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NOTICE OF MEETING
FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024
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 May 28, 2024.         
 
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.   Engineering: Acceptance of the following traffic control plans:

 
a. Jordan Ranch Boulevard Street Dedication Section 1 in Tamarron West, Precinct 1;
b. Sorrento Section 1, Precinct 1;
c. Candela Section 12, Precinct 1;
d. Caldwell Ranch Section 10, Precinct 2;
e. Bellaire Boulevard at Rancho Bella Parkway, Precinct 4;
f. Westmoor Drive Street Dedication Section 1, Precinct 4;
g. Trillium Section 3, Precinct 4;
h. Trillium Section 4, Precinct 4; and
i. Sendero Tract Section 12, Precinct 4
 
Attachments:
Development: Hold Public Hearing: TCP: Bellaire Boulevard at Rancho Bella Parkway
Development: Hold Public Hearing: TCP:Westmoor Drive Street Dedication Section 1
Development: Hold Public Hearing: TCP:Sorrento Section 1
Development: Hold Public Hearing: TCP: Caldwell Ranch Section 10
Development: Hold Public Hearing: TCP: Jordan Ranch Boulevard Street Ded Sec 1 in Tamarron West
Development: Hold Public Hearing: TCP: Sendero Tract Sec 12
Development: Hold Public Hearing: TCP: Candela Section 12
Development: Hold Public Hearing: TCP: Trillium Section 3
Development: Hold Public Hearing: TCP: Trillium Section 4
 
B.   Engineering: Request to modify the Fort Bend County Major Thoroughfare Plan for Spacek Road/Williams School Road between SH 36 and FM 361, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Development: Hold Public Hearing: MTP Revision: Spacek Rd and William School Rd at 36 and FM 361
 
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:  6 - 20
All items under the consent agenda are heard and acted upon collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be considered, discussed, and appropriate action taken separately.
 
6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
 
A.   Animal Services: Approve out-of-state travel for two (2) employees to transport thirty-five (35) shelter pets to rescue partners in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington beginning June 24, 2024, through December 31, 2024. (Fund: Fort Bend PAWS)
 
B.    District Attorney: Approve request to ratify out-of-state travel for eight (8) employees to Norwood, Massachusetts, on April 21, 2024, through April 26, 2024, to attend the 2024 National Cyber Crime Conference. (Fund: District Attorney Travel)
 
Attachments:
Cyber Crime Conf 24
 
C.   Emergency Medical Services: Approve out-of-state travel for S. Binkley to Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 8, 2024, through September 14, 2024, to attend the 2024 Emergency Medical Services Expo. (Fund: EMS Travel)
 
Attachments:
Travel Request
 
D.   Medical Examiner: Approve request to modify out-of-state travel dates previously approved by Commissioners Court on April 9, 2024, Agenda Item 7I for S. Pustilnik, P. Uribe, W. Brewster, L. Kuss, P. Smith and R. Holdsworth to Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 20, 2024, through July 25, 2024, to attend the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners Annual 2024 Conference. (Fund: Medical Examiner Travel)
 
Attachments:
Original Agenda Request for IACME Travel
IACME Training Agenda
 
E.   Public Transportation: Approve out-of-state travel for P. LeBrane to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from July 28, 2024, through August 4, 2024, to attend the 2024 Procurement Systems Review (PSR) & Financial Management Oversight (FMO) Workshops. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
 
Attachments:
2024-06-11 PLeBrane_BatonRouge_LAFinMgmtOversightWorkshop
 
F.   Sheriff's Office: Approve out-of-state travel for K. Blaze to Kissimme, Florida from June 30, 2024, through July 4, 2024, to attend the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) Conference. (Fund: Sheriff Enforcement)
 
Attachments:
Blaze
 
G.   Sheriff's Office: Approve out-of-state travel for J. Robbins and D. Bentley to Kansas City, Missouri, from September 7, 2024, through September 13, 2024, to attend the National SWAT Conference. (Fund: Sheriff Enforcement & Sheriff Academy) 
 
Attachments:
Robbins and Bentley
 
7. COUNTY JUDGE:
 
  Accept and record the generous donation by The George Family in the amount of $500 to be used for the Adopt-A-Family Fort Bend Program.
 
Attachments:
Adopt A Family Donation
 
8. BUDGET TRANSFER(s):
 
A.   400th District Court: Approve transfer in the amount of $132 from Supplies & Maintenance into Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of silent keyboards.
 
Attachments:
Budget Transfer
 
B.   County Attorney: Approve transfer in the amount of $8,000 from County Attorney Salaries to County Attorney Fees to allocate funds for appraisal fees.
 
Attachments:
Transfer Form
 
C.   Department of Public Safety: Approve transfer in the amount of $1,125 from PO Contingency into Property and Equipment, to allocate funds for purchases made in FY2023.
 
Attachments:
Transfer Form
 
D.   District Clerk Jury: Approve transfer in the amount of $6,250 from the District Clerk Jury -  Fees into Information Technology - Fees, to allocate funds for the purchase of the Jury Checkbook software. 
 
Attachments:
2024 Budget Transfer
 
E.   Elections Contract: Approve transfer in the amount of $100,000 as detailed on the Auditor's form dated May 21, 2024, and amend the budget pursuant to Local Government Code 111.07075 for reimbursements received for contract election expenses.
 
Attachments:
Elections Budget Amendment
 
F.   Homeland Security & Emergency Management: Approve transfer in the amount of $40,374 from Homeland Security and Emergency Management - Fees into Information Technology - Fees, to allocate funds for a purchase of a mobile application.
 
Attachments:
App Quote
HSEM Fees to IT Fees
 
G.   Information Technology: Approve transfer in the amount of $17,604 from Information Technology into Temporary/Part-time, to allocate funds for temporary/seasonal employees' salaries. 
 
Attachments:
Transfer Form
 
H.   Records Management: Approve transfer in the amount of $118 from Fees into Information Technology - Fees, to allocate funds for the purchase of one (1) Adobe Acrobat Pro license.
 
Attachments:
Acrobat transfer
 
I.   Sheriff's Office: Approve transfer in the amount of $4,920 from Sheriff Office - Fees into Information Technology - Fees, to allocate funds for Callyo Software.
 
Attachments:
Callyo
 
9. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:
 
  Approve variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Annex B to allow an exception to waive the requirement for a 14 day advance notice for out-of-state travel purchase of airfare for two (2) employees who traveled to Dallas, Texas, on April 15, 2024, through April 17, 2024, to conduct a witness meeting.
 
Attachments:
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES_ DALLAS
 
10. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:
 
A. ENGINEERING-PERMITS, PCT. 2:
 
  Approve release of Cashier’s Checks from Cutlass Solar II LLC for work completed on Boothline Road, Permit No. 2022-56736, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Release of Cashier's Checks: Cutlass Solar II LLC: 2022-56736
Release of Cashier's Checks: Cutlass Solar II LLC: 2022-56736
 
B. ENGINEERING-PERMITS, PCT. 4:
 
  Approve release of Cashier's Check from Dairwood Development LP/Richfield for work completed on Bellaire Blvd, Permit No. 2023-63966, Precinct 4.
 
Attachments:
Release of Cashier's Check: Dairwood Development LP/Richfield: 2023-63966
 
11. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
 
A.   Accept the bond for Sienna Parkway Section 5 Street Dedication in the amount of $476,923.04, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Development: Accept bond: Sienna Parkway Section 5 Street Dedication
 
B.   Accept the streets in Jordan Ranch Sec 27: Cherry Vine Road 1,322.34 LF, Pearwood Drive 65.25 LF for a total of 1,387.59 LF and release the bond in the amount of $97,090.00, Precinct 1.
 
Attachments:
Development: Street Acceptance: Jordan Ranch Sec 27
 
C.   Accept the streets in Crescent Spring Drive Street Dedication Section 1: Crescent Spring Drive 1,796.58 LF, Woodmont Drive 55.00 LF, Timber Brook Drive 110.04 LF for a total of 1,961.62 LF and release the bond in the amount of $137,320.40, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Development: Street Acceptance: Crescent Spring Drive St Ded Sec 1
 
D.   Accept the streets in Walnut Creek Section Twenty Three: Monarch Forest Lane 49.24 LF, Union Bridge Lane 739.76 LF, Thicket Hollow Lane 378.58 LF, Autumn Hills Lane 991.20 LF for a total of 2,158.78 LF and release the bond in the amount of $153,230.00, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Development: Street Acceptance: Walnut Creek Section 23
 
E.   Accept the streets in Mission Trace Sec 1: Dalton Shadow Lane 739.22 LF, Trace Pointe Lane 1,273.14 LF, Haverford Cove Court 82.32 LF, Sonora Brook Lane 1,258.74 LF, Mission Arbor Lane 266.59 LF for a total of 3,620.01 LF and release the bond in the amount of $256,970.00, Precinct 4.
 
Attachments:
Development: Street Acceptance: Mission Trace Sec 1
 
F.   Approve the following plats:

 
1. Salas Ranch, Precinct 2; and
2. Arabella on the Prairie Enclave, Precinct 4.
 
Attachments:
Development: Plat: Salas Ranch
Development: Plat: Arabella on the Prairie Enclave
 
G.   Approve the plat for roads within the following:

 
1. Tamarron West Section 14, Precinct 1;
2. Tamarron West Section 17, Precinct 1;
3. Tamarron West Section 18, Precinct 1;
4. Arabella on the Prairie Section Three, Precinct 4; and
5. Arabella on the Prairie Section Four, Precinct 4.
 
Attachments:
Development: Plat: Roads: Arabella on the Prairie Section Three
Development: Plat: Roads: Arabella on the Prairie Section Four
Development: Plat: Roads: Tamarron West Section 14
Development: Plat: Roads: Tamarron West Section 17
Development: Plat: Roads: Tamarron West Section 18
 
H.   Approve the plats for the lots within the following:

 
1. Tamarron West Section 14, Precinct 1;
2. Tamarron West Section 17, Precinct 1;
3. Tamarron West Section 18, Precinct 1;
4. Arabella on the Prairie Section Three, Precinct 4; and
5. Arabella on the Prairie Section Four, Precinct 4.
 
Attachments:
Development: Plat: Lots: Arabella on the Prairie Section 3
Development: Plat: Lots: Arabella on the Prairie Section 4
Development: Plat: Lots: Tamarron West Section 14
Development: Plat: Lots: Tamarron West Section 17
Development: Plat: Lots: Tamarron West Section 18
 
I.   Set public hearing for acceptance of traffic control plans for the following: (Tuesday, July 9, 2024)

 
1. Candela Section 5, Precinct 1;
2. Candela Section 13, Precinct 1;
3. Saddlespur Lane and Saddlehorn Trail, Precinct 1;
4. Adelfina Street, Precinct 3;
5. The Grand at Aliana Section 2, Precinct 3;
6. Cody Mountain Trail within Grand Trails Section 1, Precinct 4; and
7. Arabella on the Prairie Section 2, Precinct 4.
 
Attachments:
Development: Set Public Hearing: TCP: Cody Mountain Trail within Grand Trails Section 1
Development: Set Public Hearing: TCP: Adelfina Street
Development: Set Public Hearing: TCP: Saddlespur Lane and Saddlehorn Trail
Development: Set Public Hearing: TCP: Candela Section 5
Development: Set Public Hearing: TCP: Candela Section 13
Development: Set Public Hearing: TCP: Arabella on the Prairie Section 2
Development: Set Public Hearing: TCP: The Grand at Aliana Section 2
 
12. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and  makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:
 
  Health & Human Services: Approve Amendment No. 3 to Vaccination Capacity Contract No. HHS00101950016; between Fort Bend County and the Department of State Health Services, to extend the contract term through June 30, 2025, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County.
 
Attachments:
grant contract
 
13. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
 
  Social Services: Accept refund check in the amount of $169.89 from Ambit Energy.
 
Attachments:
Ambit Energy Refund
 
14. HUMAN RESOURCES:
 
A.   Approve the rehire of former employees as presented:

 
1. R.W. earliest hire date June 3, 2024; and
2. S.F. earliest hire date June 17, 2024.
 
Attachments:
Rehires 6.11.24
 
B.   Approve the withdrawal of hours from the shared sick leave pool for an Animal Services employee, Position No. 6331-0017, in the amount of 360 hours.
 
Attachments:
SSLP 6.11.24
 
15. MEDICAL EXAMINER:
 
  Approve Volunteer Agreement between Fort Bend County and A. Ayala, for course experience.
 
Attachments:
Volunteer Agreement
 
16. MISCELLANEOUS:
 
A.   Record into the Minutes the Financial Statements with report of independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2023, as prescribed by Health & Safety Code Section 775.082 for Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 1.
 
Attachments:
Financial Audit Report
 
B.   Record into the Minutes the Financial Statements with report of independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2023, as prescribed by Health & Safety Code Section 775.082 for Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 4.
 
Attachments:
FBC Emergency Services Letter
FBC Emergency Services Supplemental Material
 
C.   Record into the Minutes the Financial Statements with report of independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2023, as prescribed by Health & Safety Code Section 775.082 for Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 7.
 
Attachments:
Financial Audit Report
 
D.   Record into the Minutes the Financial Statements with report of independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2023, as prescribed by Health & Safety Code Section 775.082 for Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 8.
 
Attachments:
Financial Audit Report
 
17. PARKS & RECREATION:
 
  Approve the following Community Use Request and Equipment Waiver Forms; to wait rental fees as detailed on attached requestor(s) list.

 
1. Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 1; 2. Lamar Consolidated Independent School District;
3. Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office; 4. Lamar Consolidated High School;
5. Boys & Girls Club Rosenberg; and 6. Sugar Land Youth Cricket Club.
 
Attachments:
CURF_PCT1_EQUIPMENT_JULY25
CURF_LAMARCISD_MAY23&24_FBCF
CURF_FBCSO_SEPTEMBER14_JCR
CURF_LAMARHS_JULY20_JCR
CURF_FBCF_EQUIPMENT_BOYS&GIRLSCLUB_JUNE13
CURF_SLCC_4C_SUMMERCAMP
Community Use Request Waiver - list
 
18. PURCHASING:
 
A.   Authorize advertising for bids for Road Construction Improvements on Front Street for Fort Bend County, Mobility Bond Project No. X18.
 
B.   Authorize advertising for proposals for Contingency Restoration Services.
 
C.   Approve the continued purchase of automotive parts from Davis Auto utilizing OMNIA Partners Contract No. R-LD-23013-01 for various departments upon request from the remainder of their fiscal year 2024 budgets.
 
D.   Approve Twelfth Amendment to Project Management Agreement with RPS Infrastructure, Inc., to extend the contract time through December 31, 2025, pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding 2013 Mobility Project Management within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
 
Attachments:
TwelfthAmendment.Eng.RPSInfrastructure,Inc.
 
19. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
 
A.   Approve request for variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Annex B, to allow an exception for an increase of the allowed hotel government rate for three (3) nights in the amount of $140.22, for one employee while attending the ALERRT Sord Train the Trainer Conference on April 7, 2024, through April 12, 2024. (Fund: Sheriff Academy)
 
Attachments:
Vaught
 
B.   Record into the minutes License and Use Agreement between the Fort Bend Sheriff's Office and the Fort Bend Juvenile Probation Department regarding the use of a greenhouse, an asset funded by commissary funds.  
 
Attachments:
Greenhouse Agreement
 
20. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:
 
  Approve and record into Minutes tax payment refunds in the amount of $13,989.30 for the Office of Carmen P. Turner.
 
Attachments:
Refund Checks
 

 
21. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on a County Pet Adoption Program.
 
Attachments:
Pet Adoption Program
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $137,750 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Animal Services -  Operating Supplies in support of a County Pet Adoption Program.  
 
Attachments:
Animal Services Pet Adoption
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on the appointment of Jay Neal as Fort Bend County representative to the Board of Directors of City of Sugar Land Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 3 for a two-year term effective through July 1, 2026.
 
Attachments:
Jay Neal Bio
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on the appointment of Marcelo Moacyr as Fort Bend County representative to the Board of Directors of City of Sugar Land Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 4 for a two-year term effective through July 1, 2026.
 
Attachments:
Marcelo Moacyr Bio
 
22. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:
 
  Take all appropriate action on correction to Agenda Item 8, previously approved by Commissioners Court on May 14, 2024, regarding the Amendment to the 2022B Tax Note Budget, so it reads:

 
 1.  $100,000 for a Graduate Student Internship(s) Program with the Texas Southern University/Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs, effective through December 31, 2024, with Intern(s) to complete bond-funded projects and create two (2) part-time positions; and
 2. $100,000 to the Fort Bend County Parks Department for staffing of the Community Garden Programs through September 30, 2025, and create one (1) full-time position.
 
23. BUDGET & FINANCE:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $124,728 as detailed on Director's form dated June 3, 2024, to allocate funds for continuation of Economic Development and Recovery Initiatives. 
 
Attachments:
ARPA Revenue Replacement
 
24. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request for an exception to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Annex B, 30 day travel reimbursement request filing requirement, to approve reimbursement of travel expenses in the amount of $424.57, for one employee who attended the 6th Annual Judicial Summit on Mental Health training that was held on October 18, 2023, through October 20, 2023, in Galveston, Texas.  (Fund: District Attorney Travel)
 
Attachments:
JUDICIAL SUMMIT ON MENTAL HEALTH
 
25. DISTRICT CLERK:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request to change funding source for the following Positions from General Fund to District Clerk Records Management, effective June 8, 2024. 

 
  POSITION NO.  POSITION DESCRIPTION
 1.   4501-0011  Department Supervisor;
 2.   4501-0002  Division Supervisor; and 
 3.  4501-0056  Division Supervisor.
 
26. 505TH DISTRICT COURT:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $5,320 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of a multi-function printer.
 
Attachments:
Copier Request
 
27. ENGINEERING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify the following positions effective June 21, 2024. (Fund: Engineering Salaries)

 
  POSITION NO. POSITION DESCRIPTION
 1.   6221-0020 From GIS Technician, Grade 105 of the General Pay Structure, to GIS Specialist, Grade 107 of the General Salary Structure;
 2.  6221-0036 From Sr. Office Assistant, Grade 102 of the General Pay Structure, to Sr. Administrative Assistant, Grade 104 of the General Pay Structure; and
 3.   6221-0002 From Assistant County Engineer - Projects, Grade 111 of the General Pay Structure to Assistant County Engineer - Projects, Grade 112 of the General Pay Structure.
 
Attachments:
Engineering Reclassification of Positions Memo
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request to increase the salaries of the following positions, effective June 21, 2024. (Fund: Engineering Salaries)

 
  POSITION NO. POSITION DESCRIPTION 
 1.  6221-0031 Construction Inspector, Grade 106 of the General Pay Structure;
 2.  6221-0029 Special Projects Coordinator, Grade 109 of the General Pay Structure; and 
 3.  6221-0030 Special Projects Coordinator - Engineering, Grade 109 of the General Pay Structure.

 
 
Attachments:
Engineering Position(s) Increase(s) Memo
 
C.   Take all appropriate action for Fort Bend County to sponsor a Texas Department of Transportation Project on behalf of Friendswood Development Company to expedite the construction of a public road connection at FM 361 and Monarch Landing Drive, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Development: Sponsorship Letter: Monarch Landing Drive at FM 361
 
D.   Take all appropriate action for Fort Bend County to sponsor a Texas Department of Transportation Project on behalf of Friendswood Development Company to expedite the construction of a public road connection at FM 361 and Caterpillar Drive, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Development: Sponsorship Letter: Caterpillar Dr at FM 361
 
E.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the minimum pavement width for 50-foot right of way requirements as stated in Section 5.5.B.2.A, of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Austin Point Foundation Way Street Dedication Section One, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Development: Variance: Min Pavement ROW: Austin Point Foundation Way St Ded Sec 1
 
F.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the intersecting right of way radius requirements as stated in Section 5.5.B.3, of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Austin Point Foundation Way Street Dedication Section One, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Development: Variance: ROW Req: Austin Point Foundation Way St Ded Sec 1
 
G.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the dead-end street requirements as stated in Section 5.6.A, of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Sienna Section 69B, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Development: Variance: Dead-end St Req: Sienna Section 69B
 
H.   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 Sienna Section 69B, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Development: Variance: Block length requirements: Sienna Section 69B
 
I.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the public utility easement requirements as stated in Section 5.11.A of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Richmond Apartments, Precinct 4.
 
Attachments:
Development: Variance: Public Utility Easement Req: Richmond Apartments
 
J.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Richmond Apartments, Precinct. 4.
 
Attachments:
Development: Variance: Plat: Richmond Apartments
 
K.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Richmond Apartments, Precinct. 4.
 
L.   Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for City Managed Mobility Projects between Fort Bend County and City of Meadows Place in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000, regarding Dorrance Lane, Mobility Bond Project No. 23310, Precinct 3. (Funds: Mobility Bonds)
 
Attachments:
Interlocal Agreement: City of Meadows Place: Dorrance Lane: 23310
 
M.   Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for Bicycle Lane Striping between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 222 for striping and sign maintenance within boundaries of Tamarron West and Fulshear ETJ, Precinct 1. (Fund: Road and Bridge)
 
Attachments:
Interlocal Agreement: FBC MUD No. 222: Tamarron West and Fulshear ETJ
 
N.   Take all appropriate action on authorization to purchase Parcel R486448_11 in the amount of $6,555.40 plus the necessary costs, authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents regarding Evergreen SEG 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 20122x, Precinct 1, and authorize the County Clerk to record said deed and related documents in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Funds: Mobility Bonds)
 
Attachments:
Authorization to Purchase: Parcel R486448_11: Evergreen Seg 1: 20122x
 
O.   Take all appropriate action on Subdivision and Right-of-Way Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and Houston LD, LLC, regarding Hopkins Road and FM 1875, and authorize the County Clerk to record in Official Public Records at no cost to the County, Precinct 4.
 
Attachments:
Development Agreement: Subdivision and Right-of-Way: Houston LD, LLC: Hopkins Road and FM 1875
 
P.   Take all appropriate action on License Agreement between Fort Bend County and Dimas Bros. Construction, LLC, in the amount of $2,000, regarding Groundwater Monitoring Wells 15 and 16 located on Parcel R39047 at the Fort Bend County Landfill, Precinct 4. (Fund: Landfill Fees)
 
Attachments:
License Agreement: Dimas Bros. Construction, LLC: Groundwater Monitoring Wells 15 and 16
License Agreement: Dimas Bros. Construction, LLC: Groundwater Monitoring Wells 15 and 16
 
28. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Contract regarding the purchase of land located in Rosenberg, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $1,967,800, authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents, and authorize the County Clerk to record in official public records at no cost. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)
 
Attachments:
Unimproved Property Contract
 
B.   Consider and take any appropriate action concerning the power outage at the Travis Building on June 4, 2024.  
 
29. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:
 
A.   458th District Court: Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and Justice Foward, in an amount of $10,000 to assist the Fort Bend County Closing Addiction's Revolving Door (CARD) Drug Court Program, with no financial obligation required by Fort Bend County, effective through December 31, 2024.
 
Attachments:
Discussion
 
B.   Health & Human Services: Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Contract No. HHS001439500020 between Fort Bend County and The Department of State Health Services to accept grant award in the amount of $403,002 regarding the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program, with a required cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $36,637, for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. (Fund: PHEP Grant)
 
Attachments:
PHEP
 
C.   Health & Human Services: Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Contract No. HHS001439300010 between Fort Bend County and The Department of State Health Services to accept grant award in the amount of $194,950 regarding the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Grant Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $317,723, for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.  (Fund: CRI Grant)
 
Attachments:
CRI
 
30. HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on the Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and The Texas Department of Public Safety to purchase encrypted communications equipment programmed accordingly, through the Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan, utilizing grant funds.
 
Attachments:
Texas Statewide Interoperability Channel Plan
MOU_TX SWIC
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and FEMA Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Program Management Office, regarding the use of Fort Bend County Interoperable System(s) and IPAWS OPEN Platform for Emergency Networks during disasters. 
 
 
Attachments:
MOA between FBC and FEMA
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $57,432 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Homeland Security and Emergency Management - Information Technology; to allocate funds for system repairs to the Emergency Operation Center Audio/Visual Systems.
 
Attachments:
Budget Transfer Form - Contingency to HSEM IT
Revised AV Quote
 
31. HUMAN RESOURCES:
 
  Take all appropriate action to authorize the County Judge to execute Fort Bend County's Texas County and District Retirement System Plan Authorization for the Plan Year 2025, and consider action on the following items:

 
1. Changes in the plan provisions for non-retirees;
2. Cost of Living Adjustment for retirees; and 
3. Payment of a rate greater than the Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS) required rate.

 
Attachments:
TCDRS Plan Year 2025
TCDRS Plan Authorization 2025 - unsigned
 
32. MISCELLANEOUS:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on request by Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 for an extension of thirty (30) days for filing of the 2023 District Audit report due by June 1, 2024, pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 775.082.
 
Attachments:
Letter Extension for filing Report for ESD 2
 
B.   Take all appropriate action to authorize the use of the Fort Bend County Seal during the Philippine Independence Day Celebration to be held on June 15, 2024.
 
 
33. PURCHASING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement with Crain Group, pursuant to RFP 23-026 for additional services regarding Construction of Precinct 3 Annex, in an additional amount of $36,740 for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,553,270.  (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)
 
Attachments:
Amendmen
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request to award Bid 24-059, Construction of The African American Memorial Phase One, to low bidder meeting specifications, SpawGlass Civil Construction, Inc. in an amount of $9,498,137.82. (Fund: 2020 & 2023 Parks Bonds)
 
Attachments:
B24-059.Tabulation
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on the request to purchase gym equipment for the Pinnacle Senior Center from Marathon Fitness, utilizing Buy Board Contract No. 665-22 in an amount not to exceed $92,895.35. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)
 
Attachments:
Marathon Fitness
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Project Management Agreement with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $229,610 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,883,070; regarding Project Management for 2017 Mobility Bond Program within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
Attachments:
ThirdAmendment.Eng.Schaumburg&Polk,Inc.
 
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) from Refrigeration Gaskets of Texas, Inc., a sole source provider, and approve the purchase of cooler doors and flooring, in the amount of $95,000.  (Fund: Admin of Justice Projects)
 
Attachments:
Refrigeration Gaskets.Sole Source
 
F.   Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 070121-JHN, for additional Phase 2 facility improvement measures for lighting and HVAC upgrades, in an additional amount of $879,752 for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,260,592. (Fund: 2023 Parks Bonds)
 
Attachments:
JCI.Amendment
 
G.   Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement with Austin-Reed Engineers, LLC, for Professional Construction Observation and Materials Testing Services for South Post Oak Sportsplex – Phase II in an additional amount of $9,076 for a total contract amount not to exceed $93,026. (Fund: Parks Bond)
 
Attachments:
First Amendment.Austin-Reed
 
H.   Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement with Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, LLC, for Professional Civil Engineering Services for Harlem Road Park, in an additional amount of $8,500 for a total contract amount not to exceed $55,010. (Fund: Parks Bond)
 
Attachments:
Third Amendment.Pacheco
 
I.   Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement with HINESAD LLC d/b/a Hines Architecture + Design, for Professional Architectural and Engineering Design Services for The African American Memorial Phase One, in an additional amount of $30,682 for a total contract amount not to exceed $501,132 and to extend the time of performance through December 31, 2028. (Fund: 2020 and 2023 Parks Bond)
 
Attachments:
Third Amendment. Hinesad
 
J.   Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement with IDG Architects, for Professional Architectural Design Services for South Post Oak Sportsplex in an additional amount of $9,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $233,176.56 and to extend the time of performance through December 31, 2028. (Fund: 2020 Parks Bond)
 
Attachments:
Third Amendment.IDG
 
34. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:
 
  Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Collection of Taxes between Fort Bend County and The City of Katy.
 
Attachments:
1st Amendment to Interlocal
 
35. Approve Bills.
 
36. Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on June 6, 2024.
 
37. Authorize County auditor to pay and release the time-sensitive disbursements on June 20, 2024. 
 
38. WORKSHOP:
 
  Conduct workshop to receive an update regarding the Parks and Trails Vision Plan from Fort Bend Green and Halff. 
 
Attachments:
Presentation
 
39. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:
 
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.
 
1.   Fort Bend County Disparity Study.
 
2.   Transitional Housing Service Provider.
 
3.   Texas Department of Transportation's ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan.
 
4.   Toll Road Improvements: Grand Parkway Toll Road, Fort Bend Parkway.
 
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.
 
  Discussion regarding Interim Director of Library. 
 
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.
 
  Qualified Project under Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 Subchapter C.
 
40. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:
 
A. § 551.071. Consultation With Attorney.
 
1. Fort Bend County Disparity Study. 
 
2. Transitional Housing Service Provider.
 
3. Texas Department of Transportation's ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan.
 
4. Toll Road Improvements: Grand Parkway Toll Road, Fort Bend Parkway.
 
B. § 551.074. Personnel Matters.
 
Discussion regarding Interim Director of Library. 
 
C. § 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
 
Qualified Project under Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 Subchapter C.
 
41. Adjournment.
 
In the event any of the foregoing items are not covered in the time allocated on the date of this agenda, the County may order a continuance for the next day until the discussion is completed on all items.
 
Signature Stamped by County Judge’s Office
Submitted to County Clerk @ 4:05 P.M.
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KP George, County Judge

 
Notice of meeting/agenda was published by the Fort Bend County Judge's Office, Court Services Manager, and submitted to the County Clerk on Friday, June 7, 2024.   An electronic version of this notice is also posted on the Fort Bend County website: www.fortbendcountytx.gov under Commissioners Court and under Legal Notices.
 
NOTICE
Policy of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
Fort Bend County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. The County’s ADA Coordinator is the Director of Risk Management, located at 301 Jackson Street, Suite 224, in Richmond, Texas, 77469, telephone 281-341-8630. The Director of Risk Management is designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations.
 
Fort Bend County will, generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so that they can participate equally in the County’s programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of Fort Bend County, should contact the office of the ADA Coordinator as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. 

 

NOTICE
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court  reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation of Real Property), 551.0725 (Deliberation of Contract Being Negotiated),  551.073 (Deliberation of Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.0745 (Personnel Matters Affecting County Advisory Body) 551.076 (Deliberation of Security Devices) 551.087 (Economic Development) and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits).

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