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NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Ken DeMerchant.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on September 7, 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:

A. Conduct Public Hearing on the proposal to increase the 2021 tax rate for Fort Bend County.

B. Conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget of Fort Bend County for Fiscal Year 2022, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 111.067.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6-19

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. BUDGET TRANSFER(s):

9. CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

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. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

15. HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

16. HUMAN RESOURCES:

17. PARKS & RECREATION:

18. PURCHASING:

19. ROAD & BRIDGE:

A. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

B. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

C. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

D. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:

A. Take all appropriate action to establish the regular meeting schedule of Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 81.005(a) for Fiscal Year 2022, meeting every Tuesday except the third and fifth Tuesday of each month, at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom located on the second floor of the Courthouse at 401 Jackson Street in Richmond, Texas.

B. Take all appropriate action to rescind approval of Agenda Item 24A by Commissioners Court on August 24, 2021, for Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and API Realty, LLC, located within City of Sugar Land Reinvestment Zone 23 and consider approval of the same Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and API Realty, LLC, located within the correctly identified City of Sugar Land Reinvestment Zone 2018-01.

A. Take all appropriate action on FY2022 Proposed Positions for Fort Bend County.

B. Take all appropriate action to set the FY2022 Salaries for Elected Officials of Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec 152.011.

C. Take all appropriate action to assign vehicles to Fort Bend County departments and offices as presented on FY2022 Fleet Management.

D. Take all appropriate action on list of take home vehicles for FY2022, pursuant to County Employee Information Manual, Policy 612.

E. Take all appropriate action to adopt the 2021 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County, and take a record vote, pursuant to Property Tax Code 26.05, as follows: Proposed General Fund Tax Rate $0.3320 Proposed OPEB Trust Tax Rate $0.0100 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate $0.0185 Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund Tax Rate $0.0778 TOTAL PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.4383

F. Take all appropriate action to adopt the Fort Bend County Budget for FY 2022, and take a record vote, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec 111.068.

G. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $253,191 from Non-Departmental PO Contingency into Vehicle Maintenance Fuel and Oil, to allocate funds necessary for fuel through the end of FY2021.

A. Take all appropriate action on application to Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in an amount of $19,532.25 with a cash match of $5,092.23 for participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – Comprehensive, effective October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

B. Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – Commercial Vehicle (STEP-CMV) in the amount of $11,959.40 with a local match of $3,400.96 for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

Take all appropriate action to ratify acceptance of grant funds in an amount of $25,024 from the Office of the Attorney General for the Victim Coordinator & Liaison Grant Program for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 with no cash match required by Fort Bend County. (Fund: District Attorney)

25. ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Owner Agent Designation Form by Fort Bend County to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, regarding Chimney Rock, Mobility Bond Project No. 17202, Precincts 1 and 2.

B. Take all appropriate action on Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd., regarding Cottonwood School Road and Cottonwood Church Road, Precinct 1.

C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Rolling Oaks Homeowners Association Inc., for Installation and Maintenance of Signs within Rolling Oaks Subdivision, Precinct 3.

D. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Roadway Use and Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and AP Solar 2, LLC, regarding Fighting Jays Solar Farm, Precinct 1.

26. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the use of Certificates of Obligation to purchase land, including earnest money, and geotech soil boring services for the future Precinct 4 Facility in an amount of $1,303,659. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)

27. FIRE MARSHAL:

Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position No. 5431-0004, from Deputy Chief-Fire Marshal, Grade 12 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group to Assistant Chief, Grade 13 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, in the Fire Marshal's Office, effective September 14, 2021. (Fund: Fire Marshal)

28. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Take all appropriate action on request to create a new full time position, Health Equity Program Manager, Grade 13 of the Public Health Policy Group, in the Health & Human Services Department, effective September 14, 2021. (Funding: Health Disparities Grant)

29. PARKS & RECREATION:

Take all appropriate action on request from Oak Hill Estates Home Owners Association, to waive rental fees for use of one (1) pavilion in Jones Creek Ranch Park on September 15, 2021 for a Home Owners Association meeting.

30. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Unique Digital Technology, Inc. utilizing DIR-TSO-4299 for the purchase and deployment of virtual servers in an amount not to exceed $195,454.16. (Fund: Information Technology)

B. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 between Fort Bend County and Triple B Services, LLP, to extend the contract time until January 15, 2022 and increase the contract in an amount of $77,026 for a total amount not to exceed $998,015 pursuant to Bid No. 21-056; regarding Sims Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17119x, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

C. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Construction Management Services between Fort Bend County and AECOM Technical Services, Inc., in an additional amount of $14,832 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,091,632 pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding 2013 and 2017 Mobility Projects within all Precincts. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

D. Take all appropriate action on RFQ 21-098 Professional Services for Countywide Facilities Assessments, Reports and Recommendations for Fort Bend County.

E. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Conference Technologies, Inc., utilizing TIPS Contract No. 2000904 in an additional amount of $13,981.94 for a total contract amount not to exceed $112,591.29, for additional replacement speakers for the Landmark Community Center AV Project. (Fund: Information Technology)

F. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and AGCM, Inc. for project management of construction services in support of the Precinct 3 North Library Project, pursuant to RFQ 21-095, in an amount not to exceed $217,620. (Fund: 2015 Bonds and Certificates of Obligation)

G. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and DSI Medical Services, Inc. for Employee Alcohol and Drug Testing Services, pursuant to RFP 22-003, in an amount not to exceed $70,000 for the 2022 budget year. (Fund: Human Resources and Risk Management)

31. Approve Bills.

32. Authorize County Auditor to pay and release time-sensitive disbursements on September 23, 2021 to be ratified by Commissioners Court on September 28, 2021.

33. WORKSHOP:

Workshop to receive an update by the Houston Galveston Area Council, Water Resources Committee.

34. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code: (Part 1 of 2)

§ 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. 1

34. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code: (Part 2 of 2)

Items 35 & 36

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

36. Adjournment.

Sep 14, 2021 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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