![]() NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026. 1:00 P.M. AGENDA |
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| 1. | Call to Order. |
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| 2. | Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Vincent Morales. |
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| 3. | Approve minutes of regular meeting held on September 24, 2026. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Grants Administration: Hold a public hearing to receive comments on Application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. |
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| B. | Engineering: Hold public hearing for street name change within the recorded plats for Lamar Consolidated ISD Beechnut Elementary School and Blue Creek Trails Peek Road Street Dedication and Reserves, Precinct 4. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Engineering: Hold public hearing for acceptance of traffic control plans for Milo Farms Section 2, Precinct 1. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: (6-25) |
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| 6. | OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel: |
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| Information Technology: Approve out-of-state travel for A. Lattimore and K. Lovelady to Somerset, New Jersey, October 13, 2026, through October 16, 2026, to attend the SHI Fall Summit 2026. (Fund: SHI Government Solutions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. | COUNTY JUDGE: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Approve request to ratify the use of the Fort Bend County seal by Fort Bend Forward on the official event website and promotional materials for the Salute Fort Bend First Responders Family Picnic Day, to be held October 25, 2026, at George Ranch Historical Park. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8. | COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Approve the reappointment of Craig LeTulle and Jack Molho to the West Fort Bend Water Authority Board of Directors for a two-year term, expiring May 15, 2028. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9. | COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Approve the reappointment of Horace Allison to represent Fort Bend County on the Board of Directors for the City of Houston Reinvestment Zone No. 25 for a two-year term, expiring October 1, 2028. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10. | AUDITOR: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Approve Monthly Financial Report prepared by the County Auditor for the ten months ended July 31, 2026, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 114.023. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11. | BUDGET TRANSFER(s): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | ARPA Revenue Replacement: Approve FY2026 transfer in the amount of $152,357 from ARPA Revenue Replacement – Contingencies to Revenue Replacement-Emergency Management to fund the continuation of DEAF Link, an accessible alerting and messaging application that supports compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Auditor: Approve FY2026 transfer in the amount of $235 from Operating Supplies into Information Technology, to allocate funds for the replacement of docking stations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Civil Service: Approve request for transfer in the amount of $16,987 from Fees into Salaries & Labor to correct salary for a new hire. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Commissioner Precinct 4: Approve FY2026 transfer in the amount of $4,970 as detailed on Director's Form dated October 2, 2026, to allocate funds to cover Temporary Staff budget. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Library: Approve FY2027 transfer in the amount of $2,800 from Information Technology into Travel & Training, to allocate funds to complete the 2026 Fiscal Year. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12. | CONSTABLE, PCT. 3: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and the City Of Thompsons, with services to be provided by the Office of Fort Bend County Constable Pct 3, effective through September 30, 2027. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COUNTY TREASURER: |
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| Approve reports submitted by the County Treasurer for April 2026, May 2026, June 2026, and July 2026, and authorize advertisement of affidavit of the same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14. | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Approve the reappointments of Jemila Winsey, Position One, Errol Wilkerson, Position Three, and Edwin Morales, Position Five, as members of the Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2, for a two (2) year term effective through October 8, 2028. |
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| 15. | ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Record into the minutes the availability of funds in the amount of $198,735.55 for FY2026 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, 2028, as authorized by Texas Statute and Administrative Code Rules. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16. | ENGINEERING-PERMITS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | ENGINEERING-PERMITS, PCT. 1: |
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| 1. | Approve acceptance of Cashier’s Check from Home Stay Senior Care Inc, for Permit No. 2026-89331 to Install commercial driveway and utilities along Grand Corner Dr, Precinct 1. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Approve release of Cashier’s Check from E&C Builders LLC for work completed at 9422 Galveston St, Permit No. 2026-88519, Precinct 1. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT: |
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| A. | Accept the bond rider for Del Webb Sugar Land at Ryehill Section 1D, reducing it from $168,650.83 to $84,325.42, Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Accept the bond rider for Del Webb Sugar Land at Ryehill Section 1C, reducing it from $226,601.63 to $113,300.82, Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Accept the bond rider for Del Webb Sugar Land at Ryehill Section 1B, reducing it from $110,815.60 to $55,407.80, Precinct 3. |
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| D. | Accept the bond rider for Del Webb Sugar Land at Ryehill Section 1A, reducing it from $49,099.40 to $24,549.70, Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Accept the bond rider for DW Sugar Land Entry, reducing it from $476,383.60 to $238,191.80, Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | Accept the bond rider for Ryehill Parkway Street Dedication and Reserves Section Two, reducing it from $731,764.60 to $365,882.30, Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G. | Accept the bond rider for Ryehill Section 3, reducing it from $365,164.10 to $182,582.05, Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| H. | Accept the bond rider for Ryehill Section 2B, reducing it from $312,615.80 to $156,307.90, Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I. | Accept the bond rider for Ryehill Section 2A, reducing it from $145,436.20 to $72,718.10, Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| J. | Accept the bond rider for Ryehill Section 1, reducing it from $323,469.30 to $161,734.65, Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| K. | Accept the streets in Tamarron Jordan Ranch Blvd. Section 14 Street Dedication: Jordan Ranch Boulevard 1,041.86 LF, Maroon Peak Drive 171.23 LF for a total 1,213.09 LF and release the bond in the amount of $169,657.60, Precinct 1. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L. | Approve the plat for the roads within the Brookewater Section Twenty, Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M. | Approve the plat for the lots within the Brookewater Section Twenty, Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Approve the following plats:
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Set public hearing for acceptance of the Plat for Amandera Parkway Street Dedication and Reserves Amending Plat No 1, Precinct 1. (Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.) |
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Set public hearing for acceptance of traffic control plans for: (Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.)
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: |
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| Approve request for variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Annex B to allow an exception to an increase in the approved government hotel rate in the amount of $110 for an employee, for travel on September 1, 2026, through September 9, 2026, to Willow Park, Texas, in support of the North Texas Wildfires. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19. | HUMAN RESOURCES: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Approve the withdrawal of hours from the shared sick leave pool as presented:
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Approve amendment to previously approved out-of-state travel for former HR Director to T. Clayton to Orlando, Florida, October 26, 2026, through October 28, 2026, for the Gartner HR Symposium Xpo. (Fund: HR Travel) |
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| 20. | PARKS & RECREATION: |
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Approve Community Use Request and Equipment Waiver Form to waive rental fees for the following, as presented and detailed in the list attached hereto:
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Approve Community Use Requests for the following, as presented and detailed in the list attached hereto:
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| 21. | PROCLAMATION (s) : In accordance with the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum, the following proclamation(s) are submitted for consideration for presentation at a later date. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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County Judges Office: Approve proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month presentation at the October 22, 2026, Commissioners Court Meeting. |
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| 22. | PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Approve Amendment to Public Transportation Fee Schedule previously approved by Commissioner’s Court on September 10, 2026, to add new commuter service route. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23. | PURCHASING: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Authorize advertising for bids for Harlem Road Reconstruction from Travis High School to Morton Road for Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Project No. 17402, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Authorize advertising for qualifications for design/build for Mission West Park Improvement Project Phase 1 in Precinct 4. |
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Authorize advertising for proposals for Agenda Management Software Replacement. |
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Authorize advertising for bids for construction of Mirabeau Lamar Homestead Park Improvements in Precinct 4. |
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| 24. | RISK MANAGEMENT: |
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| Approve the renewal of Humana as a Fort Bend County plan provider for vision and dental benefits, accepting rates with no change for the 2027 and 2028 plan years, to be effective January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 25. | SHERIFF'S OFFICE: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Approve Interlocal Agreement for additional law enforcement services between Fort Bend County and Cinco Southwest Municipal Utility District, with services to be provided by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, effective through September 30, 2027. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 26. | COUNTY JUDGE: |
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| A. | Take all appropriate action to establish the regular meeting schedule for Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 81.005(a) for Fiscal Year 2027, meeting every second and fourth Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m, in the Commissioners Courtroom located on the second floor of the Courthouse at 401 Jackson Street in Richmond, Texas. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Take all appropriate action to appoint a Lead Attorney for the Legal Services Department – Civil Division, effective October 8, 2026. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Take all appropriate action to establish the Records Management Department’s direct reporting relationship to Commissioners Court and appoint Stephen Lovell as executive manager, effective October 8, 2026. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 27. | COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Take all appropriate action on the appointment of Marvin Marcell to the West Fort Bend Water Authority Board of Directors for a two-year term, expiring May 15, 2028. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Take all appropriate action on the appointment of Juan Alexander and Chuck Garibay to the West Fort Bend Water Authority Board of Directors for a four-year term, expiring May 15, 2030. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 28. | COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Take all appropriate action to remove Johnny Cantu from the Board of Directors for Fort Bend Levee Improvement District No. 10. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Take all appropriate action to appoint Tony Stroot to the Board of Directors for Fort Bend Levee Improvement District No. 10, for the unexpired term ending on January 25, 2027. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 29. | AUDITOR: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Take all appropriate action to authorize the County Auditor to execute the Certificate of Authorized Signatures for the Fort Bend County Unlimited Tax Extendable Commercial Paper Program, Series A in accordance with the County’s Order adopted on October 23, 2025. |
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BUDGET & FINANCE: |
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| Take all appropriate action to allocate an additional amount of $6,695 from Certificates of Obligation proceeds to the FY2027 Countywide Printer Replacement project to purchase one additional printer for the Legal Services Department – Civil Division, increasing the total project allocation from $324,004 to $330,669. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 31. | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Take all appropriate action on Affiliation Agreement Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and Capella University to facilitate practicum opportunities for enrolled students pursuing academic coursework in public health, counseling, and related fields at Fort Bend County. |
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| 32. | CONSTABLE, PCT. 1 |
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Take all appropriate action on Motorcycle Lease Agreements between Fort Bend County and the referenced Constable Precinct 1 Deputies for use of police motorcycles to perform their assigned duties, through September 30, 2027.
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| 33. | COURT ADMINISTRATION: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $18,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Fees, to allocate funds to pay the remaining outstanding interpreter invoices for FY2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COUNTY ATTORNEY: |
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Take all appropriate action on 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 Beechnut Street, Project No. 17410, Phase II, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) |
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Take all appropriate action on 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 Settegast Ranch Road, Segment 1, Project No. 23107, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) |
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| C. | Take all appropriate action on 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 Richmond Street, Project No. 20118, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 35. | DISTRICT JUDGE: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Take all appropriate action to ratify approval of the proposed budget allocation for Associate Judge Courts, effective October 1, 2026, with one Associate Judge allocated to every two District Courts and three Associate Judge positions retained in a pooled budget through December 31, 2026, within previously approved funding; and direct the County Auditor and Budget Officer to establish the corresponding accounts and distribute the budgets accordingly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 36. | ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION: |
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| Take all appropriate action to amend the previously approved list of early voting polling locations for the November 3, 2026, General Election to include Pinnacle Senior Center and Great Oaks Baptist Church. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ENGINEERING: |
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| A. | Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Removal of Streetlight between Fort Bend County and CenterPoint Energy, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,180, regarding Benton Road Seg. 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 23205, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Take all appropriate action on Agreement for the Funding and Construction of Roadway Improvements between Fort Bend County and Belknap Investments Houston, LLC, regarding Belknap Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17211, Precinct 4. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Take all appropriate action on Architectural Barriers Designated Agent Form from Fort Bend County to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation regarding Traffic Signals and Safety Improvements, Mobility Bond Project No. 23402, Precinct 4. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Take all appropriate action on acceptance of grant award in the amount of $371,709 and Advance Funding Agreement for a Highway Safety Improvement Project Off-System between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation in an estimated amount of $85,600 regarding hazard elimination and safety (pedestrian signals) at Mason Road at Buffalo Bayou Trail; Fry Road at WFDD Diversion; Peek Road at Buffalo Bayou Trail and Fry Road at Meadowbrook Farms, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the requirements as stated in Section 5.12.C.1 building setback requirements of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Ryehill Section 5. Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the requirements as stated in Section 5.5A.2 block length requirements of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Sweetwater Grove, Precinct 4. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G. | Take all appropriate action on the plat for Sweetwater Grove, Precinct 4. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| H. | Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the requirements as stated in Section 5.5A.2 block length requirements of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Heritage Bend East Collector, Precinct 1. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I. | Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Ryehill Section 5. Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| J. | Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Heritage Bend East Collector, Precinct 1. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| K. | Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Ryehill Section 5. Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Heritage Bend East Collector, Precinct 1. |
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| 38. | GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: |
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| A. | Grants Management: Take all appropriate action on Application submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice-Bureau of Justice Assistance for the BJA FY2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Grant in the amount of $71,375, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County for the grant period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Engineering: Take all appropriate action on Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration for FY2026. Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program in the amount of $1,211,905 with no local cash match required by Fort Bend County, for the grant period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Grants Administration: Take all appropriate action to adopt the Fort Bend County Grants Management Policy effective November 1, 2026. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Library: Take all appropriate action on the Application to the Texas State Library Archives Commission for the Family Place Libraries Grant Program—FY2027 in the amount of $10,000 with no local cash match required by Fort Bend County, for the grant period of March 1, 2027–July 31, 2027. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Public Transportation: Take all appropriate action on Project Grant Agreement No. RUR 2702 (11) between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation for Fiscal Year 2027 State Rural Funds in the amount of $534,669, with no local match required by Fort Bend County. (Fund: Public Transportation – Grants) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Public Transportation: Take all appropriate action on The Project Grant Agreement No. DIS 2702 (11) 039_26 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation for Fiscal Year 2026 Section 5339 Federal Funds in the amount of $995,743, with $199,149 transportation development credits with no local match required by Fort Bend County. (Fund: Public Transportation – Grants) |
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| G. | Public Transportation: Take all appropriate action on Project Grant Agreement No. RPT 2702 (11) 093_26 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation for Fiscal Year 2026 Section 5311 Rural Federal Funds in the amount of $477,341, and a proposed state match of $460,841 provided by Fiscal Year 2027 State Funding, with no local match required by Fort Bend County. (Fund: Public Transportation – Grants) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| H. | Public Transportation: Take all appropriate action on Project Grant Agreement No. BBF 2702 (11) 098_26 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation for Fiscal Year 2026 Section 5339 Federal Funds in the amount of $81,140, with $16,228 in transportation development credits, with no local match required by Fort Bend County. (Fund: Public Transportation – Grants) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 39. | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Social Services: Take all appropriate action on Vendor Agreement with AP Gas & Electric LLC (TX), dba APG&E, to provide energy assistance to eligible low-income residents of Fort Bend County. |
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| B. | Social Services: Take all appropriate action on an Addendum to the Field Education Contractual Agreement with Grand Canyon University for supervised social work student internships through Fort Bend County Social Services, effective upon execution by all parties through July 21, 2029. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40. | LIBRARY: |
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Take all appropriate action on the request to approve the closure of all Fort Bend County Libraries to the public on Friday, December 11, 2026, in observance of Staff Development Day. |
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| 41. | MEDICAL EXAMINER: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Take all appropriate action to approve and execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office to provide assistance during mass casualty incidents, effective through September 30, 2027, with an automatic renewal clause. |
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| 42. | PARKS & RECREATION: |
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| Take all appropriate action on License Agreement between Fort Bend County and the Fort Bend Mountain Bike Association for the use, enhancement, development, and maintenance of existing single-track mountain bike trails at Freedom Park and Daily Park, and future single-track trail segments approved by the County pursuant to the Agreement, with no obligation for the County to expend or allocate funds for the licensed purposes, and authorize the County Judge to execute said agreement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 43. | PURCHASING: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Take all appropriate action on request by Lavaca County to purchase surplus property from Fort Bend County, pursuant to Local Government Code §263.152(a)(1), specifically one (1) ambulance, Unit No. Z083, in a total amount not to exceed $15,000. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Take all appropriate action on Agreement with LDDBlueline, LLC for Professional Architectural and Engineering design services for the Fort Bend County Environmental Health Building in an amount not to exceed $133,250. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for professional design services with Halff Associates, Inc., in an additional amount of $125,780 for a total contract amount not to exceed $879,530, and to extend the time of performance through December 31, 2028, regarding Kitty Hollow Park in Precinct 2. (Fund: CAD 4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Take all appropriate action on request to award Bid 26-060, Sports Hub Remodel, to low bidder meeting specifications, Construction LTD in an amount of $1,906,433. (Fund: Parks Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Master Planning and Architectural Services with PGAL, to increase the contract in the amount of $95,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $202,500 and to extend the contract through December 31, 2027, regarding the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Precinct 3. (Fund: Parks Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Section 262.024(a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code from Stryker Sales, LLC, a sole-source provider, and approve an addendum to the agreement for maintenance services on emergency procare products in an amount not to exceed $254,566.17, effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. (Fund: Ambulance-EMS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G. | Take all appropriate action on request to negotiate RFQ 26-043, Engineering Services for Stream Bank Protection project on Coon Creek and Flatbank Creek, with M&E Consultants, LLC, the most highly qualified respondent. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| H. | Take all appropriate action on request to award Bid 26-059, term contract for Traffic Count Services, to National Data and Surveying Services, Inc., low bidder meeting specifications for the term through September 30, 2027. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I. | Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Design Services with KCI Technologies, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $257,380, for a total contract amount not to exceed $335,695 and to extend the contract through December 31, 2029, regarding the Master Plan for Duhacsek Park in Precinct 4. (Fund: Parks Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| J. | Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Brazos Bend Guardianship Services for Local Guardianship Program to provide assistance to disabled and incapacitated adults and their families in an amount not to exceed $192,000 for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. (Fund: Supplemental Court-Initiated Guardianship Fee) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| K. | Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with ATLAS Technical Consultants, LLC, for a total contract amount not to exceed $37,098, regarding Clodine Road Seg. 2 and Eugene Heimann Crosswalks, Mobility Bond Project No. 23408 and 23408a, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L. | Take all appropriate action on Fifth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Zarinkelk Engineering Services, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $35,030, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,854,339, pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding Fulshear-Gaston Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17312, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M. | Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 2 with MetroCity LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $44,708.40 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,185,114.25 and to extend the contract time until August 17, 2026; pursuant to Bid No. 25-037, regarding Sidewalk Safety Program, Mobility Bond Project No. 17206, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| N. | Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 with Traffic Systems Construction, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $6,735.95 for a total contract amount not to exceed $457,185.95 and to extend the contract time until August 6, 2026; pursuant to Bid No. 25-050, regarding Traffic Signals and Safety Improvements, Mobility Bond Project No. 23402, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O. | Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with MBCO Engineering, LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $11,930, for a total contract amount not to exceed $660,179; regarding Intersection Improvements Program, Mobility Bond Project No. 23403, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P. | Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Isani Consultants, LP, to increase the contract in the amount of $9,190, for a total contract amount not to exceed $900,977, pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding Benton Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 20104, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q. | Take all appropriate action on Consent to Assignment and Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services in which Fort Bend County consents to the Assignment from R.G. Miller Engineers, Inc. to DCCM Infrastructure, Inc., and to increase the contract in the amount of $292,223.50 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,603,187.50 regarding Rogers Road, Seg. 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 23113, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| R. | Take all appropriate action on request to negotiate RFP 26-026, Mobile Health Outreach Van for Health and Human Services with Texas Bus Sales Inc., the most highly qualified respondent. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S. | Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Greenberg Traurig, LLP to increase the contract in the amount of $90,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $185,000. (Fund: Economic Development) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 44. | SHERIFF'S OFFICE: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Take all appropriate action on the Application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Law Enforcement Training Provider Services for law enforcement training courses at Gus George Law Enforcement Academy and Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Regional Training Complex, in the amount of $510,000, and authorize the grant writer as an additional designee to sign and submit application and certifications, to be in effect for a contract term of up to 24 months from the date of the contract execution or a grant closing date of October 22, 2026, with no local match required by Fort Bend County. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 45. | TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Take all appropriate action on the Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office proposed amendment 301.1, concerning the regulation of motor vehicle title services. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 46. | Approve Bills. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 47. | Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on October 1, 2026. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 48. | Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on October 15, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on October 22, 2026. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 49. | WORKSHOP: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Conduct a workshop to receive a presentation from Hagerty regarding the Grants Management Policy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Conduct a workshop to receive a presentation from Kroll regarding the Tesla Project. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 50. | 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. |
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| 1. | Cause No. 25-DCV-329207: Miriam Blasquez vs. Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office; in the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Asset Management Services. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| 1. | Director of Human Resources. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| 1. | Project No. 2026-02. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Project No. 2026-05. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 51. | Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | § 551.071. Consultation With Attorney. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Cause No. 25-DCV-329207: Miriam Blasquez vs. Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office; in the 268th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Cause No. 25-CCV-076872: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Kudy D. Adelakun; et al. - Reading Road Intersections Project No. 20109 - Parcel 35, Precinct 3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Asset Management Services. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | § 551.074. Personnel Matters. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Director of Human Resources. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | § 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Project No. 2026-02. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Project No. 2026-05. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 52. | 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 @ 2:25 P.M. ___________________________________
Daniel Wong, 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, October 2, 2026. 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. In addition, a physical copy has been posted to the Fort Bend Historic Courthouse Bulletin Board located at 401 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas 77469. 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).
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