NOTICE OF MEETING
FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024
1:00 P.M.

AGENDA
             
1. Call to Order.
 
2.

Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Dexter Mccoy.
 
3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on June 25, 2024.             
 
4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.
 
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  1:00 p.m.:  Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:
 
  Engineering: Hold public hearing for acceptance of the following traffic control plans:

 
a. Saddlespur Lane and Saddlehorn Trail, Precinct 1;
b. Candela Section 5, Precinct 1;
c. Candela Section 13, Precinct 1;
d. Adelfina Street, Precinct 3;
e. The Grand at Aliana Section 2, Precinct 3;
f. Cody Mountain Trail within Grand Trails Section 1, Precinct 4; and 
g. Arabella on the Prairie Section 2, Precinct 4.
 
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 6 - 20
All items under the consent agenda are heard and acted upon collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be considered, discussed, and appropriate action taken separately.
 
6. Record into the Minutes out-of-state travel by Elected Official:
 
A.   County Attorney: County Attorney, B. Smith Lawson to Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 12, 2024, through July 19, 2024, to attend the National Bar Foundation Convention. (Fund: County Attorney Travel)
 
B.   County Attorney: County Attorney, B. Smith-Lawson, to Washington, D.C., from September 11, 2024, through September 14, 2024, to attend the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Annual Legislative Conference. (Fund: County Attorney - Travel) 
 
C.   District Clerk: District Clerk, B. Walker to Tampa, Florida, from July 12, 2024, through July 15, 2024, to attend the 2024 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition. (Fund: Travel)
 
D.   Tax Assessor/Collector: Tax Assessor, C.P. Turner to Washington, D.C., from September 11, 2024, through September 15, 2024, to attend the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Annual Legislative Conference. (Fund: Travel) 
 
7.

OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
 
A.   County Attorney: Approve out-of-state travel for K. Sneed, L. Lary, and K. LeVert, to Washington D.C., from September 11, 2024, through September 15, 2024, to attend the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Annual Legislative Conference. (Fund: County Attorney - Travel)
 
B.   District Attorney: Approve and ratify out-of-state travel for eleven (11) District Attorney employees throughout the south (Atlanta and Hapeville, Georgia, Montgomery, Alabama, Horn Lake, Mississippi, and New Orleans, Louisiana) from July 7, 2024, through July 13, 2024, for the Expose Excellence Youth Program along with YMCA 2024 Freedom Tour. 
 
C.   District Attorney: Approve correction to previously approved out-of-state travel by Commissioners Court on February 13, 2024, for one (1) District Attorney employee who attended the RISE24 Conference in Anaheim, California, on May 21, 2024, through May 28, 2024. (Fund: Travel)
 
D.   Health and Human Services: Approve out-of-state travel for S. Doucet and K. Inamdar, to Detroit, Michigan, from July 21, 2024, through July 26, 2024, to attend the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). (Fund: ARPA - Health and Human Services)
 
E.   Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Approve amendment to out-of-state travel previously approved by Commissioners Court on January 23, 2024, through agenda item 6H as presented:
 
1. Approve modified travel dates from July 21, 2024, through July 26, 2024; 
2. Remove employee K. Ott who is unable to attend; and 
3. Approve attendance of employee R. Moffitt. 
 
F.   Sheriff's Office: Approve out-of-state travel for Deaver, L. Gammon, and A. Barron, to Indianapolis, Indiana, from August 25, 2024, through August 29, 2024, to attend the 2024 CIT Conference. (Fund: USDOJ COPS Grant)
 
8. COUNTY JUDGE:
 
A.   Approve variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Annex B to allow an exception for an increase of the allowed hotel government rate for out-of-state travel for J. Strobel to Tampa, Florida, from July 12, 2024, through July 17, 2024, to attend the NaCo Conference. (Fund: Travel)
 
B.   Approve variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Annex B to allow air travel purchased within 14 days for out-of-state travel for S. Smith to Atlanta, Georgia, on June 5, 2024, through June 9, 2024, to attend the National Organization of Black County Officials (NOBCO) Economic Development Conference. (Fund: Travel)
 
9. AUDITOR:
 
  Approve the following Monthly Financial Report prepared by County Auditor, for the seven months ended April 30, 2024, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 114.023
 
10. BUDGET TRANSFER(s):
 
A.   American Rescue Plan Act: Approve transfer in the amount of $403,305 as indicated on Director's form dated June 18, 2024, to allocate funds for consulting fees. 
 
B.   Behavioral Health Services: Approve Transfer in the amount of $180 from Behavioral Health Services - Information Technology into Information Technology - Fees, to allocate funds for the purchase of Grammarly Software.
 
C.   Commissioner Precinct 4: Approve transfer in the amount of $812 from Travel and Training into Information Technology - Fees to allocate funds for the purchase of seven (7) Project 3 licenses. 
 
D.   County Attorney: Approve transfer in the amount of $25,500 from County Attorney Salaries into Property and Travel to cover various costs. 
 
E.   County Clerk: Approve transfer in the amount of $118 from Information Technology into Information Technology - Fees, to allocate funds for the purchase of (1) one Adobe Pro License. 
 
F.   District Attorney: Approve transfer in the amount of $694 from District Attorney - Fees into Information Technology - Fees to allocate funds for the purchase of software.
 
G.   District Clerk: Approve transfer in the amount of $1,512 from District Clerk - Fees into Information Technology - Fees to allocate funds for the purchase of software applications.
 
H.   Facilities Jail Maintenance: Approve transfer in the amount of $100,000 as detailed on Director's form dated June 25, 2024, to allocate funds for the purchase of additional parts for various County Facilities.
 
I.   Facilities Maintenance: Approve transfer in the amount of $699 from Facilities Maintenance - Information Technology into Information Technology Fees, to allocate funds for (12) twelve camera license upgrades. 
 
J.   Fire Marshal: Approve transfer in the amount of $7,000 from Fire Marshal - Supplies & Maintenance into Information Technology to allocate funds for the purchase of a modem and hot spot for use during incident calls.  
 
K.   Information Technology: Approve transfer in the amount of $648,824 from Fees into Capital Acquisitions and Construction in Progress to allocate funds to cover expenses that contribute to the total value of Subscription Base Information Technology Agreements (SBITAs). 
 
L.   Library: Approve transfer in the amount of 50,000 from Fees into Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of peripheral replacements.
 
M.   Medical Examiner: Approve transfer in the amount of $127,604 as detailed on Director's form dated June 28, 2024, to allocate funds to cover overtime accounting line, salaries and labor, and travel.
 
N.   Sheriff Detention: Approve transfer in the amount of $190,000 as detailed on Director's form dated June 18, 2024, to allocate funds for inmate medical expenses.
 
O.   Sheriff Enforcement Operating: Approve transfer in the amount of $18,261 from Fees into Capital Acquisitions, to allocate funds for the purchase of installation of K9 equipment for patrol units. 
 
             
11. COUNTY ATTORNEY:
 
A.   Approve variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy to allow air travel purchased within 14 days for out-of-state travel for M. Turner to Atlanta, Georgia, on April 9, 2024, through April 12, 2024, to attend the National Association of Bond Lawyers Conference (NABL). (Fund: Public Finance Bonds)
 
B.   Approve mileage reimbursement payment under the Fort Bend County Travel Policy for Brazos County District Attorney Jarvis Parsons in the amount of $133.60 for mileage incurred due to a course presentation given at the Gus George Academy on June 18, 2024. (Fund: County Attorney Travel)
 
C.   Approve variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy to approve payment of mileage in the amount of $245 for travel between October 10, 2023, through October 13, 2023, submitted after deadline specified in the county travel policy. (Fund: Travel)
 
D.   Approve variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy to approve payment of mileage in the amount of $26.72 for travel between March 8, 2023, through September 9, 2023, submitted after the deadline specified in the county travel policy. (Fund: Travel)
 
12. COUNTY TREASURER:
 
  Approve monthly report submitted by the County Treasurer for May 2024, and authorize advertisement of affidavit of the same in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.
 
13. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:
 
  Record into minutes the availability of funds in the amount of $194,035.50 for FY 2024 under Chapter 19 of the Texas Election Code for use by the Fort Bend County Office of Elections Administration exclusively for activities to enhance voter registration and participation through August 11, 2026, as authorized by Texas Statute and Administrative Code Rules.
 
14. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
 
A.   Accept the streets in Morgans Spur Drive Extension No. 5: Morgans Spur Drive 440.65 LF and release the bond in the amount of $52,000.00, Precinct 1.
 
B.   Accept the streets in Harvest Green Sec 25B: Country Fields Drive 623.86 LF, Fennel Frond Drive 1,031.15 LF, Vidalia Onion Drive 1,535.56 LF, Vidalia Onion Court 72 LF, Green Kale Drive 233.31 LF for a total of 3,495.88 LF and release the bond in the amount of $250,277.00, Precinct 1.
 
C.   Accept the streets in Harvest Green Sec 25A: Green Kale Drive 1,275.75 LF, Sweet Corn Court 123.01 LF, Rhubarb Row 396.48 LF, Artichoke Park Drive 748.30 LF, Pumpkin Patch Lane 1,177.80 LF, Parsnip Acres Court 100.37 LF, Teamriddle Way 713.10 LF for a total of 4,534.81 LF and release the bond in the amount of $325,570.00, Precinct 1.
 
D.   Accept the streets in Wheatfall: Hunter Lane 303.17 LF, Russett Forest Drive 910.49 LF, Camden Canyon Avenue 187.88 LF for a total of 1,401.54 LF and release the bond in the amount of $118,000.00, Precinct 1.
 
E.   Accept the streets in Fulbrook Section Six “B”: Riverbend Court 1,107.03 LF and release the bond in the amount of $190,000.00, Precinct 1.
 
F.   Accept the streets in Walnut Creek Section Twenty One: Willow Falls Lane 145.20 LF, Vintage Woods Lane 292.71 LF, Sunrise Village Drive 624.16 LF, Driftstone Peak Lane 459.59 LF, Ocean Pass Lane 572.00 LF for a total of 2,093.66 LF and release the bond in the amount of $148,330.00, Precinct 2.
 
G.   Accept the streets in Crescent Spring Drive Street Dedication Section 2: Crescent Spring Drive 197.54 LF and release the bond in the amount of $13,827.80, Precinct 2.
 
H.   Accept the streets in Walnut Creek Section Twenty Two: Ocean Pass Lane 847.90 LF, Edgemont Run Lane 145.45 LF, Union Bridge Lane 138.20 LF for a total of 1,131.55 LF and release the bond in the amount of $78,890.00, Precinct 2.
 
I.   Approve the following plats:
 
1. Sienna Sports Complex Replat of Reserve A, Precinct 2;
2. Grand Meadows Office Condominiums at Grand Parkway, Precinct 4; and 
3. Fort Bend ISD Mission Bend Elementary, Precinct 4.
 
J.   Approve the plat for roads within the following:
 
1. Harvest Green Section 54, Precinct 4; and 
2. Sienna Section 50A, Precinct 2.
 
K.   Approve the plats for the lots within the following:
 
1. Harvest Green Section 54, Precinct 4; and 
2. Sienna Section 50A, Precinct 2. 
 
L.   Set public hearing for acceptance of traffic control plans for the following (Tuesday, August 13, 2024):
 
1. Stonecreek Estates Section 14, Precinct 2;
2. 2023-62014 A. Myers, Precinct 2;
3. Fort Bend County ISD Crawford, Ridge Point, and Travis High Schools, Precinct 2 and 4; and 
4. The Grand at Aliana Section 2, Precinct 3.
 
M.   Set public hearing for Pollard Replat at Pecan Bend, Precinct 2. (Tuesday August 13, 2024)
 
15. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
 
A.   Emergency Medical Services: Approve the reappointment of Dudley Wait, Chief of Emergency Medical Service, to the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) Board of Directors for a three-year term expiring in July 2027.
 
B.   Social Services: Accept refund check in the amount of $206.20 from CenterPoint Energy. 
 
16. JUVENILE PROBATION & DETENTION
 
  Approve Interlocal Agreement for Truancy Prevention and Intervention Services between Fort Bend County, Fort Bend County Juvenile Board and Fort Bend Independent School District for the 2024-2025 academic year.
 
17. LIBRARY:
 
  Approve renewal of Fort Bend County Law Library Administration Agreement FY2024 between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Bar Association, effective through September 30, 2024.
 
18. PARKS & RECREATION:
 
  Approve the following Community Use Request and Equipment Waiver Forms; to waive rental fees as detailed on the attached requester(s) list.
 
1.  Fort Bend Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels & Much More Inc.; 2. Foster High School Athletic Booster Club; 3. Girl Scouts Troop No. 152998;  4. Missouri City-Sugar Land Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; 
5. Lamar CISD Athletics; 6. Spring Green Missionary Baptist Church; 7. Holy Rosary Catholic Church; 8. Fort Bend County Judge's Office;
9. Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 131; 10. Barker Ripley Fifth St. Head Start; and  11. Bangladesh American Society of Greater Houston; and  12. Southwest Bills.
 
             
19. PURCHASING:
 
A.   Authorize advertising for bids for Construction of Willow Lane Median Islands for Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Project No. 20125x.
 
B.   Authorize advertising for bids for term contracts for: vehicle graphics, bridge materials, and stationery printing and supplies.
 
C.   Authorize advertising for bids for Greenbusch Road Paving and Drainage Improvements from Ensley Hollow Dr. to 300 Ft. North of Westheimer Pkwy. Project No. 13312.
 
D.   Authorize advertising for bids for Sidewalk Improvements Projects for Katy-Flewellen Rd and Falcon Landing Blvd for Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Project No. 20308 
 
E.   Approve the continued purchase of moving services and supplies from A-Rocket Moving & Storage, Inc., utilizing BuyBoard Contract No. 738-24 for various departments upon request from the remainder of their fiscal year 2024 budgets.
 
F.   Approve Third Amendment to Agreement for Infrastructure Investment and Job Act Consulting Support with Tetra Tech, Inc., pursuant to RFP 19-041, Contingency All Hazards Consulting Services, to include Non-Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Grant Program support, with no change in compensation.
 
G.   Approve Consent to Assignment and Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC, to assign this corresponding Agreement to Costello, LLC, pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding Pecan Creek Road and Cedar Creek Road Bridges, Project No. BR19301. 
 
H.   Approve Change Order No. 1 with Hurtado Construction, to decrease the contract by $23,038.13 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,076,519.35 and to extend the contract time through November 29, 2023, pursuant to Bid No. 23-044, regarding Library Access Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 20318x, Precinct 1.  (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)
 
I.   Approve Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Tetra Tech, Inc. pursuant to RFP 19-041, for Hazard Mitigation Plan Consulting Services, for an extension of time of performance through September 30, 2024, with no change in total compensation.
 
20. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:
 
  Approve and record into Minutes tax payment refunds in the amount of $173,008.13 for the office of Carmen P. Turner.
 
 
21. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2: 
 
  Take all appropriate action on the appointment of Dr.  Daniel Wong, PE to the Board of Directors of the Sienna Plantation Levee Improvement District effective immediately.
 
22. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:
 
  Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Order Approving the Development of a New Affordable Housing Development, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 303.0421 (b) (4), at no cost to County, for each of the following:

 
  DEVELOPMENT LOCATION
1. Hanover Lakemont The Southwest corner of the Westpark Tollway (FM 1093) and Mason Road in unincorporated Fort Bend County, Texas, Precinct 4; and 
2. Vista Williams Ranch The north side of IH 69 (US 59) west of Richmond Parkway in unincorporated Fort Bend County, Texas, Precinct 4.
 
             
23. AUDITOR:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action to amend the Fort Bend County Purchasing Manual: Annex B - Fort Bend County Travel Policy as presented, effective July 9, 2024:

Fort Bend County business travel outside the United States shall be prohibited, and no travel funds will be approved for travel outside the United States, except in circumstances which involve county business.
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $175,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency to Non-Departmental Fees to allocate funds for Amendment with PFM for the Hotel Convention Center Project.
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on Order authorizing the issuance of Fort Bend County, Texas Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024; setting certain parameters for the Bonds; authorizing the pricing officer to approve the terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto.
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on Order authorizing the issuance of Fort Bend County, Texas Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2024; setting certain parameters for the Bonds; authorizing the pricing officer to approve the terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto.
 
E.   Take all appropriate action on Order authorizing the issuance of Fort Bend County, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024; setting certain parameters for the Bonds; authorizing the pricing officer to approve the terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto.
 
F.   Take all appropriate action on Order authorizing the issuance of Fort Bend County, Texas Tax Anticipation Note, Series 2024; setting certain parameters for the Bonds; authorizing the pricing officer to approve the terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto.
 
             
24. BUDGET & FINANCE:
 
  Take appropriate action on Resolution to authorize Fort Bend County to invest funds with Local Government Investment Pool Texas Connect; an authorized investment pool, per the Public Funds Investment Act, Government Code Chapter 2256.
 
25. COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 3:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request for out-of-state travel for Judge J. Mathew to Toronto, Ontario from July 10, 2024, through July 14, 2024, to attend the South Asian Bar Association Conference. (Fund: CCL3 Travel) 
 
26. ENGINEERING:
 
A.   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 R38439_18 in the amount of $102,650.40; Bowser Road, Project No. 20306, Precinct 1;
2. Parcel R78178_111 in the amount of $68,594.20; Evergreen Seg 2, Project No. 20123x, Precinct 2;
3. Parcel R78088_125 in the amount of $9,433.20; Evergreen Seg 2, Project No. 20123x, Precinct 2;
4. Parcel R78089_124 in the amount of $30,966.20 Evergreen Seg 2 Project No. 20123x, Precinct 2;
5. Parcel R17280_10 in the amount of $11,494.40; Koeblen Road Seg 1, Project No. 20107 Precinct 4; and 
6. Parcel R167773_4A in the amount of $2,111.40; Koeblen Road Seg 1, Project No. 20107, Precinct 4.
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the intersecting right of way radius requirement as stated Section 5.5.B.3 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for the 1824 at Austin Point SEC 1, Precinct 2.
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on request for Incidental Expenses in the amount of $3,649.15 plus the necessary costs for Parcel R76663_06A and authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents, regarding West Sycamore Seg. 3, Mobility Bond Project No. 17123x, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a 1.9-acre tract of land conveyed by Right-of-Way Donation Deed from Hannover Estates, LTD. to Fort Bend County and authorize payment of title policy fees related to such conveyance, for Parcel 13 of Chimney Rock, Mobility Bond Project Nos. 13203, 17202 and 20202, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
E.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the pipeline setback requirement as stated in Section 5.12.E of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Meadowview Estates, Precinct 3.
 
F.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the local streets requirement as stated in Section 5.5.B.2 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for the 1824 at Austin Point SEC 1, Precinct 2.
 
G.   Take all appropriate action on Roadway Use and Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC regarding Albert Marek Road and Sulak Road, Precinct 1.
 
H.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the sidewalk requirement as stated in Section 5.8 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Briarwood Crossing Section 6, Precinct 4.
 
I.   Take all appropriate action for Fort Bend County to sponsor a Texas Department of Transportation Project on behalf of Signorelli Company to expedite the constructions of three public road connections at Hwy 90A and Holly Ridge Boulevard, Cedar Ridge Lane, and Bryant Bend, Precinct 4.
 
27. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:
 
  Take all appropriate action to authorize the use of Certificates of Obligation to fund plan review fees and materials testing regarding the future Information Technology facility in an amount not to exceed $70,000.
 
28. GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:
 
A.   Commissioner Precinct 4: Take all appropriate action to ratify Application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for the FY2025-2028 Livable Centers Studies in an amount up to $230,000, with a cash match in an amount up to $23,000, required by Fort Bend County for funding to identify and fund livable centers and focused livable centers studies in the City of Kendleton. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
B.   Economic Development: Take all appropriate action to ratify Application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) for the FY2025-2028 Livable Centers Studies in the amount of $300,000 with a cash match in the amount of $60,000 required by Fort Bend County, for funding to identify and fund livable centers and focused livable centers studies in Fort Bend County Precinct 2. (Fund: 2022B Tax Note - Fresno Plan)
 
C.   Health and Human Services: Take all appropriate action on Application for the Pool Safety Grant Program in the amount of $400,000 to help implement enforcement programs with the goal of preventing drowning and drain entrapment of children in pools and spas, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County, for the grant period of August 2024, through August 2026.
 
29. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
 
A.   Emergency Medical Services: Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the retention of six (6) ambulances as an addition to the Emergency Medical Services fleet to properly maintain and cover 911 call demand and event standby requests.
 
B.   Emergency Medical Services: Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the use of Certificates of Obligation for the purchase and installation of emergency equipment for six (6) ambulances as addition to the Emergency Medical Services fleet in an amount not to exceed $750,000.
 
C.   Emergency Medical Services: Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the use of Certificates of Obligation for the purchase and installation of Station Alerting Systems for Ambulance Stations in an amount not to exceed $550,153.
 
D.   Health and Human Services: Take all appropriate action on request to create two (2) full-time, grant funded Positions, Epidemiologist, Grade 108 of the General Salary Structure, in the Health and Human Services Department, effective July 9, 2024. (Fund: Public Health Workforce Grant)
 
E.   Health and Human Services: Take all appropriate action on Facilities Use Agreement between Fort Bend County and Wharton County Junior College to use Wharton County Junior College Richmond and Sugar Land Campuses effective through June 1, 2026. 
 
30. PURCHASING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Change Order No.1 with Crain Group, LLC., pursuant to Bid No. 23-012, for additional services regarding South Post Oak Sportsplex Baseball Fields in an additional amount of $322,786.14, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,207,786.14. (Fund: 2020 Parks Bond)
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Landscape Architecture Services with Asakura Robinson Company, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $274,050 at Blueridge Park. (Fund: 2020 Parks Bond)
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Apex Consulting Group, Inc., pursuant to RFQ 24-054, design/build services for renovation of the District Clerk Passport Office, in an amount not to exceed $19,000 for the design phase. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 2 with Allgood Construction to increase the contract in the amount of $409,892.17 for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,375,448.21, pursuant to Bid No. 23-049, regarding Brandt Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17310, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
E.   Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 with Hurtado Construction, to increase the contract by $20,524.27 for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,278,749.63 and to extend the contract time through March 4, 2025, pursuant to Bid No. 23-073, regarding Chimney Rock, Mobility Bond Project Nos. 17202 and 20202, Precinct 2.  (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
F.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Reading Truck Equipment, LLC dba General Truck Body Manufacturing Co., pursuant to RFP 24-016, Retrofit and Repairs for Health and Human Services Mobile Health Unit, in an amount not to exceed $132,624.  (Fund:  American Rescue Plan Act - Health and Human Services)
 
G.   Take all appropriate action on Addendum with Cook’s Direct, Inc. pursuant to Sourcewell Contract No. 063022-COK, for the purchase of replacement jail appliances in an amount not to exceed $184,159.90. (Fund: Admin of Justice Projects)
 
31. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on request to transfer Position No. 5601-0012 from Sheriff's - Criminal Investigations to Sheriff's - Detention.
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on Detention Staffing Proposal request by the Sheriff's Office. 
 
32. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:
 
  Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Emergency Services District No. 10 for tax collection services, effective through June 30, 2025.
 
33. Approve Bills.
 
34. Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on July 3, 2024.
 
35. Authorize County auditor to pay and release the time-sensitive disbursements on July 18, 2024. 
 
36. WORKSHOP:
 
  Conduct workshop to receive presentation from the Fort Bend County Engineering Department regarding the Mobility Projects Dashboard.
 
37. 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. 24-CCV-074561; Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Nelson Marquez, et al; Benton Road Project No. 20104, Parcel R36177_1, Precinct 2.
 
2.   Koeblen Road, Seg 3 Project No. 20115, Parcel 13/Parcel 13 Easement, Willie Drabek, Precinct 4.
 
3.   Toll Road Improvements: Grand Parkway Toll Road, Fort Bend Parkway.
 
4.   EEOC Charge No. 460-2023-04843.
 
5.   Cause No. 24-CCV-074263 - Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Adelina Cruz-Miranda, Monroe Hoggart, III, Fort Bend County Drainage District, Fort Bend County General Fund, Fort Bend ESD 7, Fort Bend Independent School District and Fort Bend FWSD 1; W. Sycamore, Seg. 3, Project No. 17123x, Parcel R76646 - 05, Precinct 2.  
 
6.   Authorize the County Attorney's Office to initiate legal proceedings for violations of the Regulations for Floodplain Management for the County of Fort Bend, Texas.
 
7. Bella Media, Demand for Payment. 
 
8.   Cause No. 23-DCV-309121 - Arcola Municipal Management District No.1 and Fort Bend County vs. The City of Arcola, Texas in the 400th District Court Fort Bend County.
 
9.   Texas Local Government Code Section 112.005 Accounts kept for officers by County Auditor and Section 112.006 General oversight authority of County Auditor.
 
10.   Transitional Housing Service Provider.
 
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.
 
Executive Manager Evaluations:

 
1. Scott Wieghat - Road Commissioner;
2. Stephen Pustilnik - Chief Medical Examiner; and 
3. Justin Yurek - Fire Marshal. 
 
C.
§ 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that Commissioners Court has received from a business prospect that Commissioners Court seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near Fort Bend County and with which Commissioners Court is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that Commissioners Court seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near Fort Bend County.
 
  Qualified Project under Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 Subchapter C.
 
38. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:
 
A. § 551.071. Consultation With Attorney.
 
1. Cause No. 24-CCV-074561; Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Nelson Marquez, et al; Benton Road Project No. 20104, Parcel R36177_1, Precinct 2.
 
2. Koeblen Road, Seg 3 Project No. 20115, Parcel 13/Parcel 13 Easement, Willie Drabek, Precinct 4.
 
3. Toll Road Improvements: Grand Parkway Toll Road, Fort Bend Parkway.
 
4. EEOC Charge No. 460-2023-04843.
 
5. Cause No. 24-CCV-074263 - Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Adelina Cruz-Miranda, Monroe Hoggart, III, Fort Bend County Drainage District, Fort Bend County General Fund, Fort Bend ESD 7, Fort Bend Independent School District and Fort Bend FWSD 1; W. Sycamore, Seg. 3, Project No. 17123x, Parcel R76646 - 05, Precinct 2.  
 
6. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to initiate legal proceedings for violations of the Regulations for Floodplain Management for the County of Fort Bend, Texas.
 
7. Bella Media, Demand for Payment. 
 
8. Cause No. 23-DCV-309121 - Arcola Municipal Management District No.1 and Fort Bend County vs. The City of Arcola, Texas in the 400th District Court Fort Bend County.
 
9. Texas Local Government Code Section 112.005 Accounts kept for officers by County Auditor and Section 112.006 General oversight authority of County Auditor.
 
10. Transitional Housing Service Provider.
 
B. § 551.074. Personnel Matters.
 
Executive Manager Performance Evaluations: 
 
1. Scott Wieghat- Road Commissioner; 
2. Stephen Pustilnik- Chief Medical Examiner; and 
3. Justin Jurek- Fire Marshal.
 
C. § 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
 
Qualified Project under Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 Subchapter C.
 
39. 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,
Submitted to County Clerk @ 3:09 P.M.
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KP George, County Judge

 
Notice of meeting/agenda was published by the Fort Bend County Judge's Office, Court Services Manager, and submitted to the County Clerk on Friday, July 5, 2024.   An electronic version of this notice is also posted on the Fort Bend County website: www.fortbendcountytx.gov under Commissioners Court and under Legal Notices.
 
NOTICE
Policy of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
Fort Bend County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. The County’s ADA Coordinator is the Director of Risk Management, located at 301 Jackson Street, Suite 224, in Richmond, Texas, 77469, telephone 281-341-8630. The Director of Risk Management is designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations.
 
Fort Bend County will, generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so that they can participate equally in the County’s programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of Fort Bend County, should contact the office of the ADA Coordinator as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. 
 

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