Printed Agenda


NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021 1:00 P.M. AGENDA


1.		Call to Order.

2.		Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Vincent Morales.

3.		Approve minutes of regular meeting held on June 1, 2021.

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:

		Request to modify the Fort Bend County Major Thoroughfare Plan, specifically North Fulshear Drive within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Fulshear, Precinct 3.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 6-18

6.		Record into the Minutes out-of-state travel by Elected Official:

		Constable Precinct 2: Constable Daryl L. Smith, Sr. to New Orleans Louisiana, September 10-15, 2021, to attend the 2021 International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference. (Fund: Constable, Precinct 2)

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

	A.	Emergency Medical Services: Brian Petrilla, Mike Nixon, Robert Atripaldi and Shawn Binkley to Phoenix, Arizona, August 8-13, 2021, to attend the Pinnacle EMS Leadership Conference. (Fund: Emergency Medical Services Travel)

	B.	Information Technology: Robyn Doughtie, Jahan Tolliver and Puja Mishra, to Orlando, Florida, October 17–22, 2021, to attend Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2021. (Funding: Information Technology Travel)

	C.	Constable Precinct 2: Chief Roderick Garner, Asst. Chief Geneane Orndorff, and Captain Pennie Jackson to New Orleans, Louisiana, September 10-15, 2021 to attend 2021 International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference. (Fund: Constable, Precinct 2)

8.		COUNTY JUDGE:

		Approve request for Historic Site Property Tax Exemption from the General Fund for the Morton Ferry Home located at 402 North Second Street in Richmond, Texas for tax year 2021.

9.		COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

	A.	Approve the reappointment of Jonathan Sabrsula, Emanuel King, and Marvin Edwards to the Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 8 Board, for a term effective through December 31, 2021.

	B.	Approve the reappointment of Jacque Gerke and Sharon Beran to the Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 8 Board, for a term effective through December 31, 2022.

	C.	Approve the reappointment of Al Sulak and Mark Thormaehlen to the Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 3 Board, for a term effective through December 31, 2021.

	D.	Approve the reappointment of Pamela Henry and Angelica Ramos to the Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 3 Board, for a term effective through December 31, 2022.


10.		ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:

	A.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 1949698 in the amount of $570.00 to Atkins North America, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding FM 762/FM 2759 (Crabb River Road), Mobility Bond Project No. x28, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	B.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 479701/26/II in the amount of $97,621.60 to Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for plan, specification, and estimate design services of FM 521 Expansion Project, Mobility Bond Project No. 17113, Precinct 1. (Fund: FM 521 Project Account)

	C.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 421059 in the amount of $55,716.51 to RPS for project management services regarding 2017 Mobility Bond Projects within Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	D.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 421061 in the amount of $23,341.72 to RPS for project management services regarding 2020 Mobility Bond Projects within Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	E.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 6 in the amount of $155,757.05 to Allgood Construction Company, Inc. for paving and drainage improvements regarding Beechnut Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17204, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	F.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 8 in the amount of $47,408.76 to Allgood Construction Company, Inc. for construction of Old Richmond Road, Mobility Project No. 17208, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	G.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 28 in the amount of $10,775.00 to The Guess Group, Inc. for property acquisitions services regarding 2017 Mobility Bond Projects within Precinct 2. (Fund: Right of Way)

	H.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 5 in the amount of $111,800.72 to Allgood Construction Company, Inc. for construction of Katy Flewellen Road, Mobility Project No. 13316, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	I.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 2 in the amount of $312,568.50 to Allgood Construction for construction of Brandt Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17310, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	J.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 20-0155872 in the amount of $13,236.09 to IDS Engineering Group for professional engineering services regarding Harlem Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17402, Precincts 3 and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	K.	Approve payment of Invoice No. 3090790123 in the amount of $300.00 to Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Grand Parkway (SH 99) and Mason Road, Mobility Bond Project Numbers 17401 and 17403, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	L.	Approve payment of Invoice No. FBC2021 JSHARP-1002 in the amount of $93,647.16 to SES Horizon Consulting Engineers Inc. for professional engineering services regarding John Sharp Drive, Mobility Bond Project No. 17421x, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

11.		ENGINEERING-PERMITS:

	A.	Approve permit application from Blue Indie Realty, Inc to install a commercial driveway at 12502 BJ Dusek Road, Permit No. 2021-43695, Precinct 1.

	B.	Approve permit application from Blue Indie Realty, Inc to install a commercial driveway at 3903 Macha Road, Permit No. 2021-43689, Precinct 1.

	C.	Approve permit application from Blue Indie Realty, Inc to install a commercial driveway at 3807 Macha Road, Permit No. 2021-43678, Precinct 1.

	D.	Approve permit application from Blue Indie Realty, Inc to install a commercial driveway at 12702 BJ Dusek Road, Permit No. 2021-43666, Precinct 1.

	E.	Approve permit application from Blue Indie Realty, Inc to install a commercial driveway at 12602 BJ Dusek Road, Permit No. 2021-43693, Precinct 1.

	F.	Approve permit application from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T of Texas/Cobb Fendley & Associates to relocate utility cable and equipment to resolve conflicts with future roadway improvements along Sims Road, Permit No. 2021-46268, Precinct 1.

	G.	Approve permit application from MCIMetro Access Transmission Services Corp/THE PERMIT GETTERS LLC to install fiber optic cable along Rosen Mill Drive, Klazer Hollow Lane, Wildwood Park Drive, Veranda Trails Parkway and Richmond Parkway, Permit No. 2021-46369, Precinct 1.

	H.	Approve permit application from Blue Indie Realty, Inc to install a commercial driveway at 12630 BJ Dusek Road, Permit No. 2021-43670, Precinct 1.

	I.	Approve permit application from Blue Indie Realty, Inc to install a commercial driveway at 12402 BJ Dusek Road, Permit No. 2021-43706, Precinct 1.

	J.	Approve permit application from Danny's Dozer Service LLC to install a detention pond outfall pipe crossing under Behrens Road, Permit No. 2021-45998, Precinct 1.

	K.	Approve permit application from Blue Indie Realty, Inc to install a commercial driveway at 12530 BJ Dusek Road, Permit No. 2021-43694, Precinct 1.

	L.	Approve permit application from Sterling Site Services, LLC to install a temporary construction entrance on Great Blue Heron Lane, Permit No. 2021-46393, Precinct 1.

	M.	Approve permit application from CenterPoint Energy to install a gas line along Third Street in Fresno, Permit No. 2021-46391, Precinct 1.

	N.	Approve permit application from Rodriguez Construction Group, LLC to install a water line, sanitary sewer line and storm sewer line crossing under Macek Road, Permit No. 2021-46390, Precinct 1.

	O.	Approve permit application from A-S 151 NWC Fort Bend Pkwy - Hwy 6, L.P./Terra Associates to install two turn-lanes and two driveways on the feeder lanes of the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road as part of the Fort Bend Town Center II project, Permit No. 2020-41002, Precinct 2.

	P.	Approve permit application from One Construction/O'Donnell Snider Construction to install a commercial driveway at 751 Pitts Road, Permit No. 2021-45895, Precinct 3.

	Q.	Approve permit application from CenterPoint Energy to install a gas line along Beechnut Street, Permit No. 2021-46101, Precinct 4.


12.		ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:

	A.	Approve correction for Agenda Item 25F approved by Commissioners Court on June 1, 2021, so it reads: Take all appropriate action on Possession and Use Agreement between Fort Bend County and RK Partnership regarding Parcel 2 of Moore Road and record the same in official public records; Mobility Bond Project No. 17218x, Precinct 2.

	B.	Accept the streets in Jordan Ranch Sec. 6: Indigo Falls Drive 1,261.91 LF, Tarragon Trace 157.95 LF, for a total of 1,419.86 LF and release the bond in the amount of $101,500.00, Precinct 3

	C.	Accept the streets in Jordan Ranch Sec 16: Aster Brook Drive 1,256.31 LF, Camellia Avenue 491.39 LF, for a total of 1,747.70 LF and release the bond in the amount of $122,339.00, Precinct 3.

	D.	Accept the streets in Jordan Ranch Sec. 7: Indigo Falls Drive 711.68 LF, and release the bond in the amount of $49,840.00, Precinct 3.

	E.	Approve the plat for Lamar Consolidated ISD Fletcher Morgan Jr. Elementary School, Precinct 3.

	F.	Approve the plat for Fulshear School Road and School Hill Road Street Dedication, Precinct 3.

	G.	Approve the plat for Fort Bend County MUD 198 Drainage Channel West, Precinct 3.

	H.	Approve the plat for Fort Bend County MUD 198 Drainage Channel East, Precinct 3.

	I.	Approve the plat for the roads within Sienna Section 38, Precinct 1.

	J.	Approve the plat for the lots within Sienna Section 38, Precinct 1.

	K.	Approve the plat for the roads within Sienna Section 37, Precinct 1.

	L.	Approve the plat for the lots within Sienna Section 37, Precinct 1.

	M.	Approve the plat for the roads within Tamarron Section 44, Precinct 3.

	N.	Approve the plat for the lots within Tamarron Section 44, Precinct 3.

	O.	Approve the plat for the roads within Grand Mission Estates Sec. 30, Precinct 4.

	P.	Approve the plat for the lots within Grand Mission Estates Sec. 30, Precinct 4.

	Q.	Set public hearing for the street name change from Corona Star Trail to Star Blossom Lane in Candela Section 2 on behalf of Johnson Development, Precinct 3. (Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.)

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:

	A.	Pay Application No. 8 in the amount of $447,637.25 to Crain Group for construction services regarding the Precinct 3 Public Safety Annex;

	B.	Invoice No. 144107 in the amount of $3,688.41 to Billiard Factory, for gaming equipment regarding the Landmark Community Center;

	C.	Invoice No. 3023710209 in the amount of $53,379.15 to Huitt-Zollars for design services regarding the New North Library;

	D.	Invoice No. GC417-1 in the amount of $2,160.00 from Weisser Engineering Company, for engineering services regarding Harlem Road Park.

14.		FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular board meeting held on May 19, 2021 and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

		Approve Engineering Services Agreement between Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and Blackline Engineering, LLC to construct a right-of-way delineation fence and landscape improvements along Fort Bend Parkway south of Chasewood Drive.

15.		HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

	A.	Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and The American Red Cross, to define a working relationship in preparing for and responding to certain disaster situations.

	B.	Approve Staging Site Agreement Extension Confirmation between Fort Bend County and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, to designate Fort Bend County Fairgrounds as a staging area for CenterPoint, its Contractors, Agents and Volunteers, during emergency/disaster electrical restoration.

16.		HUMAN RESOURCES:

		Approve the rehire of former employee Kourtney Greenville, who terminated employment on January 10, 2020, and who will be rehired effective June 14, 2021.

17.		PURCHASING:

	A.	Authorize advertising for bids for demolition services for Disaster Recovery Project Numbers 4269-006 and 4269-007.

	B.	Authorize advertising for proposals for term contracts for bulk fuel, online homework tutor, and employee alcohol and drug testing services.

	C.	Approve Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 19 for sanitary sewer improvements, to extend the contract time until April 29, 2022, with no change in overall contract amount, part of the FY2019 Consolidated Annual Action Plan approved by Commissioner’s Court on July 2, 2019. (Fund: Community Development Block Grant)

18.		SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

		Accept and record the generous donation by Mr. Leonardo Cauto, of Knoll, Inc. office furniture for the Sheriff's Office Sienna Annex.


19.		COUNTY JUDGE:

	A.	Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Biotics Research Corporation, for a project located within City of Rosenberg Reinvestment Zone No. 27, Precinct 1.

	B.	Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Frito-Lay Inc., located in Reinvestment Zone No. 28 and Reinvestment Zone No. 25, Precinct 1.

	C.	Take all appropriate action to record the acceptance by the County Judge of a Petition that is in proper form for the creation of Fort Bend County Emergency Services District Number 9, and the filing of same Petition with the County Clerk, pursuant to Section 775.015 of the Health & Safety Code.

	D.	Take all appropriate action to set a public hearing to be conducted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street in Richmond, Texas for the proposed creation of a new Emergency Services District to be named Emergency Services District Number 9, and issue the necessary notices pursuant to Section 775.015 of the Health & Safety Code.

20.		COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

		Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Firethorne Community Association, Inc., with services to be provided by Fort Bend Constable Precinct 3, effective through September 30, 2021.

21.		BUDGET & FINANCE:

	A.	Take all appropriate action to authorize the County Auditor to remit payment to OakBend Medical Center in an amount of $640,573.61 for eligible reimbursable expenses incurred during the pandemic and not paid from the CARES Act funding. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA))

	B.	Take all appropriate action on request for (4) four new grant funded positions in the Sheriff’s Office – Bailiffs, Detention Deputy, Grade 9 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, necessary due to the courts increase in jury trials to reduce the backlog of cases caused by the pandemic, effective June 8, 2021 through September 30, 2022, and amend the budget to include $162,000 for FY 2021 and $324,000 for FY 2022 under Category 2, Pandemic Relief. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Pandemic Relief Category)

	C.	Take all appropriate action on request for (1) one new grant funded position in the County Judge’s Office, Recovery & Engagement Coordinator, Grade 13 of the Professional Management Policy Group, to coordinate and process pandemic recovery, including long-term recovery efforts, effective June 8, 2021 through September 30, 2024, and amend the budget to include $42,000 in FY 2021, and $355,000 for FY 2022, FY 2023, and FY 2024 under Category 2, Pandemic Relief. (Fund: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Pandemic Relief Category)

22.		BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:

		Take all appropriate action on Care Coordination Agreement between Fort Bend County Behavioral Health Services and Texana Center to establish partnership in the referral and sharing of client information, effective June 1, 2021.

23.		ENGINEERING:

	A.	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 Provincial Retreat Section 1, on behalf of Texas Engineering and Mapping Co., Precinct 1.

	B.	Take all appropriate action to approve the plat for the roads within Provincial Retreat Section 1, Precinct 1.

	C.	Take all appropriate action to approve the plat for the lots within Provincial Retreat Section 1, Precinct 1.

	D.	Take all appropriate action on Possession and Use Agreement between Fort Bend County and Steel Effects, LLC., regarding Parcel 4 of Moore Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17218x, Precinct 2; and authorize County Clerk to record in the Official Public Records at no cost.

24.		HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

		Emergency Medical Services: Take all appropriate action to approve the use of Certificates of Obligation to fund replacement of Unit X005 involved in a property damage claim on July 17, 2019 to allocate remaining balance of $87,106.94, after insurance settlement.


25.		JUVENILE PROBATION & DETENTION:

		Take all appropriate action on Intergovernmental Agreement between Fort Bend County and Houston-Galveston Area Council to receive grant funds in an amount of $30,000 in support of mental health services and/or therapy for referred juveniles for the term ending August 31, 2021, to be ratified by the Juvenile Board at their next meeting.

26.		PARKS & RECREATION:

	A.	Take all appropriate action on approval of Parks Department Community Use Request Form for Tax Exempt Entities which serve Fort Bend County communities, to schedule use of community rooms and pavilions, subject to availability and Parks approval.

	B.	Take all appropriate action to add Landmark Community Center to the Parks Department fee schedule.

	C.	Take all appropriate action to approve funding for after hours expenses for the Youth Leadership Orientation to be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Landmark Community Center and to extend the hours of the Center to accommodate the event.

27.		PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

		Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Project Grant Agreement No. RPT 2102 (11) 045_20 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation to revise the budget with no change in local match.

28.		PURCHASING:

	A.	Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Medical Quotation between Fort Bend County and Zoll Medical, utilizing cooperative contract PSAI 2018-11 in an amount not to exceed $53,385.77. (Fund: Health & Human Services, Emergency Medical Service)

	B.	Take all appropriate action on request to renew Bid 18-006, term contract for concrete pavement rehabilitation, with price increases from S&C Construction Co., Inc.

	C.	Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Flintco, LLC for construction of the North Library in Precinct 3, pursuant to RFP 21-067, in an amount not to exceed $11,980,000. (Fund: 2015 Bonds and Certificates of Obligation)

	D.	Take all appropriate action on Final Change Order 3 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and James Construction, to extend the contract time until March 7, 2021 and increase the contract in an amount of $1,179.33 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,841,218.49, pursuant to Bid No. 20-052 regarding Cane Island Phase 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 17308, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	E.	Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Amani Engineering, Inc., to increase the contract in an amount of $17,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $334,791, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Intersection Improvements for Rohan Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17114, Precinct 1. ( Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	F.	Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Amani Engineering, Inc., to increase the contract in an amount of $70,749.50 for a total contract amount not to exceed $664,814.50, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding South Post Oak Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 13112, Precinct 1. ( Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	G.	Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,100,007, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding NB 99 Frontage Design, Mobility Bond Project No. 20303a, Precinct 3. ( Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	H.	Take all appropriate action on Fifth Amendment to Project Management Agreement between Fort Bend County and RPS Infrastructure, Inc., to increase the contract in an amount of $399,995 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,491,495, regarding project management services for 2017 Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. ( Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	I.	Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Neel-Schaffer, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $91,760, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Traffic Signal I, Mobility Bond Project No. 20315x, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)


29.			ROAD & BRIDGE:

			Vehicle Maintenance: Take all appropriate action to allow Fort Bend County to participate in EVolve Houston's Fleet Electrification study to be conducted by eIQ Mobility at no cost to Fort Bend County.

30.			Approve Bills.

31.			Authorize County Auditor to pay and release time-sensitive disbursements on June 17, 2021 to be ratified by Commissioners Court on June 22, 2021.

32.			WORKSHOP:

	A.		Workshop to receive case study on Fort Bend County Entrepreneur Program from Carter Brothers.

	B.		Sheriff's Office: Workshop to discuss and take action if necessary regarding the proposed application of the COPS Hiring Grant Program.

33.			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.	Claim of Kenneth Washington – Date of Accident: May 20, 2020.

		2.	Cause No. 21-DCV-278348; Claudia Glaze vs. Fort Bend County, Texas, in the 268th District Court, Fort Bend County, Texas.

		3.	Workers' Compensation Subrogation Claim involving Ramon Ramirez for Rights of Reimbursement for benefits paid to or on behalf of Ramon Ramirez. County Attorney File No. 21-SUB-003.

	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.

			Director of Human Resources.

34.			Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:

	A.		§ 551.071. Consultation With Attorney.

		1.	Claim of Kenneth Washington – Date of Accident: May 20, 2020.

		2.	Cause No. 21-DCV-278348; Claudia Glaze vs. Fort Bend County, Texas, in the 268th District Court, Fort Bend County, Texas.

		3.	Workers' Compensation Subrogation Claim involving Ramon Ramirez for Rights of Reimbursement for benefits paid to or on behalf of Ramon Ramirez. County Attorney File No. 21-SUB-003.

	B.		§ 551.074. Personnel Matters.

			Director of Human Resources.

35.			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
Filed with County Clerk @ 3:45 p.m.

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KP George, County Judge

Notice of meeting/agenda was filed with the County Clerk on Friday, June 4, 2021. 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).