw fees for the remainder of the 2021 fiscal budget.

32. PARKS & RECREATION:

A. Take all appropriate action on request from Attack Poverty to waive rental fees for use of one (1) pavilion in Jones Creek Ranch Park on October 9, 2021 for Attack Poverty Family Day.

B. Take all appropriate action on a request from Marine Corp League Katy to waive rental fees for the use of one (1) pavilion at Jones Creek Ranch Park on October 23, 2021 for a veterans family gathering.

33. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution to Discontinue the Provision of Charter Services to stay in compliance with the Federal Transportation Administration.

B. Take all appropriate action on Project Grant Agreement RUR 2202 (11) between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation for FY2022 Section 5311 State Funds in an amount of $333,994, with no local match required, effective September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

C. Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Transportation Policy Council (TPC) as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Houston-Galveston Region, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), and other participating regional transit stakeholders including the following: Brazos Transit District, Colorado Valley Transit District, Gulf Coast Transit District (Connect Transit), Fort Bend County Transit, City of Conroe, Harris County Community Services Department -Transit Services, The Woodlands Township, and City of Galveston (Island Transit) to develop a regional transit seamless fare system.

34. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Whitley Penn, LLP, pursuant to RFP 20-083 for renewal audit services and additional services in an additional amount of $349,300 for a total contract amount not to exceed $575,550 effective through July 31, 2022. (Fund: Non-Departmental Fees and American Rescue Plan Act)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase two (2) Diesel Genset Generators from Cummins Sales and Service, utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract Number HGAC-GE-02-20 for an amount not to exceed $197,197.08. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act -CIP)

C. Take all appropriate action on Agreements for Direct Services for the Prevention of Violence or Abuse/Neglect of a Child between Fort Bend County and the following agencies to provide services effective through December 30, 2021, funded by the Family Protection Fee, pursuant to Section 51.961 of the Texas Government Code: Fort Bend County Women's Center Inc. in the amount of $16,455.70; Community Partners Rainbow Room in the amount of $5,000; and Child Advocates of Fort Bend Inc. in the amount of $17,955.70.

D. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Planning Services between Fort Bend County and BOLDplanning, Inc. to provide continuity or operations planning services in an amount not to exceed $19,050. (Fund: Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Urban Area Security Initiative Grant)

E. Take all appropriate action on RFQ 21-095, Project Management for Construction Services for the Precinct 3 North Library.

F. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 between Fort Bend County and Gutier LLC, pursuant to Bid 21-035 for additional services in an amount of $18,924.37 for a total contract amount not to exceed $94,623.37 for relocation of the Jaybird Monument. (Fund: Landfill Tipping Fees)

G. Take all appropriate action on Bid 21-096 Detention Excavation and Fill Work at Daily Park in Precinct 3 for Fort Bend County. (Fund: Precinct 3 Parks Bond)

H. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service for National Fire Protection Association Transportation Specialist classes in an amount not to exceed $51,420. (Fund: Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Urban Area Security Initiative Grant)

I. Take all appropriate action on the purchase of APX 6000 radios and services from Harris County Universal Services in an amount of $57,768 utilizing the State of Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act)

J. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Homeland Preparedness Project for public health volunteer recruiting, pursuant to SOQ 07-038 for a total contract amount not to exceed $72,000 effective through June 30, 2022. (Fund: Health and Human Services, Cities Readiness Initiative Grant)

K. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for RFP 21-042 Transportation Services of Decedents with Caring Transports LLC. (Fund: Medical Examiner and Social Services)

L. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and HJ Consulting, Inc., to increase the contract by $18,862.42 for a total contract amount not to exceed $319,002.69 pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding Westenfeldt Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17124x, Precinct 1. (Fund: Landfill Tipping Fees)

M. 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 $703,319 pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding McKaskle Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 20408, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

N. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Halff Associates, Inc., to increase the contract by $6,590 for a total contract amount not to exceed $443,460 pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding Bamore Road Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 17105, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

O. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Gradient Group, LLC, for a total contract amount not to exceed $279,791.60 pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding Reading Road Intersections, Mobility Bond Project No. 20109, Precinct 1. (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.

Fort Bend Drainage District

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 9

Items 40 & 41

41. Adjournment.

Aug 24, 2021 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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