Minutes

1.

Call to Order.
Call to Order by Judge KP George at 1:00 p.m.

2.

Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.

3.

Approve minutes of regular meeting held on February 7, 2023.

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 February 7, 2023.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

4.

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.
No public comments.

Fort Bend County Judiciary Black History Celebration will be held on Friday, February 17 at 12:00 p.m.

Nicole Ledet, Human Resources Director was named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Houston for 2023 by Women We Admire.

Fort Bend County is still accepting applications, for the Fort Bend County Youth Employment Program for the summer, until March 3, 2023.

Ryan Dunsmore, Project Manager for the Office of the County Judge announced the Community Shoutouts.

Jahan Tolliver, IT Assistant Director explained a Broadband Feasibility Study was completed in 2022. The study was done to identify areas of need for improved infrastructure. In order to determine eligibility for funding the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a new National Broadband map. The map is available and seeks community input through a public challenge process. Residents can go to www.fortbendcountytx.gov/your-county/broadband-improvement-initiative or go to broadbandmap.fcc.gov. Residents are asked to look at the map and submit an individual availability challenge or an individual location challenge.

Commissioner McCoy stated the FCC Broadband map shows much of Fort Bend County as ineligible for federal funding in order to expand the infrastructure. It is important that residents submit challenges to the FCC’s map by reporting the speed and availability as a whole.

Judge George announced the deadline has been extended for the Family Protection Fee Grant until February 28. The nonprofit organizations in Fort Bend County are encouraged to apply for this grant. The amount of funding available for FY2023 is $9,559.65. More information can be found on fbctx.gov.

Commissioner Meyers wished everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day.

Commissioner McCoy sent prayers to those in East Lansing, Michigan after the mass shooting that occurred yesterday at Michigan State University.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 5-20

5.

Record into the Minutes out-of-state travel by Elected Officials:

County Court at Law No. 5: Teana V. Watson to Marrakesh, Morocco, May 6, 2023 through May 15, 2023, to attend the International Association of Women Judges - Biennial Conference. (Fund: Travel & Training)

6.

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

A.

Clinical Health: Approve out-of-state travel for J. Baze and C. Valles-Priest to
New Orleans, Louisiana, May 10, 2023 through May 14, 2023, to attend the
2023 National Latinx Conference on HIV/HCV/SUD. (Fund: HIV Prevention Grant)

B.

Parks: Approve out-of-state travel for G. Climmons to Miami, Florida, June 20, 2023 through June 26, 2023, to attend the National Organization of Black County Officials 37th Annual Conference (NOBCO). (Fund: Travel)

7.

COUNTY JUDGE:

A.

Approve the re-appointment of Christina Flores to the Fort Bend County Library Advisory Board for a term effective February 14, 2023, through December 31, 2025.

B.

Approve the request for historic site Property Tax Exemption from the General Fund for Teague-Waddell House, located in Richmond, Texas for tax year 2023.

8.

BUDGET TRANSFER(s):

A.

Information Technology: Approve transfer in the amount of $236 from Information Technology into Information Technology - Fees for allocation of funds to cover the shortage for Transunion.

B.

Information Technology: Approve transfer in the of amount of $11,130 from Information Technology - Fees into Homeland Security & Emergency Mgmt- Fees due to no longer utilizing StormGeo.

C.

Sheriff Enforcement: Approve transfer in the amount of $4,275 from Sheriff Enforcement into Information Technology to allocate funds for the purchase of Commercial Electronics V2 System.

D.

Sheriff Enforcement: Approve transfer in the amount of $100 from Sheriff Enforcement into Information Technology to allocate funds for the purchase of one (1) Adobe license.

9.

COUNTY TREASURER:

A.

Record into Minutes the Certificate of Completion awarded to County Treasurer
Bill Rickert for completion of Public Information Act on January 24, 2023, pursuant to Government Code Section 552.012.

B.

Record into Minutes the Certificate of Completion awarded to County Treasurer
Bill Rickert for completion of Open Meetings Act on January 24, 2023, pursuant to Government Code Section 551.005.

10.

ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:

A.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 540801/02/II in the amount of $5,595.69 to Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for professional engineering services regarding SH 99 Frontage Road NB, Mobility Bond Project No. 20320x, Precinct 1. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)

B.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 513601/42/II in the amount of $16,785.77 to Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for professional engineering services regarding Grand Parkway Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 17304, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

C.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 4 in the amount of $17,490.00 to Zarinkelk Engineering Services, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Fulshear-Gaston, Mobility Bond Project No. 20312, Precinct 1. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

D.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 55854 in the amount of $13,040.00 to Binkley &
Barfield, Inc. for project management services regarding projects funded by Landfill Tipping Fees, Mobility Bond Project No. 17005x, Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: Landfill Tipping Fee)

E.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 72 in the amount of $9,395.00 to Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for project management services regarding 2013 Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

F.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 2851 in the amount of $20,251.20 and Invoice No. 2865 in the amount of $18,252.00 to Taylor Construction Management, LLC for construction inspection services for Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
(Fund: Mobility Bonds)

G.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 202232 in the amount of $17,125.62, Invoice No. 202233 in the amount of $13,802.71 and Invoice No. 202234 in the amount of $17,733.16 to Middleton Brown, LLC for construction inspection services for Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

H.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 21 in the amount of $13,783.20 to Brian Smith Construction Inspection, Inc. for construction inspection services regarding Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

I.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 21-19 in the amount of $17,475.80 to Sowells Construction Management & Inspection, LLC for construction inspection services regarding Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

J.

Approve payment of Invoice No. CM0003-6 in the amount of $42,350.00 to Lonestar Program Controls Group for professional field engineering services regarding Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

K.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 0342266 in the amount of $1,788.75 to Percheron, LLC for professional acquisition services for 2017 Mobility Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: Right of Way)

Item 10 continued - Engineering - Payments:

L.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 479701/45/II in the amount of $25,857.97 to Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for plan, specification, and estimate design services of FM 521 Expansion Project, Mobility Bond Project No. 17113, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

M.

Approve payment of Invoice No. GG-937 in the amount of $36,975.90 to Gradient
Group, LLC for professional engineering services regarding Evergreen, Section 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 20122x, Precinct 2. (Fund: County Assistance District No. 4)

N.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 13145 in the amount of $18,358.80 to IDCUS, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Richmond Street, Mobility Bond Project
No. 20118, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

O.

Approve payment of Invoice No. FTBC1900939.01-17 in the amount of $53,217.00 to CP&Y, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Vacek Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 20111, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

P.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 912846 in the amount of $11,349.61 to
KCI Technologies, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Needville-Fairchilds Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 20110, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

Q.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 2113503-06R in the amount of $6,822.13 and Invoice
No. 2113503-08R in the amount of $1,910.50 to Earth Engineering, Inc. for construction material testing regarding Rohan Road Intersection Improvements, Mobility Bond Project No. 17114, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

R.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 55908 in the amount of $46,224.55 to
Binkley & Barfield, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding FM 521 South, Mobility Bond Project No. 17111, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

S.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 2590 in the amount of $7,307.25 to Epic Transportation Group, LP for professional engineering services regarding West Sycamore Road,
Segment 4, Mobility Bond Project No. 17222x, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

T.

Approve payment of Invoice No. iGET-21-1-LJA/FBC-07-RevA in the amount of $33,177.00 to iGET Services, LLC for professional engineering services regarding Glenn Lakes Lane, Mobility Bond Project No. 20415, Precincts 2 and 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

U.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 912903 in the amount of $49,657.49 to
KCI Technologies, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding West Bellfort at SH 6, Mobility Project No. 20401, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

V.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 1084041 in the amount of $446.25 and Invoice
No. 1084880 in the amount of $96.25 to Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Pheasant Creek at Old Richmond Road, Mobility Bond Project
No. 17415, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

Item 10 continued - Engineering - Payments:

W.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 1222022 in the amount of $6,822.33 to
RPS Infrastructure, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Belknap Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17211, Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Projects)

X.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 3095000130 in the amount of $540.00 to
Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Old Richmond Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17208, Precincts 3 and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

Y.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 21-449R in the amount of $15,977.51, Invoice No. 21-548R in the amount of $16,381.13, Invoice No. 21-599R in the amount of $9,147.13,
Invoice No. 22-075R in the amount of $4,363.25, Invoice No. 22-127R in the amount of $7,068.75 and Invoice No. 22-192R in the amount of $974.50 to HVJ Associates, Inc. for construction materials testing services regarding Old Richmond Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17208, Precincts 3 and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

Z.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 1084885 in the amount of $22,533.50 to Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding McKaskle Road, Mobility Bond Project
No. 20408, Precincts 3 and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

AA.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 909433 in the amount of $13,105.70 to
KCI Technologies, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Bellaire Boulevard Turn Lanes, Mobility Bond Project No. 20313x, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

BB.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 40-0165030 in the amount of $15,884.33 to IDS Engineering Group for professional engineering services regarding Harlem Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17402, Precincts 3 and 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

CC.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 20107-8 in the amount of $22,186.11 to
HJ Consulting, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Koeblen Road, Segment 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 20107, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

DD.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 10087415 in the amount of $1,080.72 to
Halff Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Bamore Road Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 17105, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

EE.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 33-0165031 in the amount of $950.00 to IDS Engineering Group for professional engineering services regarding Ransom Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17103, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

FF.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 56063 in the amount of $8,434.38 to Paradigm Consultants, Inc. for professional construction materials testing services regarding Ransom Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17103, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

GG.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 19 in the amount of $45,825.12 to DVL Enterprises, LLC for construction of Ransom Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17103, Precinct 4.
(Fund: Mobility Bonds)

11.

ENGINEERING-PERMITS:

A.

Approve acceptance of replacement Perpetual Bond from Federal Insurance Company for Drymalla Construction Company, LLC and permit application from Drymalla Construction Company, Inc. to install one commercial driveway along Torrey Pines Drive and two commercial driveways including a turn-lane along Jordan Ranch Boulevard for Lamar CISD Elementary School #34, Permit No. 2023-59409, Precinct 1.

B.

Approve permit application from Comcast of Houston, LLC to install fiber optic cable along Bowser Road, Permit No. 2023-59105, Precinct 1.

C.

Approve permit application from Aranda Brothers Construction Co., Inc. to work within the Cane Island Branch drainage channel to reconstruct a bridge, Permit No. 2023-59080, Precinct 1.

D.

Approve permit application from Reddico Construction Co. to install a force main crossing under Texas Heritage Parkway and an existing drainage easement, Permit No. 2022-55921, Precinct 1.

E.

Approve permit application from Comcast of Houston, LLC to install fiber optic cable along Cinco Ranch Boulevard, Permit No. 2023-59242, Precinct 1.

F.

Approve permit application from SiEnergy, L.P. to install a gas line along Texas Heritage Parkway and Jordan Crossing Boulevard, Permit No. 2022-58574, Precinct 1.

G.

Approve permit application from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T Texas/GCP Technologies to install fiber optic cable along Mason Road and Cinco Ranch Boulevard, Permit No. 2023-59270, Precinct 1.

H.

Approve permit application from Stone Creations of Texas to install a monument sign along Kingdom Heights Boulevard for Kingdom Heights subdivision, Permit
No. 2022-58844, Precinct 1.

I.

Approve permit application from D & J Construction, Inc to install a residential street connection to Powerline Road for Still Creek Ranch Section 3, Permit No. 2022-58644, Precinct 2.

J.

Approve release of Performance Bond from Maxx Construction Management, LLC for work completed along Beechnut Street and Harlem Road, Permit No. 2021-50712,
Precinct 4.

K.

Approve permit application from Traf-Tex, Inc. to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Richmond Parkway and Circle Seven Road, Permit No. 2023-59101, Precinct 4.

L.

Approve permit application from CenterPoint Energy to install a gas line along Cottonwood School Road, Cottonwood Church Road, Bamore Road, Stella Road and Millers Pass Drive, Permit No. 2022-57256, Precinct 4.

Item 11 continued - Engineering - Permits:

M.

Approve permit application from PS Lightwave, Inc to install a utility pole along Peek Road, Permit No. 2023-59233, Precinct 4.

N.

Approve permit application from CenterPoint Energy to install a gas line connection at 22000 Bellaire Boulevard, Permit No. 2023-59277, Precinct 4.

O.

Approve permit application from Comcast of Houston, LLC to install fiber optic cable along Bailey Fields Lane and Foster Hill Road, Permit No. 2023-59243, Precinct 4.

P.

Approve permit application from Lonnie Lischka Company, LP/Elevation Land Solutions to install three temporary construction entrances, regrade the northbound roadside ditch along Harlem Road, and install storm sewer and a drainage outfall along Bullhead Bayou, Permit No. 2023-59240, Precinct 4.

Q.

Approve permit application from Allgood Construction Company, Inc. to install a temporary construction driveway on Doris Road, Permit No. 2023-59272, Precinct 4.

12.

ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:

A.

Accept the streets in Candela Sec 1: Candela Heights Drive 1,463.00 LF, Luminosity Drive 337.00 LF, Gleaming Dawn Way 587.00 LF, Bayer Peak Road 59.00 LF, Blue Electra Drive 60.00 LF for a total of 2,505.00 LF and release the bond in the amount of $174,839.00, Precinct 1.

B.

Accept the streets in Candela Sec 3: Bayer Peak Road 136.00 LF, Hypatia Trace 1,284.00 LF, Maia Mills Court 129.00 LF, Cassiopeia Creek Circle 364.00 LF, Ashlesha Lane 641.00 LF, Polaris Rise Lane 799.00 LF, Rana Stream Road 213.00 LF, for a total of 3,566.00 LF and release the bond in the amount of $248,187.00, Precinct 1.

C.

Accept the streets in Greatwood Lake Sec 2A: Mesquite Hill Lane 650.00 LF, Yaupon Creek Lane 278.00 LF, Pecan Place Lane 813.00 LF, Cypress Creek Lane 459.00 LF, Chestnut Cove Lane 879.00 LF for a total of 3,079.00 LF and release the bond in the amount of $215,530.00, Precinct 2.

D.

Accept the streets in Briarwood Crossing Section 11: Everwood Trail 371.89 LF, Owl Hollow Drive 430.12 LF, Aspen Ryder Drive 438.12 LF, Burton Lane 300.00 LF, Singletree Lane 237.69 LF, Crestone Drive 155.43 LF, Kayden Berry Court 704.05 LF for a total of 2,637.30 LF and release the bond in the amount of $184,611.00, Precinct 4.

E.

Approve the plat for the roads within Sienna Section 64, Precinct 2.

F.

Approve the plat for the lots within Sienna Section 64, Precinct 2.

G.

Approve the plat for the roads within Sienna Section 57, Precinct 2.

H.

Approve the plat for the lots within Sienna Section 57, Precinct 2.

Item 12 continued - Engineering - Development:

I.

Approve the plat for Beechnut Reserve, Precinct 4.

J.

Approve the plat for Dietz Acres Replat No. 1, Precinct 3.

K.

Approve the plat for the lots within Light Haven at District West Sec 1, Precinct 4.

L.

Approve the plat for the roads within Light Haven at District West Sec 1, Precinct 4.

M.

Set public hearing for acceptance of traffic control plan for Jordan Ranch Section 39, Precinct 1. (Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.)

N.

Set public hearing for acceptance of traffic control plan for Blue Jay Landing, Precinct 2. (Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.)

O.

Set public hearing for acceptance of traffic control plan for Caldwell Ranch Boulevard Phase II Street Dedication, Precinct 2. (Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.)

P.

Set public hearing for acceptance of traffic control plan for Trammel Fresno Road within Cambridge Falls Sec 1 and Teal Run Sec 18, Precinct 2. (Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.)

13.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING: The Director of Facilities Management & Planning submits these invoices for approval and payment for projects that are funded by 2015 Facility Bonds and by Certificates of Obligation:

A.

Approve payment of Pay Application No. 3 in the amount of $17,100.00 to Apex Consulting for design/build services regarding EMS Medic 614;

B.

Approve payment of Pay Application Nos. 4 and 5 in a total amount of $767,125.00 to Teal Construction, for construction services regarding the future Precinct 4 Community Center, formerly Precinct 1;

C.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 6258 in the amount of $1,481.38 to Blueline, for design services regarding the Renovation of Fulshear Annex;

D.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 6257 in the amount of $4,284.00 to Blueline for design services regarding the future Precinct 4 Community Center, formerly Precinct 1;

E.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 12907 in the amount of $2,072.00, to Latta Tech for Video System retrofit regarding the 15 Building IP Video Surveillance Upgrades;

F.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 2019-001-017 in the amount of $96.00, to STOA Architects for architectural services regarding the 1979 Linear Jail Renovation;

Item 13 continued - Facilities Management & Planning:

G.

Approve payment of Invoice No. 1 in the amount of $3,610.00 to City of Beasley for fees regarding Emergency Medical Services Medic 614.

14.

FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular Board meeting held on December 19, 2022, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

A.

Approve Engineering Services Agreement between Fort Bend County Toll Road and LJA Engineering, Inc. for professional services regarding Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road, Segment B-4.

B.

Approve Engineering Services Agreement between Fort Bend County Toll Road and KCI Technologies, Inc. for professional services regarding Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road, Segment C.

15.

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 January 16, 2023, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

A.

Approve Change Order Nos. 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 between Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority and Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc, regarding Project No. 126-1014 SH99.

B.

Approve Change Order Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 between Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority and Main Lane Industries, Ltd., regarding Project No. 126-1002 SH99.

16.

HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Approve correction to Agenda Item 19B previously approved by Commissioner Court on May 3, 2022 to revise grant number in Resolution so it reads: Take all appropriate action on Grant Resolution No. 4574501, DVE Community Preparedness Outreach Program for period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

17.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Approve the rehire of former employee D. Cooper who terminated employment on
May 11, 2022, and who will be rehired effective February 20, 2023.

18.

PARKS & RECREATION:

A.

Approve request from Lifted with Love to waive rental fees for use of Mustang Community Center for a School Supply Drive on August 12, 2023.

Item 18 continued - Parks & Recreation:

B.

Approve request from Omega Ministries and Evangelistic Association to waive Rental Fees for use of Multipurpose Center on March 5; March 12; March 19; March 26; April 2; April 16; April 23; April 30; May 5; May 7; May 13; May 20; May 21, and May 21, 2023, for youth outreach and mentoring purposes at the Four Corners Multipurpose Center.

19.

PURCHASING:

A.

Authorize advertising for bids for helicopter equipment upgrade.

B.

Approve correction to Agenda Item 34N, authorized by Commissioners Court on
January 3, 2023 to correct total compensation of approved Agreement so it reads: Take all appropriate action on Staffing Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Meador Staffing Services, Inc. for critical law enforcement criminal personnel in an amount not to exceed $723,558.00 effective through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Sheriff's Office, High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant)

C.

Authorize advertising for bids for construction of a parking lot and restrooms at Blue Ridge Park. ( Fund: 2020 Bond Parks)

20.

ROAD & BRIDGE:

Road and Bridge: Approve Invoice No. 88824 to Star Service, Inc. in the amount of $13,945.00 for a new air conditioning unit at the Road and Bridge Beechnut location. (Fund: Advance Funding/Certificates of Obligation)

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner McCoy
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Consent Agenda
Items 5 - 20.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

21.

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:

Take all appropriate action on request for a variance to the current Fort Bend County Order regulating the distance between the sale of alcoholic beverages and the nearest public schools, churches and public hospitals, day care centers and child care facilities, as submitted by Nirmanz Food Boutique.

Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve request for a variance to the current Fort Bend County Order regulating the distance between the sale of alcoholic beverages and the nearest public schools, churches and public hospitals, day care centers and child care facilities, as submitted by Nirmanz Food Boutique.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

22.

AUDITOR:

Take all appropriate action on request to allocate $2,000,000 to the Transitional Housing Program from the current balance of Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) Program funds.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve request to allocate $2,000,000 to the Transitional Housing Program from the current balance of Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) Program funds.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

Ed Sturdivant, County Auditor explained this transfer is for a proposed Transitional Housing Program. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is still forging ahead and this is to reserve a piece of what is left because it is an allowable use for transitional housing capital from ERA2.

Judge George added the County is reserving some of the money left from ERA2 program for this purpose.

23.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:

A.

Take all appropriate action on request to ratify Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act, Infant-Toddler Court: Healing the Youngest Victims Program in the amount of $56,385.55 with no local match required by Fort Bend County, for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

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B.

Take all appropriate action on Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act, Infant-Toddler Court: Healing the Youngest Victims, in the amount of $56,385.55 with no local match required by Fort Bend County, for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

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24.

COUNTY ATTORNEY:

Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Order decreeing the acquisition of property to be a public necessity and authorize the acquisition and payment of compensation for Vacek Road - Project No. 20111, Precinct 2. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

Moved by Commissioner Prestage, 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 Vacek Road Project #20111, proposed to be situated on lands generally appurtenant to Vacek Road and beginning at Fairchild Road and ending at Boothline Road 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 Vacek Road Project #20111, including appurtenant drainage and detention required for said Project. This motion applies to any and all parcels of land that must be condemned along the Vacek Road Project #20111.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

MOTION PASSES

25.

ENGINEERING:

Take all appropriate action on Consent to Encroachment between Fort Bend County and Gulf Coast Water Authority, regarding Emergency Network Infrastructure Monitoring System, Mobility Bond Project No. 20001, Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner McCoy
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Consent to Encroachment between Fort Bend County and Gulf Coast Water Authority, regarding Emergency Network Infrastructure Monitoring System, Mobility Bond Project No. 20001, Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

26.

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Emergency Medical Services: Take all appropriate action on request for use of certificates of obligation to purchase Ambulances in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve request for use of certificates of obligation to purchase Ambulances in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

27.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Take all appropriate action on revision to Employee Information Manual, Policy 404 Pay Procedures, specifically section 404.17.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve revision to Employee Information Manual, Policy 404 Pay Procedures, specifically section 404.17.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

Nicole Ledet, Human Resources Director gave an overview of this item, which is to remove one piece of the section 404.17 of the Pay Policy. The section being taken out says Compensatory Time can be used for final paychecks, when people are returning County property. Compensatory Time is time that is worked and is given in lieu of overtime. When an employee separates from an organization and they have things to return and have not returned those items, then the County can recoup the money through their final paycheck, by using vacation time, etc.; but not Comp Time.

28.

LIBRARY:

Take all appropriate action to authorize the use of Certificates of Obligation, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, to fund the replacement of cargo van fleet unit R117 pulled by Vehicle Maintenance due to engine failure, mileage and age.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize the use of Certificates of Obligation, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, to fund the replacement of cargo van fleet unit R117 pulled by Vehicle Maintenance due to engine failure, mileage and age.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

29.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Take all appropriate action on the Fort Bend County Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.

Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve the Fort Bend County Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

30.

PURCHASING:

A.

Take all appropriate action on request to authorize the purchase of three (3) cab and chassis ambulances for Emergency Medical Services, pursuant to Bid 22-081, with price increase, as indicated on Purchasing Agent’s form.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve request to authorize the purchase of three (3) cab and chassis ambulances for Emergency Medical Services, pursuant to Bid 22-081, with price increase, as indicated on Purchasing Agent’s form.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

Jaime Kovar, Purchasing Agent stated this request is for three additions to fleet with approximately a 5.5% increase.

Item 30 continued - Purchasing:

B.

Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) cargo van for the Library, as replacement to fleet Unit R117, from Silsbee Ford, utilizing TIPS Contract No. 210907 in an amount not to exceed $45,702. (Fund: Certificates of Obligation)

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve request to purchase one (1) cargo van for the Library, as replacement to fleet Unit R117, from Silsbee Ford, utilizing TIPS Contract No. 210907 in an amount not to exceed $45,702.
(Fund: Certificates of Obligation)

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

C.

Take all appropriate action on Work Authorization No. 1 to Master Research Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas A&M Transportation Institute regarding Westpark Park and Ride Service Concepts, in a total amount not to exceed $70,100 effective through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Work Authorization No. 1 to Master Research Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas A&M Transportation Institute regarding Westpark Park and Ride Service Concepts, in a total amount not to exceed $70,100 effective through September 30, 2023. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

Item 30 continued - Purchasing:

D.

Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and AGCM, Inc. for Project Management of Construction Services in support of the Precinct 1, formerly known as Precinct 3 North Library, pursuant to RFQ 21-095, for additional services in the amount of $50,995 for a total amount not to exceed $268,615 and approve extension of time through May 31, 2023. (Fund: 2015 Bonds and Certificates of Obligation)

Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve First Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and AGCM, Inc. for Project Management of Construction Services in support of the Precinct 1, formerly known as Precinct 3 North Library, pursuant to RFQ 21-095, for additional services in the amount of $50,995 for a total amount not to exceed $268,615 and approve extension of time through May 31, 2023. (Fund: 2015 Bonds and Certificates of Obligation)

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

E.

Take all appropriate action on Ninth Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, pursuant to RFP 15-058 for inmate food service meal rate increase effective January 1, 2023 in an additional amount of $150,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,892,318. (Fund: Sheriff’s Office, Detention)

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Ninth Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, pursuant to RFP 15-058 for inmate food service meal rate increase effective January 1, 2023 in an additional amount of $150,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,892,318. (Fund: Sheriff’s Office, Detention)

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

Item 30 continued - Purchasing:

F.

Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and AIG Technical Services, LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $228,768.90 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,038,267.68; pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Evergreen Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 20123x, Precinct 2. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 4)

Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and AIG Technical Services, LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $228,768.90 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,038,267.68; pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Evergreen Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 20123x, Precinct 2. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 4)

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

G.

Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Gradient Group, LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $235,062.40 for a total contract amount not to exceed $784,171.86; pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Evergreen Segment 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 20122x, Precinct 2. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 4)

Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Gradient Group, LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $235,062.40 for a total contract amount not to exceed $784,171.86; pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Evergreen
Segment 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 20122x, Precinct 2. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 4)

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

Item 30 continued - Purchasing:

H.

Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 2 (Final) to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction to decrease the contract in the amount of $553,877.31 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,083,659.29 and to extend the contract time until June 8, 2022; pursuant to Bid No. 21-017, regarding Beechnut Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 17204, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Change Order No. 2 (Final) to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction to decrease the contract in the amount of $553,877.31 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,083,659.29 and to extend the contract time until June 8, 2022; pursuant to Bid
No. 21-017, regarding Beechnut Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 17204, Precinct 4.
(Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

I.

Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 2 between Fort Bend County and DVL Enterprises, LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $5,738.93 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,371,678.48; pursuant to Bid No. 21-040, regarding Ransom Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17103, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

Moved by Commissioner McCoy, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Change Order No. 2 between Fort Bend County and DVL Enterprises, LLC, to increase the contract in the amount of $5,738.93 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,371,678.48; pursuant to Bid No. 21-040, regarding Ransom Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17103, Precinct 4. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

Item 30 continued - Purchasing:

J.

Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Construction Materials Observation and Testing Services between Fort Bend County and Raba Kistner, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $2,049 for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,860; pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Fry Road Right Turn Lane, Mobility Bond Project No. 17320x, Precinct 1. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1)

Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Amendment to Agreement for Construction Materials Observation and Testing Services between Fort Bend County and Raba Kistner, Inc., to increase the contract in the amount of $2,049 for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,860; pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Fry Road Right Turn Lane, Mobility Bond Project No. 17320x, Precinct 1. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1)

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

31.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Take all appropriate action on Memorandums of Understanding regarding the FUSUS Program participation between Fort Bend County and Sunny/Exxon (Salima Suleman), Sienna Montessori School (Roosevelt Nesbitt) and Time Mart (Carmen Tovar).

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Morales
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve Memorandums of Understanding regarding the FUSUS Program participation between Fort Bend County and Sunny/Exxon (Salima Suleman), Sienna Montessori School (Roosevelt Nesbitt) and Time Mart (Carmen Tovar).

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

32.

Approve Bills.

Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve bills in the amount of $98,586,522.14, with routine disbursements of $10,038,197.09.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

33.

Authorize the County Auditor to pay and release time-sensitive disbursements on
February 23, 2023 to be ratified by Commissioners Court on February 28, 2023.

Moved by Commissioner Morales, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize the County Auditor to pay and release time-sensitive disbursements on February 23, 2023 to be ratified by Commissioners Court on February 28, 2023.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

Recess:

Recessed at 1:31 p.m.

34.

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

§ 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.

A.

Case 4:18-CV-01739 Fort Bend County, et al vs. United States Army Corps of Engineers, et al; United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.

B.

Provision of courtroom personnel (administrative and security) Precinct 2, Place 2.

C.

Financial responsibilities of Counties under Texas Government Code. Section 76.008.

Closed Session:

Convened at 1:51 p.m.
Adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

Reconvene:

Reconvened at 2:51 p.m.

35.

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

§ 551.071. Consultation With Attorney.

A.

Case 4:18-CV-01739 Fort Bend County, et al vs. United States Army Corps of Engineers, et al; United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.

No action.

B.

Provision of courtroom personnel (administrative and security) Precinct 2, Place 2.

No action.

C.

Financial responsibilities of Counties under Texas Government Code. Section 76.008.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage
Duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve transfer in the amount of $100,000 from Contingency into CSCD Pretrial Bond Program listed on Auditor's form dated February 14, 2023 to allocate funds for the pretrial drug testing program.

	Judge George	Yes
	Commissioner Morales	Yes
	Commissioner Prestage	Yes
	Commissioner Meyers	Yes
	Commissioner McCoy	Yes

36.

Adjournment.
Commissioners Court adjourned at 2:52 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Moved by Commissioner Meyers,
to adjourn.

                                                        I attest to the accuracy of the foregoing minutes.

                                                        _________________________________________________
                                                        Laura Richard, County Clerk, Fort Bend County, Texas