Fort Bend County public meetings in 2024

FORT BEND COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD

The Fort Bend County Canvassing Board will meet to take action on the vote recount for the November 5, 2024, election for the office of County Sheriff. This action is conducted pursuant to the Texas Election Code.

• Canvassing of recount votes for the November 5, 2024, Fort Bend County Sheriff election

The Fort Bend County Canvassing Board unanimously approved the canvass of votes for the recount of the November 5, 2024, election for the office of Fort Bend County Sheriff. Elections Administrator John Oldham reported that over 360,000 ballots were retabulated, resulting in eight fewer ballots than the original count. The final winning margin increased from 985 to 986 votes, with Sheriff Fagan gaining one vote.

• Approved canvass of votes for Sheriff recount (3-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors will consider an amendment to a professional engineering agreement and a voting resolution for a board candidate. The board will also discuss the reappointment of a representative to a Sugar Land Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.

• Amendment to professional engineering services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for an additional $40,000 (total not to exceed $60,000)
• Voting Resolution for the 2025-2026 Candidate for Board of Directors, Fort Bend Central Appraisal District
• Reappointment of Pamela Gubbels to the Board of Directors of City of Sugar Land Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 4 through December 31, 2026

The Board approved an additional $40,000 for professional engineering services and allocated votes for the Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Additionally, the Board reappointed a representative to a Sugar Land Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board.

• Approved $40,000 amendment to Freese and Nichols, Inc. contract for a total not to exceed $60,000 (5-0)
• Allocated 25 votes for Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Board of Directors candidates (5-0)
• Reappointed Pamela Gubbels to City of Sugar Land TIRZ No. 4 Board of Directors through Dec 31, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Nov 26, 2024 and Dec 3, 2024 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings for multiple traffic control plans and vote on accepting several new street segments into the county system. The body will also consider budget transfers, grant amendments, and board reappointments.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans including Sienna Section 67 and Jordan Ranch Section 44
• Street acceptance and bond releases for Tamarron Section 60 ($442,069.60) and Section 11 ($518,751.10)
• Budget transfer of $594,753 for District Attorney FY2024 Grant/Project Allocations
• Supplemental Homeland Security grants totaling $79,000 for emergency equipment and SWAT team gear
• Engineering services agreements for the Toll Road Authority with AIG Technical Services and Creamcom Inc.

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a $115.2 million bill payment package and authorized the creation of a new internal Toll Road Department headed by David Gornet. The court also approved a long-term development agreement with DJH Ranching and Hines in Fulshear, which was deliberated in closed session before final approval. Additionally, the court passed resolutions supporting state legislation to prohibit open carry of firearms in public libraries.

• Approved $115,231,785.51 in bills (5-0)
• Created Internal Toll Road Department; hired David Gornet as Executive Director (5-0)
• Approved Agreement with DJH Ranching/Hines for Fulshear land development (5-0)
• Approved $2M transfer for human trafficking victim housing facility (5-0)
• Approved $3.58M CDBG grant agreement for FY2024 (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting ban on open carry of firearms in public libraries (5-0)
• Authorized settlement of Grandes Ricos condemnation suit for $35,000 (5-0)
• Approved sale of real property in Rosenberg and Richmond (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 18

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 18 Board of Directors will meet to discuss a tax allocation agreement. The board will also consider approving minutes from December 19, 2023.

• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Beasley regarding allocation of sales and use tax through September 30, 2039

The Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement regarding the allocation of sales and use tax between Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 18 and the City of Beasley. The agreement is effective through September 30, 2039.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement with City of Beasley on sales and use tax allocation (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 19, 2023 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 9

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 Board of Directors will meet to discuss funding for a 3D visualization video. The board will also review minutes from the September 24, 2024 meeting.

• Request to allocate $6,000 for a 3D visualization video regarding High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Signals

The Commissioners Court approved funding for a 3D visualization video about High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Signals. The board also approved the minutes from the September 24, 2024, meeting.

• Approved $6,000 for a 3D visualization video regarding High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Signals (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 24, 2024, meeting (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors will review a stormwater quality annual report and consider the acceptance of a land donation. The meeting includes actions regarding the reporting and recording of a specific land tract.

• Phase II (Small) MS4 Annual Report for Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit No. TXR040000
• Appraisal of a 2.527-acre tract of land donation (Parcel R456001)
• Special Warranty Donation Deed for 2.527 acres in the Elijah Roark Survey, Abstract No. 77

The Board approved a stormwater quality annual report and authorized the acceptance of a donated land tract. This included approving the land appraisal and the Special Warranty Donation Deed for the property.

• Approved Phase II (Small) MS4 Annual Report for Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (5-0)
• Approved appraisal of a 2.527-acre donated land tract R456001 (5-0)
• Approved Special Warranty Donation Deed for 2.527-acre tract in Elijah Roark Survey, Abstract No. 77 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will discuss several transfers of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for health programs, courtroom upgrades, and water supply. The body is also reviewing road plats, bridge replacement bids, and various board appointments.

• Request to transfer ARPA funds including $1,619,295.30 to close out projects and $517,630 for Health and Human Services
• Authorization to use $368,920.25 for a mobile command vehicle
• Bids for Pecan Creek Bridge Replacement Project and design/build for Road and Bridge Beechnut Bay Enclosure
• Agreement with Fort Bend History Association for professional services not to exceed $112,500
• Purchase of Parcel R78100_23 for Evergreen SEG 1 in the amount of $31,877.40

The Commissioners Court approved over $30 million in bills and authorized several land acquisitions for mobility projects. The court also approved multiple ARPA fund transfers for health services and courtroom upgrades. A block motion to approve 89th legislative session priorities failed.

• Approved bills totaling $30,415,527.13 (5-0)
• Authorized eminent domain for Bullhead Slough Project #20410 (5-0)
• Approved $368,920.25 for a mobile command vehicle (5-0)
• Approved $217,500 for an Animal Services Pet Adoption Mobile Unit (5-0)
• Approved ARPA fund transfers totaling $2,783,433.47 for various projects (5-0)
• Approved $7,000 settlement for 10th Street Project No. 20106 (5-0)
• Approved $112,500 and $30,000 agreements with Fort Bend History Association (5-0)
• Denied block motion for 89th legislative session priorities (2-2-1)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will meet to discuss purchasing heavy machinery and acting on tax abatement agreements. The board will also review minutes from the November 12, 2024, meeting.

• Purchase of one excavator from Mustang Cat not to exceed $469,938.07
• Purchase of one bulldozer from Mustang Cat not to exceed $481,496.55
• Tax Abatement Agreement with Old 300 Storage Center, LLC in Reinvestment Zone No. 26, Precinct 2
• Second Amendment to the Tax Abatement Agreement with Areit Sugar Land CC, LLC in Precinct 3

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board unanimously approved tax abatement agreements for two commercial properties in Precincts 2 and 3. The board also authorized the purchase of an excavator and a bulldozer from Mustang Cat, with costs not to exceed $469,938.07 and $481,496.55 respectively, funded by Certificates of Obligation. All items passed with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved minutes from Nov 12 meeting (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement for Old 300 Storage Center, LLC in Precinct 2 (5-0)
• Approved second amendment to tax abatement for Areit Sugar Land CC, LLC in Precinct 3 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of excavator from Mustang Cat, not to exceed $469,938.07 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of bulldozer from Mustang Cat, not to exceed $481,496.55 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings for traffic control plans in Jordan Ranch and Vacek Country Meadows. The body is also considering several street acceptances, budget transfers, and grant awards for health and emergency services.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans: Jordan Ranch Section 43 and Vacek Country Meadows Section 1
• Budget transfer of $357,569 from ARPA funds to Lucille's 1913 Community Kitchen
• Grant award of $174,351.00 from Department of State Health Services for STD/HIV-Disease Intervention Specialists
• Grant award of $188,840.00 for a generator at the Gus George Academy
• Street acceptances and bond releases for Winfield Lakes North Sec 5, Sienna Section 57, and Briarwood Crossing Sections 8 and 16

Commissioners Court approved over $43 million in bills and authorized several mobility and park improvements. The court also accepted a $156,150 grant for a generator at the Gus George Academy and approved a settlement regarding opioid litigation with Kroger.

• Approved bills totaling $43,000,703.59 (5-0)
• Approved $156,150 grant for Gus George Academy generator (5-0)
• Authorized settlement participation and release forms for Kroger in opioid litigation (5-0)
• Approved $2,560,844 for jail HVAC equipment change order (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M interlocal agreement with City of Sugar Land for Microtransit Pilot Program (5-0)
• Increased livestock impound care and feeding rate to $30 per head per day (5-0)
• Approved $748,760 agreement with Meador Staffing Services, Inc. (5-0)
• Tabled ARPA transfer of $357,569 for Lucille's 1913 Community Kitchen

NOTICE OF ATTENDANCE

A quorum of the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will attend the 2024 Fort Bend Legislative Conference and Elected Officials Reception. The document states there will be no formal action taken.

• Attendance at the 2024 Fort Bend Legislative Conference and Elected Officials Reception

The Commissioners Court attended the 2024 Fort Bend Legislative Conference and Elected Officials Reception. The document states that no formal action was taken.

SPECIAL SESSION 2

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will meet to officially canvass votes from the November 5, 2024, General Election. The body will also canvass results for two special elections regarding county assistance districts.

• Canvass votes for the November 5, 2024 General Election
• Canvass votes for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 5 Special Election
• Canvass votes for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 24 Special Election

The Commissioners Court approved the canvass of votes for the November 5, 2024, General Election and two special elections for county assistance districts. Judge George delegated recount coordinator duties to Elections Administrator John Oldham following a recount request for the Sheriff's race.

• Approved canvass of votes for the November 5, 2024 General Election (4-0)
• Accepted the report of the canvass for the November 5, 2024 General Election (4-0)
• Accepted results of the Special Election for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 5 (4-0)
• Accepted results of the Special Election for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 24 (4-0)
• Delegated recount coordinator duties to John Oldham

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 2

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 2 Board of Directors will meet to discuss a First Amendment to a Joint Participation Agreement with Fort Bend County. This agreement concerns the design and construction of an access road within the district.

• First Amendment to Joint Participation Agreement for access road design and construction

The Commissioners Court held a special meeting for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 2. They unanimously approved a First Amendment to the Joint Participation Agreement regarding the design and construction of an access road within the district. The meeting also included the approval of previous minutes from August 27, 2024.

• Approved minutes from August 27, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Joint Participation Agreement for access road design/construction (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will conduct public hearings regarding the FY2023 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for low- and moderate-income housing. The body will also consider the acceptance of traffic control plans for multiple developments and various budget transfers.

• Public hearing on housing and community development needs for low- and moderate-income persons
• Traffic control plan hearings for Jordan Ranch, Glendale Lakes, Grand Mission Estates, Harvest Green, and Wallingford Park Drive
• Budget transfer of $403,759 for Eventide Recorder System and RAMS Aviation Maintenance upgrades
• Budget transfer of $238,900 from ARPA Fund Balance into ARPA-ADMIN Contingency
• Release of a $170,214.10 bond for Briarwood Crossing Section 6

The Commissioners Court authorized several large-scale infrastructure projects, including a new Information Technology facility and various road projects funded by mobility bonds. The court also approved numerous interlocal agreements for law enforcement services and settled multiple real property disputes.

• Approved $19,890,000 for construction of future IT Facility (5-0)
• Approved $6,587,411.60 contract to R Construction Civil, LLC for Huggins Drive (5-0)
• Authorized $1,200,000 to pay employees for exempt compensatory balances (5-0)
• Approved $526,000 Collaborative Opioid Proposal for settlement funding (5-0)
• Authorized $576,360 balance payment to settle FM 521 North eminent domain case (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 advance payment to Stonehenge Holdings for Epicenter operations (5-0)
• Approved $17,521,026.68 in bills and $36,749,483.30 in ratified disbursements (5-0)
• Approved $110,000 settlement for Evergreen Street Segment 2 parcels (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors will discuss purchasing equipment and acquiring drainage easements for the Big Creek project. The board is also considering funding transfers for the Dutch John's Creek Outfall Repair Project and bidding for Long Point Creek improvements.

• Purchase of one Link-belt boom from Nueces Power Equipment for $291,446.75
• Purchase of drainage easements 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 15, and 32 within the C.B. Stewart Survey
• Transfer of $106,219 for the 2025 Dutch John's Creek Outfall Repair Project No. 25001x and Flood Contingency
• Authorization to advertise bids for Long Point Creek Channel Rehabilitation and Conveyance Improvements
• Purchase of a replacement service body for Unit W116 not to exceed $20,000

The Drainage District Board approved the purchase of a Link-belt excavator for $291,446.75 and authorized the use of Certificates of Obligation for a replacement service body up to $20,000. The board also accepted multiple drainage easements in Precinct 4 funded by a Big Creek grant and authorized bids for Long Point Creek channel rehabilitation.

• Approved minutes from October 22, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Authorized Certificates of Obligation for replacement service body for Unit W116, not to exceed $20,000 (5-0)
• Approved acceptance and purchase of drainage easements 5, 6, and 7 in C.B. Stewart Survey, Abstract 90 (5-0)
• Approved acceptance and purchase of drainage easement 32 in C.B. Stewart Survey, Abstract 90 (5-0)
• Approved acceptance and purchase of drainage easement 15 in C.B. Stewart Survey, Abstract 90 (5-0)
• Approved acceptance and purchase of drainage easements 11 and 12 in C.B. Stewart Survey, Abstract 90 (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $106,219 from completed flood bond projects to Dutch John's Creek Outfall Repair Project No. 25001x and Flood Contingency
• Authorized advertising for bids for Long Point Creek Channel Rehabilitation and Conveyance Improvements

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will meet to discuss a consulting agreement. The board is considering action on a contract for grant administration services.

• Agreement with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. (RFP 24-038) for Grant Consulting and Administration Services

The Drainage District Board approved a contract for grant consulting and administration services. The board also approved the minutes from the October 8, 2024, meeting.

• Approved agreement with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. for Grant Consulting and Administration Services (4-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on October 8, 2024 (4-0)

JOINT COUNTY ASSISTANCE DISTRICTS

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance Districts 1, 7, 10, and 11 will meet to discuss law enforcement services. The board is considering two interlocal agreements for contract motorcycle deputies provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 1.

• Interlocal Motorcycle Deputy Agreement for Districts 1, 7, 10, and 11 effective through September 30, 2025
• Interlocal Motorcycle Deputy Agreement for Districts 7 and 10 effective through September 30, 2025

The Commissioners Court approved two interlocal agreements for additional law enforcement services provided by the Office of Constable Precinct 1. Both agreements provide for one contract motorcycle deputy with costs split among participating districts through September 30, 2025.

• Approved motorcycle deputy agreement for Assistance Districts 1, 7, 10, and 11 (4-0)
• Approved motorcycle deputy agreement for Assistance Districts 7 and 10 (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for Assistance Districts 1, 7, 10, and 11 (4-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on several traffic control plans and discuss various budget transfers. The body is also reviewing grant awards, street acceptances, and several construction bid authorizations.

• Acceptance of $2,014,264.00 Homeland Security Grants Program award from the State of Texas
• Budget transfer of $649,720 from ARPA-Admin to ARPA-Revenue for technology access
• Renewal agreements with Votec Corporation (up to $173,180.14) and Clarivate (up to $164,409.18)
• Bid authorizations for construction at Glenn Lakes, Lexington Boulevard, and a Mason Road roundabout
• Public hearings for traffic control plans in Candela, Harvest Green, Firethorne, Sienna, and Waterside Estates

The Commissioners Court approved the 2024 Fort Bend County Parks and Trails Vision Plan and authorized over $16 million in bills. The court also approved several interlocal agreements for law enforcement services and accepted multiple traffic control plans.

• Approved 2024 Fort Bend County Parks and Trails Vision Plan (4-0)
• Approved bills totaling $16,278,475.30 (4-0)
• Approved $2.5M broadband expansion agreement with Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (4-0)
• Accepted 8 traffic control plans for various precincts (4-0)
• Approved $2,014,264 grant for Homeland Security Grants Program (4-0)
• Approved amendment to nonconsent towing and storage rules (4-0)
• Authorized $10,000 and $2,250 for litigation expenses in two separate cases (3-0)
• Approved $75,000 grant to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels pending funds (4-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will meet to discuss a budget transfer for FY2024. The board will also review minutes from a September public hearing and meeting.

• Proposed transfer of $293,760 from McCrary Road Elevation Project No. 19025 to West of Rosenberg Flood Bond Project No. 24006

The Drainage District Board approved a transfer of FY2024 funds from one elevation project to a flood bond project. The board also approved the minutes from late September meetings.

• Approved $293,760 transfer from McCrary Road Elevation Project No. 19025 to West of Rosenberg Flood Bond Project No. 24006 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of public hearing (Sept 23, 2024) and meeting (Sept 24, 2024) (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of Flood Damage Prevention Regulations. The body is also considering various law enforcement service agreements, street acceptances, and grant awards.

• Public hearing for adoption of Flood Damage Prevention Regulations
• Grant award of $567,386 for Public Transportation from the Federal Transit Administration
• Grant award of $182,607 for District Attorney's Violence Against Women project
• Contract renewal with Indigent Health Care Solutions Ltd. for $98,079.48
• Street acceptance and bond release of $274,769.60 for Glendale Lakes Section 8

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the use of $2 million in ERA2 funds for rental assistance and authorized the acceptance of a deed for transitional housing. In a split vote, the court terminated the order prohibiting weapons at county libraries. The session also included the approval of numerous contracts, budget transfers, and the creation of a new Director of Government Relations position.

• Approved $2M ERA2 funds for rental/utility assistance (5-0)
• Terminated library weapon prohibition signs (3-1-1)
• Authorized acceptance of deed for transitional housing (5-0)
• Approved $12.48M grant application for 10th Street project (5-0)
• Created new Director of Government Relations position (5-0)
• Approved $5.9M Digital Equity Grant application (5-0)
• Approved $182,607 VAW grant acceptance (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 transfer for November election ballot stock (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY2025 budget and the 2024 tax rate. The board will also consider several fund transfers from the McCrary Road Elevation Project to other drainage initiatives.

• Proposed 2024 Total Tax Rate of $0.010000
• Transfer of $120,000 from McCrary Road Elevation Project to Benton Road and Rohan Road Project
• Transfer of $46,800 from McCrary Road Elevation Project to North Kendleton Flood Mitigation Plan
• Transfer of $172,152 from McCrary Road Elevation Project to Brazos River Bathymetric Survey Project
• Engineering services agreement with EHRA for Precinct 3 regional basin sites not to exceed $117,140

The Board unanimously approved the FY2025 budget and decreased the total tax rate to $0.0100. Several fund transfers from the McCrary Road Elevation Project were approved for other drainage projects. The Board also authorized engineering services for regional basin sites in Precinct 3.

• Adopted FY2025 Budget (5-0)
• Decreased total tax rate to $0.0100, a 16.39% decrease (5-0)
• Approved $120,000 transfer from McCrary Road Elevation Project to Benton Road and Rohan Road Project (5-0)
• Approved $46,800 transfer from McCrary Road Elevation Project to North Kendleton Flood Mitigation Plan Project (5-0)
• Approved $172,152 transfer from McCrary Road Elevation Project to Brazos River Bathymetric Survey Project (5-0)
• Approved engineering services addendum with EHRA for Precinct 3 regional basin sites not to exceed $117,140 (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 Drainage District Fleet Management and take-home vehicle list (5-0)
• Adopted FY2025 Proposed Positions (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 9

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 Board of Directors will meet to discuss funding for a transit project. The board will also review minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting.

• Request to allocate $64,738.94 for Westpark Park and Ride, Precinct 1

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 approved a fund allocation for the Westpark Park and Ride in Precinct 1. The board also approved the minutes from the August 27, 2024, meeting.

• Approved $64,738.94 allocation for Westpark Park and Ride, Precinct 1 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on August 27, 2024 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY2025 budget and a grant for diesel emission reduction. The body is also reviewing numerous traffic control plans and street acceptances across several precincts.

• Public hearing on the Proposed FY2025 budget for Fort Bend County
• Public hearing for EPA Grant No. 02F57601 regarding Diesel Emission Reduction Act for Frito-Lay-Rosenberg
• Street acceptance and bond release of $452,480.00 for Bissonnet Street and Westmoor Drive Std
• Street acceptance and bond release of $246,765.40 for Sienna Section 49
• Law enforcement service agreements with Firethorne Community Association, MUD 134D, and Grand Lakes MUD No. 1

The Commissioners Court approved a $731.6 million budget for FY2025 and adopted a total property tax rate of $0.4120, representing a 0.04 percent decrease. The court also approved salary adjustments for elected officials and froze 58 vacant Sheriff's Office positions to fund law enforcement pay increases.

• Adopted FY2025 Budget of $731.6 million (5-0)
• Decreased total property tax rate to $0.4120 (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 salaries for elected officials (4-1)
• Froze 58 vacant Sheriff's Office positions to fund compensation adjustments (5-0)
• Approved $31.6M inmate medical services contract with Wellpath LLC (5-0)
• Approved $2.5M funding for TW Davis YMCA project (5-0)
• Terminated fire service agreements with City of Richmond and City of Rosenberg (4-0)
• Approved $14.1M in bills (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING

The Board of Directors for the Fort Bend County Drainage District will meet to conduct a public hearing. The discussion will focus on the proposed FY2025 budget for the county.

• Public hearing on the Proposed FY2025 Budget

The Drainage District Board conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed FY2025 budget for the Fort Bend County Drainage District. No public comments were recorded during the hearing, and no formal votes on the budget were taken during this session.

PUBLIC HEARING

The Commissioners Court will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed FY2025 Budget for Fort Bend County. This hearing is held pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.067.

• Public hearing on the Proposed FY2025 Budget

The Commissioners Court conducted a public hearing regarding the Proposed FY2025 Budget. Two residents provided public comments expressing concerns about the budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the hearing.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on various traffic control plans and decide on the acceptance of several new streets. The body is also considering the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority budget and capital improvement plan for 2024-2025.

• Approval of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority Budget and 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution for the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road extension from Boothline Road to SH 36
• Acceptance of streets in Jordan Ranch (Sections 36, 38, 39, 40, 41) and Tamarron West Section 3
• Interlocal Agreement for law enforcement services between the County and Fulshear Municipal Utility District No. 3
• Budget transfers including $33,800 for Parks and $30,000 for Information Technology hardware

The Commissioners Court approved several multi-million dollar mobility bond projects, including paving for Greenbusch Road and construction for Stella Road. The court also authorized $1.2M to pay exempt compensatory balances for employees and approved a $1.1M disaster recovery site for IT. Additionally, a $82,500 legal settlement was approved for Cause No. 22-DCV-294704.

• Awarded $8,405,027.22 contract to Sequeira Civil Construction for Greenbusch Road (4-0)
• Awarded $6,412,843.34 contract to Texas Sterling Construction Co. for Stella Road (4-0)
• Approved $1.2M to pay exempt compensatory balances for employees (4-0)
• Authorized $1,105,300 from Debt Services for an IT Disaster Recovery Site (4-0)
• Approved $82,500 settlement for Cause No. 22-DCV-294704 (4-0)
• Set Hazmat response billing rates at $1,200/hr in-county and $1,500/hr out-of-county (4-0)
• Approved $4,910,612 ARPA budget amendment for future contingency (4-0)
• Accepted 16 traffic control plans for various precincts (4-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors will propose the 2024 tax rate and schedule public hearings for the FY2025 budget. The board is also considering tax abatement agreements for two entities and a budget transfer for maintenance funds.

• Proposed 2024 Total Drainage District Tax Rate of 0.010000
• Proposed $150,000 budget transfer for Fuel & Oil and Supplies & Maintenance
• Tax Abatement Agreement with Bypass BESS II, LLC (Precinct 2, Town of Thompsons Reinvestment Zone No. 3)
• Tax Abatement Agreement with Bypass BESS III, LLC (Precinct 2, Town of Thompsons Reinvestment Zone No. 3)
• Public hearings for FY2025 Proposed Budget set for September 23 and 24, 2024

The board unanimously approved a decreased total tax rate of $0.0100. Other actions included approving tax abatement agreements for two entities and scheduling public hearings for the FY2025 budget.

• Decreased total property tax rate to $0.0100 (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement agreements for Bypass BESS II, LLC and Bypass BESS III, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 fund transfer for fuel, oil, supplies, and maintenance (5-0)
• Ratified out-of-state travel for J. Bao to attend a conference in San Diego (5-0)
• Scheduled FY2025 budget public hearings for Sept. 23 and 24, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 13, 2024 meeting (5-0)

JOINT COUNTY ASSISTANCE DISTRICTS

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance Districts 2, 6, 9, and 11 will meet to discuss funding for physical activity programs in Precinct 4. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings held between December 2023 and August 2024.

• Agreement with Fit Houston for Precinct 4 physical activity programs through September 30, 2025
• Funding for Fit Houston: $16,050 from CAD 2
• Funding for Fit Houston: $16,050 from CAD 6
• Funding for Fit Houston: $16,050 from CAD 9
• Funding for Fit Houston: $16,050 from CAD 11

The Commissioners Court approved an agreement with Fit Houston to implement physical activity programs for Precinct 4 through September 30, 2025. The programs are funded by four County Assistance Districts.

• Approved agreement with Fit Houston for Precinct 4 physical activity programs (5-0)
• Allocated $16,050 each from CAD 2, 6, 9, and 11 for Fit Houston agreement (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for CAD 2, 6, 9, and 11 from various 2023 and 2024 dates (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on traffic control plans for several residential sections. The body is also considering multiple state and federal grants for public transportation and various budget transfers.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans: Jones Creek Reserve, Sienna Parkway, Trillium, and Harvest Green
• Public transportation grants from TxDOT totaling $952,185
• Budget transfer of $733,645 to allocate funds from Cadence Bank earning credit
• Street acceptance and bond releases for Sienna Section 46 ($214,672.50) and Village of Bees Creek Section 30 ($179,270.00)
• Approval of plats for Katy Wellness Plaza, Estates on Blase Road, and other developments

The Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a total property tax rate of $0.4120, representing a 0.04 percent decrease from the previous year. The court also authorized the use of eminent domain for the Lexington Boulevard project and approved a $25.1 million budget amendment related to tax anticipation notes. Additionally, the court approved FY2025 salaries for elected officials in a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Meyers dissenting.

• Adopted total tax rate of $0.4120 (5-0)
• Authorized eminent domain for Lexington Blvd Project 20405 (5-0)
• Approved $25,138,163 budget amendment for tax notes (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 elected official salaries (4-1)
• Approved $13.48M in bills and $16.65M in disbursements (5-0)
• Appointed Roosevelt Weeks as Library Director (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M project management agreements for mobility bonds (5-0)
• Approved ARPA fund transfers for water and broadband projects (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will meet to discuss funding for storm damage restoration and a contract amendment for drainage report reviews. The board will also consider a tax abatement agreement for a reinvestment zone.

• Contract amendment with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for $120,000, bringing the total not to exceed $140,000
• Funding assistance request to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for Hurricane Beryl damages with a 25% local contribution
• Tax Abatement Agreement with Crowned Heron 2, LLC, Town of Thompsons Reinvestment Zone No. 1

The Board approved a request for USDA funding assistance to restore damages from Hurricane Beryl. It also authorized a contract amendment for drainage report reviews and a tax abatement agreement.

• Approved First Amendment to Freese and Nichols, Inc. agreement for $120,000, totaling $140,000 (5-0)
• Approved request to USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for Hurricane Beryl restoration funding with a 25% local contribution (5-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with Crowned Heron 2, LLC, Town of Thompsons Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 23, 2024 meeting (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 11

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 11 Board of Directors will meet to discuss funding for infrastructure. The board is considering a request to allocate funds for the design and construction of pedestrian bridges.

• Request to allocate $1,635,505 for Pedestrian Bridges, Project No. 23420x, Precinct 4

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 11 approved funding for the design and construction of pedestrian bridges to connect trails in the Mission Bend area. The board also approved the minutes from the May 14, 2024, meeting.

• Approved $1,635,505 for design and construction of Pedestrian Bridges, Project No. 23420x, Precinct 4 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on May 14, 2024 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on traffic control plans and a plat for Pollard Replat at Pecan Bend. The body will also consider several budget transfers and the acceptance of new streets in various precincts.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans including Fort Bend County ISD schools and Stonecreek Estates Section 14
• Budget transfer of $250,000 for Information Technology software purchases
• Budget transfer of $117,000 for Emergency Medical Services supplies
• Acceptance of streets in Tamarron West Section 4 with a bond release of $527,660.00
• Recording of the Order of General Election for November 5, 2024

The Commissioners Court approved over $22.8 million in bills and ratified $29.9 million in time-sensitive disbursements. The court authorized several property acquisitions for mobility projects and approved the creation of a new County Assistance District in the Fresno area.

• Approved bills totaling $22,852,539.86 (5-0)
• Ratified time-sensitive disbursements of $29,939,224.35 (5-0)
• Approved elections for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 5 and No. 24 (5-0)
• Authorized eminent domain for Evergreen Street Segment 2 - Project 20123x (5-0)
• Approved $1.4M road construction bid for Front Street to Ballew Construction, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $913,637.40 bid for Church Street Realignment to DVL Enterprises, LLC (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of property for 10th Street and Wallis Street projects (5-0)
• Approved $3.6M property acquisition in Fulshear (5-0)

SPECIAL SESSION 2

The Commissioners Court will hold a workshop to receive updates on the American Rescue Plan Act Budget. The discussion focuses on County Departments with available balances that are not yet committed to contracts or purchase orders.

• Workshop on American Rescue Plan Act Budget available balances

The Commissioners Court conducted a workshop to review available balances in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget. Director of Finance & Investments Pamela Gubbels identified various departments and projects with remaining funds. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

SPECIAL SESSION 2

The Commissioners Court will hold a workshop to receive a presentation from Health and Human Services. The discussion focuses on the establishment of a community health system in Fort Bend County.

• Workshop presentation from Health and Human Services regarding a community health system

The Commissioners Court conducted a workshop to receive presentations regarding the establishment of a hospital district in Fort Bend County. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

SPECIAL SESSION 2

The Commissioners Court will meet in closed session to deliberate on economic development and security audits. The body will then reconvene in open session to consider taking action on these matters.

• Economic development negotiations regarding Mixed Use Property Development
• Security assessments regarding Employee Information Manual 604: Acceptable Use of Information Systems

The Commissioners Court approved the creation of a new Security Firewall Engineer / Administrator position within the Information Technology department. No action was taken regarding mixed-use property development discussions.

• Approved creation of Security Firewall Engineer / Administrator IT position (5-0)

BUDGET WORKSHOP

The Commissioners Court is meeting to conduct budget workshops. These discussions include a review of Capital Improvement Projects.

• Budget workshops
• Capital Improvement Projects

The Commissioners Court conducted a budget workshop to review the FY2025 Recommended Budget. The session covered proposed spending increases, tax rate recommendations, and capital improvement projects. No final votes were recorded during this workshop.

• Reviewed proposed FY2025 budget of $720.6 million (6.6% increase over FY2024)
• Reviewed recommendation for 33 new positions and 164 new vehicles totaling $10.8 million
• Discussed proposed tax rate of $0.414 (a $0.0149 reduction from prior year)
• Reviewed $14.7 million placeholder for salary adjustments
• Identified 10 departments for further budget request review
• Reviewed recommended Capital Improvement Projects including Fuel Island Upgrades and Kitty Hollow Lake Dam Rehabilitation

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will discuss ratifying a local disaster declaration extension and funding reimbursements related to Hurricane Beryl. The body is also reviewing several traffic control plans and modifications to the Major Thoroughfare Plan.

• Public hearing to modify Major Thoroughfare Plan for Spacek Road and Hand Road
• Acceptance of $110,865 H-GAC grant for law enforcement training
• Authorization to bid construction for Stella Road and Chimney Rock Road
• Release of $532,183.40 bond for street acceptance in Sienna Section 55
• Proposed $30,000 transfer from ARPA-Admin Contingency to Teacher Training Program

The Commissioners Court ratified a $38.49 million grant for Brazos River infrastructure restoration and approved several Hurricane Beryl recovery measures. The court also adopted a Disparity Study to address inequities in county contracting and authorized various mobility bond projects.

• Ratified $38,492,516 General Land Office grant for Brazos River infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved $1.39M agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc. for body cameras (5-0)
• Adopted Mason Tillman Associates Disparity Study and authorized $125,000 for implementation (5-0)
• Approved payment for part-time employees during Hurricane Beryl closure (5-0)
• Approved $1M staff augmentation contract with C & T Information Technology Consulting (5-0)
• Authorized $80,000 transfer for pre-numbered ballot stock for November 2024 election (5-0)
• Approved $31,045,650.19 in bills (5-0)
• Authorized $150,000 for Fire Marshal's Office bulldozer purchase (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and record property tax write-offs. The tax write-offs are submitted on behalf of the Tax Assessor-Collector.

• 10/20 Year Write Off of Property Taxes pursuant to Texas Property Tax Code Section 33.05

The Drainage District Board approved the 10/20 year write-off of property taxes for the district. The board also approved the minutes from the July 9, 2024, meeting.

• Approved 10/20 Year Write Off of Property Taxes (5-0)
• Approved minutes of regular meeting for July 9, 2024, postponed to July 10, 2024 (5-0)

SPECIAL SESSION 2

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special session on July 10, 2024. The agenda included taking action in response to Hurricane Beryl and deliberating in closed session on economic development negotiations for a mixed-use property development. The court then reconvened in open session to consider action on that same development project.

• Action in response to Hurricane Beryl
• Closed session deliberation on economic development negotiations
• Open session consideration of Mixed Use Property Development

The Commissioners Court approved a professional consulting services agreement with RCLCO for an Economic Impact Statement related to mixed-use property development. The court also granted purchasing act exemptions for the services. An item regarding Hurricane Beryl was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved agreement with RCLCO for Economic Impact Statement services not to exceed $100,000 (5-0)
• Granted economic development and professional/personal services exemptions under County Purchasing Act (5-0)
• Pulled action item regarding Hurricane Beryl

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will review two engineering contracts funded by the Drainage fund. The board will consider an amendment to increase the contract for the Kitty Hollow Lake Dam Repair Project and a new agreement for testing services on the Brazos River.

• First Amendment to Agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for Kitty Hollow Lake Dam Repair Project: additional $128,011, total contract not to exceed $527,559
• Professional Service Agreement with U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center for Brazos River testing services: not to exceed $172,152
• Approval of minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting

The board approved an amendment for engineering services for the Kitty Hollow Lake Dam Repair Project and a professional service agreement for Brazos River testing. The meeting was postponed from July 9 to July 10, 2024, due to inclement weather.

• Approved minutes from June 25, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved $128,011 amendment for Freese & Nichols, Inc. regarding Kitty Hollow Lake Dam Repair Project, bringing total contract to $527,559 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center for Brazos River testing services up to $172,152 through October 1, 2025 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings to accept traffic control plans for seven new residential developments. The agenda also includes a consent agenda covering out-of-state travel for county officials, numerous budget transfers totaling over $1 million, and the acceptance of streets in several subdivisions with bond releases.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans in Saddlespur Lane, Candela, Adelfina Street, The Grand at Aliana, Cody Mountain Trail, and Arabella on the Prairie.
• Acceptance of streets in Harvest Green Sections 25A and 25B, releasing bonds totaling $575,847.
• Budget transfer of $648,824 from Information Technology Fees to Capital Acquisitions for Subscription Base Information Technology Agreements (SBITAs).
• Budget transfer of $403,305 from American Rescue Plan Act funds for consulting fees.
• Approval of out-of-state travel for County Attorney, District Clerk, and Tax Assessor to conferences in Las Vegas, Tampa, and Washington D.C.

The Commissioners Court approved the development of two new affordable housing projects and authorized over $1.3 million for ambulance equipment and alerting systems. The court also approved various road project settlements and accepted several street dedications.

• Approved affordable housing developments at Hanover Lakemont and Vista Williams Ranch (5-0)
• Authorized up to $750,000 for 6 new ambulances and $550,153 for station alerting systems (5-0)
• Approved $10.47M in bills and ratified $18.16M in time-sensitive disbursements (5-0)
• Authorized settlement of Case No. 24-CCV-074561 (Benton Road Project) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 6 land parcels for road projects using Mobility Bonds (5-0)
• Accepted street dedications in Harvest Green, Wheatfall, Fulbrook, and Walnut Creek (5-0)
• Tabled Detention Staffing Proposal for a future meeting
• Approved appointment of Dr. Daniel Wong to Sienna Plantation Levee Improvement District Board (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Board of Directors will vote on amendments to existing contracts for appraisal and drainage consulting services. They will also approve an audit engagement letter and a budget transfer for flood insurance projects.

• Amend Valbridge Property Advisors contract for Big Creek Project appraisal by $15,000 (total not to exceed $67,600)
• Amend Halff Associates Inc. contract for drainage reviews by $80,000 (total not to exceed $160,000)
• Approve audit engagement with Whitney Penn, LLP for fiscal year ending Sept 30, 2024 (not to exceed $13,500)
• Transfer $55,000 from McCrary Road Elevation project to National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System project

The Board unanimously approved two contract amendments for appraisal and consulting services, an audit engagement letter, and a project fund transfer. All items were passed with 5-0 votes.

• Approved $15,000 amendment for Valbridge Property Advisors appraisal services for Big Creek Project (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 amendment for Halff Associates Inc. drainage review consulting (5-0)
• Approved audit engagement letter with Whitney Penn, LLP not to exceed $13,500 (5-0)
• Approved $55,000 transfer from McCrary Road Elevation project to National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System project (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 28, 2024 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings to accept traffic control plans for several residential subdivisions. The agenda also includes consent items for approving street acceptances with bond releases, minor budget transfers, out-of-state travel, and engineering agreements for the Toll Road Authority.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans in Teal Run, Stonecreek Estates, Sienna, Colony Lake Estates, and Twin Oaks Village.
• Acceptance of streets in Harvest Green Sec 30 with a $416,150 bond release.
• Acceptance of streets in Bellfort Farms Sec 1 with a $240,985 bond release.
• Approval of a $223,968 DOJ grant for the Sheriff's Office for incarceration costs.
• Approval of engineering services agreements for the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority.

The Commissioners Court approved over $24.7 million in bills and ratified $18.8 million in time-sensitive disbursements. The court authorized several mobility and facility projects, including a $4 million interlocal agreement for the StaMo Sports Park. Various traffic control plans, street acceptances, and budget transfers were also approved.

• Approved bills totaling $24,758,170.33 (5-0)
• Ratified time-sensitive disbursements of $18,800,502.34 (5-0)
• Approved $4M interlocal agreement with City of Missouri City for StaMo Sports Park (5-0)
• Approved $999,022.90 contract with Traf-Tex, Inc. for traffic signal installation (5-0)
• Authorized up to $737,500 for Mission Bend Senior Center design services (5-0)
• Approved $223,968 DOJ grant for Sheriff's Office inmate costs (5-0)
• Authorized $10,000 for litigation expenses regarding 10th Street Project (5-0)
• Approved traffic control plans for seven locations including Sienna and Trillium (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on traffic control plans for new subdivisions and a major thoroughfare revision. The agenda also includes consent items for accepting street bonds, approving plats, processing budget transfers, and recording financial audits for emergency districts.

• Public hearings on traffic control plans for Jordan Ranch, Sorrento, Candela, Caldwell Ranch, Bellaire Blvd, Westmoor Drive, Trillium, and Sendero Tract.
• Public hearing on Major Thoroughfare Plan revision for Spacek Road/Williams School Road between SH 36 and FM 361.
• Acceptance of street dedication bonds: Sienna Parkway Sec 5 ($476,923.04), Jordan Ranch Sec 27 ($97,090.00), Crescent Spring Drive Sec 1 ($137,320.40), Walnut Creek Sec 23 ($153,230.00), and Mission Trace Sec 1 ($256,970.00).
• Approval of budget transfers including $100,000 for election contract reimbursements and $40,374 for a mobile application.
• Approval of out-of-state travel for Animal Services to transport 35 shelter pets to rescue partners in multiple states.

The Commissioners Court approved a $9.49M construction contract for the African American Memorial and authorized nearly $2M for land purchase in Rosenberg. The court also established a pet adoption incentive program and appointed an interim Library Director.

• Awarded $9,498,137.82 contract to SpawGlass Civil Construction, Inc. for African American Memorial Phase One (5-0)
• Approved land purchase in Rosenberg not to exceed $1,967,800 (5-0)
• Approved County Pet Adoption Program with $137,750 transfer for food and medicine incentives (5-0)
• Appointed Monique Franklin as interim Library Director (5-0)
• Approved $3M interlocal agreement with City of Meadows Place for Dorrance Lane mobility project (5-0)
• Approved $22,730,889.65 in bills and ratified $17,972,472.49 in disbursements (5-0)
• Approved modification of Major Thoroughfare Plan for Spacek Road/Williams School Road (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 TCDRS plan with 12.61% employer contribution rate and no COLA (5-0)

NOTICE OF ATTENDANCE

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will attend two events at the Sugar Land Regional Airport on May 30, 2024. A quorum of members will participate in an executive presentation with the Texas General Land Office and a press conference regarding regional mitigation projects. The agenda explicitly states that no formal action will be taken during either event.

• Executive presentation with Texas General Land Office at 12888-B Highway 6 S.
• Press conference for Texas General Land Office check presentation at Sheriff's Office Hangar
• No formal action or votes scheduled for this meeting

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court attended an executive presentation and a press conference. The provided document is a notice of attendance and records that no formal action was taken.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on traffic control plans for several residential subdivisions. The agenda includes approving toll road alignments for the Fort Bend Parkway and a construction agreement for the Westpark Tollway Extension. Commissioners will also vote on accepting completed streets in multiple developments and approving various grants and budget transfers.

• Public hearings on traffic control plans for Cinco Terrace Drive, Sienna Section 50B, and Emberly Sections 2 and 5.
• Interlocal agreement with Town of Thompsons for road work on Jerry Road, YU Jones Road, Blidel Road, and Lockwood Road, capped at $393,317.66.
• Fort Bend Toll Road Authority resolutions for Fort Bend Parkway Segments B-4 and C, authorizing right-of-way acquisition.
• Construction agreement with Harper Brothers Construction LLC for the Fort Bend Westpark Tollway Extension.
• Acceptance of streets in Harvest Green Sec 28 ($213,500 bond release), Tamarron Section 33 ($379,713.60 bond release), and The Grove at Riverstone Section One ($243,740 bond release).

The Commissioners Court authorized over $2.7 million in grant funds for the Arcola water treatment plant loan prepayment. The court also approved several tax abatement agreements for battery energy storage facilities and authorized the use of eminent domain for the FM 521 South project.

• Approved $2,777,000+ for Arcola water treatment plant loan prepayment (5-0)
• Authorized eminent domain for FM 521 South - Project No. 17111 (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement agreements for Copano Bay Energy Storage, Stargazer BESS, and Stargazer Solar (4-1)
• Approved $17.7M in bills and $15.8M in time-sensitive disbursements (5-0)
• Approved $350,000 transfer to the City of Richmond for Fire Marshal fees (5-0)
• Approved creation of County Assistance Districts in Sienna and Fresno areas (5-0)
• Denied travel reimbursement of $3,336.50 for Judge T. Watson (2-2-1)
• Approved $1.1M HIDTA grant for the Sheriff's Office (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will vote on tax abatement agreements for three energy storage and solar projects in Precinct 2. The board will also decide on a property tax exemption for the Darst Home and approve a change order to increase the warranty cost for a D6 Dozer.

• Tax abatement agreements for Copano Bay Energy Storage, Stargazer BESS, and Stargazer Solar in Reinvestment Zones 30 and 32
• Change Order No. 1 with Mustang CAT adding $18,626.86 for a D6 Dozer warranty, raising total contract to $640,288.76
• Request for Historic Site Property Tax Exemption for Darst Home at 300 South 9th Street, Richmond

The Drainage District Board approved tax abatement agreements for three energy storage and solar projects in Precinct 2, each by a 4-1 vote. The board also unanimously approved a change order for a dozer warranty and a property tax exemption for the Darst Home historic site.

• Approved minutes from May 14 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Historic Site Property Tax Exemption for Darst Home (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for D6 Dozer warranty, adding $18,626.86 to contract (5-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with Copano Bay Energy Storage, LLC (4-1)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with Stargazer BESS LLC (4-1)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with Stargazer Solar LLC (4-1)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will vote on adopting local option tax exemptions for the 2024 tax year, including homestead and disabled person exemptions. The board will also consider a $117,140 budget transfer from the McCrary Road project to a Stafford Run Creek feasibility study and a tax abatement agreement with Copano Bay Energy Storage, LLC.

• Adoption of 2024 tax exemptions: Homestead ($5,000 or 20%), Over 65 ($100,000), Disabled ($100,000)
• Budget transfer of $117,140 from McCrary Road Elevation to Stafford Run Creek feasibility study
• Tax Abatement Agreement with Copano Bay Energy Storage, LLC in Reinvestment Zone Number 30
• Professional Services Agreement with Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce not exceeding $59,000
• Negotiation of RFP 24-038 for Grant Consulting with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc.

The Board approved local option tax exemptions for the 2024 tax year and authorized a consulting agreement with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. It also approved a fund transfer between drainage projects and a request to negotiate a grant consulting contract.

• Approved 2024 property tax exemptions: Homestead (20% or $5,000), Over 65 ($100,000), and Disabled Person ($100,000) (5-0)
• Approved $117,140 transfer from Project No. 19025 McCrary Road Elevation to Project No. 24001x Stafford Run Creek regional basin sites feasibility study (5-0)
• Approved negotiation of RFP 24-038 for Grant Consulting and Administration Services with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce for community and economic development consulting not to exceed $59,000 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 23, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Tax Abatement Agreement with Copano Bay Energy Storage, LLC was pulled

FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION - BOD

The Fort Bend County Texas Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors will meet to approve past meeting minutes and take action on the plat ratification for the Fort Bend County Public Complex. The agenda lists no other substantive decisions or discussions.

• Approve minutes from September 12, 2023, and September 26, 2023
• Action on plat ratification for Fort Bend County Public Complex, Precincts 1 and 4

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 2

The Board of Directors for Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 2 meets to approve previous minutes and decide on a $50,000 allocation. This funding would support professional consulting and legal services for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 4 in Precinct 4.

• Approve minutes from December 19, 2023 meeting
• Allocate $50,000 to Fort Bend County for TIRZ No. 4 consulting and legal services

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 2 approved a funding request to support professional services for a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone in Precinct 4. The board also approved the minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approved $50,000 allocation to Fort Bend County for TIRZ No. 4 professional consulting and legal services (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 19, 2023 meeting (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 previous minutes and consider a request to allocate $50,000 to Fort Bend County. This funding is designated for professional consulting and legal services related to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ No. 4) in Precinct 4.

• Approve minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting
• Allocate $50,000 from Assistance District No. 11 to Fort Bend County
• Funding covers consulting and legal services for TIRZ No. 4 in Precinct 4

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 11 approved a funding request for professional services related to a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone in Precinct 4. The board also approved the minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approved allocation of $50,000 to Fort Bend County for professional consulting and legal services for TIRZ No. 4 in Precinct 4 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on December 19, 2023 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on traffic control plans for Falcon Landing Blvd, Caldwell Ranch, and Grand Mission Blvd. The agenda also includes approving street acceptances and bond releases for new subdivisions in Sienna, Tamarron West, and Highland Meadows. Additionally, the court will vote on out-of-state travel requests and various budget transfers.

• Public hearings on traffic control plans for Falcon Landing Blvd, Caldwell Ranch, and Grand Mission Blvd
• Release of $470,484.00 bond for Tamarron West Section 2 street acceptance
• Release of $353,900.40 bond for Highland Meadows Section One street acceptance
• Interlocal agreement with City of Kendleton for street reconstruction up to $268,682.22
• Budget transfer of $803,000 from Sheriff Detention salaries to overtime

The Commissioners Court approved the creation of Emergency Services District No. 10 following a May 4 special election. The court also authorized several multi-million dollar construction contracts and approved maximum homestead tax exemptions for 2024.

• Created Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 10 (5-0)
• Approved $8.9M contract to Allgood Construction Co., Inc. for Belknap Road improvements (5-0)
• Approved $6.7M contract to Teal Construction Company for Fresno Community Center (5-0)
• Adopted 2024 Local Option Homestead Exemptions at 20% or $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved $1.7M in ARPA funding for Beasley Water Plant and Fire Station projects (5-0)
• Authorized $2.6M total for IT Disaster Recovery Site (5-0)
• Approved $21.8M in bills and $27.9M in time-sensitive disbursements (5-0)
• Authorized $10,000 litigation expenses for Benton Road and Fulshear-Gaston Road projects (5-0)

BUDGET WORKSHOP

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court is meeting for a special session to conduct budget workshops. The agenda lists only procedural items: a call to order, the budget workshops themselves, and adjournment. No specific budget figures, departmental proposals, or voting items are listed in the provided text.

• Budget workshops scheduled for 9:00 A.M.
• Meeting location: Second Floor, Fort Bend County Courthouse, 401 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas

The Commissioners Court met for a special budget workshop on May 8, 2024. Department heads presented explanations for budgets exceeding target amounts, and various Capital Improvement Project requests were listed. The minutes record no votes, approvals, or denials of these requests.

• Budget workshops conducted for departments over target
• Capital Improvement Project requests presented and discussed
• No funding decisions or votes recorded in minutes

BUDGET WORKSHOP

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court is meeting to conduct budget workshops. The agenda lists only procedural items: a call to order, the workshops themselves, and adjournment. No specific budget figures, contracts, or decisions are detailed in the provided agenda text.

• Budget workshops scheduled for 9:00 A.M.
• Meeting location: Fort Bend County Courthouse, 401 Jackson Street, Richmond, TX

The Commissioners Court conducted a special budget meeting where various county departments explained why their budgets exceeded target amounts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

BUDGET WORKSHOP

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court scheduled a special meeting for May 6, 2024, to conduct budget workshops. The agenda lists only procedural items: a call to order, the budget workshops, and adjournment. No specific budget figures, departmental proposals, or voting items are detailed in the provided agenda text.

• Special meeting scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024, at 9:00 A.M.
• Agenda item 2: Conduct Budget Workshops
• Meeting location: Second Floor, Fort Bend County Courthouse, 401 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas

The Commissioners Court conducted a budget workshop to review the FY2025 preliminary budget. No formal votes or final approvals were recorded; the session consisted of financial overviews and departmental explanations for budget requests exceeding targets.

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will vote on two internal fund transfers from the Contingency account: $180,000 for professional engineering services and $8,114 for network upgrades at 1004 Blume Rd. The board will also consider a second amendment to a tax abatement agreement with Cutlass Solar II LLC.

• Transfer $180,000 from Contingency to Fees for Professional Engineering Service Projects
• Transfer $8,114 from Contingency to Information Technology for network capability at 1004 Blume Rd
• Second Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement with Cutlass Solar II LLC in Reinvestment Zone No. 23
• Approve minutes from April 9, 2024 meeting

The Board unanimously approved two budget transfers from contingency funds for IT and engineering services. Additionally, the Board approved a second amendment to a tax abatement agreement with Cutlass Solar II LLC.

• Approved $8,114 transfer from Contingency to Information Technology for network capability at 1004 Blume Rd (5-0)
• Approved $180,000 transfer from Contingency to Drainage District - Fees for Professional Engineering Service Projects (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement with Cutlass Solar II LLC in Reinvestment Zone No. 23 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 9, 2024 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on the creation of Reinvestment Zone No. 32 in Precinct 2 and review traffic control plans for several subdivisions. The agenda also includes consent items for accepting streets in Tamarron and Caldwell Ranch, releasing development bonds totaling over $1 million, and approving various budget transfers and out-of-state travel requests.

• Public hearing on creation of Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 32 in Precinct 2
• Acceptance of streets in Tamarron Sections 21, 40, and 42 with bond releases totaling $874,064.10
• Acceptance of streets in Caldwell Ranch Boulevard Phase II with bond release of $200,816.70
• Budget transfer of $259,584 from Facilities Contingency for repairs and maintenance
• Service agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for Precinct 4 Constable at no cost to the county

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved resolutions to use eminent domain for right-of-way acquisition on Wallis Street and Bowser Road in Precinct 1. The board also approved the creation of Reinvestment Zone No. 32 and authorized significant IT infrastructure spending, including a disaster recovery site. Most routine consent agenda items, including travel requests and budget transfers, were approved without objection.

• Approved eminent domain for Wallis Street Project No. 20305 (5-0)
• Approved eminent domain for Bowser Road Project No. 20306 (5-0)
• Created Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 32 in Precinct 2 (5-0)
• Approved Project and Plan of Finance for Reinvestment Zone No. 3 (4-0-1)
• Authorized Disaster Recovery Site establishment up to $1,808,903 (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office detention pay and $440,782 transfer (5-0)
• Approved traffic control plans for multiple subdivisions (5-0)
• Approved bills totaling $29,247,229.54 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings to accept traffic control plans for new residential developments in Precincts 1, 2, and 4. The agenda includes approving the release of development bonds for completed streets in projects like Caldwell Ranch and Sunset Crossing, totaling over $1.4 million. Additionally, the court will accept federal and state audit reports, approve various out-of-state travel requests for county officials, and ratify grant awards for solid waste and emergency food assistance.

• Release of $429,314.90 bond for Caldwell Ranch Section 6 streets in Precinct 2
• Release of $324,069.20 bond for Grand Trails Section 1 streets in Precinct 4
• Acceptance of $126,370 grant for emergency food and shelter assistance
• Acceptance of $34,000 grant for FY2024 Solid Waste Implementation
• Public hearings for Cross Creek West and Fulshear Lakes traffic control plans

The Commissioners Court established a committee to develop a central system for non-emergency service requests. The court also approved over $21 million in bills and ratified $33.9 million in time-sensitive disbursements.

• Created Fort Bend 311 and Constituent Services Committee (5-0)
• Approved bills totaling $21,280,085.73 (5-0)
• Ratified time-sensitive disbursements of $33,965,007.04 (5-0)
• Awarded $4.6M Ransom Road widening contract to Teamwork Construction Services, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $76,000 aviation consulting agreement with Garver, LLC (4-1)
• Approved negotiation with Outreach Strategists, LLC for public transportation marketing (3-2)
• Accepted 10 traffic control plans for various precincts (5-0)
• Ratified $20,000 emergency budget amendment for Frank’s Nursery fire (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors is meeting to approve the purchase of one excavator from Mustang (CAT) for $182,882.94. The board will also approve the minutes from their previous meeting on March 26, 2024. The agenda is brief and primarily procedural aside from the equipment purchase.

• Purchase of one excavator from Mustang (CAT) for $182,882.94 using Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-CAT
• Approval of minutes from the March 26, 2024 meeting

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board approved the purchase of one excavator from Mustang (CAT). The board also approved the minutes from the March 26, 2024, meeting.

• Approved purchase of one excavator from Mustang (CAT) for $182,882.94 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on March 26, 2024 (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors meets to approve minutes and review several financial and administrative items. Key discussions include granting property tax exemptions for two historic sites and authorizing a budget transfer for network infrastructure. The board also considers ratifying a tax abatement agreement and approving funds for a replacement truck.

• Property tax exemption requests for George Ranch Historical Park and Simonton School
• $6,434 transfer from Non-Departmental Contingency to Information Technology for network capability at 1004 Blume Rd.
• Ratification of Tax Abatement Agreement with Crowned Heron, LLC
• Authorization of certificates of obligation up to $55,674.64 for a replacement truck (Unit W116)

The Board approved property tax exemptions for two historic sites and ratified a tax abatement agreement. It also authorized funds for a replacement truck and a biometric time clock installation.

• Approved Historic Site Property Tax Exemption for George Ranch Historical Park (5-0)
• Approved Historic Site Property Tax Exemption for Simonton School (5-0)
• Approved $6,434 fund transfer for biometric time clock network capability at 1004 Blume Rd. (5-0)
• Ratified Tax Abatement Agreement with Crowned Heron, LLC (5-0)
• Authorized up to $55,674.64 for replacement truck Unit W116 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 12, 2024 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on the FY2024 Consolidated Annual Plan for housing needs and accept traffic control plans for four subdivisions. The agenda also includes approving street acceptances with bond releases totaling over $820,000, approving plats for various developments, and authorizing several budget transfers and out-of-state travel.

• Public hearing on FY2024 Consolidated Annual Plan for low-and-moderate-income housing needs
• Acceptance of traffic control plans for Tamarron Sec 37, Sienna Village of Bees Creek Sec 31, Briarwood Crossing Sec 14, and Emberly Sec 3
• Interlocal agreement with City of Sugar Land for road milling/overlaying Alkire Lakes area, county cost up to $43,100
• Acceptance of streets in Tamarron Sec 45B with bond release of $269,497.20
• Acceptance of streets in Sunset Crossing Sec 3 with bond release of $270,208.00

The Commissioners Court authorized funding for a new elections building and various infrastructure projects. The court also approved a $37.5M contract for public transportation bus services and several road-related plats and agreements.

• Approved $8.3M for new Elections Administration Facility construction (4-1)
• Approved $37,587,913.21 contract with First Transit, Inc. for bus services
• Approved $8,052,000 agreement with Crain Group LLC for Elections Building construction (4-1)
• Approved $653,100 to upgrade 440 county laptops (5-0)
• Approved $442,120 for Sheriff Training Facility project management (3-1-1)
• Approved $10,000 for District Clerk's Money Order Account (5-0)
• Approved $21,956,153.75 in bills (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement agreement with Crowned Heron, LLC (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will vote on two historic property tax exemptions for 2024. They will also authorize a $172,152 budget transfer for Army Corps of Engineers data collection and approve an $80,000 engineering services agreement. Additionally, the board will review a tax abatement agreement and a recreational trail easement.

• Tax exemption requests for Teague-Waddell house (Rosenberg) and Morton Ferry Home (Richmond)
• Dedication of easement for Sugar Land Ditch H Trail between Drainage District and City of Sugar Land
• Professional Engineering Services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. not to exceed $80,000
• Budget transfer of $172,152 for bathymetric and LIDAR data collection by Army Corps of Engineers
• Tax Abatement Agreement with Elan BESS, LLC in Precinct 2

The board approved property tax exemptions for two historic homes and a tax abatement for Elan BESS, LLC. It also authorized funding for engineering services and data collection by the Army Corps of Engineers.

• Approved historic site property tax exemption for Teague-Waddell house in Rosenberg (5-0)
• Approved historic site property tax exemption for The Morton Ferry Home in Richmond (5-0)
• Approved recreational trail easement for the City of Sugar Land in Precinct 3 (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 engineering agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for drainage review (5-0)
• Approved $172,152 transfer for Army Corps of Engineers LIDAR data collection (5-0)
• Approved FY2023 Annual Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved Tax Abatement Agreement with Elan BESS, LLC in Precinct 2 (5-0)
• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

FT BEND CO ASST DST NO. 1

Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 is scheduled to approve minutes from its previous meeting and take action on a request to allocate $100,000 to Fort Bend County. This allocation is for professional consulting and legal services related to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3 in Precinct 1.

• Approve minutes from December 19, 2023
• Allocate $100,000 to Fort Bend County for TIRZ No. 3 consulting and legal services

The Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 1 approved a funding allocation for professional services related to a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone in Precinct 1. The board also approved the minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approved $100,000 allocation to Fort Bend County for professional consulting and legal services for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3 in Precinct 1 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on December 19, 2023 (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings to revise the Major Thoroughfare Plan for Spacek Road and Sunrise Meadow Drive and to accept traffic control plans for new streets in Tamarron Point and Ember Avenue. The agenda also includes consent items for approving street acceptances in several subdivisions, budget transfers for technology and equipment, and out-of-state travel for county staff.

• Public hearing on MTP revision for Spacek Rd and Sunrise Meadow Dr in Pleak and Rosenberg
• Public hearing on street dedications for Tamarron Point St and Ember Ave/Blazing Trail
• Correction of contract award for Needville Fairchilds Road intersections to Aranda Industries for $892,160.00
• Acceptance of streets in Tamarron Sec 55 with bond release of $432,835.20
• Budget transfer of $33,100 for District Attorney Public Safety Pro RMS system

The Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a ladder fire truck for the City of Richmond and accepted over $17 million in FEMA pandemic recovery funds. The court also approved a tax abatement for a battery storage project and authorized several infrastructure and equipment expenditures.

• Approved $2,321,281.53 purchase of ladder fire truck for City of Richmond (5-0)
• Accepted $17,214,472.63 in FEMA pandemic recovery reimbursements (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement agreement for Elan BESS, LLC battery storage project (5-0)
• Authorized $1,482,946.20 for Axon Safety body cameras (5-0)
• Approved $1,570,000 project management agreement with Kaluza, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $666,675 subrecipient agreement for City of Rosenberg public improvements (5-0)
• Approved $27,345,031.70 in bills (5-0)
• Rejected request to modify Major Thoroughfare Plan for Spacek Rd and Sunrise Meadow Dr (5-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and vote on transferring $182,883 from the Contingency account to Capital Acquisitions to purchase an excavator. The board will also decide whether to authorize out-of-state travel for J. Bao to attend a user conference in San Diego in July 2024.

• Transfer of $182,883 from Contingency (Account 66500) to Capital Acquisitions (Account 64500) for an excavator
• Approval of out-of-state travel for J. Bao to San Diego, CA, July 14-19, 2024, for the ESRI User Conference
• Approval of minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting

The Drainage District Board approved a fund transfer to purchase an excavator and authorized out-of-state travel for a staff member. The board also approved the minutes from the February 13, 2024, meeting.

• Approved transfer of $182,883 from Contingency to Capital Acquisitions for an excavator (3-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for J. Bao to attend a conference in San Diego, CA, July 14-19, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 13, 2024 meeting (3-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on traffic control plans for several new residential developments. The agenda also includes approving street acceptances and bond releases for projects in Jordan Ranch, Harvest Green, and Caldwell Ranch. Additionally, the court will review recommendations from toll road authorities regarding capital improvement reimbursements and engineering contracts.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans in Tamarron West, Charleston Heights, Trillium, and Trillium Bend Lane.
• Acceptance of streets and bond releases for Tamarron Point ($237,753.60), Caldwell Ranch ($220,395.00), Williams Ranch ($105,440.00), and Veranda ($218,050.00).
• Approval of budget transfers, including $214,783 for Sheriff's Office forfeited assets and $11,300 for Tax Office cash recyclers.
• Recommendations from Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority to reimburse 2023-2024 capital improvements and hire Quiddity Engineering, LLC.
• Ratification of David Gornet as Executive Director of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority effective March 15, 2024.

The Commissioners Court approved over $113 million in bills and authorized the issuance of Senior Lien Toll Road Revenue Refunding Bonds. The court also approved numerous land acquisitions for mobility projects and created new positions in the District Clerk and Parks departments.

• Approved bills totaling $113,719,551.96 (3-0)
• Authorized issuance of Senior Lien Toll Road Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2024 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 7 land parcels for mobility projects (3-0)
• Approved creation of Chief of Courts position in District Clerk's Office (3-0)
• Approved creation of Assistant Parks Director-Maintenance and Operations position (3-0)
• Approved $1.4M agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council for commuter services (3-0)
• Approved $542,082 sole-source agreement with Seon Systems Sales, Inc. for video management (3-0)
• Authorized $101,599.92 for Missouri City Annex Clinic renovations (3-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will vote on several administrative and infrastructure items. Key decisions include authorizing a $91,500 contract for remote sensing data, granting a sanitary control easement to Thunderbird Municipal Utility District, and accepting a drainage easement assignment involving Flewellen Creek. The board will also address advance funding for the Brazos River Erosion Project.

• Interlocal Agreement for Remote Sensing Data with Houston-Galveston Area Council, not to exceed $91,500
• Grant 150' Sanitary Control Easement to Thunderbird Municipal Utility District along Oyster Creek
• Accept Partial Assignment of Drainage Easement with FBC MUD No. 188 along Flewellen Creek
• Advance Funding Resolution for Interlocal Agreements related to Brazos River Erosion Project No. 22-DRNG-101247

The Board approved several drainage and sanitary easements and an advance funding resolution for the Brazos River Erosion Project. It also authorized a contract for remote sensing data services.

• Approved minutes from January 23, 2024 (4-0)
• Granted Thunderbird Municipal Utility District a 150' Sanitary Control Easement along Oyster Creek and Oyster Creek Lateral II-K-5 (4-0)
• Approved Advance Funding Resolution for Interlocal Agreements for Brazos River Erosion Project No. 22-DRNG-101247 (4-0)
• Approved Partial Assignment of Drainage Easement with Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 188 along Flewellen Creek (4-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council for remote sensing data and services up to $91,500 (4-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on two new reinvestment zones and six traffic control plans. The agenda also includes consent items for budget transfers, out-of-state travel approvals, street acceptances, and grant acceptances.

• Public hearing on Reinvestment Zone No. 30 (106.67 acres near Beard Rd and Brumbelow Rd)
• Public hearing on Reinvestment Zone No. 31 (50 acres near FM 1462 and George Duty Rd)
• Budget transfer of $77,500 from Sheriff Enforcement to Information Technology for Flock Safety Cameras
• Acceptance of $5,650,000 Federal Transit Administration grant for public transportation
• Release of $490,893.20 bond upon acceptance of streets in Caldwell Ranch Section 7

The Commissioners Court approved the donation of the Cole Theater and authorized several land purchases and settlements for mobility projects. The court also created two new reinvestment zones in Precinct 2 and approved various professional service contracts.

• Approved donation of the Cole Theater to Fort Bend County (4-0)
• Created Reinvestment Zones No. 30 and No. 31 in Precinct 2 (3-1)
• Authorized $162,147.90 settlement for Grand Mission MUD No. 2 sewer relocation (4-0)
• Approved $192,603 purchase of land from Sycamore Fresno Properties, LLC (4-0)
• Authorized $12,021.15 legal fee reimbursement to Judge KP George (3-0-1)
• Approved $920,000 sole-source purchase of ESRI products and licenses (4-0)
• Called for May 4, 2024 election to create Emergency Services District No. 10 (4-0)
• Approved $546.4M in bills and $23.5M in time-sensitive disbursements (4-0)

SPECIAL SESSION 2

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special session to deliberate in closed session on personnel matters, economic development negotiations, and legal consultations. The agenda included discussions on the Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority and improvements adjacent to County property in Rosenberg. Specific actions were scheduled for the open session following the closed deliberations.

• Closed session on Fort Bend County Employee Information Manual Policy 202
• Closed session on Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority
• Closed session on economic development negotiations for improvements adjacent to County property in Rosenberg, Texas
• Closed session on legal consultation regarding Grand Parkway Toll Road, Segment C

The Commissioners Court met in closed session to discuss personnel matters, economic development in Rosenberg, and legal consultation regarding the Grand Parkway Toll Road. Upon reconvening in open session, no formal actions were taken on any of the items discussed.

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors is scheduled to approve a new paying agent agreement for its 2020 permanent improvement bonds, replacing the current agent with Zions Bancorporation (Amegy Bank). The board will also vote on a contract for professional appraisal services for the Big Creek Project, capped at $52,600. Additionally, the board will record its annual report on eminent domain authority as required by state law.

• Resolution to terminate current paying agent for Series 2020 bonds and appoint Zions Bancorporation, National Association, DBA Amegy Bank as successor.
• Agreement with Valbridge Property Advisors for appraisal services for the Big Creek Project, not to exceed $52,600.
• Recording of the Annual Report of Eminent Domain Authority under Senate Bill 1812.
• Approval of minutes from the January 9, 2024 meeting.

The Board approved a contract for professional appraisal services for the Big Creek Project and updated the paying agent for Series 2020 improvement bonds. The Board also recorded its annual eminent domain authority report.

• Approved agreement with Valbridge Property Advisors for Big Creek Project appraisal services up to $52,600 (5-0)
• Approved resolution to appoint Zions Bancorporation (DBA Amegy Bank) as successor paying agent/registrar for Series 2020 permanent improvement bonds (5-0)
• Ordered the Annual Report of Eminent Domain Authority to be recorded into the minutes (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the January 9, 2024 meeting (5-0)

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings to consider creating Emergency Service District No. 10 in Precinct 2 and to accept traffic control plans for Paytons Park Court and Fry Road. The agenda also includes consent items approving budget transfers, out-of-state travel for staff, and the acceptance of various subdivision streets with bond releases.

• Public hearing on creating Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 10 in Precinct 2
• Public hearing on traffic control plans for Paytons Park Court and Fry Road
• Budget transfer of $4,009,171 from Auditor funds to cover 2023 deficit accounts
• Release of $368,521.30 bond for Tamarron Section 45A street acceptance
• Release of $287,858.00 bond for Kingdom Heights Section Six street acceptance

The Commissioners Court approved a $6.2M contract for the construction of the Fort Bend Parkway entrance ramp. The court also authorized the creation of Emergency Services District No. 10 and adopted a new paid parental leave policy for full-time employees.

• Awarded $6,267,854.81 contract to Harper Brothers Construction for Parkway entrance ramp (5-0)
• Approved petition to create Emergency Services District No. 10 in Precinct 2 (5-0)
• Adopted Policy 715 providing six weeks paid parental leave for full-time employees (5-0)
• Authorized $230,000 in Certificates of Obligation for Fulshear Annex Renovations (5-0)
• Approved $1.55M agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for software subscriptions (5-0)
• Set mileage rate at 67 cents effective January 24, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $387,500 contract with Flock Safety for license plate reader technology (4-0)
• Approved negotiated settlement in Cause No. 22-CCV-072043 funded by Mobility Bonds (4-0)

DRAINAGE DISTRICT

The Fort Bend County Drainage District Board of Directors will meet to approve previous minutes and take action on Bid 24-018. This bid concerns Phase IV of the Emergency Watershed Protection project for Oyster Creek Channel Bank Stabilization. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of a call to order and adjournment.

• Action on Bid 24-018 for Oyster Creek Channel Bank Stabilization Phase IV
• Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting

The Drainage District Board awarded a contract for emergency watershed protection to Main Lane Industries, Ltd. The board also approved the minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting.

• Awarded Bid 24-018 for Oyster Creek Channel Bank Stabilization Phase IV to Main Lane Industries, Ltd. for $2,978,595 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of meeting held on December 19, 2023 (5-0)

SPECIAL SESSION 2

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a special session to conduct a workshop on the county's Economic Strategic Plan. The meeting included dialogue with economic development representatives, city officials, and community stakeholders. No specific votes or final decisions were listed in the agenda.

• Workshop on the Economic Strategic Plan for Fort Bend County
• Dialogue with TIP Strategists and Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council
• Input from city representatives and community stakeholders

The Commissioners Court held a workshop and heard presentations regarding the Economic Strategic Plan for Fort Bend County. No formal action was taken on the matter. The meeting included a brief closed session and public comments from local officials and stakeholders.

• Economic Strategic Plan workshop: No Action

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court held a regular session to approve public hearings for traffic control plans in several subdivisions. The agenda included consent items for out-of-state travel, small budget transfers for IT and court equipment, and the acceptance of new streets in developments like Jordan Ranch and Lakeview Retreat. Additional items covered contract renewals for forensic services and data processing, as well as fee waivers for community park use.

• Public hearings for traffic control plans in Vanbrooke, Tamarron West, Sienna, and Emberly.
• Acceptance of streets in Jordan Ranch Section 30 and 33, releasing bonds totaling $158,552.
• Acceptance of streets in Lakeview Retreat Section 6, releasing a bond of $379,820.
• Renewal of forensic lab testing agreement with NMS Labs for up to $210,000 for FY2024.
• Data processing services renewal with Indigent Healthcare Solutions LTD for $98,079.48.

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a $12.2 million contract for the reconstruction of McCrary Road and authorized up to $153 million in advance funding for voter-approved Parks Bond projects. The court also authorized $7 million in Certificates of Obligation to build out remaining courtrooms in the Justice Center and approved a settlement agreement with Blue Ridge Landfill TX, LP. Additionally, the court expanded the Levee Improvement District No. 10 board from three to five members and approved various engineering, purchasing, and grant applications.

• Approved $12,196,999.52 contract for McCrary Road reconstruction (5-0)
• Authorized up to $153,000,000 advance funding for Parks Bond projects (5-0)
• Authorized $7,000,000 Certificates of Obligation for Justice Center courtrooms (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with Blue Ridge Landfill TX, LP (5-0)
• Expanded Levee Improvement District No. 10 board to five members (5-0)
• Approved $973,284 Pipeline Adjustment Agreement for Grand Parkway (5-0)
• Approved $106,971 agreement for Animal Control truck bodies (5-0)
• Approved $253,000 annual agreement for insurance third-party administration (5-0)