NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
10. 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:
11. FIRE MARSHAL:
12. 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 January 31, 2022, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
13. 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 January 31, 2022, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Requesting a Project in Fort Bend County, Texas to be financed by the Calhoun County Navigation Industrial Development Authority for purposes of Chapter 501 of the Texas Local Government Code regarding a natural gas pipeline project known as the SCRX Pipeline.
B. Take all appropriate action to Order an Election to Confirm the Creation of Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 9 in Precinct 1, and authorize the imposition of a tax not to exceed the rate allowed by Section 48-E, Article III, of the Texas Constitution, as authorized by Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.018.
Take all appropriate action on Amendment No.1 to Arcola Reinvestment Zone Development Plan Agreement between Fort Bend County, the City of Arcola, Texas, Reinvestment Zone Number One City of Arcola and Arcola Municipal Management District No. 1, effective December 14, 2021.
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Houston - Galveston Area Council of Governments Regional Revolving Loan Program which will be funded in the amount of $2,000,000 effective through December 31, 2028 to mitigate financial impact to qualifying Fort Bend County small businesses due to COVID-19 pandemic. (Fund: Revenue Replacement - American Rescue Plan Act - Small Business)
B. Take all appropriate action on Community and Economic Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and the Fort Bend History Association in an amount of $1,000,000 for the term of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. (Fund: Revenue Replacement, American Rescue Plan Act, General Fund)
A. Take all appropriate action on Grant Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in an amount of $104,975 for the Felony Drug Court (CARD) and the Misdemeanor Drug Court programs, with no matching funds required by Fort Bend County for the period of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023.
B. Take all appropriate action on a request for six (6) new grant-funded, full-time positions, Pre-Trial Monitors, Grade 9 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, effective February 8, 2022. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act)
C. Take all appropriate action on a request for a new grant-funded, full-time position, Supervisor, Grade 12 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective February 8, 2022. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act)
A. Take all appropriate action on request to ratify application for FY2023 Texas Department of Transportation for participation in the Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the amount of $19,532.25 with a local match of $5,092.23 for a total project amount of $224,624.48 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Constable Pct. 1)
B. Take all appropriate action on request to ratify application for FY2023 Texas Department of Transportation for participation in the Commercial Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the amount of $11,959.40 with a local match of $3,420.81 for a total project amount of $15,380.21 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Constable Pct. 1)
Take all appropriate action on the Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 133, with services to be provided by the office of Constable Mike Beard, Constable Precinct 4.
A. Take all appropriate action to Repeal Former County Regulations of Fort Bend County for Massage Parlors passed on August 27, 1977 and record non-substantive corrections (due to clerical error) to the Order Adopting the Regulations Prohibiting Massage Parlors and the Regulations Prohibiting Massage Parlors approved by the Commissioners Court on January 25, 2022.
B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Order decreeing the acquisition of property to be a public necessity and authorize the acquisition and payment of compensation regarding 10th Street Project No. 20106, Precinct 4.
A. Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $182,607 for the Violence Against Women Prosecutor and Investigator Program, with a cash match of $279,729 for a total budget of $462,336, for the period of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. (Fund: District Attorney)
B. Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $80,000 for the Violence Against Women Adult Sexual Assault Prosecutor, with a cash match of $67,321 for a total budget of $147,321 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: District Attorney)
C. Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in an amount of $250,000 for the Human Trafficking Investigation and Prosecution Project with no cash match for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
D. Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $105,659 for the Victim Witness Staff Expansion Program, with a cash match of $106,922 for a total budget of $212,581 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: District Attorney)
E. Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in an amount of $18,000 with no cash match for the District Attorney Forensic Evidence Testing Grant for the period of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023.
A. Take all appropriate action on the request for a variance to the block length requirements as stated in Section 5.5.A.2 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for the Sorrento Development on behalf of D.R. Horton – Texas, Ltd., Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on Joint Participation Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 134, regarding West Airport Pavement Rehabilitation, Mobility Bond Project Number 20319x, Precinct 3.
C. Take all appropriate action to accept a 0.0513 acre tract of land conveyed by donation deed from Del Webb Sweetgrass Homeowner Association, Inc., to Fort Bend County regarding Fountain Grass Lane within Del Webb Richmond Section 8, Precinct 4, and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.
A. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for the Delivery of Donated Live Oak Trees between Fort Bend County and Chasewood Community Improvement Association.
B. Take all appropriate action on changes to the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds Fee Schedule, to show a $10 fee per small stall rental and $20 fee per stall clean-up, as deemed necessary.
C. Take all appropriate action on request from Southwest Trail Riders Association to use Mustang Park's parking lot on February 23, 2022 and February 24, 2022 to stage wagons for their trail ride to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
A. Take all appropriate action to amend Bid 22-006 term contract for Law Enforcement Uniforms and Duty Gear with Galls to add items to the contract.
B. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and NOVA Solutions, Inc., utilizing TIPS Contract Number 200301 for the purchase of workstation furniture for the new Emergency Operations Center, in an amount not to exceed $88,972. (Fund: Advanced Funding)
C. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(7) for the purchase available from only one source, and approve Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Gale, a Cengage Learning Company, for the print titles and e-books for the Library System in an amount not to exceed $105,759.27 effective October 1, 2021 through September 31, 2022. (Fund: Library)
D. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(7) for the purchase of digital library eBooks available from only one source, LexisNexis, in a total contract amount not to exceed $173,209 for the term December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2025. (Fund: Law Library)
E. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(7) for the purchase available from one source and approve the renewal of Software Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Tyler Technologies, Inc., for software support and maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $384,808.52 for Fiscal Year 2022. (Fund: Information Technology)
F. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(7) for the purchase of ballistic helmets and helmet covers from only one source, Team Wendy, in an amount not to exceed $78,732.94. (Fund: Urban Area Security Initiative - Homeland Security Grants Division)
G. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Election Systems and Software, LLC, for the purchase of voting software, supplies, license fees, and maintenance, utilizing BuyBoard Contract Number 542-17 in an amount not to exceed $214,530 effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. (Fund: Information Technology)
H. 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, 2022. (Fund: Homeland Security & Emergency Management Grant)
I. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and SHI Government Solutions, Inc., utilizing BuyBoard Contract Number 661-22 for Cartegraph Software License and Implementation for Road and Bridge in an amount not to exceed $3,210,629.87 for a 10-year term from the date of execution. (Fund: Advanced Funding Resolution/Certificates of Obligation)
J. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Construction Materials Testing Services between Fort Bend County and B2Z Engineering, LLC, in a total contract amount not to exceed $23,532 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Pheasant Creek at Old Richmond, Mobility Bond Project No. 17415, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
K. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Construction Materials Testing Services between Fort Bend County and B2Z Engineering, LLC, for a total contract amount not to exceed $63,687.50, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Madden Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17416, Precincts 3 and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
L. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 between Fort Bend County and Third Coast Services, LLC, to increase the contract in an amount of $27,700.55 for a total amount not to exceed $288,110.90, pursuant to Bid No. 21-038; regarding Clodine Road at West Bellfort Boulevard, Precincts 3 and 4.
M. Take all appropriate action on Bid 22-039 for Construction of Right Turn Lane for Pin Oak at Katy Flewellen Road for Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Project No. 17322X.
A. Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and the United States Marshals Service for participation in the Fugitive Task Force. (Fund: United States Marshal Service Asset Forfeitures)
B. Take all appropriate action on Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Agreement to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $10,000 for overtime, for the strike force/strategic initiative programs administered by the Sheriff's Office, with no additional funds required by Fort Bend County, for the period of January 18, 2022 through September 30, 2022.
C. Take all appropriate action on grant application to the Houston - Galveston Area Council for Law Enforcement Training FY2022 - FY2023 in the amount of $365,008 with no cash match required by Fort Bend County. (Fund: Enforcement/ Student Registration Fees)
D. Take all appropriate action on a request to eliminate position Number 5601-0867, Telecommunications Officer II, in the Sheriff’s Office, and create two (2) part-time Telecommunication Officers positions, effective February 8, 2022. (Fund: Sheriff Enforcement)
Take all appropriate action to address the staffing shortage in the Tax Assessors Office due to the effects of the pandemic and increased demand for services.
Workshop to receive a presentation from MPact Strategic Consulting regarding 2nd round of Grants from the American Rescue Plan Act budget for eligible businesses along with online training resources for Small Businesses and employees.
C. Take all appropriate action to approve the second round of Small Business Grants for eligible businesses with no change in the program or budget.
D. Take all appropriate action to approve the Online Small Business Training Program to be funded from the current budget from American Rescue Plan Act - Small Business.
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.
C. § 551.089. Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to discuss or deliberate regarding security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information; or the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.
NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
10. 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:
11. FIRE MARSHAL:
12. 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 January 31, 2022, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
13. 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 January 31, 2022, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution Requesting a Project in Fort Bend County, Texas to be financed by the Calhoun County Navigation Industrial Development Authority for purposes of Chapter 501 of the Texas Local Government Code regarding a natural gas pipeline project known as the SCRX Pipeline.
B. Take all appropriate action to Order an Election to Confirm the Creation of Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 9 in Precinct 1, and authorize the imposition of a tax not to exceed the rate allowed by Section 48-E, Article III, of the Texas Constitution, as authorized by Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.018.
Take all appropriate action on Amendment No.1 to Arcola Reinvestment Zone Development Plan Agreement between Fort Bend County, the City of Arcola, Texas, Reinvestment Zone Number One City of Arcola and Arcola Municipal Management District No. 1, effective December 14, 2021.
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Houston - Galveston Area Council of Governments Regional Revolving Loan Program which will be funded in the amount of $2,000,000 effective through December 31, 2028 to mitigate financial impact to qualifying Fort Bend County small businesses due to COVID-19 pandemic. (Fund: Revenue Replacement - American Rescue Plan Act - Small Business)
B. Take all appropriate action on Community and Economic Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and the Fort Bend History Association in an amount of $1,000,000 for the term of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. (Fund: Revenue Replacement, American Rescue Plan Act, General Fund)
A. Take all appropriate action on Grant Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in an amount of $104,975 for the Felony Drug Court (CARD) and the Misdemeanor Drug Court programs, with no matching funds required by Fort Bend County for the period of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023.
B. Take all appropriate action on a request for six (6) new grant-funded, full-time positions, Pre-Trial Monitors, Grade 9 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, effective February 8, 2022. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act)
C. Take all appropriate action on a request for a new grant-funded, full-time position, Supervisor, Grade 12 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective February 8, 2022. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act)
A. Take all appropriate action on request to ratify application for FY2023 Texas Department of Transportation for participation in the Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the amount of $19,532.25 with a local match of $5,092.23 for a total project amount of $224,624.48 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Constable Pct. 1)
B. Take all appropriate action on request to ratify application for FY2023 Texas Department of Transportation for participation in the Commercial Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the amount of $11,959.40 with a local match of $3,420.81 for a total project amount of $15,380.21 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Constable Pct. 1)
Take all appropriate action on the Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 133, with services to be provided by the office of Constable Mike Beard, Constable Precinct 4.
A. Take all appropriate action to Repeal Former County Regulations of Fort Bend County for Massage Parlors passed on August 27, 1977 and record non-substantive corrections (due to clerical error) to the Order Adopting the Regulations Prohibiting Massage Parlors and the Regulations Prohibiting Massage Parlors approved by the Commissioners Court on January 25, 2022.
B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Order decreeing the acquisition of property to be a public necessity and authorize the acquisition and payment of compensation regarding 10th Street Project No. 20106, Precinct 4.
A. Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $182,607 for the Violence Against Women Prosecutor and Investigator Program, with a cash match of $279,729 for a total budget of $462,336, for the period of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. (Fund: District Attorney)
B. Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $80,000 for the Violence Against Women Adult Sexual Assault Prosecutor, with a cash match of $67,321 for a total budget of $147,321 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: District Attorney)
C. Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in an amount of $250,000 for the Human Trafficking Investigation and Prosecution Project with no cash match for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
D. Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $105,659 for the Victim Witness Staff Expansion Program, with a cash match of $106,922 for a total budget of $212,581 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: District Attorney)
E. Take all appropriate action on Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in an amount of $18,000 with no cash match for the District Attorney Forensic Evidence Testing Grant for the period of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023.
A. Take all appropriate action on the request for a variance to the block length requirements as stated in Section 5.5.A.2 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for the Sorrento Development on behalf of D.R. Horton – Texas, Ltd., Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on Joint Participation Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 134, regarding West Airport Pavement Rehabilitation, Mobility Bond Project Number 20319x, Precinct 3.
C. Take all appropriate action to accept a 0.0513 acre tract of land conveyed by donation deed from Del Webb Sweetgrass Homeowner Association, Inc., to Fort Bend County regarding Fountain Grass Lane within Del Webb Richmond Section 8, Precinct 4, and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.
A. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for the Delivery of Donated Live Oak Trees between Fort Bend County and Chasewood Community Improvement Association.
B. Take all appropriate action on changes to the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds Fee Schedule, to show a $10 fee per small stall rental and $20 fee per stall clean-up, as deemed necessary.
C. Take all appropriate action on request from Southwest Trail Riders Association to use Mustang Park's parking lot on February 23, 2022 and February 24, 2022 to stage wagons for their trail ride to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
A. Take all appropriate action to amend Bid 22-006 term contract for Law Enforcement Uniforms and Duty Gear with Galls to add items to the contract.
B. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and NOVA Solutions, Inc., utilizing TIPS Contract Number 200301 for the purchase of workstation furniture for the new Emergency Operations Center, in an amount not to exceed $88,972. (Fund: Advanced Funding)
C. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(7) for the purchase available from only one source, and approve Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Gale, a Cengage Learning Company, for the print titles and e-books for the Library System in an amount not to exceed $105,759.27 effective October 1, 2021 through September 31, 2022. (Fund: Library)
D. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(7) for the purchase of digital library eBooks available from only one source, LexisNexis, in a total contract amount not to exceed $173,209 for the term December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2025. (Fund: Law Library)
E. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(7) for the purchase available from one source and approve the renewal of Software Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Tyler Technologies, Inc., for software support and maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $384,808.52 for Fiscal Year 2022. (Fund: Information Technology)
F. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(7) for the purchase of ballistic helmets and helmet covers from only one source, Team Wendy, in an amount not to exceed $78,732.94. (Fund: Urban Area Security Initiative - Homeland Security Grants Division)
G. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Election Systems and Software, LLC, for the purchase of voting software, supplies, license fees, and maintenance, utilizing BuyBoard Contract Number 542-17 in an amount not to exceed $214,530 effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. (Fund: Information Technology)
H. 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, 2022. (Fund: Homeland Security & Emergency Management Grant)
I. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and SHI Government Solutions, Inc., utilizing BuyBoard Contract Number 661-22 for Cartegraph Software License and Implementation for Road and Bridge in an amount not to exceed $3,210,629.87 for a 10-year term from the date of execution. (Fund: Advanced Funding Resolution/Certificates of Obligation)
J. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Construction Materials Testing Services between Fort Bend County and B2Z Engineering, LLC, in a total contract amount not to exceed $23,532 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Pheasant Creek at Old Richmond, Mobility Bond Project No. 17415, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
K. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Construction Materials Testing Services between Fort Bend County and B2Z Engineering, LLC, for a total contract amount not to exceed $63,687.50, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Madden Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17416, Precincts 3 and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
L. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 between Fort Bend County and Third Coast Services, LLC, to increase the contract in an amount of $27,700.55 for a total amount not to exceed $288,110.90, pursuant to Bid No. 21-038; regarding Clodine Road at West Bellfort Boulevard, Precincts 3 and 4.
M. Take all appropriate action on Bid 22-039 for Construction of Right Turn Lane for Pin Oak at Katy Flewellen Road for Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Project No. 17322X.
A. Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and the United States Marshals Service for participation in the Fugitive Task Force. (Fund: United States Marshal Service Asset Forfeitures)
B. Take all appropriate action on Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Agreement to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $10,000 for overtime, for the strike force/strategic initiative programs administered by the Sheriff's Office, with no additional funds required by Fort Bend County, for the period of January 18, 2022 through September 30, 2022.
C. Take all appropriate action on grant application to the Houston - Galveston Area Council for Law Enforcement Training FY2022 - FY2023 in the amount of $365,008 with no cash match required by Fort Bend County. (Fund: Enforcement/ Student Registration Fees)
D. Take all appropriate action on a request to eliminate position Number 5601-0867, Telecommunications Officer II, in the Sheriff’s Office, and create two (2) part-time Telecommunication Officers positions, effective February 8, 2022. (Fund: Sheriff Enforcement)
Take all appropriate action to address the staffing shortage in the Tax Assessors Office due to the effects of the pandemic and increased demand for services.
Workshop to receive a presentation from MPact Strategic Consulting regarding 2nd round of Grants from the American Rescue Plan Act budget for eligible businesses along with online training resources for Small Businesses and employees.
C. Take all appropriate action to approve the second round of Small Business Grants for eligible businesses with no change in the program or budget.
D. Take all appropriate action to approve the Online Small Business Training Program to be funded from the current budget from American Rescue Plan Act - Small Business.
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.
C. § 551.089. Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to discuss or deliberate regarding security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information; or the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.