Minutes

1.

Call to Order.

Call to Order by Judge Daniel Wong at 1:00 p.m.

2.

Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by County Judge Daniel Wong.
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by County Judge Daniel Wong.

Judge Daniel Wong made a statement. Today marks a new chapter for Commissioners Court and I stand here with both excitement and a deep sense of responsibility. I want to thank the members of the Commissioners Court, the County Clerk, and our County Attorney for their dedication of serving the people of Fort Bend County. Each member of this court brings experience, perspective and a voice that represents our community. I have no doubt that together we can do great things for Fort Bend. As your County Judge, I will lead with honesty, I will work to ensure our actions are open, our processes are clear, and our accountability is unwavering. Secondly, I will lead with integrity, that means doing what is right, even when it's not easy and even when it's not popular. Third, I will work every day to build and maintain trust among this court, trust with our staff and, most importantly, trust with the residents of Fort Bend County. I will work diligently, faithfully and always try to earn your trust. Thank you so much.

3.

Approve minutes of regular meeting held on April 9, 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 9, 2026.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

4.

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Judge Wong announced there is one announcement and one proclamation.

Greg Babst, Emergency Manager shared details on the upcoming Emergency Preparedness Expo scheduled for May 9, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mr. Babst announced this is the 3rd Annual Expo for National Hurricane Preparedness.

Bobby Eberle, Communications & Public Information Director presented a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court to the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Team for National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 3 - 9, 2026.

Commissioner McCoy announced:

The Earth Day celebration was this past weekend.
Community Development is having their public meetings regarding the action plan on how we will expend monies for housing and other community projects. The community is invited to come out and make their voice heard. The next meeting will be this evening at the Cinco Ranch Library from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. A meeting will be at the Rosenberg Civic Center on April 27, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. On April 30, a meeting will be at the Mission Bend Library from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Our Bright Horizons partnership is now available. This is to provide emergency child and dependent adult care for our County employees.

Nicole Ledet, Human Resources Director stated the Bright Horizons program launched on April 15. Bright Horizons is a family solution resource to provide family support designed for when life actually happens. Information can be found on the Human Resources web page.

Item 4 continued - Public Comments:

Section IV of the Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum At Meetings Of Fort Bend County Commissioners Court was read by the Court Services Manager.  The business of Fort Bend County is conducted by and between the members of the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court and by those members of the county staff, elected officials, department heads, consultants, experts and/or members of the public requested to be present and participate. While the general public is invited to attend all meetings of the Commissioners Court (except Executive Sessions) the public's participation therein is limited to that of observers unless a member (or members) of the public is requested to address the Commissioners Court on a particular issue (or issues) or unless the member (or members) of the public completes a Public Participation Form on an agenda item and submits the same to the County Clerk prior to the time the Court convenes the meeting. A.  Each member of the public who appears before the Commissioners Court shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes to make his/her remarks. Time for each speaker shall be maintained by the County Clerk or such other person designated by the Commissioners Court. B.  Maximum discussion on any agenda, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Commissioners Court shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes. In the event that more than six (6) members of the public wish to address the court on a particular agenda item (or items), then no more than six (6) members of the public shall be recognized to speak and that number shall be divided equally between those members of the public wishing to speak for the agenda item (or items) and those members of the public wishing to speak against the agenda item (or items), with speakers selected in the order received by the court. C.  In matters of exceptional interest to the Court, the Court may, by the majority vote of the members of the Court in attendance at the meeting, shorten or lengthen the time allocated for comments from the public and/or the amount of time allocated for all agenda items and/or a specific agenda item.

There were 11 public comments.
1. Vicki Coffman, 802 Sycamore Road, Richmond spoke against Item 7A.
2. John Mone, 9706 Messina Crest Ct, Richmond spoke against Item 7A.
3. Cynthia Ginyard, 11418 Oak Lake Ridge Court,Sugar Land spoke against Item 7A.
4. Vanessa Luna, 2523 Seventh Street, Rosenberg spoke against Item 7A.
5. Sumita Ghosh, 4607 Keneshaw Court, Sugar Land, TX spoke against Items 7A and 37A.
6. Anna Lykoudis, 1010 Walker School Road spoke against Item 7A.
7. Ken Mathews, Houston spoke against Item 6A.
8. Antonio Lacsamana, 3107 Winchester Way, Sugar Land spoke against Items 7A and    9A.
9. Eamonn Oneill, 6603 Indian Grass Lane, Katy spoke against Item 6A.

Recess:  1:44 p.m.
Reconvene:  1:54 p.m.

10. Sally Curimbaba, 810 Likely Bend Drive, Sugar Land spoke against 7A.
11. Jayne Edwards, 15906 Logan Rock Road, Missouri City spoke against 5B.

5.

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:59 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

Public hearing held. No public comments.

A.

Engineering: Hold public hearing for acceptance of the following traffic control plans for:

a.	Jordan Ranch Section 50, Precinct 1;
b.	Cross Creek West Section 12, Precinct 1;
c.	Emberly Section 11, Precinct 1;
d.	Holly Ridge Section 1, Precinct 1;
e.	Holly Ridge Section 3, Precinct 1;
f.	Glendale Lakes all sections, Precinct 2;
g.	Esperanza Section 2, Precinct 3;
h.	Monarch Landing Section 3, Precinct 3;
i.	Kingdom Heights all sections, Precinct 1 and Precinct 3;
j.	Ryehill Parkway Street Dedication Section Two, Precinct 3;
k.	Ryehill Section One, Precinct 3;
l.	Brookewater Section Ten, Precinct 3; and
m.	Brookewater Section Nine, Precinct 3.

B.

Engineering: Hold public hearing on the request to modify the Fort Bend County Major Thoroughfare Plan, specifically the reclassification of Sawmill Road from FM 762 to the Brazos River, and remove the extension of Thompson Oilfield Road, Precinct 2 and Precinct 3.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 5A (a-m) and 5B.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: (6-24)

6.

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

A.

Clinical Health Services: Approve out-of-state travel for A. Rangel and K. Awuku to Palm Springs, California, June 7, 2026, through June 13, 2026, to attend the 2026 National Tuberculosis Conference. (Fund: Travel)

B.

Courts Administration: Approve out-of-state travel for S. Collier to Jacksonville, Florida, July 12, 2026, through July 16, 2026, to attend the National Association for Court Management Annual Conference (NACM). (Fund: Travel and Training)

C.

District Judge 505th Court: Approve out-of-state travel for A. Powers to Jacksonville, Florida, July 12, 2026, through July 16, 2026, to attend the National Association of Court Management Conference. (Fund: Travel and Training)

D.

Fire Marshal: Approve out-of-state travel for C. Brooks and G. Najvar to Quantico, Virginia, May 31, 2026, and June 6, 2026, to attend the DEA's Quantico Training Division Course Clandestine Laboratory Training. (Fund: Federally Funded)

E.

Health and Human Services: Ratify out-of-state travel for N. Patel to Washington, D.C., February 8, 2026, through February 11, 2026, to attend the Annual Shot@Life National Advocacy Summit. (Fund: No Cost to the County)

F.

Information Technology: Approve out-of-state travel for R. Doughtie and C. Scott to New Orleans, Louisiana, from 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)

G.

Medical Examiner: Approve out-of-state travel for seven (7) employees to Las Vegas, Nevada, July 18, 2026, through July 24, 2026, to attend the Annual 2026 International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners Conference. (Fund: Travel)

Item 6G has been moved to Discussion.

7.

COUNTY JUDGE:

A.

Record into Minutes the Statement of Officer and Oath of Office for County Judge Daniel Wong for the term of office April 13, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

B.

Approve the request for Historic Site Property Tax Exemption from the General Fund for Simonton School, located in Simonton, Texas, for tax year 2026.

8.

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

Accept the resignation of Daniel Wong from the Board of Sienna Plantation Levee Improvement District and appoint Caleb Bryant to fill the unexpired term.

9.

AUDITOR:

A.

Approve Monthly Financial Report prepared by the County Auditor for the month ended February 28, 2026, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 114.023.

B.

Approve the request to terminate an Order previously approved by Commissioners Court on March 26, 2026, Agenda Item 38A1, which delegated authority as an authorized official for grants under the Office of the Governor to Commissioner James “Grady” Prestage, effective upon confirmation from the Office of the Governor.

C.

Approve request to rescind Agenda Item 19A, approved by Commissioners Court on April 9, 2026, which designated Commissioner James “Grady” Prestage as the County’s authorized official for all grant matters related to all granting agencies.

10.

BUDGET TRANSFER(s):

A.

Behavioral Health Services: Approve transfer in the amount of $625,000 from Non-Departmental Fees into Behavioral Health Services Fees, to allocate funds for Texana.

B.

Constable Pct. 2: Approve transfer in the amount of $86,278 as detailed on the Director's Form dated April 1, 2026, to allocate funds to cover the salary of new Deputy Constable-Bailiff.

C.

County Attorney: Approve FY2026 transfer in the amount of $114,295 from PO Contingency into County Attorney - Fees to allocate funds for legal services ordered in FY2025 that will be received in FY2026.

D.

Environmental Health: Approve transfer in the amount of $1,320 from Supplies and Maintenance into Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of six (6) keyboards.

Item 10 continued - Budget Transfer:

E.

Facilities Jail Maintenance: Approve transfer in the amount of $152,505 from Departmental Contingency into Jail Maintenance, to allocate funds for the purchase of expenses related to the Jail chiller.

F.

Human Resources: Approve transfer in the amount of $4,476 from Fees into Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of Test Genius and one monitor.

G.

Law Library: Approve transfer in the amount of $15,000 as detailed on Director's Form dated April 14, 2026, to allocate funds to close out current budget year expenses.

H.

Law Library: Approve transfer in the amount of $765 from Travel & Training into Information Technology to allocate funds to purchase fourteen (14) Adobe licenses.

I.

Library: Approve transfer in the amount of $72,038 as detailed on Director's Form dated April 14, 2026, to allocate funds for the installation of two (2) fences for the George Memorial Library.

J.

Library: Approve transfer in the amount of $294 from Fees into Information Technology Fees, to allocate funds for the purchase of software for the libraries.

K.

Road and Bridge: Approve transfer in the amount of $6,000 from Operating into Information Technology, to allocate funds for purchase of a new copier machine.

L.

Sheriff's Office: Approve the transfer in the amount of $11,043 from Commissary Reimburse (Increase) into Accounts detailed on Director's Form to amend the budget pursuant to Local Government Code Section 111.07075 and allocate revenue received from Commissary into Accounts for expenditures through March 2026.

11.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:

Approve Addendum to Affiliation Agreement with Texas State Technical College to allow for an Educational Program for students to enroll and perform components of their practicum experience.

Pulled

12.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Approve Third Amendment to the Non-Procurement Sub-Recipient Agreement between Fort Bend County and the City of Orchard for the water distribution improvements in the City of Orchard to increase the CDBG funding of $20,702 for CDBG total allocations not to exceed $257,625.

13.

COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTION:

Accept and record into the minutes the generous donation from Tarrant County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) of one (1) 2013 Ford Fusion.

14.

CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Municipal Utility District No. 134C, with services to be provided by the Office of Fort Bend Constable Precinct 4, effective through September 30, 2026.

15.

COUNTY TREASURER:

Approve monthly report submitted by the County Treasurer for February 2026, and authorize advertisement of affidavit of the same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026.

16.

ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:

A.

Approve correction to agenda item 24D as approved on April 9, 2026, to replace the backup with a revised version regarding Revocable License Agreement Struck-off Properties between Fort Bend County and Jose Ramon Euceda Lopez, regarding construction of a driveway on parcel R78058, Precinct 2.

B.

Accept the streets in Briarwood Crossing Drive Phase 1 Street Dedication: Briarwood Crossing Drive 1,198.09 LF and release the bond in the amount of $156,082.00, Precinct 3.

C.

Accept the streets in Sienna Section 60: Watermont Drive 1,602.10 LF, Woodhouse Lane 211.97 LF, Palmwood Drive 589.22 LF, Summer Pine Court 338.68 LF, Timber Woods Drive 926.70 LF, Maple Mist Drive 138.82 LF for a total of 3,807.49 LF and release the bond in the amount of $270,105.50, Precinct 2.

Item 16 continued - Engineering Development:

D.

Accept the streets in Harvest Bounty Drive and Harvest Patch Lane Street Dedication: Harvest Bounty Drive 2,036.61 LF, Harvest Patch Lane 1,089.32 LF for a total of 3,125.93 LF and release the bond in the amount of $217,301.00, Precinct 4.

E.

Accept the streets in Vacek Country Meadows Section 3: Tipton Meadow Way 1,084.81 LF, Jassid Hop 255.13 LF, Millet Court 548.90 LF, Serenity Creek Lane 880.35 LF, Thrips Lane 743.03 LF, Aphid Lane 153.84 LF for a total of 3,666.06 LF and release the bond in the amount of $258,580.00, Precinct 3.

F.

Accept the streets in Candela South Sec 1: Encino River Road 164.50 LF, Sweet Piper Lane 476.54 LF, Shining Succulent Drive 957.14 LF, Bright Valley Way 593.76 LF, Mae James Trail 481.32 LF for a total of 2,673.26 LF and release the bond in the amount of $187,180.00, Precinct 1.

G.

Release the bond in the amount of $213,383.10 for Briarwood Crossing Section 13. The streets are private and will be maintained by the Homeowners Association, Precinct 3.

H.

Release the bond and rider in the amount of $198,660.00 for Sienna Village of Bees Creek Section Twenty Eight. The streets are private and will be maintained by the Homeowners Association, Precinct 2.

I.

Approve the following plats:

1.	Laurel Farms Detention and Reserves, Precinct 1;
2.	Laurel Farms Wastewater Treatment Plant, Precinct 1;
3.	Reserve at Sienna Ranch Road, Precinct 2;
4.	Autozone Pecan Grove, Precinct 3;
5.	Cohn Jones South Replat No 1, Precinct 4; and
6.	Circle Oak Section 4, Precinct 4.

J.

Approve the plats for the roads within the following:

1.	Del Webb Sugar Land at Ryehill Section 1D, Precinct 3;
2.	Brookewater Section Five, Precinct 3; and
3.	Brookewater Section Six, Precinct 3.

Item 16 continued - Engineering Development:

K.

Approve the plats for the lots within the following:

1.	Del Webb Sugar Land at Ryehill Section 1D, Precinct 3;
2.	Brookewater Section Five, Precinct 3; and
3.	Brookewater Section Six, Precinct 3.

L.

Set public hearing for acceptance of traffic control plans for the following (Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.):

1.	Lamar CISD Campus Complex No. 8 East and West, Precinct 1;
2.	Huntington Place Section 7, Precinct 2;
3.	Brookewater Section Eleven, Precinct 3;
4.	Indigo Section 2A, Precinct 4; and
5.	Sierra Grande Drive and Pastoria Drive in Mission West Section 1, Precinct 4.

M.

Set 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, Fort Bend County plat records instrument No. 20250328, Precinct 3. (Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.)

17.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:

Environmental Health: Approve and accept grant award from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant in the amount of $14,000, with no local match required by Fort Bend County, to assist the county in obtaining and successfully completing retail standards.

18.

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Environmental Health: Approve a Non-Binding Letter of Intent between Synvect and Fort Bend County for strategic collaboration, including research, pilot deployment, and evaluation of Next-Generation Sterile Insect Technique (ncSIT) in support of mosquito suppression initiatives.

19.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

A.

Approve and record into Minutes Appointment Applications of the following Deputy Constables, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 86.011, as presented:

1.	J. Pavlock, Pct. 3., effective April 6, 2026; and
2.	D. Hackney, Pct. 3., effective March 28, 2026.

B.

Approve the rehire of former employees as presented:

1.	J.L. Earliest rehire date April 27, 2026; and
2.	A.P. Earliest rehire date April 27, 2026.

C.

Approve the withdrawal of 24 hours from the Shared Sick Leave Pool for a Sheriff's Office Employee, Position No. 5601-0665.

20.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

Approve request for variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy, Annex B, to ratify travel and allow an exception for purchase within 14 days of travel for V. Greggs to Dallas, Texas, April 15, 2026, through April 16, 2026, to attend the Texas Public Sector Workday User Group Conference, with no additional cost to Fort Bend County. (Fund: Travel)

21.

MEDICAL EXAMINER:

Approve Volunteer Agreement for course experience between Fort Bend County and D. Alvarez, through September 30, 2026.

22.

PARKS & RECREATION:

Approve Community Use Request and Equipment Waiver forms to waive Rental Fees as presented on attached list.

	REQUESTOR	LOCATION
1.	Fort Bend County Community Development	Fifth St. Community Center;
2.	Fort Bend County Attorney's Office	Equipment;
3.	Fort Bend County Homeland Security and Emergency Management	Fort Bend County Fairgrounds;
4.	Filipino Cancer Network of America	Kitty Hollow Park;
5.	Fort Bend County Youth Rodeo Association	Fort Bend County Fairgrounds;
6.	Beta Delta Chapter of Iota Lambda Sorority, Inc.	Pinnacle Senior Center;
7.	Foster High School Athletic Booster	Jones Creek; and
8.	St. Theresa's Catholic Church	Four Corners Recreation Center.

23.

PURCHASING:

A.

Authorize advertising for bids for term contract for Rotary Mowers.

B.

Approve the continued purchase of public safety and firehouse supplies and equipment from Big Country Supply, Clyde Armory Inc., GT Distributors Inc., and Proforce Law Enforcement utilizing BuyBoard Contract No. 798-26 for various departments upon request from their Fiscal Year 2026 budgets.

C.

Authorize advertising for proposals for Collection Services of delinquent accounts for Fort Bend County.

24.

TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

A.

Record into Minutes the Professional County-Assessor Collector Maintenance Transcripts to reflect that Carmen P. Turner, Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector, has completed the requisite continuing education for the period of January 1, through December 31, 2025.

Item 24 continued - Tax Assessor/Collector:

B.

Approve and record into the Minutes tax payment refunds in the amount of $83,885.50 for the Office of Carmen P. Turner.

C.

Record into Minutes the Summary Monthly Report of Property Taxes Collected for March 2026, as submitted by the Office of Carmen P. Turner, Tax Assessor - Collector.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Consent Agenda Items 6 - 24, except Item 11 and Item 6G.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

Item 6G was postponed to later on the Agenda.

25.

COUNTY JUDGE:

Take all appropriate action on License Agreement by and between the Texas America 250 Commission and Fort Bend County, by and through the Fort Bend Historical Commission, for the use of the United States Semiquintennial Commission (USSC) trademark “AMERICA 250,” at no cost to the County.

Taken after Item 42 Workshop.

26.

AUDITOR:

A.

Take all appropriate action on Order Authorizing the Issuance of Fort Bend County, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026; Setting Certain Parameters for the Certificates; Authorizing the Pricing Officer to Approve the Terms thereof and Certain Other Procedures and Provisions Related Thereto.

B.

Take all appropriate action to authorize Fort Bend County’s Consent to Second Amendment to the Project Development Agreement between CFC-SO Training Facility, LLC, and Stonehenge Holdings, LLC, to accommodate additional work to be performed under said agreement with the funding for the additional work provided by additional interest earned from the PFC Lease Revenue Bonds series 2023 totaling $2,824,315.

Item 26 continued - Auditor:

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 26A and B, as presented.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

27.

ENGINEERING:

A.

Take all appropriate action on Detention Pond and Drainage Easement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 143, regarding Harlem Road, and authorize County Clerk to record in Official Public Records at no cost, Mobility Bond Project No. 17402, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

B.

Take all appropriate action on Development Agreement for the Dedication, Funding, and Construction of Right-of-Way between Fort Bend County and Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc., regarding Jeske Road and the August Trails Subdivision, and authorize County Clerk to record in Official Public Records at no cost, Precinct 3.

C.

Take all appropriate action on Revocable License Agreement for Struck-off Properties between Fort Bend County and Lola Ruth Green, regarding construction of a driveway on Parcel R180773, Magnolia Place, Precinct 2.

D.

Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Katy Creek Ranch Homeowners Association for Speed Feedback Signs between Fort Bend County and Katy Creek Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc., regarding installation, operation, maintenance and repair of Signage within the Subdivision, Precinct 1.

E.

Take all appropriate action on Order Closing, Abandoning and Vacating Right of Way regarding Beadle Lane and authorize County Clerk to record documents in the Official Public Records at no cost, Precinct 1.

F.

Take all appropriate action on payment of tree removal expense in the amount of $13,175 plus the necessary costs for Parcel R322178, regarding West Bellfort at SH6, Mobility Bond Project No. 20401, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

Item 27 continued - Engineering:

G.

Take all appropriate action on payment to Invoice No. LOC00000470, for Texas Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $152,774.47 pursuant to the Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on March 6, 2012, regarding FM 1093/Westpark, Mobility Bond Project No. 748, Precincts 1 and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

H.

Take all appropriate action on the following request for variances to the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Sienna Section 71, Precinct 2.

1.	Section 5.14.E.4 - Minimum Lot Size;
2.	Section 5.5.A.2 - Block Length;
3.	Section 5.12.C.1.a - Building Setback; and
4.	Section 5.11.A.2 - Public Utility Easements.

I.

Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirements as stated in Section 5.5.A.2 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Circle Oak Section 2, Precinct 4.

J.

Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the public rear utility easement requirements as stated in Section 5.11.A.2 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Legacy Estates of Brooks Meadows, Precinct 1.

K.

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer funds in the amount of $39,0000 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Recycle-Center-Capital Acquisition to advance funds for a fence and hoppers for the Recycle Center.

L.

Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Sienna Section 71, Precinct 2.

M.

Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Sienna Section 71, Precinct 2.

N.

Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Legacy Estates of Brooks Meadows, Precinct 1.

O.

Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Legacy Estates of Brooks Meadows, Precinct 1.

Item 27 continued - Engineering:

P.

Take all appropriate action on the plat for Circle Oak Section 2, Precinct 4.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 27A - P.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

28.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

A.

Take all appropriate action to authorize the use of Certificates of Obligation to fund minor renovations of the East End Annex in an amount not to exceed $23,025.

B.

Take all appropriate action on Facilities Extension Agreement between Fort Bend County and CenterPoint Energy in an amount not to exceed $145,904 regarding electricity construction for Daily Park located at 4040 Nails Rd., Fulshear, Texas 77441, Precinct 1, and authorize the County Clerk to record related documents at no cost. (Fund: Parks Bond)

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 28A and B, as presented.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

29.

FAIRGROUNDS:

Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Number 6551-0020 from Deputy Sheriff, Grade L04 of the Law Enforcement Salary Structure to Deputy Constable, Grade L04 of the Law Enforcement Salary Structure, in the Fairgrounds Department, effective April 23, 2026. (Fund: Fairgrounds)

Item 29 continued - Fairgrounds:

Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 29, as presented.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

30.

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 February 16, 2026, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

Take all appropriate action on Consultant Services Agreement between the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and Percheron, LLC regarding Segments C and D of the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road from FM 2759 to SH36 and other projects as requested with a maximum compensation amount of $505,500. (Fund: FBCTRA)

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 30, as presented.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

31.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION:

A.

Auditor: Take all appropriate action on Application to the U.S. Department of Justice-Bureau of Justice Assistance for the BJA FY2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Grant in the amount of $72,015, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County for the grant period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028.

Item 31 continued - Grants Administration:

B.

Behavioral Health: Take all appropriate action to ratify the Application to the U.S. Department of Justice-Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention FY2025 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children in the amount of $746,927 with no cash match required by Fort Bend County for the grant period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029.

C.

Library: Take all appropriate action on Application to the Texas Library Association regarding the Summer at the Library Grant Program in the amount of $10,000 with no cash match required by Fort Bend County for the grant period of June 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026.

D.

Public Transportation: Take all appropriate action on Application to the Federal Transit Administration for Federal Award Identification No. TX-2026-029 for Fiscal Year 2022, FY2023, and FY2025 Carbon Reduction Program Funds (5307) in the amount of $2,059,316, with $411,864 in transportation development credits with no local match required by Fort Bend County, including grantor’s request for submittal of additional information. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

E.

Sheriff's Office: Take all appropriate action on Modification Nos. 2 and 3 to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program Grant to increase funding in the amount of $76,406, resulting in a revised total award of $1,064,894.50, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County, for the grant period ending December 31, 2026.

Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 31A - E, as presented.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

Members of the Court heard from:
Commissioner McCoy

32.

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

A.

Emergency Medical Services: Take all appropriate action on request for a variance to the Fort Bend County Vehicle Policy 612.07.A4 to allow the use of six (6) 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 April 23, 2026.

POSITION NUMBER

5401-0026;

5401-0034;

5401-0128;

5401-0179;

5401-P008; and

5401-P018.

B.

Emergency Medical Services: Take all appropriate action to approve a request for a variance to the Fort Bend County Travel Policy to allow hotel accommodations booked through a third-party reservation site for C. Lacourse and S. Sosa for travel that occurred on January 27, 2026, through January 31, 2026.

C.

Health & Human Services: Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Texas Health and Human Services and Fort Bend County for participation in the Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) to provide effective and timely access to care for Medicaid-eligible clients and their families through September 30, 2030.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 32A, B and C, as presented.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

33.

HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the Fort Bend County Vehicle Policy 612.07 to allow the use of one (1) specified vehicle assigned to Position No. 5801-0023 to be taken home outside of Fort Bend County for regular project job duties, which include but are not limited to ICP support, scheduled meetings, emergency response for Emergency Management Command Center activation, logistics and resource management, contract support, and all other Fort Bend County Homeland Security and Emergency Management business.

Item 33 Corrected to read as:
Take all appropriate action to allow the use of one (1) specified vehicle assigned to Position No. 5801-0023 to be taken home outside of Fort Bend County for regular project job duties, which include but are not limited to ICP support, scheduled meetings, emergency response for Emergency Management Command Center activation, logistics and resource management, contract support, and all other Fort Bend County Homeland Security and Emergency Management business.

Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 33, as amended.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

34.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Take all appropriate action on request for transfer in the amount of $52,520 from Non-Departmental Contingency in Accounts detailed on the transfer form dated April 13, 2026, to allocate funding for personnel-related salary obligations through June 2026.

Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and carried (4-1), it is ordered to approve Item 34, as presented.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	No

Item 34 continued - Human Resources:

Members of the Court heard from:
Nicole Ledet, Human Resources Director
Pamela Gubbels, Director of Finance and Investments
Commissioner McCoy
Bridgette Smith-Lawson, County Attorney

County Clerk Note:
Nicole Ledet stated Human Resources did not place this item on the Agenda.
Pamela Gubbels explained this item is to transfer $40,000 plus fringe, for a total of $52,520, from Non-Departmental Contingency into Salary accounts to pay for the salary of KP George through June. Ms. Gubbels clarified the funding source from Non-Departmental Contingency is used when something has not been budgeted.
Bridgette Smith-Lawson stated the Order suspending KP George did not declare or say with or without pay. Since the Order is unclear, we are deferring to pay suspension with pay unless or until there is an Order stating without pay. The funding source is not something the County Attorney's office will opine on.

35.

MEDICAL EXAMINER:

A.

Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Agreement between Fort Bend County and Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council for the establishment of an Emergency Medical Task Force, including participation of Supervisory Field Agent L. Veitch.

B.

Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position No. 5652-0020 from ME Field Agent, Grade 107 of the General Salary Structure, to Investigator, Grade L05 of the Law Enforcement Salary Structure, effective April 23, 2026. (Fund: Medical Examiner)

Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 35A and B as presented.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

36.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

A.

Take all appropriate action to approve Second Amendment to the Transportation Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Seniors to revise compensation, with county fees calculated in accordance with the rate schedule.

B.

Take all appropriate action on a Telecommunications Access Agreement between PS Lightwave, First Colony Mall, and Fort Bend County for the installation of communications equipment at the AMC Park and Ride.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 36A and B, as presented.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

37.

PURCHASING:

A.

Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc., pursuant to the State of Oklahoma’s Contract No. SW0797C for the purchase of Transit Vehicles, to extend the time of performance through July 31, 2026, with no change in compensation. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

B.

Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Civitas Engineering Group, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $85,203.50; regarding Avalon Plantation Drive Signal, Mobility Bond Project No. 23226x, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

C.

Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Accelerate Engineering, LLC, for a total contract amount not to exceed $384,167; regarding Blake Court, Mobility Bond Project No. 23421x, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

D.

Take all appropriate action on Agreement with Texana Center for Behavioral Health and Intellectual Development Disabilities Services in an amount not to exceed $625,000, effective through September 30, 2026. (Fund: Non-Departmental Fees)

E.

Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement with Cook’s Direct Inc., utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 063022-COK for the purchase and installation of replacement Jail kitchen equipment and custom serving lines in an amount not to exceed $116,304.25. (Fund: Sheriff Detention Operating and Certificates of Obligation)

Item 37 continued - Purchasing:

F.

Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Agreement with Honeywell International, Inc., utilizing HGAC Buy Contract No. EC07-23 for the purchase of Flex Alert devices and subscriptions for Station Alerting upgrades for Emergency Medical Services, in an amount not to exceed $143,576.11, effective through April 30, 2026. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)

G.

Take all appropriate action on Seventh Addendum with Indigent Health Care Solutions LTD, pursuant to RFP 02-069 for renewal of data processing services in an amount not to exceed $98,079.48, effective through September 30, 2026. (Fund: Information Technology)

H.

Take all appropriate action on Twentieth Addendum to Software and Maintenance Agreement with Trapeze Software Group, Inc., dba TripSpark Technologies, pursuant to RFP 06-101, for the renewal of software and maintenance services in the amount of $18,362.96, effective through August 31, 2026. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)

I.

Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement with Granicus LLC, utilizing TIPS Contract No. 220105, for the purchase of additional Swagit streaming subscription and support services in the amount of $19,557.85 for a total contract amount not to exceed $103,509.30. (Fund: Information Technology)

J.

Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement with SHI Government Solutions Inc., utilizing DIR Contract No. DIR-CPO-5688 for the purchase of additional Tanium software in an amount of $44,979.61 for a total contract amount not to exceed $914,185.76, effective through October 29, 2026. (Fund: Information Technology)

K.

Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement with Blue Knight Security, LLC, utilizing Choice Partners Contract No. 22/047 MR1, for Security Guard Services at the Fort Bend County Tax Offices, in an additional amount of $175,718.50 for a total contract amount not to exceed $351,437 and to extend the contract through September 30, 2026. (Fund: Tax Collector/Assessor)

L.

Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Services with HVJ Associates, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $27,014, for a total contract amount not to exceed $428,628.75, pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding Burney-Old Richmond, Mobility Bond Project No. 17207, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

M.

Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Zarinkelk Engineering Services, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $90,995, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,819,309, pursuant to SOQ 14-025; regarding Fulshear- Gaston Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17312, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

Item 37 continued - Purchasing:

N.

Take all appropriate action on request to purchase thirty-five (35) ADA sink tables for the Jail from Texas Correctional Industries, pursuant to the Prison Made Goods Act, Section 497.025 of the Texas Government Code, in an amount not to exceed $157,050. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)

O.

Take all appropriate action on request to terminate contract for Pauper Burial Services with Fort Bend Memorial Planning Center, LLC, pursuant to Bid 24-033, effective May 25, 2026.

P.

Take all appropriate action on request to award Bid 26-036, Bullhead Slough Improvements for Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Project No. 20410, to low bidder meeting specifications, Consta Build, LLC, in an amount of $1,796,066.50, Precinct 4.

Q.

Take all appropriate action on request to renew Bid 25-056, term contract for Tax Statement Processing, with an approximately five percent (5%) price increase from Usio Output Solutions, Inc.

Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Items 37A - Q, as presented.

	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 stated Item 37P is moving forward with construction at 99 and 90A. This intersection flooded during Harvey.

38.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Take all appropriate action on a Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to reinforce interagency coordination and responsibilities related to law enforcement, emergency response, requests for assistance, and physical security and access control operations at the Richmond Outpatient Clinic Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS).

Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 38, as presented.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

39.

Approve Bills.

It is ordered to approve bills in the amount of $21,083,459.39, which includes routine disbursements of $6,442,816.98.

40.

Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on April 16, 2026.

It is ordered to Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on
April 16, 2026, 2025 in the amount of $46,948,796.55.

41.

Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements made on April 30, 2026, and May 7, 2026, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on May 14, 2026.

Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Items 39, 40 and 41.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

42.

WORKSHOP:

Conduct a workshop to receive the Fort Bend County Texas Historical Commission's Annual Report.

Chris Godbold, Chairman Fort Bend Historical Commission, gave an update on the 2025 Annual Report, the activities and accomplishments of the Historical Commission. Mr. Godbold highlighted two projects. Homeland Security & Emergency Management created a disaster training exercise and Turning 250 Honoring the American Journey. This committee is planning a celebration of the 250th anniversary of American Independence this year.

Item 25 was moved to after Item 42 Workshop:
Take all appropriate action on License Agreement by and between the Texas America 250 Commission and Fort Bend County, by and through the Fort Bend Historical Commission, for the use of the United States Semiquintennial Commission (USSC) trademark “AMERICA 250,” at no cost to the County.

Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 25, as presented.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

Recess: 2:30 p.m.

43.

Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:

A.

§ 551.071. Consultation With Attorney. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to Commissioners Court under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

1.

Cause No. 26-CCV-078929: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Akbar Karovadiya a/k/a Akbar Ali, et al. - Evergreen Side Roads Project No. 20225x - Street 4 Parcels 1 & 2, R77953, and R77941, Precinct 2.

2.

Cause No. 25-DCV-332468: Wegdan Aledresi and Debaj Eledresi vs. Stina Charlotta Flodin, Fort Bend County, and Fort Bend County EMS; In the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas.

Item 43 continued - Closed Session:

3.

Cause No. 26-CCV-078930: State of Texas and Fort Bend County, Texas vs. John S. Beeson, et al.; FM 521 South Project No. 17111, Parcel 19, Precinct 2.

4.

Cause No. 19-DCV-263509: County of Fort Bend, Texas v. Purdue Pharma, LP, et al. (MDL PRETRIAL Cause No. 2018-63587, in the 152nd District Court of Harris County, Texas)

5.

Cause No. 25-CCV-077510: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Larry Fleck, Mark Fleck, et al; Big Creek Easement, Parcel R39905 & R39906, 19 Easement; Precinct 4.

6.

Cause No. 26-CCV-078984: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Walsugar, LLC; et al - West Airport Boulevard, Project #20402, Parcel 1, Precinct 3.

7.

Cause No. 25-CCV-078245: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Jack Waters and Doris Waters, et al.; FM 521 South Project No. 17111, Parcel R42501_1A, Precinct 2.

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.

Barbara Jordan Park.

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.

Fort Bend County Toll Roads.

2.

Hotel Conference Center - East Garage.

3.

West Garage.

Closed Session:
Convened at 2:50 p.m.
Adjourned at 4:21 p.m.

Reconvene:
Reconvened at 4:22 p.m.

Item 6G:
Medical Examiner: Approve out-of-state travel for seven (7) employees to Las Vegas, Nevada, July 18, 2026, through July 24, 2026, to attend the Annual 2026 International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners Conference. (Fund: Travel)

Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Item 6G.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

Members of the Court heard from:
Dr. Pustilnik, Chief Medical Examiner
Commissioner Meyers
Commissioner Morales

County Clerk's Note:
Dr. Pustinelk, Medical Examiner, explained why his staff needs to go to this particular conference. In the Medical Examiner's office, the doctors must have their certifications and investigators must have continuing education credits. The IACME conference is only held in Las Vegas and provides credits for doctors as well as investigators to maintain their certifications.

44.

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

A.

§ 551.071. Consultation With Attorney.

1.

Cause No. 26-CCV-078929: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Akbar Karovadiya a/k/a Akbar Ali, et al. - Evergreen Side Roads Project No. 20225x - Street 4 Parcels 1 & 2, R77953, and R77941, Precinct 2.

Item 44 continued - Reconvene Open Session:

Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered in Agenda Item 44A1. 26-CCV-078929 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS VS. AKBAR KAROVADIYA A/K/A AKBAR ALI, ET AL; EVERGREEN SIDE ROADS PROJECT #20225X, STREET 4 PARCELS 1 & 2, R77953 & R77941; PRECINCT 2, BRIDGETTE SMITH LAWSON, County Attorney of Fort Bend County, Texas, be authorized to settle the above condemnation suit for Eighty-Seven Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($87,000) for the parcel and all appurtenances in the acquisition, if any on the basis of the Conditional Rule 11 Agreement negotiated and documented by legal counsel to resolve the suit and all matters in dispute. And that MOBILITY BONDS be designated as the funding source.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

2.

Cause No. 25-DCV-332468: Wegdan Aledresi and Debaj Eledresi vs. Stina Charlotta Flodin, Fort Bend County, and Fort Bend County EMS; In the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas.

Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered in Agenda Item 44. A 2. authorizes to approve and accept the full and final settlement agreement recommended by the County Attorney, and to approve such terms and provisions for the full and final settlement in Cause No. 25-DCV-332468; Wegdan Aledresi and Debaj Eledresi, Plaintiff v. Stina Charlotta Flodin, Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County EMS, Defendants, in the total amount of $159,000.00.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

3.

Cause No. 26-CCV-078930: State of Texas and Fort Bend County, Texas vs. John S. Beeson, et al.; FM 521 South Project No. 17111, Parcel 19, Precinct 2.

Pulled

Item 44 continued - Reconvene Open Session:

4.

Cause No. 19-DCV-263509: County of Fort Bend, Texas v. Purdue Pharma, LP, et al. (MDL PRETRIAL Cause No. 2018-63587, in the 152nd District Court of Harris County, Texas)

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize the County Judge or other authorized officials to execute the Settlement participation and release forms regarding settlement offers from Associated Pharmacies, Inc and American Associated Pharmacies, JM Smith Co., Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., Morris and Dickson, N. Carolina Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., and UNFI/SuperValu, and other certain Defendants in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation in Cause No. 19-DCV-263509 styled County of Fort Bend, Texas v. Purdue Pharma, L.P. et al. in the 400th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas (MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152nd District Court of Harris County, Texas.)

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

5.

Cause No. 25-CCV-077510: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Larry Fleck, Mark Fleck, et al; Big Creek Easement, Parcel R39905 & R39906, 19 Easement; Precinct 4.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve in the Cause of Action referenced in Agenda Item 44A5, 25-CCV-077510 -FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS VS. LARRY FLECK, MARK FLECK, ET AL; BIG CREEK EASEMENT, PARCEL R39905 & R39906,19 EASEMENT; PRECINCT 4, corrected to PRECINCT 3, BRIDGETTE SMITH-LAWSON, County Attorney of Fort Bend County, Texas, be authorized to incur additional litigation expenses, for any and all costs of pre-trial, trial, appeal, and incidental costs, including potential ad litem fees, citation by publication fees and other expenses beyond that already authorized in an additional amount not to exceed TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO/CENTS ($10,000.00). And that A/U 400643999-64500, Activity DR-17B1GCREEK, Category 32300 be designated as the funding source.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

Item 44 continued - Reconvene Open Session:

6.

Cause No. 26-CCV-078984: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Walsugar, LLC; et al - West Airport Boulevard, Project No. 20402, Parcel 1, Precinct 3.

Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered in Agenda Item 44A6, 26-CCV-078984 - FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS VS. WALSUGAR, LLC; ET AL - WEST AIRPORT BOULEVARD, PROJECT #20402, PARCEL 1, PRECINCT 3, corrected to 4, BRIDGETTE SMITH-LAWSON, County Attorney of Fort Bend County, Texas, be authorized to incur litigation expenses, for any and all costs of pre-trial, trial, appeal, and incidental costs, including potential ad litem fees, citation by publication fees and other expenses in an amount not to exceed FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO/CENTS ($15,000.00). And that MOBILITY BONDS be designated as the funding source.

	Judge Wong	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

7.

Cause No. 25-CCV-078245: Fort Bend County, Texas vs. Jack Waters and Doris Waters, et al.; FM 521 South Project No. 17111, Parcel R42501_1A, Precinct 2.

Pulled

B.

§ 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property.

Barbara Jordan Park.

This Item will be placed on a future Agenda.

C.

§ 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.

1.

Fort Bend County Toll Roads.

No Action

2.

Hotel Conference Center - East Garage.

No Action

Item 44 continued - Reconvene Open Session:

3.

West Garage.

No Action

45.

Adjournment.

Commissioners Court adjourned at 4:37 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers,

to adjourn.

I attest to the accuracy of the foregoing minutes.

_________________________________________________

Laura Richard, County Clerk, Fort Bend County, Texas