Fort Bend County public meetings in 2020

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 1

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 Board of Directors is meeting via telephone and video conference. The board will consider a request to provide funding to another emergency services district for equipment.

• Request to allocate $20,000 to Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 approved a funding request for emergency equipment. The funds are designated for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment.

• Approved $20,000 allocation to Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 for breathing apparatus equipment (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 1, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 10

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 Board of Directors is meeting via telephone and video conference. The board will consider a request to provide funding to a county emergency services district.

• Proposed $20,000 allocation to Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 approved a funding request for emergency equipment. The board also approved the minutes from its December 1, 2020, meeting.

• Allocated $20,000 to Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 1, 2020, meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 9

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 Board of Directors is meeting via telephone and video conference. The board will consider a request to provide funding to a county emergency services district.

• Proposed $20,000 allocation to Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special meeting for Assistance District No. 9 via telephone/video due to emergency conditions. The court unanimously approved allocating $20,000 to Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 2 for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment. The meeting also approved the minutes from the previous December 1 session.

• Approved minutes from December 1, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 allocation to Emergency Services District No. 2 for breathing apparatus (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors will discuss the issuance of Permanent Improvement Bonds, Series 2020, and a stormwater quality report. The board is also considering a memorandum of understanding and a vehicle trade-in.

• Authorization of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as bond counsel for Permanent Improvement Bonds, Series 2020
• Phase II (Small) MS4 Annual report for Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit No. TXR040000
• Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County, Drainage District, and Levee Improvement District 14, Precinct 4
• Trade-in of one used bulldozer for one new bulldozer from Mustang CAT at no cost to the District

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board met via video conference and unanimously approved five substantive items. Key decisions included authorizing the issuance of Permanent Improvement Bonds, Series 2020, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Levee Improvement District 14, and trading in a used bulldozer for a new one at no cost.

• Approved minutes from December 8, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Authorized engagement of bond counsel and issuance of Permanent Improvement Bonds, Series 2020 (5-0)
• Approved Phase II MS4 Annual report for Stormwater Quality Coalition (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District 14 (5-0)
• Approved trade-in of used bulldozer for new bulldozer from Mustang CAT at no cost (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on traffic control plans for several developments and road projects. The body is also considering numerous payments for mobility bond projects and utility permit applications.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans at Walnut Creek Section 19, Sienna Plantation, Ludwig Lane, Harvest Green Section 29, and Aliana Section 66
• Payment of $1,426,039.90 to James Construction Group for Old Needville-Fairchilds Road
• Payment of $127,485.00 to Triple B Services, LLP for Humphrey Way Roadway and Drainage Improvements
• Budget transfer of $385,823 for Sheriff's Office facility fence expansion
• Permit applications for Comcast of Houston, LLC to install fiber optic and utility cables

The Commissioners Court approved over $60 million in bills and authorized several CARES Act funding distributions for small business programs and employee payouts. The court also appointed new directors for Community Development and Parks & Recreation.

• Approved $60,272,917.68 in bills (5-0)
• Appointed Carolina Borrego as Director of Community Development (5-0)
• Appointed Darren McCarthy as Director of Parks & Recreation (5-0)
• Approved $990,000 payout for accrued vacation hours over 160 hours (5-0)
• Approved $367,100 estimated payout for non-exempt employee compensatory time (5-0)
• Approved additional CARES Act funding for City of Sugar Land small business programs (5-0)
• Approved contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for delinquent tax collection (5-0)
• Approved $384,000 project management agreement with Kaluza, Inc. for Parks 2020 Bond Projects (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors is meeting to discuss the issuance of Permanent Improvement Bonds, Series 2020. The board will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Order Authorizing the Issuance of Fort Bend County Drainage District Permanent Improvement Bonds, Series 2020

The Drainage District Board unanimously approved the issuance of Permanent Improvement Bonds, Series 2020. The board also approved the minutes from two previous November and December meetings.

• Approved issuance of Permanent Improvement Bonds, Series 2020 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 24, 2020 and December 1, 2020 (5-0)

NOTICE OF ATTENDANCE

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will attend an educational workshop facilitated by the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council. The group will review and discuss legislative issues for the 87th Session of the Texas Legislature that impact the county. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Educational workshop on 87th Session of the Texas Legislature

The provided document is a notice of attendance for an educational workshop regarding legislative issues for the 87th Session of the Texas Legislature. The record explicitly states that no formal action would be taken. No minutes were taken for this session.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will hold a regular session on December 8, 2020. The agenda includes public hearings on traffic control plans for several subdivisions and roads. Commissioners will also review financial reports, approve engineering payments, and take action on the issuance of Certificates of Obligation and a small business stimulus package.

• Public hearings on traffic control plans for Southern Colony Section 2B, Foerster School Road, Anserra Section 4, Kingsland Boulevard, John Sharp Drive, and Old South Drive.
• Action on Order Authorizing the Issuance of Fort Bend County Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2020A.
• Action on request for small business stimulus package funded by CARES Act.
• Resolution to advance funding for 2020 Voter Approved Parks Bonds not to exceed $38,400,000.
• Approval of payments for construction and engineering projects, including $634,771.41 to James Construction for Cane Island Parkway Phase 2.

The Commissioners Court approved the issuance of Certificates of Obligation to fund the Texas Heritage Parkway and authorized $38.4M in advance funding for 2020 Voter Approved Parks Bonds. The court also approved a resolution to establish a Juvenile Intervention and Mental Health Specialty Court at no additional cost to the county.

• Approved Certificates of Obligation for Texas Heritage Parkway (5-0)
• Approved advance funding up to $38.4M for 2020 Voter Approved Parks Bonds (5-0)
• Approved establishment of Juvenile Intervention and Mental Health Specialty Court (5-0)
• Approved $144,000 settlement for Old Richmond Road property acquisition (5-0)
• Approved opening Round 3 of CARES Act small business stimulus funds (5-0)
• Awarded $74,500 water well contract at Daily Park to Chaffin Water Well Service (5-0)
• Approved $647,805 contract amendment for Angel Staffing medical services (5-0)
• Approved $33,120,323.81 in total bills (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors will review agreements for drainage review and environmental services. The board is also considering a donation deed for a drainage easement and an access agreement for a solar project.

• Consulting services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. not to exceed $90,000
• On-Call Environmental Services agreement with BIO-West, Inc. not to exceed $60,000
• Donation Deed for a drainage easement within Tamarron from D.R. Horton-Texas, LTD and MUD No. 182
• Access Agreement with Cutlass Solar LLC regarding the Cutlass Solar Project

The Board approved two professional service agreements for drainage and environmental reviews. It also authorized a donation deed for a drainage easement and an access agreement for a solar project.

• Approved Donation Deed from D.R. Horton-Texas, LTD and Fort Bend County MUD No. 182 for a drainage easement in Tamarron (5-0)
• Approved Access Agreement with Cutlass Solar LLC for the Cutlass Solar Project in Precinct 1 (5-0)
• Approved consulting agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for drainage review assistance not to exceed $90,000 (5-0)
• Approved on-call environmental services agreement with BIO-West, Inc. for FY 2021 not to exceed $60,000 (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 1

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 Board of Directors will meet to discuss administrative approvals. The primary item is a proposed agreement for additional law enforcement services.

• Amended Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3 through September 30, 2021

The Commissioners Court approved an amended interlocal agreement for additional law enforcement services. These services will be provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3 for several assistance districts through September 30, 2021.

• Approved Amended Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services via Constable Precinct 3 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 10

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 Board of Directors will meet to review minutes and a law enforcement agreement. The board is considering an amended interlocal agreement for services provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3.

• Amended Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services with Office of Constable Precinct 3 effective through September 30, 2021

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special meeting for Assistance District No. 10. The court unanimously approved an amended interlocal agreement for additional law enforcement services provided by Constable Precinct 3. The agreement covers Assistance Districts No. 1, 7, 9, 10, and 11 and is effective through September 30, 2021.

• Approved minutes from November 10, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Approved amended interlocal agreement for law enforcement services (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 11

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 11 Board of Directors will meet to discuss administrative approvals. The primary item is an amended agreement for law enforcement services.

• Amended Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3 through September 30, 2021

The Commissioners Court approved an amended interlocal agreement for law enforcement services provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3. The agreement involves Assistance Districts No. 1, 7, 9, 10, and 11 and is effective through September 30, 2021.

• Approved Amended Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services via Constable Precinct 3 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 7

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 7 Board of Directors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and a law enforcement services agreement. The proposed agreement involves the Office of Constable Precinct 3.

• Amended Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services with the Office of Constable Precinct 3 effective through September 30, 2021

The Commissioners Court approved an amended interlocal agreement for additional law enforcement services. These services will be provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3 for several assistance districts through September 30, 2021.

• Approved Amended Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services via Constable Precinct 3 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 9

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 met to approve minutes from a previous meeting and to authorize an amended interlocal agreement for law enforcement services. The agreement involves multiple assistance districts and provides services via the Office of Constable Precinct 3. The agenda was brief, consisting primarily of procedural approvals and one substantive contract update.

• Approval of minutes from the November 10, 2020 meeting
• Approval of Amended Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services
• Law enforcement services provided by Office of Constable Precinct 3
• Agreement effective through September 30, 2021

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special meeting for Assistance District No. 9. They unanimously approved an amended interlocal agreement for additional law enforcement services provided by Constable Precinct 3. The agreement covers Assistance Districts 1, 7, 9, 10, and 11 and is effective through September 30, 2021.

• Approved minutes from November 10, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Approved amended interlocal agreement for law enforcement services (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on traffic control plans for Park Westheimer Boulevard and Mason Road. The body is also deciding on various engineering payments, street acceptances, and the adoption of a county debt policy.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans on Park Westheimer Boulevard and Mason Road
• Proposed purchase of Parcel 4 ($79,762.33) and Parcel 8 ($939,598.33) for Benton Road Segment 1
• Agreement renewal with Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston for up to $162,100
• Payment of $142,002.26 to Huitt-Zollars for New North Library design services
• Adoption of the Fort Bend County Debt Policy

The Commissioners Court adopted a new Debt Policy increasing the debt service rate to 25% and appointed Randi Lintner as Director of Human Resources. The court also approved over $11 million in bills and authorized $1 million for CARES Act administrative support.

• Adopted Fort Bend County Debt Policy (5-0)
• Appointed Randi Lintner as Director of Human Resources (5-0)
• Authorized $1M for CARES Act administrative support (5-0)
• Approved bills totaling $11,497,808.05 (5-0)
• Approved $1,019,360.66 for Benton Road Segment 1 parcels (5-0)
• Approved $320,637.75 for EMS portable radio systems (5-0)
• Approved $326,386.95 for Stryker EMS equipment (5-0)
• Tabled property tax penalty waiver request for Avni Choski

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will meet to discuss land easements and a tax agreement. The board is considering the abandonment of drainage easements and an amendment to a construction timeline for a solar project.

• Abandonment of four Flewellen Creek Drainage Easements within Tamarron (Precinct 3)
• First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement with Fort Bend Solar, LLC to extend construction commencement to December 31, 2021

The Drainage District Board approved an amendment to extend the construction start date for a solar project. The board also approved the abandonment of four drainage easements in the Tamarron area.

• Approved First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement with Fort Bend Solar, LLC to extend construction commencement to December 31, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved abandonment of four Flewellen Creek Drainage Easements within Tamarron, Precinct 3 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2020 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on traffic control plans for five developments. The body is also considering various budget transfers, board appointments, and payments for mobility bond projects.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans at Winfield Lakes North, Fresh Garden Way, Firethorne West, Creekside Ranch, and Aliana
• Payment of $264,594.46 to Allgood Construction Company, Inc. for Old Richmond Road
• Payment of $186,064.54 to Triple B Services, LLP for Clodine Road
• Budget transfer of $249,902 for the District Attorney's Violence Against Women grant match
• Appointment of Chip Thiel to the Fort Bend County and Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority boards

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a $4.4 million contract for Katy Flewellen Road construction and a purchase agreement for land for a future library in Fulshear. The court also authorized the issuance of Tax Anticipation Notes, accepted a $130,245 settlement in a lawsuit, and approved $23.4 million in bills. Several requests to waive property tax penalties were denied, while others were granted due to administrative errors.

• Approved $4,426,986.54 bid for Katy Flewellen Road construction (5-0)
• Approved land purchase agreement for future library in Fulshear (5-0)
• Authorized issuance of Fort Bend County Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2020 (5-0)
• Approved $130,245 settlement in Shelton v. Fort Bend County lawsuit (5-0)
• Approved $23,462,776.84 in bills and $5,430,683.45 in time-sensitive disbursements (5-0)
• Denied six requests to waive property tax penalties totaling over $6,000 (5-0)
• Approved $238,087.40 bid for Precinct 2 Sidewalk Safety Program (5-0)
• Approved $606,500 agreement for Arcola water treatment plant site work (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 11

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 11 will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and vote on an interlocal agreement. This agreement authorizes additional law enforcement services provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3, effective through September 30, 2021. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and adjournment.

• Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services with Fort Bend County and Assistance Districts No. 1, 7, 9, 10, and 11
• Services to be provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3
• Agreement effective through September 30, 2021

The Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement for additional law enforcement services to be provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3. The agreement involves Assistance Districts No. 1, 7, 9, 10, and 11 and is effective through September 30, 2021.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services via Constable Precinct 3 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 27, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 7

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 7 Board of Directors will meet to review previous meeting minutes and a law enforcement services agreement. The proposed agreement involves multiple assistance districts and the Office of Constable Precinct 3.

• Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services with Office of Constable Precinct 3 effective through September 30, 2021

The Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement for additional law enforcement services to be provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3. The agreement covers Assistance Districts No. 1, 7, 9, 10, and 11 through September 30, 2021.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services via Constable Precinct 3 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 27, 2020 meeting (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors will review requests to purchase heavy machinery and utility vehicles. The board is also considering change orders for bank stabilization projects and bids for Oyster Creek channel work.

• Purchase of two excavators from Mustang CAT not to exceed $509,417.33
• Purchase of three utility tractors from Deere & Company not to exceed $212,943.48
• Change Order No. 2 for Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Phase 5 with WadeCon, LLC for $136,753.06
• Bids for Oyster Creek Channel Bank Stabilization Phase I and Phase II
• Purchase of a telescopic boomlift for $157,000 and a wheel loader for $170,973

The Board awarded two contracts for Oyster Creek Channel Bank Stabilization and approved several heavy equipment purchases. It also authorized bidding for a forklift and engineering services for the Big Creek project.

• Awarded Oyster Creek Bank Stabilization Phase I to Shirley & Sons Construction Company, Inc. for $3,236,222.56 (5-0)
• Awarded Oyster Creek Bank Stabilization Phase II to NBG Constructors, Inc. for $4,495,380 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two excavators from Mustang CAT not to exceed $509,417.33 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three utility tractors from Deere & Company not to exceed $212,943.48 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one telescopic boomlift from H&E Equipment Services, Inc. not to exceed $157,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one 544L wheel loader from Doggett not to exceed $170,973 (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 change order for TLC Construction Contract Services (5-0)
• Approved $136,753.06 change order for WadeCon, LLC (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 1

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 Board of Directors will meet to discuss funding for a new traffic signal and a law enforcement services agreement. The board will also review minutes from the October 6, 2020 meeting.

• Request to allocate $350,000 for design and construction of a traffic signal on Spring Green at Pine Mill Ranch, TS19309, Precinct 3
• Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3 through September 30, 2021

The Commissioners Court approved funding for a new traffic signal on Spring Green and authorized an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services. Both measures passed unanimously.

• Allocated $350,000 for design and construction of a traffic signal on Spring Green at Pine Mill Ranch, TS19309, Precinct 3 (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3 through September 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the October 6, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 10

The Board of Directors for Assistance District No. 10 will meet to discuss rescinding a previous funding allocation for a traffic signal. The board will also consider an agreement for law enforcement services provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3.

• Proposed rescission of $350,000 for a traffic signal at Spring Green at Pine Mill Ranch (TS19309)
• Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services with Constable Precinct 3 through September 30, 2021

The Commissioners Court rescinded a previous allocation for a traffic signal due to an error. The court also approved an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services provided by Constable Precinct 3.

• Approved minutes from October 6, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Rescinded $350,000 allocation for design and construction of a traffic signal on Spring Green at Pine Mill Ranch, TS19309 (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services from Office of Constable Precinct 3 through September 30, 2021 (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 9

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and vote on an interlocal agreement for additional law enforcement services. The agreement involves multiple assistance districts and the Office of Constable Precinct 3, effective through September 30, 2021.

• Approve Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services with Fort Bend County and Assistance Districts No. 1, 7, 9, 10, and 11
• Law enforcement services to be provided by Office of Constable Precinct 3
• Agreement effective through September 30, 2021

The Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement for additional law enforcement services provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 3. The agreement involves Assistance Districts No. 1, 7, 9, 10, and 11 and is effective through September 30, 2021.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services via Constable Precinct 3 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 6, 2020 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a regular session to approve public hearings for traffic control plans in several residential developments. The agenda included consent items for engineering payments on Mobility Bond projects, facility maintenance invoices, and the acceptance of a federal grant for youth behavioral health services. The court also approved interlocal agreements for law enforcement services and various development permits.

• Acceptance of traffic control plans for Sienna Section 27, Jordan Ranch Section 19, and Katy Creek Ranch Section 10
• Approval of $184,362.88 payment to James Construction for Cane Island Parkway Phase 2
• Acceptance of $622,883 grant from US DOJ for youth justice programs with county matching funds
• Interlocal agreement for law enforcement services between Fort Bend County and Assistance Districts 1, 7, 9, 10, and 11
• Release of $514,010.00 bond for street acceptance in Sienna Plantation Section 21

The Commissioners Court accepted the results of the November 3, 2020, General, Special, Mobility Bond, and Parks Bond elections. The court also approved a budget transfer to purchase 100,000 personal protective equipment kits for public distribution. Additionally, several road project payments, permits, and a $10.8M bill total were approved.

• Accepted canvass votes for Nov 3 General and Special elections (5-0)
• Accepted results of Mobility Bond Election and Parks Bond Referendum (5-0)
• Approved $2.858M purchase of 100,000 PPE kits via CARES Act funds (5-0)
• Approved $10,891,031.50 in bills (5-0)
• Awarded $385,822.50 detention facility fencing contract to Ryan Construction Services, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $142,299.95 purchase of Parcel 1 for OEM Expansion Project (5-0)
• Approved $122,757 agreement with UT Health Science Center Houston for COVID-19 services (5-0)
• Approved traffic control plans for Sienna Section 27, Jordan Ranch Section 19, and Katy Creek Ranch Section 10 (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve actions on a tax abatement agreement for Sage Dulles, Ltd. in Sugar Land. The board will also select underwriters for approximately $26,670,000 in flood mitigation bonds and approve an engineering services contract for Long Point Channel improvements.

• Tax Abatement Agreement with Sage Dulles, Ltd. in City of Sugar Land Reinvestment Zone No. 2020-01
• Appointment of Underwriters for $26,670,000 Fort Bend County 2019 Drainage District Flood Mitigation Bonds
• Professional Engineering Services Agreement with iGET Services not to exceed $260,383.54 for Long Point Channel Rehabilitation
• Approval of minutes from the October 27, 2020 meeting

The Drainage District Board approved the appointment of underwriters for $26,670,000 in bonds. The board also approved a tax abatement agreement and a professional engineering services contract for channel rehabilitation.

• Appointed Raymond James (50%), JP Morgan Securities LLC (25%), and Mesirow Financial Inc (25%) as underwriters for $26,670,000 in Permanent Improvement Bonds Series 2020 (5-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with Sage Dulles, Ltd. for improvements in City of Sugar Land Reinvestment Zone No. 2020-01 (5-0)
• Approved engineering services agreement with iGET Services not to exceed $260,383.54 for Long Point Channel Rehabilitation and Conveyance Improvement (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 27, 2020 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court held a regular session to approve traffic control plans for five new subdivisions, including Tejas Trails and Sienna Village. The agenda also included consent items for budget transfers, engineering payments for mobility bond projects, and facility invoices. A renewal of the agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for up to $335,637 was also on the agenda.

• Public hearings to accept traffic control plans for Tejas Trails, Sienna Village of Destrehan, Tamarron, Long Meadow Farms, and Aliana.
• Renewal of Memorandum of Agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for up to $335,637.
• Budget transfer of $748,424 for debt service payments regarding the Jail Efficiency Project.
• Engineering payments for mobility bond projects, including $153,762.28 to RPS for project management in Precinct 2.
• Facility invoices including $232,304.55 to Crain Group for the Precinct 3 Public Safety Annex.

The Commissioners Court approved a $4.65M contract for paving and drainage improvements on Beechnut Road. Other key actions included appointing underwriters for $22.15M in Certificates of Obligation and approving a tax abatement for Sage Dulles, Ltd.

• Awarded Beechnut Road paving and drainage contract to Allgood Construction Company, Inc. for $4,652,039.71 (5-0)
• Appointed Raymond James, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Mesirow Financial Inc as underwriters for $22,150,000 in Certificates of Obligation (5-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with Sage Dulles, Ltd. for improvements in Sugar Land Reinvestment Zone No. 2020-01 (5-0)
• Approved $1.1M Interlocal Agreement with City of Missouri City for Missouri City Drive project (5-0)
• Authorized $1M CARES Act budget transfer for PPE ($750k) and COVID-19 projects ($250k) (5-0)
• Approved consent to take feral hogs on County-owned land in Willowfork area through Dec 31, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved $8.3M in bills, including $7.3M in operating expenses (5-0)
• Approved five traffic control plans for Tejas Trails, Sienna Village of Destrehan, Tamarron, Long Meadow Farms, and Aliana (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors is scheduled to vote on a resolution to apply for a $96.9 million Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation fund from the Texas General Land Office for the Brazos River Erosion Control project. The board will also review tax abatement agreements with ChampionX and Braes Bayou Generating, authorize bids for a crawler lift, and approve cost-sharing agreements for local ditch rehabilitation projects.

• Resolution to apply for $96,907,994.36 in CDBG-Mitigation funds for the Brazos River Erosion Control project
• Tax Abatement Agreement with Braes Bayou Generating, LLC in Reinvestment Zone No. 27
• First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement with ChampionX, LLC in Sugar Land Reinvestment Zone No 2014-01
• Cost Sharing Agreement for the Ditch H Rehabilitation Project with Levee Improvement Districts No. 2 and No. 17
• Agreement with Huitt Zollars for work on Project Brazos

The Drainage District Board approved a resolution to apply for over $96 million in mitigation funds for the Brazos River Erosion Control project. The board also approved two tax abatement agreements and a cost-sharing agreement for the Ditch H Rehabilitation Project.

• Approved resolution to apply for $96,907,994.36 in CDBG-Mitigation funds for Brazos River Erosion Control (5-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with Braes Bayou Generating, LLC (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement to recognize name change to ChampionX, LLC and ChampionX Texas Leasing, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Cost Sharing Agreement with LID 2 and LID 17 for Ditch H Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Huitt Zollars for Project Brazos (5-0)
• Authorized advertising for bids to purchase a crawler lift (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 13, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 11

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 11 meets to approve previous minutes and consider a request to allocate $30,000 to Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 4. This funding is designated for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment for first responders.

• Approve minutes from the January 14, 2020 meeting
• Allocate $30,000 to Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 4
• Purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment for first responders

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 11 held a special meeting on October 27, 2020. The Commissioners Court unanimously approved allocating $30,000 from the district's fund to Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 4. This money is designated for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment for first responders. The meeting also included the approval of previous minutes from January 14, 2020.

• Approved allocation of $30,000 to Emergency Services District No. 4 for breathing apparatus (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 14, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 7

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 7 meets to approve previous minutes and decide on a request to allocate $30,000. This funding is proposed for Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 4 to purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment for first responders.

• Approve minutes from December 10, 2019 meeting
• Allocate $30,000 to Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 4
• Purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment for first responders

The Commissioners Court approved a $30,000 allocation from the Assistance District No. 7 fund to Emergency Services District No. 4. The funds are designated for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment for first responders.

• Approved $30,000 allocation to Emergency Services District No. 4 for breathing equipment (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2019 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court held a regular session to approve public hearings for traffic control plans in several new residential developments. The agenda also included consent items for engineering payments on mobility bond projects, budget transfers, and the renewal of law enforcement service agreements.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans in Sienna Plantation, Chelsea at Mission Bend, and Harvest Green.
• Payment of $586,274.24 to James Construction Group for Old Needville-Fairchilds Road construction.
• Payment of $523,788.04 to Triple B Services, LLP for Clodine Road construction.
• Approval of $13,250 for demolition of three houses on Richard Street in Thompsons.
• Renewal of law enforcement agreements with Grand Lakes MUD No. 2 and Fort Bend MUD No. 119.

Commissioners Court awarded a $2,074,593.40 contract to Gonzalez Construction for the reconstruction of Bryan Road. The court also approved several CARES Act budget transfers for rental and utility assistance and waived public transit fares for Election Day.

• Awarded $2,074,593.40 Bryan Road reconstruction contract to Gonzalez Construction (5-0)
• Approved $7.5M CARES Act budget transfer for rental, utility, and small business assistance (5-0)
• Waived public transportation fares for November 3, 2020 Election Day (5-0)
• Approved $549,455.12 purchase of four dump trucks for Road and Bridge (5-0)
• Authorized $40,000 purchase of Parcel 2 for WKBID Trail Connection (4-0)
• Authorized $92,000 settlement for Parcel 2 of OEM Expansion Project (4-0)
• Approved $91,300 septic system contract for Daily Park to Hurt's Wastewater Management (5-0)
• Approved $21,830,135.42 in bills (5-0)

ADDENDUM TO AGENDA

This addendum to the October 13, 2020, Commissioners Court agenda adds a single item: a resolution authorizing the publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation. The document does not specify the dollar amount or specific projects associated with these certificates.

• Resolution Authorizing Publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve agreements for a tax abatement in Rosenberg and to hire a municipal advisor for upcoming drainage bond issues. The board also reviews contracts for grant writing services and bids for vegetation removal at Long Point Creek.

• Tax Abatement Agreement with Trinity Development, LLC and Wet Sounds, Inc. in Rosenberg Reinvestment Zone No. 24
• Engagement Letter with Post Oak Municipal Advisors LLC for Texas Heritage Parkway and Drainage Bond issues closing Dec 22, 2020
• Agreements with Public Management, Inc. for grant application writing and administration (CDBG-Mitigation fund)
• Bid 21-012 for Long Point Creek Clearing and Vegetation Removal

The Board approved a tax abatement agreement for a project in the City of Rosenberg and engaged a municipal advisor for upcoming bond issues. Additionally, the Board awarded a vegetation removal contract and approved grant services agreements.

• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with Trinity Development, LLC and Wet Sounds, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Engagement Letter with Post Oak Municipal Partners LLC and TKG and Associates for bond issues (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Public Management, Inc. for grant application writing through Sept. 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Public Management, Inc. for grant administration services through Sept. 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Awarded Bid 21-012 for Long Point Creek Clearing and Vegetation Removal to Triple B Service, LLC (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 6, 2020 meeting (4-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on traffic control plans for Harvest Green Sections 21 and 28. The agenda includes approving engineering payments for road projects, accepting street dedications, and authorizing CARES Act budget transfers. Several interlocal agreements for law enforcement and utility services are also scheduled for approval.

• Public hearing on traffic control plans for Harvest Green Section 21 and Section 28
• Transfer $5,000,000 from HHS Testing to Rental & Mortgage Assistance under CARES Act
• Approve engineering payments for FM 521, FM 762, and Humphrey Way Roadway projects
• Accept street dedications for Sienna Parkway Section 3 and Camellia Section 3
• Renew HIV Prevention grant contract with Texas Department of State Health Services for $326,384

The Commissioners Court approved a $5 million budget transfer from COVID-19 testing funds to rental and mortgage assistance. The court also established a childcare assistance program and updated election worker pay and early voting hours.

• Transferred $5M from HHS Testing & Contact Tracing to Rental & Mortgage Assistance (5-0)
• Approved Child Care Assistance Program for licensed childcare businesses (5-0)
• Set 2020 election worker pay at $17-$20 per hour (4-0)
• Authorized up to $250,000 for special peace officers for elections (4-0)
• Approved $162,500 negotiated purchase for Parcel 6, McCrary Road (4-0)
• Approved $2.45M contract amendment for MPACT Strategic Consulting, LLC (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement for Trinity Development, LLC and Wet Sounds, Inc. (5-0)
• Accepted $11,000 donation from Fort Bend PAWS for dog kennel enclosures (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve change orders for two phases of the WillowFork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization Project. The board also reviews a public notice regarding a potential tax abatement for a local energy project and reappoints two representatives to Missouri City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone boards.

• Change Order No. 3 for Shirley & Sons Construction Company Inc. adds $47,144 to Phase 4 of the WillowFork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization Project, bringing the total contract value to $6,641,623.68.
• Change Order No. 1 for WadeCom, LLC adds $82,104.91 to Phase 5 of the WillowFork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization Project, bringing the total contract value to $11,786,450.91.
• Public notice recorded regarding a potential Tax Abatement Agreement for Braes Bayou Generating, LLC (a project of ProEnergy LLC).
• Reappointment of M. E. "Skip" Belt to the Board of Directors of City of Missouri City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.
• Reappointment of David Sepulveda to the Board of Directors of City of Missouri City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3.

The board approved two change orders for the Emergency Watershed Protection - WillowFork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization Project. Additionally, the board reappointed two members to Missouri City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone boards.

• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Shirley & Sons Construction Company Inc. for $47,144 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for WadeCom, LLC for $82,104.91 (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of M. E. "Skip" Belt to Missouri City TIRZ No. 1 (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of David Sepulveda to Missouri City TIRZ No. 3 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 21 and 22, 2020 (5-0)
• Ordered public notice recorded regarding Tax Abatement Agreement for Braes Bayou Generating, LLC (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 1

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 met to approve previous minutes and consider two road improvement projects. The board was asked to allocate funds for designing and constructing turn lanes on Westheimer Parkway and Fry Road in Precinct 3.

• Allocate $83,000 for a turn lane on Westheimer Parkway (Mobility Bond Project No. 17319x)
• Allocate $380,000 for a turn lane on Fry Road (Mobility Bond Project No. 17320x)
• Approve minutes from the July 14, 2020 meeting

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 approved funding for two turn lane projects on Westheimer Parkway and Fry Road. The board also approved the minutes from the July 14, 2020 meeting.

• Allocated $83,000 for turn lane design and construction on Westheimer Parkway (5-0)
• Allocated $380,000 for turn lane design and construction on Fry Road (5-0)
• Approved July 14, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 10

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and vote on two infrastructure funding requests. The board will consider allocating $350,000 for a traffic signal at Spring Green and Pine Mill Ranch, and $290,000 for a turn lane on Pin Oak.

• Allocate $350,000 for design and construction of a traffic signal on Spring Green at Pine Mill Ranch (TS19309)
• Allocate $290,000 for design and construction of a turn lane on Pin Oak (Mobility Bond Project No. 17322x)
• Approve minutes from the July 14, 2020 meeting

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 approved funding for a new traffic signal and a turn lane in Precinct 3. The board also approved the minutes from the July 14, 2020 meeting.

• Allocated $350,000 for a traffic signal on Spring Green at Pine Mill Ranch (5-0)
• Allocated $290,000 for a turn lane on Pin Oak, Mobility Bond Project No. 17322x (5-0)
• Approved July 14, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 2

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 2 met to approve minutes from a previous meeting and to take action on an Interlocal Agreement for additional law enforcement services. This agreement involves Fort Bend County, Assistance District No. 2, and Assistance District No. 6, with services provided by the Office of Constable, Precinct 4, effective through September 30, 2021.

• Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services with Constable Precinct 4
• Agreement effective through September 30, 2021
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2020 meeting

The Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement for additional law enforcement services. These services will be provided by the Office of Constable, Precinct 4, through September 30, 2021.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 4, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 6

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 6 meets to approve minutes from a previous meeting and take action on an interlocal agreement for additional law enforcement services. This agreement involves Fort Bend County, Assistance District No. 2, and Assistance District No. 6, with services provided by the Office of Constable, Precinct 4, effective through September 30, 2021.

• Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services with Office of Constable, Precinct 4
• Agreement effective through September 30, 2021
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2020 meeting

The Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement for additional law enforcement services. These services will be provided by the Office of Constable, Precinct 4, through September 30, 2021.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services with Fort Bend County and Assistance District No. 2 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 25, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 9

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 meets to approve previous minutes and consider allocating funds for road improvements in Precinct 3. Specifically, they will review requests to fund a traffic signal and a turn lane on Mason Road. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like calling to order and adjournment.

• Allocate $350,000 for design and construction of a traffic signal on Mason Road at Canyon Gate (TS19308)
• Allocate $180,000 for design and construction of a turn lane on Mason Road (Mobility Bond Project No. 17321x)
• Approve minutes from the July 28, 2020 meeting

The Commissioners Court approved funding for a new traffic signal and a turn lane on Mason Road. Both projects are funded through Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9.

• Allocated $350,000 for design and construction of a traffic signal on Mason Road at Canyon Gate (5-0)
• Allocated $180,000 for design and construction of a turn lane on Mason Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17321x (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2020 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on traffic control plans for several residential developments and road projects. The agenda also includes approvals for interlocal agreements with school districts and cities, renewals of law enforcement contracts, and payments for various mobility bond construction projects.

• Public hearings on traffic control plans for Sienna Plantation Section 31, Huntington Place Section 3, Tamarron Section 12, and S. Mason Road
• Interlocal agreement with Needville ISD for parking lot reconstruction, capped at $10,525
• Interlocal agreement with City of Richmond for street patching and overlay, capped at $40,800
• Payment of $371,043.10 to James Construction Group for Old Needville Fairchilds Road
• Payment of $238,570.23 to City of Rosenberg for Bryan Road and Spacek Road projects

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a budget revision transferring $7 million from health testing accounts to small business assistance and $6.4 million from hospital funds to a new child care support account. The board also established a committee to develop a uniform body camera policy for law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the court approved changes to the early voting schedule for the November 2020 election, extending hours on specific days.

• Approved CARES Act budget revision transferring $7M to Small Business Assistance and $6.4M to Child Care Support (5-0)
• Appointed committee to develop county-wide body camera use policy (5-0)
• Approved changes to Early Voting Schedule and Election Day polling locations for Nov 3, 2020 election (5-0)
• Approved traffic control plans for Sienna Plantation, Huntington Place, Tamarron, and Jordan Ranch (5-0)
• Approved $1.56M one-year renewal for inmate food services with Aramark Correctional Services (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 emergency hotel rental agreement for COVID-19 impacted individuals (5-0)
• Denied most property tax penalty waivers; approved two waivers totaling $1,575.39 due to tax office errors
• Approved $269,105 utility relocation agreement for Brandt Road project (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors will hold public hearings and vote on the 2020 tax rate and the Fiscal Year 2021 budget for the Fort Bend County Drainage District. The board will also authorize bids for Oyster Creek channel stabilization and approve an audit services agreement.

• Public hearing and vote on 2020 tax rate: $0.017331 total
• Public hearing and vote on Fiscal Year 2021 budget
• Authorize bids for Emergency Watershed Protection – Oyster Creek Channel Bank Stabilization Phase II
• Audit services agreement with Whitley Penn, LLP not to exceed $13,500
• Public hearing on Texas Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation grant application

The board adopted a total tax rate of $0.017331, representing a 23.66% increase. They also approved the Fiscal Year 2021 budget of $9,464,598 and authorized several infrastructure and administrative contracts.

• Adopted 2020 total tax rate of $0.017331 (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2021 budget of $9,464,598 (5-0)
• Authorized advertising for bids for Oyster Creek Channel Bank Stabilization Phase II (5-0)
• Approved audit services agreement with Whitley Penn, LLP up to $13,500 (5-0)
• Approved time extension for M&E Consultants, LLC regarding Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou and Cane Island Branch (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021 proposed positions (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021 fleet management and take-home vehicle list (5-0)
• Approved September 8, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on a proposed increase to the 2020 tax rate and the Fiscal Year 2021 budget. The agenda also includes hearings on road plan modifications and traffic control plans, alongside numerous consent items for engineering payments and permits.

• Public hearing on proposed 2020 tax rate increase
• Public hearing on FY2021 County Budget
• Hearing on Major Thoroughfare Plan changes for Sienna Parkway and Caldwell Ranch Blvd
• Payment of $471,516.37 to James Construction for Cane Island Parkway Phase 2
• Payment of $138,773.70 to Triple B Services for Humphrey Way improvements

The Commissioners Court approved a total budget of $413,977,137 for Fiscal Year 2021. The court also adopted a total property tax rate of $0.435876, representing a 2.58 percent increase. Additionally, the court established the FY 2021 regular meeting schedule.

• Adopted FY 2021 Budget of $413,977,137 (5-0)
• Adopted total property tax rate of $0.435876 (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 grant to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels (5-0)
• Approved $120,000 Help America Vote Act grant with $16,000 local match (5-0)
• Approved $5,560,251 renewal for inmate health services with Wellpath LLC (5-0)
• Approved $919,681.20 agreement with PS Lightwave for ethernet and telephone services (5-0)
• Approved $734,013.20 engineering agreement for John Sharp Drive (5-0)
• Denied $5,000 contingency grant to Shades Bar due to lack of motion

DRAINAGE DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING

The Board of Directors for the Fort Bend County Drainage District is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021. The meeting follows Texas Local Government Code requirements for budget hearings. No specific dollar amounts or line items are listed in the agenda text.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2021 budget
• Meeting held at Fort Bend County Courthouse, 401 Jackson Street, Richmond, TX

The Drainage District Board conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2021 budget. No public comments were recorded, and no formal votes or decisions were documented in the minutes.

PUBLIC HEARING

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court scheduled a public hearing to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget. This meeting was held on September 21, 2020, at the Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond, Texas. The agenda consisted solely of the call to order, the budget hearing, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2021 budget for Fort Bend County
• Meeting held at 401 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas

The Commissioners Court conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2021 Budget for Fort Bend County. No public comments were recorded during the hearing.

• Held public hearing on Proposed FY 2021 Budget

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors is scheduled to review public notices regarding potential tax abatement agreements with Sage Dulles, Ltd. and Trinity Development LLC/Wet Sounds Inc. The board will also vote to rescind a previous court action related to a tax abatement agreement for a project in Rosenberg Reinvestment Zone No. 24 due to revised project values.

• Public notice recorded for intention to consider Tax Abatement Agreement with Sage Dulles, Ltd.
• Rescind court action on Tax Abatement Agreement with Trinity Development, LLC and Wet Sounds, Inc. in Rosenberg Reinvestment Zone No. 24.
• Public notice recorded for intention to consider revised Tax Abatement Agreement with Trinity Development LLC and Wet Sounds Inc.

The board rescinded a May 2020 tax abatement agreement for a project involving Trinity Development, LLC and Wet Sounds, Inc. due to revised project values. The board also recorded public notices regarding potential tax abatement agreements for Sage Dulles, Ltd. and a revised agreement for Wet Sounds, Inc.

• Approved minutes from September 1, 2020 (5-0)
• Recorded public notice of intent to consider tax abatement for Sage Dulles, Ltd. (5-0)
• Rescinded May 5, 2020 tax abatement agreement for Trinity Development, LLC and Wet Sounds, Inc. in Rosenberg Reinvestment Zone No. 24 (5-0)
• Recorded public notice of intent to consider revised tax abatement for Trinity Development LLC and Wet Sounds Inc. (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on a new tax abatement zone and several residential traffic control plans. The agenda also includes approving numerous payments for engineering services related to Mobility Bond road projects and processing various budget transfers.

• Public hearing on creation of Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 27 for tax abatement.
• Public hearings on traffic control plans for Del Webb-Richmond, Firethorne, and Harvest Corner Drive.
• Rescission of a tax abatement agreement with Trinity Development, LLC and Wet Sounds, Inc.
• Approval of $348,778 payment to Binkley & Barfield, Inc. for FM 521 engineering services.
• Approval of $160,690 payment to Triple B Services, LLP for Clodine Road construction.

The Commissioners Court established a new reinvestment zone in Precinct 1 for tax abatement purposes. The court also approved over $9.6 million in bills and various mobility bond payments. Several interlocal agreements for road and sidewalk projects were approved.

• Created Reinvestment Zone No. 27 in Precinct 1 for tax abatements (5-0)
• Approved $9,688,942.60 in bills (5-0)
• Approved cost-sharing agreement with Cinco MUD No. 8 for Mason Road sidewalk (5-0)
• Approved $65,000 transfer for November 3, 2020 election supplies (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Fort Bend MUD No. 66 for Bryan Road project (5-0)
• Purchased Parcel 8 for Mason Road Turn Lanes for $54,568 (5-0)
• Purchased Parcel 4 for Clodine Road for $16,394.95 (5-0)
• Awarded auto body repair contract to Berryman Racing LLC (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors held a brief meeting to approve previous minutes and schedule a future public hearing. The main action was setting a hearing for September 22, 2020, to discuss an application for a Texas Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation. The agenda was otherwise procedural, consisting only of a call to order and adjournment.

• Public hearing scheduled for Sept 22, 2020, regarding a Texas Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation application.
• Approval of minutes from the August 25, 2020 meeting.

The Drainage District Board scheduled a public hearing for September 22, 2020, regarding a Texas Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation application. The board also approved the minutes from the August 25, 2020 meeting.

• Approved minutes of meeting held on August 25, 2020 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Texas Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation application for September 22, 2020 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on traffic control plans for Avenue E and Willow Fork Groves. The agenda includes approving payments for Mobility Bond road projects, authorizing a tollway entrance ramp construction agreement, and accepting federal housing funds. Several budget transfers and engineering permits are also scheduled for approval.

• Public hearings on traffic control plans for Avenue E (Precinct 2) and Willow Fork Groves Section 2 (Precinct 3)
• Approve $280,000 budget transfer from Salaries to Overtime for Sheriff's Office Detention
• Approve $762,528.59 in payments to James Construction for Cane Island Parkway Phase 2
• Approve agreement with Main Lane Industries Ltd. for Westpark Tollway entrance ramp at Mason Road
• Accept $3,312,369 in Community Development Block Grant funding from HUD

Commissioners Court awarded a $3.3M contract for the Lake Olympia Parkway Extension and approved a lease for COVID-19 response operations. The court also authorized several million dollars in HUD funding and approved a mobility funding agreement with Blue Ridge Landfill TX, LP.

• Awarded Lake Olympia Parkway Extension Segment 1 contract to Triple B Services, LLP for $3,317,948.25 (5-0)
• Approved lease with Realco TX 001, LLC for COVID-19 response space not to exceed $323,166.68 (5-0)
• Approved HUD funding: $3,312,369 (CDBG), $865,458 (HOME), and $271,528 (ESG) (5-0)
• Approved Mobility Funding Agreement with Blue Ridge Landfill TX, LP (5-0)
• Approved $18,112,467.19 in bills (5-0)
• Waived $25,000 payment from Fort Bend County Fair Association due to 2020 Fair cancellation (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 grant application for COVID-19 infection prevention in long term care facilities (5-0)
• Authorized County Engineer to hire consultants for Grand Parkway route review near Town of Thompsons (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors for the Fort Bend County Drainage District meets to address the 2020 tax rate, specifically considering a request to rescind a previous action to propose a total tax rate of $0.017331. The board also votes to reschedule public hearings for the tax rate and the FY 2021 budget to late September. Additionally, the agenda includes authorizing bids for creek stabilization projects and approving contract amendments for engineering services.

• Rescind action proposing 2020 tax rate of $0.017331
• Reschedule tax rate and FY 2021 budget hearings to Sept 21-22
• Authorize bids for Oyster Creek Channel Bank Stabilization Phase I
• Authorize bids for clearing along Long Point Creek
• Approve $129,177 change order for Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou stabilization

The Board approved a total tax rate of $0.017331, representing a 23.66 percent increase. They also authorized bids for watershed protection and vegetation removal projects and rescheduled public hearings for the tax rate and FY 2021 budget.

• Adopted total tax rate of $0.017331 (3-1)
• Authorized bids for Oyster Creek Channel Bank Stabilization Phase I (4-0)
• Authorized bids for clearing and vegetation removal along Long Point Creek (4-0)
• Approved $129,177 change order for WillowFork of Buffalo Bayou project (4-0)
• Authorized negotiations with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for Brazos River Project (4-0)
• Approved performance extensions for M&E Consultants, LLC on Oyster Creek Phase I and II (4-0)
• Approved purchase of a vehicle per Bid 20-023 (4-0)
• Rescheduled tax rate and FY 2021 budget public hearings to September 21-22 (4-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a remote regular session to approve traffic control plans for several residential subdivisions and process routine budget transfers. A key item was setting a public hearing for the creation of Reinvestment Zone No. 27, which involves potential tax abatements. The court also approved numerous payments for road construction and engineering services funded by Mobility Bonds.

• Public hearing set for Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 27 tax abatement
• Traffic control plans approved for Benton Road at Irby Cobb Boulevard and Veranda Section 30
• Budget transfer of $5,313,230 allocated for Demonstration Year 9 of the 1115 Waiver Program
• Payment of $134,799.34 to Conrad Construction Co. for Braxton Street construction
• Payment of $109,080.90 to Allgood Construction Company for Mason Road construction

The Commissioners Court approved a 2.58 percent increase in the total property tax rate. The court also extended the local disaster declaration for the COVID-19 public health emergency and approved several mobility bond payments and construction contracts.

• Adopted total property tax rate of $0.435876 (3-1)
• Extended Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency (3-1)
• Approved $3.2M contract for Old Richmond Road construction (4-0)
• Approved $4.5M contract for Public Safety Annex construction (4-0)
• Approved $958,000 for Fort Bend County Jail shower renovation (4-0)
• Approved $5.3M for Demonstration Year Nine of the 1115 Waiver Program (4-0)
• Approved $12.3M in bills and $9.5M in time-sensitive disbursements (4-0)
• Denied contract for Newspaper Publication of Legal Notices (2-2)

SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special session by telephone and video conference due to emergency conditions. The primary item on the agenda was to take action on an order calling a bond election to be conducted on November 3, 2020. The meeting also included standard procedural steps such as the call to order and adjournment.

• Action on Order Calling a Bond Election for November 3, 2020

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved calling a bond election for November 3, 2020. The election covers funding for mobility projects and park facilities.

• Approved bond election for $218,185,000 in Mobility Projects and $38,400,000 in Park Facilities projects (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will vote on the proposed 2020 tax rate and schedule public hearings for the FY 2021 budget and the tax rate proposal. The board will also consider a $35,000 increase to a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for drainage review services.

• Proposed 2020 total tax rate of $0.016736 per $100 valuation
• Second Amendment to Freese and Nichols, Inc. contract increasing scope by $35,000 (total not to exceed $125,000)
• Public hearing on 2020 Tax Rate set for September 8, 2020
• Public hearings on FY 2021 Proposed Budget set for September 3 and September 8, 2020

The Board proposed a total tax rate of $0.016736 for 2020 and scheduled public hearings for the tax rate and the FY 2021 budget. They also approved a contract amendment for drainage review assistance.

• Approved 2020 proposed tax rate of $0.016736 (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 contract increase for Freese and Nichols, Inc. for a total not to exceed $125,000 (5-0)
• Scheduled tax rate public hearing for September 8, 2020 (5-0)
• Scheduled FY 2021 budget public hearings for September 3 and September 8, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved August 4, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will hold a regular session via telephone or video conference. The agenda includes a public hearing on a $53,123 grant application, approval of numerous engineering payments for mobility projects, and acceptance of new streets in residential developments.

• Public hearing on $53,123 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application
• Approval of $302,776.57 payment to Allgood Construction Company for Gaston Road construction
• Approval of $87,531.22 payment to Dannenbaum Engineering for FM 521 Expansion design
• Acceptance of streets in Sendero Tract Section 6 with $210,000 bond release
• Approval of $49,500 budget transfer for Employee Clinic x-ray machine purchase

The Commissioners Court approved the 2020 property tax rate and set salaries for elected officials with no increase for the coming year. The court also approved various mobility bond payments, road permits, and election schedules for the November 3, 2020 General Election.

• Adopted total tax rate of $0.424967 (5-0)
• Set FY 2021 salaries for elected officials with no increase (5-0)
• Approved $1.75M interlocal agreement for Bellaire Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved November 3, 2020 General Election early voting schedule and polling locations (5-0)
• Approved $8.07M in bills (5-0)
• Authorized $2,500 settlement for OEM Expansion Project Parcel 2 (5-0)
• Approved $1.14M contract increase for Fulshear library branch (5-0)
• Denied property tax penalty waivers for David Hills, Rachael’s Hallmark, and others (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors met via video conference to review financial certifications and authorize contract changes. Key decisions included approving a $1.3 million change order for the Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou channel stabilization project and increasing the scope of drainage review services for Project Brazos by $45,000. The board also recorded tax collection rates and appraisal rolls for the 2020 tax year.

• Change Order No. 1 for TLC Construction Contract Services: $1,316,292.28 increase for Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization Phase 6, bringing total contract to $11,610,622.28
• First Amendment to agreement with Huit-Zollars, Inc.: $45,000 increase for Project Brazos drainage review, total contract not to exceed $90,000
• Recorded certification of 2020 Tax Year Anticipated Collection Rate and Excess Debt Collections
• Recorded submission of 2020 Tax Year Appraisal Roll and New Property Value
• Action on RFP 20-093 for Grant Application Writer and RFP 20-094 for Grant Administration Services

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board unanimously approved a $1,316,292.28 change order for the Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization Phase 6 project, bringing the total contract value to $11,610,622.28. The board also authorized a $45,000 increase to a consulting agreement for Project Brazos and directed negotiations with Public Management, Inc. for grant writing and administration services. Additionally, the board recorded the 2020 tax collection certification and appraisal roll, though the Finance Director clarified that the specific dollar figures read into the minutes applied to the General Fund, not the Drainage District.

• Approved minutes of July 28, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Recorded 2020 Tax Year Anticipated Collection Rate certification (5-0)
• Recorded 2020 Tax Year Appraisal Roll submission (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Huit-Zollars, Inc. agreement for Project Brazos, increasing scope by $45,000 to a total not to exceed $90,000 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 to TLC Construction Contract Services agreement for Willow Fork stabilization, adding $1,316,292.28 to a total not to exceed $11,610,622.28 and extending performance by 52 days (5-0)
• Ordered negotiation with Public Management, Inc. for Grant Application Writer services (RFP 20-093) (5-0)
• Ordered negotiation with Public Management, Inc. for Grant Administration Services (RFP 20-094) (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 2

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 2 Board of Directors met via telephone and video conference on August 4, 2020. The agenda included approving minutes from a previous meeting and taking action on a construction bid for a traffic signal. The meeting was held under emergency conditions due to public health concerns.

• Approve minutes from September 24, 2019 meeting
• Action on Bid 20-095 for Traffic Signalization at Mason Road at Lewisville Drive

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 2 awarded a construction contract for a new traffic signal. The board also approved the minutes from a previous meeting.

• Awarded Bid 20-095 for traffic signalization at Mason Road at Lewisville Drive to Third Coast Services, LLC for $110,437.49 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on September 24, 2019 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings to accept traffic control plans for three residential developments. The agenda also includes approving budget transfers, including $3 million for CARES Act assistance programs, and authorizing payments for various road construction projects funded by Mobility Bonds.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans in Winfield Lakes, Canyon Lakes, and McCrary Meadows
• Transfer of $3,000,000 from CARES Act funds to support Rent/Mortgage/Utility/Small Business Assistance Programs
• Payment of $468,541.58 to Triple B Services for Clodine Road construction
• Resolution to advance funding up to $1,701,750 for Medic 2 Facility demolition and reconstruction
• Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 7 with TransCore LP for the Toll Road Authority

The Commissioners Court approved over $13 million in bills and multiple payments for mobility bond projects. The court also authorized funding for EMS facility reconstruction and approved several professional service contracts related to COVID-19 management.

• Approved bills totaling $13,122,267.97 (5-0)
• Approved $1,701,750 for EMS Medic 2 Facility reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved $2,013,500 contract amendment for MPACT Strategic Consulting for COVID-19 management (5-0)
• Approved $445,600 for Whitaker IT staffing services (5-0)
• Approved $199,226 contract to D.L. Elliott Enterprises for Kendleton street construction (5-0)
• Approved $149,312 for full face respirators from Metro Fire Apparatus (5-0)
• Approved traffic control plans for Winfield Lakes, Canyon Lakes, and McCrary Meadows (5-0)
• Authorized $5,000 for outside counsel to represent Andrew Herreth (5-0)

BUDGET WORKSHOP

The Commissioners Court held a virtual budget workshop to review fiscal year 2021 operational and capital improvement requests. Department directors and elected officials presented specific funding needs for areas including the Sheriff's Office, Health & Human Services, and Engineering. The meeting also included a general discussion regarding the county tax rate and the overall budget.

• Budget overview by Director of Finance & Investments
• Fiscal update by County Auditor
• Operational budget requests from County Clerk, District Attorney, Engineering, Health & Human Services, and Sheriff's Office
• Capital improvement project requests from District Clerk, Facilities Management, Fleet Management, EMS, IT, and Parks & Recreation
• General discussion on tax rate and FY2021 budget

The Commissioners Court held a budget workshop to review a proposed FY2021 budget of $410,491,000. The session focused on preliminary tax rates, department staffing requests, and capital improvement projects. No final votes were recorded on the budget or specific funding requests.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will hold a regular session via video conference. The agenda includes public hearings on traffic control plans for several subdivisions and the approval of numerous payments for road construction and engineering services funded by Mobility Bonds.

• Public hearings on traffic control plans for Southern Colony Subdivision, Greatwood Lake, Heritage Park Drive, and Aliana Section 61
• Approval of $231,508.84 payment to Allgood Construction Company for Mason Road construction
• Approval of $52,003.50 and $22,832.00 payments to Chiang, Patel and Yerby for Packer Lane Lift Station No. 3
• Authorization of Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Revenue Bonds for Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
• Rescission of the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston for the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance Task Force

The Commissioners Court extended the local disaster declaration for the public health emergency through August 31, 2020, and approved a resolution condemning COVID-19 hate and disproportionate impact, both by a 3-2 vote. The court also approved a $17.4 million bill payment package and authorized the use of eminent domain for the Old Needville-Fairchilds Road project. A proposal to calculate the voter-approval tax rate at 8% was withdrawn after discussion.

• Extended local disaster declaration for public health emergency through Aug 31, 2020 (3-2)
• Approved Resolution Condemning COVID-19 Hate and Disproportionate Impact (3-2)
• Approved collection of optional County Fees for vehicle registration starting Jan 2021 (5-0)
• Authorized eminent domain for Old Needville-Fairchilds Road Project #17108 (5-0)
• Approved bills totaling $17,466,733.82 (5-0)
• Ratified time-sensitive disbursements totaling $5,515,234.93 (5-0)
• Approved $17.2M Federal Transit Administration grant for CMAQ Flex funds (5-0)
• Withdrew motion to calculate voter-approval tax rate at 8%

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 9

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 met by phone or video due to emergency conditions. The main item on the agenda was a request to allocate $375,000 for the design and construction of a traffic signal. The meeting also included standard procedural items like calling to order and approving previous minutes.

• Allocate $375,000 for traffic signal design and construction at Grand Mission Boulevard at Bellaire Boulevard (TS19307, Precinct 3)
• Approve minutes from the July 14, 2020 meeting

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 approved funding for a traffic signal project in Precinct 3. The board also approved the minutes from the July 14, 2020 meeting.

• Allocated $375,000 for design and construction of a traffic signal on Grand Mission Boulevard at Bellaire Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2020 meeting (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets via video conference to approve the purchase of maintenance equipment, including a slope mower and two utility tractors. The board will also take action on requests for proposals to hire services for grant writing and administration.

• Purchase of one Tiger Bengal Slope Mower for up to $53,378.40
• Purchase of two John Deere utility tractors for up to $144,121.74
• Action on RFP 20-093 for a Grant Application Writer
• Action on RFP 20-094 for Grant Administration Services

The board approved the purchase of a slope mower and two utility tractors. Additionally, a committee was formed to review proposals for a grant application writer and administration services.

• Approved purchase of one Tiger Bengal Slope Mower for up to $53,378.40 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two John Deere utility tractors for up to $144,121.74 (5-0)
• Appointed committee to recommend grant writer and administration services (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2020 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the county-wide Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program. The agenda also includes approving payments for road and bridge projects funded by Mobility Bonds, authorizing a donation of land to an emergency services district, and discussing a 20-year extension of a reinvestment zone agreement with Missouri City.

• Public hearing and action on amending the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program
• Approval of $335,254.95 payment to Conrad Construction Co. for Braxton Street construction
• Approval of $58,657.28 payment to SpawGlass Construction Corp for Transit Facility services
• Donation of 0.5388 acres of land to Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 7
• Discussion of 20-year extension for Missouri City Reinvestment Zone Number Two agreement

The Commissioners Court approved a five-year lease purchase for a Cisco Collaboration System and amended the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program. The court also extended participation in Missouri City Reinvestment Zone Number Two for 20 years and approved a 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan for community development grants.

• Approved $5.3M five-year lease purchase for Cisco Collaboration System (5-0)
• Approved Resolution Amending the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program (5-0)
• Extended participation in Missouri City TIRZ number two through 2049 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs (5-0)
• Approved $5.9M in bills with $5.0M in operating payments (5-0)
• Authorized $120,000 increase to escrow account for workers compensation and property casualty claims (5-0)
• Approved donation of 0.5388 acres to Emergency Services District No. 7 (5-0)
• Approved request to fill EMS position during hiring freeze (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 9

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 meets to approve previous minutes and decide on a request to allocate $160,000 for the Mason Road left turn lane project. The meeting is conducted by telephone or video conference due to emergency conditions.

• Request to allocate $160,000 to the Mason Road left turn lane project
• Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2020 meeting

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 approved funding for a road improvement project. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 23, 2020.

• Allocated $160,000 to the Mason Road left turn lane project (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 23, 2020 meeting (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve a $100,000 transfer from contingency funds to fees for services through September 2020. They also discuss a twenty-year extension of an agreement with the City of Missouri City for Reinvestment Zone Number Two participation. Additionally, the board considers a change order for additional services on the Cane Island Branch Channel Bank Stabilization Phase 3 project.

• Transfer $100,000 from Contingency to Fees for services through Sept 30, 2020
• Discuss 20-year extension of agreement with City of Missouri City for Reinvestment Zone Number Two
• Change Order No. 2 for $32,845 with Shirley & Sons Construction Company Inc.
• Total project cost not to exceed $3,312,674.35 for Cane Island Branch Channel Bank Stabilization Phase 3

The board approved a 20-year extension for participation in Missouri City Reinvestment Zone Number Two. Other actions included a $100,000 fund transfer for services and a change order for a channel bank stabilization project.

• Approved 20-year extension of participation in Missouri City TIRZ number two through 2049 (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 transfer from Drainage District Contingency into Fees for services through Sept 30, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved $32,845 change order for Shirley & Sons Construction Co. for Cane Island Branch project (5-0)
• Approved June 23, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 1

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 met via video conference to review two infrastructure funding requests. The board was asked to approve $70,000 for a left turn lane on Westheimer Parkway and $320,000 for a right turn lane on Fry Road. The meeting also included procedural steps to approve previous minutes and adjourn.

• Request to allocate $70,000 for Westheimer Parkway left turn lane project
• Request to allocate $320,000 for Fry Road right turn lane project
• Approval of minutes from the April 28, 2020 meeting

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 approved funding for two road improvement projects. The board also approved the minutes from the April 28, 2020, meeting.

• Allocated $70,000 to the Westheimer Parkway left turn lane project (5-0)
• Allocated $320,000 to the Fry Road right turn lane project (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 28, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 10

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 met via telephone and video conference on July 14, 2020. The primary item on the agenda was a request to allocate $230,000 from the district's funds for a right turn lane project on Pin Oak Road. The meeting also included procedural steps to approve minutes from a previous meeting held in March 2020.

• Request to allocate $230,000 for the Pin Oak Road right turn lane project
• Approval of minutes from the meeting held on March 24, 2020

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 approved funding for a road improvement project. The meeting was conducted via telephone and video conference due to emergency conditions.

• Allocated $230,000 to the Pin Oak Road right turn lane project (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the March 24, 2020 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court held a regular session featuring public hearings on traffic control plans for several residential developments. The agenda also included consent items approving a $3,384,000 loan agreement for the City of Arcola Water Treatment Plant and numerous payments for road construction and engineering services.

• Public hearings on traffic control plans for Sienna, Glendale Lakes, Lakeview Retreat, Mission Bend, Firethorne, and Aliana
• Approval of $3,384,000 Section 108 Loan Application for City of Arcola Water Treatment Plant
• Payment of $280,856.83 to James Construction Group for Old Needville Fairchilds Road
• Payment of $209,470.51 to Binkley & Barfield, Inc. for FM 521 engineering services
• Approval of $55,542.60 for District Clerk Records Conversion Services

The Commissioners Court approved over $12 million in bills and awarded contracts for COVID-19 staffing and testing services. The court also approved numerous mobility bond payments, traffic control plans, and a $32,500 legal settlement. A motion to post job openings during a hiring freeze was approved for most departments except the Drainage District.

• Approved bills totaling $12,344,468.40 (5-0)
• Awarded COVID-19 staffing services to all bidders meeting specifications (5-0)
• Awarded COVID-19 testing services to Access Health (5-0)
• Approved job postings during hiring freeze for all departments except Drainage District (3-2)
• Approved $32,500 settlement for McCrary Road project (5-0)
• Approved $3.38M loan application for City of Arcola Water Treatment Plant (5-0)
• Approved traffic control plans for Sienna, Glendale Lakes, Lakeview Retreat, Mission Bend, Firethorne, and Aliana (5-0)
• Approved $31M transit operations agreement with First Transit, Inc. (5-0)

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meeting scheduled for July 7, 2020, was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve previous minutes and consider accepting a drainage access easement from Huntington CR Partners, Ltd. The proposed easement is located within the J. Poitevent Survey in Precinct 2. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like the call to order and adjournment.

• Acceptance of Drainage District Access Easement and Consent to Encroach from Huntington CR Partners, Ltd.
• Easement location: J. Poitevent Survey, Abstract No. 305, City of Houston, Fort Bend County, Precinct 2
• Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2020 meeting

The scheduled meeting of the Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors on July 7, 2020, was cancelled. No minutes were taken, and no substantive decisions were made. The agenda had listed items including approving previous minutes and accepting a drainage easement from Huntington CR Partners, Ltd., but these actions did not occur.

• Meeting cancelled; no actions taken

ADDENDUM TO AGENDA

This document is an addendum to the agenda for the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2020. It announces that due to emergency conditions, the meeting will be conducted by telephone and/or video conference in compliance with Governor Abbott's Executive Order GA-28. The text does not list specific agenda items, votes, or decisions, serving primarily as a procedural notice regarding the change in meeting format.

• Meeting format changed to videoconference/telephone due to emergency conditions
• Compliance with Governor Abbott's Executive Order GA-28
• Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
• Notice filed with County Clerk on July 2, 2020

SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special session on June 30, 2020, conducted by telephone and video due to emergency conditions. The primary item on the agenda was to discuss and take action to extend the Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency, originally ordered by the County Judge on June 23, 2020. This extension aims to continue measures containing the spread of COVID-19.

• Extension of Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency
• Continuation of measures to contain spread of COVID-19
• Meeting conducted via telephone/video conference due to emergency conditions

The Commissioners Court voted to extend the Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency to continue COVID-19 containment measures. The extension remains in effect until July 31, 2020. The session included public testimony regarding mask mandates and business impacts.

• Extended Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency until July 31, 2020 (3-2)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on housing needs, subdivision traffic plans, and a street name change. The agenda also includes approving numerous payments for road construction projects funded by Mobility Bonds, budget transfers for various departments, and accepting donations for the Adopt-A-Family program.

• Public hearing on FY2020-2025 Consolidated Plan for low-and moderate-income housing needs
• Public hearing on traffic control plans for Country Green Subdivision and Sendero Sections 7 & 8
• Public hearing on changing Mackichan Street to Mackinchan Street in Aliana Development
• Payment of $725,270.58 to James Construction for Cane Island Parkway Phase 2
• Payment of $575,474.13 to Allgood Construction Company Inc. for Mason Road construction

The Commissioners Court amended the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program to expand eligibility and funding. The court also approved an interim services agreement for the Fort Bend County EpiCenter project and a settlement in the Eugene Ethridge, Sr. case. Additionally, the court authorized various CARES Act reimbursements and infrastructure payments.

• Amended Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant to include businesses with sales from $5,000 to $5M (4-0)
• Approved Interim Services Agreement with Stonehenge Holdings, LLC for the EpiCenter project (4-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for Case No. 4:17-CV-02815: Eugene Ethridge, Sr. et al v Fort Bend County (4-0)
• Reimbursed Fort Bend Independent School District $360,166 from CARES Act funds (4-0)
• Approved $17,240,906.03 in bills (4-0)
• Approved $649,048.20 contract to Triple B Services, LLP for Humphrey Way improvements (4-0)
• Approved $17.2M FTA application for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (4-0)
• Approved $6 per hour emergency response stipend for eligible employees (3-1)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 9

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 meets to approve minutes from April 28, 2020. The primary substantive item is a vote on an Interlocal Agreement with Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 8 regarding contributions to the design and construction of traffic signals. The agenda does not list specific dollar amounts for this contribution.

• Approval of minutes from the April 28, 2020 meeting
• Vote on Interlocal Agreement for traffic signal design and construction with Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 8

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 approved an interlocal agreement to contribute to the design and construction of traffic signals. The board also approved the minutes from the April 28, 2020, meeting.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Contribution to Design and Construction of Traffic Signals between Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 and Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 8 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on April 28, 2020 (4-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors meets to approve previous minutes and record a 10/20 year write-off of property taxes for the district. They also consider accepting a drainage access easement and consent to encroach for a property in Precinct 2.

• Record 10/20 year write-off of property taxes per Texas Property Tax Code Section 33.05
• Acceptance of Drainage District Access Easement and Consent to Encroach
• Easement involves J. Poitevent Survey, Abstract No. 305, City of Houston, Precinct 2
• Attachment lists Tramonti Houston Partners, Ltd. as related to the easement

The Board approved a 10/20 year write-off of property taxes for the Drainage District. It also accepted a drainage district access easement and consent to encroach in the City of Houston. All actions were passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 9, 2020 meeting (4-0)
• Approved 10/20 Year Write Off of Property Taxes per Texas Property Tax Code Section 33.05 (4-0)
• Approved Drainage District Access Easement and Consent to Encroach within J. Poitevent Survey, Abstract No. 305, City of Houston (4-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court approved a $186,406 federal grant for coronavirus emergency funding and authorized payments for various mobility bond projects, including $239,255 for Mason Road left turn lanes. The agenda also included public hearings for traffic control plans in Golden Acres and Hagerson Road, along with several budget transfers and development plat approvals.

• Accept $186,406 DOJ grant for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding
• Pay $239,255.10 to Wadecon, LLC for Mason Road Left Turn Lanes
• Public hearing on traffic control plans for Golden Acres and Hagerson Road
• Transfer $104,745 to consolidate Court Collections into Treasurer's Office
• Approve plat for The Village at Riverstone Assisted Living

The Commissioners Court approved guidelines for a small business grant program to assist minority businesses restarting after COVID-19. The court also authorized several million dollars in CARES Act funding for elections and public transportation, and approved various infrastructure payments.

• Adopted Support Small Business Grant Program guidelines (4-1)
• Approved $4.7M CARES Act application for public transportation (5-0)
• Approved $676,937.48 in CARES Act and Help America Vote Act funds for elections (5-0)
• Approved $46,341.58 for District Clerk workstation wellness screens (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 agreement for debris removal under FM 1093 Bridge (5-0)
• Approved $7.7M in total bills (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 contract amendment for Missouri City Gymnasium rehab (5-0)
• Approved Early Voting Schedule for July 14 Runoff Election (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve a significant change order for the Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou channel stabilization project. The board also reviews a payment for consulting services on the Big Creek Floodplain Creation Project and accepts a right-of-way easement along Brookshire Creek.

• Change Order No. 1 for Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization Project, Phase 4: $895,789.68 additional cost, extending completion by 45 days
• Payment of $3,916.69 to Wetland Technologies for consulting on the Big Creek Floodplain Creation Project
• Acceptance of Drainage District Right-of-Way Easement along Brookshire Creek in Precinct 3

The Drainage District Board approved a contract change order for the WillowFork of Buffalo Bayou project and a payment for consulting services. The board also accepted a right-of-way easement along Brookshire Creek.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Shirley & Sons Construction Company Inc. for $895,789.68, bringing the total not to exceed $6,456,145.68 and extending the completion date by 45 days (5-0)
• Approved $3,916.69 payment to Wetland Technologies for Big Creek Floodplain Creation Project consulting (5-0)
• Accepted Drainage District Right-of-Way Easement along Brookshire Creek in Precinct 3 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 2, 2020 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court held its regular session on June 2, 2020. The body approved numerous engineering payments for road construction projects, including work on FM 521 and Mason Road. They also accepted a federal grant for food, rent, and utility assistance and approved various budget transfers and utility permits.

• Public hearing to accept traffic control plan for Walnut Creek Section 23
• Accept $451,548 grant for food, rent, and utilities via National Emergency Food and Shelter Program
• Approve $480,710.79 payment to James Construction Group for Old Needville Fairchilds Road
• Approve $209,322.84 payment to Allgood Construction Company for Mason Road
• Approve $170,716.29 payment to Dannenbaum Engineering for FM 521 design services

The Commissioners Court authorized CARES Act funding distribution agreements for 19 local municipalities. The court also approved $1.9 million in COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant funds for rental assistance and settled two legal matters involving Deborah Helen Sutter.

• Authorized CARES Act Funding Allocation Distribution Agreements with 19 local municipalities (5-0)
• Approved $1,948,558 in COVID-19 CDBG funds for rental assistance (5-0)
• Authorized settlement of Cause No. 4:19-cv-00430 (John Doe v. Deborah Helen Sutter, et al.) (5-0)
• Authorized settlement of Cause No. 19-DCV-266010 (Fort Bend County v. Deborah Helen Sutter, et al.) (5-0)
• Approved $7,460,198.54 in bills (5-0)
• Approved $451,548 grant for food, rent, mortgage, and utility assistance (5-0)
• Approved $340,000 DOJ grant application for a Special Crimes Division (5-0)
• Approved traffic control plan for Walnut Creek Section 23, Precinct 1 (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors for the Fort Bend County Drainage District meets to approve previous minutes and authorize advertising for engineering services related to the Brazos River Erosion project. The board also considers transferring $80,000 from contingency funds to fees for services through September 2020 and amending a contract with BIO-WEST, Inc. for environmental services.

• Authorize advertising for engineering services for the Brazos River Erosion project
• Transfer $80,000 from Drainage Contingency to Fees for services through September 30, 2020
• First Amendment to agreement with BIO-WEST, Inc. for $35,000 in additional environmental services
• Total contract amount for BIO-WEST, Inc. not to exceed $75,000 for Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou

The Drainage District Board authorized advertising for engineering services for the Brazos River Erosion project. The board also approved a $35,000 contract amendment for environmental services and a $80,000 internal fund transfer.

• Approved advertising for engineering qualifications for Brazos River Erosion project (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 transfer from Drainage Contingency into Fees for various services (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 amendment for BIO-WEST, Inc. environmental services for Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou, bringing total contract to $75,000 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2020 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on street name changes and traffic control plans for new subdivisions. The agenda includes consent items for approving budget transfers, including $2.7 million to mitigate COVID-19 deficits, and payments for various road construction and engineering projects.

• Public hearing on changing Gardina Lane to Gardenia Lane in Ridgewood Estates
• Public hearing on traffic control plans for Jordan Ranch Sections 17 and 18
• Budget transfer of $2,717,605 to mitigate COVID-19 deficits
• Payment of $571,772.06 to James Construction for Cane Island Parkway Phase 2
• Interlocal agreement for driveway repair at Richmond State Supported Living Center ($12,142.50)

The Commissioners Court extended the local disaster declaration for the public health emergency until June 10, 2020, by a 3-2 vote. The board also approved a $936,303 CARES Act agreement for housing and a $4.59 million grant application for transportation infrastructure. Additionally, the court authorized amicus briefs to support voting-by-mail litigation in a separate 3-2 vote.

• Extended local disaster declaration to June 10, 2020 (3-2)
• Approved $936,303 CARES Act funding agreement for housing (5-0)
• Approved $4,592,790 TxDOT CTIF grant application (5-0)
• Authorized amicus briefs for voting-by-mail litigation (3-2)
• Approved $186,406 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant application (5-0)
• Approved $212,397.96 National Emergency Food and Shelter Program grant (5-0)
• Approved $1,219,870.05 change order for Trammel Fresno Road widening (5-0)
• Approved $16,182,368.10 in bills for payment (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors will vote on a $463,000 budget transfer to address deficits caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also decide on adopting specific property tax exemptions for the 2020 tax year and approve a bid for purchasing rotary mowers.

• Approve $463,000 transfer to mitigate COVID-19 budget deficits
• Adopt 2020 Local Option Exemptions: Homestead ($5,000 or 20%), Over 65 ($100,000), Disabled ($100,000)
• Action on Bid 20-081 for purchase of rotary mowers
• Approve minutes from May 12, 2020 meeting

The board approved local option property tax exemptions for the 2020 tax year. It also authorized a budget transfer to address COVID-19 pandemic deficits and awarded a contract for rotary mowers.

• Approved 2020 property tax exemptions: Homestead ($5,000 or 20%), Over 65 ($100,000), and Disabled Person ($100,000) (5-0)
• Approved $463,000 budget transfer to mitigate COVID-19 pandemic deficits (5-0)
• Awarded Bid 20-081 for rotary mowers to Shoppa's Farm Supply, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2020 meeting (5-0)

SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special session to decide on initial priorities for funding using the CARES Act Local Government Assistance allocation. The court also discussed establishing a COVID-19 Testing Strike Team composed of county employees, local fire departments, and EMS to comply with state directives. The meeting included standard procedural items such as public comments and adjournment.

• Action on initial priorities for CARES Act Local Government Assistance allocation
• Authorization for Auditor to begin distribution of CARES Act funds
• Establishment of COVID-19 Testing Strike Team with County, Fire Departments, and EMS
• Compliance with Governor of Texas directive for SARS-CoV-2 testing

The Commissioners Court approved a $134,262,393 budget for CARES Act Local Government Assistance and appointed the County Auditor as Budget Manager. The court also established a COVID-19 Testing Strike Team to conduct testing in nursing homes per a state directive.

• Approved $134,262,393 CARES Act Local Government Assistance budget (3-2)
• Appointed County Auditor as Budget Manager for CARES Act fund distribution
• Denied motion to substitute the Auditor's budget with an alternate budget (2-3)
• Established COVID-19 Testing Strike Team including County, Fire Department, and EMS members (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve payments and contract modifications for ongoing flood control projects. Key actions include authorizing a change order for Cane Island Branch Channel Bank Stabilization Phase II and approving a consulting invoice for the Big Creek Floodplain Creation Project. The board also reviews a tax abatement amendment for a solar project in Reinvestment Zone No. 24.

• Change Order No. 3 for Shirley & Sons Construction Company Inc.: $4,567.50 additional services for Cane Island Branch Channel Bank Stabilization Phase II (total contract cap: $2,493,785.26)
• Payment of $3,916.69 to Wetland Technologies Corporation for Big Creek Floodplain Creation Project consulting
• First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement with AP Solar 2, LLC for project in Reinvestment Zone No. 24, Precinct 1
• Authorization to advertise for proposals for a grants coordinator

The Board approved a construction change order for the Cane Island Branch project and modified a tax abatement agreement with AP Solar 2, LLC. It also authorized hiring a grants coordinator and approved a consulting payment for the Big Creek project.

• Approved $3,916.69 payment to Wetland Technologies Corporation for Big Creek Floodplain Creation Project (5-0)
• Authorized advertising for proposals for a grants coordinator (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement with AP Solar 2, LLC for project in Reinvestment Zone No. 24 (5-0)
• Approved $4,567.50 change order for Shirley & Sons Construction Company Inc. for Cane Island Branch Channel Bank Stabilization Phase II (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2020 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court reviewed financial reports and approved payments for various road and facility projects. Key decisions included accepting $936,303 in federal CARES Act funds for emergency solutions and $125,000 in private grants for pandemic relief. The court also set public hearings for traffic control plans in Mission Bend and Jordan Ranch.

• Accept $936,303 in CARES Act funds for Emergency Solutions Grant Program
• Accept $125,000 grant from Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation for rent and utility assistance
• Correct Advance Funding Agreement for FM 521 (south) to $5,688,000
• Correct Advance Funding Agreement for Grand Parkway (SH 99) Frontage Roads to $8,130,000
• Public hearings for traffic control plans in Mission Bend Section 6 and Jordan Ranch Section 16

The Commissioners Court approved over $7.7 million in bills and several grant applications to mitigate COVID-19 impacts. The court also authorized land purchases for the OEM Expansion Project and approved multiple road and drainage projects. No action was taken on the initial priorities for CARES Act Local Government Assistance funding.

• Approved bills totaling $7,785,431.19 (5-0)
• Approved $936,303 in CARES Act Emergency Solutions Grant Program funds (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Parcel 6 for $240,725.95 for OEM Expansion Project (5-0)
• Approved $751,930 application for National Emergency Food and Shelter Program (5-0)
• Approved $1,632,546 grant application for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program (5-0)
• Approved $500,080 CARES Act Rural Federal funds application for transportation (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 contract to Crain Group LLC for concrete slab resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved hiring for summer lunch program and one contract Sheriff Deputy (3-2)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve a right-of-way easement on Big Creek and a tax abatement agreement for a project in Rosenberg. The board also reviews bids for channel bank stabilization on Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou and an amendment to a consulting contract.

• Right-of-Way Easement on Big Creek within Asa Wickson Survey, Abstract A-94
• Tax Abatement Agreement with Trinity Development, LLC and Wet Sounds, Inc. in Rosenberg Reinvestment Zone No. 24
• Amendment to Freese and Nichols, Inc. consulting contract increasing scope by $40,000 (total not to exceed $90,000)
• Bid 20-078 for Emergency Watershed Protection - Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization Phase 4
• Bid 20-079 for Emergency Watershed Protection - Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization Phase 5

The Board approved two major contracts for the Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization project. Other actions included accepting a right-of-way easement and approving a tax abatement agreement.

• Awarded Bid 20-078 for Willow Fork Phase 4 to Shirley & Sons Construction Company for $5,560,356 (5-0)
• Awarded Bid 20-079 for Willow Fork Phase 5 to WadeCon, LLC for $11,704,346 (5-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with Trinity Development, LLC and Wet Sounds, Inc. in Rosenberg (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 contract increase for Freese and Nichols, Inc. for drainage review assistance (5-0)
• Accepted Right-of-Way Easement on Big Creek within Asa Wickson Survey, Abstract A-94 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 28, 2020 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court resumed in-person meetings on May 5, 2020, with limited occupancy. The agenda included public hearings for traffic control plans in three new subdivisions and consent items approving engineering payments, street acceptances, and grant funds. Commissioners also voted to postpone Fiscal Year 2021 budget workshops and reviewed emergency personnel pay procedures.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans: Riverwood Village Section 5, Jordan Ranch Section 6, and Creekside Ranch Section 9.
• Postponement of Fiscal Year 2021 budget workshops originally scheduled for May 4-6 and May 13-15, 2020.
• Approval of $151,421.66 payment to Paradigm Construction for the Missouri City Branch Library expansion.
• Acceptance of $308,374.45 grant from the Office of the Governor for Human Trafficking Investigation and Prosecution.
• Approval of street acceptances and bond releases in Jordan Ranch Sections 8, 10, and 11, totaling over $327,000.

The Commissioners Court suspended Section 413.09 of the Emergency Operations Personnel and Pay Procedures pending manual revisions. The court also approved several infrastructure payments, grant acceptances, and a tax abatement agreement for a project in Rosenberg.

• Suspended application of Section 413.09 regarding Emergency Deferred Time accrual (5-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement for Trinity Development, LLC and Wet Sounds, Inc. in Rosenberg (5-0)
• Accepted $308,374.45 grant for Human Trafficking Investigation and Prosecution Project (5-0)
• Approved $3,932,226.09 in bills (5-0)
• Approved $125,000 grant from The George Foundation for basic needs assistance (5-0)
• Approved traffic control plans for Riverwood Village Section 5, Jordan Ranch Section 6, and Creekside Ranch Section 9 (5-0)
• Authorized $4,407,280 total federal award via FTA Budget Amendment No. 2 (5-0)
• Approved temporary housing for Medic 6 and staff at Richmond Fire Station No. 1 through August 31, 2020 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a regular session via video conference due to emergency conditions. The agenda included public hearings for traffic control plans in several new subdivisions and a consent agenda approving numerous engineering payments for mobility bond projects. The court also reviewed budget transfers, historic property tax exemptions, and utility permits.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans in Sunset Crossing Section 2, Bonbrook Plantation South Section 8, and Sienna Plantation Section 17A
• Approval of $892,787.71 payment to James Construction Group for Old Needville Fairchilds Road construction
• Budget transfer of $1,110,669 from the Budget Office pursuant to the Second Quarter FY 2020 salary audit
• Approval of historic site property tax exemptions for the Teague-Waddell House in Rosenberg and Simonton School in Simonton
• Approval of interlocal agreement for delivery of 100 donated trees between Fort Bend County and MUD No. 23

The Commissioners Court extended the local disaster declaration for the COVID-19 public health emergency to maintain access to government funding. The court also implemented a hiring freeze through September 30, 2020, and a targeted 20% reduction in non-personnel costs to address revenue loss.

• Extended COVID-19 Local Disaster Declaration until May 31, 2020 (5-0)
• Implemented hiring freeze from April 28 to September 30, 2020, and 20% non-personnel cost reduction (5-0)
• Approved land purchase agreement with GM Equity Group for new Fulshear Library (5-0)
• Approved $14.8M in bills and ratified $3.1M in time-sensitive disbursements (5-0)
• Approved membership structure for Fort Bend CARES Act Distribution Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Authorized eminent domain for Bamore Road Segment 2 right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved $822,867 five-year lease purchase of Cisco Collaboration System from NWN Corporation (5-0)
• Amended Medical Plan to allow telemedicine and no-charge COVID-19 testing for employees (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 1

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 met by telephone or video conference due to emergency conditions. The primary item on the agenda was a request to allocate an estimated $700,000 for the Cinco Ranch Boulevard Turn Lanes project, identified as Mobility Bond Project No. 17314x. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as calling the meeting to order and approving previous minutes.

• Request to allocate estimated $700,000 for Cinco Ranch Boulevard Turn Lanes project
• Project identified as Mobility Bond Project No. 17314x
• Approval of minutes from the March 24, 2020 meeting

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 approved funding for a road project. The board also approved the minutes from the March 24, 2020, meeting.

• Allocated estimated $700,000 for Cinco Ranch Boulevard Turn Lanes project (5-0)
• Approved March 24, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 9

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 met via telephone/video conference on April 28, 2020. The primary item on the agenda was a request to allocate $90,000 for repairs to Fry Road within the district boundaries. The meeting also included routine procedural items such as approving previous minutes.

• Request to allocate $90,000 for repairs to Fry Road
• Approval of minutes from the January 28, 2020 meeting

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 held a special meeting via telephone/video conference on April 28, 2020. The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the allocation of $90,000 for repairs to Fry Road within the district boundaries. The meeting also included the approval of previous minutes and adjournment.

• Approved minutes from January 28, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Approved $90,000 allocation for Fry Road repairs (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets via telephone or video conference due to emergency conditions. The board is scheduled to approve property tax exemptions for two historic sites, authorize a salary transfer, and approve payments for flood control projects. Key decisions include a change order for the Cane Island Branch Channel Bank Stabilization project and invoices for Big Creek floodplain work.

• Approve $8,250 Change Order No. 2 for Shirley & Sons Construction Company Inc. for Cane Island Branch Channel Bank Stabilization Phase 2, bringing total contract to $2,489,217.76
• Approve $79,740 transfer for Second Quarter FY 2020 salary audit
• Approve historic site property tax exemption for Teague Waddell House at 1810 Avenue M in Rosenberg
• Approve historic site property tax exemption for Simonton School at 34935 FM 1093 in Simonton
• Approve $3,916.69 invoice to Wetland Technologies for Big Creek Floodplain Creation Project consulting

The Board approved property tax exemptions for two historic sites and authorized a $79,740 salary audit transfer. It also approved payments for Big Creek projects and a change order for the Cane Island Branch stabilization project.

• Approved minutes from April 14, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved 2020 historic site property tax exemption for Teague Waddell House (5-0)
• Approved 2020 historic site property tax exemption for Simonton School (5-0)
• Approved $79,740 transfer for Second Quarter FY 2020 salary audit (5-0)
• Approved $3,916.69 payment to Wetland Technologies for Big Creek Floodplain Creation Project (5-0)
• Approved $1,200 payment to Jones & Carter for Big Creek Segment 4 surveying (5-0)
• Approved $8,250 change order for Shirley & Sons Construction for Cane Island Branch project (5-0)

SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special remote session to address emergency conditions. The court discussed creating a steering committee to distribute CARES Act funds to local government entities. They also considered actions for tax relief and authorized budget staff to address revenue losses due to the COVID-19 disaster.

• Create a Distribution methodology and Steering Committee for CARES Act Local Government allocation
• Develop budgetary processes for tax relief for Fort Bend County taxpayers
• Authorize County Auditor and Budget Office to address immediate budgetary constraints and revenue loss
• Resolution in support of taxpayer relief due to the COVID-19 disaster

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the creation of a steering committee to distribute $141.6 million in CARES Act funds to local jurisdictions. The court also passed a resolution supporting taxpayer relief due to the COVID-19 disaster and appointed two commissioners to develop budget cuts to address an estimated $11-$14 million revenue loss. A separate agenda item regarding tax relief budgetary processes received no action.

• Approved creation of CARES Act Steering Committee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution supporting taxpayer relief for COVID-19 (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioners Meyers and Prestage to address budget revenue loss (5-0)
• No action taken on Item 4 regarding tax relief budgetary processes

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a remote meeting to approve routine administrative items, including budget transfers and out-of-state travel. Key decisions included accepting a $436,091 state contract for COVID-19 response activities and approving numerous payments for mobility bond road projects and utility permits. The agenda also included the approval of plats for new residential developments and minor facility improvements.

• Accept $436,091 contract with Texas Dept. of State Health Services for COVID-19 response.
• Approve $445,417.29 payment to Conrad Construction Co. for Braxton Street construction.
• Approve $135,148.91 payment to James Construction Group for Old Needville Fairchilds Road.
• Accept $30,000 grant for Forensic Evidence Testing program for the District Attorney.
• Approve permits for Verizon Wireless small-cell nodes and utility cables in Precincts 2, 3, and 4.

The Commissioners Court approved a contract for the South Post Oak Park Expansion and allocated funds for COVID-19 food vouchers and emergency consulting. The court also ratified the waiver of public transportation fares during the local disaster declaration.

• Approved $5,219,083 contract with Crain Group, LLC for South Post Oak Park Expansion (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 for COVID-19 food vouchers of $130 for qualified residents (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 agreement with MPACT Strategic Consulting, LLC for COVID-19 management (5-0)
• Ratified waiver of passenger fares for public transportation during COVID-19 disaster (5-0)
• Approved $8.13M Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Grand Parkway Frontage Roads (5-0)
• Set Hazmat response billing rate at $395 per hour (5-0)
• Approved $10,557,668.72 in bills (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement for Accredo Packaging, Inc. (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets via telephone or video conference due to emergency conditions. The primary agenda item is a vote on the First Amendment to a Tax Abatement Agreement involving API Realty, LLC and Accredo Packaging, Inc. The meeting also includes routine procedural steps such as calling the meeting to order and approving previous minutes.

• Vote on First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement with API Realty, LLC and Accredo Packaging, Inc.
• Agreement location: City of Sugar Land Reinvestment Zone No. 2018-1, Precinct 3
• Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2020 meeting

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board met via telephone/video conference due to emergency conditions. The board unanimously approved a First Amendment to a Tax Abatement Agreement involving API Realty, LLC and Accredo Packaging, Inc. in the City of Sugar Land. The meeting concluded with the approval of previous minutes and adjournment.

• Approved minutes from April 7, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement for API Realty/Accredo Packaging in Sugar Land Reinvestment Zone No. 2018-1 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court meets via telephone/video due to emergency conditions. The agenda includes public hearings on modifications to the Major Thoroughfare Plan and acceptance of traffic control plans for several subdivisions. The court also reviews consent items including budget transfers for IT and staffing, engineering payments for mobility bond projects, and utility permits.

• Public hearing on Major Thoroughfare Plan modifications for Pink Taylor Run and Bohacek Road (Rosenberg/Kendleton ETJs)
• Public hearing on Major Thoroughfare Plan modifications for Ladonia Road, Post Road, and others (Pearland/Arcola ETJs)
• Budget transfer of $45,000 from Fees to Information Technology for COVID-19 laptops
• Payment of $113,691.27 to Unitas Construction, Inc. for Sansbury Boulevard Segment 2 construction
• Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services between Fort Bend County and MUD No. 162

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution to advance funding and reimburse $5,500,000 for the construction of the South Post Oak Football Complex in Missouri City. The court also authorized the issuance of various bonds, including General Obligation Refunding Bonds and Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, and approved a $282,500 settlement for a land dispute related to the Sims Road project. Additionally, the court approved $436,091 in state grant funding for the county's COVID-19 crisis response program.

• Approved $5.5M advance funding for South Post Oak Football Complex (5-0)
• Authorized issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2020 (5-0)
• Authorized issuance of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2020 (5-0)
• Authorized issuance of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds (5-0)
• Approved $282,500 settlement in Sims Road land dispute (5-0)
• Approved $436,091 state grant for COVID-19 Crisis Program (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 grant for veteran financial assistance (5-0)
• Approved $14.8M in bills and $1.38M in time-sensitive disbursements (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors for the Fort Bend County Drainage District met via telephone and video conference due to emergency conditions. The primary substantive item was authorizing advertising for bids on Phase 4 of the Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization project. The remaining agenda items were procedural, including calling the meeting to order and approving minutes from a previous meeting.

• Authorize advertising for bids for Emergency Watershed Protection-Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization, Phase 4
• Approve minutes of meeting held on March 24, 2020

The Drainage District Board approved the advertising of bids for Phase 4 of the Emergency Watershed Protection-Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization. The board also approved the minutes from the March 24, 2020 meeting.

• Authorized advertising for bids for Emergency Watershed Protection-Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization, Phase 4 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on March 24, 2020 (5-0)

SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special remote session to address the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. The agenda included extending the local disaster declaration, adjusting employee leave policies to align with federal requirements, and transferring $1,000,000 from the General Fund to a COVID-19 project account. Additional items covered contract amendments for the Missouri City Gymnasium and interlocal agreements for the Texas Heritage Parkway.

• Extension of Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency (COVID-19)
• Transfer of $1,000,000 from General Fund Balance to COVID-19 project account
• Amendment to Teal Construction Company contract for Missouri City Gymnasium: +$215,909.54 (Total: $4,581,509.54)
• Amended & Restated Interlocal Agreements for Texas Heritage Parkway (City of Katy, City of Fulshear)
• Revision of Employee Information Manual policies 704 and 709 regarding Family and Medical Leave Act effective dates

The Commissioners Court extended the local disaster declaration for the COVID-19 public health emergency. The court also approved $1 million in emergency funding and extended emergency closure pay for employees.

• Extended Declaration of Local Disaster for COVID-19 to April 30, 2020 (3-2)
• Approved extension of Emergency Closure Pay for employees (5-0)
• Changed Families First Coronavirus Act leave effective date to April 1, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved resolution to advance funding and reimburse COVID-19 expenditures (5-0)
• Transferred $1,000,000 from General Fund Balance to COVID-19 project account (5-0)
• Increased Teal Construction Company contract for Missouri City Gymnasium by $215,909.54 (5-0)
• Approved amended interlocal agreements for Texas Heritage Parkway project (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 18

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 18 meets to approve previous minutes and take action on an Order of Exclusion and Disannexation. This item involves removing certain land from the district's boundaries. The meeting was conducted by telephone or video conference due to emergency conditions.

• Approval of minutes from the January 28, 2020 meeting
• Action on Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of land from CAD 18

The Commissioners Court met via telephone and video conference due to emergency conditions. The board approved the exclusion and disannexation of certain land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 18.

• Approved Minutes of meeting held on January 28, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of Certain Land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 18 (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 10

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 will meet via telephone or video conference due to emergency conditions. The board will vote on an interlocal agreement to contribute $200,000 to Municipal Utility District No. 124 for a park improvement project. They will also take action on an order to disannex certain land from the district.

• Interlocal agreement to contribute $200,000 for a park improvement project in Municipal Utility District No. 124
• Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of certain land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10
• Approval of minutes from the February 25, 2020 meeting

The board approved a $200,000 contribution to Municipal Utility District No. 124 for park improvements. The board also approved the exclusion and disannexation of certain land from the district.

• Approved $200,000 contribution for a park improvement project in MUD No. 124 (5-0)
• Approved Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of Certain Land from Assistance District No. 10 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 25, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 1

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 met via telephone and video conference due to emergency conditions. The primary agenda item was taking action on an Order of Inclusion and Annexation for certain roadway segments into the district. The meeting also included procedural steps to approve previous minutes and adjourn.

• Order of Inclusion and Annexation of Certain Land to Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 - Segments of Roadway
• Approval of minutes from the February 25, 2020 meeting

The Commissioners Court met via telephone and video conference due to emergency conditions. The court approved the annexation of certain land segments of roadway into Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1.

• Approved Minutes of meeting held on February 25, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved Order of Inclusion and Annexation of Certain Land to Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 - Segments of Roadway (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on street name changes and traffic control plans for new subdivisions. The agenda includes approving payments for mobility bond projects, budget transfers for health services, and out-of-state travel for county employees. The meeting was conducted by telephone or video due to emergency conditions.

• Public hearing on renaming Powerline Road to Powerline Court in Precinct 1.
• Agreement with De Nora Neptune, LLC for disinfectant production up to $100,000.
• Interlocal agreement with Village of Fairchilds for street reconstruction up to $207,292.
• Budget transfer of $400,000 for four new Health & Human Services positions.
• Payment of $180,909.60 to Dannenbaum Engineering for FM 521 Expansion design.

The Commissioners Court approved a second extension of the Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency to continue COVID-19 preventative measures. The court also approved numerous infrastructure payments, road permits, and a $1.4M medical equipment purchase.

• Approved second extension of COVID-19 Local Disaster Declaration until March 31, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved $1,469,316.45 for Zoll Medical service equipment (5-0)
• Approved $19,568,595.57 in total bill payments (5-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement for SIE Real Estate Services and Si Environmental (4-0)
• Approved $196,229.95 land purchase for Office of Emergency Management Expansion (4-0)
• Approved two new Morgue Technician positions and $256,486 in related staffing funds (5-0)
• Approved implementation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (5-0)
• Denied tax penalty waiver request from Jasco Fuel LLC (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 19

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 19 met via telephone or video conference due to emergency conditions. The primary item on the agenda was an order to exclude and disannex certain land from the district. The meeting also included standard procedural steps such as approving previous minutes and adjourning.

• Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of Certain Land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 19
• Approval of minutes from the January 28, 2020 meeting

The Commissioners Court met via telephone and video conference due to emergency conditions. The court approved the exclusion and disannexation of certain land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 19.

• Approved Minutes of meeting held on January 28, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of Certain Land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 19 (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets via telephone or video conference due to emergency conditions. The agenda includes approving annual financial reports, granting property tax exemptions for two historic sites in Richmond, and authorizing bids for a channel bank stabilization project on Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou.

• Approve historic site property tax exemption for The Morton Ferry Home in Richmond for tax year 2020
• Approve historic site property tax exemption for The George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond for tax year 2020
• Authorize advertising for bids for Emergency Watershed Protection-Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization, Phase 5
• Take action on Tax Abatement Agreement for a project in City of Rosenberg Reinvestment Zone No. 23 involving SIE Real Estate Services, LLC and Si Environmental, LLC
• Accept Annual Financial Report for year ended September 30, 2019, audited by Whitley Penn, LLP

The Board approved property tax exemptions for two historic sites in Richmond and a tax abatement agreement for a project in Rosenberg. It also authorized bidding for a channel bank stabilization project and accepted the 2019 annual financial report.

• Approved minutes from March 10, 2020 (5-0)
• Accepted Annual Financial Report for year ended Sept 30, 2019 (5-0)
• Approved 2020 historic site property tax exemption for The Morton Ferry Home (5-0)
• Approved 2020 historic site property tax exemption for The George Ranch Historical Park (5-0)
• Authorized advertising for bids for Emergency Watershed Protection-Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization, Phase 5 (5-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with SIE Real Estate Services, LLC and Si Environmental, LLC for City of Rosenberg Reinvestment Zone No. 23 (5-0)

SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special session to address the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The court discussed extending the local disaster declaration, transferring $100,000 from the General Fund Balance to a COVID-19 project account, and creating four new positions in the Health & Human Services Department. Additionally, the court considered a temporary variance to employee sick leave policies effective immediately.

• Extension of Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency
• Transfer of $100,000 from General Fund Balance to COVID-19 project account
• Creation of four new Health & Human Services positions (Epidemiologist Program Manager, Deputy Chief - Operations, Health Communications Specialist, Performance & Innovation Specialist)
• Temporary variance to Employee Policy 709 (Sick Leave)

The Commissioners Court extended the local disaster declaration for the COVID-19 public health emergency. The court approved a $500,000 budget transfer for pandemic measures and created four new health department positions. A temporary variance to the employee sick leave policy was also approved.

• Extended Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency until March 24, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 transfer from General Fund Balance to COVID-19 project account (5-0)
• Approved four new Health & Human Services positions: Epidemiologist Program Manager, Deputy Chief - Operations, Health Communications Specialist, and Performance & Innovation Specialist (5-0)
• Approved temporary variance to Employee Policy 709 (Sick Leave) for pandemic-related quarantine and care (5-0)

SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special session on March 12, 2020. The agenda included one substantive item: discussing and taking action on Health and Human Services Departmental Staffing and Resources. The meeting also included standard procedural steps like the call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion and action on Health and Human Services Departmental Staffing and Resources

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved $400,000 in funding for Health and Human Services staffing and resources. The funds were moved from the Contingency budget, with $319,563.51 allocated to staffing and $80,436.49 to fees and services. This action was taken in response to the county's ongoing management of the Coronavirus situation, which included filing a Disaster Declaration.

• Approved $400,000 for HHS staffing and resources (5-0)
• Moved $319,563.51 from Contingency to HHS staffing
• Moved $80,436.49 from Contingency to HHS fees and services
• Filed Disaster Declaration for Coronavirus response

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a regular session featuring a public hearing on the traffic control plan for West Airport Blvd. The agenda also included consent items approving payments for various road construction projects, utility permits, and plat approvals for new residential developments.

• Public hearing on traffic control plan for West Airport Blvd between SH 99 and FM 1464
• Approval of $106,418.45 payment to Allgood Construction for Bellaire Blvd and Westmoor Drive
• Approval of $444,133.55 payment to Teal Construction for Missouri City Gymnasium Project
• Approval of plat for Sienna Plantation Section 24 with bond rider decreased to $126,791.20
• Approval of permit for Kinder Morgan Tejas Pipeline LLC to bury 36-inch gas pipeline

The Commissioners Court approved a $17.4 million grant for the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Program. Other actions included awarding several construction bids and approving various land plats and permits. The court also authorized $10,000 for litigation expenses regarding a property parcel.

• Approved $17,417,192 grant for Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Program (5-0)
• Awarded $1,226,755.44 Mason Road construction bid to Allgood Construction Company, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $2.45M lease purchase of Cisco Collaboration System from NWN Corporation (5-0)
• Approved $1,632,546 grant for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program (5-0)
• Authorized $10,000 for litigation expenses in County v. Mark Aaron Ward (5-0)
• Approved traffic control plan for West Airport Blvd between SH 99 and FM 1464 (5-0)
• Approved $1.27M additional funds for FY 2016 Disaster Recovery Housing Program (5-0)
• Approved $10.5M in total bills (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve a $100,000 fund transfer within the Big Creek Flood Project. The board also reviews change orders for Cane Island Branch stabilization projects totaling over $72,000 in additional services. A public notice regarding a potential tax abatement agreement with two real estate firms is recorded in the minutes.

• Transfer $100,000 from Segment 5 to Segment 4 of the Big Creek Flood Project
• Change Order No. 1 for Cane Island Branch Phase 2: $26,650 additional services (total not to exceed $2,480,967.76)
• Change Order No. 1 for Cane Island Branch Phase 3: $45,580 additional services (total not to exceed $3,279,829.35)
• Action on Bid 20-063 for Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization Phase 6
• Record public notice of potential Tax Abatement Agreement with SIE Real Estate Services, LLC and Si Environmental LLC

The Board awarded a $10.29 million contract to TLC Construction Contract Services for the Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou project. It also approved two change orders for the Cane Island Branch project and a $100,000 fund transfer for the Big Creek Flood Project.

• Awarded Bid 20-063 for Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization Phase 6 to TLC Construction Contract Services for $10,294,330 (5-0)
• Approved $26,650 change order for Cane Island Branch Channel Bank Stabilization Phase 2 with Shirley & Sons Construction Company Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $45,580 change order for Cane Island Branch Channel Bank Stabilization Phase 3 with Shirley & Sons Construction Company Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 transfer from Segment 5 to Segment 4 of the Big Creek Flood Project (5-0)
• Recorded public notice regarding intended Tax Abatement Agreement with SIE Real Estate Services, LLC and Si Environmental LLC (5-0)
• Approved February 25, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on traffic control plans for Still Creek Ranch and Southern Colony. The agenda includes approving numerous payments for road projects like FM 1093/Westpark Extension and accepting new streets in Aliana Section 63. Other items cover out-of-state travel, reappointments to toll road boards, and a grant for human trafficking rescue efforts.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans: Still Creek Ranch Section 1 and Southern Colony Section 4C
• Payments for FM 1093/Westpark Extension construction and engineering totaling over $1.1 million
• Acceptance of streets in Aliana Section 63 and release of $117,462.64 bond
• Grant funding of $35,550 per year for Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance Task Force
• Payment of $521,544.34 to SpawGlass Construction Corp for Transit Facility services

The Commissioners Court approved several road construction contracts and traffic control plans. The court also authorized budget transfers for emergency medical services and 911 communications, and waived public transportation fares for April 16, 2020.

• Awarded Clodine Road construction contract to Triple B Services, LLP for $2,156,438 (4-0)
• Approved $600,000 agreement for traffic signal system at Peek Road and Fort Bend Grand Parkway (4-0)
• Awarded Mason Road and SH 99 Improvements Phase 1 contract to WadeCon, LLC for $309,219 (4-0)
• Approved $514,719 budget transfer for Emergency Medical Service accounts (4-0)
• Approved $43,550 budget transfer for 911 Communications Division performance review (4-0)
• Waived public transportation fares for National 'Get On Board' Day on April 16, 2020 (4-0)
• Approved traffic control plans for Still Creek Ranch Section 1 and Southern Colony Section 4C (4-0)
• Approved $12,457,639.36 in total bill payments (4-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 6

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 6 will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and vote on funding an agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Houston. The proposed funding is for an amount not to exceed $300,000 related to Central Appraisal District No. 6.

• Approve minutes from January 14, 2020 meeting
• Approve funding agreement with Boys & Girls Club of Houston for up to $300,000

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approved funding for an agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Houston. The funding is designated for County Assistance District No. 6.

• Approved funding for agreement with Boys & Girls Club of Houston not to exceed $300,000 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 14, 2020 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a regular session to approve traffic control plans for five residential developments in Precinct 1. The agenda also included numerous consent items, such as approving out-of-state travel for county employees, authorizing a tax abatement notice for Trinity Development LLC, and processing multiple payments for mobility bond road projects.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans: Bonbrook Plantation South Sec 7, Sienna River Parkway, Veranda Sec 22, Walnut Creek Sec 23, and Evergreen Street.
• Payment of $165,546.31 to Allgood Construction Company Inc. for Bellaire Boulevard and Westmoor Drive construction.
• Payment of $156,140.10 to Conrad Construction Co., Ltd. for Braxton Street construction.
• Payment of $65,979.00 to James Construction Group for Old Needville Fairchilds Road construction.
• Approval of a $32,684.80 expenditure for the expansion of the District Clerk's Archive Room.

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved $64,118,322.46 in bills and a $5,452,250 engineering services agreement for the FM 521 (South) road project. The board also authorized the use of eminent domain for the Clodine Road project and approved a settlement with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. following a closed session.

• Approved $64,118,322.46 in bills (5-0)
• Approved $5,452,250 engineering contract for FM 521 (South) (5-0)
• Authorized eminent domain for Clodine Road Project #17417 (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $106,565 grant application for rifle-resistant body armor (5-0)
• Approved $111,504.46 grant for CORE juvenile rehabilitation program (5-0)
• Approved $302,055.95 purchase for Emergency Management Expansion (5-0)
• Rejected website design proposals and ordered re-advertisement (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 10

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 will vote on allocating up to $17,500 for a sidewalk project on Trophy Lane. The board will also take action on an interlocal agreement with Willow Point Municipal Utility District regarding the provision of trees. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes.

• Allocate up to $17,500 for Trophy Lane Sidewalk construction (Project No. 17316x)
• Action on Interlocal Agreement with Willow Point Municipal Utility District for tree provision
• Approve minutes from February 4, 2020 meeting

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 approved funding for a sidewalk project in Precinct 3. The board also approved an interlocal agreement for the provision of trees within the Willow Point Municipal Utility District.

• Approved minutes from February 4, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved allocation of up to $17,500 for Trophy Lane Sidewalk construction, Project No. 17316x (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Fort Bend County and Willow Point Municipal Utility District for the provision of trees (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will vote on a resolution to terminate impact fees on new development in the Middle Oyster Creek, Flatbank Creek, and Stafford Run watersheds. The board will also approve a $32,000 contract amendment for a watershed study and record a public notice regarding a potential tax abatement agreement.

• Resolution to terminate impact fees on new development in Middle Oyster Creek, Flatbank Creek, and Stafford Run watersheds
• Second Amendment to agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for $32,000, bringing total contract value to $3,170,285 for watershed study
• Consent to Encroachments between Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 116, Lakes of Williams Ranch Owners Association, and the Drainage District
• Public notice recorded regarding intention to consider Tax Abatement Agreement with Trinity Development LLC and Wet Sounds Inc

The Drainage District Board approved a resolution to end impact fees on new development in the Middle Oyster Creek, Flatbank Creek, and Stafford Run Watersheds. The Board also authorized additional funding for a county watershed study and approved a consent to encroachments agreement.

• Terminated impact fees for new development in Middle Oyster Creek, Flatbank Creek, and Stafford Run Watersheds (5-0)
• Approved $32,000 amendment for Freese and Nichols, Inc. watershed study, bringing total contract not to exceed $3,170,285 (5-0)
• Approved Consent to Encroachments between MUD No. 116, Lakes of Williams Ranch Owners Association, and the Drainage District (5-0)
• Recorded public notice regarding intended tax abatement agreements with Trinity Development LLC and Wet Sounds Inc (5-0)
• Accepted monthly reports for September through December 2019 (5-0)
• Approved February 11, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 1

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 meets to approve previous minutes and take action on funding temporary traffic signal design services. The specific project involves FM 1463 at Pine Mill Ranch Dr. in Precinct 3.

• Fund temporary traffic signal design services for FM 1463 at Pine Mill Ranch Dr.
• Project No. TS19301 in Precinct 3
• Approve minutes from the January 28, 2020 meeting

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 approved funding for temporary traffic signal design services in Precinct 3. The board also approved the minutes from the January 28, 2020, meeting.

• Approved funding for temporary traffic signal design services at FM 1463 at Pine Mill Ranch Dr., Project No. TS19301, Precinct 3 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on January 28, 2020 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court held a regular session to approve public hearings for traffic control plans in four new subdivisions. The agenda also included consent items for out-of-state travel, budget transfers, engineering payments for road projects, and utility permits.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans: Veranda Section 23, Sienna Plantation Section 25, Grand Vista Section 17, Creekside Ranch Section 10
• Engineering payments: $235,394.91 to Angel Brothers Enterprises for roads in Arcola; $116,650.66 to ISI Contracting for Bamore Road Extension
• Budget transfers: $722,550 for FY 2020 Salary Audit; $194,240 for Road & Bridge salary audit
• Utility permits: MCIMetro fiber optic cable on S Mason Road; Comcast utility cable on Brand Lane and West Bellfort
• Street acceptance: Grand Vista Section 26 streets accepted with $244,790 bond release

The Commissioners Court awarded a $4.66 million contract for the construction of Cane Island Parkway Phase 2. The court also appointed Dr. Jacquelyn Johnson-Minter as the Director of Health and Human Services and approved a resolution supporting the release of the 'Citgo Six'.

• Awarded $4,664,105.32 contract to James Construction Group for Cane Island Parkway Phase 2 (5-0)
• Appointed Jacquelyn Johnson-Minter, MD as Director of Health and Human Services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution Supporting Release of the Citgo Six (5-0)
• Created Fort Bend Epicenter Project Committee with Commissioners Morales and Prestage as Co-Chairmen (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 agreement with Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston for Mission Bend Community Center (5-0)
• Approved $3,384,000 HUD loan guarantee application for City of Arcola water plant (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 grant from Houston Endowment for 2020 Census Amplification Program (5-0)
• Approved $100,251,516.71 in bills (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve a $118,510 transfer for the First Quarter FY 2020 salary audit. The board also takes action on accepting a right-of-way easement for Big Creek in Precinct 1. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approving previous minutes.

• Approve $118,510 transfer for First Quarter FY 2020 salary audit
• Accept Drainage District Right-of-Way Easement on Big Creek (Asa Wickson Survey, Abstract A-94, Precinct 1)
• Approve minutes from February 4, 2020 meeting

The Board approved a fund transfer for a salary audit and accepted a right-of-way easement on Big Creek. All actions were passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from February 4, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved $118,510 transfer for First Quarter FY 2020 salary audit (5-0)
• Approved Right-of-Way Easement on Big Creek within Asa Wickson Survey, Abstract A-94, Precinct 1 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court held a regular session to approve public hearings for traffic control plans and thoroughfare modifications. The agenda included consent items for out-of-state travel, budget transfers, and numerous payments for engineering services related to Mobility Bond projects and facility construction.

• Public hearing on modifying State Highway 99 (Grand Parkway) and Fort Bend Parkway in Precinct 1
• Approval of $367,743.10 payment to Teal Construction for the Missouri City Gym Project
• Approval of $36,503.64 payment to Binkley & Barfield for 2017 Mobility Bond project management
• Approval of $34,923.14 payment to R.G. Miller Engineers for Beechnut Street services
• Approval of $10,483.16 payment to R.G. Miller Engineers for Ransom Road services

The Commissioners Court approved over $112 million in bills and authorized multiple property acquisitions for mobility bond projects. The court also established a new IT residual fund for cybersecurity and accepted a $10,000 donation for animal shelter heartworm treatment.

• Approved bills totaling $112,466,498.90 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of Bamore Road Parcel 6 for $196,778.95 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of McCrary Road parcels totaling $411,123.60 (5-0)
• Approved $1.22M software agreement with Aurigo Software Technologies, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $210,293.84 for Stryker emergency equipment (5-0)
• Established IT residual fund for cybersecurity and enhanced services (5-0)
• Accepted $10,000 donation from Fort Bend PAWS for animal heartworm treatment (5-0)
• Canvassed votes for Texas House District 28 Runoff Election (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 10

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 is meeting to approve minutes from a previous session and to take action on a reimbursement request. The main substantive item is a request to reimburse Fort Bend County $9,867.50 for the cost of two solar-powered speed signs to be installed within the district.

• Reimbursement of $9,867.50 to Fort Bend County for two solar-powered speed signs
• Approval of minutes from the January 28, 2020 meeting

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 approved a reimbursement to Fort Bend County for the installation of two solar-powered speed signs. The board also approved the minutes from the January 28, 2020, meeting.

• Approved $9,867.50 reimbursement to Fort Bend County for two solar powered speed signs (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on January 28, 2020 (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will meet to approve meeting minutes and authorize advertising for bids on the Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization project. The board will also accept a $10,000 payment from Municipal Utility District 140 for Tiger Dam services provided during 2019 high water events.

• Authorize bids for Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization, Phase 6
• Accept $10,000 from MUD 140 for Tiger Dam Deployment Services
• Approve minutes from January 28, 2020 meeting

The Drainage District Board authorized advertising for bids for a channel bank stabilization project. The board also accepted a $10,000 payment for flood deployment services provided in 2019.

• Authorized advertising for bids for Emergency Watershed Protection-Willow Fork of Buffalo Bayou Channel Bank Stabilization, Phase 6 (5-0)
• Accepted $10,000 payment from Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 140 for Tiger Dam Deployment Services (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 28, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 9

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 meets to approve previous minutes and vote on a funding request. The main item is a proposal to allocate $140,000 per year for ten years, totaling $1,400,000, for the Beechnut Street Mobility Bond Project.

• Approve minutes from December 10, 2019 meeting
• Vote on $1,400,000 total allocation for Beechnut Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 17204
• Allocation schedule: $140,000 per year for ten years starting fiscal year 2020

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 approved a long-term funding allocation for a mobility bond project on Beechnut Street. The board also approved the minutes from the December 10, 2019 meeting.

• Approved allocation of $140,000 per year for 10 years ($1,400,000 total) for Beechnut Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 17204 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2019 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 20

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 20 meets to approve previous minutes and take action on an Order of Exclusion and Disannexation. This item involves removing certain land from the district's boundaries. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of a call to order and adjournment.

• Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of Certain Land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 20
• Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2019 meeting

The Commissioners Court approved the exclusion and disannexation of certain land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 20. The court also approved the minutes from a previous meeting held on August 13, 2019.

• Approved Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of Certain Land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 20 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on August 13, 2019 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a regular session featuring a public hearing on a Section 108 loan guarantee for the City of Arcola's water treatment plant. The agenda included numerous consent items approving out-of-state travel for county staff, significant budget transfers totaling millions of dollars for employee benefits and deficits, and payments for various road construction and engineering projects funded by Mobility Bonds.

• Public hearing on Section 108 Loan Guarantee application for City of Arcola water treatment plant
• Budget transfer of $39,649,443 for employee benefits (Auditor's Office)
• Budget transfer of $15,231,411 for juvenile expenditure reallocation
• Payment of $197,399.25 to Conrad Construction Co. for Braxton Street construction
• Payment of $159,631.85 to James Construction Group for Old Needville Fairchilds Road construction

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the adoption of the EVS 6020 voting system for upcoming elections and increased wages for election judges and clerks. The court also approved four grant applications totaling $475,000 to support the 2020 Census Amplification Program and appointed Dr. Jacquelyn Johnson-Minter as the interim Director of Health and Human Services. Additionally, the court authorized the use of eminent domain for the John Sharp Drive road project and approved a $300,000 agreement for forensic mental health services.

• Approved adoption of EVS 6020 voting system (5-0)
• Approved $475,000 in total grant applications for 2020 Census (5-0)
• Appointed Dr. Jacquelyn Johnson-Minter as interim Health & Human Services Director (5-0)
• Authorized eminent domain for John Sharp Drive Segment 2 (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 Interlocal Agreement with Texana Center for mental health services (5-0)
• Increased election judge wage to $13/hr and clerk wage to $12/hr (5-0)
• Approved $150,398,465.72 in bills (5-0)
• Tabled request by Diogu Kalu Diogu II to waive property tax penalties

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 21

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 21 meets to approve previous minutes and take action on an Order of Exclusion and Disannexation. This item proposes removing certain land from the district's boundaries. The agenda is brief and primarily procedural, with the disannexation being the only substantive item listed.

• Action on Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of land from District No. 21
• Approval of minutes from the May 28, 2019 meeting

The Commissioners Court approved the exclusion and disannexation of certain land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 21. The court also approved the minutes from a previous meeting held on May 28, 2019.

• Approved Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of Certain Land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 21 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 28, 2019 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 19

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 19 is meeting to approve previous minutes and take action on an Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of certain land from the district. The agenda is brief, consisting primarily of procedural items and this single substantive land-use decision.

• Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of Certain Land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 19
• Approval of minutes from the November 26, 2019 meeting

The Commissioners Court approved an order to exclude and disannex certain land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 19. The court also approved the minutes from the November 26, 2019 meeting.

• Approved Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of Certain Land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 19 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on November 26, 2019 (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve a property tax exemption for the Darst Home in Richmond and to take action on a tax abatement agreement with Old 300 Solar Center LLC. The board also reviews the annual report on its eminent domain authority and approves previous meeting minutes.

• Tax exemption for Darst Home at 300 South 9th Street, Richmond
• Tax Abatement Agreement with Old 300 Solar Center LLC in Reinvestment Zone No. 26
• Annual report on eminent domain authority under Senate Bill 1812
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2020 meeting

The Drainage District Board approved a tax abatement agreement for Old 300 Solar Center LLC and a property tax exemption for the Darst Home. The board also recorded its annual report on eminent domain authority.

• Approved Historic Site Property Tax Exemption for the Darst Home at 300 South 9th Street for tax year 2020 (5-0)
• Recorded annual report of eminent domain authority per Senate Bill 1812 (5-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with Old 300 Solar Center LLC in Reinvestment Zone No. 26 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 14, 2020 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 1

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 meets to approve minutes and review two contracts related to Falcon Landing Boulevard. The board will consider a landscape maintenance agreement up to $70,000 and a traffic design services contract for $50,707.

• Landscape Agreement with Cinco Landscape Maintenance Association, Inc. not to exceed $70,000 for Falcon Landing Boulevard
• Traffic Design Services Agreement with Gunda Corporation for $50,707 for Falcon Landing Boulevard at Evening Canyon Lane
• Approval of minutes from the December 10, 2019 meeting

The Commissioners Court approved a landscape agreement for Falcon Landing Boulevard and a traffic design services agreement for the same area. Both items were funded by Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 and passed unanimously.

• Approved Minutes of December 10, 2019 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Landscape Agreement with Cinco Landscape Maintenance Association, Inc. not to exceed $70,000 for Falcon Landing Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved Agreement for Professional Traffic Design Services with Gunda Corporation for $50,707 for Falcon Landing Boulevard at Evening Canyon Lane (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 10

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 meets to approve minutes from a previous session and vote on a professional services agreement. The main item is a $34,116 contract with Gunda Corporation for traffic design services on Gaston Road at Northlight Lane in Precinct 3.

• Approve minutes from December 10, 2019 meeting
• Agreement with Gunda Corporation for $34,116 in traffic design services
• Project TS19304: Gaston Road at Northlight Lane, Precinct 3

The Commissioners Court approved a professional traffic design services agreement with Gunda Corporation for a project in Precinct 3. The project involves Gaston Road at Northlight Lane and is funded by Assistance District No. 10.

• Approved Agreement for Professional Traffic Design Services with Gunda Corporation for $34,116 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2019 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 18

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 18 met to approve previous minutes and take action on an order to exclude and disannex certain land from the district. The agenda was brief, consisting primarily of procedural approvals and this specific land boundary decision.

• Approval of minutes from the May 28, 2019 meeting
• Action on the Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of Certain Land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 18

The Commissioners Court approved the exclusion and disannexation of certain land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 18. The court also approved the minutes from a previous meeting held on May 28, 2019.

• Approved Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of Certain Land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 18 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on May 28, 2019 (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 16

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 16 is meeting to approve previous minutes and take action on an Order of Exclusion and Disannexation. This order would remove certain land from the district's boundaries. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of a call to order and adjournment.

• Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of Certain Land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 16
• Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2019 meeting

The Commissioners Court approved the exclusion and disannexation of certain land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 16. The court also approved the minutes from the August 13, 2019 meeting.

• Approved Order of Exclusion and Disannexation of Certain Land from Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 16 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on August 13, 2019 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held its regular session on January 14, 2020. The body conducted a public hearing to accept the traffic control plan for Veranda Section 26 and set a future public hearing for a Section 108 loan guarantee application for the City of Arcola's new water treatment plant. The agenda also included consent items approving engineering payments for mobility bond projects, facility bond invoices, and various development permits.

• Public hearing to accept traffic control plan for Veranda, Section 26, Precinct 1
• Set public hearing for Jan 28 regarding Section 108 Loan Guarantee for City of Arcola water treatment plant
• Approve $72,046.94 payment to ISI Contracting for Bamore Road Extension (Mobility Bond Project No. 13406)
• Release $222,514.00 bond upon acceptance of streets in Grand Vista Lakes, Section 2
• Approve $783,278.06 payment to Crain Group for Medical Examiner Office Building construction

The Commissioners Court approved a large volume of payments, including $254.4M in general bills and several mobility bond project payments. The court also authorized a tax abatement for TDC-DRI Sugar Land, LLC and approved the early voting schedule for the March 3, 2020 Joint Primary Election.

• Approved bills totaling $254,366,445.23 (5-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with TDC-DRI Sugar Land, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Early Voting Schedule for March 3, 2020 Joint Primary Election (5-0)
• Approved $466,155 agreement with City of Kendleton for sanitary sewer improvements (5-0)
• Approved $262,738 software subscription payment to Aurigo Software Technologies, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $2M claims administration renewal with Boon Chapman Benefit Administrators, Inc. (5-0)
• Set mileage reimbursement rate at 57.5 cents effective Jan 14, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved traffic control plan for Veranda, Section 26, Precinct 1 (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 6

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 6 meets to approve previous minutes and take action on a request to allocate $161,500 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment at the Mission Bend Community Center. The agenda is brief, consisting primarily of procedural approvals and this single funding item.

• Approve minutes from the September 24, 2019 meeting
• Action on allocating $161,500 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment at Mission Bend Community Center

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 6 approved a funding request for furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The board also approved the minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approved $161,500 for furniture, fixtures and equipment at Mission Bend Community Center (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on September 24, 2019 (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve a $620,847 transfer from the Flood Contingency Account to project accounts. The board also reviews contracts for environmental consulting on two creek rehabilitation projects and considers a tax abatement agreement and a right-of-way easement.

• Transfer of $620,847 from Flood Contingency Account to project accounts
• Contract with Bio-West, Inc. for Big Creek Rehabilitation Project not to exceed $62,050
• Contract with Bio-West, Inc. for Flat Bank Creek Rehabilitation Project not to exceed $62,050
• Tax Abatement Agreement with TDC-DRI Sugar Land, LLC
• Right-of-Way Easement acceptance for Big Creek in Asa Wickson, Abstract A-94

The Board approved transferring $620,847 from the Flood Contingency Account to project accounts. It also authorized environmental consulting agreements for the Big Creek and Flat Bank Creek rehabilitation projects and approved a tax abatement agreement.

• Approved minutes from January 7, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved $620,847 transfer from Flood Contingency Account to project accounts (5-0)
• Approved environmental consulting agreement with Bio-West, Inc. for Big Creek Rehabilitation Project, not to exceed $62,050 (5-0)
• Approved environmental consulting agreement with Bio-West, Inc. for Flat Bank Creek Rehabilitation Project, not to exceed $62,050 (5-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with TDC-DRI Sugar Land, LLC, Precinct 2 (5-0)
• Accepted Drainage District Right-of-Way Easement on Big Creek within Asa Wickson, Abstract A-94, Precinct 1 (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 11

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 11 meets to approve previous minutes and take action on an interlocal agreement. The main item is a contract with Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 132 for the design and construction of mid-block crossings, capped at $10,000.

• Interlocal Agreement with Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 132
• Design and construction of mid-block crossings
• Contract amount not to exceed $10,000

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 11 approved an interlocal agreement for the design and construction of mid-block crossings. The agreement is with Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 132.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Fort Bend County MUD No. 132 for mid-block crossings not to exceed $10,000 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2019 meeting (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve a contract amendment increasing services for the Big Creek Project Phase 2 by $310,000. The board also reviews an interlocal agreement with Harris County Flood Control District for gage station maintenance and holds a closed session to consult with attorneys regarding pending litigation against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

• Amendment to Wetland Technologies Corporation contract for Big Creek Project Phase 2: +$310,000 (total not to exceed $620,000)
• Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Flood Control District for installation and maintenance of gage stations
• Closed session consultation on Case Number 4:18-CV-01739 (Fort Bend County v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

The board approved a contract amendment for the Big Creek Project Phase 2 and an agreement with Harris County for flood gage stations. No action was taken following a closed session regarding litigation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

• Approved $310,000 scope increase for Wetland Technologies Corporation regarding Big Creek Project Phase 2, totaling $620,000 (4-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Flood Control District for installation and maintenance of gage stations (4-0)
• Approved minutes from December 17, 2019 meeting (4-0)
• No action taken on Case Number 4:18-CV-01739 regarding U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on traffic control plans for several new subdivisions, including Sienna Plantation and Walnut Creek. The agenda also includes approving numerous payments for road construction and engineering services funded by mobility bonds, as well as renewing law enforcement agreements with local communities.

• Public hearings on traffic control plans for Sienna Plantation, Walnut Creek, Veranda, Horton Vista Drive, and Tamarron Crossing
• Approval of $423,032.87 payment to Allgood Construction for Gaston Road Segment 1
• Approval of $323,719.74 payment to Dannenbaum Engineering for FM 521 Expansion Project design
• Renewal of law enforcement service agreements with Cinco Residential Property Association and Briargate Community Improvement Association
• Budget transfers including $177,995 for Jail Energy Efficiency Improvements and $44,389 for Sheriff's Office breathing apparatus

The Commissioners Court adopted the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Policy and the 2020 Investment Policy and Strategy. The court also approved numerous engineering payments, land purchases for mobility projects, and a $20,456.31 legal settlement.

• Adopted FY 2021 Budget Policy and 2020 Investment Policy/Strategy (4-0)
• Approved $541,945,184.73 in bills (4-0)
• Approved $20,456.31 settlement for Cause No. 2017-65891 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Bamore Road parcels for $31,007.95 and $39,398.95 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Darst Road and Doris Road parcels for $11,746 and $20,309 (4-0)
• Approved $308,474.88 grant application for Human Trafficking Investigation Project (4-0)
• Denied property tax penalty waiver requests for Frederick J. Williams and Belinda Lee (4-0)
• Approved $347,000 transfer for mental health services grant match (4-0)