APPROVED

 

MINUTES
 

BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this 14TH DAY of MAY, 2026, Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, met at a regular meeting with the following present:

 

DANIEL WONG COUNTY JUDGE
VINCENT MORALES COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 1
GRADY PRESTAGE COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 2
ANDY MEYERS COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3
DEXTER L. MCCOY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 4
LINDA WILLIS FOR LAURA RICHARD COUNTY CLERK

When the following were heard and the following orders were passed:
 
               
1.   Call to Order.
Call to Order by Judge Daniel Wong at 1:00 p.m.
 
2.  

Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.
 
  Judge Wong reflected on some important work and events taking place in Fort Bend County.
  • Judge thanked our Department Leaders, Elected Officials, staff and members of Commissioners Court for the time and effort during the first round of Budget Hearings. 
  • This week reminds us of the importance of public service in all forms:
    • National Police Week - Tomorrow, May 15 is Police Officer Memorial Day
    • Armed Forces Day - Saturday, May 16 
    • Memorial Day -  There will be a Memorial Day event on Friday, May 22 and on Monday, May 25
    • Proclamation Day Celebration - Wednesday, May 20 to be held at the Fort Bend County Historical Courthouse
Commissioner McCoy announced:
  • On Saturday, May 16 at noon, Four Corners Park there will be a Ribbon Cutting for the new Splash Pad.
  • On Tuesday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m., Oakland Elementary School there will be a public meeting on the future Mason Road improvements (Mason Road and          SH 99). This project will begin next month.
 
3.   Approve minutes of regular meeting held on April 23, 2026.
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve minutes of regular meeting held on April 23, 2026.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
4.   Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.
 
  Bobby Eberle, Communications & Public Information Director presented a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court to Beverley Walker, District Clerk and her Jury Staff during Juror Appreciation Week, May 11 - May 15, 2026.

Commissioner Prestage announced Item 32A is being pulled from the Agenda.  In a previous meeting, there was a funding established for the Summer Youth Program, which will begin on June 8 as planned.

There were four public speakers:
  1. Remington Keckler, 1302 Villages Court Blvd., Rosenberg spoke against Item 13B.
  2. Coby Nguyen, 5 Pecan Gorge Court, Sugar Land spoke against Item 13B.
  3. John Mone, 97006 Messina Crest Court, Richmond spoke against Item 13B.
  4. Anna Lykoudis, 1010 Walker School Road, Sugar Land spoke against Item 13B.
 
5.   PUBLIC HEARINGS:  1:22 p.m.:  Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:
Public hearing held.  No public comments.
 
A.   Auditor: Hold public hearing in accordance with Section 394.9025(a) of the Texas Local Government Code regarding the proposed issuance of tax-exempt obligations by the Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation regarding the Park at Fort Bend multifamily housing Project located in Stafford, Texas.   
 
 
Item 5 continued - Public Hearings:
 
B.   Engineering: Hold public hearing for acceptance of the following traffic control plans for:
 
a. Jordan Ranch Sec 45, Precinct 1;
b. Fulshear Lakes Hillside Section 4, Precinct 1;
c. Fulshear Lakes Creekside Village Section 7, Precinct 1;
d. Westheimer Lakes North Drive and Planters Heath within Westheimer Lakes North Street Dedication, Precinct 1;
e. Lamar CISD Campus Complex No. 8 East and West, Precinct 1;
f. Regency Lakes Drive Street Dedication Phase 1, Precinct 2;
g. Olympia Falls Sec 6, Precinct 2;
h. Sienna Section 75, Precinct 2;
i. Huntington Place Section 7, Precinct 2;
j. Briarwood Crossing Section 18, Precinct 3;
k. Briarwood Crossing Drive at Learning Tree Lane within Briarwood Crossing Drive and Learning Tree Lane Extension Street Dedication, Precinct 3;
l. Brookewater Section Eleven, Precinct 3;
m. Clifton Hills Lane within Williams Ranch Section 4 and Veranda Section 6, Precinct 4;
n. Indigo Section 2A, Precinct 4; and
o. Sierra Grande Drive and Pastoria Drive in Mission West Section 1, Precinct 4.

 		   
 
C.   Engineering: Hold public hearing for acceptance of the following Replats for:
 
a. Dyer Lakes, Section 2, Precinct 1; and
b. Dyer Lakes, Section 3, Precinct 1.
  
 
 
Item 5 continued - Public Hearings:
 
D.   Engineering: Hold public hearing for the street name change from Heritage Lake Drive to Arroyo Seco Lane, within The George Benton Road Phase 2A Street Dedication plat, FBC plat records Instrument No. 20250328, Precinct 3.    
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 5B (a-o), 5C (a-b) and 5D, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:  (6-31)
 
6.   Record into the Minutes out-of-state travel by Elected Official:
 
  Constable, Pct. 2: Constable Daryl Smith to Pensacola, Florida, September 20, 2026, through September 25, 2026, to attend the 2026 National Constables & Marshals Association Training Conference. (Fund: Travel)   
 
7.  

OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
 
A.   Community Development: Approve out-of-state travel for A. Martinez to New Orleans, Louisiana, July 16, 2026, through July 21, 2026, to attend the 2026 NACo Annual Conference and Exposition. (Fund: 2019 CDBG Administration)   
 
B.   Constable, Pct. 2: Approve out-of-state travel for Chief A.C. Francis and Assistant Chief V. Villaloboz to Pensacola, Florida, September 20, 2026, through September 25, 2026, to attend the 2026 National Constables & Marshals Association Training Conference (Fund: Travel)   
 
C.   County Clerk: Approve correction to the funding source for Agenda Item 7B, previously approved by Commissioners Court on March 12, 2026, so it reads: Approve out-of-state travel for B. Alamia to Las Vegas, Nevada, April 6,2026, through April 10, 2026, to attend Tyler Connect 2026 Conference. (Fund: County Clerk Technology Funds)   
 
 
Item 7 continued - Out-Of-State Travel:
 
D.   Economic Development: Approve out-of-state travel for C. Guzman, to Portland, Oregon, July 20, 2026, through July 24, 2026, to attend the Destinations International Annual Convention. (Fund: Travel & Training)
 		   
 
E.   Fire Marshal: Approve out-of-state travel for four (4) employees to Los Alamos, New Mexico, August 15, 2026, through August 23, 2026, to attend the Hazardous Materials Challenge Training. (Fund: USAI Grant)   
 
F.   Homeland Security & Emergency Management: Approve out-of-state travel for K. Theriot-Mericle to Louisville, Kentucky, August 9, 2026, through August 14, 2026, to attend the 2026 National Homeland Security Conference. (Fund: UASI Grant Funding)   
 
G.   Information Technology: Approve out-of-state travel for R. Stone-Loftin and K. Lovelady to New Orleans, Louisiana, July 15, 2026, through July 21, 2026, to attend the 2026 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition and NACo Technology Innovation Forum Pre-conference event. (Fund: Travel and Training)   
 
H.   Information Technology: Approve out-of-state travel for five (5) employees to Las Vegas, Nevada, May 30, 2026, through June 5, 2026, to attend the Cisco Live 2026 Conference. (Fund: Travel and Training)   
 
I.   Sheriff's Office: Approve out-of-state travel for two (2) employees to Crawfordsville, Arkansas, May 25, 2026, through May 26, 2026, to pick up training materials for the K-9 Unit. (Fund: Sheriff Enforcement)   
 
J.   Sheriff's Office: Approve out-of-state travel for three (3) employees to Nashville, Tennessee, August 29, 2026, through June 3, 2026, to attend the 2026 National SWAT Conference. (Fund: Sheriff Enforcement)   
 
8.   COUNTY JUDGE:
 
  Record into Minutes the Statutory Judicial Education Exemption Affidavit for County Judge Daniel Wong.   
 
9.   COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:
 
  Accept and record into the minutes a Release of Easement from First Baptist Church of Fresno for a certain sanitary sewer easement containing 5,460 square feet and recorded under Clerk’s File No. 2016125700 of the Official Public Records of Fort Bend County, Texas, and authorize the Fort Bend County Clerk to record the Release of Easement in the Official Public Records at no cost.    
 
10.   COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:
 
  Record in the minutes the County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas Certificate of Completion to certify that Commissioner Wilton "Andy" Meyers successfully completed the required sixteen (16) hours of continuing education for 2025, as required by Section 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code.    
 
11.   BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:
 
  Approve Addendum to Affiliation Agreement with Texas State Technical College to allow an Educational Program for students to enroll and perform components of their practicum experience.   
 
12.   BUDGET & FINANCE:
 
  Approve the quarterly County investment reports from Meeder Public Funds for the first and second quarter of Year 2026 in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2256.023.   
 
13.   BUDGET TRANSFER(s):
 
A.   502 District Court: Approve transfer in the amount of $2,000 from Information Technology into Property and Equipment to allocate funds for the purchase of office chairs and a courtroom bench.   
 
B.   County Judge: Approve transfer in the amount of $100,000 from accounts detailed on transfer form, dated May 4, 2026, into fees to allocate funds for consultant services.   
 
  Item 13B was moved to Discussion.
 
C.   Forfeited Assets-Task (State): Approve transfer in the amount of $1,500 from Property and Equipment into Fees, to allocate funds for the purchase of a new copy machine.   
 
D.   Law Library: Approve transfer in the amount of $78,000 as detailed on Director's Form dated April 26, 2026, to allocate funds for the purpose of finishing out the FY2026 Budget year.   
 
E.   Library: Approve transfer in the amount of $4,433 from Library Fees into Information Technology Department Fees, to allocate funds for the purchase of software.   
 
 
Item 13 continued - Budget Transfer(s):
 
F.   Parks: Approve transfer in the amount of $1,600 from Supplies into Information Technology, to allocate funds to cover the negative balance in IT account for IT equipment purchased for Landmark Community Center.    
 
G.   Public Defender's Office: Approve transfer in the amount of $30,000 from PO Contingency into Public Defender's Fees to allocate funds for the ZLS (software) Program.    
 
H.   Sheriff's Office- Assets-State: Approve transfer in the amount of $93,490 as detailed on Director's Form dated April 22, 2026, to amend the budget pursuant to Local Government Code 111.07075 for funds received for forfeited assets.   
 
I.   Sheriff - Bailliff's: Approve transfer in the amount of $900 from Travel & Training into Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of three (3) 5TB external hard drives.   
 
J.   Sheriff's Office - Detention : Approve transfer in the amount of $12,085 from Detention - Property & Equipment into Detention - Capital Acquisitions to allocate funds to purchase a replacement high-production electric fryer for the Jail Kitchen.   
 
K.   Tax Office: Approve transfer in the amount of $3,500 from Fees into Information Technology, to allocate funds for network cabling installment for the Research and the Remittance Department.   
 
14.   CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:
 
  Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and County Assistance Districts Nos. 2, 6, and 9, with services to be provided by the Office of Fort Bend County Precinct 4, effective through September 30, 2026.
 		   
 
15.   COURTS ADMINISTRATION:
 
A.   Record into the Minutes an Order adopting amended rates for court interpreter fees for the Fort Bend County Courts at Law and District Courts in civil proceedings.   
 
B.   Approve Order Setting Amended Rates for Fort Bend County Court Interpreters' Fees in criminal proceedings, pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 38.30(c).    
 
16.  
 
DISTRICT CLERK:
 
  Record into minutes the generous donations from various local businesses to the Fort Bend County District Clerk's Office in observance of Juror Appreciation Week, as detailed on the donation list attached hereto.   
 
17.   ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
 
A.   Approve correction to agenda item 24A approved by the Commissioners Court on April 9, 2026, to correct the supporting documents: Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Local On-System Improvement Project between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $23,798.20 regarding John Sharp Drive Seg 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 17407, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
B.   Release the bond for Post Road Street Dedication Section 1 in the amount of $210,383.60, Precinct 2.   
 
C.   Accept the County Road Log adjustment of street length for Williams Way Boulevard, Precinct 4.   
 
D.   Accept the streets in Aliana Sec 11: Glasgill Court 486.81 LF, Fermill Court 480.32 LF, Cranstonhill Court 345.39 LF for a total of 1,312.52 LF and release the bond in the amount of $87,049.90, Precinct 4.   
 
E.   Accept the streets in Aliana Sec 15: Comeaux Lane 692.80 LF, Carrington Woods Lane 299.50 LF, Fasig Tipton Lane 706.40 LF, Brannock Avenue 616.60 LF for a total of 2,315.30 LF and release the bond and rider in the amount of $88,091.50, Precinct 4.   
 
F.   Accept the streets in Aliana Sec 16: Esslemont Court 415.14 LF, Sauki Lane 288.87 LF, Sandalisle Lane 139.34 LF, Woodfalls Lane 531.73 LF for a total of 1,375.08 LF and release the bond and rider in the amount of $50,030.75, Precinct 4.   
 
G.   Accept the streets in Aliana Section 19: East Aliana Trace Drive 721.66 LF, Bellago Lane 553.36 LF, Belvamera Road 606.00 LF, Aliana Lakes Court 478.16 LF, Prestonwood Drive 279.28 LF for a total of 2,638.46 LF and release the bond in the amount of $182,630.00, Precinct 4.   
 
H.   Accept the streets in Aliana Sec 20: Barzun Way 623.67 LF, Waeback Drive 402.56 LF, Kirker Lane 628.45 LF, Shettleston Drive 799.94 LF for a total of 2,454.62 LF and release the bond in the amount of $168,417.00, Precinct 4.   
 
 
Item 17 continued - Engineering-Development:
 
I.   Accept the streets in Aliana Sec 20 Partial Replat No 1: Dowbeck Avenue 252.74 LF, Raiselands Drive 534.17 LF, Kininvie Crossing 488.90 LF, Murrayfield Court 898.03 LF, Wishaw Way 147.82 LF, Jessdale Court 285.82 LF, Hagmill Lane 308.13 LF, Staffin Way 368.05 LF for a total of 3,283.66 LF and release the bond and rider in the amount of $115,190.60, Precinct 4.   
 
J.   Accept the streets in Aliana Sec 26: Medwin Gardens Avenue 498.02 LF, Pentland Court 1,098.90 LF, Tolsta Way 335.16 LF, Milrig Court 944.44 LF for a total of 2,876.52 LF and release the bond in the amount of $210,136.50, Precinct 4.   
 
K.   Accept the streets in Aliana Sec 31: Markdow Drive 1,408.85 LF, Mellingshaw Lane 695.63 LF, Dunstan Hill Drive 1,294.05 LF, Mulben Court 1,207.19 LF, Wych Elm Court 593.01 LF, Wellinghoff Court 1,006.42 LF for a total of 6,205.15 LF and release the bond in the amount of $481,614.00, Precinct 4.   
 
L.   Accept the streets in Aliana Sec 33: Bearsden Drive 735.96 LF, Tomintoul Path 553.70 LF, Murrayburn Drive 633.01 LF, Coatsbird Lane 561.61 LF, Barzun Way 774.04 LF for a total of 3,258.32 LF and release the bond in the amount of $231,980.00, Precinct 4.   
 
M.   Accept the streets in Sienna Section 50C: Playa Valencia 470.19 LF, Water Point Drive 317.12 LF, Orchard Rose Drive 445.22 LF for a total of 1,232.53 LF and release the bond in the amount of $85,660.40, Precinct 2.   
 
N.   Accept the streets in Sienna Village of Bees Creek Section Twenty One: Tivoli Lane 325.83 LF, Serina Lane 321.82 LF, Riva Del Lago Drive 1,070.55 LF, Denoa Lane 331.77 LF, Florence Way Drive 556.75 LF, Vesuvius Lane 531.64 LF, Amaifi Drive 608.30 LF, Verona Way Court 166.82 LF, Carrera Lane 290.00 LF, Acosta Valley Drive 298.57 LF for a total of 4,502.05 LF and release the bond and rider in the amount of $177,533.60, Precinct 2.   
 
O.   Accept the streets in Harvest Green Section 43: Fresh Flower Way 987.64 LF, Artisan Lane 300.90 LF, Snap Pea Passage 190.01 LF, Nightshade Street 182.43 LF for a total of 1,660.98 LF and release the bond in the amount of $120,297.80, Precinct 4.   
 
P.   Accept the streets in Harvest Green Section 45: Red Rosehip Drive 620.87 LF, Yellow Dandelion Lane 684.33 LF, Lemon Drop Lane 558.92 LF, Lemon Zest Path 265.21 LF for a total of 2,129.33 LF and release the bond in the amount of $156,312.10, Precinct 4.   
 
 
Item 17 continued - Engineering-Development:
 
Q.   Accept the street in Harvest Green Sec 50: Red Rosehip Drive 278.25 LF, Berry Basket Trail 414.14 LF, Fresh Rasberry Drive 190.90 LF, Zucchini Street 145.00 LF, Apple Core Way 721.90 LF for a total of 1,750.19 LF and release the bond in the amount of $116,887.75, Precinct 4.   
 
R.   Accept the streets for Tamarron West Section 20: York Isle Lane 148.42 LF, Brixton Village Street 742.42 LF, Wicklow Gardens Drive 1,341.34 LF, Camden Lakes Street 1,069.51 LF, Windermere Peaks Lane 888.39 LF, Bregs Bay Court 238.26 LF, Highgate Fields Drive 302.45 LF, Windsor Forest Court 402.59 LF for a total of 5,133.38 LF and release the bond in the amount of $124,803.00, Precinct 1.   
 
S.   Accept the streets in Tamarron West Section 21: Brixton Village Street 697.58 LF, Ivy Cottage Lane 319.90 LF, Canterbury Fields Drive 489.43 LF, Gold Hill Lane 316.72 LF for a total of 1,823.63 LF and release the bond in the amount of $124,803.00, Precinct 1.   
 
T.   Accept the streets in Walnut Creek Section Six: Candle Oaks Lane 162.00 LF, Sanders Hollow Lane 467.21 LF, Trinity Trail Lane 190.59 LF, Ashland Terrace Lane 636.59 LF, Cobb Creek Lane 160.00 LF for a total of 1,616.39 LF and release the bond in the amount of $128,450.00, Precinct 3.   
 
U.   Accept the streets in Cross Creek West Section Ten: Vintage Creek Lane 1,710.01 LF, Teddy Skies Drive 58.57 LF, Valeria Cottage Drive 1,063.75 LF, Golden Felipe Street 149.20 LF, Radke Estates Drive 155.37 LF, Misty Harbor Street 55.00 LF for a total of 3,191.90 LF and release the bond in the amount of $260,000.00, Precinct 1.   
 
V.   Approve the following plats:
 
1. Wildbloom WP and WWTP Reserves, Precinct 1;
2. Greenbusch Business Park, Precinct 1;
3. Fulshear Village Mart, Precinct 1;
4. Alveranga Estates, Precinct 2;
5. Brookewater Detention Pond No. One, Precinct 3;
6. Brookewater Detention Pond No. Two, Precinct 3;
7. Brookewater Detention Pond No. Three, Precinct 3;
8. Brookewater Detention Pond No. Four and Five, Precinct 3;
9. Brookewater Detention Pond No. Eight Phase Two, Precinct 3;
10. Harper Subdivision, Precinct 3;
11. Fort Bend County MUD No 50 Lift Station No 7, Precinct 4; and
12. Riverside Garden Villas, Precinct 4.
  
 
 
Item 17 continued - Engineering-Development:
 
W.   Approve the plats for the roads within the following:
 
1. The Ridge at Tamarron Section 1, Precinct 1; and
2. Harvest Green Sec 52, Precinct 4.
  
 
X.   Approve the plats for the lots within the following:
 
1. The Ridge at Tamarron Section 1, Precinct 1; and
2. Harvest Green Sec 52, Precinct 4.
  
 
Y.   Set public hearing for street naming in Magnolia Place, Precinct 2. (Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.)   
 
Z.   Set public hearing for change of street name change request to change Madden Road to Bono Lane, Precinct 4. (Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.)   
 
AA.   Set public hearing for acceptance of traffic control plans for: (Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.)
 
1. Fulshear Lakes Hillside Section 3, Precinct 1;
2. Fulshear Bend Drive Street Dedication No 3 in Cross Creek West, Precinct 1;
3. Sienna Section 86, Precinct 2;
4. Sienna Lakes Drive Street Dedication Phase 3, Precinct 2;
5. Revera Section One, Precinct 3;
6. Revera Street Dedication and Reserves Section One, Precinct 3; and
7. Four Corners Ranch, Precinct 3.
  
 
18.   FIRE MARSHAL:
 
A.   Approve request for variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Annex B, to authorize the use of HotelPlanner, a travel website, for booking travel to San Marcos, Texas, in the amount of $208.70 per employee for three (3) employees that attended the TEEX Fire & Arson Seminar. (Fund: Travel & Training)   
 
B.   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 $41.74 per night, for three (3) employees, for travel on March 29, 2026, through April 3, 2026. (Fund: Travel and Training)
 		   
 
19.   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 April 20, 2026, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
 
  Approve the amended Official Fort Bend Toll Road System Capital Improvement Plan for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.   
 
20.   FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY:  The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular meeting held on April 20, 2026 and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
 
A.   Approve Consultant Services Agreement between the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority and Entech Civil Engineers, Inc. regarding Project No. 126-1062 of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road as requested with a maximum compensation amount of $492,772.   
 
B.   Approve the amended Official Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority System Capital Improvement Plan for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.   
 
21.   GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: The grant application for the below item(s) has been approved by Commissioners Court; the Grants Coordinator has reviewed the acceptance documents and  makes the following recommendation(s) to Commissioners Court:
 
A.   Public Transportation: Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Certifications and Assurances as required by the Federal Transit Administration.   
 
B.   Public Transportation: Approve Amendment No. 1 to Project Grant Agreement DIS 2502 (11) 116_24 between Fort Bend County and the Texas Department of Transportation, Fiscal Year 2025, to extend the grant end date through August 31, 2026, with no change in local match required by Fort Bend County. (Fund: Public Transportation - Grants)   
 
C.   Public Transportation: Approve Amendment No. 1 to Project Grant Agreement BBF 2502 (11) 097_24 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation, Fiscal Year 2024, to extend grant end date through July 31, 2026, with no change in local match required by Fort Bend County. (Fund: Public Transportation - Grants)   
 
22.  
 
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
 
A.   Animal Services: Accept a donation in the amount of $500 from Petco Love for participation in the 2025 Houston Mega Adoption Event.   
 
B.   Animal Services: Accept and record into the minutes the donation logs for Animal Services for June 2025 through March 2026.   
 
C.   Health & Human Services: Accept and record into the minutes the donation of ten (10) digital bulletin displays from Clear Channel Outdoor for the purpose of promoting public health priorities for use by Fort Bend County Health and Human Services from May 11, 2026, through December 27, 2026.   
 
D.   Social Services: Accept TXU Energy Aid Disbursement Check in the amount of $10,000.   
 
23.   HUMAN RESOURCES:
 
A.   Approve the rehire of L.C., with the earliest rehire date of May 18, 2026.   
 
B.   Approve and record into the Minutes the Appointment Applications of Joaquin Torres Jr., Constable Precinct 4, effective May 4, 2026, pursuant to Section 86.011 of the Texas Local Government Code.   
 
24.   JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 4:
 
  Approve request to increase the Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 change fund by $200 from the General Fund to accommodate additional cash drawers and change fund in accordance with Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 form dated April 30, 2026.   
 
25.   MEDICAL EXAMINER:
 
  Approve Affiliation and Program Agreement for Course Experience between Cleveland State University Forensic Nursing Program Students and Fort Bend County Medical Examiner's Office.   
 
26.   MISCELLANEOUS:
 
  Record into the minutes the Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2025, in accordance with Section 775.082 of the Health and Safety Code for Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 7.   
 
27.  
 
PARKS & RECREATION:
 
A.   Approve Community Use Requests for the Parks Transportation Program for the following, as presented and detailed in the list attached hereto.
 
  REQUESTOR LOCATION PURPOSE DATE
1. Line Dance Works Porky's Backyard Park Performance May 15, 2026;
2. Creative Dreams Outreach ARTEChouse Houston, Fort Bend Museum, Dair Ashford Roller Rink Summer Camp Field Trip June 12, 2026; June 26, 2026; June 17, 2026; and
3. Attack Poverty Houston Science Museum Summer Camp Field Trip July 17, 2026.
  
 
B.   Approve Community Use Request and Equipment Waiver Form to waive rental fees for the following, as presented and detailed in the list attached hereto:
 
  REQUESTOR LOCATION
1. Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Equipment;
2. Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Equipment;
3. Fort Bend County District Clerk Equipment;
4. Needville High School FFA Fort Bend County Fairgrounds;
5. Lone Star Recreation Four Corners;
6. Cub Scouts Pack 133 Jones Creek Ranch;
7. Foster Homeowners Association Jones Creek Ranch;
8. Katy Tamil School Jones Creek Ranch;
9. Attack Poverty North Rosenberg Center;
10. Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Fort Bend County Fairgrounds;
11. Texas A&M AgriLife Fort Bend County Fairgrounds;
12. Fort Bend County Youth Rodeo Association Fort Bend County Fairgrounds;
13. Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Equipment;
14. A Bold Story Never Ends Four Corners Community Center;
15. Texas A&M AgriLife Fort Bend County Fairgrounds;
16. Fort Bend County Master Gardeners, Inc. Fort Bend County Fairgrounds;
  
 
 
Item 27 continued - Parks & Recreation:
 
   
17. Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 4 Duhascek Park/ Equipment;
18. Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation, Inc. Landmark Community Center; and
19. Gus George Law Enforcement Academy Fort Bend County Fairgrounds.
 
28.   PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
 
  Approve payment of Cintas invoice in the amount of $297.92 for over-the-counter medications to restock the first aid cabinet.  (Fund: Supplies and Maintenance)
 		   
 
29.   PURCHASING:
 
A.   Approve First Amendment to Agreement with MPACT Strategic Consulting, LLC for professional consulting services regarding the ARPA After-Action Report, Staffing and Budget Project Summary Services, to extend the contract through June 19, 2026, with no change in compensation.   
 
B.   Authorize advertising for bids for term contracts for Dump Truck Bed Lining Material, Bridge Materials, Law Enforcement Uniforms, and Tires and Tubes.   
 
C.   Authorize advertising for qualifications for design/build for Vehicle Maintenance Upfitting and Storage Building.   
 
D.   Authorize advertising for qualifications for design/build for Vehicle Maintenance Westpark Satellite Building.
 		   
 
E.   Authorize advertising for proposals for the Construction of Juvenile Vocational Shop.   
 
30.   SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
 
  Record into Minutes, Agreement between Valerie Wolfe Mahfood and the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office for PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Audit for Fiscal Year 2026.    
 
31.   TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:
 
  Approval and record into minutes tax payment refunds in the amount of $17,210.04 for the Office of Carmen P. Turner.   
 
Items 6 - 31 continued - Consent Agenda Items:
 
 
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Consent Agenda Items 6 - 31, except 13B.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
  Members of the court heard from:
Commissioner McCoy

County Clerk Note:
Commissioner McCoy noted Item 14 is for Precinct 4 Constable's office for additional law enforcement services.  The Constable Precinct 4 will help to support some of the increased calls for commercial vehicle parking in our neighborhoods.
 
  Item 13B was move to Discussion:
County Judge: Approve transfer in the amount of $100,000 from accounts detailed on transfer form, dated May 4, 2026, into fees to allocate funds for consultant services.
 
  Members of the court heard from:
Commissioner McCoy
Ed Sturdivant, County Auditor
Judge Wong
Commissioner Prestage
Brooke Lindemann, Purchasing Agent

County Clerk's note:
Ed Sturdivant explained this consultant agreement is an authorized use of County funds, is $100,000 or less and doesn't require a formal procurement.  The Purchasing Agent can sign the agreement and is on the agenda for awareness.  He further explained the calculation of the funds and the terms of the agreement.
Brooke Lindemann, Purchasing Agent read the termination piece in the consultant agreement.  "This agreement shall terminate upon the earliest occurrence of the following:  the exhaustion of funds certified by the Auditor or the conclusion of Judge Wong's current term of office."

Item 13B has been postponed to later on the Agenda.
 
32.  
 
COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on request to allocate $1,000,000 from ARPA Revenue Replacement-Contingency to the FY2026 Summer Youth/Youth Employment Program for FY2026.   
 
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B.   Take all appropriate action on request by Syed N. Alam to waive penalty and interest totaling $390.64 on property taxes for Tax Year 2025, Precinct 2.   
 
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33.   AUDITOR:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $2,571,846 as detailed on Director's Form dated May 14, 2026, to recognize revenue received from the sale of property deposited in the Revenue Replacement account and allocate funds to JP3-2 Operations ($875,559) with the balance ($1,696,287) allocated to ARPA Revenue Replacement-Contingency.   
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on Resolution Approving Issuance of Bonds by Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation on behalf of Memorial Hermann Health System to finance the cost of health facilities located and to be located in Fort Bend County, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, with no financial obligation to Fort Bend County.   
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on Resolution in support of the Fort Bend County Housing Finance Corporation for the issuance of bonds for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and equipping of the Park at Fort Bend (multifamily housing revenue bonds) with no financial obligation from the County.   
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $60,600 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Auditor's Office Fees to allocate additional funding for analysis and audit of all mobile and cellular devices.     
 
E.   Take all appropriate action on Resolution declaring an intention to advance funding and reimburse expenditures related to the 2023 voter-approved Parks Bonds in an amount not to exceed $153,000,000.   
 
 
Item 33 continued - Auditor:
 
F.   Take all appropriate action to rescind Agenda Item 33S previously approved by Commissioners Court on April 9, 2026, Amendment to Agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC for financial advisory services towards the development of the Epicenter Hotel/Convention Center and Parking Facilities Project for a new total contract amount not to exceed $215,000, effective through September 30, 2026. (Fund: Non-Departmental Fees)   
 
  Item 33F was moved to Closed Session, §551.071 Consultation with Attorney.
 
G.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC for economic development consulting services towards the development of the Epicenter Hotel/Convention Center and Parking Facilities Project for a total contract amount not to exceed $215,000, effective through September 30, 2026. (Fund: Non-Departmental Fees)   
 
  Item 33G was moved to Closed Session, §551.071 Consultation with Attorney.
 
H.   Take all appropriate action on request to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) to transfer the current cash balance of $465,732.33 from the Triple R/Small Business Loan Program to Fort Bend County for deposit into ARPA Revenue Replacement for public assistance programs to be approved by Commissioners Court.   
 
  Item 33H is to be considered individually as representatives from HGAC wish to address the court regarding this item.

Item 33H was postponed to later on the Agenda.
 
I.   Take all appropriate action to correct fund source for enhancements to the Epicenter, previously approved by Commissioners Court on January 3, 2023, Agenda Item 28, from Epicenter Enterprise Fund to Certificates of Obligation for the total amount of $3,650,400.   
 
  Item 33I was moved to Closed Session, §551.071 Consultation with Attorney.
 
J.   Take all appropriate action to correct the fund source for consulting services related to a structured parking garage cost estimate at the Epicenter, previously approved by Commissioners Court on March 25, 2025, through Agenda Item 43.B.1, from the Epicenter Enterprise Fund to Certificates of Obligation, in an amount not to exceed $17,500.   
 
  Item 33J was moved to Closed Session, §551.071 Consultation with Attorney.
 
 
Item 33 continued - Auditor:
 
K.   Take all appropriate action on a request to correct fund source for the replat of the Epicenter Subdivision Reserve from Epicenter Enterprise Fund to Certificates of Obligation, in an amount of $5,933.   
 
  Item 33K was moved to Closed Session, §551.071 Consultation with Attorney.
 
L.   Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify Vacant Position No. 4951-0028 from Audit Assistant, Grade 103 of the General Salary Structure, to Accounts Payable Auditor, Grade 107 of the General Salary Structure, effective June 1, 2026.   
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 33A, B, C, D, E and L, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
  Item 33H:
Take all appropriate action on request to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) to transfer the current cash balance of $465,732.33 from the Triple R/Small Business Loan Program to Fort Bend County for deposit into ARPA Revenue Replacement for public assistance programs to be approved by Commissioners Court.
 
  Members of the Court heard from:
Omar Fortune
Christina Cornelius
Commissioner Meyers
Commissioner Morales
Ed Sturdivant, County Auditor
Commissioner McCoy

Omar Fortune, Assistant Director Enterprise Solutions, Houston-Galveston Area Council gave an update on the small business entrepreneur program, known as the Triple R Loan Program.
Christina Cornelius, Principal Program Coordinator presented the Houston-Galveston Area Local Development Corporation (H-GALDC) recommendation.

No action
 
  Item 13B:
County Judge: Approve transfer in the amount of $100,000 from accounts detailed on transfer form, dated May 4, 2026, into fees to allocate funds for consultant services.

Members of the Court heard from:
Commissioner Prestage
Commissioner McCoy

County Clerk's Note:
Commissioner Prestage stated he reviewed the Consultant Agreement for Item 13B and believes it is a very thorough agreement, including the rate and terms and conditions.
Commissioner McCoy will not be supporting this item because it may not be the most prudent route.

Item 13B has been moved to Closed Session, Consultation With Attorney.
 
34.   COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $160,000 from Non-Departmental PO Contingency into Fees, to allocate funds to resolve a negative balance in the Community Development Fees Account that is required to reconcile the account and cover the expenses already encumbered and/or paid in the current fiscal year.   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 34, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
35.  
 
CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request to transfer funds in the amount of $13,155 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Property & Equipment to allocate funds to cover Badge Access Control for Constable Precinct 2, Missouri City 303 East End Annex.   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 35, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
36.   COURTS ADMINISTRATION:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Annex B, for a 14-day variance to allow the purchase of airfare and for travel expenses in an approximate amount of $1,031.80 for N. Abraham, Amharic interpreter, traveling from Los Angeles, California, to Richmond, Texas, from May 12, 2026, through May 14, 2026, for trial in the 502nd District Court. (Fund: Travel) 
 		   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner McCoy
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 36, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
37.  
 
COUNTY ATTORNEY:
 
A.   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 Rogers Road, Segment 1 Project No. 23113, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered that Fort Bend County, by record vote, authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire all needed right-of-way for the Rogers Road Segment 1 - Project #23113, Precinct 1, proposed to be situated on lands generally appurtenant to Rogers Road beginning from Pool Hill Road to approximately 6,000 ft west of FM 359 in Fort Bend County, Texas, BY ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER DECREEING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY TO BE A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION AND PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION for the public purpose of location, improvement, alignment, construction, operation, and maintenance for the Rogers Road Segment 1 - Project #23113, including appurtenant drainage and detention required for said Project.  This motion applies to any and all parcels of land and/or associated improvements that must be condemned or examined for potential condemnation along the Rogers Road Segment 1 - Project #23113.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
  MOTION PASSES
 
B.   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 Rogers Road, Segment 2, Project No. 23114, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
 
Item 37 continued - County Attorney:
 
  Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered that Fort Bend County, by record vote, authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire all needed right-of-way for the Rogers Road Segment 2 - Project #23114, Precinct 1, proposed to be situated on lands generally appurtenant to Rogers Road beginning from 6,000 ft west of FM 359 to FM 359 in Fort Bend County, Texas, BY ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER DECREEING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY TO BE A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION AND PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION for the public purpose of location, improvement, alignment, construction, operation, and maintenance for the Rogers Road Segment 2 - Project #23114, including appurtenant drainage and detention required for said Project.  This motion applies to any and all parcels of land and/or associated improvements that must be condemned or examined for potential condemnation along the Rogers Road Segment 2 Project #23114.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
  MOTION PASSES
 
38.   DISTRICT ATTORNEY:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on a request to ratify out-of-state travel for two (2) employees to Washington, D.C., May 3, 2026, through May 8, 2026, and a request for variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Annex B, to allow an exception to the 14-day advance purchase requirement to attend the Beyond the Basics Advancing Human Trafficking Investigations and Prosecutions. (Fund: Travel)   
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on a request to ratify out-of-state travel for one (1) employee to Nashville, Tennessee, April 6, 2026, through April 10, 2026, and request for variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Annex B, to allow an exception to the 14-day advance purchasing requirement to attend AXON week. (Fund: Travel)   
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on a request to ratify out-of-state travel for one (1) employee to San Diego, California, April 6, 2026, through April 10, 2026, and request for variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Annex B, to allow an exception to the 14-day advance purchasing requirement to attend the RISS Human Trafficking Summit. (Fund: Travel)
 		   
 
 
Item 38 continued - District Attorney:
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 38A, B and C, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
39.   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for 2026 FIFA World Cup for Economic Development and Tourism promotion between Fort Bend County and the City of Sugar Land, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. (Fund: Hotel Occupancy Tax)   
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Rock Rose Energy Storage, LLC located in Fort Bend County Precinct 3 within the boundaries of Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 33.   
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 39A and B.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
40.  
 
ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:
 
  Take all appropriate action to approve the Early Voting locations for the May 26, 2026, Primary Runoff Election.   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner McCoy
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 40, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
41.   ENGINEERING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on request to transfer funds in the amount of $9,134 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Information Technology to replace two (2)  all-in-one copiers.   
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request for Relocation Fixed Moving Expenses in the amount of $1,900 plus the necessary costs for Parcel R78054_119 and authorize the County Judge to sign all closing documents, regarding Evergreen Seg 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 20123x, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on Gulf Coast Water Authority Application for Crossing Agreement between Fort Bend County and Gulf Coast Water Authority regarding Lake Olympia Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project Nos. 17201 and 20201, Precinct 2.   
 
D.   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. (Funds: Mobility Bonds)
 
1. Parcel R463865_R in the amount of $85,333.40; Fulshear Bend Drive, Project No. 23118, Precinct 1;
2. Parcel R311357-R31356_R in the amount of $123,640.20; Fulshear Bend Drive, Project No. 23118, Precinct 1; and
3. Parcel R78106_20 in the amount of $68,027.20; Evergreen Seg 1, Project No. 20122x, Precinct 2.
  
 
 
Item 41 continued - Engineering:
 
E.   Take all appropriate action on authorization to purchase Sanitary Sewer Easements for 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 R463865 (E) in the amount of $99,428.40; Fulshear Bend Drive, Project No. 23118, Precinct 1.
  
 
F.   Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 118 regarding Mason Road & Grand Parkway, Mobility Bond Project No. 17401-03, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
G.   Take all appropriate action on Acknowledgment of Water Line Easement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 118 regarding Mason Road & Grand Parkway, Mobility Bond Project No. 17401-03 and authorize the County Clerk to record said acknowledgment of Easement and related documents in the Official Public Records at no cost, Precinct 4.   
 
H.   Take all appropriate action on Acknowledgment of Sanitary Sewer Easement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 118 regarding Mason Road & Grand Parkway, Mobility Bond Project No. 17401-03 and authorize the County Clerk to record acknowledgment of Easement and related documents in the Official Public Records at no cost, Precinct 4.   
 
I.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Revenue Sharing between Fort Bend County and C&D Scrap Metal Recyclers regarding refrigerator recycling at the Fort Bend County Recycle Center.   
 
J.   Take all appropriate action on acceptance of the following parcels by Right-Of-Way Donation Deed from Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 23 to Fort Bend County and authorize the County Clerk to record said deeds and related documents in the Official Public Records at no cost.
 
1. Parcel R242645-0.0218-acre tract of land, West Sycamore Road Seg. 2, Mobility Bond Project Nos. 17122x, Precinct 2;
2. Parcel R235513-0.2156-acre tract of land, West Sycamore Road Seg. 2 Mobility Bond Project Nos. 17122x, Precinct 2;
3. Parcel R238165-0.0740-acre tract of land, West Sycamore Road Seg. 2, Mobility Bond Project Nos. 17122x, Precinct 2;
4. Parcel R148819-0.0149-acre tract of land, West Sycamore Road Seg. 1, Mobility Bond Project Nos. 17121x, Precinct 2;
  
 
Item 41 continued - Engineering:
 
 
5. Parcel R148820-0.2601-acre tract of land, West Sycamore Road Seg. 1, Mobility Bond Project Nos. 17121x, Precinct 2; and
6. Parcel R78956-0.4286-acre tract of land, West Sycamore Road Seg. 3, Mobility Bond Project Nos. 17123x, Precinct 2.
 
K.   Take all appropriate action on Permit to Construct Access Driveway Facilities on Highway Right of Way to Texas Department of Transportation regarding Library Access Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 20318x, Precinct 1.   
 
L.   Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, for TxDoT Bridge Replacement Program for Kamas Road, Hopkins Road, Beasley West End Road and Randon School Road to be closed during construction; closure to begin within the next few months, until construction is complete, Precinct 1 and Precinct 3.   
 
M.   Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, for Woods Road to be closed during construction; closure to begin May 31, 2026 until construction is complete, Precinct 1.   
 
N.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirements as stated in 5.5.A.2 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Amandera Sec 6, Precinct 1.   
 
O.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Amandera Sec 6, Precinct 1.   
 
P.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Amandera Sec 6, Precinct 1.   
 
Q.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirements as stated in 5.5.A.2 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for:
 
1. Talon Ridge Section 1, Precinct 1; and
2. Talon Ridge Section 2, Precinct 1.
  
 
R.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Talon Ridge Section 1, Precinct 1.   
 
S.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Talon Ridge Section 1, Precinct 1.   
 
Item 41 continued - Engineering:
 
T.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Talon Ridge Section 2, Precinct 1.   
 
U.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Talon Ridge Section 2, Precinct 1.   
 
V.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the building setback requirements as stated in 5.12.C.1 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Del Webb Sugar Land at Ryehill Section 1C, Precinct 3.   
 
W.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Del Webb Sugar Land at Ryehill Section 1C, Precinct 3.   
 
X.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Del Webb Sugar Land at Ryehill Section 1C, Precinct 3.   
 
Y.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the flag lot requirements as stated in 5.14.B.1.a of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Zela Estates, Precinct 1.   
 
Z.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for Zela Estates, Precinct 1.   
 
AA.   Take all appropriate action on the following request for the variances to the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Fulshear Rose Estates, Precinct 1:
 
1. Section 5.5.A.2 – block length;
2. Section 5.11.A.2 – front lot utility easement; and
3. Section 5.6.A.2 – dead-end street length.
  
 
BB.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Fulshear Rose Estates, Precinct 1.   
 
CC.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Fulshear Rose Estates, Precinct 1.   
 
DD.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirements as stated in 5.5.A.2 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for the following plats:
 
1. Brazos Bend Ranch Section 1, Precinct 3; and
2. Brazos Bend Ranch Section 2, Precinct 3.
  
 
Item 41 continued - Engineering:
 
EE.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the dead-end street length requirements as stated in 5.6.A.2 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for the Brazos Bend Ranch Section 1, Precinct 3.   
 
FF.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the median break separation requirements as stated in Permits For The Construction of Driveway and Culverts on County Easements and Right of Ways Section 12, for Vic at Tamarron West, Precinct 1.   
 
GG.   Take all appropriate action on submittal for plat ratification of Fort Bend County Sienna Annex, Precinct 2.   
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 41A - GG, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
42.   FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:
 
  Take all appropriate action to rescind agenda item 28A approved by Commissioners Court on April 23, 2026, and approve to transfer funds from Non-Departmental Contingency into Facilities Supplies & Maintenance in the amount of $23,025, to allocate funds for minor renovations of the East End Annex.   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 42, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
43.  
 
FIRE MARSHAL:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request for a variance to the Fort Bend County Vehicle Policy 612.07 to allow the use of three (3) specified vehicles assigned to the position numbers identified and as presented to be taken home outside of Fort Bend County for the purpose of regular project job duties, which may include callouts or emergency responses, effective May 14, 2026.
 
1. Position No. 5431-0006 Harris County;
2. Position No. 5431-0018 Harris County; and
3. Position No. 5431-0009 Wharton County.
  
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 43, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
44.   GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:
 
A.   Auditor: Take all appropriate action on request to ratify and approve an Application to the Department of Justice for the BJA FY2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) grant in the amount of $72,015 with no cash match requested by Fort Bend County for the grant period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028.   
 
B.   Constable Pct. 1: Take all appropriate action on Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for participation in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program – Click It or Ticket It (STEP-CIOT) in the amount of $7,500 with a local match required by Fort Bend County in the amount of $1,845 with an operational period of May 15, 2026, through May 31, 2026, for the grant period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. (Fund: Constable Precinct 1)   
 
C.   County Judge: Take all appropriate action on Resolution designating County Judge Daniel Wong as Fort Bend County’s Authorized Official for grant administration and related grant matters pertaining to grant applications and awards submitted to the Office of the Governor.   
 
 
Item 44 continued - Grants Administration:
 
D.   County Judge: Take all appropriate action on Resolutions in support of grant applications and existing grant awards submitted to the Office of the Governor to include the names of the Authorized Official and Financial Officer.

Item 44D has been corrected to read as:
County Judge: Take all appropriate action on Resolutions, as presented to the County Clerk, in support of previously approved grant applications and existing grant awards submitted to the Office of the Governor to include the names of the Authorized Official and Financial Officer.		   
 
E.   Health & Human Services: Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. HHS001439300010 between Fort Bend County and the Department of State Health Services for the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Grant Program to accept an extension of grant funding in the amount of $147,918, with a required local match of $14,792, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. (Fund: Health and Human Services)   
 
F.   Health & Human Services: Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. HHS001439500020 between Fort Bend County and the Department of State Health Services for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program to accept an extension of grant funding in the amount of $366,365, with a required local match of $36,637, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. (Fund: Health and Human Services)   
 
G.   Library: Take all appropriate action on request to ratify Application to the Urban Libraries Council for the Fort Bend County Libraries Local News Initiative Pilot Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $10,000, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County, for the grant period of May 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, to support a micro-grants pilot program fostering collaboration between public libraries and local news organizations, with a focus on trusted civic information, community voice, and democratic participation.   
 
H.   Public Transportation: Take all appropriate action on Resolution authorizing the County Judge or his/her designee to execute and file applications for federal transportation assistance to the Federal Transit Administration.   
 
I.   Sheriff's Office: Take all appropriate action on Modification No. 4 to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program Grant to increase funding in the amount of $36,000, resulting in a revised total award of $1,100,894.50, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County, for grant period ending December 31, 2026.   
 
 
Item 44 continued - Grants Administration:
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 44A - I, with noted correction to 44D.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
  Item 44 J:
 
J.  

Sheriff's Office: Take all appropriate action on Application to the Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant Program established by Senate Bill 8, in an amount not to exceed $120,000, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County, for a two-year grant period, to reimburse costs associated with participation in Sec. 287G Agreement with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuant to Section 753.051 of the Texas Government Code, and authorize the County Judge to execute all necessary documents.

   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and carried (4-1), it is ordered to approve Item 44J.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy No
 
 
45.  
 
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $106,020 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Capital Acquisitions, to allocate funds for purchase of transit rolling stock.   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
uly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 45, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
46.   PURCHASING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Concept Engineers, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $677,065, regarding Settemont Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 23225x, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on contingent fee Agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, for Collection Services of Delinquent Emergency Medical Services Accounts, Delinquent Fees and Fines for the Justice of the Peace Courts, County Courts, District Courts, and False Alarm penalties or fees referred by the Sheriff, effective through September 30, 2027. (Fund: Various County Departments)

Item 46B has been corrected to read as:
Take all appropriate action on contingent fee Agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, for Collection Services of Delinquent Emergency Medical Services Accounts, Delinquent Fees and Fines for the Justice of the Peace Courts, County Courts, District Courts, and False Alarm penalties or fees referred by the Sheriff, and authorize execution of Resolution with required findings in support of the services effective through September 30, 2027. (Fund: Various County Departments)		   
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement with McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc., utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 260103, for janitorial services at various Fort Bend County Facilities, to decrease the amount for the Sheriff’s Office Training Center location by $31,780 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,515,126.04, effective through September 30, 2026. (Fund: Facilities Management & Planning and Library)   
 
 
Item 46 continued - Purchasing:
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement with The SpyGlass Group, LLC, utilizing OMNIA Partners Region 14 ESC Contract No. 157548, for SpyCare Services subscription in an annual amount of $39,950 for a total contract amount not to exceed $119,850, effective May 2, 2026, through May 1, 2029. (Fund: County Auditor)   
 
E.   Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement with CapsuleTek, LLC, utilizing Choice Partners Contract No. 25/018MF-10 for the purchase and installation of security cameras at George Memorial Library and the Library Administration building in an amount not to exceed $153,111.04 (Fund: Information Technology)   
 
F.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement with TW Davis Family YMCA, a division of the YMCA of Greater Houston, for renewal of outreach programs at the following three (3) locations for a total contract amount not to exceed $112,875, effective through September 30, 2026. (Fund: Parks Department)
 
1. Four Corners Community Center $63,000;
2. Barbara Jordan Community Center $24,937.50;
3. Mustang Community Center $24,937.50; and
  Total: $112,875.


 		   
 
G.   Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with CivilCorp, LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $172,787.50, for a total contract amount not to exceed $419,684.50; regarding Traffic Signals and Safety Improvements, Mobility Bond Project No. 23102, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
H.   Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with CivilCorp, LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $108,313, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,507,337.50, pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding Wallis Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 20305, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
I.   Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $40,748, for a total contract amount not to exceed $963,483.50; regarding Post Road Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 23219x, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
 
Item 46 continued - Purchasing:
 
J.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with BGE, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $80,000; regarding Texas Heritage Parkway South, Mobility Bond Project No. 23128x, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
K.   Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with AIG Technical Services, LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $50,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $200,000 and to extend the contract time until December 31, 2032, pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding H-GAC Call For Projects, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
L.   Take all appropriate action on Seventh Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Bowman Consulting Group, LTD, to increase the contract in the amount of $23,662.50, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,680,447.50 and to extend the contract time until December 31, 2032, pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding Lake Olympia Seg. 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 17201, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
M.   Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 with R Construction Civil, LLC, to increase the contract in an amount of $57,243.75 for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,644,655.35 and to extend the contract time until June 15, 2026; pursuant to Bid No. B24-079, regarding Huggins Drive, Mobility Bond Project No. 13313, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
N.   Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for Construction Inspection Services with Middleton Brown, LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $693,013.50, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,141,397.30; regarding Construction Inspection Services for Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
O.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with infraTECH Engineers & Innovators, LLC, for a total contract amount not to exceed $48,900; regarding Mission Bend Pavement Assessment, Mobility Bond Project No. 23422x, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
P.   Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with infraTECH Engineers & Innovators, LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $133,578.72, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,663,559.17; regarding Powerline Road Seg. 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 23405, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
 
Item 46 continued - Purchasing:
 
Q.   Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Project Management Agreement for the 2020 Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Program with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $53,200, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,177,443 and to extend the contract time until December 31, 2032; regarding Project Management for 2020 Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)   
 
R.   Take all appropriate action on request to reject proposals for RFQ 25-061, Design/Build Services for Parking Garage at the Epicenter, with no intent to re-advertise.   
 
S.   Take all appropriate action on request to purchase ten (10) Tahoe Vehicles for the Sheriff's Office as an addition to the fleet, from Lake Country Chevrolet, utilizing TIPS Contract No. 240901, in an amount not to exceed $787,687.50. (Fund: CDBG-CV)   
 
T.   Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) Ford Passenger Van for the Sheriff’s Office as an addition to fleet, from Helfman Ford, utilizing TIPS Contract No. 240901, in an amount not to exceed $60,802. (Fund: Sheriff Forfeited Assets-State)   
 
U.   Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement with Kofile Technologies, Inc., utilizing Texas Smart Buy Contract No. TXMAS-23-92001, for preservation and digitization of case files and books for the District Clerk's Office, in an additional amount of $224,048.02 for a total contract amount not to exceed $488,396.52 and to extend the time of performance through October 31, 2026. (Fund: District Clerk Record’s Management)   
 
V.   Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement with Fort Bend County Dispute Resolution Center for alternative dispute resolution services in the amount of $366,147, effective through May 31, 2027.   
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 46A - V, with the noted correction to Item 46B.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
47.  
 
ROAD & BRIDGE:
 
  Take all appropriate action to approve the use of FY2026 Certificates of Obligation in an additional amount of $12,500, increasing the total project amount to $583,737.02, for the completion of the FY2025 Fuel Island Upgrades CIP Project.   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 47, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
48.   SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Reimbursement of Costs Memorandum of Understanding between the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Fort Bend County, for reimbursement of a vehicle lease in the amount of $10,800 for Sheriff's Office employee.   
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request to create four (4) full-time positions in the Sheriff’s Office, as presented, contingent upon the drafting of an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and CAD No. 4 by the County Attorney, effective upon execution of said Agreement, subject to approval of the associated budget by the County Auditor and execution by the County Judge. (Fund: CAD No. 4)
 
  Position and Grade Amount to be Allocated
1. One (1) Sergeant, Grade L06 of the Law Enforcement Salary Structure  $149,532;
2. Three (3) Deputy Sheriffs, Grade L04 of the Law Enforcement Salary Structure $334,422; and
  Total Amount to be Allocated: $483,954.

 		   
 
 
Item 48 continued - Sheriff's Office:
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 48A and B, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
49.   TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:
 
  Take all appropriate action on adoption of Local Option Exemptions for the Fort Bend County General Fund property taxes for the 2026 Tax Year as follows, pursuant to Section 11.13(N) of the Texas Property Tax Code:
 
Homestead Exemption: 20 percent or $5,000 (whichever is greater);
Over 65 Exemption: $100,000; or
Disabled Person Exemption: $100,000.
  
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 49, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
50.   Approve Bills.
It is ordered to approve bills in the amount of $23,502,908.60, which includes routine disbursements of $5,758,533.76.
 
51.   Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on April 30, 2026 and May 7, 2026.
It is ordered to Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on April 30, 2026 and May 7, 2026 in the amount of $34,146,867.21.
 
52.  
 
Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on May 21, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on May 28, 2026.
 
  Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 50, 51 and 52.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Yes
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
  Recess:  2:35 p.m.
 
53.   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.   Maintenance of Brazos River Erosion Stabilization.   
 
2.   Policy 714.   
 
3.   Fort Bend County, Texas vs. American Tower LP - Moore Road Project No. 17218x - Easement 08, Precinct 2.   
 
4.   Cause No. 26-CCV-078963: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. James P. Landers, et al.; W. Sycamore Road, Segment 3 Project No. 17123x, Parcel R78950_09, Precinct 2.   
 
5.   Cause No. 4:22-cv-04210: Justin Pulliam vs. County of Fort Bend, Texas, et al.   
 
B.  
§ 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
 
1.   Property adjacent to Pct. 2 county facility.   
 
2.   Barbara Jordan Park.
 
 
Item 53 continued - Closed Session:
 
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.
 
1.   Grand Parkway Tollway, Primacy.   
 
2.   Project 2026-02.   
 
  Pulled
 
D.   § 551.089. Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to discuss or deliberate regarding security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information; or the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.
 
  Sheriff’s Office.
 
  Closed Session:

Convened at 2:59 p.m.
Adjourned at 4:37 p.m.

Reconvene:

Reconvened at 4:40 p.m.
 
54.   Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:

Commissioner Prestage was absent during Reconvene Session.
 
A.   § 551.071. Consultation With Attorney.
 
 
 
Huma Ahmed, Chief - Regulatory stated For The Record, Item 13B was not discussed during Closed Session.

Item 13B was taken at this time:
County Judge: Approve transfer in the amount of $100,000 from accounts detailed on transfer form, dated May 4, 2026, into fees to allocate funds for consultant services.
 
  Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and carried (3-1), it is ordered to approve Item 13B.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Absent
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy No
 
 
  Members of the court heard from:
Commissioner Meyers
Commissioner Morales
Commissioner McCoy
 
 
  Item 33 - Auditor was taken at this time.
Items 33F, 33G, 33I, 33J and 33K were moved to Closed Session, §551.071 Consultation with Attorney.

Item 33F
Take all appropriate action to rescind Agenda Item 33S previously approved by Commissioners Court on April 9, 2026, Amendment to Agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC for financial advisory services towards the development of the Epicenter Hotel/Convention Center and Parking Facilities Project for a new total contract amount not to exceed $215,000, effective through September 30, 2026. (Fund: Non-Departmental Fees)
 
  No action
 
  Item 33G
Take all appropriate action on Agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC for economic development consulting services towards the development of the Epicenter Hotel/Convention Center and Parking Facilities Project for a total contract amount not to exceed $215,000, effective through September 30, 2026. (Fund: Non-Departmental Fees)
 
  No action
 
 
Item 33 continued - Auditor:
 
  Item 33I
Take all appropriate action to correct fund source for enhancements to the Epicenter, previously approved by Commissioners Court on January 3, 2023, Agenda Item 28, from Epicenter Enterprise Fund to Certificates of Obligation for the total amount of $3,650,400.
 
  Item 33J
Take all appropriate action to correct fund source for enhancements to the Epicenter, previously approved by Commissioners Court on January 3, 2023, Agenda Item 28, from Epicenter Enterprise Fund to Certificates of Obligation for the total amount of $3,650,400.
 
  Item 33K
Take all appropriate action on a request to correct fund source for the replat of the Epicenter Subdivision Reserve from Epicenter Enterprise Fund to Certificates of Obligation, in an amount of $5,933.
 
   
 
  Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (4-0), it is ordered to approve Item 33I, 33J and 33K, as presented.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Absent
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
1.   54A 1.  § 551.071. Consultation With Attorney.

Maintenance of Brazos River Erosion Stabilization.
 
  No action
 
 
Item 54 continued - Reconvene Open Session:
 
2.   Policy 714.
 
  No action
 
3.   Fort Bend County, Texas vs. American Tower LP - Moore Road Project No. 17218x - Easement 08, Precinct 2.
 
  Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (4-0), it is ordered in Agenda Item 53A3, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS VS. AMERICAN TOWER LP; MOORE ROAD #17218x, EASEMENT 08; PRECINCT 2, BRIDGETTE SMITH-LAWSON County Attorney of Fort Bend County, Texas, be authorized to settle the above potential condemnation suit for the appraised value of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand and Seventy Nine Dollars ($113,079.00) for the parcel and all appurtenances in the acquisition, if any.  And that MOBILITY BONDS be designated as the funding source.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Absent
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
4.   Cause No. 26-CCV-078963: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. James P. Landers, et al.; W. Sycamore Road, Segment 3 Project No. 17123x, Parcel R78950_09, Precinct 2.
 
  Pulled
 
 
Item 54 continued - Reconvene Open Session:
 
5.   Cause No. 4:22-cv-04210: Justin Pulliam vs. County of Fort Bend, Texas, et al.
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner McCoy
Duly put and unanimously carried (4-0), it is ordered that the County Attorney of Fort Bend County, Texas be authorized to settle and fully resolve all issues in Case No. 4:22-cv-04210 for an amount not to exceed $250,000 and Fund: 855otherselffundedinsurance be designated as the funding source.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Absent
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
B.   § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property.
 
1.   Property adjacent to Pct. 2 county facility.
 
  Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (4-0), it is ordered to authorize the Facilities Department to engage an appraisal and evaluate the purchase of a building adjacent to the Precinct 2 County facility.  Funding Source:  Fees and Services
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Absent
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
2.   Barbara Jordan Park.
 
  Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (4-0), it is ordered to take all appropriate action to approve the Amended Order authorizing the acquisition of real property for the purchase of certain real property being approximately 0.689 acres each in Needville, Texas for Barbara Jordan Park, and authorize the Parks Department to acquire an updated survey of Barbara Jordan Park, and further authorize the Fort Bend County Clerk, or her designees, to record the Deed and other related documents in the Official Public Records at no cost.  Funding Source:  CAD20
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Absent
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
Item 54 continued - Reconvene Open Session:
 
C.   § 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
 
1.   Grand Parkway Tollway, Primacy.
 
  Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (4-0), it is ordered that the Fort Bend County Attorney be authorized to execute any and all necessary and appropriate documents to transfer primacy of Segments C1 and C2 and the unbuilt portion of Segment D of the Grand Parkway of State Highway 99 in Fort Bend County to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Judge Wong Yes
Commissioner Morales Yes
Commissioner Prestage Absent
Commissioner Meyers Yes
Commissioner McCoy Yes
 
 
2.   Project 2026-02.
 
  Pulled
 
D.   § 551.089. Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits.
 
  Sheriff’s Office.
 
  No action
 
55.   Adjournment.
Commissioners Court adjourned at 4:51 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
 
Moved by Commissioner Meyers,
to adjourn.

 
I attest to the accuracy of the foregoing minutes.
 
 
_________________________________________________
Laura Richard, County Clerk, Fort Bend County, Texas