Printed Agenda


12.		COUNTY CLERK:

		Approve Addendum to LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc.'s Agreement for Vital Records Service between Fort Bend County and LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc., with no change in the amount.

13.		DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

		Approve update to Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and City of Houston to participate in the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance Task Force in the Houston Metropolitan Area and receive grant funding in the amount of $35,550 per year effective through October 31, 2022.

14.		ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:

	A.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 479701/10/II in the amount of $306,870.98 and Invoice No. 479701/11/II in the amount of $172,679.47 to Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for plan, specification, and estimate design services of FM 521 Expansion Project, Precinct 1. (Fund: FM 521 Project Account)

	B.	Approve payment of Invoice No. H013076 in the amount of $1,373.00 and Invoice No. H013171 in the amount of $7,856.51 to Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. for construction materials observation and testing services regarding Various Roads in Arcola, Mobility Bond Project No. 17120x, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)

	C.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 000001911120 in the amount of $3,715.00, Invoice No. 000001912046 in the amount of $3,642.50 and Invoice No. 2001078 in the amount of $1,775.00 to Doucet & Associates for professional engineering services regarding Braxton Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13116x, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

	D.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 202002109 in the amount of $2,578.38 to LJA Engineering for professional engineering services regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension Phase I, Precinct 3. (Fund: Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2016)

	E.	Approve payment of Final Invoice No. 16 in the amount of $394,227.76 to Webber, LLC for construction of FM 1093/Westpark Extension Phase IIA, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2017A Series Road Bonds)

	F.	Approve payment of Final Invoice No. 39 in the amount of $575,973.22 to Webber, LLC for construction of FM 1093/Westpark Extension Phase I, Precinct 3. (Fund: Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2016)

	G.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 513601/16/II in the amount of $20,646.31 to Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for professional engineering services regarding Grand Parkway Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 17304, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)

	H.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 459301/93/II in the amount of $1,884.33 to Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for professional engineering services regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension Phase I and Phase IIA, Precinct 3. (Fund: Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2016)

	I.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 81154 in the amount of $2,925.00 and Invoice No. 81687 (Final) in the amount of $5,560.37 to Edminster Hinshaw Russ & Associates, Inc. dba EHRA for professional engineering services regarding Cane Island, Mobility Bond Project No. 13306, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

	J.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 1063319 in the amount of $6,942.72 to Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Pheasant Creek at Old Richmond Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17415, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)

15.		ENGINEERING-PERMITS:

	A.	Approve application from First America Homes, Ltd. to install a driveway tie-in at 7914 Kovar Road, Permit No. 2020-33929, Precinct 1.

	B.	Approve application from First America Homes, Ltd. to install a driveway tie-in at 7603 Lehman Road, Permit No. 2020-33930, Precinct 1.

	C.	Approve application from One Global Telecom Inc to install cable under Stafford Run, Permit No. 2020-33273, Precinct 2.

	D.	Approve application from Tackle Construction Company, Inc. to remove and replace concrete pavement on Sierra Night Drive, Permit No. 2019-31558, Precinct 3.

	E.	Approve release of performance bond to Haider Zaman for completion of work at 10026 Gaines Road, Permit No. 2019-30768, Precinct 3.

	F.	Approve release of performance bond to Tejas Underground Utilities, L.L.C. for completion of work at 15928 Old Richmond Road, Permit No. 2019-27549, Precinct 4.

	G.	Approve application from Arch-Con Corporation to install eight left turn lanes along West Bellfort, Permit No. 2020-33926, Precinct 4.

	H.	Approve release of performance bond to Chick-fil-A, Inc. for completion of work at 19245 West Bellfort, Permit No. 2019-27195, Precinct 4.

	I.	Approve release of performance bond to Tejas Underground Utilities, L.L.C. for completion of work at 15928 Old Richmond Road, Permit No. 2018-20486, Precinct 4.

16.		ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:

	A.	Accept the streets in Aliana Section 63: Balmartin Drive 1,334.67 LF, Longmanhill Drive 605.65 LF, Moycroft Court 251.58 LF, Cardow Drive 838.08 LF, and Fleurs Lane 326.09 LF, for a total of 3,356.07 LF, and release the bond and rider in the amount of $117,462.64, Precinct 4.

	B.	Approve the plat for Martinez 2218, Precinct 1.

	C.	Approve the plat for Country Acres, Precinct 1.

	D.	Set public hearing on request to modify the Major Thoroughfare Plan (MTP), specifically Ladonia Road, Post Road, unnamed collector, Mistletoe Lane and First Street within the extraterritorial jurisdictions of City of Pearland and City of Arcola, Precinct 1. (Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.)

	E.	Set public hearing for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Jordan Ranch, Section 13, Precinct 3. (Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.)

17.		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 General Fund, Advance Funding Resolution:

	A.	Pay Application No. 2 in the amount of $24,247.80 to Gutier LLC, for roof replacement regarding the roof over F and G pods at the Jail;

	B.	Pay Application No. 2 in the amount of $51,300 to Apex Consulting for design/build services regarding the Daily Park Pavilion;

	C.	Invoice No. SD1378 in the amount of $4,700.00 to Dowley Security Systems for information technology related expenses regarding the Medical Examiner Office Building;

	D.	Pay Application No. 2 in the amount of $75,600.00 to Apex Consulting Group, for design/build services regarding the Medic 6 Emergency Medical Service Facility Improvements.

18.		FIRE MARSHAL:

		Approve First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service to approve additional member Greg Najvar for participation in Urban Search & Rescue programs.

19.		HUMAN RESOURCES:

		Approve the rehire of former employee Hailey Duncan who terminated employment on December 19, 2014, and will be rehired effective March 9, 2020.

20.		PARKS & RECREATION:

		Approve payment in the amount of $12,861.00 to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC regarding the extension of electrical service at Jones Creek Ranch Park, Precinct 3. (Fund: General Fund, Advance Funding Resolution)

21.		PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

	A.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 3081690123R2 in the amount of $19,877.50 to Huitt-Zollars for construction management services regarding the Transit Center, Mobility Bond Project No. 13406. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bond & Public Transportation Grant)

	B.	Approve payment of Pay Application No. 18 in the amount of $521,544.34 to SpawGlass Construction Corp for construction services regarding the Transit Facility, Mobility Bond Project No. 13406. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds and Public Transportation Grant)

22.		PURCHASING:

		Approve Amendment to Agreement for Professional Consulting Services between Fort Bend County and Armko Industries, Inc. to extend the time of performance for multiple County building roof assessments, with no change in compensation.

23.		RISK MANAGEMENT:

		Authorize the County Judge to issue a response to the Department of Public Safety’s audit driver record information, as required by Agreement for Release of Driver Records to Governmental Entities with Texas Department of Public Safety executed on or about August 20, 2014.



24.		COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

		Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $4,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Commissioner, Precinct 2 Property and Equipment to allocate funds for the purchase of a replacement copier.

25.		AUDITOR:

	A.	Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures for Juvenile Multi-year capital projects as approved by the Juvenile Board at the January 15, 2020 meeting.

	B.	Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Expenditures for Fairground Renovations originally approved as FY 2019 Capital Improvement Project and subsequently unfunded.

26.		ENGINEERING:

		Take all appropriate action on acceptance of 0.0232 acre tract of land conveyed by Donation Deed from Prosperity Bank, successor by merger to Southern National Bank of Texas, to Fort Bend County regarding Parcel 2 of Cinco Ranch Turn Lanes, Mobility Bond Project No. 17314x, including authority to incur any necessary costs related to acceptance in an amount not to exceed $1,278; Precinct 3. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)

27.		FIRE MARSHAL:

		Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $43,550 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Fire Marshal, Fees, to allocate funds for payment of professional services regarding the operational assessment and performance review of 911 Communications Division.

28.		FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their regular meeting held on February 19, 2020, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

		Take all appropriate action on Joint Project Agreement in the amount of $500,000 regarding construction of traffic signal system at Peek Road and the Fort Bend Grand Parkway. (Fund: General Fund, Advance Funding Resolution)

29.		HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

		Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $514,719, including $69,331 from Non-Departmental Contingency, into Emergency Medical Service accounts as detailed on Director's form dated February 27, 2020 to allocate funds for goods ordered in FY 2019 but delivered in FY 2020.

30.		PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

		Take all appropriate action on request to waive the fare for all Fort Bend County Public Transportation services on April 16, 2020, in recognition of National “Get On Board” Day. (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

31.		PURCHASING:

	A.	Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-045, term contract for purchase of weed, brush and insect control chemicals.

	B.	Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-048, term contract for purchase and hauling of earthen type road materials.

	C.	Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-056 for the construction of Clodine Road from Denver Miller Road to West Bellfort Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 17417.

	D.	Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process, as authorized by Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7) for the purchase of items available from only one source, Teleflex LLC, for Arrow EZ-IO System and Rusch Airtraq System supplies for Emergency Medical Services in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for FY 2020. (Fund: Emergency Medical Service)

	E.	Take all appropriate action on Bid 20-057 for the construction of Mason Road and SH 99 Improvements Phase 1 - Turn Lanes Under SH 99, Mobility Bond Project No. 17419x.

	F.	Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Yellowstone Landscape, utilizing Choice Partners Purchasing Cooperative Contract Number 15/023JN-02 to add locations for grounds maintenance in an additional amount of $57,084 for a total contract amount not to exceed $110,802 effective through September 30, 2020. (Fund: Facilities, Operations)

	G.	Take all appropriate action on request to amend Bid 18-014, term contract for pest control services with Gillen Pest Control, Inc., to add the Medical Examiner, Transit Facility and Pinnacle Aquatics Center, for an additional amount not to exceed $1,141 for the remainder of 2020 fiscal year. (Fund: Facilities)

	H.	Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Bus Sales, Inc. for Purchasing of Transit Buses, pursuant to RFP 17-044, to include a price increase on 32-foot, 40-foot, and Light Duty Type 3 buses with specification change. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)

	I.	Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 1 between Fort Bend County and Huitt-Zollars, Inc., pursuant to SOQ 17-042, for additional construction management services for Transit Center, in the amount of $256,815 for a total work authorization amount of $372,265. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds, Public Transportation Grant)

	J.	Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Hernandez Funeral Home, pursuant to RFP 19-018, for renewal of pauper burials, transports and related services effective April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021. (Fund: Medical Examiner and Social Services)

	K.	Take all appropriate action on request to amend Bid 17-007, term contract for Armored Car Services, with Brinks Inc. to add Fire Marshal Office and District Clerk at Sienna, for an additional amount of $399.36 per month, or an additional amount of $2,795.52 for the remainder of 2020 fiscal year. (Fund: Non-Departmental, Fees)

	L.	Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Staffing Solutions to increase the maximum compensation for scope of services by $26,425 for directly observed therapy services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $66,425 through September 30, 2020. (Fund: Tuberculosis Prevention & Control Grant)

	M.	Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and SES Horizon Consulting Engineers, Inc. to increase the contract by $13,824 for a total contract amount not to exceed $306,919.84, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Mason Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17405, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2017 Mobility Bonds)

	N.	Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Mar-Con Services, LLC to extend the contract time until January 6, 2018 and to decrease the contract by $72,982.34 for a total contract amount not to exceed $853,352.16 pursuant to Bid No. 17-071 for construction of Owens Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13403, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

32.		Approve Bills.

33.		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.

Signed by County Judge,
Filed with County Clerk @ 1:55 p.m.

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KP George, County Judge

Notice of meeting/agenda was filed with the County Clerk on Friday, February 28, 2020. 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 Facilities Management & Planning, located at 301 Jackson Street, Suite 301, in Richmond, Texas, 77469, telephone 281-633-7045. The Director of Facilities Management & Planning is designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations. Information concerning the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the rights provided thereunder, are available from the ADA coordinator.

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).


1.		Call to Order.

2.		Invocation by Cliff Parker, Deacon/Pastor with Sugar Creek Baptist Church.

3.		Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Ken DeMerchant.

4.		Approve minutes of regular meeting held on February 25, 2020.

5.		Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

6.		PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

	A.	Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Still Creek Ranch, Section 1, Precinct 1.

	B.	Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Southern Colony Section 4C, Precinct 1.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 7 -23:

7.		OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:

	A.	Commissioner, Pct. 2: Katie Herrington, Felecia Evans-Smith, Brenda Patton, and Maurice Lewis to Orlando, Florida, July 16-21, 2020 to attend the National Association of Counties Annual Conference. (Fund: Commissioner, Precinct 2)

	B.	Health & Human Services - Emergency Medical Service: Elizabeth DeLeon to St. Louis, Missouri, April 7-10, 2020 to attend the Revenue Cycle Management and Compliance Conference. (Fund: 1115 Waiver)

	C.	Sheriff's Office: K. Roberts to Atlanta, Georgia, June 8-11, 2020 to attend the Internet Crimes Against Children National Conference. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement)

	D.	Sheriff's Office: T. Cheeser to Atlanta, Georgia, June 8-11, 2020 to attend the Internet Crimes Against Children Conference. (Fund: Internet Crimes Against Children Grant)

8.		COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

		Reappoint Freddy Lopez and Ruston Hughes as Commissioners to the Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 7 effective through December 31, 2021.

9.		COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:

	A.	Approve the reappointment of Bobbie Tallas to Position 4 on the Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority effective through April 30, 2023.

	B.	Approve the reappointment of Bobbie Tallas to Position 4 on the Board of Directors for Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority effective through April 30, 2023.

10.		BUDGET TRANSFER:

		County Court at Law No. 1: Approve transfer in the amount of $1,379 from Purchase Order Contingency into Property & Equipment to allocate funds for goods ordered in FY 2019 but not delivered until FY 2020.

11.		CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:

		Record into Minutes the 2019 Racial Profiling Report, Tier 1 for the Office of Constable Precinct 3, pursuant to the Code of Criminal Procedure Articles 2.131-2.138.


NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 1:00 P.M. AGENDA