NOTICE OF MEETING
FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
1:00 P.M.

AGENDA
In accordance with House Bill 1522, the Taxpayer Impact Statement as presented below and the 2026 Proposed Budget is available for public review at the following link:
https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/your-county/news/fy2026-proposed-budget

TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT — GENERAL FUND:
  2024 Adopted Rate 2025 NNR Tax Rate 2025 Proposed Tax Rate
Total Tax Rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.412000 $ 0.418595 $ 0.412000
Median Homestead Taxable Value $ 270,343 $ 283,789 $ 283,789
Tax on Median Homestead $ 1,114 $ 1,188 $ 1,169
 
             
1. Call to Order.
 
2.

Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.
 
3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on September 9, 2025.
 
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.   Budget & Finance: Conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2026 budget for Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.067.
 
B.   Environmental Health: Conduct Public Hearing to Amend the existing Order Setting Fees for Regulations for Food Establishments in Fort Bend County.
 
C.   Engineering: Hold public hearing for acceptance of the following traffic control plans:  
 
a. Fulshear Lakes Creekside Section 5, Precinct 1;
b. Jordan Ranch Section 51, Precinct 1;
c. Jordan Ranch Section 54, Precinct 1;
d. Jordan Ranch Street Dedication No 14 and Reserves, Precinct 1;
e. Sienna Section 69B, Precinct 2;
f. Olympia Fields Section 1, Precinct 2;
g. Olympia Falls Section 5, Precinct 2;
h. The 1824 at Austin Point Section 1, Precinct 2;
i. The 1824 at Austin Point Section 2, Precinct 2;
j. The 1824 at Austin Point Section 4, Precinct 2;
k. Austin Point Boothline Road Street Dedication Section 1, Precinct 2;
l. Austin Point Foundation Way Street Dedication Section 1, Precinct 2; and
m. Arabella at the Prairie Section 5, Precinct 4.
 
 
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:  (6-21)  
 
 
6.

OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
 
A.   County Attorney: Approve out-of-state travel for B. O'Neal to Washington, D.C., September 24, 2025, through September 28, 2025, to attend the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Annual Legislative Conference. (Fund: Travel)
 
B.   District Attorney: Approve out-of-state travel for one (1) District Attorney employee to San Diego, California, November 3, 2025, through November 7, 2025, to attend the 2025 ECM Law Enforcement Summit. (Fund: Travel)
 
C.   Economic Development: Approve request to modify out-of-state travel dates previously approved by Commissioners Court on May 13, 2025, Agenda Item 6C for J. Wehring to Beaver Creek, Colorado, from July 28, 2025, through July 31, 2025, to attend the 2025 Logistics Development Forum. (Fund: Travel and Training)
 
D.   Engineering: Approve out-of-state travel for B. Olazaran to Louisville, Kentucky, October 6, 2025, through October 10, 2025, to attend The Utility Expo. (Fund: Travel)
 
E.   Environmental Health: Approve out-of-state travel for M. Schaffer and K. Pritts to Port Charlotte, Florida, from November 17, 2025, through November 20, 2025, to attend the Florida Mosquito Control Association Annual Conference. (Fund: Travel and Training)
 
F.   Human Resources: Approve out-of-state travel for N. Ledet and I. Parker to Orlando, Florida, October 27, 2025, through October 29, 2025, to attend the Gartner HR Symposium Xpo. (Fund: Travel)
 
G.   Juvenile Probation & Detention: Approve out-of-state travel for two (2) Juvenile Probation employees through the South (Atlanta, Georgia, Montgomery, Birmingham, & Selma, Alabama, Memphis, Tennessee, and New Orleans, Louisiana) July 6, 2025, through July 13, 2025, for the Expose Excellence Youth Program along with District Attorney employees and YMCA 2025 Freedom Tour. (Fund: Travel)
 
H.   Road & Bridge: Approve request to amend & modify out-of-state travel previously approved by Commissioners Court on June 24, 2025, Agenda Item 6E to update travel dates so it reads: Approve out-of-state travel for B. Field to Atlanta, Georgia, from August 25, 2025, through August 31, 2025, to attend the 2025 ITS World Congress. (Fund: Road & Bridge)
 
7. COUNTY JUDGE:
 
  Approve the reappointment of Lanny Hitchcock to represent Fort Bend County as a Commissioner of the Commissioners Court Sheriff's Office Civil Service Commission, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 158.034, for a two-year term commencing September 23, 2025.  
 
8. AUDITOR:
 
  Approve Monthly Financial Report prepared by the County Auditor for the ten months ended July 31, 2025, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 114.023.
 
9. BUDGET TRANSFER(s):
 
A.   Courts Administration: Approve transfer in the amount of $2,400 from Part-Time Temporary into Travel and Supplies, to allocate funds to cover the projected costs for interpreters' travel and mileage for visiting judges and supplies for the remainder of the fiscal year.
 
B.   Fairgrounds: Approve transfer in the amount of $15,629 as detailed on Directors' Form dated September 5, 2025, to allocate funds to cover overtime expenses.
 
C.   Information Technology: Approve transfer in the amount of $2,500 from Utilities into Information Technology, to allocate the shortage for a network printer. 
 
D.   Library: Approve transfer in the amount of $32,296 from Information Technology into Supplies and Maintenance, to allocate additional funds to finish out the FY2025 Budget year.
 
E.   Medical Examiner: Approve transfer in the amount of $80,000 as detailed on the Directors' Form dated September 5, 2025, to allocate funds to cover the cost of overtime and part-time fees.
 
F.   Public Transportation: Approve transfer in the amount of $4,956 from Property & Equipment into Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of a replacement copier.
 
G.   Road & Bridge: Approve transfer in the amount of $90,000 from Salaries into Overtime, to allocate funds to cover overtime for the remainder of the FY2025 budget.
 
10. CONSTABLE, PCT. 1:
 
A.   Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Municipal Utility District 22, with services to be provided by the Office of Fort Bend Constable Precinct 1, effective through September 30, 2026.
 
 
B.   Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Municipal Utility District 3A, with services to be provided by the Office of Fort Bend Constable Precinct 1, effective through September 30, 2026.
 
 
11.
 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
 
  Approve the reappointment of the following individuals to the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone No. 2, effective through September 23, 2027.
 
Director Seat Appointee Name
2 Felicia Farrar; and
4 Janice Bonier.
 
12. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
 
A.   Accept the streets in Vacek Pointe: Vacek Pointe Boulevard 665.00 LF, Alma Lily Drive 475.00 LF, Sonny Trails Court 346.00 LF, Ora Meadows Drive 660.00 LF, Vacek Crossing Way 3,410.00 LF, Vacek Crest Lane 173.00 LF for a total of 5,729.00 LF and release the bond in the amount of $377,016.08, Precinct 2.
 
B.   Accept the streets in Tamarron West Section 19: York Isle Lane 191.00 LF, Zeke Estates Lane 1,114.00 LF, Rockstock Road 522.00 LF, Khepri Court 350.00 LF, Brightwell Bend 867.00 LF, Freya Pointe Drive 1,116.00 LF for a total of 4,160.00 LF and release the bond in the amount of $266,280.00, Precinct 1.
 
C.   Accept the streets in Olympia Falls Sec 3: Farsala Lane 150.00 LF, Elassona Lane 1,013.00 LF, Livadero Lane 620.00 LF, Kalimera Lane 525.00 LF, Irida Lane 290.00 LF, Kastania Lane 650.00 LF for a total of 3,248.00 LF and release the bond in the amount of $230,020.00, Precinct 2.
 
D.   Approve the plat for roads within Olympia Falls Sec 6, Precinct 2.
 
E.   Approve the plats for the lots within Olympia Falls Sec 6, Precinct 2.
 
F.  
 
Approve the following plats: 
 
1. Tamarron West Commercial Reserves, Precinct 1;
2. Jordan Ranch Fire Station ESD No. 4, Precinct 1;
3. Fulshear Lakes Creekside Village Section 4A, Precinct 1;
4. Hanover at Old Richmond, Precinct 3; and
5. KJM 10 Investments, Precinct 4.
 
G.   Set public hearing for the approval of the plats for: (Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 1:00p.m.)
 
1. Holly Ridge Section 1, Precinct 4; and
2. Holly Ridge Section 3, Precinct 4.
 
H.   Set public hearing for acceptance of traffic control plans for:(Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 1:00p.m.)
 
1. Jordan Ranch Section 55, Precinct 1;
2. Tamarron Jordan Ranch Boulevard Section 13 Street Dedication, Precinct 1;
3. Harvest Green Section 55, Precinct 1;
4. Harvest Green Section 58, Precinct 1;
5. Raymond Franz Parkway Street Dedication, Precinct 1;
6. The 1824 at Austin Point Section 3, Precinct 2;
7. Discovery Lane, Precinct 2; and
8. Bellaire Boulevard, Precinct 4.
 
13. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:  The Director of Facilities Management & Planning submits these invoices for approval and payment for projects that are funded by 2015 Facility Bonds and by Certificates of Obligation:
 
  Accept donation of one (1) oil painting of the Historic Courthouse from Amegy Bank pursuant to Local Government Code Section 81.032.
 
14.
 
FIRE MARSHAL:
 
A.   Approve request for variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Annex B to allow an exception to an increase in the government hotel rate in a total amount of $32.20 for two (2) employees who traveled on August 24, 2025, and August 25, 2025, to attend the Fire Investigator Skills Testing. (Fund: Travel)
 
B.   Approve variance to the Fort Bend County Procurement Policy to approve reimbursement in the amount of $48.31 for a fuel charge. (Fund: Fire Marshal Travel)
 
C.   Approve request to modify the Diwali dates previously approved by the Commissioners Court on June 24, 2025, Agenda Item 25, changing the period from October 12, 2025, through October 22, 2025, to October 13, 2025, through October 23, 2025.
 
15. 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:
 
A.   Public Health Preparedness: Approve and accept Agreement for Contract No. HHS001640500004 between Fort Bend County and the Department of State Health Services to accept the grant award from State Health Services in the amount of $2,501.60, under the Medical Reserve Corps ASPR Strong program, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County, for the period of June 1, 2025, through May 30, 2026.
 
B.   District Attorney: Accept award from the Texas Department of Transportation, in the amount of $42,599.86 for the Stop Impaired Drivers: Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office No Refusal Program, for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with a cash match in the amount of $10,649.97 required by Fort Bend County, for a project total in the amount of $53,249.83. (Fund: District Attorney Grant Allocation)
 
16.
 
HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
 
  Accept and sign the update to Annex B (Communications) to the County Basic Plan.  
 
17. HUMAN RESOURCES:
 
A.   Approve the rehire of E.J, with the earliest rehire date of September 29, 2025.
 
B.   Approve the withdrawal of hours from the Shared Sick Leave Pool as presented: 
 
  DEPARTMENT: POSITION NO: QUANTITY OF HOURS:
1. Facilities 4181-0048 360
2. Information Technology 5031-0041 480
3. District Attorney 4801-0144 268.5
 
18. MEDICAL EXAMINER:
 
  Approve Volunteer Agreement between Fort Bend County and R. Davis, Jr., for course experience, through September 30, 2025.
 
19. PARKS & RECREATION:
 
  Approve Community Use Request and Equipment Waiver Form to waive rental fees for the following, as presented and detailed in the list attached hereto:
 
  REQUESTOR LOCATION DATE
1. Gus George Law Enforcement Academy Jones Creek Ranch October 22, 2025;
2. Foster High School Athletic Booster Club Jones Creek Ranch March 28, 2026;
3. Fort Bend County District Clerk Equipment November 20, 2025; and
4. Fort Bend County State Validation Fort Bend County Fairgrounds October 23, 2025.
 
20. PURCHASING:
 
A.   Approve the continued purchase of in-car video equipment from L-3 SF Mobile Visions, Inc. utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract EF04-21 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
B.   Approve Fifth Amendment to Agreement with Fikes Wholesale LLC, pursuant to RFP 22-001, term contract for Bulk Fuel, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. (Fund: Road & Bridge, Drainage District, Public Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance)
 
 
C.   Approve the continued purchase of Arrow® EZ-IO® Intraosseous Vascular Access System from Teleflex, a sole source provider as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7), for various departments upon request for Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
D.   Approve the continued purchase of officer uniforms, supplies, and armor from Bob Barker Company, Inc. utilizing BuyBoard Contract 698-23 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
E.   Approve the continued purchase of Caterpillar repair parts from Mustang Machinery Company, Ltd., a sole source provider as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(7), for various departments upon request for Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
F.   Approve the continued purchase of miscellaneous items from Amazon Business utilizing OMNIA Partners Contract Number R-TC-17006 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
G.   Approve the continued purchase of Maintenance Services for Construction, Road and Bridge, Street Sweepers and other related equipment, from Associated Supply Company, Inc utilizing BuyBoard Contract 685-22 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
H.   Approve the continued purchase of telecommunication services from AT&T Corp utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-TELE-CTSA-002 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
I.   Approve the continued purchase of police equipment and accessories from Axon Enterprise, Inc. utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. RFP 010720 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
J.   Approve the continued purchase of public safety and firehouse supplies and equipment from Big Country Supply, GT Distributors, Precision Delta, and Proforce Law Enforcement utilizing BuyBoard Contract 698-23 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
K.   Approve the continued purchase of First Aid, Emergency Medical, and Athletic Trainer Supplies and Equipment from Bound Tree Medical and Henry Shein utilizing BuyBoard Contract 704-23 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
L.   Approve the continued purchase of hardware, software and tech accessories from CDW-G, utilizing Sourcewell Contract Number 121923-CDW for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
M.   Approve the continued purchase of Technology Solutions, Products and Services from CDW-G, utilizing OMNIA Contract R210401 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
N.   Approve the continued purchase of household hazardous waste collection, transportation and disposal services from Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc., utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract HGAC-CE 10418 for various departments upon their request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
O.   Approve the continued purchase of public safety and firehouse supplies and equipment from Clyde Armory, Inc. and Gunfighter Supply LLC utilizing BuyBoard Contract 698-23 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
P.   Approve the continued purchase of recycling services used for electronic collections from CompuCycle, utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract No. HGAC CE 14066 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
Q.   Approve the continued purchase of HVAC equipment, Installation, Service, & Related Products from Daikin Applied utilizing OMNIA Partners Contract Number R200401 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
R.   Approve the continued purchase of data storage, data communications & networking equipment products and related services from Datavox, Inc. utilizing Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-CPO-5370 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
S.   Approve the continued purchase of automotive parts from Davis Auto utilizing OMNIA Partners Contract R-LD-23013-01 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
T.   Approve the continued purchase of computer equipment, software, and peripherals from Dell Marketing, L.P. utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-CPO-5792 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
U.   Approve the continued purchase of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Supplies, Equipment, and Related Products and Services from Fastenal utilizing OMNIA Partners Contract Number R240802 for various departments upon request from Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
V.   Approve the continued purchase of trades, labor, materials, and fire extinguisher inspections from Fire Tron, Inc. utilizing TIPS Contract No. 240501 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
W.   Approve the continued purchase of maintenance, repair, and operations, supplies, equipment, and related products and services from Grainger utilizing OMNIA Partners Contract Number R240808 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
X.   Approve the continued purchase of custodial supplies and equipment from Imperial Dade utilizing BuyBoard Contract 747-24 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
Y.   Approve the continued purchase of copy/office paper and toner supplies from Imperial Dade utilizing BuyBoard Contract 707-23 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
Z.   Approve the continued purchase of Maintenance, Repair, Operating Supplies, Industrial Supplies, and Related Products and Services from The Home Depot utilizing OMNIA Partners Contract Number R16154 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
AA.   Approve the continued purchase of HVAC equipment and services, from Hunton Services utilizing Choice Partners Contract 22/049MF-11 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
BB.   Approve the continued purchase of grounds maintenance equipment, parts, and supplies from John Deere & Company and Shoppa’s Farm Supply, Inc., utilizing BuyBoard Contract 706-23 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
CC.   Approve the continued purchase of comprehensive HVAC solutions and services from Johnson Controls Inc. utilizing TIPS Contract No. 25010501 and 25010502 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
DD.   Approve the continued purchase of food items from Labbat Food Service utilizing Choice Partners Contract 24/031TP-02 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
EE.   Approve the continued purchase of First Aid, Emergency Medical, and Athletic Trainer Supplies and Equipment from Life-Assist utilizing BuyBoard Contract 704-23 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
FF.   Approve the continued purchase of plumbing parts from Mark’s Plumbing Parts, utilizing BuyBoard Contract 756-24 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
GG.   Approve the continued purchase of Interpretation and Translation Services and related solutions from MasterWord Services, Inc., utilizing OMNIA Partners contract number R210608 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
HH.   Approve the continued purchase of medical supplies, equipment, healthcare solutions, distribution and resources from McKesson utilizing Sourcewell Contract 022422-MML for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
II.   Approve the continued purchase of public safety and firehouse supplies and equipment from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. utilizing BuyBoard Contract 698-23 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
JJ.   Approve the continued purchase of Motorola branded products and related services from Motorola Solutions, Inc., utilizing Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-CPO-5433 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
KK.   Approve the continued purchase of Motorola Radio Communications/Emergency Response Equipment, utilizing TX Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract RA05-21 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
LL.   Approve the continued purchase of Cisco branded products and related services from NWN Corporation utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-CPO-5348 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
MM.   Approve the continued purchase of office supplies, copy paper, toner and ink cartridges by Brother, Canon, Epson, Konica, Lexmark, Ricoh & Sharp from Office Depot utilizing OMNIA Partners Contract Number R190303 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
NN.   Approve the continued purchase of automotive parts from O'Reilly Auto Parts utilizing OMNIA Partners Contract Number 158963 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
OO.   Approve the continued purchase of Traffic Light and Signal Systems, Supplies & Equipment from Paradigm Traffic Systems utilizing BuyBoard Contract 695-23 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
PP.   Approve the continued purchase of miscellaneous information technology hardware peripherals, components, and related services from SHI Government Solutions utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-CPO-5094 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
QQ.   Approve the continued purchase of Software Products and related services plus software as a service through this contract, including maintenance, technical services, and training from SHI Government Solutions utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-TSO-4317 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
RR.   Approve the continued purchase of Technology Equipment, Supplies, Software, and other related services from SHI Government Solutions utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-CPO-5237 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
SS.   Approve the continued purchase of security systems from Securitas Technology utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 121024-SCS for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
TT.   Approve the continued purchase of comprehensive HVAC solutions and services from Star Services utilizing TIPS Contract No. 25010501 and 25010502 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
UU.   Approve the continued purchase of hardware, software, wireless service, voice and data from T-Mobile utilizing Sourcewell Contract Number 031924-SPT for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
VV.   Approve the continued purchase of landscape and maintenance services from Yellowstone Landscape utilizing Choice Partners Contract 24/048MR-09 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
WW.   Approve the continued purchase of hardware, software, wireless service, voice and data from Verizon Wireless utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Agreement DIR-TELE-CTSA-003 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
XX.   Approve the continued purchase of HP toner and ink cartridges from ELP Enterprises utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-TSO-4159 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
YY.   Approve the continued purchase of Xerox toner and ink cartridges from ELP Enterprises utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-TSO-5425 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
ZZ.   Approve the continued purchase of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Supplies and Equipment from Lowe’s Home Centers utilizing OMNIA Partners Contract Number R240805 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
AAA.   Approve the continued purchase of public safety and firehouse supplies and equipment from TXAT, LLC utilizing BuyBoard Agreement 698-23 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.
 
21. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:
 
A.   Record into Minutes the Summary Monthly Report of Property Taxes Collected in August 2025 as submitted by the Office of Carmen P. Turner, Tax Assessor-Collector.
 
B.   Approve and record into minutes tax payment refunds in the amount of $22,796.72 for the Office of Carmen P. Turner.
 
 
22. COUNTY JUDGE:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Resolution of the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court nominating candidates for the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. 
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on proposed Engagement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Butler Snow LLP in the amount of $20,000. (Fund: Non-Departmental Fees) 
 
23. BUDGET & FINANCE:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action to assign vehicles to Fort Bend County Departments and Offices as presented on FY2026 Fleet Management. 
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on list of take-home vehicles for FY2026, pursuant to County Employee Information Manual, Policy 612. 
 
C.   Take all appropriate action to adopt the 2025 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County, and take a record vote, pursuant to Property Tax Code 26.05 as follows: 
 
Proposed General Fund Tax Rate:  0.278000;
Proposed Road & Bridge Fund: 0.024000;
Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund:  0.110000; and
Total Proposed Tax Rate: 0.412000.
 
D.   Take all appropriate action to approve the Fort Bend County Capital Acquisitions and Capital Improvement Projects to be financed for FY2026. 
 
E.   Take all appropriate action to adopt FY2026 Proposed Positions for Fort Bend County. 
 
F.   Take all appropriate action to set FY2026 Salaries for Elected Officials of Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec 152.011. 
 
G.   Take all appropriate action to review Taxpayer Impact Statement for Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.067.

TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT — GENERAL FUND:
 
  2024 Adopted Rate  2025 NNR Tax Rate  2025 Proposed Tax Rate 
Total Tax Rate (per $100 of value) $ 0.412000  $ 0.418595  $ 0.412000
Median Homestead Taxable Value  $ 270,343  $ 283,789 $ 283,789
Tax on Median Homestead $ 1,114 $1,188 $ 1,169
 
H.   Take all appropriate action to adopt the FY2026 Budget for Fort Bend County, and take a record vote, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.068.
 
24. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:
 
  Take all appropriate action on Affiliation Agreement between Fort Bend County and the University of Houston-Clear Lake for student practicum course experience and hands-on learning experience effective through December 31, 2025.
 
25. COUNTY ATTORNEY:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Resolution establishing non-business days in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act Calendar Year 2025.
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on Corrected Resolution and Order decreeing the Acquisition of Property to be a Public Necessity and Authorizing the Acquisition and Payment of Compensation by Record Vote for the Koeblen Road, Project No. 20107, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
26. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action to approve the purchase of two (2) new fleet vehicles for Community Development, in an amount not to exceed $150,000. (Fund: Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery)
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on the administration and processing of the Professional Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Quinn Development, LLC.
 
27. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action to declare an emergency pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 111.070(b) to amend the budget and transfer $478,380 from Election Contract Fund balance into Election Contract Fund Information Technology and Fees for the purchase of election equipment and software.
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request to authorize a refund by Invoice Transmittal in the amount of $34,744.72 to the Texas Secretary of State for overpayment of the March 2024 Primary Election and May 2024 Primary Runoff Election.
 
28. ENGINEERING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Invoice No. 90148469 in the amount of $3,600.54 for payment to Union Pacific Railroad Company pursuant to the Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on June 22, 2021, for reimbursement, regarding West Sycamore Seg 3, Mobility Bond Project No. 17123x, Precinct 2 (Fund: Landfill Tipping Fees)
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on Roadway Use and Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and TPHTM 359, LLC regarding Beadle Lane, Precinct 1.
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on authorization to purchase the following parcels, plus the necessary costs, authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents and authorize the County Clerk to record said deed and related documents in the Official Public Records at no cost. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
1. Parcel R59880_17 in the amount of $6,409.94; Fulshear Gaston, Project No. 20312, Precinct 1;
2. Parcel R59925_19E in the amount of $5,725.94; Fulshear Gaston, Project No. 20312, Precinct 1;
3. Parcel R59874_18E in the amount of $5,725.94; Fulshear Gaston, Project No. 20312, Precinct 1; and
4. Parcel R208562_40 in the amount of $20,082.34; Reading Road Intersections, Project No. 20109, Precinct 2.
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC’s Utility Construction Services Agreement with Fort Bend County in the amount not to exceed $14,672.07 regarding Boothill Bypass, Mobility Bond Project No. 23117x, Precinct 1. (Fund: Flood Mitigation Bonds)
 
E.   Take all appropriate action on request for Rental Assistance Payment in the amount of $73,120 plus the necessary costs for Parcel R78054_119 and authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents, regarding Evergreen Seg. 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 20123x, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
F.   Take all appropriate action on First Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement to County Managed Project between Fort Bend County and City of Rosenberg regarding Koeblen Road, Seg. 3, Mobility Bond Project No. 20115, Precincts 1 and 4.
 
G.   Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 50 in an amount not to exceed $328,000 regarding Beechnut Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 17410, Precinct 4.
 
H.   Take all appropriate Requests for Right of Entry for Land Surveying from City of Richmond for parcels R341673 and R341674 along FM 762, Precinct 4.
 
I.   Take all appropriate action on the Resolution and Order to Abandon and Vacate the Circle Oak Right of Way easement to Jones Cemetery and authorize County Clerk to record documents in the Official Public Records at no cost, Precinct 4.
 
J.   Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, for Wernecke Road to be closed during construction; closure to begin October 1, 2025, until construction is complete, Precinct 4.
 
 
K.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Fulshear Lakes Hillside Section 4, Precinct 1:
 
1. Section 5.5.A.2 block length; and
2. Section 5.11.A.2 and 5.11.A.3(a) public utility easements.
 
L.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Fulshear Lakes Hillside Section 4, Precinct 1.
 
M.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Fulshear Lakes Hillside Section 4, Precinct 1.
 
29. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Electrical Encroachment Agreement between Fort Bend County and CenterPoint Energy regarding 1031 West Sycamore Road, Fresno, TX 77545, Precinct 2.
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on Gas Encroachment Agreement between Fort Bend County and CenterPoint Energy regarding 1031 West Sycamore Road, Fresno, TX 77545, Precinct 2.
 
30. FIRE MARSHAL:
 
  Take all appropriate action to terminate the current Fire Service Agreement between Fairchilds Volunteer Fire Department and the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal's Office, effective September 30, 2025.
 
31. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY & GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and Fort Bend County Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular board meeting held on September 15, 2025, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on the Amended Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and Fort Bend County Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority budget for the Fiscal Year 2026 ending September 30, 2026.
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on the Official Fort Bend Toll Road System 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan.
 
32.
 
GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:
 
A.   Public Transportation: Take all appropriate action on application to the Texas Department of Transportation for Fiscal Year 2022 Section 5339 Federal Funds in the amount of $61,721, with no local match required by Fort Bend County, including grantor’s request for submittal of additional information. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)
 
B.   Public Health Preparedness: Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 3 for the budget adjustment to the grant award from the Department of State Health Services for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program FY2026, in the amount of $263,783.00, with a cash match required by Fort Bend County in the amount of $26,378, for the grant period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. (Fund: PHEP Grant)
 
33. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
 
  Take all appropriate action on Order Setting Fees for Regulations for Food Establishments in Fort Bend County as presented.
 
34. HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
 
  Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between ASAR Training and Response Inc. and Fort Bend County to allow ASAR to respond during disasters and assist with Animal Services.
 
35. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $77,391 from Non-Departmental Contingency to the Information Technology Fees to allocate funds for an Enterprise Asset Management Software for various departments. 
 
36.
 
PARKS & RECREATION:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on a request for a variance to the Fort Bend County Parks Policy, specifically relating to the License Agreement for the ARC, to allow an exception waiving the License Application Fee.
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request for a variance to the License Agreement for the ARC to allow an exception to change the Volleyball Season Schedule from Mondays on courts three (3) and four (4) to Wednesdays on courts one (1) and two (2). 
 
37. PURCHASING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on request to award Bid 26-005, term contract for Mowing of Right of Ways to the low bidder per section, for the term October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request to award Bid 26-006, term contract for Ford Motor Repair Parts to Helfman Ford, Inc., according to local preference as authorized by Section 271.905 (b)(2) of the Texas Government Code, for the term October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on request to award Bid 26-007, term contract for Auto Body Repairs to Berryman Racing LLC, dba Sports Performance Collision Center, low bidder meeting specifications, for the term October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Ardurra Group, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $380,816 for a total contract amount not to exceed $421,816, regarding Intersection Improvements Program, Mobility Bond Project No. 23403, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
E.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Brooks & Sparks, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $545,738, regarding Colony Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 23211, Precinct 2.  (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
F.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with MBCO Engineering, LLC, for a total contract amount not to exceed $662,598.00, regarding Kansas Street, Seg. 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 23203a, Precinct 2.  (Fund: Mobility Bonds)  
 
G.   Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with AIG Technical Services, LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $464,918.20 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,369,837040; regarding Rogers Road, Seg.2, Mobility Bond Project No. 23114, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) 
 
H.   Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Amani Engineering, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $8,600 for a total contract amount not to exceed $58,245, pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding Traffic Signal II at intersection FM 359 and Candela Heights Drive, Mobility Bond Project No. 20316x, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) 
 
I.   Take all appropriate action on Fifth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with HJ Consulting, Inc., to extend the contract through December 31, 2032, pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding Library Access Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 20318x, Precinct 1.  
 
J.   Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Property Acquisition Services with Guess Group, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $29,550 for a total contract amount not to exceed $406,539 and to extend the contract through December 31, 2028, regarding 2017 Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)  
 
K.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with LJA Engineering, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $454,259.50, regarding Sidewalk Improvements, Mobility Bond Project No. 23124, Precinct 1.  (Fund: Mobility Bonds) 
 
L.   Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 2 with Ballew Construction, LLC to increase the contract in the amount of $71,722.36 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,660,706.66, pursuant to Bid No. 24-069, regarding Front Street, Mobility Bond Project No. x18, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
M.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Paradigm Consultants, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $21,135, regarding Bellaire Boulevard Turn Lanes, Mobility Bond Project No. 20313x, Precinct 4.  (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
N.   Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with R.G. Miller Engineers, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $468,175 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,310,964, regarding Rogers Road, Seg. 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 23113, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
O.   Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Isani Consultants, LP, to increase the contract in the amount of $109,726 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,562,127.20 and to extend the contract through December 31, 2028, regarding Old Richmond Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 20409, Precincts 3 and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
P.   Take all appropriate action to correct fund source on Agenda item 30C previously approved by Commissioners Court on July 22, 2025, so it reads:Take all appropriate action on request to award Bid 25-065, Construction of Library Access Road Phases 3a and 3b at Ginter Tract for Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Project No. 20318X, to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Hurtado Construction Company, in the amount of $5,128,888.88, Precinct 1. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)
 
Q.   Take all appropriate action on incorporated changes to Annex B, Travel Policy of the Purchasing Manual, proposed by the County Auditor, effective October 1, 2025.
 
R.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Clariti Cloud USA, Inc. fka Camino Technologies, Inc., pursuant to RFP 24-077 for Enterprise Permitting Software in an amount not to exceed $97,000, effective through September 22, 2026. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)  
 
38. RISK MANAGEMENT:
 
  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, 2026.
 
39. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
 
  Take all appropriate action regarding the review of salaries and benefits within the Sheriff’s Office.
 
40. Approve Bills.
 
41. Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on September 18, 2025.
 
42. Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on October 2, 2025, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on October 9, 2025. 
 
43. WORKSHOP:
 
  Conduct workshop to review standard procedures for handling Public Information Act (PIA) requests for Commissioners Court members, county departments, and other elected county officials. 
 
 
44. 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.   Cause No. 25-CCV-077506: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Carole Ann McCann Marital Trust, et al.; Wallis Street Project No. 20305, Parcel 36, Precinct 1.
 
2.   Legal update on Fort Bend County Employee Information Manual Policies.
 
3. Elections Preparations
 
4. Sundial Park Services.
 
B.
§ 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.
 
1.   Fort Bend County Epi Center.
 
2.   Project 2025-01.
 
3.   Grand Parkway Tollway, Primacy.
 
45. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:
 
A. § 551.071. Consultation With Attorney.
 
1. Cause No. 25-CCV-077506: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Carole Ann McCann Marital Trust, et al.; Wallis Street Project No. 20305, Parcel 36, Precinct 1.
 
2. Legal update on Fort Bend County Employee Information Manual Policies.
 
3. Elections Preparations
 
4. Sundial Park Services.
 
B. § 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
 
1. Fort Bend County Epi Center.
 
2. Project 2025-01.
 
3. Grand Parkway Tollway, Primacy.
 
46. 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 @ 5:34 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 Wednesday, September 17, 2025.   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. As always, the public is invited to watch the live stream of the meeting on the Fort Bend County website at www.fortbendcountytx.gov. To access the stream, select "Commissioners Court" and then "LIVE Streaming Video." If a member of the public wishes to speak on an agenda item, a Public Participant Form must be submitted at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the meeting. Instructions for completing and submitting the form are available on the Commissioners Court webpage. Upon arrival at the meeting, all speakers must check in with the Court Services team to confirm their attendance and to be called upon at the appropriate time.
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 Regulatory Compliance Officer, Gregory Roberts, is the County’s ADA Coordinator, located at 401 Jackson Street, in Richmond, Texas, 77469, and can be reached at adacoordinator@fortbendcountytx.gov or 281-238-3267. The ADA Coordinator 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).