NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
7. COUNTY JUDGE:
8. AUDITOR:
9. BUDGET TRANSFER(s):
10. COUNTY TREASURER:
11. DISTRICT CLERK:
12. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:
13. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:
14. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:
15. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
16. 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:
17. 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 September 19, 2022, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
18. 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 September 19, 2022, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
A. Take all appropriate action on request to waive Fire Code permit fees for The Village of Pleak Volunteer Fire Department, Precinct 4.
B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution designating a contiguous geographic area within Fort Bend County as Reinvestment Zone No. 1, for tax increment financing purposes pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code; create a Board of Directors for such zone; containing findings and provisions related to the foregoing subject; providing a severability clause.
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreements for Additional Law Enforcement Services with services to be provided by the Office of Fort Bend Constable Precinct 1, effective through September 30, 2023 between Fort Bend County and the following entities: 1. Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 182; 2. Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 58; and 3. Harris/Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 1
B. Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for participation in the FY2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – Comprehensive in the amount of $19,532.25 with a local match of $5,314.04 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Constable Pct 1 – Grant Allocations)
C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – Commercial Vehicle in the amount of $11,959.40 with a local match of $3,539.94 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Constable Pct 1 – Grant Allocations)
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreements for Additional Law Enforcement Services with services to be provided by the Office of Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 4, effective through September 30, 2023 between Fort Bend County and the following entities: 1. Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 155; 2. Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 146; 3. Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 165; and 4. Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 162
A. Take all appropriate action on revision to Letter of No Objection previously approved by Commissioners Court on August 9, 2022, agenda item 24B between Fort Bend County and DOW Pipeline Company, regarding Katy Flewellen Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13316, Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for City-Managed Mobility Project between Fort Bend County and City of Missouri City to increase the contract in the amount of $83,000 for a total contract not to exceed $2,103,000 regarding Sienna Parkway Intersections, Mobility Bond Project No. 17205, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
C. Take all appropriate action on request from Doucet Engineers, on behalf of Texas Department of Transportation, for right of entry to two properties owned by Fort Bend County located on Highway 36 South, Rosenberg, Texas, Precincts 1 and 4.
D. Take all appropriate action on Advance Funding Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation in an estimated amount of $13,406,870 in which the County is responsible for one-hundred percent of the actual costs, regarding SH 99 Frontage Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 20301, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
E. Take all appropriate action on authorization to purchase Parcel R149589_02 in the amount of $30,584.66 plus the necessary costs, authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents regarding West Sycamore Road, Seg. 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 17122x, Precinct 2, and authorize County Clerk to record said deed and related documents in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Landfill Tipping Fees)
F. Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure beginning on or after October 17, 2022 for five days, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, for Barak Road, immediately east of State Highway 36, Precinct 2.
G. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a .0255 acre tract of land conveyed by donation deed from Texas Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Inc. to Fort Bend County and authorize payment of title policy fees related to such conveyance, regarding Parcel R49686 of Fairgrounds Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 20124x, Precinct 1, and authorize County Clerk to record deed and related documents in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)
H. Take all appropriate action to rescind Agenda Item 24C approved by Commissioners Court on August 9, 2022 pertaining to the Reimbursement Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company, regarding FM 521 (south), Mobility Bond Project No. 17111, Precinct 2.
I. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the requirements as stated in Section 5.14.E.4 minimum lot size, Section 5.14.E.1 corner lot width, Section 5.12.C.5 building separation, Section 5.11.A.3 rear lot utility easement, Section 5.6.A dead-end street, Section 5.9.A.1 private street standard requirements of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Light Haven at District West Sec 1 on behalf of BGE Engineering, Precinct 4.
J. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the Cul-de-sac length requirements as stated in Section 5.6.B.2 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Millers Pass on behalf of Costello Engineering, Precinct 4.
K. Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Millers Pass, Precinct 4.
L. Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Millers Pass, Precinct 4.
M. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions in Fort Bend County, specifically Section 6, and Appendix X regarding street acceptance procedures and guidelines, Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Take all appropriate action on Blanket Easement from CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, regarding electrical distribution, located at the North Library, 6350 Texas Heritage Parkway in Fulshear, Texas, Precinct 1.
Take all appropriate action on Second Supplemental Order Supplementing and Clarifying Toll Violation Enforcement Procedures to allow Fort Bend County to take and retain possession of a vehicle until the amount of unpaid tolls and related charges are paid.
A. Take all appropriate action on the Adoption of Amended and Restated Order Establishing a Toll Rate Schedule for the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road System; Prohibiting the Operation of a Motor Vehicle on the Road System after Failure to Pay Required Toll or Charge; Establishing an Administrative Adjudication Hearing Procedure for Violation of this Order; Containing Other Provisions Relating to the Subject.
B. Take all appropriate action of termination of Joint Project Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road and regarding construction of Traffic Signal System at Peek Road.
Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and the Texas Department of Public Safety to purchase encrypted communications equipment that is programmed accordingly, through the Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan, utilizing grant funds.
A. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on request to create one (1) full-time, grant-funded position, Eligibility Worker, Grade 7, of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, in the Health & Human Services-Social Services Department, effective September 27, 2022. (Fund: Community Development Block Grant HUD Grant)
B. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on request to Ratify Application for public assistance grant funds in the amount of $717,890 from the National Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 41 administered by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries (ACAM) for the use in the following categories Food: $42,500; Utilities: $232,500, and Rent/Mortgage: $442,890 with no cash match required by Fort Bend County.
C. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on request to Ratify Application for public assistance grant funds in the amount of $717,890 from the National Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 40 administered by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries (ACAM) for the use in the following categories Food: $42,500; Utilities: $232,500, and Rent/Mortgage: $442,890 with no cash match required by Fort Bend County.
Take all appropriate action to authorize the use of Advanced Funding/Certificates of Obligation for the purchase of a 4-door sedan vehicle for the new Economic Opportunity Development Director, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 per the vehicle selection on Bid No. 22-081.
Take all appropriate action on License Agreement between Fort Bend County and Energy Youth Cricket, for use of the cricket field at Mission West Park to promote the sport and hobby of cricket and development of good sportsmanship and cooperation.
A. Take all appropriate action on Project Grant Agreement No. BBF 2302 (11) 050_22 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation for Fiscal Year 2022 Section 5339 Rural Federal funds in the amount of $76,028 with $15,206 in transportation development credits, no local match required. (Fund: Public Transportation)
B. Take all appropriate action on the adoption of the Fort Bend County Public Transportation Passenger Guidelines.
A. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and BLS Construction, pursuant to RFP 22-076, for Construction of Workshop Building at the Fairgrounds, in an amount not to exceed $213,000. (Fund: 2020 Parks Bond)
B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 23-004, term contract for Law Enforcement Uniforms, Duty Gear and Body Armor.
C. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Blueline TD LLC, for additional Professional Architectural and Engineering Services regarding the Fulshear Justice of the Peace Courthouse Annex, in an additional amount of $9,750 for a total contract not to exceed $115,206. (Fund: Renovation of Fulshear Library for Justice of Peace 1-2)
D. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of Airtraq™ Optical Laryngoscope product line from only one source, Mercury Medical for various departments upon request for Fiscal Year 2023 budgets.
E. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of Caterpillar repair parts from only one source, Mustang Machinery Company, Ltd. for various departments upon request for Fiscal Year 2023 budgets.
F. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Econolite Systems, Inc., utilizing Interlocal Agreement under Harris County Bid No. 18-0147 for additional repairs and maintenance of traffic signals, in an additional amount of $50,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $75,000 for FY2022. (Fund: Road & Bridge)
G. Take all appropriate action on the following Agreement between Fort Bend County and the Non-Profit American Rescue Plan Act Partnership Grant Program recipient for Fiscal Year 2021 funding, as approved by Commissioners Court on December 21, 2021; Agenda Item 20B, and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary documents upon receipt from the non-profit grant recipient. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act) Non-Profit Grant Recipient Total Amount Granted 2022 Allocation 2023 Allocation Rosenberg Railroad Museum $375,000 $187,500 $187,500
H. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Crain Group, LLC, pursuant to RFP 20-089 regarding construction of the Public Safety Annex, in a decreased amount of $6,412.24 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,671,217.47. (Fund: 2015 Facilities Bond Proposition 4 and General Fund Advance Funding Resolution)
I. Take all appropriate action on the Second Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County, TX and ImageSoft, Inc., utilizing DIR-TSO-4392 for additional OnBase solution enhancement services in the amount of $86,775.88. (Fund: Information Technology)
J. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. to increase the contract in the amount of $8,670 for a total contract amount not to exceed $560,739, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Moore Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17218x, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
K. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 2 between Fort Bend County and Traffic Systems Construction, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $136,927.48 for a total contract amount not to exceed $919,758.38, pursuant to Bid No. 22-014 regarding Traffic Signals in Precinct 3. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)
L. Take all appropriate action on Bid 22-100, Term Contract for Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation.
M. Take all appropriate action on Bid 23-005, Term Contract for Concrete Curbs and Gutters.
N. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and FireTron, Inc., utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System Contract No. RCSP210205, for renewal and additional fire and security alarm services, in an amount not to exceed $225,496.10, effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Various County Departments)
O. Take all appropriate action on Bid 23-003, Term Contract for Pressure Washing and Sealing of Various County Buildings.
P. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the purchase of vehicles, pursuant to Bid 22-081, as indicated on Purchasing Agent's form.
Q. Take all appropriate action on Bid 22-097, Purchase of Ambulance Modules.
R. Take all appropriate action on Service Agreement between Fort Bend County and Gartner, Inc., utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-4099 for subscription-based research and related services, in an amount not to exceed $190,128 effective November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023. (Fund: Information Technology)
S. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Software License and Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Zoll Data Systems, Inc., for annual patient care reporting and billing software maintenance for Emergency Medical Service, in an amount not to exceed $20,617.76 for remainder of Fiscal Year 2022 payments. (Fund: Information Technology)
T. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc., a sole source provider, as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(7), for Broadband Network Feasibility Study Phase 2 services, in an additional amount of $60,007 for a total contract amount not to exceed $159,605.40. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act)
U. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and CentralSquare Technologies, LLC, a sole source provider as authorized by Section 262.024 (a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code, for annual hardware and software subscription fees for the Sheriff's Office in an amount not to exceed $1,637,139.79 through September 26, 2027. (Fund: Debt Service)
V. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and The Segal Company, Inc., pursuant to RFP 21-089 for additional consulting services regarding the compensation study in an additional amount of $13,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $228,000. (Fund: Human Resources)
Take all appropriate action on Employee, Retiree under 65, Leave of Absence, and COBRA rates for the Fort Bend County medical, dental, and vision plans effective January 1, 2023, as presented by the Risk Management Director.
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Municipal Utility District No. 130, with services to be provided by the Sheriff's Office, effective through September 30, 2023.
B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Fort Bend County and Texas State University for the Sheriff's Office to accept grant funds in the amount of $12,500 for enforcement of Health and Safety law regarding the sale of tobacco to minors, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County, effective from the date of execution through August 31, 2023.
C. Take all appropriate action on Application to the Gary Sinise Foundation First Responders Outreach Grant FY2022 in the amount of $13,450.14 for Fort Bend County Sheriff Office's Helicopter Unit to acquire a Battery Startpac Ground Power Unit and two Start Sticks, and authorize grant writer as an additional designee to sign and submit certifications, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County, for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
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. § 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that Commissioners Court has received from a business prospect that Commissioners Court seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near Fort Bend County and with which Commissioners Court is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that Commissioners Court seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near Fort Bend County.
NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
7. COUNTY JUDGE:
8. AUDITOR:
9. BUDGET TRANSFER(s):
10. COUNTY TREASURER:
11. DISTRICT CLERK:
12. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:
13. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:
14. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:
15. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
16. 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:
17. 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 September 19, 2022, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
18. 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 September 19, 2022, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
A. Take all appropriate action on request to waive Fire Code permit fees for The Village of Pleak Volunteer Fire Department, Precinct 4.
B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution designating a contiguous geographic area within Fort Bend County as Reinvestment Zone No. 1, for tax increment financing purposes pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code; create a Board of Directors for such zone; containing findings and provisions related to the foregoing subject; providing a severability clause.
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreements for Additional Law Enforcement Services with services to be provided by the Office of Fort Bend Constable Precinct 1, effective through September 30, 2023 between Fort Bend County and the following entities: 1. Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 182; 2. Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 58; and 3. Harris/Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 1
B. Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for participation in the FY2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – Comprehensive in the amount of $19,532.25 with a local match of $5,314.04 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Constable Pct 1 – Grant Allocations)
C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – Commercial Vehicle in the amount of $11,959.40 with a local match of $3,539.94 for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Constable Pct 1 – Grant Allocations)
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreements for Additional Law Enforcement Services with services to be provided by the Office of Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 4, effective through September 30, 2023 between Fort Bend County and the following entities: 1. Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 155; 2. Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 146; 3. Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 165; and 4. Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 162
A. Take all appropriate action on revision to Letter of No Objection previously approved by Commissioners Court on August 9, 2022, agenda item 24B between Fort Bend County and DOW Pipeline Company, regarding Katy Flewellen Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13316, Precinct 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for City-Managed Mobility Project between Fort Bend County and City of Missouri City to increase the contract in the amount of $83,000 for a total contract not to exceed $2,103,000 regarding Sienna Parkway Intersections, Mobility Bond Project No. 17205, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
C. Take all appropriate action on request from Doucet Engineers, on behalf of Texas Department of Transportation, for right of entry to two properties owned by Fort Bend County located on Highway 36 South, Rosenberg, Texas, Precincts 1 and 4.
D. Take all appropriate action on Advance Funding Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation in an estimated amount of $13,406,870 in which the County is responsible for one-hundred percent of the actual costs, regarding SH 99 Frontage Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 20301, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
E. Take all appropriate action on authorization to purchase Parcel R149589_02 in the amount of $30,584.66 plus the necessary costs, authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents regarding West Sycamore Road, Seg. 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 17122x, Precinct 2, and authorize County Clerk to record said deed and related documents in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Landfill Tipping Fees)
F. Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure beginning on or after October 17, 2022 for five days, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, for Barak Road, immediately east of State Highway 36, Precinct 2.
G. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a .0255 acre tract of land conveyed by donation deed from Texas Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Inc. to Fort Bend County and authorize payment of title policy fees related to such conveyance, regarding Parcel R49686 of Fairgrounds Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 20124x, Precinct 1, and authorize County Clerk to record deed and related documents in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)
H. Take all appropriate action to rescind Agenda Item 24C approved by Commissioners Court on August 9, 2022 pertaining to the Reimbursement Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company, regarding FM 521 (south), Mobility Bond Project No. 17111, Precinct 2.
I. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the requirements as stated in Section 5.14.E.4 minimum lot size, Section 5.14.E.1 corner lot width, Section 5.12.C.5 building separation, Section 5.11.A.3 rear lot utility easement, Section 5.6.A dead-end street, Section 5.9.A.1 private street standard requirements of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Light Haven at District West Sec 1 on behalf of BGE Engineering, Precinct 4.
J. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the Cul-de-sac length requirements as stated in Section 5.6.B.2 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Millers Pass on behalf of Costello Engineering, Precinct 4.
K. Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Millers Pass, Precinct 4.
L. Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Millers Pass, Precinct 4.
M. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions in Fort Bend County, specifically Section 6, and Appendix X regarding street acceptance procedures and guidelines, Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Take all appropriate action on Blanket Easement from CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, regarding electrical distribution, located at the North Library, 6350 Texas Heritage Parkway in Fulshear, Texas, Precinct 1.
Take all appropriate action on Second Supplemental Order Supplementing and Clarifying Toll Violation Enforcement Procedures to allow Fort Bend County to take and retain possession of a vehicle until the amount of unpaid tolls and related charges are paid.
A. Take all appropriate action on the Adoption of Amended and Restated Order Establishing a Toll Rate Schedule for the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road System; Prohibiting the Operation of a Motor Vehicle on the Road System after Failure to Pay Required Toll or Charge; Establishing an Administrative Adjudication Hearing Procedure for Violation of this Order; Containing Other Provisions Relating to the Subject.
B. Take all appropriate action of termination of Joint Project Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road and regarding construction of Traffic Signal System at Peek Road.
Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and the Texas Department of Public Safety to purchase encrypted communications equipment that is programmed accordingly, through the Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan, utilizing grant funds.
A. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on request to create one (1) full-time, grant-funded position, Eligibility Worker, Grade 7, of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, in the Health & Human Services-Social Services Department, effective September 27, 2022. (Fund: Community Development Block Grant HUD Grant)
B. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on request to Ratify Application for public assistance grant funds in the amount of $717,890 from the National Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 41 administered by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries (ACAM) for the use in the following categories Food: $42,500; Utilities: $232,500, and Rent/Mortgage: $442,890 with no cash match required by Fort Bend County.
C. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on request to Ratify Application for public assistance grant funds in the amount of $717,890 from the National Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 40 administered by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries (ACAM) for the use in the following categories Food: $42,500; Utilities: $232,500, and Rent/Mortgage: $442,890 with no cash match required by Fort Bend County.
Take all appropriate action to authorize the use of Advanced Funding/Certificates of Obligation for the purchase of a 4-door sedan vehicle for the new Economic Opportunity Development Director, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 per the vehicle selection on Bid No. 22-081.
Take all appropriate action on License Agreement between Fort Bend County and Energy Youth Cricket, for use of the cricket field at Mission West Park to promote the sport and hobby of cricket and development of good sportsmanship and cooperation.
A. Take all appropriate action on Project Grant Agreement No. BBF 2302 (11) 050_22 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation for Fiscal Year 2022 Section 5339 Rural Federal funds in the amount of $76,028 with $15,206 in transportation development credits, no local match required. (Fund: Public Transportation)
B. Take all appropriate action on the adoption of the Fort Bend County Public Transportation Passenger Guidelines.
A. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and BLS Construction, pursuant to RFP 22-076, for Construction of Workshop Building at the Fairgrounds, in an amount not to exceed $213,000. (Fund: 2020 Parks Bond)
B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 23-004, term contract for Law Enforcement Uniforms, Duty Gear and Body Armor.
C. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Blueline TD LLC, for additional Professional Architectural and Engineering Services regarding the Fulshear Justice of the Peace Courthouse Annex, in an additional amount of $9,750 for a total contract not to exceed $115,206. (Fund: Renovation of Fulshear Library for Justice of Peace 1-2)
D. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of Airtraq™ Optical Laryngoscope product line from only one source, Mercury Medical for various departments upon request for Fiscal Year 2023 budgets.
E. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of Caterpillar repair parts from only one source, Mustang Machinery Company, Ltd. for various departments upon request for Fiscal Year 2023 budgets.
F. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Econolite Systems, Inc., utilizing Interlocal Agreement under Harris County Bid No. 18-0147 for additional repairs and maintenance of traffic signals, in an additional amount of $50,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $75,000 for FY2022. (Fund: Road & Bridge)
G. Take all appropriate action on the following Agreement between Fort Bend County and the Non-Profit American Rescue Plan Act Partnership Grant Program recipient for Fiscal Year 2021 funding, as approved by Commissioners Court on December 21, 2021; Agenda Item 20B, and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary documents upon receipt from the non-profit grant recipient. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act) Non-Profit Grant Recipient Total Amount Granted 2022 Allocation 2023 Allocation Rosenberg Railroad Museum $375,000 $187,500 $187,500
H. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Crain Group, LLC, pursuant to RFP 20-089 regarding construction of the Public Safety Annex, in a decreased amount of $6,412.24 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,671,217.47. (Fund: 2015 Facilities Bond Proposition 4 and General Fund Advance Funding Resolution)
I. Take all appropriate action on the Second Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County, TX and ImageSoft, Inc., utilizing DIR-TSO-4392 for additional OnBase solution enhancement services in the amount of $86,775.88. (Fund: Information Technology)
J. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. to increase the contract in the amount of $8,670 for a total contract amount not to exceed $560,739, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Moore Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17218x, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
K. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 2 between Fort Bend County and Traffic Systems Construction, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $136,927.48 for a total contract amount not to exceed $919,758.38, pursuant to Bid No. 22-014 regarding Traffic Signals in Precinct 3. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)
L. Take all appropriate action on Bid 22-100, Term Contract for Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation.
M. Take all appropriate action on Bid 23-005, Term Contract for Concrete Curbs and Gutters.
N. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and FireTron, Inc., utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System Contract No. RCSP210205, for renewal and additional fire and security alarm services, in an amount not to exceed $225,496.10, effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Various County Departments)
O. Take all appropriate action on Bid 23-003, Term Contract for Pressure Washing and Sealing of Various County Buildings.
P. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the purchase of vehicles, pursuant to Bid 22-081, as indicated on Purchasing Agent's form.
Q. Take all appropriate action on Bid 22-097, Purchase of Ambulance Modules.
R. Take all appropriate action on Service Agreement between Fort Bend County and Gartner, Inc., utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-4099 for subscription-based research and related services, in an amount not to exceed $190,128 effective November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023. (Fund: Information Technology)
S. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Software License and Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Zoll Data Systems, Inc., for annual patient care reporting and billing software maintenance for Emergency Medical Service, in an amount not to exceed $20,617.76 for remainder of Fiscal Year 2022 payments. (Fund: Information Technology)
T. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc., a sole source provider, as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(7), for Broadband Network Feasibility Study Phase 2 services, in an additional amount of $60,007 for a total contract amount not to exceed $159,605.40. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act)
U. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and CentralSquare Technologies, LLC, a sole source provider as authorized by Section 262.024 (a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code, for annual hardware and software subscription fees for the Sheriff's Office in an amount not to exceed $1,637,139.79 through September 26, 2027. (Fund: Debt Service)
V. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and The Segal Company, Inc., pursuant to RFP 21-089 for additional consulting services regarding the compensation study in an additional amount of $13,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $228,000. (Fund: Human Resources)
Take all appropriate action on Employee, Retiree under 65, Leave of Absence, and COBRA rates for the Fort Bend County medical, dental, and vision plans effective January 1, 2023, as presented by the Risk Management Director.
A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Municipal Utility District No. 130, with services to be provided by the Sheriff's Office, effective through September 30, 2023.
B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Fort Bend County and Texas State University for the Sheriff's Office to accept grant funds in the amount of $12,500 for enforcement of Health and Safety law regarding the sale of tobacco to minors, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County, effective from the date of execution through August 31, 2023.
C. Take all appropriate action on Application to the Gary Sinise Foundation First Responders Outreach Grant FY2022 in the amount of $13,450.14 for Fort Bend County Sheriff Office's Helicopter Unit to acquire a Battery Startpac Ground Power Unit and two Start Sticks, and authorize grant writer as an additional designee to sign and submit certifications, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County, for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
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. § 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that Commissioners Court has received from a business prospect that Commissioners Court seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near Fort Bend County and with which Commissioners Court is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that Commissioners Court seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near Fort Bend County.