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NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT JANE LONG ANNEX, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1997 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. IMAGED S J q ON AGENDA PAGES 4,7. DATE '1 - 1. Call to Order. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Approve minutes of meetings of January 7, 1997. 4. Announcements and Public Comments. 5. Approve line item transfers in budgets and funds. 6. Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel and enter into record the out· of-state travel requests for elected officials. 7. Approve agreements/contracts 8. Consider approving support of change in Alternative Dispute Resolution funding statute. 9. Consider approving FaxBack contract renewal proposal, as prepared by Outsource Communications. 10. Consider appointing members to Library Board. II. Consider appointing committee to oversee construction of Sugar Land Library . 12. Discuss and consider Commissioners Court committee assigrunents for 1997. 13. ELECTIONS: consider approving purchase of elections notebook PC's for the conduct of early voting from the Election Services Contract Fund (#150). 14. GRANTS: consider applying for the following continuation grants from H-GAC: (1) Gang Intervention Unit, Sheriff's Dept.; (2) Narcotics Prosecutor and Juvenile Prosecutor, D.A.'s office; and adopting resolutions. IS. INDIGENT CARE: consider approving the following contracts: (1) Fort Bend Famil'y Health Center for non-emergency health care services; (2) Fort Bend Family Health Center for eligibility screening; (3) Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital; (4) Hermann Hospital. 16. PARKS: consider approving the following: (1) applying for a renewal of George Foundation matching grant for Jake Dove Outreach for County equipment or services. Program; (2) adopt Parks Master Plan & Needs Assessment; NOTICE Policy ofNo ....Oiscrimi ... tio. on the Fort Bend Co .. ty doe! DO'dlscrlmlaate on !be b"i. ofdbabilUy Basis or DbabiUty 1. tbe admission or attea to, or 'rollOut or employ_cat in, lu procraml (Jr activititl. ADA Coordlilltor, RiJkIM •• qtmcat lasara.ee Dtpt,J09 S. IItl1St, Suite 120. Tn"i. BuUdiD&, RlcbmoDd, Texa.17"9, phone (113) 34t-8l:ill bu bull desiRa •• ed to toDdinate compliaau willl'lle Ha-diKriIll1 •• doD requirelDcou cootalMii in Seedo:. 35.107 oCtbe Department of Jaatitt reguJatioos.· I.Corm.Uo. coo«rainr; the pro"isiGns or tH Americans willi Dlubilitiel Act, and flIe rir;bts pruvided thcrcuPdtr, arc Inil.ble frOID .be ADA coordi •• tor. (3) resolution for Parks Master Plan; (4) agreement with Ann Bagley, AICP regarding planning and consultation services for the Parks Master Plan; 17. Discuss and consider implementing Parks Master Plan. 18. SHERIFF/JAIL: consider approving the following: (I) resolution requesting the State Legislature to allow Fort Bend County to be reimbursed at a rate of$35 per day for expenses of parole violators; (2) contract with Honeywell Inc. for building management support services at Jail. 19. Consider resale of property under Cause #89,651, Fort Bend I.S.D. vs. United States Veterans Administration. 20. Consider approving sick leave extension for Management Information Systems employee. CONSENT AGENDA - ITEMS 21 thru 27: 21. COMMISSIONER, annual lease. PCT. 2: accept check for $1.00 from Fresno Vol. Fire Dept. for 22. E.M.S.: consider approving interlocal agreement with City of Wharton. 23. LIBRARY: consider approving change order #1 and pay application from Juarez Construction for Needville branch library renovations. 24. ROAD & BRIDGE: consider approving payment #2 in the amount of $3,085.20 from S&C Construction for concrete repairs. 25. TAX ASSESSOR/COLL.: 26. Consider approving interlocal agreement with City of Kendleton for use of the County's public safety radio system. 27. Consider approving invoice for $375 from Yeatt's Architecture County building on FM-2218. 28. Set public hearings for the following: (1) replat of Lot 13, Block 2, First Colony Municipal Utility Dist. No.5, Parcel H, Pct. 4; (2) replat of Commercial Reserve "B" of the replat of Sweetwater Plaza Commercial Reserves "B" and "c" replat, Pct. 4; 29. Discuss and consider taking action on Fort Bend County Mobility Plan. 30. PURCHASING: consider approving the following: (I) authorize advertising for the following: (a) Statements of Qualifications for City of Kendleton water & sewer system analysis (CDBG funds); (b) sale 00 buildings; (c) lease of space in Courthouse for shoe shine booth; (2) consider taking action on the following bids: (a) excavator (Bid #96-099); (b) General Motors repair parts (Bid #97-012); (c) Ford Motor repair parts (Bid #97-013); (d) IS-passenger van (Bid #97-016); (3) consider 45-day extension from Evans Construction pursuant to Bid #96-094. 31. Approve bills. #1 for $23,310 consider approving over $500 refunds. for construction of 32. 3~~ Meet in Closed Session to discuss the following matters: Personnel Matters (a. Sheriffs Dept. b. County Court At Law #2 c. department heads) as authorized by TX Gov. Code, Sec. 551.074; and consider taking action in Open Session. Adjournment. In the event any of the foregoing items are not covered in the time allocated on the date of this agenda, the County may order a continuance during the week until the discussion is completed on all items. zJc .L..<d1~ Notice ofmeetinglagenda posted at Courthouse & Jane Long Annex, Richmond, Texas on Thursday, January 9, 1997 by . NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND P ARKWA Y ROAD DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, sitting as the governing body of Fort Bend Parkway Road District will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioners Courtroom on the First Floor of the Jane Long Annex, 501 Jackson St., Richmond, Texas 77469 for the following purpose: 1. Call to Order. 2. Consider and approve payment of a bill for the District. 3. Adjournment. .-.l- If: ooeC:> PIIID 'Olh_ 1IO __ . JAM - 91997 Notice of meeting posted at the Courthouse & Jane Long Annex, Richmond, Texas on Thursday, January 9, 1997 by ~4 . g. NOTICE Policy arNon-Discrimination Fort Bend County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission on tbe Basis of Disability or access to, or treJltment or employment io, its programs or activities. ADA Coordinator, RiskIManagemcot Insurance Dept •• 309 S. 4th St., Suite 720, Travis Building, Richmond, Texas 77469, phone (713) 341-8618 has been designated to coodinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations.· Information concerning the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the rights provided thereunder, are available from the ADA coordinator. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT JANE LONG ANNEX, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1997 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. The following item should be added to the agenda of Fort Bend County Commissioners Court for Tuesday, January 14: Consider accepting offer from Richard Tate for purchase of County building located in Fulshear. JAN 101997 ~,~r ~C/lIll. FarI", Ct.. Ta Mic ael D. Rozell, C Notice of meeting/agenda posted ~urthou~e Friday, January 10, 1997 by Judge Long Annex, Richmond, Texas on Z!). ~ . NOTICE Policy of Non-Discrimination Fort Bend County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission on the Basis of Disability or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. ADA Coordinator, RiskIManagement Insurance Dept., 309 S. 4th St., Suite 720. Travis Building, Richmond, Texas 77469, pbone (713) 341-8618 hu been designated to coodinate compliance with the Don-discrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations.· Information concerning the provisions of tbe Americans with Disabilities Act, and the rights provided thereunder, are available from the ADA coordinator. APPRovm MINUTES MINUTES BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this 14TH DAY of JANUARY, 1997, Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, met at a scheduled meeting with the following present: MICHAEL D. ROZELL COUNTY JUDGE R.L. "BUD" O'SHlELES COMMISSIONER PRECINCT #1 GRADY PRESTAGE COMMISSIONER PRECINCT #2 ANDY MEYERS COMMISSIONER PRECINCT #3 BOB LUTTS COMMISSIONER PRECINCT #4 DIANNE WILSON COUNTY CLERK When the following were had and the following orders were passed to wit: 1. Call to Order: Call to Order by Judge Rozell at 9:05 a.m. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Andy Meyers, Commissioner Precinct 3. 3. Approve minutes of meetings of January 7, 1997: Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, dilly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve minutes of meetings of January 7, 1997 with correction on item #13/3. 4. Announcementsand Public Comments: Judge Rozell welcomed Commissioner Andy Meyers. Commissioner Meyers provided a medical update on his wife, Janet. Judge Rozell recognized Dianne McWethy's service to the County and announced her last day is January 19, 1997. 5. Approve line item transfers in budgets and funds: Moved by Commissioner O'Shieles, Seconded by Commissioner Lutts, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve line item transfers in budgets and funds for SHERIFF, CONSTABLE PCT. I, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 3 and CONTINGENCY for DPS as presented by Robert Grayless, County Auditor. 1 JANUARY 6. I 4, 1997 Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel and enter into record the out-of-state travel requests for elected officials: Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve out-of-state travel request for SHERIFF'S OFFICE and enter into record the out-of-state travel request for COMMISSIONER PCT. 2. 7. Approve agreements/contracts for County equipment or services: Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve agreement with AT&T. 8. Consider approving support of change in Alternative Dispute Resolution funding statute: Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner Andy Meyers, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve resolution supporting change in Alternative Dispute Resolution funding statute as presented by Shelley Hudson and John Henricks, representing Alternative Dispute Resolution Center. 9. Consider approving FaxBack contract renewal proposal, as prepared by Outsource Communications: Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers, duly put and carried (3-2), with Judge Rozell and Commissioner Lutts voting no, it is ordered to approve FaxBack contract renewal on a month to month basis at $250 per month, as prepared by Outsource Communications. Dianne McWethy, Director of Administrative Services recommends no renewal. Commissioner Prestage and Dianne Wilson, County Clerk recommend renewal. 10. Consider appointing members to Library Board: Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to appoint the following members to Library Board, term expires December 31, 1997. Rita Obey - Missouri City Patsy Jalomo - Missouri City 2 JANUARY14, 11. 1997 Consider appointing committee to oversee construction of Sugar Land Library: Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage, duly put and carried (5-0), it is ordered to appoint a 5 member library building oversight board for construction of Sugar Land Library Andy Meyers, Commissioner Pet. 3 - Chairman Grady Prestage, Commissioner Pet. 2 Roman Bohachevsky, Librarian 2 additional persons to be presented to the Court at later date 12. Discuss and consider Commissioners Court committee assignments for 1997: Set a workshop date in early February for further review. 13. ELECTIONS: consider approving purchase of elections notebook PC's for the conduct of early voting from the Election Services Contract Fund (#150): Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize purchase of elections notebook PC's for the conduct of early voting from the Election Services Contract Fund (#150) as presented by Dianne McWethy, Elections Administration. 14. GRANTS: consider applying for the following continuation grants from H-GAC: (1) Gang Intervention Unit, Sheriff's Dept.; (2) Narcotics Prosecutor and Juvenile Prosecutor, D.A.'s office; and adopting resolutions: Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Lutts, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve items 14(1) and 14(2). 15. INDIGENT CARE: consider approving the following contracts: (1) Fort Bend Family Health Center for non-emergency health care services; (2) Fort Bend Family Health Center for eligibility screening; (3) Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital; (4) Hermann Hospital: Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve items 15(1) and 15(2) for Indigent Care. Postpone items 15(3) and 15(4). 3 JANUARY 14, 16. 1997 PARKS: consider approving the following: (1) applying for a renewal of George Foundation matching grant for Jake Dove Outreach Program; (2) adopt Parks Master Plan & Needs Assessment; (3) resolution for Parks Master Plan; (4) agreement with Ann Bagley, AlCP regarding planning and consultation services for the Parks Master Plan: Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage, duly put and carried (3-1-1), with Judge Rozell voting no and Commissioner Meyers abstaining, it is ordered to items 16(1) through 16(4) for Parks Department. 17. Discuss and consider implementing Parks Master Plan: See item #29. 18. SHERIFF/JAIL: consider approving the following: (1) resolution requesting the State Legislature to allow Fort Bend County to be reimbursed at a rate of $35 per day for expenses of parole violators: Moved by Commissioner O'Shieles, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve resolution requesting the State Legislature to allow Fort Bend County to be reimbursed at a rate of $35 per day for expenses of parole violators for Sheriff Department. (2) contract with Honeywell Inc. for building management support services at Jail: Postpone. 19. Consider resale of property under Cause #89,651, Fort Bend I.S.D. vs. United States Veterans Administration: Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shie1es, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve resale of property in the amount of $8,000.00 under Cause #89,651, Fort Bend I.S.D. vs. United States Veterans Administration as presented by Bud Childers, County Attorney. 20. Consider approving sick leave extension for Management Information Systems employee: Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve sick leave extension of 4 days for Noble D.White, ill as presented by Mary Shemanski, MIS Director. 4 JANUARYI 4, 21. 1997 COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2: accept check for $1.00 from Fresno Vol. Fire Dept. for annual lease: Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shie1es, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to accept check for $1.00 from Fresno Vol. Fire Dept. for annua11ease for Commissioner Pct. 2 to be deposited into general fund. 22. E.M.S.: consider approving interlocal agreement with City of Wharton: Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shie1es, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve inter10ca1 agreement with City of Wharton for EMS. 23. LIBRARY: consider approving change order #1 and pay application #1 for $23,310 from Juarez Construction for Needville branch library renovations: Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shie1es, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve change order #1 and pay application #1 for $23,310 from Juarez Construction for Needville branch library renovations. 24. ROAD & BRIDGE: consider approving payment #2 in the amount of $3,085.20 from S&C Construction for concrete repairs: Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shie1es, du1y put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve payment #2 in the amount of $3,085.20 from S&C Construction for concrete repairs. 25. TAX ASSESSOR/COLL.: consider approving over $500 refunds: Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shie1es, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve tax refunds for the following for Tax Assessor/Collector: $644.10 $859.52 William S. Hill E.C. and Joan S. Bean 26. Consider approving interlocal agreement with City of Kendleton for use of the County's public safety radio system: Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shie1es, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve inter10ca1 agreement with City of Kendleton for use of the County's public safety radio system. 27. Consider approving invoice for $375 from Yeatt's Architecture for construction of County building on FM-2218: Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shie1es, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve invoice for $375 from Yeatt's Architecture for construction of County building on FM-2218. 5 JANUARY 14, 28. 1997 Set public hearings for the following: (1) replat of Lot 13, Block 2, First Colony Municipal Utility Dist. No.5, Parcel D, Pet. 4; (2) replat of Commercial Reserve "B" of the replat of Sweetwater Plaza Commercial Reserves "B" and "c" replat, Pct. 4: Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to set public hearings on February 25, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. for items 28(1) & 28(2). 29. Discuss and consider taking action on Fort Bend County Mobility Plan: Commissioner Prestage presented a draft proposal for a 1997 and 2001 bond election totaling $50,000,000 to implement a Fort Bend County Mobility and Parks Master Plans. No Court action. 30. PURCHASING: consider approving the following: (1) authorize advertising for the following: (a) Statements of Qualifications for City of Kendleton water & sewer system analysis (CDBG funds); (b) sale of3 buildings; (c) lease ofspace in Courthouse for shoe shine booth: Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize advertising for items 3011a through 30/lc as presented by GilbertJalomo, Purchasing Agent. (2) consider taking action on the following bids: (a) excavator (Bid #96-099): Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize purchase of excavator from Preco Machinery in the amount of $150,717 for Drainage District (bid #96-099) as presented by Gilbert Jalomo, Purchasing Agent. Bid Price: Optional vandalism guards-cab Trade-in Total $157,792.00 + 925.00 - 8.000.00 $150,717.00 (b) General Motors repair parts (Bid #97-012): No bids received. Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to readvertise for bids for General Motors repair parts (bid #97-012) as presented by Gilbert Jalomo, Purchasing Agent. (c) Ford Motor repair parts (Bid #97-013): Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize purchase of Fort Motor repair parts from Russell & Smith Ford, Inc. (bid #97-013) as presented by Gilbert Jalomo, Purchasing Agent. 6 ..JANUARY I 4, 1997 item #30 continued - Purchasing: (2) consider taking action on the following bids: (d) 15-passenger van (Bid #97-816): Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize purchase of 15-passenger van from Philpott Ford in the amount of $19,819 each for Juvenile Detention (bid #97-016) as presented by Gilbert Jalomo, Purchasing Agent. (3) consider 45-day extension from Evans Construction pursuant to Bid #96-094: Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize 45-day extension from Evans Construction pursuant to Bid #96-094 due to weather delay as presented by Gilbert Ja10mo, Purchasing Agent. 31. Approve bills: Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve bills as presented by Robert Gray1ess, County Auditor. Recess: Recessed at 11:05 a.m. Closed Session: Convened at 11:28 a.m. Adjourned at 11:52 a.m. Reconvene: Reconvened at 11:52 a.m. 32. Meet in Closed Session to discuss the following matters: Personnel Matters (a. Sheriff's Dept. b. County Court At Law #2 c. department heads) as authorized by TX Gov. Code, Sec. 551.074; and consider taking action in Open Session: Personnel Matters: a. Sheriff's Dept.: Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize salary adjustment for Vicki Agee, Sheriff Department employee at $998.02 hi-weekly, effective November 30, 1996. b. County Court at Law #2: Moved by Commissioner O'Shieles, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize Walter McMeans to purchase retirement credits in the amount of $540.00 to be matched by $540.00 from the County for military service. 7 .JANUARY 14, 33. 1997 ADDENDUM: Consider accepting offer from Richard Tate for purchase of County building located in Fulshear: Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to accept offer from Richard Tate in the amount of $100.00 for purchase of large white 50' x 100' County maintenance building (garage building with large overhead doors) located in Fulshear subject to removal within 30 days as presented by Gilbert Jalomo, Purchasing Agent. 34. Adjournment: Commissioners Court adjourned at 11:53 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 1997. 8 r I g~nl.l \.0'1" I I Jan-13-97 "'<:lY~ r-un ..... nQU 03s66P Ft. Band I J I .JOO ~uo P.Ol 713 341 3774 Co. Aud1tor IN THe MATTER OF "ffiANSFERRING OF BUDGET SURPLUS OF FORT BEND qOlJNlY FOR TltE YeAR 1WT 0.."'''' ~..,." ~D2 .I., ..,.0.,... ces:.· .... COIMllr ....... R.L~ GrecIJ Qcw! PrIIIIgI """...,.,. .. CCiiii .. Cui",'? ~ Cc ... L..-.c&f1 • .. . . '''w~'' CluI '-V IIId 5J cued IwIJudOlll tlr ... ,..-1887 , on Ol*lber 22.1 .... THAT'MERE'AS. -._IlHlt~ IIIW'COuI\,.... fgr Fort IIerLd C-.lr; ..... \\ttEREA8, an propII" 'MO*'tCkft, 1he ca... ' , QI. almIIIr idnd IIId *-'d. '""' ..... dcMlIOt -"" T1IefalCllWtl18 DlD' _IludgM .... __ \) TRANlfERTO: LJNE.atII~ '9\ ........ '1Id If1d -'t1r1a budQltUpilll to. budget _eaurthll laIfI 01"" budga .... -.et Ii:> ?~4 iCD; Sob"\-'6 ?~ ..'tt' 9:;1 PI ..:..~tz..."- "i.lltt:__ _ 'II \0\0 'l..'-,..\9 )5JOJ TOTAL 'mANlIfERREDTO:,:.' QU);.()t..\ S· QY 5) - Ljo~o \';\9 <is''\< cP \ '-\ 955"1\ .QO DCQU EXPlANATION: DrIlI:_--------..... • -, • •• ,. •• .. roro .... • ~, _ ... • _ y ••• IN THE MATTER OF TRANSFERRING OF BUDGET SURPLUS OF FORT BEND COUNTY FOR THE YEAR 1997 On this the J L\ day 01 ~l\ IACI ::J ' 1997, the Commissioners' Court, with the loiiowin9 members bein9 present: Mike D. Rozeii County Judge R.L. O'Shleles Commissioner Precinct #1 Grady Prestage Commissioner Precinct #2 Andy Meyers Commissioner Precinct #3 Bob Lutts Commissioner Precinct #4 The following proceedings were had, to-writ, THAT WHEREAS, theretofore, on October 22, 1996, the Court heard and approved the budget for the year 1997 for Fort Bend County; and WHEREAS, on proper application, the Commissioners' Court has transferred and existing budget surplus to a budget of a similar kind and fund. The transfer does not increase the total of the budget. The following transfers to said budget are hereby authorized: Department Name: Constable Precinct 023 1 TRANSFER TO: AMOUNT NUMBER LINE-ITEM NAME $ Uniforms 4011 4,000 ....:!== 4,000 TOTAL TRANSFERRED TO: .:::$~__ _ TRANSFER FROM: property 1010 $ & Equipment TOTAL TRANSFERRED FROM:.:::$~__ EXPLANATION: acceSSQrjes Department Head: 4 000 4,000 ...2== to purchase uniforms, 'badges, and nylon belts, for deputy holsters cODstables Date: January 9, 1997 _ & .Jan-OB-97 09:09A Ft. 713 ·B ..nd CO. Auditor 341 ~..::.;=-_ P.Ol ?~7!....!.7.:4!- IN THE MATTER OF TRANSFERRING OF BUDGET SURPLUS OF FORT BEND COUNTY . FOR THE YEAR 1997 On Ihl. t~e ~ day of ~0I1\1AC!rlj' 1997. the Commissioners'CoUtl,with the rollowlngmembersl>oi09 pre.ent: o. Rozell CountY JUdge R.l. O'Shlcles Commissioner Grad)' Prt,tage Commi,~ione( Precinc;t 112 Mike Pr.~inct#1 Andy Meyers Commi$:JionerPrecflci .3 Bob Lutts Commissio".' Precinct #4 The following proceedings were had, to-wrU, THAT WHEREAS, theretofore. on October 22, 1SS5. Ih. Court heard and approved the budget for the year IS97 for Fort Bend County; and WHEREAS. on proper application, the Commi .. ioners' Court has transferred and existing budget surplUS to a budget of a similar kind and lund. The transrer doe. not increase lhe tolal of the budget. The following transfers 10$Oid budg.t are hereby authorized: JUDGE FAYE DETTLING JpI13 . Department Name: . TRANSFER Department #: TO: 021 ---------- NUMBER L1NE.ITEM NAME AMOUNT 33.00 3020 OTHER RENTALS ==~ _ 33.00 TOTAL TRANSFERRED TO: .:.$ TRANSFER FROM: 33.00 1062 OFFICE SUPPLIES =~'-33.00 TOTAL TRANSFERRED FROM: .:.$ EXPLANATION: _ RENTAL TO PITNEY BOWES FOR INCREASE RENTAL FOR POSTAGE METER AND SCALE o.to: Department Head: INOWSKI THE~COUNTY~OF FORTB? BY _11< J ~=ltij~_ lke O. ROlell. CQUnty JuQg~ ---~_._.... - _ .. _.-" ."... 1/9/97 _ , • __ ,'"-'~, ...... ~ ..... r . ro......... . 1-' L.3...... ->0. ,LJ"". ...' • ->0 .......... ,. 'I~ I ~l OF TRANSFERRING OF BUDGET SURP\.US FOR THE YEAR 1997 .....0._. Gad\'p_ .... Tile 10I1owWI9 proceedings __ THAT WHEREAS, ~ 8PjlIic:8ljon. ... aNI funcl. The lnlMfer _ The following BEND COUNTY .. t~" .. had. tcMorit. lhereloIo<e. on Octobe,22. on proper OF FORT ~Preco.c;jI) Cue" °11° .~ Moyon 191!5. Ihe Ceutt_ FOIlllend Counly; and WHEREAS. d • .-,_ P.O~ ~~ ~P_.l Com.. ml" R.L.~ ,."., ,11;..1', 7~3 34~ 3774 ~.n-06-97 04:03P F~. Send Co~ Auditor IN THE MAlTER .... """'-10 Mid bUcllIe' _ 8ncl8PPO"\lClllle _rre<l Coull .... and nat_1he _ d "'" budglll. Comminion_' budgellD< lhe .,.;stinlI budget year 1997 for ourp!u5 '" .. budge! heteby 8Uf1orinocI: Sheriff's Department - TRANSFER TO: LM.nEM_ AMOUNT 12,000.00 0700 Travel Allowance 12.000.00 ..:;:,;;::..:.:.~.:..:..=____ TOTAL TRANSFERREDTO:.:S TRANSFER FROM: Fees I Services 12.000.00 4010 TOTAL TRANSFERRED FROM; ~$,--- -:;==.:.:.=__ 12.000.00 Funds to be used for allowance for 2. motorcycles l;XPL,ANATIQN: at $500.00 each per month for 12 months. snnual total $12,000.00 THE BY, Jfi J. FORT8~ • O·ROdil.Co~ 0iJI.: #t JuG'Qe January 10, 1997 _....:.===----::..:....:----:.::..:. _ FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION TO: COMMISSIONERS COURT I hereby request permission for the following person(s) to make an official trip outside of Fort Bend County: Investigator Brad Whichard DESTINATION: DATE OF DEPARTURE: 1-9-97 DATE OF RETURN: 1-12-97 San Diego CA. PURPOSE OF TRIP: Mysteries" _ Monitor phone calls generated episode on 1-10-97. MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: by broadcast of "Unsolved Case #96-0002641 Homicide Investigation. _--lC,ijQJlmnmlIl.e.eI'JrCCliW8.Ll ..J.A,jJiLI:r:JllilIlDllle'-- _ 027 FUNDING SOURCE: •••• ******¥********************************************************************** Milton Wright DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL: Fort Bend County Sheriff's Name & Depan DATE: 01-07-97 Office Signatu ********************************************************************************* COURT: Presiding Official--lL~tk.!.L..L¥-:::J.~~ APPROVED COMMISSIONERS Date (Emergency Approval: WHITE COPY- ~_ e-c...". CANARY copy. Tn=~ • .w....,. PINK COPY _All&b T"Tnod ~ /-i-- 't 1 GOll>ENROD COpy· 0.,..-..,: _ ) FORT BEND 0 TRAVEL AUTHO TO: COMMISSIONERS COURT I hereby request permission for the following person(s} to make an official trip outside of Fort Bend County: OtJP?tY}/551(J A.JCtY Pg,,~r/N;r .2-;1..$-17 3- 1/- <f1 DATE OF RETURN: DESTINA nON: tAJ"lSI-/ /J/h"o.J I jl!A(..() PURPOSEOFTRIP: MODE OF "TRANSPORT AnON: FUNDING SOURCE: DEPARTMENT 7>. e-. /997 LCH5l-I!TlIIC -A.L1R.""<Z::P:....::L:=,A"'-L'N"-'c"" OJ ()- OJ.£. - HEAD APPROVAL: (7 i/~A? /; APPROVED COMMISSIONERS k 1/,IJ/<f partm or P '7? .~~~• ~~,~ COURT: PreSiding Official ~ 2 LJNIJ3CJd -e ., - tf £ljit{ 1-IV-17 , ---.l----''.CL---.!+ __ Date . (Emergency Approval: 39t'd d-e. L ~7I:::i/i /"7 Signat re Date 10/10 _ 20 I NaIIi~D DATE: &AlP-j:,7latJCP~ ) LP6 HEPUL LE:S1 L661/60/10 ., ,- COUNTY ATTORNEY FORT BEND COUNTY, BEN W. "Bud" TEXAS (713) 341-4555 Fax: (713) 341-4557 CHILDERS County Attorney 97-01-09 TO: County Judge Mike Rozell cc: Commissioners Arlene Kirkpatrick, Telecommunications FROM: Jamie Stavinoha, Assistant County Attorney DATE: 1-9-97 SUBJECT: Agenda Item for 1/14/97 16:06 li'l No.7 The enclosed AT&T agreement has been reviewed by this office and is approved as to legal form. 301 Jackson' 309 South Fourth Street· Suite 621 • Richmond, Texas 77469-3506 THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § ORDER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND AT&T On this the I!-} day Of~ of Fort Bend County, Texas, uponmotionOfCommissione~ seconded by Commissioner Q I~ ,1997, the Commissioners Court . , duly put and carried; IT IS ORDERED that the Fort Bend County Judge is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement with AT&T for on-line inquiry for court information and documents (900-420-1114). Said Agreement being incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as though fully set forth herein word for word. • Amendment to Billing Services Agreement No. _ Between AT&T and Fort Bend County, Texas AT&T and Fort Bend County, Texas ("Customer") entered into Billing Services Agreement, Contract No. __ ("Agreement") onJ4.N..I~9'l1. AT&T and Customer hereby agree to amend and modify the Agreement as follows: I. The parties agree that this Amendment applies to billing services for AT&T MuitiQuest$ Express900. This Amendment does not apply to AT&T MuitiQuest$ Interacter or AT&T MultiQuest$ mCAP. 2. The following language is added to Section 5.1: "Customer represents that it is a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas and claims exemption from sales and use taxes. A copy of a tax exempt certificate will be furnished upon request." 3. Section 14 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: "14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or its breach, and if such dispute is not settled through discussion and negotiation of the parties, the parties agree to seek to settle such dispute through a mutually agreeable and non-binding dispute resolution process." 4. AT&T and Customer agree that any and all notices or communications required or pennitted under this Agreement shall be delivered in person or mailed certified mail, return receipt requested, or may be transmitted by fax as follows: TO: CUSTOMER Fort Bend County Attn: County Judge 30 I Jackson, 7th Floor Richmond, TX 77469 Fax: (281) 341-4557 TO: AT&T Jullie Johnson AT&T Corporation 13827 North 41st Street Court Phoenix, Arizona 85023 Fax: (602) 439-1193 • . . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have put their hands to this Amendment on the dates indicated below. AT&T By: ~Q ".;L IlJiK£. JJ. 1tMMnJ ()~ UVeU) By: OKee~ 1>151-r;ct Title&s:/ueJl\danOhlr 0 II ff....!-'tqlf --+-']:)ate ,eO~ Typed or Printed Name Typed or Printed Name _ {!f){)NT'( JUVG£Title /-/V-'17 Date AIS 3076 (O5-96) eATa.T AT&T Master Billing Services Agreement AT&T Master Billing Services Agreement No. 003466 MQ AT&T Corp. Customer Name T 6E:ND Cou.NfY Customer Contact AT&T Contact Name and Phone Name and Phone ~~1-3lj\-311~SUlJI'e.. Arl.m.c.. K;~f(,\tr1C\-\ I CustomerAddress, C SLlit<l- \0 - b AT&T MultiQuest® Billing Options (check onel: 01 o o Caller Adjustment Process (CAP) SOht'1S0Y\. AT&T Office Address (olAv-t· 60/90 Delay Process Additional Customer Programs may be detailed on the Additional Billing Services Agreement form(s) ONLY when using the same service requested here. q DO- Initial Customer Program offering description and 900 number(s): o Y\ - ~( V\ %c"Ll"-!.H-'.-' +V _h,J...O.!i"--,-CO""'-'-1 dpc~\$ 4- ~ 0 - I I I 4 "",.lrt,--",-----,-,-·CI'\.;LfO.\LJruM..!...lM.Gl!L'-,hLloQaV\"----"I1M¥1~d • - I Presale #: -' 39 J ;L ).... Callers wijt be billed the following charges for your ProlJO''.l1(select one of the following): ~ $ •5 per initial minute and $ _~_.,:)..J-:2..o!.-__ Ipereach additional minute 5 o . per call $ Enhanced Rate Sat $ per initial __ o minute(s) $ per additional__ Vari.A.BiII rates (for use with AT&T MultiQuest Maximum Per Minute Charge: $ Maximum Flat Rate Charge: $, minute(s) Interacter Service only): Maximum Premium C~arge: $, _ _ Call Prompter Rating Caller will be billed the following charges for your offer: Caller Entered Digits Bill Designator HH MM Branch #1 #2 #3 #4 Additional Period Additional Period Rate $_.- HH MM HH MM S5 Customer hereby designates the following Bill Designator Initial Period Rate $_.- Initial Period Free Period CPR information for the 900 numbers specified above: Caller Entered Digits Free Period --- --HH MM 55 HH MM --- --MM HH 55 HH MM --- --HH MM 55 HH MM --- --HH MM 55 HH MM Initial Period Rate Initial Period Additional Period Additional Period Rate $_.- $_.HH MM HH MM HH MM HH MM $_.- $_.- $_.- $_.- $_.- $_.- BY SIGNING BELOW. CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AGREES TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT INCLUDING THOSE ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM. WHICH (AMONG OTHER THINGSI PROVIDE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS ORDER, AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ORDER ACCEPTED BY AT&T UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. AT&T Corp. (Customer) Accepted By: (Authorized _ Signaturel (PrintedITyped Name) mtlel (Datel ____ ORIGINAl RETENTION REQUIREMENT PREPARER - 6 VRS. AFTER CANCELLATION mCYRIRjTfOhl ~-'-'---~ STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SUPPORT OF A LEGISLATIVE BILL On this the \~ day of j ttlv'uAh , 1997 at a regular meeting of Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, acting as the governing body of Fort Bend County, Texas upon a motion of duly put and carried; WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has heretofore determined a need for the legislature to amend a current statute that would expand Section 152 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code (Section 152) to permit a county to includejustice of the peace court costs to contribute to the establishment and maintenance of an alternative dispute resolution system in a county; and, WHEREAS, the judges of the Justice of the Peace Courtfor Fort Bend County, Texas, desire to solicit the support of this Commissioners Court to pass a resolution supporting the passage of a legislative bill to amend Section 152 (See EXHIBITS A and B). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas pass a resolution supporting a legislative bill to amend Section 152 to permit a county to include justice of the peace court costs to contribute to the establishment and maintenance of an alternative dispute resolution system in a county. PASSED AND APPROVED this thel'f'f6 day of FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By:*~~ Michael D. Rozell. County Judge COURT EXHIBIT A Page 1 of 1 CHAPTER 152 Alternative Dispute Resolution System Established by Counties (Current Civil Practice and Remedies Code Statute) §152.001. Definition. In this mediation, having an employers, chapter. "alternative dispute resolution system" means an informal forum in which conciliation, or arbitration is used to resolve disputes among individuals, including those ongoing relationship such as relatives, neighbors, landlords and tenants, employees and and merchants and consumers. §152.002. Establishment. (a) The commissioners court of a county by order may establish an alternative dispute resolution system for the peaceable and expeditious resolution of citizen disputes. (b) The commissioners court may do all necessary acts to make the alternative dispute resolution system effective, including: (l) contracting with a private nonprofit corporation, a political subdivision, a public corporation, or a combination of these entities for the purpose of administering the system; (2) making reasonable rules relating to the system; and (3) vesting management of the system in a committee selected by the county bar association. (c) The actions of a committee authorized by Subsection (b)(3) are subject to the approval of the commissioners court. §152.003. Referral of Cases. A judge of a district court, county court, statutory county court, probate court, or justice of the peace court in a county in which an alternative dispute resolution system has been established may, on a motion of a party, refer a case to the system,. Referral under this section does not prejudice the case. §152.004. Financing. (a) To establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution system, the commissioners court may set a court cost in an amount not to exceed $10 to be taxed, collected, and paid as other court costs in each civil case, except suits for delinquent taxes, filed in a county or district court in the county. (b) The county is not liable for the payment of a court cost under this section. (c) The clerks of the courts in the county shall collect and pay the costs to the county treasurer or, if the duty does not have a treasurer, to the county officer who performs the functions of the treasurer, who shall deposit the costs in a separate fund known as the alternative dispute resolution system fund. The fund shall be administered by the commissioners court and may only be used to establish and maintain the system. The system shall be operated at one or more convenient and accessible places in the county. EXHIBIT B Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION We, the undersigned judges of the Justice of the Peace Courts for Fort Bend County, do hereby adopt the following: WHEREAS the Honorable Charles Howard, State Representative for District 26, is to sponsor a bill attached hereto to be enacted by the Legislature for the State of Texas relating to court costs imposed by a county to establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution system; WHEREAS Section 152 does not now permit justice of the peace courts to tax any amount as a court cost to establish or maintain an alternative dispute system; WHEREAS the undersigned judges of the Justice of the Peace Courts for Fort Bend County join the Legislature's desire to establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution system to encourage the peaceable and expeditious resolution of civil and criminal disputes and to assist in the disposition of litigation filed in the civil district and county courts; BE IT RESOLVED: The judges of the Justice of the Peace Court for Fort Bend County advocate the adoption of said bill insofar as it would permit the justice of the peace court s to set a court cost not to exceed $10.00 (ten dollars) to be taxed, collected, and paid as other court costs in each civil case, as well as in cases filed in a county or district court, except suits for delinquent taxes, traffic matter, and condemnation and proceedings under the Texas Mentai Health Code. i,~iLL:o EXHIBIT B Page 2 of 3 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to court costs imposed by a county to establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution system. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 152.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code is amended to read as follows: In this chapter, "alternative dispute resolution system" means an informal forum in which mediation, conciliation, or arbitration is used to resolve disputes among individuals, including those having ongoing relationships such as relatives, neighbors, landlords and tenants, employees and employers, and merchants and consumers, and particularly those individuals who do not have the financial ability to gain full access to the justice system Alternative dispute resolution systems established under this chapter may use any of the processes authorized in Chapter 154. Civil Practice and remedies Code to encourage the peaceable and expeditious resolution of civil and criminal disputes and to assist in the disposition of litigation filed in the civil district and county courts (including family. juvenile and probate courts) and in the justice of the peace courts. and such systems may also assist in providing conflict management training to schools and correctional facilities and alternative dispute resolution services for alternative sentencing in the criminal justice systems of the district. county and justice of the peace courts SECTION 2. Section 152.003, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is amended to read as follows: A judge of a district, county court, statutory county court, probate court, or justice of the peace court in a county in which an alternative dispute resolution system has been established may, on its own motion or on motion of a party, refer a pending dispnte for reSQlution to the system in the manner provided by and subject to the provisions of Chapter 154 Section 154.021 - 154 073, inclusive of the EXHIBIT B Page 3 of 3 Civil Practices and Remedies Code. and in which event each and all the provisions of Chapter 154 shall be applicable to the referral and disposition of said dispute SECTION 3. Section 152.004, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) To establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution system, the commissioners court may set a court cost in an amount not to exceed $10 to be taxed, collected, and paid as other court costs in each civil case, including probate matters, filed in a county. district or justice of the peace court in the county except suits for delinquent taxes, traffic matters and condemnation and proceedings under the Texas Mental Health Code (Article 5547-1 et seq Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) SECTION 4. Section 152.005 is hereby added to this chapter, and will read as follows: Commissioners courts establishing alternative dispute resolution systems under this chapter shall maintain a permanent record showing' (l) the total fees collected and paid to the County Treasurer during each fiscal year: (2) the total amount of funds expended during the fiscal year for the operation of the alternative dispute resolution system' (3) the purposes for which such expenditures were made' and (4) the activities conducted by and on behalf of the alternative dispute resolution system during the fiscal year. Commissioners Courts establishing alternative dispute resolution systems shall cooperate with the Texas Supreme Court in developing methods for statistical reporting of disputes referred to alternative dispute resolution procedures under this chapter and pursuant to Chapter 154 Civil practice and Remedies Code. FORT BEND Dispute Resolution Center FAX TIo. bII_. __ ....... 1' 1'_ _ ill -.1 .eo"". •. ..tel I _ dUe...... U do. - ea_··.'" -...o aetifi ~ etI__ 1WtelL U,... loa eoIia....,..,. ill doe oi..1IT"' .. . 7..J;r 1....,_prin:l""" • w. doe lat •••• -... ~. _ • .....,.,. -Hiwt doe tia'_li .. 112;''' 1'.. ill _ •...•• "1,. 6 aaJ 4713.5.5 .. 800. TO:-...:. _ DATE:, _ Fall Number: n...a. y••• 3-4/- '&<"0 'I Phone Nunther:. Thu t. Page 1 of BE: T~>.I:!> 11> KE~'(" - IIOr .... K. ItJ,Jn \(010< "Pt.Ac.s 01-1 J)fe C"M: l'1f"n ..... G- ~liSlo.JSe.s' 1\I('1S(;&.f A jOhN HtI,J~Urs , ~ }&. ~l:1N , JI\,I. 14) tn...L"2_.....:....:::-'C- - • (713. $65·9880 • F_ _ OF Ae~... 10701 Corporate Drive. Suite 14$ _ Stafford. TelUY 77477 (713.565-9803 fOR~lfiB FAX: Total on page., .~ 111,lt••••• IIU.I C.ltlP MEMORANDUM TO: Hon, Michael D. Rozell and C:Qmmi~sioner~'C01lt1 FROM: Shelly Hudson, E"'ccutive Directo" ~ DATE: January (;, IQQ7 RE: l"V'"-~ Dispute Resolution Center Update - For December 1996 Distribution: Bob Lutts, Bud O'Sheiles, Grady Prestage, Andy Meyer, and Bud Childers. • MEDIATIONS • Monthly Report Attached • BUDGET • PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Elrod kaJSiog BfJOns: 1) Follow-up wQI111ation wa~ faxed to you rellardin~ the Resolution pre~ented 1(1 Commi .. ioftcu' Cow't ..llhe m""ling of Tuesday, November :l6, 1996. *** Z} The ORe will appear before Commissioners Court on Tuesday, January 14, 1997 to answer fllrther question~ regardins the Resolution. I.INE ~fth.e R",.""lul;, ..,U i~ tv ADft .'ullk- I olin, to the aXI'ti_,; 'C'''yLe, TlW ",ill i"",,,....,, funding to the UI{L try applvMnultely $2~.OOO per yel\{, These twlds WIllcome ttom those who are actually using our services. - Tho DOUOM 3) Th", G\'llfTuulllmr',l;.1I11:i tentative,ly ~~l&lea tor AJUil Iqq7 nt Old Orch:u:d. More information 10follow. 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INCipl_&. ,... haodt,. -.tifi .,. -.v:iaoc F __ Clae _.d •• ft"ri_. _ .. __"_a, U,... Clae _.- ~..,. ..a- _ti.,. F_ ill • nlS) 5.5 Thea .. ,.. •. FBll Num~r: DATE: J ;J . ':>3 -., G. 34( - Phone NumbeJ:":, Thito d Page 1 of RE:f,;t..ww·Ut? r-:",JD;~t.r /";':'<2 ~O Pt-!" HbDllli6- j.p' ~. ~l.- -n. ~ S'P<>-n.<~ ~ I~l. 10701 Corporate Dri"e, Suite 145 Stafford. T_ .... 77477 • (713~ .'i6.'i·9800 • I'mc: (713) 565-9803 i _ _ 11',ltl .1.1'ltll. elltl' MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Hon. Michael D. Rozell and Commissioners' Coun Shelly Hudson, Executive Director December 23, 1996 Justice Coun Resolution to Aid DRC Funding Follow Up Distribution: Bob Lutts, Bud O'Sheiles, Grady Prestage, Andy Meyer and Bud Childers. Per your request for more information pursuant to our November 26, 1996 appearance at Conunissioners Coun, we respectfully submit the following: 1) Total civil suits filed in Justice Com of Fon Bend County per the County Auditor's Depanment: -1995 Actual = 2,612 -1996 Projected" 2,786 (Actual throu&h October is 2,322). 2) A Survey of the 12 Texas DRC's funding results: a) Bexar County's DRC is a county agency and is funded by the general budget. They do not charge for their services. All others are independent nonprofits who are primarily funded through filing fees from the district and county courts. (No JP funding to any DRCs). b) Filing fees do not cover operation costs. Additional funds are raised through processing fees on cases, grants, uainings and subsidies from the general county funds when the filing fees are exhausted. c) None reponed any success with fundraisers and have abandoned them as a revenue source. d) Overall fiscal conditions of Texas DRCs varies from Amarillo, which carries an average annual negative balance between $7 - 18 thousand per year and receives county subsidies, to Fon Wonh, with a healthy $275,000 annua1 budget. 3) Attached is a Draft Resolution Requesting the Suppon of a Legislative Bill, a current copy of Section 152 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code and a copy of the 1ustice Coon Resolution for amendments to that Section. (The changes lite llllderlined for your conveniCJlCe). Thank you for you consideration in this matter, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you need funher information. 10701 Corporate Drive' Suite 145' Stafford, Texas 77477 713-565-9800 Phone' 713-565-9803 Fax STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SUPPORT OF A LEGISLATIVE BIU On this the day of ~. 1997 at a regular meeting of Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, acting as the governing body of Fort Bend County, Texas upon a motion of Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner _ duly put and carried; WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas IuJs heretofore determined a need for the legislature to amend a current statute that would expand Section 152 o/the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to include justice of the peace court costs to contribute to the establishment and maintenance of an alternative dispute resolution system in a county; and. WHEREAS, the judges of the Justice of the Peace Courtfor Fort Bend County, Texas. desire to solicit the support of this Commissioners Court to pass a resolution supporting the passage of a legislative bill to amend Section 152 (See EXHIBITS A and B). NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED. ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County pass a resolution supporting a legislative bill to amend Section 152 to include justice of the peace coun costs to contribute to the establishment and maintenance alternative dispute resolution system in a county. 0/ an PASSED AND APPROVED this the'_----!day of ~. 1997. FORT BEND COUNlY COMMISSIONERS By: ATI'ESI': Dianne Wilson, County Clerk II.J. J. • MYc'tJiiiJ. COURT £I)I«~_ Rozell, County Judge EXHIBIT A Page 1 of 1 Alteroative CHAPl'ER 152 Dispute Resolution System Established by Counties n52.001. DefInition. In this chapter, "alternative dispute resolution system" means an informal forum in which mediation, conciliation, or arbitration is used to resolve disputes among individuals, including those having an ongoing relationship such as relatives, neighbors, landlords and tenants, employees and employers, and merchants and consumers. §lS2.002. Establisbment. (a) The commissioners court of a county by order may establish an alternative dispute resolution system for the peaceable and expeditious resolution of citizen disputes. (b) The commissioners court may do all necessary acts to make the alternative dispute resolution system effective. including: (1) contracting with a private nonprofit corporation, a political subdivision. a public corporation, or a combination of these entities for the purpose of administering the system; (2) making reasonable rules relating to the system; and (3) vesting management of the system in a committee selected by the county bar association. (c) The actions of a committee authorized by Subsection (b )(3) are SUbject to the approval of the commissioners court. '152.003. Referral of Cases. A judge of a district court, county court. statutory county court. probate court, or justice of the peace court in a county in which an alternative dispute resolution system has been established may, on a motion of a PartY, refer a case to the system,. Referral under this section does not prejUdice the case. §152.004. Financing. (a) To establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution system, the commissioners court may set a court cost in an amount not to exceed $10 to be taXed. collected. and paid as other court costs in each civil case. except suits for delinquent taXes. filed in a county or district court in the county. (b) The county is not liable for the payment of a court cost under this section. (c) The clerks of the courts in the county shall collect and pay the costs to the coumy treasurer or, if the duty does not have a treasurer, to the county officer who performs the functions of the treasurer, who shall deposit the costs in a separate fund known as the alternative dispute resolution system fund. The fund shall be administered by the commissioners court and may only be used to establish and maintain the system. The system shall be operated at one or more convenient and accessible places in the county. EXHIBIT B Page 10f3 RESOLUTION We, the undersigned jUdges of the Justice of the Peace Courts for Fort Bend County, do hereby adopt the following: WHEREAS the Honorable Charles Howard, Slate Representative for District 26. IS to sponsor a bill attached hereto to be enacted by the Legislature fOr the State of Texas relating to court cosls imposed by a county to establish and maintain an alternative dIspute resolution system; WHEREAS Seetfon 152 does not now permit justice of the peace courts to tax any amount as a court cost to establish or maintain an alternative dispute system, WHEREAS the undersigned jUdges of the Justice of the Peace Courts for Fort Bend County join the LegiSlature's desire to establish and maintain an alternative dispute resoMion system to encourage the peaceable and expeditious resolution of civil and criminal disputes and to assist in the disposition of litigation filed in the civil district and county courts; BE IT RESOl of said exceed as well matter, veo: The JUdges of the Justice of the Peace Court for Fort Bend County advocate the adoption bill insofar as it Would permit the justice of the peace court s to set a court cost not to $10.00 (ten dollars) to be taxed, collected, and paid as other court costs in eacll ciVIl case, as in cases filed in a county or district court, except suits for delinquent taxes, traffic and condemnation and proceedings under the Texas Mental Health Code. f~4~ AS PER ORIGINAL EXHlBITB Page 3 of3 54. Section 154.021 • 154.073 inclusive of the Cvi Practices iUJdRemedie Code and in which event each d disposition of said dispute. SECTION 3. Section 152.004, Civil Practices and Remedies Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) To establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution system, the commissioners court may set a court cost in an amount not to exceed $10 to be taxed, collected, and paid as other court costs in each civil case, including probate matters, filed in a COUnty. district or justice of the peace court in the COUnty, except suits for delinquent taxes, traffic matters and co de d roceedi s n's Texas Civil Statutes. SECTION 4. Section 152.005 is hereby added to this chapter, and will read as follows: Com issio cat r hal Count Trea UTerdurin e s collected and x ended durin ste which Such ex enditW'es were t e . ade' e actiYities conducted b and on behalf of the alternat've dis ute res lution s establishin alternat've dis ute resolutio CO!!l't in devel 1s u reme ute Remedies Code. AS PER ORIGINAL EXHIBITB A BILL TO BE ENTITLED Page 2 of3 AN ACT relating to Court costs imposed by a county to establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution system. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION I. Section 152.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is amended to read as follows: In this chapter, "alternative dispute resolution system" means an informal forum in which mediation, conciliation, or arbitration is used to resolve disputes among individuals. including those having ongoing relationships such as relatives, neighbors, landlords and tenants, employees and employers, merchants and consumers, and Particularly those indiv'duals who d not hav m Alter ative dis ute resolution s stems established 54 Civil Practice and Remedies Code to encoura e the eaceable and ex dis 0 ition of lib afon filed in the c'vi di trict and cou 'uvenile and urts Ilnd such dis ute resoluti n service for alternative sentencin in the c' stems . al 'ustice a also as 1st in stems f the district. county. and justice of the peace courts. SECTION 2. Section 152.003, Civil Practice Ilnd Remedies Code, is amended to read as follows: A judge of a district, county court, statutory county court, probate court, or justice of the peace court in a county in which an alternative dispute resolution system has been established may, on its own motion. or on motion of a party, refer a pending dispute for resolution to the system in the manner provided by and subject to the provisions of Chapter FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK JOI Jackson St., P.O. Box 520, Richmond, TX 77406·0520 (71J) 141·8685 • Fax (713) 141·8669 DIANNE WILSON COUNTY CLERK TO: COMMISSIONERS FROM: DIANNE WILSON DATE: JANUARY 13, 1997 RE: AGENDA #9 FOR 1/14/97 COURT AGENDA #9: CONSIDER RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR FAXBACK SYSTEM WITH OUT SOURCE COMMUNICATION The Faxback system has been very beneficial to this office for the past two years in terms of saving some staff time and resources. I estimate that an average telephone request for information requires 3-10 minutes of staff time. Autoattendant and Faxback are two systems that allow the public to acquire information at their convenience. These two systems are buying this office an element of time since no additional staff was authorized for 1997. It appears cost effective for the county to spend approximately $2500 annually for a system that provides a vast amount of public information 24 hours a day, seven days a week Future plans include placing all the "County Clerk's" Faxback information on the Internet system. Roman B. and I are discussing this project along with other county offices. However, until such time as another system is adopted that replaces Faxback, I request that you approve the 1997 contact with Outsource Communication for its Faxback system. q R. DIANNE MCWETHY DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE FORT BEND COUNTY SERVICES (713) 341-8670 MEMORANDUM Michael D. Rozell, County Judge Commissioners Court TO: •~ . ~v FROM: Dianne McWethy, Director of Administrative services~ SUBJECT: OutSource Communications: FaxBack Contract RenewalProposal DATE: January 7, 1997 ,I' Background: In March 1996, Commissioners Court approved the OutSource Communications FaxBack proposal through December 31, 1996,for an amount not to exceed $500.00per month. In December 1996,staff reviewed the status of the FaxBack service. On December 31, 1996, staff requested that Court postpone action on the renewal of FaxBack services until January 14, 1997, pending staff's review of a revised proposal submitted by Toni Nelson, President, OutSource Communications. Analysis: Staff surveyed the nine (9) county departments utilizing FaxBack to obtain feedback concerning the current use of the service. Of the nine (9) departments, two (2) departments, the Tax Assessor Collector and the County Clerk, indicated a benefit to the departments. Arlene Kirkpatrick, Telecommunications Supervisor, has prepared the attached statistical information for the period of May 1996 through December 1996 for your review and consideration of this service. summary/Recommendation: The total proposed renewal cost for the FaxBack Contract proposal for the six-month period is $1,500.00or $250.00 per month. On the basis of current usage, the proposed contract renewal cost will average $2.29per document. On the completion of usage and cost benefit analysis, staff does not recommend the renewal of the FaxBack service. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Arlene Kirkpatrick, Telecommunications Supervisor, at 341-3777,or me at 3418673. xx: Toni Nelson, President, OutSource Communications Ben W. "Bud" Childers, County Attorney Dianne Wilson, County Clerk 301 Jack50n Street P. O. Box 1046 Richmond. Texas 77469 FAXBACK SERVICE UPDATED: 01/06/97 MONTH OF 1996 ORIGINAL TOTAL ORIGINAL COST NEW TOTAL CURRENT CONTRACT COST PROPOSED CONTRACT COST MAY 202 $2.48 191 $2.62 $1.31 JUNE 111 $4.51 107 $4.67 $2.34 JULY 100 $5.00 90 $5.56 $2.78 AUGUST 143 $3.50 126 $3.97 $1.98 SEPTEMBER 176 $2.84 163 $3.07 $1.53 OCTOBER 143 $3.50 138 $3.62 $1.81 NOVEMBER 93 $5.38 69 $7.25 $3.62 DECEMBER 94 $5.32 86 $5.81 $2.91 FAXBACK DEPARTMENT REPORT # OF DOCUMENTS BASED ONA 22 DAY AVERAGE DEPARTMENT MONTH DOCUMENT TOTAL Human Resources County Clerk Tax Library Voters Purchasing County Judge Com. Devel. Health May May May May May May May May May 32 36 40 08 42 05 18 09 01 1.46 per day 1.64 per day 1.82 per day 0.36 per day 1.91 per day 0.23 per day 0.82 per day 0.41 per day 0.05 per day Human Resources County Clerk Tax Library Voters Purchasing County Judge Com. Deve!. Health June June June June June June June June June 28 19 31 03 09 06 04 09 00 1.27 per day 0.86 per day 1.41 per day 0.14 per day 0.41 per day 0.27 per day 0.18 per day 0.41 per day 0.00 per day Human Resources County Clerk Tax Library Voters Purchasing County Judge Com. Deve!. Health July July July July July July July July July 20 18 24 02 12 00 02 10 02 0.91 per day 0.82 per day 1.09 per day 0.09 per day 0.55 per day 0.00 per day 0.09 per day 0.46 per day 0.09 per day Human Resources County Clerk Tax Library Voters Purchasing County Judge Com. Devel. Health August August August August August August August August August 35 22 39 03 13 03 05 06 00 1.59 per 1.00 per 1.77 per 0.14 per 0.59 per 0.14 per 0.23 per 0.27 per 0.00 per day day day day day day day day day FAXBACK DEPARTMENT REPORT # OF DOCUMENTS BASEDONA 22 DAY AVERAGE DEPARTMENT MONTH DOCUMENT TOTAL Human Resources County Clerk Tax Library Voters Purchasing County Judge Com. Devel. Health September September September September September September September September September 26 52 43 12 10 12 03 04 01 1.18 per day 2.36 per day 1.96 per day 0.55 per day 0.46 per day 0.55 per day 0.14 per day 0.18 per day 0.05 per day Human Resources County Clerk Tax Library Voters Purchasing County Judge Com. Devel. Health October October October October October October October October October 36 36 39 07 15 01 01 03 00 1.64 per day 1.64 per day 1.77 per day 0.32 per day 0.68 per day 0.05 per day 0.05 per day 0.14 per day 0.00 per day Human Resources County Clerk Tax Library Voters Purchasing County Judge Com. Devel. Health November November November November November November November November Novmber 14 24 15 05 05 02 03 01 00 0.64 per day 1.09 per day 0.68 per day 0.23 per day 0.23 per day 0.09 per day 0.14 per day 0.05 per day 0.00 per day Human Resources County Clerk Tax Library Voters Purchasing County Judge Com. Devel. Health December December December December December December December December Novmber 09 12 43 01 06 04 00 07 01 0.41 per day 0.55 per day 1.96 per day 0.05 per day 0.27 per day 0.18 per day 0.00 per day 0.32 per day 0.05 per day I I AS PER ORI41NAL THE STATE OF TEXAS I I I . COUNTY OF FORT BEND § I , .. .! I AGREEMENT BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND OurSOURCE COMMUNICATIONS FOR EAXBACK£lIBLIC INFORMATION sySTEM This Contract is entered into by and between Fort Bend Co~ty, a body corporate and politic asting herein MARKETING, by and through its Commissioners Court ("County") INC. d.b.a. OutSource Communications/The and OUTSOURCE FaxBack Info Line ("FaxBack") an entity authorized to conduct business in the State of Texas. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the County desires to create a fast, efficient, and reliable means of providing certain public information via computer; and WHEREAS, FaxBack has the knowledge and expertise to provide such system; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows: J. SERVICES FaxBack agrees to provide and the County agrees to lease the Ultra-Extension System, to be operated by the County, and which shall include the following features and capabilities: VOlCE.PROMPIS UP_IO.NINE.DEPARTMENTS: Each department would house its own directory and documents Ul'.IONINECAIALOG&(Department.Direetories): A caller may access a directory of available documents as well as the individual documents available under that department. . lmlimitHi _..--_..... documents, however, it is advisable to restrict leach catalog to nine documents. I Each document should be com~ of no more than three 8 112" x 11" white pages with text or grapbics in black ink. . ON T.1NF.nO(,.I1MFNT~· ~.~,~. -.-.a_~ FAC'.h n""Arlm"nl C'A':' hnl1,,*, --~ --r-- .... --·---- I : REMOIE-CONTROLPROGRAM: Using' 8 special program password, the client of an extension can call in from any touch-tone phone and reconfigure their specific program. : ; I . This lease shall commence on D~ber,).996.' Jvf'</ I q91 II. TERM· .J .. nv;'r/~ 11 the 1st day 0~,.-W9b and . end on the 3!1st clay of The parties may renew the lease by SUbseq~ent written agreement. . III. COST The County agrees to pay FaxBack a monthly fee 0)~fFlfDlE.EIlR'~:E1DDOLLARS ($500.00) for the term orthis Agreement, on or before the 1st day of each month. This fee shall include the storage and !!SSignrnentof tile current 68 documents (with First Stop and library business resources to be added making a.total of70), caialogue updating, automatic updating of documents directly from the county, equipment insurance, maintenance, back-Up tape system, monthly reports on usage to Administrative Department, department communication and coordination, any and all long distan<:eincurred, 3 incoming order lines, 3 outgoing fax lines, and the AutoUpdate incoming line with Faxline that receives new documents. County shall make all rents payable to: OutSource Communications 1418 Sugar Creek Blvd. Sugar Land, Texas 77478-3930 IV. DELAY OF PARTICIPATION FaxBack guarantees a speedy entry of program into the FaxBack System once received. In the event FaxBack fails to enter program into the computer within three (3) working days ofreceipt, FaxBack will refund the County a pro-rata share of rent for every day past the 3 days that the . . I i I program is not entered on the system. This lease shall remain enforceable and FaxBack Shall not be liable for any delays on the part of County in SUbmitti~ program for entry. . i FaxBack ~heUlnot be I liable for downtime of system due to telephone line i~terruption or acts of God. 1 I! !! I V. USE OF SYSTEM , The County shall use the system only for the purposes specified herein. The county ' shall not , sublet any part of the leased extension, department, or document to parties other than thoSe contained in the lease herein. This Agreement is not assignable by either party. VI. ACCESS OF SYSTEM The original set-up of the County's program is entered into the FaxBack system by FaxBack representativcs, and in compliance with County's design. Once FaxBack has entered County's program into the systcm, FaxBack will. notify County orID! assigncd numbers to access extensions, departments, and/or documents so County can eheek the system. The County shall also be given II security access code, so that future alterations, changes, or additions can be loaded from any fax machine or computer fax modem anywhere. The County agrees not to tamper with any portion of the system not leased to it in this contract. To the extent allowed by law the County agrees to assume liability for actual damages caused by unauthorized tampering by a County employee. VII. FAXBACK SERVICES FaxBack System agrees to: 1. Store and assign document infonnation and to configure County's program in accordance with County specifications and system capabilities. 2. Provide a system that allows access 10 cxtension/department/document hours a day and 7 days a week. 24 I I 3. . I Department lessee shall be restricted to remote l!C¢eSS before 8:30 I II i p.m. on wee kd ays. 4. Document and ' and 5:00 am. ker I I Allow the use of the FaxBack logo, telephone number and ~xtension , number for any and all promotions and advertising. 5. . Allow remote access for updates and 8Iterations. I! Contact and coordinate with those non-profit organizations 'that have agreed . I to publish the county catalogue of documents; however, FaxBack will not be resPonsible for each organizations' actual compliance. 6. Make document additions or deletions as requested by the County. Such additions or deletions shall occur no more than one time per month, and will be accepted strictly from the Director of Administrative Services. VIII. MISCELLANEOUS 8.01 Fort Bend County is a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas and claims exemption from sales and use taxes. A copy ofa tax exempt certificate will be furnished upon request. 8.02 The parties expressly agree that venue and jurisdiction for any claims or disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall rest exclusively in Fort Bend County, Texas. 8.03 County shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, for any reason upon thirty days written notice to Faxback. 8.04 Any and all notices or communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be delivered in person or mailed, certified mail, return receipt requested, or may be transmitted by fax as follows: To County: The Honorable Michael D. Rozell County Judge Fort Bend County P.O. Box 368 Richmond, Texas 77469 Fax: (713) 341-8609 Copy to: Dianne McWethy Director of Administrative Services 309 South 4th St., Suite 624 . Richmond, Texas 77469 Fax: (713) 341-4418 To FaxBack: Toni Nelson OutSource Communications 14I 8 Sugar Creek Blvd. Sugar Land, Texas 77478-3930 Fax: (713) 491-6960 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties put their hands to this Agreement on the dated indicated below. FORT BEND COUNTY - .'. ~" t7f! die By~L MiChal D. Rozell, Count;: Dale: 3 - ;)v' '1?- ...... L{ OUTSOURCE COMMUNICATIONS By: W I~ AUDITOR'S CERTIFlCATE I hereby certify that funds are available in the amount of $5,000.00 to pay the obligation of Fort Bend County under and within the fore· ontract. Robert Grayless, Co js.: 1j\f:'qreanen\faxt-:kJ.j;t:2.626{OJ23961 ty Audilor Fort Bend County Precinct 2 P.O. Box 249 713/431 ~0555 Fax: 713/431~1947 Fresno, TX 77545 Grady Prestage Commissioner January 13, 1997 Roman Bohachevsky Library Director 1001 Golfview Richmond, T 77469 Dear Mr. Bohachevsky: Listed below are Commissioner Library Board. Prestage's appointments 1. Rita R. Obey 16602 Quail Run Missouri City, TX 77489 (281)437-9520 2. Patsy Jalomo 1610 Flicker Missouri City, TX 76489 (281)261-2894 These individuals will take the place of Mr. castillo Cornell, who have resigned due to schedule conflicts. If you need additional Sincerely, Grady Prestage, Commissioner information, pleae contact to the and Ms. my office. II' I ' COMMISSlQNER PRECINQT 3 · Ak PER ORIGINAL I Pon Bend County, Tex" Andy Meyers Commie. toner Motion to Appoint BUildingOversight ~ommjtt~el I i I Commissioner Andy Meyers moves that Commlssiogers Court ,aPfQinf a . BUilding oversight Committee to be composed of Andy Meters, Chai'4 , an t adY Prestage, Roman Bohachevsky, and two additional member~ to be natper by Chainnan Meyers to oversee the design and construction oft~e Sugar 41 ;U d I I I I 1809 Eldrldae • Suaar Land, Tex., 71478 • (713) 494.1 i99 i I I, ,I raty. , " R. DIANNE MCWETHY DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE FORT BEND COUNTY SERVICES (713) 341-8670 MEMORANDUM TO: Michael D. Rozell, County Judge Commissioners Court FROM: Dianne McWethy, Elections Administrator SUBJECT: Purchase of Elections Notebook PC's - Conduct of Early Voting Election Services Contract Fund Agenda Item Request DATE: January 9, 1997 Background: During FY96, the Elections Administration staff has continued to review and evaluate the printing of the list of registered voters on combination forms for the conduct of early voting for county and contract elections. The printing of the list of over 150,000 registered voters on combination forms for each of early voting sites is labor intensive for county departments and costly for the county and the political subdivisions that contract with the Elections Administrator for elections. During the conduct of early voting for a primary election, the list must be printed twice for each early voting site, one for each political party. Analysis: On the basis of the above, staff has worked with the MIS Department, as well as other counties, to research and develop early voting forms and procedures that do not require the use of combination forms. On the basis that the list of registered voters is available on CD-Rom, staff has developed the capability to use Winbook XP5 Pro notebooks/CD ROM and related software to provide direct access to the voter file for the conduct of early voting. (See attached cost information, as provided by Mary Shemanski, MIS Director). As per Section 31.100.Disposition of contract money, (a), money paid to a county election officer under an election services contract shall be deposited in a separate fund in the county treasury. (Fund #150). The county election officer may make expenditures from the fund without budgeting or appropriation by commissioners court. However, the fund shall be audited and approved in the same manner as other claims against the county before they are paid. As per Section (f), the election services contract fund may be used only to defray expenses of the county election officer's office in connection with electionrelated duties or functions. 301 Jackson Street P. o. BOl( 1046 Richmond, Texas 77469 Request: On the basis that Commissioners Court has requested the review and approval for the purchase of notebook computers for county departments prior to the issuance of purchase orders by the Purchasing Agent, I would like to request that Commissioners Court approve staff's request for the purchase of notebook computers and related software for the conduct of early voting for county and political subdivision elections. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact me at 341·8673.Thank you for your assistance with this request. xx: Mary Shemanski, MIS Director Ben W. "Bud" Childers, County Attorney Dianne Wilson, County Clerk 01.08.1997 FROM 15:06 P. L)2 Fort Bend County Management Infonnation Systems (M.I.S.) Mary Shemanski Director TO: Ms. Dianne McWethy. Elections Administrator FROM: Mary Shemanski, M.I.S. Director ~ DATE: JanUlllY 7.1997 RE: Recommendation for Elections Notebook PC's Attached please find the price quotation, specifications, and warranty options for a Winbook XP5 Pro notebook. I recommend this model for use at early voting sites. Each notebook will also require the following software loaded: PROCOMM communications software for mainframe sessions VEDIT software to view CD·ROM $139.00 89.00 Please let me know if I can be of further assistance in this matter. Attachments Jane Long Anne" • 500 Libert)' Street, Room 212 • Richmond, TX 77469 • (281) 341-4570 • Fax (281) 341-4526 FROW . .' 01.08.1997 \".u.l!.Ir u ~ oClJ.\, \.oV,U . .L 'TEELWOOD ROAD 43212 800) 468-7502 !UOTATION FOR: P.03 REFERENCE: SALES ID: ASSOCIATE: STATION; ~<....JUMBUS, OR QUO !UOTATION 15:06 • TAT ION 551-WB.-518140 DF!f333 DAVE FABRITIUS WB206 QUO QUOTATION TAT ION FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS FOR.T BEND COUNTY, TEXAS 500 LIBERTY ST. ,SUITE 103 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS RICHMOND, TX 77469 301 JACKSON STREET RICHMOND, TX 77469 'RICING GUARANTEED UNTIL: 01/21/97 GENERAL PO NUMBER: QUOTE Qty Desoription SKU unit Price ------_ Amount -_ _-----~ ~------_._-~-----------_._-----_._-_ .._1 WINBOOK XP5 Pl00 810 DI0.3LA RFRB 810 ME 1 WINBOOK XPS 16MB MEMORY MODULE 16 MEG 16 1 WINBOOK XP5 12X DS/PROD PK 551 IS 503557 144915 556639 1,450.00 149.00 399.00 1,450.00 149.00 399.00 1 WINBOOK PRO P133 1 D12.1 8X28.8P 1.0 GB 1 WINEOOK FX 8MB EDO MODOLE: 8 MEG CLEAR 545582 275503 2,500.00 199.00 2,500.00 199.00 ------- SUBTOTAL: TAX: SHIPPING: TOTAL; ... - ... 4,697.00 0.00 35.00 4,732.00 GRANTS·RECORDS~AGEMENT MAIL CENTER FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (713) 341-8635 Fax (713) 344-3939 TIM CUMINGS MEMORANDUM TO: County Judge's Office Attn: Norma Landry FROM: Tim Cumings, SUBJECT: Agenda DATE: January I am requesting 14, 1997 agenda Grants Administrator Item for January 14, 1997 Commissioners' Court 9, 1997 that the following item be placed of Commissioners' Court: on the January Consider applying for continuation grants from HoustonGalveston Area Council for 1) Gang Intervention Unit, Sheriff's Department 2) Narcotics Prosecutor and Juvenile Prosecutor, District Attorney's Office, and adopting resolutions for same. Representatives of the Sheriff's Department and District Attorney's Office will be present should court members have any questions. Deadline for submission of applications is January 17. Thank you for your attention cc: to this matter. Dianne Wilson, County Clerk Dianne McWethy, Director of Administrative Herb Owens, District Attorney's Office 301 Jackson· Suite 101 • Richmond, Texas 77469 Services GRANTS-RECORDSMANAGEMENT MAIL CENTER FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (713) 341-8635 Fax (713) 344-3939 TIM CUMINGS MEMORANDUM TO: Michael D. Rozell, County Judge Commissioners' Court FROM: Tim Cumings, SUBJECT: Grant Renewals DATE: January Grants Administrator for Commissioners' Court of 1/14 9, 1997 The Sheriff's Department and District Attorney's Office are seeking continuation funding for ongoing staffing grants. They are asking the court to approve those applications and the accompanying resolutions, thereby authorizing the county judge to sign the application forms. The Sheriff's Department is asking for fifth-year funding for its gang intervention unit. The District Attorney's Office is seeking fourth-year funding for a narcotics prosecutor and fifth-year funding for a juvenile prosecutor. Source of the funding is the Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, through the HoustonGalveston Area Council. The program offers assistance reduced over a five-year period, from 100 percent funding the first year to 20 percent the final year. All copies of the three applications and resolutions should signed and forwarded to H-GAC for execution as of January 17. Thank you for your attention cc: to this matter. Ben W. "Bud" Childers, County Attorney Dianne Wilson, County Clerk Dianne McWethy, Director of Administrative Herb Owens, District Attorney's Office 301 Jackson. Suite 101 • Richmond, Texas 77469 Services be RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT REQUEST TO THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR FUNDING TO THE COUNTY OF FORT BEND, TEXAS FOR A PROGRAM KNOWN AS "SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT GANG INTERVENTION UNIT." WHEREAS, THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS feels that addition of the program known as the SHERIFF'S GANG INTERVENTION UNIT, will materially enhance the administration of justice in the county of Fort Bend, Texas, for all crime victims; and WHEREAS, the opportunity exists to fimd vital parts of this program through the Office of the Governor of the state of Texas, Criminal Justice Division; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Commissioners Court of the County of Fort Bend, Texas, that the County submit a grant request to the Office of the Governor of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, to assist in the fimding of the program of SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT GANG INTERVENTION UNIT. PASSES AND APPROVED, this /1f5. day of JA-/l//J4I2Y ,1997. COUNTY OF FORT BEND, TEXAS TY JUDGE I, Dianne Wilson, County Clerk for the County of Fort Bend, Texas, do hereby certify this to be a true and exact copy of the County of Fort Bend, Texas, Resolution adopted by the Fort Bend County Commissioners, ' ApPLICATION CRIMINAL 1. COG Application Identifienapplicant 2. COG to which application is submitted: 5. Applicant Information a. Legal name of agency applying: JUSTICE FOR GRANT FUNDING DMSION, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR leave blank) 3. Date Receivedby COGlCJO (applicant 4. Is this application shared with another COG? (applicant leave blank) DMsion or unit within applicant organization to administer grant: C. FORT BEND lO'l<"C d. Address I,gv. st",.t or P. O. Box, city, stat., and zip cod.) b. leave blank) Name, address, telephone, and fax number of the person who can answer questions concerning this application (give area code). 1410 Ransom Road Richmond, Texas 77469 Lieutenant Mike Lorenz (281)341-4684 (281)341-4644-fax State Payee Identification Number 6. 74-''''''._' a"a Q cril: Continuation ··"B:b~····ii·conti·nuaiion·:·com·pieie·tiie·i;;iiOWi·ng:····· . Year at funding for this application (Check ona): o Year2 0 Year3 0 Year4 Xl YearS Current Grant # Type of Applicant (ch.ck on. box only) 7. 8.a. Type of Application: o New SF - 97 ~ a 0 Year__ StateAgency County a 0 StateCollegeor University PrivateCollegeor University Municipality a Q Q o TatmShlp D NonprofrtOrganization Special District Educational Service Center Q Regional Council ofGovemments Other (specify): _ CI Independent School District 1:1 Indian Tribe - J 0421 - AD7 10. Application for tiiJ State Criminal Justice Planning Fund a Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund (state) 11 a. Geographic Areas of Project Activites (Citi.s and Counb.s) (state) Fort Bend Countv in tota1itv all cities therein. a Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (federaQCFOA.·18.540 Q Title V Delinquency Prevention Fund a Victims of Crime o Texas Narcotics CFOA·16.S48 ...............................•..•...................................................................................................... Act Fund (fedelil!) CFOA·16.575 Control Program (fede...!) a Safe and Drug-Free o Violence (feder1ll) 11b. County where project is based: CFDA·16.579 Schools and Communities Act and Fort Benc.'. (fed.nal) CF0A-84.186 13. Proposed Project Against Women Act (federal)CFDA·16.588 o other 14. Are the activities proposed in this application 100% juvenile-related? 12. Title of Project: f,ORT BEND COUNTY SqERIFF'S GANG INTERVENTION UNIT 15. Requested Funding: a. Federol Grant $ Funds (CJD) b. State Grant Funds (CJD) $ c. Cash Match $ DEPT. o Yes ~ No .00 (date) .00 If project is local, submission of application to regional council of governments satisfies the reqUirement for TRACS review. 14 4°1 .00 56,785 d.ln-kind (VOCA. VAWA" $ .00 $ .00 r-. VQntfl e. TOTAL 71,266 CPTN: Region #: Priority #: RBE 0 In 0 Out Unique#: 18. To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this application is true and correct. The document has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is awarded. ·~:··Typ;;;j··N~;:;;~·~fA;:,th~~;:j·o;r~i~·i·· ..···· ·· ··· ·..··· ·..·········· ..· j;:··:;:iij; ..·..·..······..··..····..· ········· ···..···T~:···;:~i~Ph~~;·N·~;;;j;; ..····..···· ·· . ~ICHAEL D. ROZELL COUNTY JUnGE CJD-l ! (281) 341-8606 Issued 7/96 Be sure to reference the name of each relevant community plan when answering the questions below. 1. Name the plan(s) under which the applicant is submitting this application. FORT BEND COUNTY 2. PLAN List the cities, counties, or part thereof covered by each plan referenced under question one above? FORT BEND COUNTY 3. COMMUNITY IN TOTALITY AND ALL CITIES THEREIN. For each community plan, state the problem(s) listed that this application would impact. A CONTINUATION PROGRAM TO ADDRESS GANG RELATED WITH IN THE COMMUNITY OF FORT BEND. 4. PROBLE~S If a continuation application, quote the reference in each plan that mentions the focus of this application as a priority. WITH THE GANGS INCREASING MORE AND MORE, EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THE CITIZENS. 5. Ifa new application, list the gap(s) in services listed in each plan that this application would help to fill. NON-APPLICABLE FOR COG USE ONLY Note: This form must accompany all applications for local or regional grants. (applicant leave blank) CPTN: CJD-2 Issued 7(96 DESIGNATION OF GRANT OFFICIALS CJD rules require that three persons be designated to the positions of Authorized Official, Project Director, and Financial Officer for the purposes of administering a grant. The Project Director and the Financial Officer may not be the same person but, under extenuating circumstances, one person may otherwise fill two positions. In accordance with the criteria and definition of responsibilities set forth in the Governor's Criminal Justice Plan for Texas governing submission of this application, the following designations are made: APPLICANT: PROJECT FORT BEND COUNTY TITLE:SHERTFE' 5 DEpARTMENT GANG INTERVENTION Kl Mr. 0 Ms. ROBERT Xl Mr. 0 Ms. MIKE LORENZ Project Director (Type or Print) LIEUTENANT FORT BEND COUNTY Financial Officer SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AUDITOR. Trtle and Agency 1410 Ransom Organization's Road City GRAYLESS (Type or Print) FORT BEND COUNTY Trtle and Agency 309 S Business Address Richmond UNIT (Street or P. O. Box) 4th "+-.,.,,,,+- SUITE 533 Organization's Business Address 77469 Richmond City Zip 1281\ 341-4684 (Street or P. O. Box) 77469 Zip 12811 341- 3760 Telephone Number Telephone Number (281) 341-4644 (281\ 341- 3774 Fax Number Fax Number ~ Mr. 0 Ms. MICHAEL Authorized Official COUNTY JUDGE, D. ROZELL (Type or Print) FORT BEND COUNTY Trtle and Agency 309 S. 4th. Street SUITE 719 Organization's Business Address Richmond 77469 City (281) (Street or P. O. Box) Zip 341- 8608 Telephone Number (281) 341- 8609 Fax Number CJD-3 Issued 7/96 PROJECI NARKATIVE THE SPECIFIC PROBLEM TO BE ADDRESSED BY TIDS CONTINUED APPLICATION. FORT BEND COUNTY STILL CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE AN INCREASE IN CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY, BOTH FROM GANGS WITHIN THE FORT BEND COUNTY AND THOSE BASED, IN ADJOINING HARRIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF HOUSTON. FROM SEPTEMBER 1994 TO SEPTEMBER 1996, GANGS HAVE ACCOUNTED FOR 600 PLUS VIOLATIONS OF LAW. THE FORT BEND GANG INTERVENTION UNIT HAS INVESTIGATED 183 GANG RELATED CASES TO DATE, WHICH RANGES FROM MURDER TO MINOR VIOLATIONS OF STATE LAW. DURING THE ABOVE TIME FRAME, WE HAVE LOGGED 83 ADDmONAL NEW GANGS IN THE FORT BEND COUNTY AREA. THE TOTAL OF ALL GANG MEMBERS SO FAR TO DATE IS APPROXIMATELY 2400. FOR A COMPLETE REVIEW OF THE LAST TWO YEARS, PLEASE REFER TO THE (4) PROGRESS REPORTS THAT ARE ATTACHED. IN FORT BEND COUNTY, THE RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAlLABLE TO THE GANG UNIT STILL CONTINUE TO BE OTHER LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. MORE AND MORE WE ARE SEEING THE TREND OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ACTUALLY RECOGNIZING THE GANG PROBLEMS INSTEAD OF IGNORING IT; BEING AFRAID TO START PANIC, AND ACTUALLY GETTING MORE INVOLVED BY ASSIGNING AN OFFICER TO INVESTIGATE GANG RELATED ACTIVITIES. OUR PROJECT GOAL IS TO CONTINUE EDUCATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC TO THE VARIOUS GANGS UPDATED STYLE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND TO MAINTAIN THE EVER EXISTING INTELLIGENCE FILE THAT CONTINUES TO GROW. cm - 4a ." ,. Progress Report FORT BEND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. Grant No. ~ as Sj)2 9329 ~ Sr:- 97- t10 7 GANG INTERVENTION March o }fi 2, UNIT September 1996 1, 1996 Six-Month Report Final Report Reported Crimes: (Provide information regarding reported crimes in your project area (city. county, etc,) during the project period, You need only provide information on your project focus (violent crime, gang-related crime, drug-related crime, and victims of crime,) ( SEE ATTACHED REPORT ) Impact statement: (Explain the impact that the project has had on the problem stoted on page CJD-12. Program Narrative) ( SEE ATTACHED REPORT Submit this page to the Criminal Juslice Division six monlhs through the grant period and again al the e'nd. PROGRESS REPORT FOR MARCH 2. 1996 THE!! SEPTEMBER 1. 1996 PAGE 1 FOR THE PAST SIX (61 MONTHS OF THE FT. BEND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT GANG UNITS EXISTENCE THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 199 REPORTED GANG RELATED OFFENSES. THOSE OFFENSES INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: RECOVERED PROPERTY - 0 TERRORISTIC THREAT - 4 AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS - 8 SIMPLE ASSAULTS - 25 BURG. M.V. - 3 BURG. OF HAB. - 8 BURG. OF BUILDING - 1 CRIMINAL MISC. - 8 DEADLY CONDUCTS - 8 ATTEMPTED MURDERS - 2 CRIMINAL TRESPASS - 3 EVADING ARR./DETENTION - 8 HARASSMENT - 0 POSS. OF MARA. - 21 RETALIATION - 3 AGG. ROBIROBBERY - 10 RUNAWAY - 2 THEFr - 19 UNLAWFULLY CARR. WEAPON - 9 UNAUTH. USE OF M. V. - 4 DISORDERLY CON. - 1 RECKLESS CON. - 0 AGG. SEX. ASSAULT - 3 TRAFFIC OFFENSES - 24 FORGERY - 2 PUBLIC INTOX. - 2 INDECENCY W/CHILD - 1 EIGHT DRIVE-BY SHOOTINGS OR DEADLY CONDUCTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE STATISTICS ABOVE. IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE PAST SIX (6) MONTHS THE FOLLOWING INFOR}lATION OBTAINED BY THE GANG UNIT. WAS GANG MEMBERS ARRESTED - 127 INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED ~ 61 NUMBER OF NEW GANGS IDENTIFIED - 1.5. NUMBER OF NEW GANG MEMBERS - 309 INTERVIEWS WITH CONCERNED PARENTS - 26 INTERVIEWS WITH CONCERNED SCHOOL OFF. - 4 PUBLIC AW~JffiNESS PRESENTATIONS - 2 PEOPLE ATTENDING PRESENTATIONS - 90 DURING TEl S TIHE 309 ADDITIONAL MONTH PROGRESS FORT BEND COUN7Y BEND COUNTY IS FR.A..r!E THE GP-.NG UN IT HAIl DCiCUl'1ENT:::r· NEW GANG MEMBERS, 69 MORE THAN THE LAST 6 REPORT. THESE ARE GANG MEl':SZRS ',~H;j LIVE H, OR HAVE AN IMrlEDIATE ARE.c. .. THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP It"1P~~CTON TEE FT.- COlJ"NTAT THIS TIt1E 2~337_ AS IS NOTED ABOVE. A(-iAIN. I1S:IVE-EY Sr1(;CTINr~ OFFENSE~:, i-LqV~ EEiv1AINEI; FAIRLY COt·L3L3T~::;T \rllTE THE LA~3-=' 0Mcn~TH REPORT. Ttr;:'-iAT1:3 OBVIOU:3 1;; TE;'~T SI~~F'LE AE.3AUI..T C.2.~3ES ARE UP FROt"l 1:;' THE LAST 6 t1UNTHS 'l'U 25 THI::: REFljFt[' PEEIOu. ONLY 15 NE~~ GANGS ~7ERE DGCUHENTED TEl S REE-'ORT ?ERIOD VER:;U:3 11) FOF~ THE LA3T RKFORT PERIljD. l'HI:3 WG[J~D FUr~TEER PAGE 2 l: NI)I CP...-::.:'ETHAT NEW GANGS ONCE Fr)R~1ED. AR~ ABSOS:BED EY 3IGGER4 BETTER OHGANIZEIl GANG:3 OVER A SHOE':' PERIOD OIl' T:iJ1E. ANOTHER CATEGORY NOTING AN INCREASE I.; NAFJ::;;)TIC RESATSIl CASES ANDIOR ARRE:3T. THI:3 IS UP FROM 5 FOr; 'l'HE LAST REPOF.T PERIOD TO 21 FOR THI:3 6 110NTHS REPORT. iN'HAT TEE OVER.ALL STATI~3TICS NOTED ABOVE INDICATE IS GANG MEt'!BERSHIP HAS INCREASED. THE NUt"JBER OF VIOLENT PERSON TO PER:30N CRIMES HAS INCREASED. COINCIDENTLY ENOUGH w11EN THE NUMBER OF NARCOTIC CRIMES/ARREST INCREASED. THE GANG UNIT. AT IT:3 INCEPTION, CONDUCTED MORE PUBLIC AWARENESS PRESENTATIONS THAT IT DOES NOW. THIS \~OULD BE EXPECTED SINCS THERE IS A FINITE NUMBER OF CIVIC GROUPS OF: OF:GANIZATIONS IN THE COUNTY EEQUESTING THE PRESENTATIONS. THE GANG UNIT CONDUCTED ONE THREE D<l.TE SWEEP IN THE STAFFORD. t1I~3;=.Uf]RI CITY AREAS OF THE COUNTY. THERE WAS VERY LIMITED GANG RELATED ACTIVITY DURING THIS EFFORT. BUT THE UNIT DOE:3 NOW UTILIZE MEMBER~; OF THE FT. BEND COUNTY JUVENILE DE'l'EN'l'ION FACILITY DUF,ING S,JGH SWEEPS. WITH .JUVENILE AUTHORITIE:3 PRE:3ENT, AND SIGNED JUVENILE COURT .JUDGES AUTHORITY .• JUVENILES FOUND VIOLATING THEIR F:E:3PECTIVE PROBATION CURFEW:3 AF:E DETAINED ON LOCATION AND It~lMEDIATELY TRANSPORTED TO DETENTION. THIS NOW OFTEN RESULT;; IN A .TjVENILE ~3PEN[lING THE \'ffiEK~ND IN DETENTION UNTIL HE EXPL".INS TO THE .JUDGE MONDAY HORNING I'ml HE/~3HE VIOLATED THE C-UEFEW. THIS \.JA;; AN EFFEC~IVE :30LUTICN TO 4 'Jf)V3:NILE~3 \]IOLATING THEIF: PFJ)BATION EEi.;CI r(S:l'-!El,lTS. If·} IJUN~ C;? 1996. THE ~;ETCIC SY3TE:f-'!. yJITH INFOR!"L~/rl»N ACCES;3ED Tn20\]GH THE HAERIS C\)UNTY G. R. I. T.;;. ~Y;;TEtL STAF-~TE~) FLAGGINC-i POSSIBLE GANG HEMBERS ~~1..fOAEE EOU?IN:2LY ST~)??ED BY LA~tJ E~JFORCENENT OFFICERS ACF~OS~; THE STATE - IN FT. BEND COUN~Y". THE SHERIFF~;3 DEPAHTt1~NT ALONE. FEOH .T]NE TO AtiGU;3'I. A THEEE t10NTH PERIOD. ~370P?ED AND ID2NTI?IElj A?PROXlt-::ATELY 135 SUBJECT,; .. FOR VARIOU3 REA2.0N~3. ~ivn;) C?t1E BACK FLAG:3ED A;3 PO.3SIBLY AFFILIATEj) ;-.'IiH P~~.ST GANG :~ELATEI.) ACTIVITI;::3. THZ GANG UNIT; IN CON... "TUNCTION WITH THE ,:',E~RIFF~:-:; D:;:;:~.~.ETL1ENl SUPPC b:T 2,ES:VIC~3 :I)IVI:3ION. ~N:~L=TUTEI.l A N~;r'J ,:':.P~':~:I.6..L r:A=,II;) TC:t-·iE ;:':OLnJD T:) A.3.;I.37 Al';[l Ir:FOF.t·~ Po I>~~PUTY C;)t,j [)C·:~:·~ I t<,G ;~,UCH E::JUT I NE CHECK:;. TEE D I ',3PATCH;:;' TCiN~;; THE SOU:,;Il TO THE DEPUTY INDICA':It·H:; TE.::l~T H:2: I3 CONFF..:i.)NTING A :3UB.JECT :..["--{OEA;; 3EEN F'LAG(}ED BY SETCIC A~; 1 P~EVIUU:;L'{ DOCUMENTED PO~;:;IE~Y ::ELATED ACTIVITIES _ THE E?FECT S"{:;TEM IS APP_~.RENT_ TME DEFUTY IN-I)EFTH I l'lFO;:t1ATIOFi INr;jUI~IE;3 "AS NEE:DEI)" EASI~;. INVOLVEr, IN PA~3T GANG Ot,T DE?UTY SAFETY WITH TEi: S C~J~ T2EN CONDUCT MORE F20H THE :3ETCIG FLAG ON At,,; Progress Report .. :.;;.;... :~;;. - SF-9S"'S02-7927 GANG ReportTimePeriod INTERVENTION UNIT to'_-....-.;""-'--'_~..;,_'C' SEPTEMBER >"0 MARCH 1, 1996 1. 199f Check Qne: [X} o Six-Month Report Final Report Reported Crimes: (pi~vide information regarding reported crimes in your project area (city, county, etc.) during the project period. You need only provide information on your project focus (violent crime, gangrelated crime, drug-related crime, and victims of crime.) .( SEE ATTACHED Impact Statement: REPORT (Explain the impact that the project has had on the problem stated on page CJD· 12. Program Narrative) ( SEE ATTACHED REPORT submit this page to the Criminal Justice Division sIx months through the grant period and again at the end. PRQGRESS REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 1, J 995 TIiRlJ MARCH 1, 1996 FOR THE PAST SIX (6) MONTHS OF THE GANG UNITS EXISTENCE THERE WEHE 158 GANG RELATED OFFENSES REPORTED Te, THIS AGENCY. 'l'HO:3E OFFENSES INCLUIIED F:ECOVERED PROPERTY TERRORISTIC THREAT - UNLAWFULLY 7 UNAUTH. - 8 AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS - 6 SIMPLE ASSAULTS 19 BURG. OF M.V. - 2 BURG. OF H.".B. - 8 CRIM. MISC. 40 DEADLY CONDUCT::; - 10 EVADING ARF:. /DETENTION - 1 ATTEMPTED t-FJRDER - 4 CRIMINAL TF~ESPASS - 1 HARAS;:;MENT - 3 POSSESSION OF MARIJUA)JA - 5 RETALIATION - 1 ROBBERY - 9 RUNAWAY - 18 THEFT - 1 TEN DRIVE-BY SHOWN ABOVE. IMPACT THE FOLLOWING: SHOOTINGS CARR. \\?EP.?ON USE X.V. BURG. OF BUILDING - 7 - 3 DISORDE~~LY C:l)~lDUCT RECKLE~3S CONIJf]CT - 1. ARE IOJCUJDED IN J.. THE STATI:='.'I'IC; STATEl~tlT FOR THE FA::;::: ;;IX INFORMATION TrIAS (6) OBTAINED MONTHS THE FOLLOWING ';;PL; BY THE GANG UNIT: GANG MEMBERS ARRESTED - 135 INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED - 35 NUMBER OF NEW GANGS IDENTIFIED - 10 NUi'1BER OF NEW GANG t·1Et1BEF:.;, ['OCUt'1ENTED - 240 INTERVIE'NS \'iITH CONCERNED PARENT::: - 8 INTERVIEI<7S WITH CONCERNED SCHOOL OFFICIALS PUBLI.C AWARENESS PRESE~JTATI(IN3 4PEOPLE ATTENDING PRESENTATIONS - 155 DURING TEIS TIME FHAt-1E THE G.~.NG UNIT HAD L{H~·U!1ENTED 240 ADDITIONAL NEl<l GANG MErlBERS IN FORT BEND ;:>):.':'TY OR WHICH HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE FT. BEND COUNTY AR8:A. WITH A TOTAL GANG ME!-lBERSHIP OF 2066. A;3 IS NOTED, DRIVE-BY ;3HOOTINGS HAVE REt'IAINEI> FAIRLY CON3ISTENT OVER THE 6 MONTE PERIOD WHEN C0t1FARED WITH THE PREVIOUS 6 MONTH';. THERE WERE ONLY 10 ADDITIONAL NEW GANGS DOCUMENTED OVER THE PERIOD. BUT MEt1BERSHIP IN OLDER GANGS DOES CONTINUE TO RISE. IN OCTOBER 1995 THE GANG UNIT ASSISTED f-JnrlS'Tr:l~l P0'GIr:''E ["EFA.ETMEN~ WITH THE INVE~;TI(;t'\TI()~·: OF A PAGE 2 BURGLARY RING WHICH HAD BURGLARIZED 97 OPTICAL STORES. INCLUDING 2 IN THE FORT BEND COUNTY AREA. THE INVESTIGATION UNCOVERED ONE AK-47 ASSAULT RIFLE WHICH HAD 6 DIFFERENT SERIAL NUMBERS ON IT IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS. THE A.T.F TRACE HAS NOT RETURNED ON THE RIFLE. THE UNIT ALSO INVESTIGATED A PARTY "RUSH" WHERE FIFTEEN GANG MEMBERS ARRIVED AT A RIVAL GANGS PARTY IN 3 DIFFERENT VEHICLES. ALL FIFTEEN OF THE SUSPECTS EXITED THE 3 VEHICLES WITH GUNS AND ATTACKED VARIOUS PEOPLE AT THE PARTY. ONE NON-GANG MEMBER WAS SHOT IN THE STOMACH. SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE PISTOL WHIPPED, ONE GANG MEMBER WAS SHOT AT 6 TIMES AND WAS SEVERELY PISTOL WHIPPED. THE GANG UNIT ARRESTED 4 SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT AND IS ATTEMPTING TO SEIZE TWO VEHICLES. AN AK-47 AND DOUBLE BARRELED SHOTGUN WERE RECOVERED DURING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT. AT LEAST 20 SHOTS WERE FIRED AND RETALIATION FOR THIS OFFENSE IS EXPECTED. IN ANOTHER INCIDENT. TI'70HOU:3TON GANG MEtJBERS ATTEMPTED TO RIP OFF A SUSPECTED FT. BEND COUNTY DRUG DEALER. THE DEALER SHOT AND KILLED ONE OF THE QANG MEMBERS. THE OTHER ESCAPED BACK TO HOUSTON. THE GANG UNIT ALSO DOCUMENTED THE ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING OF ONE GANG MEMBER AND THE SUICIDE OF ANOTHER. THE :3UICIDE WAS PLACED IN THE GANG UNITS "DEAD" FILE. .. PROGRESS GRANTEE PROJECT Report One: x GRANT No. SF-95-S02-7927 Fort Bend Co.S.O. TITLE Gang Time Period Intervention APRIL REPORT Unit 1, Six Month Report Final Report REPORTED CRIMES: (Provide information regarding reported in your project area (city, county, etc.) during the project period. You need only provide information on your project focus (violent crime,gang-related crime, and victims of crime.) DURING THE LAST SIX MONTHS OF THE GANG UNIT'S EXISTENCE, 161 GANG RELATED CRIMES WERE REPORTED TO THIS AGENCY. THOSE CRIMES INCLUDED: RECOVERED PROPERTY - 0 FOUND PROPERTY - 4 TERRORISTIC THREAT - 12 HARASSMENT - 5 AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS - ,5 POSS. MARIJUANA - 5 ASSAULTS - 4THREAT - 25 RESIST ARREST - 2 AGG. ROBBERY - 7 RETALIATION - 1 BURG/ MOTOR VEH. - 3 ROBBERY ( STRONG ARM/THREAT) - 0 BURG/ HABITATION - 12 RUNAWAY - 21 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - 17 THEFT - 12 DEADLY CONDUCT - 11 UNLAWFUL CARRY OF FIREARM - 0 EVADE ARR/DET. - 3 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF M.V. - 1 FALSE REPORT TO P.O. - 1 FELON IN POSS. FIREARM.- 0 ATTEMPTED MURDER - 1 BURGLARY OF BUILDING - 2 CRIMINAL TRESPASS - 1 POSS. PROH. WEAPON - 1 INJURY TO CHILD/INVALID - 6 IMPERSONATING PUBLIC SER - 1 INDECENCY W/CHILD - 1 TEN - "DRIVE-BY" SHOOTINGS ARE INCLUDED IN THE STATISTICS SHOWN ABOVE. IMPACT STATEMENT: (Explain the impact that the project has had on the problem stated on page CJD-12, Program Narrative) FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS THE FORT BEND COUNTY GANG UNIT WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN THE FOLLOWING: GANG MEMBERS ARRESTED - 44 INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED - 28 NUMBER OF NEW GANGS IDENTIFIED - 22 NUMBER OF GANG MEMBERS IDENITIFIED - 206 INTERVIEW WITH PARENTS - 6 INTERVIEW WITH SCHOOL OFFICIALS - 0 PUBLIC AWARNESS PRESENTATIONS - 6 NUMBER OF PERSONS ATTENDING PRESENTATIONS - 335 DURING THIS TIME FRAME, THE GANG UNIT HAD DOCUMENTED 206 ADDITIONAL NEW GANG MEMBERS IN FORT BEND COUNTY OR THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE FORT BEND COUNTY AREA, WITH A TOTAL GANG MEMBER COUNT OF 1904. AS NOTED, DEADLY CONDUCT OFFENSES (drive-by shooting) ARE UP DRAMATICALLY OVER THE PAST SIX MONTH PERIOD. THIS IS DUE, APPARENTLY, TO A "WAR" WHICH HAS BROKEN OUT BETWEEN THREE EAST 'FORT BEND COUNTY GANGS IN THE MISSOURI CITY, STAFFORD, FRESNO/ARCOLA AREAS. ALSO NOTED IS AN INCREASE IN THE OVERALL NUMBER OF OFFENSES REPORTED. THE GANG UNIT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL THE OPENING OF COMMUNICATIONS TO REGULAR DETECTIVES IN THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND IN OTHER AGENCIES OF THE COUNTY AS WELL. THERE ~E, THE UNIT IS BECOMING mvGH MORE INFORMED AND UTILIZED FOR INVESTIGATiVE PURPOSES WHICH FACILIAT£S MORE INFORMATION COMING IN. CJD - 13 .,. PROGRESS PROJECT Report One: X TITLE Gang Time Period Intervention SEPTEMBER REPORT Unit ==:.:.=...-,,-,,-:--,~,,-,,- Che ck Six Month Report Final Report REPORTED CRIMES: (Provide information regarding reported crimes in your project area (city, county, etc.) during the project period. You need only provide information on your project focus (violent crime,gang-related crime, and victims of crime.) DURING THE LAST SIX MONTHS OF THE GANG UNIT'S EXISTENCE, 78 GANG RELATED CRIMES WERE REPORTED TO THIS AGENCY. THOSE CRIMES INCLUDED: RECOVERED PROPERTY - 2 FOUND PROPERTY - 2 TERRORISTIC THREAT - 4 HARASSMENT - 2 AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS - 8 POSS. MARIJUANA - 1 ASSAULTS - 4THREAT - 4 RESIST ARREST - 1 AGG. ROBBERY - 20 .RETALIATION -.1 BURG/ MOTOR VEH. - 1 ROBBERY ( STRONG ARM/THREAT) - 1 BURG/ HABITATION - 2 RUNAWAY - 2 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - 14 THEFT - 1 DEADLY CONDUCT - 3 UNLAWFUL CARRY OF FIREARM - 5 EVADE ARR/DET. - 2 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF M.V. - 2 FALSE REPORT TO P.O. - 1 FELON IN POSS. FIREARM - 1 THREE - DRIVE BY" SHOOTINGS ARE INCLUDED IN THE STATISTICS SHOWN ABOVE. IMPACT STATEMENT: (Explain the impact that the project has had on the problem stated on page CJD-12, Program Narrative) FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS THE FORT BEND COUNTY GANG UNIT WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN THE FOLLOWING: GANG MEMBERS ARRESTED - 14 INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED - 59 NUMBER OF NEW GANGS IDENTIFIED - 36 NUMBER OF GANG MEMBERS IDENITIFIED - 381 INTERVIEW WITH PARENTS - 15 INTERVIEW WITH SCHOOL OFFICIALS - 1 PUBLIC AWARNESS PRESENTATIONS - 11 NUMBER OF PERSONS ATTENDING PRESENTATIONS - 604 DURING THIS TIME FRAME, THE GANG UNIT HAD DOCUMENTED 351 ADDITIONAL NEW GANG MEMBERS IN FORT BEND COUNTY OR THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE FORT BEND COUNTY AREA, WITH A TOTAL GANG MEMBER COUNT OF 1608. AS NOTED, DEADLY CONDUCT OFFENSES (drive-by shooting) ARE DOWN DRAMATICALLY OVER THE PAST SIX MONTH PERIOD. THIS IS DUE TO SEVERAL ARREST OF KEY GANG MEMBERS OF DIFFERENT GANGS AND ALSO BECAUSE OF BETTER DOCUMENTATION EFFORTS ON THE PART OF CITIES· IN THE COUNTY WHICH HAVE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT GANG PROBLEMS. FURTHER, THE GANGS HAVE FIRMLY ENTRENCHED THEMSELVES IN THE COMMUNITY OF FORT BEND, AT THIS POINT, HAVE NO REAL REASON FOR OPEN WARFARE. THE GANG UNIT DID NOT NOTE A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF DOCUMENTED GANGS. · .' WHAT APPEARS TO BE HAPPENING IS SOME OF THE LARGER, BETTER ORGANIZED GANGS IN THE COUNTY HAVE A TENDENCY TO ABSORB SMALLER NEWLY FORMED GANG SETS OR CLICHE'S. NOTABLE IS THE FACT, AGGRAVATED ROBBERIES HAVE REMAINED CONSISTENT AND WOULD BE EXPECTED TO RISE. MUCH OF WHAT THE GANG UNIT HAS HEARD FROM OTHER COUNTY AGENCIES AND FROM THE STREETS IS GANG MEMBERS HAVE DEVELOPED A MOTTO OF "IF IT DON'T MAKE MONEY, IT DON'T MAKE SENSE". THEREFORE, THE TRADITIONAL GANG RELATED TURF BATTLE OFFENSES APPEAR TO BE TAKING A "BACK SEAT" TO THIS CURRENT PHILOSOPHY. IN ADDITION, THE GANG UNIT HAS DEVELOPED CONTACT WITH FORT BEND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DETENTION DIVISION AND STRESSED THE IMPORTANCE OF INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION COMING FROM THIS AREA. WHAT HAS BEEN LEARNED FROM THIS EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION IS THE DETENTION DIVISION WILL INSTITUTE INTELLIGENCE GATHERING FROM WITHIN AND CHANNEL THIS GATHERED INFORMATION TO THE GANG UNIT, SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASING THE UNIT'S EFFECTIVENESS. CJD-13 BUDGET INFORMATION Section A-Budget Summary s L I n c h e e (4) (3) (1) (2) CJD Funds cash Match Budget Categories d u I Total In-kind Match (Far VOCA. VAWA & 1llle V Clrq) e (Salaries) 2. A. Personnel (Fringe Benef"rts) 3. $ $ $ $ 1. A. Personnel 10,546 42,182 52,728 3,651 14,603 18,254 14 197 56 785 70 982 B. Contractual 4. C. Travel and Training 5. D. Equipment 6. E. Renovation/Retrofit 7. F. Supplies & Direct Operating Expenses 8. Total Direct Charges (Sum of 1-7) 9. G. Indirect Costs 10. 11. 284 284 71,266 56,785 14,481 Program Income Section B-Cash $ $ $ $ Totals (Sumofa-9) $ Match· 000. Section C-Program Income Total must agree with Line 11, Column 4 above. Enter separately each source of matching funds and the amounts. Total must agree with Line 10, Column 2 above. Amount Source FORT BEND COUNTY S 56 785 AD)lteant must Gisclosetne source 0 cash match ifany. All casn maten mus: pp be Source Amount NONE 000. from current sources, not annci pa !<JlUnmn 9 or Prog ram Income. I have read and agree to the accuracy of pages CJD·5 through CJD 13 of this application and have initialed each page. ROBERT N. GRAYLESS, COU~TY AUDITOR Typed Name and Signature of Financial Officer as designated on Page CJD-3. CJD-5 Issued7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Referta page 21 afthe 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE A PERSONNEL 1. Direct Salaries % of Time2 Title or Position' INVESTIGATOR - GANG (A) INTERVFN'I'Tnl\l Tll\1T'I' 100% (B) INVESTIG~r~~ IN 100% ~N~~~G. (1) (2) (3) (4) CJD Funds Cash Match In-kind Match TOTAL' $ . ~.,~ $ 5,273 :n 091 $ ?h.<1i4 $ 26.364 21 091 (Cl (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) TOTAL Direct Salaries $ 10,546 $ 42,182 $ $ 52 728 2. Fringe Benefits In-kind % or $ Rate FICA & Medicare ~ Retirement @ .,~ Insurance (Life &Health)Per Year h~ Cash Match $ $ ~. Unemployment @.001 8n7 738 1,800 @:"(II' Workers' Compensation Insurance CJD Funds 290 75 % TOTAL Match 3 2?~ $ $ A ('14 2,953 < hCl1 7,200 9.000 1,160 1 ~n ~" h< 16 A Other (Explain) "., TOTAL Fringe Benefits $ TOTAL PERSONNEL BUDGET $ 14,197 ~ hn< $ $ 14 $ 56,785 $ $ ,n ?~A $ 70 982 ,. Include only one position per line. Attach a description of the duties or responsibilities of each position. 2. Express as a percent of total lime. Must be at least 25%. (40 hours per week equals 100%) 3 Should reflect employee's gross salary attributable to the project. If applying for continuation funding, justify any salary increase over the previous year. FinancialOfficer Initials CJD-6 Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 22 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE B PROFESSIONAL AND CONTRACTUAL SERVICES Description of Service (A) (1) (2) (3) (4) CJD Funds Cash Match In-kind Match TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) TOTAL PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTUAL AND SERVICES REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Briefly describe and justify any anticipated contractual arrangement and work products expected. Describe basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Professional services (such as consultants, trainers, counselors, etc.) should be described by type of service, number of hours, rate per hour, and travel costs, if any. Use additional pages as needed. • Financial Officer Initials CJD-7 Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 27 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE C TRAVEL AND TRAINING (1) (2) (3) (4) CJD Funds Cash Match In-kind Match TOTAL 1. Local Travel Miles Traveled Annually/$Rate Title or Position (A) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (8) (C) (D) (E) (F) LOCAL TRAVEL TOTAL 2 In-State Travel (Specify clearly and use continuation pages If necessary) Purpose IN-STATE TRAVEL TOTAL 3 Out-of-State 4 .. TUItions Purpose TRAINING TOTAL ITOTAL TRAVEL BUDGET NOTE: TOTAL In-kind $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Destination TOTAL Training Cash Match Travel (Specify clearly and use continuation pages If necessary) Purpose OUT-OF-STATE CJD Funds Destination CJD Funds TOTAL In-kind Cash Match $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ and Fees (Specify clearly and" use continuation pages If necessary) Training CJD Funds Cash Match TOTAL In-kind $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1$ 1$ 1$ 1$ When personally owned vehicles are used for travel, transportation costs are shown on Schedule C. When agency or leased vehicles are used, the vehicle operation/maintenance costs should be shown on Schedule F. "Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses." REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Briefly describe the applicant's travel policy (Le. mileage rates and per diem rates). Specify purposes for each item of travel. Break out costs of each in-state and each oulof-state trip to separately show the specific costs of transportation and of per diem. Financial Officer Initials CJD-8 Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 28 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE D EQUIPMENT PURCHASES (2) (1) Equipment Name or Description and Quantity (Do Not List Brand Names) (A) CJO Funds Cash Match (3) (4) In-kind Match TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (B) (C) (0) (E) (F) (G) (H) TOTAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Provide justification and explanation of use. Use additional pages as needed. Financial Officer Initials CJD-9 Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 29 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE E RENOVATION AND RETROFIT FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES This schedule applies only to Fund 421 and may only be used for projects that renovate or retrofit existing facilities to be used for juvenile detention in order to comply with the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. (1) Itemized Costs of Renovation/Retrofit (A) (2) (3) (4) CJO Funds Cash Match In-kind Match TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) (K) (L) (M) (N) (0) (P) (Q) (R) (S) (T) (U) (V) (W) TOTAL REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Attach as many pages as necessary to describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Provide justification and explanation of use. Financial Officer Initials CJD-IO Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 29 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE F SUPPLIES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES Directly other Charged Supplies and Operating Expenses (A) (1) (2) CJD Funds Cash Match (4) (3) In-kind Match TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) (K) (L) TOTAL SUPPLIES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item and justification for requesting each item. Use additional pages as needed. Financial Officer Initials CJD-ll Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 30 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE G INDIRECT COSTS The maximum amount of indirect costs that may be applied for is not to exceed a total of twopercent of the total direct costs provided by CJ D. unless the applicant has an approved cost allocation plan. Indirect CJD Funds Costs (A) Total Direct Costs (must equal page CJD-4, ine 8, column 1) $ 14,197 (B) Total Indirect Costs $ 284 m Applicant is using the CJD two percent rule to detenmine the amount of indirect cost. Q Applicant is using an approved cost allocation plan to determine indirect cost. Financial Officer Initials CJD-12 Issued 7/96 TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET .JO Yes Q No This Project is completely supported by CJD grant dollars and grantee match. There are no other local, state, federal, or foul'ldation grant dollars assisting this program. If "yes", the financial officer should sign below and may disregard the rest of this form. If "no", please indicate below the amounts, sources, and· purposes of other funding.- 1. Amount of Funding: Purpose/Use of Funding: Purpose/Use of Funding: Purpose/Use of Funding: $ Source of Funding: 2. Amount of Funding: $ Source of Funding: 3. Amount of Funding: $ Source of Funding: 4. Amount of Funding: Purpose/Use of Funding: $ Source of Funding: .. (Use additional pages as needed.) CJD funding Total grant dollars excluding this CJD grant/application. represents funding $ Financial Officer Initials CJD-13 and grantee match % of the total of this project. Issued 7/96 CERTIFIED ASSURANCES The applicant hereby assures and certifies that the project will comply with the regulation, policies, guidelines and requirements including OMB Circulars No. A-122, A-llO, A-I02, and A-87, as they relate to the application, acceptance and use of funds for this project. Also the applicant assures and certifies to the grant that: 1. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant; that a resolution, motion or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the applicant's governiog body, authorizing the filing of the application including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required. 2. Federal funds made available under this formula grant will not be used to supplant state or local funds, but will be used to increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available for law enforcement activities. Matching funds required to pay the non-federal portion of the cost of each program and project, for which grant funds are made available, shall be in addition to funds that would otherwise be made available for law enforcement by the recipients of grant funds. It will comply with requirements of the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (P. 1. 91-646) which provides for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and federally assisted programs. It will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, as they apply to hospital and educational institution employees of State and local governments. It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business, or other ties. Fund accounting, auditing, monitoring, and such evaluation procedures as may be necessary to keep such records as CJD or the Comptroller General shall prescribe, shall be provided to assure fiscal control, proper management, and efficient disbursement of funds received under the grant. It shall maintain such data and information and submit such reports, in such form, at such times, and containing such information as CJD may require. The programs contained in its application meet all requirements, that all the information is correct, that there has been appropriate coordination with affected agencies, and that the ~plicant will comply with all provisions of the grant and all other applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines. It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Federal sponsoring agency concerniog special requirements oflaw, program requirements, and other administrative requirements. Pursuant to Sections 223(a)(18) and 296 of the JJDP Act, the Grantee assures that procedures have been established to ensure that programs funded under the JJDP Act shall not disclose program records containing the identity of individual juveniles. Exceptions to this requirement: (a) authorization by law; (b) consent of either the juvenile or his legallyauthorized representative; or (c) justification that otherwise the functions of this title cannot be performed. Under no circumstances may public project reports or fmdings contain names of actual juvenile service recipients. It will insure that the facilities under its ownership, lease or supervision which shall be utilized in the accomplishment of the project are not listed on the Environmental Protections Agency's (BPA) list of Violating Facilities and that it will notify the Federal grantor agency of the receipt of any communication from the Director of the EPA Office of Federal Activities indicating that a facility to be used in the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA. It will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of § 102 (a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, Public Law 93-234, 87 Stat. 975, approved December 31,1976. Section 102 (a) requires, on and after March 2, 1975, the purchase of flood insurance in communities where such insurance is available as a condition for the receipt of any Federal financial assistance for construction or acquisition purposes for use in any area that has been identified by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an area having special flood hazards. It will assist the grantor agency in its compliance with § 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended (16 U. S. C. 470), Executive Order 11593, and the Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1966 ( 16 U. S. C. 469a-l et seq.) by (a) consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer on the conduct of investigations, as necessary, to identify properties listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places that are subject to adverse effects (see 36 CFR Part 800.8) by the activity, and notifYing the grantor agency of the existence of any such properties, and by (b) complying with all requirements established by the grantor agency to avoid or mitigate adverse effects upon such properties. It will comply with the Uniform Grant and Contract Managements Standards (UGCMS) developed under the directive of the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Act, Chapter 183, Texas Government Code. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. CJD-14 Issued 7/96 CERTIFIED 16. 17. 18. 19. ASSURANCES (Continued) It, if a county, has taken or will take all action necessary to provide the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Department of Public Safety any criminal histOly records maintained by the county in the manner specified for the purposes of those departments. It will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 US.C. 2000d (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1964, 42 US.c., 794 (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of handicap), the Age Discrimination Act ofl975, 42, US.C. 6101, et seq., and the DepartmentofJustice Nondiscrimination Regulations, 28 CFR, Part 42, Subparts C, D, and G. It will, in the event a federal or state court or federal or state administrative agency makes a fmding of discrimination after a due process hearing, on the ground of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or handicap against the project, forward a copy of the finding to the Criminal Justice Division (CJD). It will comply with Subtitle A, Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 US.C 12131-12134, and Department of Justice implementing regulation, 28 CFR Part 35, whereas state and local governments may not refuse to allow a person with a disability to participate in a service, program, or activity simply because the person has a disability. 20. It will comply with the following sections of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, US. C. 5671 (c) (1). 21. 22. (a) (12) (A), regarding removal of status offenders from secure facilities. (a) (13), regarding sight-and-sound separation of juveniles from adults when detained in the same secure facility. 23. 24. (a) (14), regarding removal of juveniles from adult jails and lockups. (a) (23), regarding reduction of the disproportionate confinement of racial and ethnic minorities in secure facilities. 25. 26. It will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act which limit the political activity of employees. It will comply, and assure the compliance of all its contractors, with the applicable provisions of Title I of the Onmibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, or the Victims of Crime Act, as appropriate; the provisions of the current edition of the Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide and all other applicable federal laws, circulars, or regulations. It will comply with the provisions of 28 CFR applicable to grants and cooperative agreements including Part 18, Administrative Review Procedure; Part 20, Criminal Justice Information Systems; Part 22, Confidentiality of Identifiable Research and Statistical Information; Part 23, Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies; Part 30, Intergovernmental Review of Department of Justice Programs and Activities; Part 42, NondiscriminationlEqual Opportunity Policies and Procedures; Part 61, Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act; Part 63, Floodplain Management and Wetland Protection Procedures; and federal laws or regulations applicable to federal assistance programs. It will comply, and all its contractors will comply, with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Onmibus Crime and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, 42 V.S.C. 3789(d), the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, or the Victims of Crime Act (as appropriate); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Subtitle A, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Department of Justice Non-Discrimination Regulations, 28 CFR Part 42, Subparts C, D, E, and G; and the Department of Justice regulations on disability discrimination, 28 CFR Part 35 and Part 39. It will provide an Equal Opportunity Program if required to maintain one, where the application is for $500,000 or more. 27. 28. 29. 30. It will comply with the provisions of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (p.L. 97-348) dated October 19, 1982 (16 US.c. 3501, et seq.), which prohibits the expenditure of most new federal funds within the units of the Coastal Barrier Resources System. _--"l~ ~,-----...!..~-+,,+J!/"'-:L MICHAEL SignatureOftheAUthOrized Official D. CJD-15 ROZELL, COUNTY JUDGE Issued 7/96 FonnRA 13 LEVEL OF FUNDING CERTIFICATION POLICY The following funds are based on a decreasing funding ratio over five years: • State Criminal Justice Planning (421) Fund • Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Fund • Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Fund Under this policy, the grantee is responsible for continuing a level of service that is, at a minimum, what it provides in the first year of funding. This is not a cash match requirement, however, and the grantee is not responsible for accounting for any funds other than those directly granted by cm or earned as program income. em The decreasing funding ratio provides for funding 100% of costs in the first year. The first-year grant award, regardless of funding source, sets a benchmark for all other funding decisions. • • • • In In In In the the the the second year, the grantee is eligible for 80% of the benchmark amount; third year, the grantee is eligible for 60% of the benchmark amount; fourth year, the grantee is eligible for 40% of the benchmark amount; fifth year, the grantee is eligible for 20% of the benchmark amount; No project under this policy will be considered for sixth- or subsequent-year funding. CERTIFICATION I certify that, if funded, the grant project will maintain a level of service that is, at a minimum, what was provided in the first year of funding. 7 /.-- /I.(...-? Date - 26 CJD Forms Packet, revised 7/96 -. ,~ --- 0, " @ m ~ -j \ > , '"'" @ , • '"en '" " n 'I +r' \' ... < '.~ " RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT REQUEST TO THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DMSION FOR FUNDING TO THE COUNTY OF FORT BEND, TEXAS FOR A PROGRAMS KNOWN AS "DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE/JUVENILE PROSECUTOR. WHEREAS, THE COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS feels that addition of the program know as the DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE/JUVENILE PROSECUTOR will materially enhance the administration of justice in the County of Fort Bend, Texas for all crime victims; and WHEREAS, the opportunity exists to fund vital parts of this program through the Office of the governor of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Commissioner's Court of the County of Fort Bend, Texas that the County submit a grant request to the Office of the Governor of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, to assist in the funding of the program of DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S/JUVENILE PROSECUTOR. "I.(. /) PASSES AND APPROVED, this ~ day of Y!~< ,1997. COUNTY OF FORT BEND, TEXAS .if.i ,e ~ ~HAEL D. RO ,CUNTY JUDGE \ ' -~,-\:<-, '?.'~!(\,. .<ATTESt:>< \~:tt:)· ··~~'WILSON, COUNTY CLERK I, Diane Wilson, County Clerk for the County of Fort Bend, Texas, do hereby certifY this to be a true and exact copy of the County of Fort Bend, Texas, Resolution adopted by the Fort Bend County C()mmis~oners, _ ApPLICATION ,. CRIMINAL JUSTICE DrJlSION, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 3. Dale Recel.... ed by COG!CJO (applic:::;lt:tlea~ r:--==-:---::--,.,---,---,--------. 1. COG Application Identifier{appliatlt leave' blank} 4. 2. COG to which applicalioo, is s~bru.itted: 5. Applicant Information 2. Legal name of agency applying: January 11, . State Payee Jdentilic2tion d. state, and zjp Number SF 97 Justice Planning Current Grant:: 10. Application XXState o o (che.:k one): 0 Year 4 XKYear - - J05 Crime Stoppers Assistance o o Juvenile and Delinquency o o Justice Title V Delinquency Prevention Prevention CFDA-16.575 o Texas Control Program (!eeeral) Narcotics Safe and Drug-Free o Indian Tribe Nonprofit Organizalion R~gional Council orGo.,e~nments Other (specifj): _ Special District Educalionat Ser;ice Center IndependenlSchCOIDislric1 Act (feC'er.il) CFDA·16.540 of Project Aetivites (emes and Counties) ..11b.··C~~~·tY·~~7~·p;~~i·i~·b~~·~~·········_··· __ ····· - of . Fort Bend County District Attorney CFDA-1S.S79 Schools and Communities Against Women Areas Fort Bend County including the cities Missouri City, Stafford, Sugar Land, Richmond and Rosenberg. Act ('l'e:d'e,.l) CFDA~.1as Act tTederal) CFOA·115,soa I b. I a. Start Date: 09/01/97 Other 14. Are the activffies proposed 12. Title of Project: Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office JUVENILE PROSECUTOR/5 2. Federal Stale College or Univ~rs0' Fr.-ale ColleQe or Unj';ers:ty o o o TCh'lnship 11 a. Geographic Fund (federal)CFDA.16.$t.3 Act Fund (f~eral) 15. Requested o J 0405 . Fund (sb~) o Victims of Crime o a --5- Fund {sta;e} o o 0 Year (give oraa ceee). for: Criminal o Violence 5 of the person •...,-r,o can (check one box on:y) Type of Applicant State Agenc:/ xt;: County .... d'- Municipality o New 0 Year 3 and fax number Owens,III 7. Year of funding for this application to administ~r grant: concerning this application -J.H. "Herb" ex Continuation _ _ ·"8:b~····ji·~~~·ii·~~aii~~~··~~mp·ie·i~·ih~··i~ii;~~~g: . Year 2 le ...·/e blank) ,301 Jackson Street 2nd Floor Richmond, Texas 77469 281/341-4455 281/341-4440 FAX# 8.a. Type of Application: o Name, Clddrc?ss. t,;!ephone, answer questions code) 74-600-1969 o (lI:;,:;lit;.ar.: District Attorney 301 Jackson:Street 2nd Floor Richmond, Texas 77469 6. with encther COG? Division cr unit within ~ppHcant organiz2!ion c. Address (give street or P. O. Box, city, b. Is this applic~t:on.shared blank) l'j'jj Fort Bend County ·.1 AS PER ORIGINAl FOR GRANT FUNDING o ~Yes in Ending Date: 08/31/98 100% juvenile-related? this appfication No Funding: Grant $ .00 $ .00 Funds (CJD) b. State Grant Funds (CJD) (date) 11,074 satisfies .00 s 44,297 r-:--:--:----t----------------1 c. Cash Match .00 s e. TOTAL If project is local, submission .00 55,371 fcr TRACS review. 17. Is the applicant deiinquent on any federal debt? 0 ·Yes £lx If ''Yes,'' attach an explanation FOR COG USE ONLY (applie:ant~ CPTN: Region ::: Priority #: RBE 18. To the best of my knO"o"lledge and belief, all data in this application body of the applicant the requirement of appfication to regional council of gO'lemme:its is true and ccrrect. and the applicant will comply wfth the attached assurances No FOR CJD USE ONLY 1:.:~nK) . (2~~rlC2ntle~ve blank) .. o out Din The document if the assistance Unique#: has been dui'l authorized by the gcveming 1s awa:rded. ·_····__········_···_·i-;.T;lePh-;;~~··N~~~···· __··:··.'._-"'-' County Judge Michael D. Rozell d~ Signat'!e or;uthOri2ed Officia/? . .J ,-J,. /) .. /(i7'lI" ~ 281/341-8608· , ie. Date S.jgn~ l/-Jl/! CJD-1 - 1/ issUed 7/96 Be sure to reference the name of each relevant community plan when answering the questions below. 1. Name the plan(s) under which the applicant is submitting this application. Fort Bend County 2. Community Plan. List the cities, counties, or part thereof covered by each plan referenced under question one above? Fort Bend County and the cities within, inclusive Rosenberg, Richmond and of portion of Houston. 3. * * Spread of juvenile crime. Proliferation of gangs. Need for better communication among agencies. Ifa continuation application, quote the reference in each plan that mentions the focus of this application as a priority. "Juvenile weapons 5. City, Sugar Land, For each community plan, state the problem(s) listed that this application would impact. * 4. of Missouri deliquency, offenses, children and teens, including and lack of supervision crime,ctruancy,-a;ggra¥ated 1I and programs. Ifa new application, list the gap(s) in services listed in each plan that this application would help to fill. FOR COG USE ONLY Note: This form must accompany all applications for local or regional grants. (applicant leave blank) CPTN: CJD-2 Issued 7/96 DESIGNATION OF GRANT OFFICIALS CJD rules require that three persons be designated to the positions of Authorized Official, Project Director, and Financial Officer for the purposes of administering a grant. The Project Director and the Financial Officer may not be the same person but, under extenuating circumstances, one person may otherwise fill two positions. In accordance with the criteria and definition of responsibilities set forth in the Governor's Criminal Justice Plan for Texas governing submission of this application, the following designations are made: FORT BEND COUNTY, DISTRICT ATTORNEY APPLICANT: PROJECT TITLE:_~~~~~~~~ JUVENILE PROSECUTOR/5 _ .~ ProjectDir ~~ • Owens, hII lj Mr. I:l Ms. DC Mr. I:l Ms. Robert Grayless Financial Officer or (Type or Print) Chief Investigator, nle _ Fort Bend County (Type or Print) Auditor, Fort Bend County nle and Agency 301 Jackson Street and Agency 301 Jackson Street Organization's Business Address Richmond, Texas Organization's Business Address (Street or P. O. Box) 77469 City Richmond, Texas City Zip (Street or P. O. Box) 77469 Zip 28 J 114 J -3760 281/341-4455 Telephone Number Telephone Number 281/341-4440 281/341-3774 Fax Number Fax Number i;liXMr. I:l Ms. ~Lf~ Michael D. Rozell Authorized Official (Type or Print) Fort Bend County Judge Trtle and Agency 301 Jackson Street Organization's Business Address (Street or P. O. Box) Richmond, Texas City 77469 Zip 281/341-8606 Telephone Number 281/341-8609 Fax Number CJD-3 Issued 7/96 PROJECT NARRATIVE The goal of this project is the reduction of juvenile crime and the expeditions adjudication/prosecution of offenders. The Juvenile Prosecutor will be responsible for implementation of a series of educational appearances at junior high and high schools located in the Fort Bend independent School District, Lamar Consolidated School District, Needville Independent School District, and the Stafford Municipal School District. The purpose of these engagements will be to educate juveniles by taking them through a step by step encounter with the juvenile system. The presentation will make use of visual aids from arrest to detention and the court system. Speakers from law enforcement and juvenile probation, as well as other related community resources would be included in the curriculum. The project assists in providing a prosecutorial staff availability in the specific area of juvenile crime to provide for direct interaction with law enforcement personnel, juvenile probation, and relevant community resources. It will enable the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office to have a full time individual to assist in the screening of cases and be able to focus their attention to the preparation and adjudication/prosecution of juvenile offenders. In 1990, approximately 623 juvenile cases were presented to the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office for review and adjudication/prosection. Fort Bend County experienced a 50% increase in 1991, with approximately 1238 cases presented. A further increase of 18% was recorded in 1992 with 1477 cases of which more than 600 resulted in formal court proceedings. The year 1993 revealed an increase of cases presented for referral, 1,800 with more than 700 resulting in forinal court proceedings. The first quarter of the grant in 1993 resulted in one proceeding to have a juvenile certified to stand trial as an adult. As well as four juvenile jury trials all of which were successfully prosecuted. In addition, another juvenile was successfully prosecuted in District court after certification and assessed 25 years in the Texas Department of Crimiital Justice. Statistics through November 1994 revea11843 referrals for review and adjudication/prosecution, 459 petitions filed, 224 juveniles placed on probation, 19 juveniles committed to the Texas Youth Commission, 2 juveniles certified to stand trial as adults, and 2 certification hearings pending. In 1995 there were 1,920 referrals, 360 petitions filed, 213 juveniles placed on probation, 14 juveniles committed to the Texas Youth Commission and three juveniles certified to stand trial as adults. Through August 31,1996 there were 2,138 cases referred, 359 petitions filed with 190 juveniles placed on probation, 24 commitments to the Texas Youth commission and 3 juvenile offenders certified to stand trial as adults. 4a Fort Bend County has experienced a dramatic increase in juvenile crime the last few years. Recognition of this problem is evidenced by the increase of violent juvenile offenders certified to stand trial as adults. A substantial part of the increase has occurred on the east end of the county contiguous to Harris County. The result has been a substantial increase in review and adjudication/prosecution of juveniles accused of crimes involving gang activity, weapons, serious bodily injury as well as numerous other aggravated offenses. Additional personnel is required to keep up with the increase and coordinate this effort with law enforcement agencies, Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation, and relevant community resources. Efforts to address the juvenile crime problem consists of two full time prosecutors, one of which is a grant funded, whose primary purpose is to review and input cases. These prosecutors are assisted by a third prosector in additional court proceedings as the need arises. Prior to the implementation of this project, staff was unable to provide adequate services to meet an ever increasing case load. Consequently, effective use of available resources within the criminaIIjuvenile justice systems and relevant community resources/agencies were limited. The proposed project would work within the community and with other agencies as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Coordinate efforts with the Juvenile Probation Department expeditiously adjudicate/prosecute juveniles. Participate in cooperative efforts with the area school districts on the education and concerns of juvenile crime and violence. Prosecute cases that successfully result in the out 0 f home placements of juveniles needing placement outside of home and school. Networkfmterface with relevant community resources/agencies as mandated through a community plan. The duties of the Juvenile Prosecutor will be to coordinate with law enforcement, juvenile probation, and relevant community resources. The prosecutor will plan and develop a series of educational seminars for presentation to citizens as well as within the-public education system. The juvenile prosecutor will be responsible for reviewing all cases involving gang activity, weapons, serious bodily injuries and other aggravated offenses. In addition, the prosecutor will be responsible for certification of juveniles to stand trial as adults and the adjudication/prosecution of juvenile offenders through the court system. This will include pretrial matters, such as motions and discovery issues that generally arise in these kinds of cases. Further, the prosecutor will try cases before a judge or jury and give recommendations with the assistance of juvenile probation for disposition. As well, the juvenile prosector will network/interface when necessary/feasible with all relevant community resources/groups and adhere to the requisites of the mandated community plan. 4b Through the efforts of the prosecutor and other available resources, it is anticipated that juvenile crime can be deterred, thus reduced along with the expeditious adjudication/prosecution of offenders. The educational seminars and inter:liIcingwith relevant conununity resources will enhance the systems capability to divert potential offenders from the system. The project may be measured in terms of contact made by the applicant with juveniles within the educational systems of within the county; criminal activities before and after implementation of the project; the county wide coordination with law enforcement agencies; number of cases screened; and number of cases adjudicated/prosecuted. The project is innovative in the respect that the person retained for the project will have direct contact with potential juvenile offenders and coordinate with approximately fourteen law enforcement agencies within the county, the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department, relevant community resources and the educational system. The project will be evaluated by comparison of existing statistics relating to juvenile crime in Fort Bend County before and during the operation of the project. Specific data to be collected would: 1) Number of intervention efforts with schools; 2) Coordination with law enforcement personnel; 3) Cases screened; 4) New petitions filed; 5) Cases disposed monthly and yearly; 6) Juveniles certified to stand trial as adults; 7) Sentences for Juveniles certified to stand trial as adults 8) Referrals to relevant community resources 9) Diversions from the system. Relevant data used to measure the effectiveness of the project will be the montWy Juvenile Section reports and computer records of the District Attorneys Office. Current statistical information for the last two years is attached. The subsequent goal of the project is to network all available resources to effectuate a reduction of juvenile crime through the establishment of deterrents/alternatives as well as to provide for the expeditious adjudication/prosecution of juvenile offenders. 4c JUVENILE STATISTICS FOR SEPTEMBER 1,1993 THROUGH AUGUST 31,1995 TOTAL NUMBER OF REFERRALS 3,538 TOTAL NUMBER OF PETITIONS FILED 804 NUMBER OF JUVENILES PLACED ON PROBATION 441 NUMBER OF JUVENILE'S SENT TO TYC 33 NUMBER OF CERTIFICATIONS 4 4d --- .... _. - Progress Report Grant No. Grantee Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office SF-95-S 15-07955 Project Title:_-l.!dY.Sill!.!£.!:.L!2='-'d!.';<L Juvenile Prosecutor Report Time Period o to September I, 1995 AUQUst 31. 1996 Submi tt ed_~"",,,-,,,-!!><:,,,,-,,-,=--,-,,..=<. September 12. 1996 date Check One: o o _ by: Five-Month Report Six-Month Report Final Report Signature Project Director Reported Crimes: (Provide information regarding reported crimes in your project area (city, county, etc.) during the project period. You need only provide information on your project focus (violent crime, gang-related crime, drug-related crime, and victims of crime).· There were 2,182 cases referred, 359 petitions filed with 190 juveniles placed on probation, 24 commitments to the Texas Youth Commission and 3 juvenile offenders certified to stand trial as adults. Impact Statement:(Explain the impact that the project has had on the problem stated on page CJD-12, Program Narrative) The project is impacting the problem statement by allowing for improved case management and continuity/coordination with law enforcement agencies along with juvenile justice agencies. In addition, screeninglintake abilities have been upgraded lending to the quality of case submission and subsequent adjudication/prosecution. The presence of this prosecutor has a assisted in addressing the existing docket and case backlog providing for an expeditious disposition of these cases/offenders . . The Juvenile prosecutor has made several educational presentations to citizen organizations/groups in concert with other juvenile justice resource agencies. Submit months this page to the Criminal Justice Division six through the grant period and again at the end. 4e I' . BUDGET INFORMATION Section s L i c "e d h Budget e A-Budget Summary (1) (2) CJD Funds Cash Match Categories u (4) (3) In-kind (For 'JOCA, 'JAWA Total Match & Title V Only) I e $ 1. A. Personnel (Salaries) 2. A. Personnel (Fringe Benefits) 3. $ 8,655.00 $ $ 34,621. 00 43,276.00 9,676.00 12,095.00 2,419.00 B. Contractual 4. C. Travel and Training 5. D. Equipment 6. E. Renovation/Retrofit 7. F. Supplies & Direct Operating Expenses 8. Total Direct Charges (Sum of 1-7) 9. G. Indirect $ 11,074.00 $ Totals 11. Program $ 44,297.00 55,371.00 221. 00 Costs 10. $ $ 11,295.00 $ $ 44,297.00 55,592.00 (Sum 01&.9) Section Enter separately $ Income B-Cash each source of matching -0- - Section C-Program Income Total must agreewith Une 11, Column4 above. Match" funds and the amounts. Total must agreewith Une 10, Column2 above. Source Fort o Bend County Source Amount NONE $ 44,297.00 Amount -0- Applicant must cisclose the source 0 cash match if any. All cash match must De ,rom current sources, not antlClpated fundIng or program Income. ree to the accuracy of pages CJD-5 through CJD 13 of this application and have initialed each page. Robert Gra less ture of Financial Officer as designated on Page CJO-3. CJD-5 Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 21 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE A PERSONNEL 1 O·Irect Sa Ianes . Title or Position' (A) Juvenile (2) (1) Prosecutor (3) (4) In-kind Match TOTAL' % of Time2 CJD Funds Cash Match 100% $ 8,655.00 $ 34 621. 00 $ $l<~.27"nn $ 8,655.00 $ 34,621.00 $ $ (B) (e) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) TOTAL Direct Salaries 43,276.00 2. Fringe Benefits In-kind % or $ Rate CJD Funds Cash Match FICA & Medicare @7.65% $ $ 2,649.00 Retirement @7.0'l' Insurance (Life & Health) Unemployment other "n" Per Year @4500 Workers' Compensation Insurance 662.00 @2. 75% @ .15% nn _ ~ 0?0 00 AA 4 500.00 238.00 Q<;?OO 1 100 00 13.00 6<; on 52.00 (Explain) TOTAL PERSONNEL BUDGET $ 1l,074.00 3. 3,311.00 3.600.00 $ 2 1.00 $ $ 900.00 TOTAL Fringe Benefits 1. o TOTAL Match 2,419.00 $ 9,676.00 $ 12,095.00 $ - $ 44,297.00 $ $ 55,371.00 Include only one position per line. Attach a description of the duties or responsibilities of each position. Express as a percent of total time. Must be at least 25%. (40 hours per week equals 100%) Should reflect employee's gross salary attributable to the project. If applying for continuation funding, justify any salary increase over the previous year. ** 2.5% COST OF LIVING INCREASE CJD-6 Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 22 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE B PROFESSIONAL AND CONTRACTUAL Description (A) of Service N/A SERVICES (1) (2) (3) (4) CJD Funds Cash Match In-kind Match TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) TOTAL PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTUAL AND SERVICES REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Briefly describe and justify any anticipated contractual arrangement and work products expected. Describe basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Professional services (such as consultants, trainers, counselors, etc.) should be described by type of service, number of hours, rate per hour, and travel costs, if any. Use additional pages as needed. - Financial Officer Initials CJD-7 Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 27 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE C TRAVEL AND TRAINING 1. Local Travel Miles Traveled Annually/SRate Title or Position (A) N/A (1 ) (2) (3) (4) CJD Funds Cash Match In-kind Match TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) LOCAL TRAVEL TOTAL 2. In-State Travel (Specify clearly and use continUation pages If necessary) Purpose Destination CJD Funds Cash Match TOTAL In-kind N/~. $ $ $ $ IN-STATE TRAVEL TOTAL $ $ $ $ 3 Out-of-State Travel (Specify clearly and use continuation pages If necessary) Purpose Destination N/A OUT-OF-STATE TOTAL 4 .. Training .. TUitions Purpose $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Training Cash Match CJD Funds TRAINING TOTAL NOTE: TOTAL In-kind and Fees (Specify clearly ana' use continuatIon pages If necessary) N/A ITOTAL TRAVEL BUDGET Cash Match CJD Funds I TOTAL In-kind $ $ $ $ $ $ $. $ $ I $ I $ I_~ ....i When personally owned vehicles are used for travel, transportation costs are shown on Schedule C. When agency or [eased vehicles are used, the vehicle operation/maintenance costs should be shown on Schedule F, "Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses," REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Briefly describe the applicant's travel policy (i.e. mileage rates and per diem rates). Specify purposes for each item of travel. Break out costs of each in-state and each outof-state trip to separately show the specific costs of transportation and of per diem. Financial Officer Initials CJD-8 Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 28 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE D EQUIPMENT PURCHASES (2) (1) Equipment Name or Description and Quantity (Do Not List Brand Names) (A) CJO Funds $ $ '"I. Cash Match $ (3) (4) In-kind Match TOTAL $ (B) (C) (0) (E) . (F) (G) (H) TOTAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: justification and explanation of use. Financial Officer Initials $ $ $ $ Describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Provide Use additional pages as needed. CJD-9 Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 29 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE E RENOVATION AND RETROFIT FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES This schedule applies only to Fund 421 and may only be used for projects that renovate or retrofit existing facilities to be used for juvenile detention in order to comply WIThthe federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. (1) Itemized (A) Costs of Renovation/Retrofit N/A CJD Funds Cash $ $ (4) (3) (2) In-kind Match Match TOTAL $ $ $ $ (8) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) .. (H) (I) (J) (K) (L) (M) (N) (0) (P) (Q) (R) (5) (T) (U) (V) (W) TOTAL $ $ REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Attach as many pages as necessary to describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Provide justification and explanation of use. Financial Officer Initials CJD-lO Issued7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 29 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE F SUPPLIES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES Directly Charged Supplies and Other Operating Expenses (A) N/A CJD Funds (4) (3) (2) (1) In-kind Match Cash Match TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) (K) (L) TOTAL SUPPLIES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Describe the basis for amving at the cost of each line item and justification for requesting each item. Use additional pages as needed. Financial Officer Initials CJD-ll Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 30 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE G INDIRECT COSTS The maximum amount of indirect costs that may be applied for is not to exceed a total of twopercent of the total direct costs provided by CJD, unless the applicant has an approved cost allocation plan. CJD Funds Indirect Costs (A) Total Direct Costs (must equal page CJD-4, ine 8, column 1) $ (8) Total Indirect Costs $ 55,371.00 221. 00 :a Applicant is using the CJD two percent rule to determine the amount of indirect cost. o Applicant is using an approved cost allocation plan to determine indirect cost. Financial Officer Initials CJD-12 Issued 7/96 TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET lit Yes o No This Project is completely supported by CJD grant dollars and grantee match. There are no other local, state, federal, or fou'ldation grant dollars assisting this program. If ''yes'', the financial officer should sign below and may disregard the rest of this form. If "no", please indicate below the amou(lts, sources, and purposes of other funding. 1. Amount of Funding: Purpose/Use of Funding: Purpose/Use of Funding: Purpose/Use of Funding: $ Source of Funding: 2. Amount of Funding: $ Source of Funding: 3. Amount of Funding: $ Source of Funding: 4. Amount of Funding: PurposelUse of Funding: $ Source of Funding: (Use additional pages as needed.) Total grant dollars excluding CJD funding and grantee match this CJD grant/application. represents $ % of the total funding of this project. ,~~ II ~ Financial Officer Initials CJD-13 Issued 7/96 CERTIFIED ASSURANCES The applicant hereby assures and certifies that the project will comply with the regulation, policies, guidelines and requirements including OMB Circulars No. A-I22, A-110, A-102, and A-87, as they relate to the application, acceptance and use of funds for this project. Also the applicant assures and certifies to the grant that: 1. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant; that a resolution, motion or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the applicant's governing body, authorizing the filing of the application including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required. 2. Federal fimds made available under this formula grant will not be used to supplant state or local funds, but will be used to increase the amounts of such fimds that would, in the absence of federal fimds, be made available for law enforcement activities. 3. Matching fimds required to pay the non-federal portion of the cost of each program and project, for which grant funds are made available, shall be in addition to funds that would otherwise be made available for law enforcement by the recipients of grant funds. 4. It will comply with requirements of the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (p. 1. 91-646) which provides for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and federally assisted programs. 5. It will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, as they apply to hospital and educational institution employees of State and local governments. 6. It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business, or other ties. 7. Fund accounting, auditing, monitoring, and such evaluation procedures as may be necessary to keep such records as CJD or the Comptroller General shall prescribe, shall be provided to assure fiscal control, proper management, and efficient disbursement of funds received under the grant 8. It shall maintain such data and information and submit such reports, in such form, at such times, and containing such information as CJD may require. 9. The programs contained in its application meet all requirements, that all the information is correct, that there has been appropriate coordination with affected agencies, and that the applicant will comply with all provisions of the grant and all other applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines. 10. It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Federal sponsoring agency concerning special requirements oflaw, program requirements, and other administrative requirements. 11. Pursuant to Sections 223(a)(I8) and 296 of the JJDP Act, the Grantee assures that procedures have been established to ensure that programs funded under the JJDP Act shall not disclose program records containing the identity of individual juveniles. Exceptions to this requirement: (a) authorization by law;. (b) consent of either the juvenile or his legally authorized representative; or (c) justification that otherwise the functions of this title cannot be performed. Under no circumstances may public project reports or fmdings contain names of actual juvenile service recipients. 12. It will insure that the facilities under its ownership, lease or supervision which shall be utilized in the accomplishment of the project are not listed on the Environmental Protections Agency's (EPA) list of Violating Facilities and that it will notifY the Federal grantor agency of the receipt of any communication from the Director of the EPA Office of Federal Activities indicating that a facility to be used in the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA. 13. It will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of § 102 (a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, Public Law 93-234, 87 Stat 975, approved December 31, 1976. Section 102 (a) requires, on and after March 2, 1975, the purchase of flood insurance in communities where such insurance is available as a condition for the receipt of any Federal financial assistance for construction or acquisition purposes for use in any area that has been identified by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an area having special flood hazards. 14. It will assist the grantor agency in its compliance with § 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended (16 U. S. C. 470), Executive Order 11593, and the Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1966 ( 16 U. S. C. 469a-1 et seq.) by (a) consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer on the conduct of investigations, as necessary, to identify properties listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places that are subject to adverse effects (see 36 CFR Part 800.8) by the activity, and notifying the grantor agency of the existence of any such properties, and by (b) complying with all requirements established by the grantor agency to avoid or mitigate adverse effects upon such properties. 15. It will comply with the Uniform Grant and Contract Managements Standards (UGCMS) developed under the directive of the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Act, Chapter 183, Texas Government Code. CJD-14 Issued 7/96 CERTIFIED 16. 17. 18. 19. ASSURANCES (Continued) It, if a county, has taken or will take all action necessary to provide the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Department of Public Safety any criminal history records maintained by the county in the manner specified for the purposes of those departments. It will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 US.C. 2000d (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1964, 42 US. C., 794 (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of handicap), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42, US.C. 6101, et seq., and the Department of Justice Nondiscrimination Regulations, 28 CFR, Part 42, Subparts C, D, and G. It will, in the event a federal or state court or federal or state administrative agency makes a fmding of discrimination after a due process hearing, on the ground of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or handicap against the project, forward a copy of the finding to the Criminal Justice Division (CJD). It will comply with Subtitle A, Title n of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 US.C 12131-12134, and Department of Justice implementing re~ation, 28 CFR Part 35, \\i1ereas state and local governments may not refuse to allow a person with a disability to pamcipate in a service, program, or activity simply because the person has a disability. 20. It will comply with the following sections of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, US.c. 5671 (c) (I). 2!. 22. (a) (12) (A), regarding removal of status offenders from secure facilities. (a) (13), regarding sight-and-sound separation of juveniles from adults when detained in the same secure facility. 23. 24. (a) (14), regarding removal of juveniles from adult jails and lockups. (a) (23), regarding reduction of the disproportionate coofinement of racial and ethnic minorities in secure facilities. 25. 26. It will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act which limit the political activity of employees. It will comply, and assure the compliance of all its contractors, with the applicable provisions of Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, or the Victims of Crime Act, as appropriate; the provisions of the current edition of the Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide and all other applicable federal laws, circulars, or regulations. It will comply with the provisions of 28 CFR applicable to grants and cooperative agreements including Part 18, Administrative Review Procedure; Part 20, Criminal Justice Infonnation Systems; Part 22, Confidentiality ofIdentifiable Research and Statistical Information; Part 23, Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies; Part 30, Intergovernmental Review of Department of Justice Programs and Activities; Part 42, NondiscriminationlEqual Opportunity Policies and Procedures; Part 61, Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act; Part 63, Floodplain Management and Wetland Protection Procedures; and federal laws or regulations applicable to federal assistance programs. It will comply, and all its contractors will comply, with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Omnibus Crime and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, 42 US.c. 3789(d), the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, or the Victims of Crime Act (as appropriate); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Subtitle A., Title n of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Department of Justice Non-Discrimination Regulations, 28 CFR Part 42, Subparts C, D, E, and G; and the Department of Justice regulations on disability discrimination, 28 CFR Part 35 and Part 39. It will provide an Equal Opportunity Program if required to maintain one, where the application is for $500,000 or more. 27. 28. 29. 30. It will comply with the provisions of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (p.L. 97-348) dated October 19, 1982 (16 US.c. 350 I, et seq.), which prohibits the expenditure of most new federal funds within the units of the Coastal Barrier Resources System _-'* ~. 4o.r"'dL<e::::c-- CJD-15 Signature of the Authorized Official Issued 7/96 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT REQUEST TO THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DMSION FOR FUNDING TO THE COUNTY OF FORT BEND, TEXAS FOR A PROGRAMS KNOWN AS "DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICFlNARCOTICS PROSECUTOR". WHEREAS, THE COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS feels that addition of the program know as the DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICFlNARCOTICS PROSECUTOR will materially enhance the administration of justice in the County of Fort Bend, Texas for all crime victims; and WHEREAS, the opportunity exists to fund vital parts of this program through the Office of the governor of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Commissioner's Court of the County of Fort Bend, Texas that the County submit a grant request to the Office of the Governor of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, to assist in the funding of the program of DISTRICT ATTORNEY'SINARCOTICS PROSECUTOR. PASSES AND APPROVED, thi(4"'ffi- day of .:JA-tJtJf+R...Y , 1997. COUNTY OF FORT BEND, TEXAS ./ /.1. ~L n~)~~~N, ."'" J J d/ D.Roz1lVo-UNT--Y-JUD--:CG-E COUNTY CLERK 111"llll\\I\ I, Diane Wilson, County Clerk for the County of Fort Bend, Texas, do hereby certifY this to be a true and exact copy of the County of Fort Bend, Texas, Resolution adopted by the Fort Bend County Commissioners, _ ApPLICATION CRIMINAL 1. COG Appfication JUSTICE FOR GRANT I-UNDING DIVlSION, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 3. Date Received by COG/CJD (~ppri~nt Ie.ave blOlnk) Identifier(a~plic:antle ...ve blank) 4. 2. COG to '....hich application is submitted: 5. AppliC2:r.l Information a. legal name of agency applying: Is this application shared with another COG? (app!iQnt le.ve blanil.) HGAC c. Division or unit within applicant organization Address (gVe street or P. O. Name, address, telephone, and fax number answer ques'Jons concerning this application Box, dty. s.tate, and zip code) ~tate Payee Identification Number 74-600-1969 7. o 0 Year 3 XQI Year 4 Year 2 SF _ Current Grant::' 10. Application KXl o o Title V a Victims _.- . a Year_4_ Assistance Justice o o a Independent 0 0 0 0 School Dislricl 10394 Preventicn of Crime Act Fund Prevention Fund (fe.c~ral) Control Program a o Women Safe and Drug-Free Violence Against 11 a. Geographic (fe.cc~i) Act CFDA-16.~O (federal) (fe-:ler.il) 11 b. County where project is based: Fort Bend County District Attornev CFDA-16.579 Act (fedc~1) CFOA-e4.1OS '3. Prcpcsed Prcied' l b. a. Start Date: CFOA·1i5.sea 09/01/97 Other 14. Are the activities 12. TrUe of Project: Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office - NARCOTICS PROSECUTOR/3 16. If project Funding: b. State Grant 08/31/98 this application 100% jlNenile-re!ated? o No :l§: Yes is statewide, on what date was a copy of the application submitted for (date) $ 21,895 Funds (CJD) .00 If project is local, submission satisfies c. Cas~ Match 32,199 .00 .00 d.ln·kind s .00 54,094 the requirement Yes of application to regional council of governments for TRACS 17. Is the applicant delinquent o e. TOTAL proposed in Ending Date: TRACS review? .00 a. Federc.1 Gr2nt Funds (CJD) (Cfties and Counties) __ _-_.-_ CFDA-16.548 CFDA-16.S75 Schools and Communities Act (fedc~l) AIeas of Project Activites Fort Bend County, Including the cities 'of Missouri City, Stafford, Sugarland, Richmo c and Rosenberg. ....._ -....•. _ _. .•...._ .._..-....•.._ ......•....•.................................. Fund (~te) and Delinquency Delinquency 15. Requested Slate College or University private College or University Indian Tribe NonprofilOrganizalion Regional Council of Govern men Is Other (specify):' _ 0 Municipalr.y Tonnshi"p SpecialDistrlcl. Educational Service Center a Fund (s?te) ~ Texas Narcotics o 0 97 _ NOS Justice Planning stoppers JlNenile 0 Year 5 0 for: State Criminal o Crime {<:hc:::kone}: Slate Agency XElX County ePC Continuation ···8~b:····ir·~~~·ii~L;~iio;;:·~~;;;·pi~i~·ih·~··r~ij~;;;i~9: for this application person who can (give area code). Type of ApprlCar.t (check one boX only) a 8.a. Type of Application: o New Year of funding or the J.H. "Herb" Owens, III 281/341-4455 Office 281/341-4440 FAX FORT BEND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFIC 309 S. 4th Street Richmond Texas 7746Q 309 S. 4th Street 'Richmond, Texas 77469 6. grant:; District Attorney Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office d. b. to administer review. on any federal debt? §QX If '"Yes,- attac.~ an explanation FOR CJD USE ONLY FOR COG USE ONLY (oapprleant Ie:We blank) CPTN: Region#: Priority #: RBE o In No (oapprte:tntleaye bloal'lk) " 0 out Unique #: . 18. To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this appncation is true and correct. boC)' of the applicant ._ -........•.. _--_ ..- and the applicant a. Typed Name of Authorized will comply'Nith the attached _ _ ----_ ....•.......•.. _..-_ _ .. assurcnces _-- Official has been duty authorized by the governing is awarded . The document if the asststz.nce ·b·.···TrU;··-·-----------···--·-r~~·~iePh-~~;··N·C~b;; County Judge Michael D. Rozell .•.- ...._...._.._.._.. 281/341-8608 e. Date Signed 1- /1.(-17 Issued 7/96 CJD-l Be sure to reference the name of each relevant community plan when answering the questions below. 1. Name the plan(s) under which the applicant is submitting this application. Fort Bend County Community Plan. 2. List the cities, counties, or part thereof covered by each plan referenced under question one above? All of Fort Bend County, inclusive of Missouri City, Sugar Land, Rosenberg, Richmond, and a portion of Houston. 3. 4. For each community plan, state the problem(s) listed that this application would impact. * Narcotics related crimes. * Narcotics * Need for increased communication/cooperation among agencies. abuse as a stimulus to crime. If a continuation application, quote the reference in each plan that mentions the focus of this application as a priority. "Substance abuse by both adults and juveniles, lnclusiv~ of drugs, alcohol, narcotics, 5. glue, paint, Ifa new application,list FOR COG USE ONLY ete." the gap(s) in services listed in each plan that this application would help to fill. Note: This form must accompany all applications for local or regional grants. (applicant leave blank) CPTN: CJD-2 .~~_ ... ~'----'-'-'-'-" Issued 7/96 DESIGNATION OF GRANT OFFICIALS CJD rules require that three persons be designated to the positions of Authorized Official, Project Director, and Financial Officer for the purposes of administering a grant. The Project Director and the Financial Officer may not be the same person but, under extenuating circumstances, one person may otherwise fill two positions. In accordance with the criteria and definition of responsibilities set forth in the Governor's Criminal Justice Plan for Texas governing submission of this application, the following designations are made: FORT BEND COUNTY, DISTRICT ATTORNEY NARCOTICS PROSECUTOR/a ::§: Mr. 0 Ms. Robert Grayless Financial Officer (Type or Print) ljfiMr. a Ms. J. H. Owens! II I Project Director (Type or Print) Chief Inyestjgator· Trtle and Agency 309 S. 4th Audjtor. Fort Bend Title and Agency CouDty 309 Street Organization's Richmond, Fort Bend Business Address Texas City S. 4th County Street Organization's Business Address (Street or P. O. Box) Richmond, 77469 Texas City Zip (Street or P. O. Box) 77469 Zip 281/341-3760 281/341-4455 Telephone Number Telephone Number 281/341-3774 281/341-4440 Fax Number Fax Number ~l!~ XCiI Mr. 0 Ms. MICHAEL D. Authorized Official ROZELL (Type or Print) FORT BEND COUNTY JUDGE Trtle and Agency 309 S. 4th Organization's Street Business Address Richmond, Texas City (Street or P. O. Box) 77420 Zip 281/341-8608 Telephone Number 281/341-8609 Fax Number CJO-3 Issued7/96 PROJECT NARRATIVE Fort Bend County has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of narcotics cases prosecuted, and a growth in the quantity of narcotics seized. This has been in great part due to the significant use of U.S. Highway 59, as the primary link between suppliers in the South Texas border area and distribution centers in the Houston metropolitan area. As a result, traffic stops routinely yield large confiscations of marijuana and other illegal narcotics. Recent investigations have also established that locations in Fort Bend County are being used as storage facilities for the distribution of narcotics to Houston, North Eastern United States and areas throughout the southern states. Fort Bend County has also experienced a dramatic increase in the local sale and use of illegal narcotics due to an equally dramatic increase in population growth as Houston grows steadily toward the southwest, and into Fort Bend County. This increase in narcotic activity has put additional demands and pressure on 10ca1law enforcement to keep pace with a growing problem of narcotic use and trafficking in Fort Bend County. The additional work for law enforcement naturally results in additional work for the District Attorneys Office in reviewing, and prosecution of, this increased caseload. The need has therefore arisen for a specia1ization within the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office to work with law enforcement, and to directly confront the problem of increased illegal narcotic activity. This requires a prosecutor designated specifically to the task of coordination, education, evaluation and prosecution of felony narcotics cases. Prior to the establishment of a full time narcotics prosecutors position, the handling of narcotics cases resulted in a random assignment of narcotics related offenses amongst several felony prosecutors. The result was a lack of coordination, a lack of guidance for law enforcement and unfortunately, discrepancies in sentencing of narcotics violators. The appointment of a single prosecutor to handle these matters has gone a long way to alleviating these problems. Given the above stated problem, the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office feels that a Narcotics Prosecution Unit should be created 'and consist of one prosecutor assigned to the prosecution of narcotics related felony criminal cases, as well as, civil forfeiture cases. The Narcotics Prosecutor will be involved in all aspects ofthe prosecution of all felony narcotic case investigated, filed or tried in Fort Bend County. This work will begin with legal and practical assistance to local and federal law enforcement agencies investigating illegal narcotic and drug activity in Fort Bend County. This assistance will include preparation and review of search and arrest warrants, formulation of interdiction plans and twenty-four-hour availability for questions and legal advice related to the officers narcotics work. The Narcotics Prosecutor will also be responsible for assisting in the training of officers in the areas of search and seizure, writing of warrants and the Controlled Substances Act, The Narcotics Prosecutor will also be responsible for the screening of all felony narcotics cases presented to the District Attorneys Office for filing of criminal charges. Once charges have been accepted, the Narcotics Prosecutor will prepare the case for presentation to the Grand Jury and present the case to the Grand Jury. 4 Following a true-bill by the Grand Jury, the Narcotics Prosecutor will be present at, and handle, all pretrial appearances and hearings. These will include, but are not limited to ordinary docket call, motions for discovery, motions to suppress, motions to reveal the informant and bond matters. Finally, the Narcotics Prosecutor is responsible for the trial of those felony narcotic cases tried in Fort Bend County. In addition to the above duties the Narcotics Prosecutor is also available to other prosecutors in the office for advice and help in the prosecution of misdemeanor narcotics cases and other issues involving search and seizure. It is felt that the consolidation of felony narcotic cases with one prosecutor allows for a greater expertise in the handling of these matters, and law enforcement has also found it advantageous to have one consistent source of information in the handling of their investigations. It is also felt that the prosecution of narcotics cases has been, and will continue to be, expedited by having one prosecutor assigned to the task. The Narcotics Prosecutor will also be responsible for the civil forfeiture of cash and property which was used in the commission of; or intended to be used in the commission of, any felony under Chapter 481 of the Health and Safety Code. The forfeiture of proceeds derived from the sale or use of illegal narcotics, has proven to be an effective tool in the fight against a growing narcotic problem. The need for consistency in the handling of these civil forfeiture cases is equally as great as the need for consistency in the handling of crimina1 narcotics cases. Officers also need uniform guidance in handling, filing and prosecution of these forfeiture cases. The Narcotics Prosecutor can also be of assistance to local cities or law enforcement agencies in the use of nuisance laws to close down property habitually used for narcotics activity. The Narcotics Prosecutor will work especially close with the Fort Bend County Narcotics Task Force, an interagency task force of officers dedicated to fighting narcotics with county-wide jurisdiction. The goal of this project is to deter illegal narcotic activity in Fort Bend County by the increased effectiveness oflaw enforcement agencies, and the vigorous prosecution of those people committing these crimes. The consolidation of the handling of narcotics cases;both criminal and civil, in one prosecutor will greatly enhance the chances for successfully reaching this goal. This project will serve an ethnically diverse population of approximately 300,000 people in one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. 4a STATISTICS 1995-1996 The following narcotics statistics depicted case activity from May 1995 through December 1996.. Possession of controlled substance Delivery of controlled substance Delivery of marijuana Possession of marijuana Possession of marijuana in drug-free zone Possesseion with intent to deliver Aggravated possession of marijuana Manufacture with intent to deliver Possession of controlled substance in a correctional facility TOTAL 92 25 5 202 11 4 4 2 1 346 It should be noted that a number of these cases will revert to the following grant year as a result of docket management and court availability. 1996 AGGRAVATED NARCOTICS CASES Amanda Salazar Adams Davis Charles Adams Joe Terry Coffinan Ramon Marin Jose Barrera Manuel Marin Pedro Valdez Elida Uranga Melva Uranga Luis Humberto Susa Andae Lamont Johnson Glen Thomas 26574 26572 26285 26474 26470 26482 27481 27477 27479 27416 27531 27533 DOM DOMDCS DOM DOM DOM DOM DOM DOM PCS PCS PCS 4b 501bs. 501bs. 40z 100 lbs. 1001bs. 1001bs. 801bs. 801bs. 801bs. 10501bs. 4 oz. 4 oz. DISMISSED DIS SMISSED 40 YR./$35,OOO 15TDC 5 YEARS 6 YEARS PENDING. 6 Def. Adjud. 10 Def. Adjud. Life! $41,900 PENDING 10 Def. Adjud. PENDING AGGRAVATED NARCOTICS CASES Pedro Valdez Meliton Reyes Meliton Reyes Desiderio Falcon Alfonso Daza Edith Brower Edith Brower HienMai Angela Morales Guy Harlan Edwin Serna Andre Johnson Zoderic Farmer Jose Pimentel Mario Gomez 27481 27974 28062 284 II 28619 28363 28361 28667 28637 28635 27676 27531 28II7 28298 28309 4c DOM DCS DCS POM PCS- With intent to deliver PCS- With intent to deliver POM PCS- With intent to deliver PCS PCS PCS (BF) DCS PCS (BF) POM (BF) DCS CASES SET FOR TRIAL(As of January 3, 1997) Tracy Samuel Ernest Samuel Johnathan Guy Meliton Reyes Meliton Reyes Meliton Reyes Meliton Reyes Rolli Young Richard Putman Shana Putman Cheryl Sartin Willie Pat Brown Mark Love Dell White PCS PCS PCS POM DCS DCS DOM PCS PCS PCS PCS DCS PCS PCS 28073 27447 27609 27972 27974 28062 28060 27520 28256 28258 28262 28276 28352 28448 PENDING SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE CASES The Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office currently has twenty-ninepending civil narcotics related forfeiture cases. Approximately twenty-three of these cases are primarily for cash, and the remaining six cases are for personnel property. The personnel property is mostly motor vehicles. 4d ---c;:J Grantee Fort Bend County District Attorney's Project Title .J. Office Grant No. SF"95-S05-7941 Narcotics Prosecutor Report Time Period September 1. 1994 to AUQ:Ust31. 1995 January 16 1996 date Check One: o o !8I Five-Month Report Six-Month Report Final Report Reported Crimes: (provide information regarding reported crimes in your project area (city, county, etc.) during the project period. You need only provide information on your project focus (violent crime, gang-related crime, drug-related crime, and victims of crime). There were 651 total drug related cases. Of the 651 there were 182 Possession of Controlled Substance cases, 389 Possession of Marijuana, 33 Delivery of Controlled Substance and 16 Possession with the Intent to Deliver, 8 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 17 Obtain Controlled Substance by Fraud, 4 Manufacture v,-ith Intent to Deliver and 2 Delivery of Marijuana. It should be noted that a number of these cases will revert to the following grant year as a result of docket management and court availability. The pending seizure docket has been addressed and made more manageable. Impact Statement:(Explain the impact that the project has had on the problem stated on page CID-12, Program Narrative) The project met it's stated impact through the reduction of the pending case load and backlog. As well, case management and preparation have expedited the trial ready capability for the remaining docket which should lead to more expeditious dispositions of all cases - pending and new filings. Additionally, the existence of this prosecutor lends to the continuity.of the law enforcement effort as well as the quality of the case submissions. The related seizure docket is manageable and active. Submit this page to the Criminal Justice Division six months through the grant period and again at the end. 4e Progress Keport Grant No. SF-95-S05-7941 Grantee Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office Project Title Narcotics Prosecutor to_!!.!.f!.:t-~~u.>'-May 31. 1996 Report Time Period December I. 1995 Submitted_-----'~"-"'-:t-1..l6-l.Z..<"'_ January 16. 1996 Check One: date o o o •_ by: Five-Month Report Six-Month Report Final Report Signature Project Director Reported Crimes: (provide information regarding reported crimes in your project area (city, county, etc.) during the project period. You need only provide information on your project focus (violent crime, gang-related crime, drug-related crime, and victims of crime). There were 530 total drug related cases. Of the 530 there were 120 Possession of Controlled Substance cases, 334 Possession of Marijuana cases, 2 Aggravated Possession of Controlled Substance cases, 3 aggravated Possession of Marijuana cases, 29 Delivery of Controlled Substance cases, 1S Delivery of Marijuana cases, 5 Possession with the Intent to Deliver cases, 3 Delivery of Simulated Controlled Substances cases, 10 Obtain Controlled Substance or Dangerous Drugs by Fraud cases, 1 Obtain Dangerous Drugs by Fraud cases, 2 Possession of Dangerous Drugs cases, 2 Possession of Marijuana Drug Freezone cases, 1 Possession of Inhale Paraphernalia cases. • These statistics include September I, 1995 through November 30, 1995 due to an adjustment of the grant start date. Impact Statement:(Explain the impact thai the project has had on the problem stated on page CJD-12, Program Narrative) The project met it's stated impact through the reduction of the pending case load and backlog. As well, case management and preparation have expedited the trial ready capability for the remaining docket which should lead to more expeditious dispositions of all cases - pending and new filings. Additionally, the existence of this prosecutor lends to the continuity of the law enforcement effort as well as the quality of the case submissions. The related seizure docket is manageable and active. Submit this page to the Criminal Justice Division six months through the grant period and again at the end. 4f BUDGET INFORMATION Section A-Budget s L i e Budget (4) (3) (1) (2) CJD Funds Cash Match c n he Summary Categories d u I Total In-kind Match (Far VOCA. VAWI<& T~ V ~l e $ (Salaries) A. Personnel 1. (Fringe Benefits) 2. A. Personnel 16,7:3D $ ?5,O94 $ $ ~1,il?4 ]] ,1\4 J 7;11)5 4,73E B. Contractual' 3. 4. C. Travel and Training 5. D. Equipment 6. E. Renovation/Retrofit 7. F. Supplies & Direct Operating Expenses 8. Total Direct Charges 21,466 (Sum of 1-7) 9. G. Indirect 429 Costs $ Totals 10. 53,665 32,199 21,895 429 $ :32,199 $ $ 54,1)9~ $ -n- (SumorS-9) 11. Section Enter separately - Income Program B-Cash Section C-Program Income Total mustagreewith Line 11, Column4 above. Match" each source of matching funds and the amounts. Total must agreewith Line 10, Column2 above. Source Fort Rend County Amount $ 32,199 Source Amount None -1)- • Atpp lcant muSfClfselose tne source 0 cash match if any. All cash maten mus: be rrom current sources, not anucl pa lea Tundln9 or pro 9 ram Income . I have read and agree to the accuracy of pages CJ.:::D;;:-S,-,t""""'lI.h CJD 13 of this application and have initialed each page. Typed Name and Signature of Financial Officer as'designated CJD-S Issued 7/96 Criminal Office Justice Division, of the Governor (Refer to page 21 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE A PERSONNEL 1. Direct Salaries (4) (3) (2) (1) . Title or Position' (A) Narcotics Prosecutor % of Time' CJD Funds Cash Match 100% $ 16,730 $ 25,09~ In-kind Match TOTAL' $ $ 111,824 $ $ 41,824 (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) . (G) (H) $ TOTAL Direct Salaries 16,730 $ 25,094 2. Fringe Benefits In-kind % or $ Rate CJD Funds TOTAL Match Cash Match $ $ FICA & Medicare @ 7.65 ,$ 1,280 $ 1,9?0 Retirement @7% I,UI- ) ,757 ? 9?8 @ 11500 1,8nn 2,7(1(1 11,50n 116n 690 1 15n 25 38 Insurance (Life &Health) Per Yeo.r Workers' Compensation @2.75, Unemployment @ Insurance .15 ' :1.?l)n 6:1 Other (Explain) TOTAL Fringe Benefits $ 4,736 $ 7,105 $ $ 11 ,841 TOTAL PERSONNEL BUDGET $ 21,466 $32,199 $ $ 53,665 1. 2. 3. Include only one position per line. Attach a description of the duties or responsibilities of each P;S-Siti . Express as a percent of total time. Must be at least 25%. (40 hours per week equals 100%) Should reflect employee's gross salary attributable to the project. If applying for continuation funding, justl any salary increase over the previous year. ~ Financial Officer Initials * 2.5j~ cost CJD-6 of livino increase Issued 7 jQ6 PERSONNELNARRATNE The Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office feels that a Narcotics Prosecution Unit should be created and consist of one prosecutor assigned to the prosecution of narcotics related felony criminal cases, as well as, civil forfeiture cases. The Narcotics Prosecutor will be involved in all aspects of the prosecution of all felony narcotic case investigated, filed or tried in Fort Bend County. This work will begin with legal and practical assistance to local and federal law enforcement agencies investigating illegal narcotic and drug activity in Fort Bend County. This assistance will include preparation and review of search and arrest warrants, formulation of interdiction plans and twenty-four-hour availability for questions and legal advice related to the officers narcotics work. The Narcotics Prosecutor will also be responsible for assisting in the training of officers in the areas of search and seizure, writing of warrants and the Controlled Substances Act. The Narcotics Prosecutor will also be responsible for the screening of all felony narcotics cases presented to the District Attorneys Office for filing of criminal charges. Once charges have been accepted, the Narcotics Prosecutor will prepare the case for presentation to the Grand Jury and present the case to the Grand Jury. Following a true-bill by the Grand Jury, the Narcotics Prosecutor will be present at, and handle, all pretrial appearances and hearings. These will include, but are not limited to ordinary docket call, motions for discovery, motions to suppress, motions to reveal the informant and bond matters. Finally, the Narcotics Prosecutor is responsible for the trial of those felony narcotic cases tried in Fort Bend County. In addition to the above duties the Narcotics Prosecutor is also available to other prosecutors in the office for advice and help in the prosecution of misdemeanor narcotics cases and other issues involving search and seizure. It is felt that the consolidation of felony narcotic cases with one prosecutor allows for a greater expertise in the handling of these matters, and law enforcement has also found it advantageous to have one consistent source of information in the handling of their iI),vestigations. It is also felt that the prosecution of narcotics cases has been, and will continue to be, expedited by having one prosecutor assigned to the task. 6a " STATE OFFICE CRIMINAL GEORGE W. BUSH OF OF THE JUSTICE TEXAS GOVERNOR DIVISION August 26, 1996 GOVERNOR The Honorable Mike D. Rozell County Judge 309 S. 4th Street, Ste. 719 Richmond, Texas 77469 Dear Judge Rozell: A fmancial and program monitoring visit was conducted by Cpt. John Duffy and Ken Niehl of our staff between August 12 and August 13, 1996. A copy of their report is enclosed. A written response regarding the disposition of the indicated finding should be submitted to the Criminal Justice Division by September 26,1996. The purpose of this monitoring visit is to assist the grantee in the administration of the CJD grants. We welcome any comments you Inight have which would make our monitoring program more useful. The time and cooperation extended to our monitors is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (512) 463-1806 or Cpt. Duffy at (512) 463-6199. Sincerely, ~(~(. Robert J. Bodisch, Sr. Director Texas Narcotics Control Program RB:kn Enclosure cc: Mr. Robert N. Grayless Mr. J.H. Owens, III Mr. Brett Arkinson Posr OFFICE Box 12428 AusnN, TEXAS78711 (512) 463-1919 (VOICE)!(512) 475-2440 (FAX) CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION MONITORING REPORT cm Monitors: Grantee: Fort Bend County Cpt. John Duffy KenNiehi Project Title: Narcotics Prosecutor Date of Visit: August 12-13 1996 Grant #: SF-96-S05-08882 OVERVIEW A financial and program monitoring review was conducted with the assistance of the Prosecutor, Project Director and accountant responsible for the grant. The purpose of the monitoring review was to assist the grantee in the administration of grants.· On the grant listed above, the monitors reviewed the following: cm A Adequacy of accounting system, project files and administration; B. Relationship of expenditures to budget amounts and actual program operations to approved grant; C. Accuracy of financial infonnation, statistics on project activities, and indicators of goal achievements; D. Timeliness of submission of financial and progress reports; E. Adherence to F. Grantee Equipment inventory. cm guidelines and program requirements; and Based upon our review, the grantee is generally complying with cm financial reporting documentation requirements. Projected levels of grant activity are being met. The Prosecutor carries a full docket and case load. The prosecutor should be commended for his efforts in achieving the grants goals. However, our visit noted the following deficiency that must be addressed by grant administrators. Monitoring Report Fort Bend County Page 2 FINDING AND RECOMMENDATION 1. FINDING: Grantee is delinquent in reporting quarterly statistics. RECOMMENDATION: Non-task-force projects must submit to CJD a quarterly report of the project's progress and achievements. Grantees must design an evaluation plan that will measure the effectiveness of the project. Qljarterly reports are due the 20th day of the month following the end of each quarter. The grantee must submit to CJD all delinquent progress reports and ensure that all future progress reports are received by the established deadline. (Ref. GAAG '96 pg. 149) Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 22 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE 8 PROFESSIONAL AND CONTRACTUAL Description (A) of Service N/A SERVICES (1) (2) (3) (4) CJD Funds Cash Match In-kind Match TOTAL $ $ $ $ (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) TOTAL PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTUAL AND $ $ $ $ SERVICES REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Briefly describe and justify any anticipated contractual arrangement and work products expected. Describe basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Professional services (such as consultants, trainers, counselors, etc.) should be described by type of service, number of hours, rate per hour, and travel costs, if any. Use additional pages as needed._ CJD-7 Issued 7196 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor SCHEDULE TRAVEL AND TRAINING 1. Local Travel Miles Traveled Annually/$Rate Title or Position (A) N/A (Reier to page 27 olthe 1998 Plan.) C (1) (2) (3) (4) CJD Funds Cash Match In-kind Match TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) LOCAL TRAVEL TOTAL 2 In-State Travel (Specify clearly and use contlnualJon pages II necessary) Purpose Destination N/A IN-STATE TRAVEL TOTAL 3 Purpose TOTAL Training Purpose .. TUitions N/A TRAINING TOTAL ITOTAL TRAVEL BUDGET NOTE: $ $ $ $ Destination N/A 4 Cash Match CJD Funds TOTAL In-kind $ $ $ Travel (Specify clearly and use continuation pages II necessary) Out-of-State OUT-OF-STATE CJD Funds Cash Match $ In-kind TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ and Fees (Specify clearly and use continuation pages II necessary) Training CJD Funds Cash Match In-kind TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 1$ 1...$ I 1$ _ When personally owned vehicles are used for travel, transportation costs are shown on Schedule C. When agency or leased vehicles are used, the vehicle operation/maintenance costs should be shown on Schedule F, "Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses." REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Briefly describe the applicant's travel policy (i.e. mileage rates and per diem rates). Specify purposes for each item of travel. Break out costs of each in-state and each outof-state trip to separately show the specific costs of transportation and of per diem. Financial Officer Initials CJD-8 Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 28 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE D EQUIPMENT PURCHASES (2) (3) (4) Cash Match In-kind Match TOTAL (1) Equipment Name or Description and Quantity (Do Not List Brand Names) (A) N/A CJD Funds $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) TOTAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Provide justification and explanation of use. Use additional pages as needed. Financial Officer Initials CJD-9 Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 29 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE E RENOVATION AND RETROFIT FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES This schedule applies only to Fund 421 and may only be used for projects that renovate or retrofrt existing facilities to be used for juvenile detention in order to comply with the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (1) Itemized (A) Costs of Renovation/Retrofit N/A (2) CJD Funds Cash $ $ (3) (4) In-kind Match Match $ TOTAL $ (8) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) (K) (L) (M) (N) (0) (P) (0) (R) (5) (T) (U) M C'N) TOTAL $ $ $ $ REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Attach as many pages as necessary to describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Provide justification and explanation of use. Financial Officer Initials CJD-l0 Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor ~ (Refer to page 29 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE F SUPPLIES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES (2) (1) Directly Charged Supplies and Other Operating Expenses (A) N/A CJD Funds (4) (3) In-kind Match Cash Match TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) (K) (L) TOTAL SUPPLIES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item and justification for requesting each item. Use additional pages as needed. Financial Officer Initials CJD-l1 Issued 7/96 Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor (Refer to page 30 of the 1998 Plan.) SCHEDULE G INDIRECT COSTS The maximum amount of indirect costs that may be applied for is not to exceed a total of twopercent of the total direct costs provided by CJD, unless the applicant has an approved cost allocation plan. CJD Funds Indirect Costs (A) Total Direct Costs (must equal page CJ[).4, ine 8, column 1) (B) Total Indirect Costs $ 21,466 $ 429 !Xl Applicant is using the CJD two percent rule to detennine the amount of indirect cost. o Applicant is using an approved cost allocation plan to detennine indirect cost. LeI.", '0'"" rln_1? TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET I ~Yes o No This Project is completely supported by CJ D grant dollars and grantee match. There are no other local, state, federal, or foul'ldation grant dollars assisting this program. If "yes", the financial officer should sign below and may disregard the rest of this form. If "no", please indicate below the amounts, sources, and purposes of other funding. 1. Purpose/Use of Funding: Amount of Funding: $ Source of Funding: 2. Purpose/Use of Funding: Amount of Funding: $ Source of Funding: 3. Purpose/Use of Funding: Amount of Funding: $ Source of Funding: . 4. Purpose/Use of Funding: Amount of Funding: $ Source of Funding: .. (Use additional pages as needed.) CJD funding and grantee match Total grant dollars excluding represents __ this CJD grant/application. funding of this project. $ Financial Officer Initials % of the total CJD-13 Issued 7/96 CERTIFIED ASSURANCES The applicant hereby assures and certifies that the project will comply with the regulation, policies, guidelines and requirements including OMB Circulars No. A-122, A-llO, A-I02, and A-87, as they relate to the application, acceptance and use of funds for this project. Also the applicant assures and certifies to the grant that: 1. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant; that a resolution, motion or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the applicant's governing body, authorizing the filing of the application including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required. 2. Federal funds made available under this formula grant will not be used to supplant state or local funds, but will be used to increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available for law enforcement activities. Matching funds required to pay the non-federal portion of the cost of each program and project, for which grant funds are made available, shall be in addition to funds that would otherwise be made available for law enforcement by the recipients of grant funds. It will comply with requirements of the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (p. L. 91-646) which provides for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and federally assisted programs. It will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, as they apply to hospital and educational institution employees of State and local governments. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a pwpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business, or other ties. Fund accounting, auditing, mouitoring, and such evaluation procedures as may be necessary to keep such records as or the Comptroller General shall prescribe, shall be provided to assure fiscal control, proper management, and efficient disbursement of funds received under the grant cm It shall maintain such data and information and submit such reports, in such form, at such times, and containing such information as CJD may require. The progralllS contained in its application meet all requirements, that all the information is correct, that there has been appropriate coordination with affected agencies, and that the applicant will comply with all provisions of the grant and all other applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines. 10. It \vill comply with all requirements imposed by the Federal sponsoring agency concerning special requirements of law, program requirements, and other administrative requirements. 11. Pursuant to Sections 223(a)(18) and 296 of the DDP Act, the Grantee assures that procedures have been established to ensure that programs funded under the JJDP Act shall not disclose program records containing the identity of individual juveniles. Exceptions to this requirement: (a) authorization by law; (b) consent of either the juvenile or his legallyauthorized representative; or (c) justification that otherwise the functioBS of this title cannot be performed. Under no circumstances may public project reports or [mdings contain names of actual juvenile service recipients. 12. It will insure that the facilities under its ownership, lease or supervision which shall be utilized in the accomplishment of the project are not listed on the Environmental Protections Agency's (EPA) list of Violating Facilities and that it \vill notify the Federal grantor agency of the receipt of any communication from the Director of the EPA Office of Federal Activities indicating that a facility to be used in the project is under consideration for listing by the EP A. 13. It \vill comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of § 102 (a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, Public Law 93-234,87 Stat. 975, approved December 31,1976. Section 102 (a) requires, on and after March 2, 1975, the purchase of flood insurance in communities where such insurance is available as a condition for the receipt of any Federal financial assistance for construction or acquisition purposes for use in any area that has been identified by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an area having special flood hazards. 14. It will assist the grantor agency in its compliance with § 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended (16 U. S. C. 470), Executive Order 11593, and the Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1966 ( 16 U. S. C. 469a-l et seq.) by (a) consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer on the conduct of investigations, as necessary, to identify properties listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places that are subject to adverse effects (see 36 CFR Part 800.8) by the activity, and notifying the grantor agency of the existence of any such properties, and by (b) complying with all requirements established by the grantor agency to avoid or mitigate adverse effects upon such properties. It will comply with the Uniform Grant and Contract Managements Standards (UGCMS) developed under the directive of the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Act, Chapter 183, Texas Government Code. 15. CJD-14 Issued 7/96 CERTIFIED 16. 17. 18. 19. ASSURANCES (Continued) It, if a county, has taken or will take all action necessary to provide the Texas Deparbnent of Criminal Justice and the Deparbnent of Public Safety any criminal history records maintained by the county in the manner specified for the purposes of those deparbnents. It will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 V.S.C. 2000d (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1964, 42 U.S.c., 794 (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of handicap), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42, U.S.C. 6101, et seq., and the Deparbnent of Justice Nondiscrimination Regulations, 28 CFR, Part 42, Subparts C, D, and G. It will, in the event a federal or state court or federal or state administrative agency makes a finding of discrimination after a due process hearing, on the ground of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or handicap against the project, forward a copy of the finding to the Criminal Justice Division (CJD). It will comply with Subtitle A, Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C 12131-12134, and Deparbnent of Justice implementing regulation, 28 CFR Part 35, whereas state and local governments may not refuse to allow a person with a disability to participate in a service, program, or activity simply because the person has a disability. 20. It will comply with the following sections of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, U.S.c. 5671 (c) (1). 21. 22. (a) (12) (A), regarding removal of status offenders from secure facilities. (a) (13), regarding sight-and-sound separation of juveniles from adults when detained in the same secure facility. 23. 24. (a) (14), regarding removal of juveniles from adult jails and lockups. (a) (23), regarding reduction of the disproportionate confinement of racial and ethnic minorities in secure facilities. 25. 26. It will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act which limit the political activity of employees. It will comply, and assure the compliance of all its contractors, with the applicable provisions of Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, or the Victims of Crime Act, as appropriate; the provisions of the current edition of the Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide and all other applicable federal laws, circulars, or regulations. It will comply with the provisions of 28 CFR applicable to grants and cooperative agreements including Part 18, Administrative Review Procedure; Part 20, Criminal Justice InfOlIDationSystems; Part 22, Confidentiality of Identifiable Research and Statistical Information; Part 23, Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies; Part 30, Intergovernmental Review of Deparbnent of Justice Programs and Activities; Part 42, NondiscriminationlEquai Opportunity Policies and Procedures; Part 61, Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act; Part 63, Floodplain Management and Wetland Protection Procedures; and federal laws or regulations applicable to federal assistance programs. 27. 28. 29. 30. It will comply, and all its contractors will comply, with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Omnibus Crime and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3789(d), the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, or the Victims of Crime Act (as appropriate); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Subtitle A, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Deparbnentof Justice Non-Discrimination Regulations, 28 CFR Part 42, Subparts C, D, E, and G; and the Deparbnent of Justice regulations on disability discrimination, 28 CFR Part 35 and Part 39. It will provide an Equal Opportunity Program if required to maintain one, where the application is for $500,000 or more. It will comply with the provisions of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (p.L. 97-348) dated October 19, 1982 (16 U.S.c. 3501, et seq.), which prohibits the expenditure of most new federal fimds within the units of the Coastal Barrier Resources System _jL~M!L<:......JI.f-~~:df!¥Jq.. SignatureoftheAuthorized CJD-15 Official Issued 7/96 FormRA 13 LEVEL OF FUNDING CERTIFICATION POLICY The following funds are based on a decreasing funding latio over five years: • State Criminal Justice Planning (421) Fund • Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Fund • Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Fund Under this policy, the grantee is responsible for continuing a level of service that is, at a minimum, what it provides in the first year of funding. This is not a cash match requirement, however, and the grantee is not responsible for accounting for any funds other than those directly granted by cm or earned as program mcome. The decreasing funding ratio provides for cm funding 100% of costs in the first year. The first-year grant award, regardless of funding source, sets a benchmark for all other funding decisions. • In the second year, the grantee is eligible for 80% of the benchmark amount; • In the third year, the grantee is eligible for 60% of the benchmark amount; • In the fourth year, the grantee is eligible for 40% of the benchmark amount; • In the fifth year, the grantee is eligible for 20% of the benchmark amount; No project under this policy will be considered for sixth- or subsequent-year funding. CERTIFICATION I certify that, if funded, the grant project will maintain a level of service that is, at a minimum, what was provided in the first year of funding. I- 1l/-17 Date em Forms r_ 26 Packet, revised 7/96 \ .'r p r .... i ::j w o"'..,c~ I' L I I == ,: ~ .. n ."... '. ~';J .,8 . - THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § ORDER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH FORI BEND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER On this the J.:±- day of~~'::!..UAUill.lr\-' County, Texas, upon motion of Commissioner 1997, the Commissioners' Court of Fort Bend , , seconded by Commissioner IT IS ORDERED that the Fort Bend County Judge execute the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Family Health Center to provide non-emergency health care services to eligible residents. Said Agreement is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as though fully set forth herein word for word. THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § AGREEMENT BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND FORT BEND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER THIS AGREEMENT is made on this the 14 day OfM 1997 by and between FORT BEND COUNTY (hereinafter called "County"), a body corporate and politic, acting herein by and through its Commissioners' Court, and FORT BEND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. (hereinafter called "Provider"). WHEREAS, Texas Health and Safety Code Ann. §61.001, et seq, commonly referred to as the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act mandate Fort Bend County, Texas to provide certain non-emergency health care assistance to each eligible resident of said County who does not reside within the area that public hospital or hospital district has a legal obligation to serve; and WHEREAS, Fort Bend County desires to retain a Mandated Provider that agrees to provide non-emergency health care services to eligible residents; and WHEREAS, Fort Bend Family Health Center desires to be the Mandated Provider of health care services selected by Fort Bend County to provide non-emergency health care services to eligible residents; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual understanding and agreements set forth, the County and Provider agree as follows: It is understood and agreed between the parties that the primary purpose of this Agreement is to retain a Mandated Provider so that the County meets all requisite requirements as set forth in the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act. 1 1. Provider agrees to provide non-emergency out-patient health care services to eligible residents of Fort Bend County, Texas, subject to the terms, provisions and conditions hereof. A. The responsibility of the Provider under this agreement will be limited to that of providing such out-patient non-emergency medical health care to eligible residents in a clinic (hereinafter referred to as "Clinic") to be established as hereinafter provided. Provider will assist Fort Bend County in establishing the following essential health care services as stated in the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act; to wit: I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. In-patient and out-patient hospital services as limited by the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act; Rural Health Clinics. Laboratory and X-ray services. Family Planning Services. Physician Services. Payment for not more than three prescriptions a month; and, Skilled nursing facility services regardless of age as limited by the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act. II. The parties recognize and agree that the Clinic will be located at 400 Austin Street, Richmond, Texas, and at such other locations as may be designated by the County from time to time. III. Provider shall provide for the services of Texas licensed physicians, nurses (either R.N. or L.V.N., as determined by Provider in its judgment), and such other non-professional personnel as Provider may deem appropriate in its sole judgment, at the clinic and the following: A. The Clinic shall be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., except for closing due to casualty and causes beyond the control of Provider, on holidays recognized by the County or the Provider. 2 B. Integrated eligibility services. C. On-site licensed, professional laboratory with certified technicians. D. Provider shall provide equipment for the Clinic to include beds, mICroscope, otoscope, ophthalmoscopes, stethoscopes examination lights, blood pressure cuffs, necessary instruments, and a sterilizer, as well as supplies for the Clinic to include linens, bandages, syringes, needles, ointments, soap, and the like. E. Class D licensed pharmacy. F. Language barrier-free environment with multi-ethnic staff. G. Medical social worker and psychotherapist. H. Programs and individual counseling in hypertension, diabetes, parenting and other education services the agency provides. IV. Provider agrees to keep patient records and make reports to the County as may be required by the Act. V. The Fort Bend County Indigent Services may, for any reason whatsoever, disapprove the use of any physician or hospital. When this disapproval is transmitted in writing to the Clinic, further referrals to said physician or hospital shall not be made. The responsibility in connection with the disapproval of physicians and hospitals shall be that of the Fort Bend County Indigent Services. VI. The total compensation to be paid to the Provider by the County for the performance of services hereunder shall be $210,000 per year per year with payments to be paid monthly in the amount of $I 7,500 until the end of this agreement. VII. This agreement shall commence as of January 1, 1997, and shall continue until December 31,1997. 3 A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if for any reason the Provider fails to provide a licensed physician as required hereunder, for a period of time exceeding one (l) week during the term hereof when the Clinic would otherwise be required to be open, either party shall have the right to terminate this agreement at any time after said one week period which Provider did not provide such licensed physician, and upon such termination delivered in writing by either party to the other hereunder during such time, this agreement shall terminate and no party shall have any obligations to the other hereunder. B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if for any reason the Texas Department of Human Services determines that the County has not met the requirements of the Indigent Care and Treatment Act, the County shall have the right to terminate this agreement at any time thereafter or the County may, at its sole discretion, give Provider an opportunity to correct the non-compliance as determined by the Texas Department of Human Services so as the County would qualifY under the said Act. VIII. The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held by any court or regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction to he invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of this agreement and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this agreement to other persons or circumstance shall not be affected thereby, unless in the opinion of the County or Provider the purposes of this agreement have been rendered useless. IX. A. The use of or disclosure by any party of information concerning an eligible resident in violation of any rule of confidentiality administration or for any purpose not directly connected with the of the County's or Provider's responsibility with respect to the purposes of this agreement is prohibited except on written consent of such eligible resident. B. Provider, in providing all services hereunder agrees to abide by the provisions of any applicable Federal or State Data Privacy Act. 4 X. A. Provider shall not assign this agreement without prior written approval of the County, subject to such conditions and provisions as the County deems necessary. No such approval by the County of any assigrunent shall be deemed in any event or any manner to provide for the occurrence of any obligation of the County in addition to this agreement. Approval by the County of the assignment should not be deemed a waiver of any right accrued or accruing against Provider. XI. A. It is agreed by the parties that at all times and for all purposes hereunder Provider is an independent contractor and not an employee of Fort Bend County. No statement contained in this agreement shall be construed so as to find Provider an employee of the County, and Provider shall be entitled to none of the rights, privileges, or benefits of the county employees except as otherwise may be stated herein. B. It is agreed that nothing herein contained is intended or should be construed as in any manner creating or establishing a relationship of co-partners between the parties, or as constituting Provider (including its officers, employees, and agents) the agent, representative, or employee of the County for any purpose, or in any manner, whatsoever. Provider is to be and shall remain an independent contractor with respect to all services performed under this agreement. XII. This agreement shall be subject to all valid rules, regulations, and laws applicable hereto passed or promulgated by the United States of America, the State of Texas, or any authorized representative or agency of any of them. XIII. Each party represents and warrants to the other that this agreement is binding upon and enforceable against such party. 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this agreement have hereunto set their hands on the dates written below. FORT BEND COUNTY By: Date: )- 10- tfl FORT BEND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. ~Llh~Vdu~· ~ By: D~: AUDITOR'S 6, ~ _ 1117 CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that funds are available in the amount of $210,000.00 to pay the obligation of Fort Bend County under and within the oing contract. PP:lj :c1inic.agr/2750-2(OI 0897)(renewal '97) 6 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § ORDER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND FORT BEND FAMIL Y HEALTH CENTER, INC. On this the I~ day of~f) VI IN> h u. , Dl 5lw ~ a IT IS ORDERED 0 , the Commissioners' Court of Fort J(f\.R ~1f' ,seconded Bend County, Texas, upo~ motion ~r Commissioner 19'fl ' duly by put and carried; that the Fort Bend County Judge execute the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Family Health Center, Inc. for eligibility screening. Said Agreement being incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as though fully set forth herein word for word. STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § AGREEMENT BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND FORT BEND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. FOR ELIGIBILITY SCREENING THIS AGREEMENT is made on this ll- day of-----=;~u..LM.t.!>.!.~~~-" 1997, by and between FORT BEND COUNTY (hereinafter referred to as "County"), a body corporate and politic, acting herein by and through its Commissioners' Court, and FORT BEND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. (hereinafter referred to as "Provider"). WHEREAS, Texas Health and Safety Code Ann. § 61.001, et seq, commonly referred to as the Texas Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act, mandates that Fort Bend County, Texas shall provide certain non-emergency health care assistance to each eligible resident of the County who does not reside within an area that a public hospital or hospital district has a legal obligation to serve; and, WHEREAS, the County is obligated to establish a procedure to receive and review the applications of residents for health care under the County Indigent Health Care Program, and the County is further required to establish eligibility standards and applications, documentation, and verification procedures for the determination of such eligibility of its residents; and WHEREAS, the County desires Provider to be the Mandated Provider designated by the County to receive and process applications of eligibility under the County Indigent Health Care Program; and WHEREAS, Provider desires to be the Mandated Provider designated by the County to receive and process applications of eligibility under the County Indigent Health Care Program; 1 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual understanding, promises and agreement set forth, the County and Provider agree as follows: It is understood and agreed between the parties that the primary purpose of this agreement is to establish and promulgate the eligibility standards and applications, documentation and verification procedures for the determination of eligibility of residents under the Texas Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act. 1. A. Provider agrees that it shall be responsible for the establishment and promulgation of eligibility standards and applications, documentation and verification procedures for the determination of eligibility of Fort Bend County residents under §61.024 of the Texas Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act and the County Indigent Health Care Program. B. The term "eligibility" as used herein shall refer to eligible residents of Fort Bend County who meet the income and resource requirements established by the Texas Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act, the Texas Department of Human Services and by the County. II.. A. It is understood and agreed between the parties that Provider will screen all applicants for qualifications under the County Indigent Health Care Program. It shall be the duty of the Provider to follow all prescribed procedures set forth from time to time by the Texas Department of Human Services and by the County, as well as meeting all requisite requirements of the Article. B. Provider will be responsible for the preparation of all documentation, reports, verification, applications, and necessary information on behalf of the County to meet the Texas 2 Department of Human Services' requirements as to eligibility for State assistance on approved applicants. C. Provider agrees that it shall screen and qualify approved applicants periodically as required, and in no event less often than every six (6) months. III. A. In the course of performing the agreement, County employees will have access to the Provider's confidential database. Information about eligibility as well as ineligible clients is confidential and shall not be disclosed to any person other than the Foct Bend County Indigent Health Care office employees either during the term of this Agreement or at any time after such term. B. The County shall take all steps necessary to prevent any disclosure violation referred to in Section III (A). IV. It is understood between the parties that the County shall pay Provider the sum of SIXTYSEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND NO/IOO DOLLARS ($67,728.00) for the work required of Provider under this Contract during the term of this contract, payable in twelve (12) equal monthly payments of FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTYFOUR AND NO/IOO DOLLARS January ($5,644.00) each. The first of said payments shall be due on I, 1995, with like payments due on the first day of each month thereafter during the term of this contract. Payment by County shall be made in conjunction with such requirements as may be established by the County Auditor's office. 3 V. Section 61.024(1) gives a disqualified applicant the right to an appeal. The Commissioners' Court of Fort Bend County will establish a Review Board consisting of five (5) persons appointed by the Court for a term to run concurrently with this Agreement. The Review Board will review all appeals. The findings of the Review Board will be deemed to be the findings of the Commissioners' Court. VI. A. The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 1997, and shall continue through December 31, 1997. B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if for any reason the Texas Department of Human Services determines that the County has not complied with the requirements of the Texas Indigent Care and Treatment Act, the County shall have the right to summarily terminate this agreement, however, the County may, at its sole discretion, give Provider the opportunity to correct such noncompliance, if possible, to place the County in compliance. VII. The provisions of this Contract are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this Contract or the application thereof, to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held by any Court, administrative or regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of this Contract and the application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this Contract to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. 4 VIII. This Contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, provided, however, this Contract cannot be assigned without prior written consent of the County. IX. This Contract shall be subject to all valid rules, regulations, and laws applicable hereto passed or promulgated by the United States of America, the State of Texas, or any authorized representative or agency of either of them. X. TIlis Agreement shall be construed under and in accord with the laws of the State of Texas and all obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable in Fort Bend County, Texas Provider shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of the State of Texas, all local governments and any other entities with local jurisdiction. Any and all notices or communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be delivered in person or mailed, certified mail, return receipt requested, or may be transmitted by fax as follows: To County: The Honorable Michael D. Rozell Fort Bend County Judge 301 Jackson, 7th Floor Richmond, Texas 77469 Fax: (713) 341-8609 With copy to: Ben W. "Bud" Childers Fort Bend County Attorney 301 Jackson, Suite 621 Richmond, Texas 77469 Fax: (713) 341-4557 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have hereunto set their hands on the dates written below. FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS By: 1- J I{- q 1 Date: FORT BEND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. By: Date: 'l, /997 ~ AUDITOR'S CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that funds are available in the amount of $67,728.00 to pay the obligation of Fort Bend County under and within the foregoing contract. r:L~7 PP: Ii:health.agr:27 50-1 (0 I 0397) 6 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS - . '" 1) . , - (713) 431-0131 Fax: (713) 431-3079 DeWAYNE O. DAVIS, P.E. Director January 8, 1997 The Honorable Michael Rozell Fort Bend county JUdge 309 S 4th st. suite 719 Richmond, TX 77469 Dear Judge Rozell: Please place the following items on January Commissioners Court agenda. Discuss and consider taking action items for the Parks Department: 14, 1997 on the following (1) Adopt Park Master Plan and Needs Assessment. (2) Approve Resolution for Parks Master Plan. (3) Consider applying for a renewal of George Foundation Matching Grant for the Jake Dove Outreach Program. If you have any questions, please cqntact me. sincerely, ~£ WCV,4 .£!~ DeWayne Davis, Director ce: In Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner R.L. "Bud" O'Shieles - Pet. 1 Grady Prestage - Pet. 2 Andy Meyers - Pet. 3 Bob Lutts - Pet. 4 P.O, Box 249 .2725 F,M, 521 North· Fresno, Texas 77545 FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS PARKS MASTER PLAN AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT 1997-2017 PREPARED BY CENTURION CONSULTING GROUP JANUARY 1997 Fort Bend County Michael D. Rozell, County Judge Bud O'Sheiles, Commissioner Precinct I Grady Prestage, Commissioner Precinct 2 Andy Meyers, Commissioner Precinct 3 Bob Lutts Commissioner Precinct 4 Plan Advisory Committee Phil Kirkham Sam Kruse Ida Lara Jeannie McDonald Bouche Mickey Kay Parker Warren Parker Pamela Vollmar Fort Bend County Parks And Recreation Department 301 Jackson. Room 101, Richmond, Texas 77469 DeWayne O. Davis, P.E. Zelphia Ann Hayes Veeda Williams Centurion Consulting Group 9000 Gulf Freeway, Suite 250, Houston, Texas 77017 Ann C. Bagley, AICP Tom C. Knickerbocker, AICP Dayton L. Spain, Jr., P.E. in association with Lauren Griffith Inc. 2412 South Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77098 Lauren Griffith, ASLA Horizon Southwest Properties 2440 Texas Parkway, Suite 219, Missouri City, Texas 77489 Charles Rencher Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Parks and Recreation Department and the Plan consultants wish to thank all those who contributed to and supported the development of the following Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1997-2017: the County Judge and Commissioners, the Plan Advisory Committee, representatives from the cities, Texas Agricultural Extension Service for the printing of the survey, the attendees at the public meetings, those citizens who took the time and interest to complete and return the surveys and the residents of Fort Bend County. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Fort Bend County continues to grow at a rapid pace. Urbanization has only increased the demands and need for public parks and open space as well as the preservation of natural resources. Because of the planned nature of growth in Fort Bend communities, there are city and private systems of recreational facilities in place. Now the research and plaruling process shows the need for larger and more comprehensive park facilities. This is the challenge facing both the County and cities which are growing faster than they can provide needed parks and recreation facilities. Visionary management by Fort Bend County initiated this Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment. The work involved the County, the cities, unincorporated areas, and the general population to assess the needs and opportunities to meet the increasing requirements. The recommended standards in the following Plan indicate the Fort Bend County will need over 2000 additional acres of parkland over the next twenty years. A concentrated effort to acquire, develop and maintain a balance of parks and open space is essential to maintain the quality oflife that currently identifies Fort Bend County. The results of the Plan development process are detailed in the following Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment. Key initiatives that form the heart of the new Fort Bend County Park Plan are identified. They include: • Fort Bend County should be responsible for the acquisition, development, and operation of Regional Parks, Trails, Sports Complexes, special Area Parks and preservation of natural resource areas; • Cities and private developments should responsible for community and neighborhood parks and recreational facilities; • Fort Bend County should take a major role in acquiring and preserving the Brazos River and San Bernard River Corridors and other waterways by working with private landowners, developers, non-profits, and the state and federal governments; • Fort Bend County should establish a Parks Advisory Board as non-profit corporation or entity to receive bequests, donations, and land that will be used for the continual expansion of a comprehensive park system that integrates the efforts of all levels of governments and the private sector to meeting the needs; • Public/private and public/public partnerships should be actively pursued; and • Fort Bend County should move forward with the expansion of its park system, as recommended by the citizens who were involved in this Plan, in implementing the priorities for park development and using new funding through donations, matching grants, budget allocations, user fees, and voter approved public bonds. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § RESOLUTION TO ADOPT PARKS MASTER PLAN AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas recognizes that a parks master plan and needs assessment is important to provide the County with detailed information on the needs and desires of the residents and the background information on the current and projected population, existing facilities and standards; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court commissioned the preparation of the attached parks master plan and needs assessment to establish the guidelines through the goals, objectives and priorities for the development of parks and recreation facilities in the County; and WHEREAS, a plan advisory committee comprised of citizens participated in the development and review of the plan and have forwarded their recommendation for adoption; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on Tuesday, January 7, 1997. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas: that it adopts the attached Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1997-2017 for the County of Fort Bend. SIGNED and ENTERED this 14-'f!, day of_ 15-y ............. ,.J.1,b'!JjUl:J4 __ .:J:M1i/A ~' 1997. Attachments: Fort Bend County Park Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1997-2017 ..•• ~ .. " ~ ~"fj ~~ [r'l'""'3 :;:ot:t:l [r'l ~~ ~8 ~~~ @z c;;~ 2: "'"3 J d;" §3 , ~~ • if' 8 (0 • • • . I! :. ~g 2: ~ iI e .0 ~ ,.:: l!!25 0 ~+• ,," Iii~ 2: I, g 1':3 I . ~ c::: "c ,.... n .., : z C':I ~~ ::0 !~ 0 !3 ~ c:: '" . ." :l' .. .. .g" i i ~ ';1 2' • 2' trJ ~ 0 trJ ~ ~ ~ Z • " ..• z. l< •,; ; t"' t::l ~ •s: ~ F ~~ TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTI 0 N 1 INTROD UCTI 0 N --------------------------------------------------------------____ 1-1 , 1_1 Pu rpose-------------------- ---,-------_._-- Overview of the County Role of the County in Providing , Park and Recreation Opportunities SECTION 2 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES SECTION 3 PLAN DEVELOPMENT ,__ 1_2 ·---1-8 -- ------------------------------------------------ 2-1 PROCESS--------------------------------------- 3-1 _________ 3_1 Mapping -----------------------. ----3-1 Inventory of Parks And Recreation Facilities ---- ___ Citizen Involvement --- Survey------------------- 3-2 ,----3-2 --------,------- Public Meeti ngs ----------Appointment . ---- 3-2 -----------------.---. 3-3 of Advisory Committee for the Plan ------------- Commissioners 3-3 Court - ----,----------,---. SECTION 4 AREA AND FACILITY CONCEPTS AND STANDARDS---------- ---_._--- ----,------- Recommended Standards ---' 4-1 ------------------ SECTION 5 INVENTORY OF AREAS AND FACILITIES---------------------------. 5-1 5_1 Fort Bend County ---- ________ , other Providers ---------. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 5_2 SECTION 6 NEEDS ASSESSMENT Survey------------,----- AND IDENTIFICATION --------------------- ---------6-1 ------- 6-3 Public Meetings---------------· --------------6-3 Public and Association Requests---Other Needs Assessments ---- 6-4 -------------- -----.----- Standards Development -----, SECTION 7 IMPLEMENTATION 6-1 ---6-4 AND PRIORITIZATION OF NEEDS ----------7-1 7-1 Plan Implementation ---------. ______ . 7_1 Prioritization of Projects ----, Means Of Implementation ----, ____________ SECTION 8 IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE '7_3 STANDARDS-------------- Park Improvement Standards -------Maintenance Standards - 8-1 8-1 , ·__ 8_2 Maintenance Tasks -----,-----, 8_3 Personnel--------- 8-6 APPENDIX Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and NeedsAssessment SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Purpose Parks and recreation facilities and programs are an essential part of a healthy, quality environment. They provide very necessary components in human existence for activities beyond home, school and work. Whether passive or active, parks and recreation should be a part of everyday life. Therefore like roads, water or sewer lines and drainage, parks and related facilities should be considered an integral part of the infrastructure of a political entity. With an increasing and diverse population, planning for infrastructure and recreational systems must consider the needs and desires of the residents of Fort Bend County. The natural beauty and resources, particularly the Brazos River Corridor, must be preserved and enhanced for the future generations, as well as for the present one. A well planned, funded, and operated Parks and Recreation System will serve to continue to attract quality growth, sustain the high quality of life of all citizens and preserve the character of the environment. There has been an increasing interest in the development of parks and recreation facilities to further enhance the quality of life and provide for those groups or areas that are underserved (those areas that are outside of city jurisdiction or do not have facilities). This interest, however, is tempered by the concern for conservative fiscal responsibility. The Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment (the Plan) is intended to clearly define the role of the County in providing parks and recreation facilities for its citizens for the next twenty years. The County is beginning to recognize the importance of the contribution of these facilities to the quality of life and the need for a comprehensive plan. The Plan is designed to accomplish the following objectives: • Identify the needs and desires of the residents for parks and recreational facilities. • Identify ways the County can address those needs. • Establish park and recreation facilities standards. • Begin the process of developing county/regional level parks. • Look for innovative ways to fund new facilities and improve existing recreational sites. • Utilize the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers and other waterways as both active and passive recreation features. • Defme the future role of Fort Bend County Parks and Recreation Department in leisure, senior, and youth programs and facilities. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1-1 • Establish criteria for equipment, maintenance, staffing, budgeting and infrastructure to guide the park and recreation investments of the County for the next ten to twenty years. • Provide the frame work for public/private and public/public efforts to share in the development and maintenance of facilities. In defining the future role of Fort Bend County, this Plan provides recommendations for implementing actions to effectively and efficiently achieve the desired results. It establishes the basis for the development of parks and recreation. The Plan identifies the population and the need to develop a park and recreation system and share the cost with other entities. This Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment is a county-wide effort that encourages the development of specific park and recreation initiatives to target the needs of the citizens. These local initiatives can involve county/community partnerships and cooperation. Within the framework of the Plan the cities and towns, the community based sports, recreation, homeowner organizations, and the general public are encouraged to evaluate needs and share resources so that a coordinated system of programs and facilities can be planned, designed and constructed. As needs and opportunities are discovered by these entities in the future, initiatives can be incorporated into the County's comprehensive planning process. The Plan is divided into sections that follow the guidelines of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Grants-In-Aid Division for the preparation of master plans. Overview of the County Currently recognized as one of the fastest growing counties in the United States, Fort Bend County is located on the west/southwest side of the Houston metropolitan area. In recent years the County has changed from an agrarian way of life to one of suburban residential development and desirable industrial locations. With most of the development clustered around the Houston and Harris County line and along major roadways, there are vast areas of the County that will see the effects of continued growth. In this Plan the County will be considered as a whole rather than being divided into study areas in order to address the needs on a county-wide basis. The Location Fort Bend County is in the Houston metropolitan area of southeast Texas, in Gulf Coast Planning Region 16 of the Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan. It encompasses a total of 886.0 square miles, with 875.0 square miles of land area. The land elevation in the County ranges from 46 to 127 feet above sea level, with an average elevation of approximately 85 feet. US 59 runs northeast to southwest through the center of the County while US 90A crosses from east to west. Neighboring counties are Austin, Brazoria, Harris, Waller and Wharton counties. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1-2 The Climate The growing season is 296 days, with an average annual rainfall of 45.3 inches. The average first freeze date in the fall is December 7, and the average last freeze date in the spring is February 14. Temperatures range from a mean minimum in January of 41 ° to a mean maximum in July of 93°. The Gulf of Mexico is located only 50 miles from Fort Bend County and its close proximity helps to hold the summer high and winter low temperatures to more moderate levels. The generally mild climate is favorable to a variety of outdoor recreational pursuits for most of the year. Extremes in climatic changes are usually short in duration and do not pose barriers to outdoor activities. The Communities and Population Fort Bend County is recognized as both a fast growing metropolitan and an historically successful agricultural area. The population of the County in 1995 was estimated to be 292,765 in 91,395 households This is an increase from the 1990 Census that indicated a population of 225,421 in 70,517 households. The population increases daily with the construction of new homes and subdivisions. The County includes 18 cities and towns ranging in population from less than 200 to 50,000. The following incorporated communities account for a population of more than 173,000 in the County. Katy, Missouri City and Houston cross into Harris County. Katy is also in Waller County. Table I gives only the population in Fort Bend County. Table 1: City Populations Citvrrown Richmond (Countv Seat) Arcola Beaslev Fairchilds Fulshear Houston • Katv • Kendleton Meadows Missouri City • Needville Orchard Pleak Rosenberg Simonton Stafford Sugar Land Thomosons Total Population 10,449 707 615 600 590 28,125 1,672 600 4,986 43,008 2,376 395 799 21,577 771 10,582 45,097 176 173,125 Sources. 1990 Census and current CIty data * Part of population is in Harris County Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1-3 Following is a list of unincorporated communities in Fort Bend County that add another almost 60,000 to the population. Those with population numbers are defmed as Census Designated Places. Table 2: Population of Unincorporated Communities Community First Colonv # Fresno Mission Bend • Pecan Grove Town West Clodine Crabb Guv Longpoint Total PODulation 11,480 3,400 26,362 10,184 6,614 N/A N/A N/A N/A 58,040 Source: 1990 Census, Houston Galveston Area Council and current city data * Part of population is in Harris County # adjusted for 1995 annexation The remainder of the population lives in other unincorporated or rural areas. Since the 1990 Census several other master planned communities have developed which include New Territory, Greatwood and Cinco Ranch. These add some of the additional population. There are a number of other residential developments in the County including Teal Run, Tara, Pheasant Creek, Providence, Teal Briar, Waterford, and Dover that also account for a portion of the population. Fort Bend County has experienced an enormous growth rate in the last 25 years. Past population growth in the County is shown in the following table. Table 3: Fort Bend County Growth Year 1970 1980 1990 1995 Source: Census Bureau POllulation 52,314 130,846 225,421 292,765 and updates from HGAC Projections by the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council show increasing population growth continuing through the year 2030 while the projections of the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC), the regional Council of Governments, are more conservative. The following table shows those projections. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1-4 Table 4: Fort Bend County Projected Year 2000 2010 2020 2030 Sources. Growth HGAC 523,512 EDC 342,361 489,047 691,290 943,986 Greater Fort Bend Economic Development CouncIl and HGAC The Houston Galveston Area Council population projection forecasts the population in the year 2020 to be a more conservative 523, 512. Population has been concentrated for the most part in the eastern part of the county. This has been the result of the expansion of residential and commercial areas outward from the City of Houston. Fort Bend areas have been a preferred growth corridor for suburban master planned communities and that trend should continue. The following population distribution table shows the population to be comprised of a large number in the 18 years and under categories and in the 30-44 group. Table 5: Fort Bend County Population By Age Al!e 0-5 Yrs. 6-13 Yrs. 14-18 Yrs. 19-29 Yrs. 30-44 Yrs. 45-59 Yrs. 60+ Yrs. Total Sources. Population 28,976 37,700 19,163 37,136 79,531 31,086 18,326 251,918 HGAC and 1990 Census The population of the county by age is very much concentrated in the young family categories. People are continuing to locate to Fort Bend to take advantage of the quality of life provided by the cities, County and school districts. In the foreseeable future and for the purposes of this Plan, the age distribution should be assumed to be essentially the same. As the baby boomers get older, an increase in the over 60 age group is expected to occur. This will need to be monitored closely with the information that will become available with the next census. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1-5 Household income is generally higher in Fort Bend County than in the surrounding counties. Table 6: Fort Bend County Household Income Income <$10,000 $10,000 to $19,999 $20,000 to $29,999 $30,000 to $39,999 $40,000 to $59,999 $60,000+ Total Sources. Population 5,591 6,991 8,926 10,311 18,386 20,312 70,517 HGAC and 1990 Census The race and ethnic population distribution is from the 1990 Census. The distribution is assumed to remain approximately the same throughout the time frame of the Plan. Table 7: Fort Bend County Population By Race Not of Hispanic Oriein White Black Am. Indian, Eskimo Asian, Pac. Is!. Other Hispanic Oril!in White Black Am. Indian, Eskimo Asian, Pac. Is!. Other Total Sources. 121,449 45,805 391 13,984 219 19,830 722 78 448 22500 225,426 HGAC and 1990 Census Consideration should continue to be given to building on the cultural diversity that is evident in the County. The Historic and Cultural Resources Fort Bend County holds a prominent place in Texas history. Beginning with Stephen Austin's original colony, the County has long been a desirable place to live and raise a family. Early settlers in the 1830's found the area suitable for crops and livestock. Agriculture and industry evolved from the early sugar cane plantations and farms into the Imperial Sugar industrial complex and large ranches. When the railroad from Galveston through Richmond was built in the 1850's, the County was a ready provider of agricultural products and raw materials to coastal markets and beyond. Cotton became and continues to be a staple of the agricultural economy. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1-6 Fort Bend County citizens enjoy a number of opportunities to celebrate their historic and cultural heritage, including the Fort Bend County Fair in October, Texan Market Days at the George Ranch in October, and the Fort Bend County Czech Fest in May. Points of interest include the Fort Bend Museum, Confederate Museum, George Memorial Library, George Observatory and Challenger Center of Fort Bend, Brazos Bend State Park, the George Ranch, the Thomas Barnett Home and the Imperial Holly Sugar Refinery complex. The Natural Resources Fort Bend County has approximately II square miles of surface water in rivers, creeks and small lakes. The County is drained by the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers and Oyster Creek. A broad alluvial valley, up to ten miles wide in places, was formed by the Brazos River. These fertile soils have been a major contributing factor to the agricultural industry in the County. Waterways are considered to have recreational, esthetic, hydrologic, and natural habitat value. They should be preserved by careful consideration of any further channelization, damming, construction of septic systems along the banks, or direct wastewater disposal. There are three permanently floatable waterways in Fort Bend County: Brazos River, the San Bernard River south of FM 442, Oyster Creek south of SH 6. The San Bernard River south of IH 10 is a seasonally floatable waterway. The San Bernard River is shared with an adjacent county. The Economy Agriculture, petrochemicals, technology industries, and the sugar refInery are major businesses in Fort Bend County. The following table shows employment by industry. Table 8: Employment by Industry Industry AtrricuiturelForestrylFishing Mining (includes oil industry) Construction Manufacturing, Non-Durable Manufacturing, Durable Transportation Communications/Public Utilities Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Finance, Insurance, Real Estate BusinesslRepair Services Personnel Services Entertainment and Recreation Professional and Related Services Public Administration Source. Population Percent 2,148 5,609 9,285 6,257 9,241 4,714 4,598 7,646 19,163 9,676 7,756 3,063 1,605 33,487 4,809 1.7 4.3 7.2 4.8 7.2 3.7 3.6 5.9 14.8 7.5 6.0 2.4 1.2 25.9 3.7 Greater Fort Bend EconomiC Development Council. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1-7 The County is expected to grow in commercial and retail developments. More and more companies are considering Fort Bend County a place to locate their offices, as well as manufacturing and distribution facilities. Role of the County in Providing Park and Recreation Opportunities The role of Texas counties in the provision of parks and recreational facilities varies considerably from centralized control and management of these facilities to almost no county involvement. Fort Bend County recently created the county-wide Parks and Recreation Department as an initial step in providing a centralized comprehensive management organization. The Department is directly responsible to the County Commissioners Court. This Plan will be the first tool to provide guidance for the comprehensive operation and management of the County Parks and Recreation System. The County should place top priority on increasing the quantity (in real and functional terms) of developed recreation lands. The County should consider resource protection options for rivers and other sensitive areas including conservation easements, open space regulations, voluntary land use restrictions, land leasing, and land acquisition. Land acquisition should be targeted in areas where the distribution of undeveloped recreation land is poor. The County should encourage direct volunteer and non-profit groups' efforts to initiate and develop both long and short term projects that have significant and visible results. Joint-use or lease agreements could be established with cities, individuals, homeowners' associations, developers, sports associations, school districts, universities, state agencies, railroads, utility, levee drainage and other special districts to maximize recreational use of land. Picnic Area at Kitty Hollow Park Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1-8 SECTION 2 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES By creating a Parks and Recreation Department and commissioning the development of this Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment, Fort Bend County assumed the responsibilities for the provision of recreational opportunities and facilities as well as preservation and conservation the existing natural resources. Recreational opportunities and facilities are primary elements necessary to enhance the quality of life. The protection and conservation of the natural woodlands and waterways must also be a primary duty. The development of recreational sports facilities is essential to support a growing population's needs. The networking of park and recreation facilities with a system of hike and bike trails through a comprehensive plan will provide a focus for maximizing the preservation effort to further enhance the quality of life. Fort Bend County will continue to grow. Cities will annex areas in their extraterritorial jurisdictions, resulting in the reduction, over time, of areas served directly by the County. There will continue to be new and additional development. It is important to remember that the residents of the cities are very much residents of the County. While the cities have established park and recreation programs that serve principally their citizens, there continues to be an expanding need. Preservation and the development of parks in Fort Bend County will be accomplished by a sharing of responsibility of between the County, cities, planned communities and private recreational groups. The planning and development of facilities should be coordinated through cooperative measures and an acquisition program. These should be reviewed and updated regularly and when significant new developments occur. The parks plans of the cities and plans of developers should be consistent with the County's Master Park Plan and should be utilized by the cities in their reviews of development proposals. From August 1993 to August 1994, a group of over 250 Fort Bend County citizens, working as Vision 2000, identified several issues related to parks and recreation. They considered parks and recreational facilities as an essential part of the community's infrastructure. They identified the need for a county wide master plan to guide the development of these facilities and the need to use govemment regulations to implement strategies. Their goals included: increasing the use of the Brazos River as an active and passive source of recreation, increasing the development of regional parks, improving and increasing the number of recreational sites and parks, developing a needs assessment, finding assistance in acquiring property and facilities, and increasing the number of successful recreational grants applications. They also recommended that the chambers of commerce continue to focus on parks as infrastructure, support the establishment of a county parks department, and support the development of a needs assessment and a long range master plan. That work was instrumental in assisting the decision of the Commissioners Court to create a Parks and Recreation Department. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 2-1 Now as a integral part of this Plan, based on the public input through surveys, public meetings, interviews with elected officials, staff members, and citizens of the County and cities, school district representatives and the work of the Plan Advisory Committee, the following goals and objectives to accomplish them are offered. GOALl GOAL 2 Create a Parks Advisory Board to review, recommend, and advise the Department and Commissioners on park and recreation issues. Objective The Board should be composed of five to seven members drawn from interested persons in the County. The board members should be appointed by the Judge and Commissioners for a four year term (at least a two year term) on a rotating basis. Objective The Board should meet regularly to review projects and make recommendations for the policies and development acquisition and operation of parkland and programs. An important function should be the update of this Plan and identification of cooperative efforts to meet the needs of the entire county. Objective To ensure communication and coordination between the Cities and the County, representatives from the cities, preferably the parks director or parks board member, should be invited to form an ad hoc committee that would serve as advisors to the Board. Objective The Board should establish the criteria for the acceptance of land to be utilized as parkland. Objective The Board may consider the standards for the establishment of appropriate fees and the criteria for leases and public\private partnerships. Fees may reflect the cost of operating programs while capital outlays may be paid for through donations, assessments, land banks, and bequests. Objective Coordinate park acquisition and development with the cities master planned communities and other entities. Objective Consider the creation of the board as a non-profit corporation or foundation. As a non-profit entity, the Board would be in the position to seek and accept donations of land and monetary donations that are eligible for tax deductions benefits for the donor. Provide for a professionally diverse staff in the County Parks and Recreation Department to plan, direct, manage and maintain the parks and recreation system and its many components. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 2-2 GOAL 3 Objective The Parks and Recreation Department should develop and utilize a long range plan to staff the programs and maintain the facilities that come under its ownership or responsibility. A comprehensive program of parks, trails, preserves, wetlands, and recreation facilities and programs requires a diverse range of skills and a strong organization. Parks and Recreation programs require specialized instructional staffs while preservation programs require botanists, agronomists, biologists and other interpretive and program specialists. The Fort Bend Parks and Recreation Department should acquire these skills as the need arises. Suggested staffing is shown in Section 8. Objective The parks and recreation facilities should be maintained and operated in a cost effective manner that provides quality utilization. This objective should begin with an understanding of the maintenance needs of existing facilities and add the programming and administrative needs for the overall program. Any long range plan of acquisition of facilities should be accompanied by the identification of the appropriate staff to operate and maintain them. Acquire and develop parkland as regional level parks to complement, not compete, with the parks already provided by other entities in the County, to meet the passive and active recreational needs of the increasing population. Fort Bend County is best situated to provide the large facilities that support the regional needs of the entire county and which, because of their size and scope, are not compatible with residential neighborhoods. These include regional sports fields with many types and sizes of fields, noisy activities such as model airplane ports, boating launch areas in to the Brazos River and other waterways, golf courses, nature trails, and fairgrounds. Many of these facilities can be located in large parks ranging up to a thousand or more acres and are compatible with regional use of the floodplains of the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers. Objective Create a county wide network of trails for walking, jogging, bicycling, as well as provide relief to the road way system and provide opportunities for nature observation and access along the rivers and creeks that link many of the recreational activities in the County. A trail system could also serve as alternate routes to activity centers and reduce traffic congestion on the roads and highways. parks Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 2-3 Objective Develop regional park facilities to serve the whole county population. Except in particular underserved areas generally outside city limits, the playgrounds in neighborhood parks can be provided by the cities and master planned communities. Objective Geographically locate and program the parks to serve a large number of the population. Objective Look for areas that preserve and conserve unique features of Fort Bend County, particularly along or adjacent to rivers, creeks, streams, levees and drainage ways. Objective Look for opportunities to acquire land adjacent to existing parks and community centers to expand and extend the capabilities at those parks to bring them closer to regional status. Objective Develop one or more large multi-purpose sports complex for scheduled games and practice fields. Include in the complex opportunities for passive activities such as trails and other nonstructured open space activities. Objective Consider additional development in the land leased from the US Army Corps of Engineers at the Barker Reservoir. Objective Work with other agencies and programs such as Y's and similar organizations, Fort Bend Family Health Center, Seniors, Scouts, Extension Service, schools and churches. Objective Provide park facilities that are ADA accessible. The growth and urbanization of Fort Bend County require the provision of regional parks and recreation facilities to retain and enhance the quality of life for the residents of the County. Business and industry continue to choose Fort Bend County as their new home because of excellent schools, transportation facilities, residential communities and government. The missing ingredient has been the lack of a county-wide focus on parks and recreation. The planned communities have provided local level facilities, private golf courses and a myriad of programs to serve their residents. These are paid for by homeowner assessments and fees collected from the users. They are, however, restricted to owners and guests of these communities. The cities have provided local community parks and sponsored programs for the general public including those who are not part of private homeowner associations. The scale of these city owned facilities varies from small neighborhood parks and recreation centers to large parks that provides lighted ball fields and active areas. The truly regional facilities and the preservation of natural open spaces along the major rivers and creeks are beyond the responsibility of a single city and thus the County is the appropriate provider of these facilities. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 2-4 GOAL 4 Work with the cities to jointly develop regional size parks that meet the larger needs of the area. Develop a "Shared Vision" of Parks and Recreation Facilities that provides for a hierarchy of facilities to be provided throughout the County. Objective Coordinate with the cities to provide for community level activities and connections between neighborhood facilities, particularly in the provision of active parks and recreation activities and trails. Many new Fort Bend neighborhoods are located in master-planned communities and they provide for local resident recreational needs by constructing playgrounds, jogging trails, and some activities such as pools and tennis courts. The cities are best situated to continue this developmental trend through requirements in their subdivision ordinances. Several Fort Bend cities have, or are, developing new or updated Park Plans to provide for the needs of their citizens. The recommended hierarchy would have the cities provide the neighborhood and community level needs such as playground areas, practice ball and soccer and football fields and other local needs. The County could then provide the connections and larger spaces. The County would however continue to provide for neighborhood level facilities where no appropriate city or resident organization exists. The acquisition, development and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities require a cooperative and comprehensive approach if the most efficient use of resources is to be realized. The approach recommended in this Plan is to share the responsibility for parks and recreation facilities among private homeowner groups, cities, non-profit groups, and the County. The State of Texas will continue to provide for needs that can best be met at the State level. As Fort Bend County continues to urbanize and grow, the need for facilities and programs will also grow. This is partly due to increasing leisure time and partly to increased demands from growing families and increasing participation in active sports. To enable the County to establish a "Shared Vision" all the communities and neighborhoods (developers included) will have to understand and accept their role and be committed to working together to maximize the impact of every dollar. A permanent Committee that includes all the directors and operators of parks and recreation facilities can meet periodically and plan, budget, and schedule not only facilities but events and programs. GOALS Work with the cities, landowners and interested organizations along the Brazos River and other waterways to develop a "Corridors" along the rivers to protect the natural environment, provide access to the river in the floodway and floodplain. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 2-5 There are assumed to be a number of appropriate areas within the floodplains of the Brazos River and San Bernard River that are situated such that conventional urban development is not appropriate. Where such areas are strategic to concentrations of people large recreational parks can and should be considered. The design of the parks and the facilities to be located within them should be determined on the basis of needs established in this Plan and altered as needs change. Objective Inventory and classify the resources of the Brazos River, San Bernard, Oyster Creek and other waterways. Establish criteria and priorities for the acquisition of endangered or threatened areas of the river. A comprehensive study of the rivers should be conducted to identify those areas that are particularly critical for long term protection of the rivers. The study should evaluate all the conditions that affect human settlements, water resources and natural habitats and determine appropriate protection and enhancement strategies. Objective Identify and acquire areas within the river floodplains and floodways where recreational facilities can be developed to serve the growing needs of the county. Objective Institute methods for private landowners and developers to dedicate a public interest or conservation and access easements in Brazos River lands to the public so that one day the entire river will be a greenbelt of open space, parks and sanctuaries. Objective Look at the feasibility of a possible dam on the Brazos River to create recreational activity as well as surface water provision, power generation and flood control whichever is appropriate. As one looks at the great rivers of the world and considers how responsible public policy has allowed the creation of vast parkways and harmonious settlements it suggests the same could be done in Fort Bend County. The examples of the Rhine River in Germany, the Niagara River, on the Canadian side, and the Potomac in Washington, DC provide ample justification and show that reasonable development works for both landowner and the public. The ownership of the land need not fall to public hands except where public uses are needed, but development standards and access can be obtained in exchange for tax considerations or may be willed to the public as perpetual memorials to the owner or their families. One day the Brazos River Corridor can be the focal point for all urban development and regional parks and recreation facilities and servIces. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 2-6 GOAL 6 GOAL 7 Support and encourage the continuance of and recreation activities for youth and senior citizens. development of Objective Continue to provide County sponsored activities that provide opportunities for recreation and educational activities at county owned community centers. These programs should be encouraged and expanded. Objective Provide space (buildings and/or land) by the County and in partnership with non-profit providers such as the y's, Scouts, law enforcement "youth at risk", and other such activities. Develop partnerships with youth provide land to develop ball fields. and adult sports associations to This is a concept that has been successfully utilized locally and in many areas of the state and country. Land is made available under a long term lease for the development of fields on which all of the improvements are funded and maintained by the sports association. In some cases, the sports associations also contribute to the costs associated with the common area maintenance and overall security. In other cases, the County could be responsible for maintenance of roads and police protection. GOAL 8 Objective Consider providing land on which sports associations will construct and maintain practice facilities under a long term lease agreement. Objective Utilize areas in the floodplain for these ballfields while proving nature and picnic opportunities in the same areas. Consider the provision of land for specialized facilities as desired by the citizens of the County. recreational sports Specialized activities often require a facility that is limited in use by the general public. As in the previous goal, the cost of the improvements and maintenance would be provided by the user with the land provided by the county. Examples of this type of use may include soapbox derby, skateboarding, mountain biking, model airplanes and boats. Objective GOAL 9 Utilize land at the closed specialized activities. landfill for some of the Provide protection, conservation, and enhancement of woodlands, waterways, historical sites and other natural resources. Objective Identify existing natural resources within the County which are of a quality which should warrant protection, conservation, and/or enhancement; Fort Bend County, Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 2-7 Objective Identify existing governing agencies empowered to provide protection, conservation, and enhancement of these natural resources; Objective Identify, classify, and acquire critical open space that provides habitats for endangered species or provides natural open spaces suitable for parks, recreation and both environmental and historical preservation of sites. Objective Identify wetland areas along the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers, Oyster Creek, and other waterways and significant creeks. Evaluate the feasibility of acquiring and designing appropriate programs for their enhancement and protection. Objective Consider the development of a county-level wetlands mitigation bank system that will work with the cities and towns to allow developers to develop urban properties to their best advantage while providing a mechanism for acquiring and preserving truly critical wetlands and habitat areas of the County. Objective Identify historical sites and places that could be the focal point of park development. Objective Consider the historical significance naming of parks and facilities. of the area in the Area-wise Fort Bend County remains a predominantly rural and agricultural area with the majority of population concentration, and growth, located in the eastern and northern parts of the county. The most dominant natural feature is the Brazos River that runs from the Northwest to the Southeast and provides the vast majority of natural drainage. This river finds its headwaters in far northwest Texas in Crosby County near Lubbock. Water from this river is managed by the Brazos River Authority, a State created entity responsible for the management of water resources within the drainage basin of the river. Its alluvial plains and natural features provide water to thousands of farmers and it conveys flood waters to the Gulf. The Brazos River has been dammed to create lakes like Lake Whitney, Lake Granbury, Possum Kingdom Lake, and Lake Graham. This river offers flood protection, open space, and habitat for wildlife and a source of water for human consumption. Its protection is considered the most significant management challenge for the long term responsible development of Fort Bend County. There is a continuing need for wetlands management throughout the County. The federal government prescribes criteria and standards that adversely impact developer options for laying out their land and adds long term liabilities for maintenance. There is need to identify critical wetlands and establish larger suitable, undevelopable land areas as mitigation banks and allow developers to contribute toward their acquisition in return for credit when they seek to develop their lands. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 2-8 After the County has been surveyed and critically important wetlands and habitat areas identified, a series of mechanisms including changes to subdivision regulations, establishment of cooperative funding, and operational agreements should be instituted. These should consider defining a program where developers may either preserve wetlands on their properties or contribute to the acquisition of larger tracts for the purpose of mitigating and replacing smaller urban wetlands with more significant and productive rural and riverine wetlands. These would be part of large regional parks and preserves that would provide for passive and educational opportunities for all Fort Bend County citizens as well as sites for eco-tourism. Brazos River Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 2-9 SECTION 3 PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Fort Bend County engaged Centurion Consulting Group in February 1996 to prepare a county-wide Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment. As prime consultant for the project Centurion Consulting Group (CCG) was responsible for overall project management and production of the fmal document. CCG engaged the services of Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) and Lauren Griffith, Inc. (LGI) to assist with the project. HSI was retained primarily for their personal contact with local governments, civic organizations, and general citizenry. They performed the majority of the inventory of current park and recreational facilities, attended public meetings, and compiled the citizen survey data. LGI is a landscape architecture firm with vast experience with the design of parks. Their primary task was to develop standards for park facilities, improvements, and maintenance. An important element in the plan development process was the solicitation of information from citizens through a formal survey, public forums, and personal contacts. The survey requested information on facilities and program preferences as well as funding measures. A comparison of existing facilities with citizen preferences is considered the primary method for determining parks and recreation needs. Important to the effort was the involvement of many citizens who attended the public meetings. The Plan Development Process consisted of the following activities and tasks: Mapping A base map of the entire County was created by Centurion Consulting Group from AutoCAD drawing files obtained from the County Engineer's office. These files were American Digital Cartography (ADC) translations of United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.) quadrangle data. The quadrangle features used for these maps included water features such as rivers, streams, lakes, and drainage channels, primary and secondary highways, transportation facilities such as railroads and pipelines, contours, and names of physical features. This base map was then edited to produce the maps used in this report. Inventory of Parks And Recreation Facilities For the parks and facilities either owned or maintained by the County, each facility was visited and a list of the contents was made-how many picnic tables, how many ball fields. This information was complied and utilized to determine the needs and standards for this Plan. This information was entered into a spreadsheet. For the other entities, cities, homeowners associations the state park, private and quasipublic groups and agencies, visits or calls were made to the director or responsible party to get a list of the parks, locations and what is in each one and to discuss with each one as to their perspective on the development of the County's role. A great deal of support was offered, as well as commitment, to the opportunities to share in the development of larger facilities that would benefit the whole County. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 3-1 Citizen Involvement Each of the County Commissioners and the County Judge was interviewed to get their input on what they would like to see in the way of parks and recreation facilities in the County. They also had an opportunity to review the survey prior to mailing. Questions relating to budget and financing were included at the Judge's request. The staff and consultants met with park directors in three of the cities to advise them on the development of the Plan and to solicit their insight, input and cooperation. Park planners in Brazoria and Harris County were consulted for advice and recommendations as well as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Developers of master planned communities were contacted to get their input and support of the Plan. Representatives of the school districts were also interviewed to solicit their cooperation and suggestions Several youth sports association representatives were contacted to receive input as to their future needs. In response to the surveys and public meeting notices, the Parks and Recreation Department office received over 50 calls about the Plan, the meetings and the survey. Most all of the calls were very positive, supportive and encouraging. Survey To assess the needs and desires of the residents mailed to 14,000 households. This constituted County, with every fourth household receiving the residents of the Cities of Sugar Land and completed their own surveys. of the county, a survey was developed and a random sample of the households in the a survey. The surveys were not mailed to Missouri City as both cities had recently Over 950 households responded to the survey. The respondents answered three questions on what facilities they would like to see provided, what programs they wanted, and how the facilities and programs should be financed. The results of the survey are detailed in Section 6, Needs Assessment And Identification. A copy of the survey is in the Appendix. Public Meetings Six meetings were held to solicit direct public input to the Plan. A variety of easily accessible, secure sites were selected for the meetings. The locations are shown on the following map. All of the meetings were between April 11 and April 30, 1996. The locations were as follows: Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 3-2 • • • • • • Mustang Community Center in Fresno, First Interstate Bank building lobby in Missouri City, Extension Service conference room in Rosenberg, The Club New Territory recreation center near Sugar Land, County Precinct 4 Building in Fulshear, Meadows Recreation Center. Announcements were printed on brightly colored paper and distributed through the local chambers of commerce, city hall complexes, posted in local public places and sent to interested groups and individuals (see meeting announcement the Appendix). The meeting announcement was also included with the public service announcements sent to the five newspapers that serve Fort Bend County and on two cable access channels. Three of the newspapers had articles on the front page in editions preceding the meeting. At each meeting the presentation centered on the purpose of the Plan and the process that was being undertaken. A sample of the survey that would be mailed out was used to stimulate discussion of the needs and desires for facilities and program and to receive preliminary input. Each meeting differed in the needs and concerns. These are summarized in the Section 6, Needs Assessment And Identification. There was also an interview with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce on the Chamber's program on the local cable access channel. Appointment of Advisory Committee for the Plan A group of interested citizens were invited to serve as an advisory committee for the Plan. These citizens were recommended by the County Judge and several of the Commissioners. Several of the committee members had served on the Vision 2000 group that developed the original goals for open space in the County. Their appointment was seen as an extension of work already begun and to be a part of the implementation of their recommendations. Other interested persons and representatives of youth sports associations and cities were included as well. A list of the committee members and advisors is at the beginning of the Plan. The purpose of this committee was to review the goals and make recommendations on the development of the Plan. They met several times and provided excellent input and detailed review of the goals and priorities as well as the Plan as a whole. Commissioners Court Prior to adoption of the Plan, a public input period was held with copies of the Plan made available at the libraries and commissioners' offices for review and comment. A Public Hearing was held on January 7, 1997 by the Commissioners Court to receive input, address issues, and ask and answer questions. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 3-3 SECTION 4 AREA AND FACILITY CONCEPTS AND STANDARDS After the public meetings, surveys and interviews were conducted, the consensus was that the County should basically be in the regional park business since the highest priorities identified in the meetings and surveys were those that are appropriate regional uses. This Plan examined the number and types of facilities provided in Fort Bend County by all the entities and shown in Section 5 then compared them with established standards, recommendations from the State of Texas and national standards of various agencies. After identifying goals of the County and the current deficiencies, it was then possible to propose standards and priorities to correct and address areas of need. Great care was taken to balance the open space (passive) desires with those of the organized activities. Currently the County owns or leases 2,234 acres of parkland. Of this total approximately 1,961 undeveloped acres are leased from the U.S. Corps of Engineers with 200 of those acres subleased to the YMCA. The County has been cautious in the development in the past, but now recognizes the potential to meet park needs and desires. Kitty Hollow is the closest County owned park to a regional level park at 190 acres The only true regional park is the City of Houston Cullinan Park which is 753 acres. The other cities do not have regional level parks. Brazos Bend is a much larger state park. Land Standards If a recommended national standard of IS acres of regional park land per 1,000 persons as recommended in the National Recreation And Park Association's Park, Recreation and Open Space Standards and Guidelines, is adopted as recommended, the County would currently need a total of approximately 4500 acres based on the current population estimates of 295,000 to 300,000, resulting in a current shortfall of over 2,000 acres Projections of future population growth will take the County to over 600,000. Then the parkland needs for regional parks would be approximately 9000 acres. Active acquisition of parkland will need to occur to provide the standard desired and recommended by the Plan Advisory Committee. Park Classifications Based on the surveys, needs, requests and the facilities provided by other entities, this Plan recommends that the County consider the development of the following types of parks. These parks are to be provided to augment and complement the existing park facilities throughout the area, not to compete with them. The descriptions are adapted from those provided in the recommended standards of the Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines (1990) and Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Guidelines (1996). Both are publications of the National Recreation and Park Associations and should be consulted for further details. The recommended classifications are divided into 3 main categories Regional Parks, Area Parks and Greenways, Trails and Bikeways. As a park or complex is developed, Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 4-1 input on the design and facilities will be sought from interested citizens and groups so that the park reflects the needs and desires of the community. Each park should reflect the natural environment of its location. The focus of parks development in the County at this time would be on the larger parks and facilities. Regional Parks Regional Park This type of park would serve citizens from all over the county as well as provide for some aspects of eco-tourism. It should be accessible from main roads. It should include recreation activities and facilities that encourage preservation and conservation of the natural environment as well provides for active and passive activities, and serve as a hub for trails and greenways. Contents of the park may include picnic areas, nature centers, trails systems, scenic drives, lakes for fresh water fishing, golf courses, botanical gardens, concession facilities restrooms as well as playgrounds and ballfields for organized sports (if these facilities are not provided close by). Parking should be provided as well as multiple entrances to provide access and circulation. It should have facilities to serve all age groups from the population of the whole county. The travel time for a resident of the county to reach one of these parks should not exceed 30 minutes. An ideal suggested size is over 250 acres, however larger or smaller parks acreage should be considered if the location is available and can address the needs of the area. The ratio ofland in this type of park should be IS acres per 1,000 persons. Sports Complex This type of park would provide for athletic fields and associated facilities at one or more larger sites in the county. The facilities would be developed to meet the needs of the user groups and sports associations. Complexes can be developed for a variety of sports including baseball, softball (adult and youth, male and female), soccer, tennis, basketball, football, volleyball, handball and racquetball. Additional facilities should include group picnic areas and shelters. Support facilities should include restrooms, water fountains, multipurpose buildings and common open space. Parking areas should be adequate to provide spaces for tournament activities. The location should be away from developed residential areas and direct access through these areas should be avoided. Trails can be included in the complex and link it to other recreational facilities. Passive facilities may also be included to provide other activities in the park. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 4-2 The space needed for a sports complex should be a minimum of 40 acres with 150-300 acres being optimal. Consideration should be given to acquiring enough land and setting aside additional acreage for future expansion. The population of this type of facility would be the county as a whole. The ability to host tournaments will also provide additional tax revenues from visiting participants. Natural Resources AreaslPreserve/Open Lands Areas for the preservation of natural resources are an asset to the community. There are significant lands that should be considered for this park type. Rivers, creeks, drainageways, floodways, floodplains river bottom land, and wetlands should be considered for inclusion into the park system. Location size and sites all depend on the availability and opportunity. These areas could be linked by park trails and greenways as well as provide for opportunities to preserve and protect special nature areas for liruited public interface and eco-tourism. Area Parks Although generally provided by cities as community level parks, the smaller area level parks are included here because there may be a need for one in areas that are unserved or underserved, or because they are outside of city parks departments' jurisdiction. There may be an opportunity for joint development or they may be a part of the regional level park. Community Park and Center This type of park is to meet the need of several neighborhoods. Facilities should be programmed to include space for group activities for both active and passive recreational activities Access to the park should be by arterial and collector streets as well as the trail system. Community centers could include indoor facilities for meetings and recreation. The size should be determined by the need and availability of the land. From 10 to 50 acres is optimal, but less acreage may be considered when there is a need and the property is available. This type of parks should be with in 15-30 minutes travel time. Practice Fields The County has been requested to provide land for the use of sports associations for practice fields to supplement those provided by cities and associations not within city jurisdictions. There may be opportunities for joint development of fields. Standards would be developed based on local need with a minimum land standard of 10 acres. These facilities could be located within the larger regional parks or as "stand alone". In cases where they are "stand alone", the development and maintenance of the fields and facilities would be coordinated through public/private lease agreements to reduce expenditures of the County. Travel time should be 10-30 minutes. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 4-3 Playgrounds and Picnic Parks These parks are generally provided in cities and homeowner associations' parks. Some of the facilities associated with these types of parks such as playground and equipment can be included in the larger community and regional parks. Greenways, Trails and Bikeways Greenways The development of greenways to link park and park components to form an overall system will provide for uninterrupted and safe pedestrian movement between parks and throughout the community. They provide outdoor recreational opportunities and experiences that reflect the requests of the citizens of the County. Park Trails These trails are located in greenways, natural areas and parks. They could also be located in drainageways, on levees, abandoned railroads, utility easements and scenic routes. Their purpose is to accommodate walkers, joggers and bicyclists and to protect them from traffic. They allow movement within and between parks, activity centers and natural resource areas with a minimum of interruptions while emphasizing a strong connection with the natural environment. They should be a part of an overall park system. Design should be in compliance with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), American Association of State Highway and Traffic Officials (AASHTO), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These trails may also be used for bicycle commuting. Connector Trails These trails are developed to provide connections between parks, cities and major activity centers. They can be within or adjacent to the street right-of-way. They can provide separate paths for pedestrians, bicyclists and skaters. Connector trails can be used for bicycle commuting purposes. Like the Park trails, they must be designed to meet the necessary design standards. Bikeways Bikeways are paved segments of roadways that can be used to separate bicyclist safely from traffic. There are generally two types of bikeways: bike routes that are paved segments separate from the traffic and bike lanes that are a part of the roadways designated for the use of bikes. These can be used for commuting as well as links to recreational activities and facilities. Recommended Standards On the following pages, basic standards are given for facilities that would be developed under County supervision. These are based on national standards provided in the publications of the National Park and Recreation Association with modifications and adjustments to meet Fort Bend County expectations. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 4-4 tD '"Gl c: ~ 3 ~. 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The individual cities and associations were most helpful in providing the necessary data. There is one state park, Brazos Bend Park, located in the County. The following is a brief synopsis of the County facilities as well as other facilities with details shown in the spread sheet that follows. Fort Bend County Kitty Hollow Park is a 190.0 acre park within a 455 acre tract on the east side of the County adjacent to SH 6. Development of the improvements was implemented through a matching grant from the Texas Recreation & Parks Account Program. The facilities include shelters, picnic tables, two lakes, benches, a ball field with backstop, two trails, outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, restrooms and a maintenance barn. The park has been a popular place during the week and particularly on weekends and holidays. Adjacent property is undeveloped, some of which is wetlands and should be considered for expansion to a regional level park. Mission West Park is a 10.0 acre park located on Tierra Verde Street off SH 6 in the Mission Bend area It has a playground, five picnic tables and a ballfield. Mustang Community Center is on a three acre tract on FM 521 in Fresno. The facilities include the center building (with meeting space, kitchen and restrooms) picnic tables, two covered pavilions, an unlighted ballfield, benches, a playground and a wooded walking trail. It is possible that adjacent land may be available for purchase for expansion. Jake Dove Community Center on Coen Road in Arcola is primarily a community center/gym on three acres. Youth programs are run by the County from this facility. There is a facility with a stage, kitchen, showers, restrooms and office There are volleyball and basketball courts and a playground The County also leases the following properties and provides and maintains the facilities: Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 5-1 Barbara Jordan Park is a six acre site in Needville. It has a baseball field, playground, basketball court, two covered pavilions, a volleyball area, picnic tables and community center At Barker Reservoir approximately 1961 acres are leased from the US Army Corps of Engineers. A 200 acre portion is subleased to the YMCA for their programs. There is room for additional development of regional activities and ball fields. South Post Oak Youth Sports Association is a 22 acre facility with four lighted ballfields, backstops, bleachers, a concession stand and restrooms. It is maintained by the County but operated by the South Post Oak Youth Sports Association. The association also leases indoor facilities for basketball from the school district. Undeveloped parkland includes 6.2 acres at Coon Creek and five acres on Blaudt Road in Richmond. Another County owned property that could be considered for certain types of recreational activities is the closed landfill. Additionally, the Fairgrounds could be complemented by adjacent or nearby recreational activities. Other Providers Other parkland and recreational programs in Fort Bend County are described below and the facilities are enumerated in the chart of facilities. State of Texas Brazos Bend Park is a 4897 acre park owned and operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as a self sufficient entrepreneurial unit. The park provides nature trails, camping, pavilions and picnic areas as well as being the site of the George Observatory. The park is located between Highway 762 and the Brazos River near Thompsons. City of Sugar Land Within the City of Sugar Land are 15 park and recreational facilities including a hike and bike trail, two large community level parks with a third under construction, five neighborhood parks, two greenbelt parks and three athletic field complexes. New acquisitions include land for athletic fields and the development of a trail and water feature along Oyster Creek. The City also has two community centers that host a large recreation program as well as being available for private functions. The Parks Master Plan was recently updated to reflect the annexations, population growth and new priorities. City of Missouri City Missouri City has over 250 acres of park lands within its jurisdiction with 16 parks ranging in size from one acre to the 100 acre Community Park. These parks include picnic tables and facilities, ball fields, jogging trails play grounds. A wide variety of Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 5-2 recreational programs are provided by the department. The park acreage has steadily increased with active efforts directed toward meeting the community needs. A survey to assess needs was conducted in 1995 as a precursor for the successful capital improvements program bond election. City of Rosenberg A regional level park within stormwater detention facilities is the newest park in this city's 225 acre system. It will offer a variety of passive uses including fishing in a seven acre lake, jogging trails and a nature walk with rest areas, restroom facilities and parking. Seven other parks include baseball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds restrooms, picnic tables. They range in size from 0.29 to 15.5 acres. Over the past few years, the city has actively worked to increase the parkland to population ratio. City of Houston The new 753 acre Cullinan Park is a passive recreation area west of SH 6. Its focus is nature observation with facilities that include two lakes, access to Oyster Creek, an observation tower, pier and trails with a series of viewing areas. City of Richmond The City has 218 acres of mostly wooded park land that also includes seven ball fields, 11 soccer fields and walking trails. There is also a pedestrian trail adjacent to the Brazos River. City of Stafford This city provides over 18 acres of parkland with picnic tables, shelters and ballfields. Recreational programs are coordinated with the City's School district. City of Meadows Park facilities include over eight acres with picnic facilities, park benches, baseball and soccer fields, swimming pool, community center and a walking\bike trail. The Cities of Kendelton, Fulshear and Katy each have several small parks. There is a new park in the City of Beasley. Thompsons also has a 10 acre park. 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Survey One way to assess the needs and desires in the COllllty was to send a survey to the residents. The survey was limited to one page to encourage response. The draft survey was sent to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for review and recommendations. The recommendations were incorporated into the survey. One of the recommendations was that it could be a random survey. Based on the number of household in the COllllty (excluding the cities of Sugar Land and Missouri City who have done their own surveys and have reciprocated with information), 14, 000 surveys were mailed utilizing a local bulk mail service that had the address and mailing permit capabilities. The survey was printed by the local Fort Bend office of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Return postage was prepaid by postal permit. The survey was mailed on April 23 with a return requested by May 3. By May 17 over 900 surveys had been returned. Fifty-seven more surveys trickled in for a total of 957 returned surveys. This is approximately seven percent return of the surveys. It should be noted that some of the surveys were not delivered until after May 3, due to local post office delivery problems. A copy of the survey is in the Appendix. A spreadsheet showing the tabulation of the results is presented at the end of this Section. The results of the surveys are detailed below: Question 1: From the list provided, please rank what you feel are the top ten (10) public recreation needs in the county, with No.1 being your highest priority. Correctly filled out responses totaled 827. There were 86 surveys with check marks instead of numbers and 19 with all numbers. Thirty (30) surveys returned without any preference stated. The results of the tabulation are shown in the table on the next page. The raw count on the chart is the number of times each facility was chosen. Then a weight was assigned as follows: 10 points for a I, nine points for a 2, eight points for a 3 and so forth. Scores were added to produce a final prioritized list of needed facilities. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 6-1 The top ten choices were: trails (walk, bike, jog), freshwater fishing lakes and ponds, playground areas, restrooms, picnic tables covered picnic pavilions, camp sites, nature study areas, water fountains, and birdwatching and wildlife observation areas. The second ten choices included canoeing, baseball fields, park benches, soccer and football fields, community centers, boat ramps and waterway access, fitness centers, outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, and softball fields. Question 2. What, if any programs do you feel the County should provide through the Parks and Recreation Department? There were 323 responses to this question and 20 made comments rather than stating programs. The most requested programs were summer programs for youth and seniors, wildlife, nature and environmental programs and sports programs for baseball, softball, football, basketball, and soccer. Question 3. The current County budget for parks does not include the development of new facilities or the acquisition of new park sites. Would you support an increase in the county budget for parks and recreation facilities?.Yes, _no. Those responding to this question indicated that 678 would support an increase in the parks budget while 194 said they would not. The second part of Question 3 asked the preference for fmancing parks If yes, please check your preferences for financing parks in Fort Bend County. ___ v,oter approved bonds, __ increase in annual budget, user fees ___ other, please specify. In response to this question 215 selected voter approved bonds, 92, supported and increase in the annual budget and 314 indicated used fees. There was a lot of support for a combination two or more of the above mentioned choices. There was caution expressed about not having excessive user fees. There were several suggestions to divert funds from other parts of the budget. A comment that occurred often was not to raise taxes. Others expressed concern about places for youth to go. There were many supportive comments and appreciation expressed for the opportunity to be involved. Only 13 very negative comments were received. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 6-2 Public Meetings From those who attended and provided input at the six public input meetings the most interest was expressed in places to walk and soccer fields. At the meeting at the Mustang Community Center in Fresno the concerns were about the use of the community centers and the newly initiated cost of renting the facility, use of the facilities by the school district for reading programs and youth sports activities and opportunities. At this meeting we had eight (8) in attendance. At the meeting in Rosenberg, the concerns centered on the costs to provide parks and the county taxes. While in overall support of parks and recreation, several of the 12 attendees voiced strong concern that taxes not be raised and that parks should perhaps belong to the cities. There were 15 in attendance at the meeting in Missouri City. Generally there were no negative comments, but support for the County for parks and cooperation with the cities. An interest was expressed for indoor basketball in conjunction with the South Post Oak facilities. The mayor and a councilmember attended the meeting in Fulshear. They have two parks that need improvements and would like the County's help in meeting the area needs. Currently baseball participants have to go to Wallis to play. Thirty-six (36) people attended the meeting at the Club in New Territory. The group included people who supported soccer fields and a complex like Bear Creek Park and others that want preservation of the natural environment and access to the Brazos River as well as trails. Over 21 people attended the meeting at the Meadows. fields and preservation and access to the river. Their high priorities were soccer Public and Association Requests Highly important to the identification of recreational needs in the County are the contacts with the officials by sports associations and individuals. Even prior to the creation of the Parks And Recreation Department, the youth and adult ball leagues and associations have requested assistance from the County to provide much needed fields. The current population and the projected continued growth in the area indicate that there is currently a shortage of fields by both national standards and local usage demands. For example: if the national standard of one ballfield for each 5,000 population is used for baseball fields, there would need to be 60 fields right now. There are currently a total of 43 public and private fields. This, however, does not take into consideration the rapid growth in the County and the increasing need for places to practice and play. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 6-3 H0rJre5entat~ve:f of !"lH1BY ;)f H~f;~{::;~)~>:,~::tio.t:.;~ h;v~r~:rn~:t 'with the Cou..'1tyand tl;.~ Plan consultants to funh<~r .;(k'H~HY:.hli:,:k.Sf;~::tiQ;,;.and nl3.tntenance re~pot!sibiHtics fbl' cfe2ttn.g~ developing ~;:.d t,~k:ng CMC of ne',>, .tieL!'" Other "peciaiized spf>rts act.ivities have contacted th;;~C~')·:T!'Jtyt~-}'pr~~jvic.espac~ fnr them. to;} f;.(Hlstrw..:.t and rnHintain facilities fer S03pbox Derhy. model ai1pl;;;n~s and t;'>ats as v;":.l .w arhlretum. 3JJ.dnature j'acilitks. rile cities of Sugar Lmd cmd 'Mj;;s<;uri City h"th h~.w completed Meds aSileSilrnellt :~un.'ey:~, In both d::-if::=; :.h;;,:pJ;t~t~":r0·(}:-;<":$ '~N-:::re·""-::1"y &llTlilafto the :;utycy H':3UJt~ "ffJr the (;otmtv. with tl"&jj:..; .. nat:"::re (~h:~e.~-v~1tinn~ fishi':"1U highlv rat.;::d choief;s fnlknved hv snorts t1dds. S ugarbnd had r,pprOK1m,I\e!y ten pement of the 2.000 ;;u.."Veysretu..-ned while ·~J.is:'}ouriCity' retutn I'att', ;jn a city ~..vid(: snrVf;"y\va:; :::hghtly less than six percent. In the Tr.·~ ~ .:.-' ,.. ,j' ..... :;ylV•. .. '~ '?,. ;;-; J _.... 4{~(JSUJ.vcys ....-.-". wet ~. ';;" ,>.' an d 1',)""/ "'''~) •• J ••..~~t~· ... 1 p_ I3...-"'l.."1 ~d" ....... ,')}nrrllJrHf~J .J. ~ ..•. C-·~;$nc.L, ... 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A full fledged update of the Plan should follow the population updates to assure that the priorities and needs reflect the needs and desires of the citizens. Each year the staff will present a list of projects and recommendations to the Commissioners Court for funding in the Department's budget and for grant applications based on the priorities established herein. The Board, if established, may also recommend to the Commissioners Court those projects that should be considered for the next fiscal year. As city residents are also County taxpayers and residents, it is highly important to encourage the joint cooperation between the County and the cities in the provision of parks and recreational facilities. After much consideration, it was determined that the role of the County should be to provide the regional facilities, particularly large natural and open space areas which would include both passive and active recreational uses, while still striving to provide park facilities to areas of the county which are not served by a city or a master planned community. It is fully realized that the development of parks and facilities will be lengthy and costly. The priorities are identified below in descending order of anticipated accomplishment for the next 20 years. The projects are grouped into four timeframes that indicate when they should be expected to be initiated. It should be noted that any of the priorities may be initiated earlier ifland and funding become available. Prioritization of Projects Based on the goals, needs and desires that have evolved through the research, standards development and public input in the Plan, the priorities in ranked order are as follows: 1997 through 2001 I. Acquire property for a 200+ acre regional park (Regional Park #2) that would provide opportunities for trails, freshwater fishing, nature observation, picnicking, canoeing, playgrounds and community gatherings. This project should be completed in two phases. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 7-1 2. Develop Phase I of Regional Park #2 which includes trails, freshwater fishing, nature observation, picnicking, playground and boat ramp (iffeasible). 3. Acquire property or access easements for walking, jogging, bike trails that link parks, waterways, homes and activity centers. 4. Develop a minimum of five (5) miles of trails as Phase I of Hiking, jogging, biking trail system. S. Begin coordinated effort to obtain access and conservation easements along waterways. 6. Acquire acreage for a Sports Complex that would include ballfields, community center, parking facilities and passive activities. 7. Develop Phase I of the Sports Complex that would be ball fields and passive recreational activities walking and nature trails and playground facilities. 8. Acquire land in underserved areas for 5 to 20 acre Area parks. 9. Develop indoor recreation facilities for basketball and indoor activities. 2002 through 2006 I. Develop the closed landfill. Provide specific areas for alternative recreational activities associations such as, but not limited to, Soap Box Derby, Model Airplane and Boat and skating groups. 2. Acquire and provide land for practice ballfields to be developed and maintained by sports or similar associations. 3. Develop Area parks in the underserved areas of 5th Street and Four Comers. 4. Develop Phase II of the Sports Complex which could include ballfields, a community center and other outdoor sports facilities for handball, tennis, track and field. 5. Develop 10 miles of trails for walking, jogging and biking. 6. Develop Phase II of Regional Park #2 to include overnight camping and clubhouse for group retreats. 7. Acquire 200+ acres of property for Regional Park #3 for nature study, picnicking, community center, fitness trail and playgrounds. 2007 through 2011 I. Acquire two properties of at least 50 acres for future satellite sports complexes for practice and games. Development of the improvements would be by sports associations. 2. Develop 10 miles of trails for walking, jogging and biking. 3. Develop Phase Iof Regional Park #3 which includes a nature center trails, freshwater fishing(if feasible), picnicking, and playground. 4. Acquire additional land adjacent to or near Area parks when available. 2012through 2017 I. Develop 10 miles of trails for walking, jogging and biking. 2. Acquire land and develop Regional Park #4 which may include an amphitheater, playground, community center trails and picnic areas. 3. Develop Phase II of Regional Park #3. Facilities to be determined later. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 7-2 Means Of Implementation In order to implement the priorities recommended in this Plan, a proactive approach to the continuous investigation and pursuit of the funding opportunities of these projects must be undertaken. Currently the County does not have the ability to require park dedication with residential development or special sales tax funded corporations. The following is an initial list of ways that the priorities may be accomplished: Direct funding by the County in the Parks and Recreation Department budget-As the County continues to grow there has been increase in the property tax revenues. This is a direct result of development and it is the residential development that fuels the need for park and recreational facilities. The current budget includes staff and maintenance. Future budgets could include yearly expenditures for land acquisition and improvements. Long term leases-There are basically two kinds of leases, one that the County leases property from and land owner and the other in which the County leases or subleases to a group or association. In the first, there are opportunities to use tracts of land for open space and parks and not expend funds to purchase them as in the lease of property from the Corps of Engineers. Development, maintenance and utilization of facilities, particularly ballfields, can be accomplished by leasing properties to sports associations. This is a form of public/private partnerships that should be encouraged. Cooperative ventures with the cities-As residents of the cities are county taxpayers as well, joint efforts could enable shared development of larger regional parks in which all would benefit. Cooperative efforts-with Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) and Homeowners' Associations (HOAs}-Both MUDs and HOAs have the ability to develop and maintain parks. Shared responsibilities could reduce costs while providing much requested area parks and ballfields. Cooperative projects with environmental and preservation groups-There are several preservation groups, the Brazos River Preservation Society, in particular, that should be worked with to provide and direct projects related to the rivers and creeks. Donation-Solicitation of donations or gifts of land and equipment to provide trails and open space should be actively pursued. Grants-Apply • for grants and matching funds from, but not limited to, the following: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Recreation and Parks Account Program, a program for matching grants to be used to assist communities in the acquisition and development of parks and open space. Grant types include indoor, outdoor and boat ramps. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 7-3 • Community Development Block Grants may be used to improve community facilities, particularly in underserved areas. • Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) grants for trails and bikeways that provide access to parks, shopping and work. • George Foundation (for non profit organizations) is a major contributor to the quality oflife in Fort Bend County. • Other private foundations, both local and national Nalco/Exxon, Imperial Sugar as well as others III scope, may include User fees require the eventual user of the facilities to pay to use them. The fees can be used to defray the debt service, maintenance and operation of the park system. Voter Authorized General Obligation Bonds can be issued by the county following an election in which the voters authorize the issuance for specific stated purposes. This type of bond was well received in the survey. A Certification of Obligations is another method very similar to the bonds, but does not require voter approval, Long term leases with the V's and other such recognized organizations for use and development of programs is a way that both the county and quasi-public organizations can make the programs made available. Adopt-a-Park is a program that could be initiated to allow private groups to develop and maintain a special park or entrance to a park. Purchase Of Access Easements Rights For Trails is a way to acquire space for trails over private property adjacent to rivers and creeks, Each of these ways needs to be fully investigated and active pursuit of each should be undertaken. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 7-4 ........................ :.: .:. ... -·····-··-:·::::::::::::::::«}H}frr~tt .... ..--:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:::;:.; SECTION 8 IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS A plan for the development of a park system would be incomplete without standards for the improvements to be implemented. Equally important is the recommended staffing that would be necessary to implement the priorities and activities set forth in the Plan. The following are recommendations for these areas. Park Improvement Standards Development of parks and recreational facilities can not be properly programmed without considering criteria for the design and maintenance. Improvements made to park land should be standardized in order to facilitate maintenance and repairs, maximize durability and longevity, and establish a minimum quality level. Through careful design and selection of materials, attractive park facilities can be developed that require minimum staff attention. All park improvements shall be in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), local building codes and all applicable restrictions and requirements. The following standards are presented as guidelines for park improvements: Roads and Parking Lots: All roads and parking lots shall be concrete or asphalt, with concrete preferred. Parking lots shall be striped. Gates and Fences: Parks may be fenced and/or gated to control access. gates may be specifically designed for each park. Fences and Park Buildings (picnic Pavilions, Restrooms, Offices, Maintenance Buildings, etc.): Buildings shall be constructed of metal, wood, brick or concrete block with metal or other appropriate roofs. Exterior painted fmishes shall be avoided. Structures should be designed to discourage pigeons from roosting, i.e., no exposed rafters. Playground Equipment: equipment shall meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Guidelines and American Society for Testing Materials Standards (ASTM). Play equipment shall be galvanized or galvanized and powder-coated metal, plastics and plastic coated expanded metal or punched steel. No wood play equipment shall be used unless it meets the requirements and would serve as an enhancement to the site. Playground Fall Surfaces: All play equipment shall have a resilient fall surface in accordance with CPSC Guidelines and ASTM Standards. Acceptable materials are poured rubber, rubber tiles, sand, gravel and wood chips. No bark shall be used. In play zones where the entire fall surface is not accessible in accordance with ADA requirements, the play structure shall be made accessible in part through use of rubber fall surfacing within the loose fall surface material. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 8-1 Picnic Tables: All picnic tables and connected benches shall be plastisol coated expanded metal, wood, aluminum or concrete. All picnic tables shall be located on concrete pads or within pavilions. Handicap accessible picnic tables shall be provided at all facilities. Benches: All benches shall be plastisol coated expanded metal, concrete or galvanized metal legs with treated wood slats. All wood benches shall be the same in order to facilitate replacement of damaged slats. Trash Receptacles: All trash receptacles shall be painted or powder-coated metal drums mounted on two treated wood posts or concrete containers. A concrete pad beneath the receptacle will facilitate mowing and edging. Grills: All grills shall be galvanized metal, permanently mounted with concrete footings. Grills shall not be placed in close proximity to play equipment. Bleachers: All bleachers shall be aluminum. Sports Facilities: All sports facilities shall meet standards for intended league play. All goals shall be adequately anchored in place to prevent falling when climbed on or pushed. Sidewalks: All sidewalks shall be concrete or asphalt, with concrete preferred. Walking/Jogging Trails: All walking or jogging trails shall be fly ash or decomposed granite. Accessible trails shall be a minimum of 8 feet wide, optimum of 10 feet wide, with a maximum slope of 5%. Equestrian Trails: All equestrian trails shall be surfaced with mulch. Christmas tree program can provide mulch. Mountain Biking Trails: A recycled Undeveloped trail surface of natural materials. Maintenance Standards In order for the parks to be perceived as an asset to Fort Bend County, they must be well maintained at all times. At public meetings, citizens pointed out that Fort Bend County is noted for the high level of quality throughout its residential developments. The County Parks System should maintain that level of quality. It is essential that maintenance budgets be adopted as new park facilities are developed. If sufficient funds are not available, park land should be held in reserve in its natural state until money can be dedicated for both construction and maintenance of facilities. Park Maintenance Standards, a publication of the National Park and Recreation Association, contains a Maintenance Standard Classification System which outlines six general levels of maintenance: Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 8-2 - ------,- Mode I--State of the Art Maintenance: State of the art maintenance applied to a high quality diverse landscape. Usually associated with high traffic urban areas such as public squares, malls, governmental grounds or high visitation parks. Mode II-High Level Maintenance: Maintenance developed park areas with reasonably high visitation. associated with well Mode III Moderate Level Maintenance: Maintenance associated with moderate to low levels of development, moderate to low levels of visitation or with agencies that because of budget restrictions can't afford a higher intensity of maintenance. Mode IV-Moderately Low Level Maintenance: Maintenance usually associated with low level of development, low visitation, undeveloped areas or remote parks. Mode V-High Visitation Natural Areas: Maintenance usually associated with large urban or regional parks. Size and user frequency may dictate resident maintenance staff. Road, pathway or trail systems relatively well developed. Other facilities at strategic locations such as entries, trail heads, building complexes and parking lots. Mode VI-Minimum Level Maintenance: Maintenance associated with low visitation natural area or large urban parks that are undeveloped. The standards for these categories generally outline maintenance tasks and frequencies. Because Fort Bend County intends to focus on regional parks, Mode I will not be applicable in most cases. Other parks may have different levels of maintenance within them, i.e. sports fields might be Mode II while natural areas might be Mode V. As individual parks within the system are programmed and developed, the Classification Plan should be utilized to budget maintenance costs for each park. Estimated man hours per task and labor rates are included in Park Maintenance Standards. Another resource document is the Public Works Handbook. See excerpts in the Appendix Maintenance Tasks The following tasks have been identified through review of Park Maintenance Standards and interviews with representatives from the Brazoria County Park Department, Harris County Parks Department and Harris County Precincts One and Three Parks Departments. They represent cornmon maintenance tasks that must be accomplished routinely. Mowing: In Texas, most turf areas must be mowed year-round, although the frequency and demand increases seasonally. Mowing is typically done in cycles: the mowers begin in one area and mow continually, cycling back to the same area at a regular interval. The Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 8-3 Harris County cycle averages 10 days during the growing season. The Brazoria County cycle averages 3 weeks during the growing season. Park Maintenance Standards suggests different mowing intervals for different levels of maintenance. WeedinglEdging: This task typically follows the same cycle as mowmg and is accomplished by the same crew. Fertilizing: Fertilizing is typically done only at community centers or special memorial areas. In Harris County, leagues leasing sports facilities are responsible for fertilizing the fields they lease. Watering: Typically only special memorial areas are irrigated in county parks. They are watered as required by the nature of the plantings. Hose bibs are located at sports fields. Leagues leasing the fields are responsible for watering and turf care. Trash Collection: Trash collection from barrels and litter pick-up of heavily used areas is done daily. Brazoria County currently picks up litter on beaches once weekly. Counties typically use their own garbage trucks and make a daily trip to a dump. Restrooms: Permanent restrooms are cleaned daily, and hand towels and toilet paper are replenished. Port-a-cans rented for overflow crowds at special events or to replace restrooms closed for flooding, etc. are generally serviced by the leasing company twice weekly or more often, if necessary. Picnic Pavilions: Park staff must schedule reservations for the facilities and make sure they are clean before guests arrive. In addition, pavilions must be cleaned daily and inspected for damage, vandalism, burned out lights, etc. Picnic Grills: Grills must be cleaned and replaced as necessary, particularly following weekends and holidays. Lights: Police, deputy constables or park rangers patrolling the parks after dark should note any broken or burned out lights. The parks department should replace light bulbs or have county staff electricians do so with bucket trucks. Jogging Trails: Asphalt trails must be re-topped every 4 or 5 years. Fly ash or decomposed granite trails must be re-topped every 2-4 years depending on usage. Equestrian Trails: Harris County uses mulch obtained through its Christmas Tree recycling program to re-top the trails once a year. Tree Work: Trees in developed areas must be pruned to maintain their health, to improve their appearance and to allow views into parks from surrounding streets for security. Particularly dense trees located near security lights should be Class I pruned to allow light to penetrate the canopies. Dead, damaged or diseased trees in developed areas Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 8-4 and along trails in natural areas may need to be removed. Dead trees pose a hazard to visitors in that they may fall in high winds. Harris County Precinct 3 contracts with tree specialists for pruning and removal. They do their own cutting and chipping, using the resulting mulch in the parks. In addition, trained park personnel transplant trees within Bear Creek Park with two tree spades. General Repairs: Painting and minor carpentry, etc. can be performed by park personnel on an as needed basis. Plumbing and electrical work can be done by qualified park personnel or by other County employees. County divisions typically bill each other for such tasks. Graffiti resistant surface treatments should be considered for building surfaces and facilities. Wildlife Management: Animals in natural areas can be fed to maintain their populations. Harris County Precinct 3 currently spends $1500 per month on animal feed and hay. Animals are fed daily. Insect Control: Park personnel should be alert for fire ants and other hazardous insects as they perform their routine duties. Trained park personnel should eliminate hazardous insects as soon as they are discovered. Sports Facilities: Most county sports facilities are developed for and leased to organized leagues. The Harris County Attorney has developed a Concessionaire Agreement for that purpose. It states that leagues are responsible for fertilizing, watering, mowing and litter pick-up. Harris County Precinct 3 pays water and electricity bills and empties trash receptacles daily. The park superintendent inspects all sports facilities every 30 days. It is particularly important to inspect the bleachers to make sure that they are structurally sound. Tennis Courts: Tennis courts must be cleaned daily with a leaf blower as needed. Offices and Community Centers: All buildings must be cleaned daily and inspected for any damage. Community centers shall require personnel to make reservations and be present during open hours. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 8-5 Personnel Although the titles vary from county to county, the positions required to run a county park system efficiently are fairly well defined. Job descriptions for park maintenance personnel hired by Harris County Precinct One can be found in the Appendix. The positions described below indicate personnel that would be desirable for Fort Bend County. Park Director: The Park Director manages the entire park system, hires staff seeks new park land and reports to the County Commissioners. Administrative Assistant/Grant Writer: The administrative assistant seeks out grant opportunities, writes and submits grants for park development and assists the Park Director in managing contracts and consultants and developing park maintenance budgets. Personnel Coordinator: Bookkeeping and computer support for correspondence, payroll, take reservations for community centers and other such fmancially orientated duties. Secretarial: Responsibilities for non-fee facilities. include correspondence, reception, filing, and reservations Park RangerlPark Police: The park rangers patrol the parks and alert county law enforcement officials if dangerous activities are observed. Park Manager or Superintendent: Supervisor who directs operation of a county park, including managing maintenance staff, leasing and inspecting sports facilities, taking reservations for picnic pavilions, etc. Park Operator/Caretaker: Semi-skilled field worker who supervises and performs maintenance and upkeep tasks in parks. Maintenance equipment. Operations Supervisor: Supervisor: Responsible for the repair and maintenance of facilities and Inspects equipment, collects water samples. Horticulturist: Manage greenhouses and assistant Horticulturists and supervises and assists in field activities such as soil analysis, ornamental landscaping, fertilizing, pruning, transplanting trees and shrubs, application of insecticides, repairs of irrigation systems. Assistant Horticulturist: Semi-skilled worker who performs tasks generally related to ornarnentallandscaping in parks. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 8-6 Community Center Superintendent: In charge of scheduling programs run by Community Center, managing Community Center personnel, ordering supplies, in charge of scheduling transportation for senior citizens, youth, etc. participating in programs, may drive bus or van. Community Center Instructors: Arts and crafts, exercise instructors, youth directors, coaches, etc. who teach classes offered by the Community Center by contract, Campground Manager: In charge of taking reservations, ordering supplies, supervising full time staff at campground. Some counties, such as Brazoria, do some of their own new construction. If Fort Bend County decides to do so, The maintenance supervisor could hire all the necessary tradesmen and laborers and supervise their work. Harris County organizes maintenance personnel into camps assigned to each park. Personnel do different tasks for which they are qualified within that park. The mechanic roves among parks. Sixteen maintenance field people are assigned full time to Bear Creek Park which has 2250 acres, with approximately 650 developed acres. Brazoria County organizes its field maintenance people into 5 groups, each with a foreman. These groups are New Construction, Maintenance, Beach, Grounds and Park Rangers. The workers float among the groups. They currently maintain a park system of 265 acres, 18 miles of beaches and 23 boat ramps with a field staff of 23 people, with additional workers added during peak mowing season. They would like to have 3 more people. Brazoria County has 5 day use parks and 2 recreational vehicle campgrounds. The campgrounds require 3 full time people each. Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 8-7 Community Center Superintendent: In charge of scheduling programs run by Community Center, managing Community Center personnel, ordering supplies, in charge of scheduling transportation for senior citizens, youth, etc. participating in programs, may drive bus or van. Community Center Instructors: Arts and crafts, exercise instructors, youth directors, coaches, etc. who teach classes offered by the Community Center by contract, Campground Manager: In charge of taking reservations, ordering supplies, supervising full time staff at campground. Some counties, such as Brazoria, do some of their own new construction. If Fort Bend County decides to do so, The maintenance supervisor could hire all the necessary tradesmen and laborers and supervise their work. Harris County organizes maintenance personnel into camps assigned to each park. Personnel do different tasks for which they are qualified within that park. The mechanic roves among parks. Sixteen maintenance field people are assigned full time to Bear Creek Park which has 2250 acres, with approximately 650 developed acres. Brazoria County organizes its field maintenance people into 5 groups, each with a foreman. These groups are New Construction, Maintenance, Beach, Grounds and Park Rangers. The workers float among the groups. They currently maintain a park system of 265 acres, 18 miles of beaches and 23 boat ramps with a field staff of 23 people, with additional workers added during peak mowing season. They would like to have 3 more people. Brazoria County has 5 day use parks and 2 recreational vehicle campgrounds. The campgrounds require 3 full time people each. Maintenance Facility at Kitty Hollow Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 8-7 .1N3~ NOU:>NUSNOO 'DH~ dfiOHD DNll1fiSNO::l ~HHV1d NOlliIUN3::l Deli\rFort Bend County Resident: Fort Bend County.has a new Parks and Recreation Department. A Park Master Plan and Needs Assessment is currently being prepared' to determine the need for active and passive recreational activities for the whole county for the next ten years. We want to know what types of parks and other recreational facilities are important to you as a resident. The following survey cali help us, if you will fill it out and return it by mail, or you can return it to any County office. . Your input is very important. You can playa large part in determining what the park needs are in Fort Bend County. Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions and return the survey by May 3. No stamp is needed. Just fold and tape so ihat our address shows and drop in any mail box. ,Thank you, tl I.} tl DeWayne Davis"P.E. If;j..RW~ I(Y~ Director, Parks and Recreation Department .---~-------------------_._---------------------------------------------------------~------------------------~---~-------------FORT BEND COUNTY PARKS NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY' 1. From the' list provided, please rank what you feel are ihetop ten (10) public recreational facility needs in the county, With No.1 being'your highest priority. . . ___ __ __ __ __ __ __ _-,__ ___ ___ __ __ __ ___ baseball fields· soccer/football fields softball fields indoor basketball facilities outdoor basketball facilities handball/racquetball courts volleyball courts tennis courts boat rarnpslwaterway access. c.anoeing/kayaking/tube or rafting launch freshwater fishing lakes and ponds 2.' What, if any, .programsdo Department? . __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ water skiing camp sites picnic tables covered picnic pavilions playground areli\s, . . equipped park benches water fountains rest rooms golf courses trails (walk, bike, jog) trail crossings at major thoroughfares fitness centers com.munitycenters amphitheater nature study areas __ bird watchlnglwildlife' observation locations ___ horseback riding ring and stables __ radio controlled airplane facilities' ' __ firearms/hunting areas __ archery ranges ~_roller skating areas __ street hockey facilities __ badminton courts __ ' off road recreational vehicle trails __ other: you feel the County should provide through the Parks and Recreation 3. The current County budget for parks does not include the·development of new facilities or the acquisition of new park siles. Would you support an increase in the county budget for parks and recreational facilities? yes no If yes, please check your preference for financing parks in Fort Bend County _,___ voter approved bonds increase in annual budget llserfees ___ ,other,please specify ~------_-'--'---__ -Additional comments: Your Zip Code: - __ ----:...---------------------- '--_ FROM: .FORT BEND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION P.O. BOX S09 FRESNO, TEXAS 77~ . DEPARTMENT BULK RATE . U.S. POSTAGE PAID . INT'L MAILING SYSTEMS. INC 2812 M~K1n... y Houotori. Tx nOO3 -------------------------------------~------~------------------~------------. --------FOLD 1JcA~~~ cA...N~ ~e~ecA7.:t"...N .~Zf~~eY FOLD ~---------~------------------~---~------------------~--~----------~---~~~----------.------. ---------. ---' ~----- I . . NO POSTAGE . NECESSARY IF MAILED .INTHE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 100 FRESNOTX POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE . FORT BEND COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT PO BOX 509 . 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III STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § RESOLUTION TO ADOPT PARKS MASTER PLAN AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas recognizes that a parks master plan and needs assessment is important to provide the County with detailed information on the needs and desires of the residents and the background information on the current and projected population, existing facilities and standards; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court commissioned the preparation of the attached parks master plan and needs assessment to establish the guidelines through the goals, objectives and priorities for the development of parks and recreation facilities in the County; and WHEREAS, a plan advisory committee comprised of citizens participated in the development and review of the plan and have forwarded their recommendation for adoption; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on Tuesday, January 7, 1997. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas: that it adopts the attached Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1997-2017 for the County of Fort Bend. Attachments: Fort Bend County Park Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1997-2017 § STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND§ RESOLUTION TO ADOPT PARKS MASTER PLAN AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT WHEREAS, the Conullissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas recognizes that . a parks master plan and needs assessment is important to provide the County with detailed infon11ation on the needs and desires of the residents and the background information on the current and projected population, existing facilities and standards; and WHEREAS, the Conunissioners Court conullissioned the preparation of the attached parks master plan and needs assessment to establish the guidelines through the goals, objectives and priorities for the development of parks and recreation facilities in the County; and WHEREAS, a plan advisory COllli11itteecomprised of citizens participated in the development and review of the plan and have forwarded their reconullendation for adoption; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on Tuesday, January 7, 1997. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the ConU11issionersCourt of Fort Bend County, Texas: that it adopts the attached Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1997-2017 for the County of Fort Bend. SIGNED and ENTERED this /'ItA day of .];,tJU 4ILy dlJD Ro4,i , 1997. ~!¥J!)~ __ County Judge Fort Bend County AttaclU11ents:Fort Bend County Park ?vlasterPlan and Needs A.ssessment 1997-2017 DOVE OUTREACH MATCHING GRANT REQUEST BACKGROUND Jake Dove Community Center, an operation of Fort Bend County's Parks and Recreation Department, provides activities for area youth. Located at 400 Coen Road in Arcola, the center was opened in 1992. Its primary goal is to provide area youth with access to opportunities for self-improvement by increasing their exposure to positive role models and wholesome, structured activities. Currently, Jake Dove Community Center offers programming for an average of 40-45 youth daily to facilitate academic, social and athletic performance. During the summer, youth participation increases to 70 to 75 youth daily. The success of the program has increased interest, creating the need for an additional summer counselor and expanded programs. In response to some of the needs, Fort Bend County has formed a partnership with the Fort Bend Young Men's Christian Association. The YMCA supplies staff and facilitates involvement in structured sports activities. These activities have been made possible through matching grants from the George Foundation. With this grant, the senior program director for the YMCA, has coordinated an assortment of other programs at the facility, such as Saturday morning tutorials and community service projects. In addition, George Foundation grants have afforded many area families opportunities to become involved in activities through the Dove Outreach Program DOVE OUTREACH MATCHING GRANT REQUEST IDENTIFICATION OF NEED AND DOCUMENTATION The population served by the Dove Outreach Program is located in the eastern portion of Fort Bend County. Some 1,000 households and 3,773 residents have been identified within the direct service area. More than 65 percent of the identified households have preschool and/or elementary school-age children. The ethnic breakdown includes: o White/other - 51.5 percent o Black 24.8 percent o Hispanic 24 percent Crime, particularly juvenile crime and domestic violence, is commonplace in the community. Of particular concern is the high incidence of family violence, truancy and drug and alcohol availability and abuse. Since the implementation of the Dove Outreach Program, crime has been reduced in the immediate vicinity and moderately in the surrounding community. Law enforcement agencies have verified that crime has decreased as much as 50 to 60 percent. Drops in the overt dealing of drugs on Coen Road and incidents of juvenile mischief comprise the most notable changes. These successes have been attributed to: community awareness, emphasis on family activities and wholesome, structured recreation for the youth. The lack of entertainment alternatives in the area makes Jake Dove Community Center the focal point for community activities. DOVE OUTREACH MATCHING GRANT REQUEST GOAL To provide a comprehensive enrichment program for area school-age youth, focusing on basic academic and social skills designed to enhance development of the total individual. OBJECTIVES To expose the youth to music appreciation, drama, poetry, science, reading, arts and crafts, board games and other manipulatives. To promote positive character traits and development through activities which teach appropriate communication skills, etiquette and manners, basic hygiene and proper nutrition. To create team consciousness through youth aerobics, YMCA sports leagues, swimming, table tennis, soccer and other playground activities. • DOVE OUTREACH MATCHING GRANT REQUEST BUDGET ANALYSIS PERSONNEL The full-time Outreach Counselor and two summer counselor positions include salaries and benefits packages of $18,074. YMCA PROGRAMS YMCA programs, offered throughout the year, total $10,036. The total amount requested from the George Foundation for the project is $14,502. Fort Bend County will make up the remainder of the $28,110. COUNTY ATTORNEY FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (713) 341-4555 Fax: (713) 341-4557 BEN W. "Bud" CHILDERS County Attorney January 9, 1997 The Honorable Michael D. Rozell County Judge Fort Bend County Re: Agreement between Fort Bend County and Ann Bagley, AICP Dear Judge Rozell: Enclosed please find three originals of a proposed agreement with Ann Bagley, AICP regarding planning and consultation services for the County's Parks Master Plan. The Agreement has been reviewed by this office and is approved as to form. Please place this matter on the January 14, 1997 agenda for consideration by Commissioners Court. Very truly yours, ~~5t;~ James Stavinoha, Assistant County Attorney /lj :cover.let: 3410 xc: Commissioner R. L. O'Shieles Commissioner Grady Prestage Commissioner Andy Meyers Commissioner Bob Lutts Robert Grayless, Auditor DeWayne Davis, Parks Director 301 Jackson. 309 South Fourth Street· Suite 62\ • Richmond. Texas 77469-3506 THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § ORDER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND ANN C. BAGLEY, AICP On this the ~ day ofCf CX\' I ,Q, ~ , 1997, the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, uponmotionofCommissione~) seconded by Commissioner --i?o DtstD 'Sf . , duly put and carried; IT IS ORDERED that the Fort Bend County Judge is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement with Ann C. Bagley, AlCP for professional assistance in the implementation of the Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment. Said Agreement being incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as though fully set forth herein word for word. THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § AGREEMENT BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND ANN C. BAGLEY, AICP This Agreement is made and entered into by and between Fort Bend County, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "County", and Ann C. Bagley, AICP, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor" WHEREAS, the County has considered the adoption of the Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment; and WHEREAS, Fort Bend County requires Professional Planning assistance in the implementation of the Fort Bend Park Master Plan and Needs Assessment; and, WHEREAS, assistance; and, the Contractor has the knowledge WHEREAS, the Contractor will be responsible services contracted hereunder; and, WHEREAS, services; and, and skills to provide such for the performance of all the County has determined that this Agreement is for professional NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual convenants and obligations to be kept and observed, the County and the Contractor agree as follows: I. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT The County and Contractor agree that all services performed hereunder shall be in accordance with the Scope of Services described in Exhibit A attached to and made a part hereof. I II. PROJECT COSTS For and in consideration of the completion of the services described in Exhibit "A", and limited expressly to those and only those services the County agrees to pay project costs not to exceed the total Stull not to exceed Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000), which shall be in full and total compensation for payment of all expenses allowed under this contract and The County shall not be liable for the payment of expenses or costs which are not allowable under the terms of this Agreement. The County acknowledges that any change in the tasks or scope of services made at the direction of the County shall be deserving of additional compensation. Any changes to the tasks or scope of work shall be negotiated between the parties and agreed to prior to the undertaking of such changes by the Contractor. III. DURATION OF CONTRACT The period of this contract shall be from JANUARY 15. 1997 TO DECEMBER 31, 1997 or until the Contractor expends all funds authorized under this Agreement, whichever is earlier. IV. SOURCE OF FUNDING Fort Bend County Parks Department V. mDEPENDENTCONTRACTOR Any person performing any service for Contractor under this Agreement shall be deemed to be an independent contractor. Such person shall not be an employee of, nor have a contractual relationship with the County 2 VI. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS This Agreement includes the following exhibits and such exhibits are attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes: Exhibit A Scope of Services This Agreement and the attached exhibits represent the entire Agreement between the County and the Contractor and there are no other effective agreements, representations or warranties between the County and the Contractor that are not contained in the contract documents. VII. NOTICE Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, any notice provided for or permitted to be given must be in writing and delivered in person or by depositing same in the United States mail, postpaid and registered or certified, addressed to the party to be notified, with return receipt requested, or by delivering the same to any officer of such party. Notice deposited in the mail as described above shall be conclusively deemed to be effective, unless otherwise stated in this Agreement from and after the expiration of three (3) days after is so deposited. For the purpose of notice, the addresses of the parties shall, until changed as hereinafter provided, be as follows: Fort Bend County Michael D. Rozell, County Judge P.O. Box 368 Richmond, TX 77469 Ann C. Bagley, AICP 2466 Hodges Bend Circle Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Each party shall have the right from time to time at any time to change its respective address and each shall have the right to specify as its new address, provided that at least fifteen (15) days written notice is given of such new address to the other party. 3 VIII. RIGHTS OF TERMINATION The Contractor or the County, by and through its Director of Parks and Recreation Department, may terminate this Agreement without cause at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Upon such notice Contractor shall be entitled to receive compensation for all work completed and a pro-rata amount for actual work in progress at the time of Termination. IN WITNESS WHEREOF this instrument, in duplicate originals, have been executed by the parties hereto as follows: iL'1. ' a. It has on the 11ftJ" day of 'J4N II A 1997 been executed by the County Judge of Fort Bend County, on behalf of the County pursuant to an order of the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County so authorizing. b. It has on the .;l Ol... C. Bagley, AICP. , 1996, been executed by Ann day of :;(~ FORT BEND COUNTY ~RlQ· ~ County Judge ATTEST: ." ;K] .' i' ....• /I ,_~ APPROVED AS TO FORM: ----_~-,.... ~~ ~ __ k.,. - ''BUdu1iiiefS ; feL.. 9 .../ Ben W. Fort Bend County Attorney 4 AUDITOR'S CERTIFICATE I hereby that funds are available in the amount of $40,000 to pay the obligations of Fort Bend County Parks Department under the foregoing contract. ~~ Robert Grayless, County Auditor 5 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES The following services and tasks will be performed within the scope of the agreement: • Assist the Director of Parks and Recreation in the implementation of the Park Master Plan and Needs Assessment goals and priorities. • IdentifY parcels for and owners of prospective park sites and solicit donation of properties when appropriate. • IdentifY and investigate sources of funding including foundations, trusts and government programs. • Coordinate the development of public/public and public/private partnerships for the development of parkland and facilities. • Prepare grant applications for matching funding. • Develop a public awareness program for parks and recreation. • Work with citizens to identifY and assess park needs. • Function as primary staff representative for the advisory board. • Assist in the development of facilities. • Make presentations to Commissioners Court on park planning issues. • And other such tasks and duties as may be appropriate and assigned. 6 individuals, corporations, al/a9/1997 la:51 7134311947 PRECINCT 2 PAGE a2/a2 If AS PER ORIGINAL ,2.( F,.sn.·7131431-0555 Needvillc.7131342-Q5OB Fort Bend County Prccinc!2 P.O. Bo~249 Fresn. Fax.7131431-1947 Needville FIX- 7131342.1845 Fresno, TX 77545 Grady Prestale Commiaeloner January 9, 1997 The Honorable Michael D. Rozell Fort Bend County Judge P. O. Box 368 RiChmond, Tx. 77469 Dear Judge Rozell: Please place the fOllowing items Agenda tor January 14, 1997 _ on Accept checklease. for $1.00 from Fresno for annual the Commissioners' Court Volunteer Fire Department Discuss and consider implementing Parks Master Plan. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully yours, .kf~ Isaiah W. Watkins, Jr. Administrative Superintendent attachments cc: Commissioner R. L. O'Shieles, Precinct Commissioner A. Meyers, Precinct Commissioner B. Lutts, Precinct 43 County Attorney - Bud Childers County Clerk - Dianne Wilson File 1 COUNTY ATTORNEY FORT BEND COUNTY. TEXAS (713) 341-4555 Fax: (713) 341-4557 BEN W. "Bud" CHILDERS County Attorney TO: Norma Landry cc: Commissioners Sheriff Wright FROM: Laura Johnson DATE: 1-8-97 SUBJECT: Agenda Item for 1/14/97 Please place the attached Resolution on the agenda for 1/14/97 301 Jackson· 309 South Fourth Street. Suite 621 • Richmond. Texas 77469~3506 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § RESOLUTION On this the Commissioners' County, 14 day Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, acting as the governing body of Fort Bend Texas upon motion of Commissioner ~ Commissioner , 1997, at a regular meeting of Of~~ \>~, I~ and seconded by duly put and carried; WHEREAS, the State of Texas issues arrest warrants ("blue warrants") for parole violators, and the Elected Sheriff of Fort Bend County and his Deputies are required to arrest, transport, detain, house, feed and care for these State of Texas parole violators; and WHEREAS, the Elected Sheriff of Fort Bend County and his Deputies are required to detain, house, feed and care for these State of Texas parole violators for as long as 90 days; and WHEREAS, the citizens and tax payers of Fort Bend County are thereby forced to fund the arrest, transportation, detention, housing, feeding and care of these State of Texas parole violators; and WHEREAS, this requirement to arrest, detain, house, feed and care for those State of Texas parole violators amounts to an unfunded mandate that creates a severe financial burden on the citizens of Fort Bend County; and WHEREAS, the State of Texas has deemed that Fort Bend County is not eligible for reimbursement for the expenses incurred in the arrest, transportation, detention, housing, feeding and care of these State of Texas parole violators. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commissioners Court of the County of Fort Bend, Texas hereby requests that the Legislature of The State of Texas, meeting in it's 75th session, in Austin, Texas to change the requirements to allow Fort Bend County to be reimbursed at the rate of$35.00 per day for the arrest, transportation, detention, housing, feeding and care of these parole violators on behalf of the State of Texas, or allow these parole violators to be immediately placed in a state facility. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1tft1. /i .]lItJiJAR. day of_~~~~r--" ,V 1997 . FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS By: Date: amlbluewarr.res(229I ) 010897 r:c R. GEORGE MOLINA Sheriff I8 FORT BEND COUNTY MEMORANDUM TO: COUNTY ATTORNEY FROM: H. C. GREGORY SUBJECT: ATTACHED BEN "BUD" CHLDERS I~ LETTER FROM SHERIFF DATE: 12-17-96 WELDON LUCAS ---------------------------------------------------------------PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHED LETTER FROM SHERIFF WELDON LUCAS OF DENTON COUNTY AND THE COMMISSIONERS COURT RESOLUTION HE ATTACHED THERETO. FROM OUR PERSPECTIVE, WE RECOMMEND THAT FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PASS A SIMILAR RESOLUTION. WE HAVE BROUGHT THE CURRENT INEQUITABLE ARRANGEMENT TO THE ATTENTION OF COMMISSIONER COURT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THIS MAY BE AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OTHER COUNTIES IN A CONCERTED EFFORT TO FORCE THE STATE TO PAY FOR THE HOUSING, MEDICAL, DENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES CONNECTED WITH BLUE WARRANT PAROLE VIOLATORS. IF YOU FEEL THAT COMMISSIONERS COURT SHOULD PASS SUCH A RESOLUTION, PLEASE PLACE IT ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA AND LET ME KNOW. NOTE: A BLUE WARRANT PAROLEE IS ONE WHO HAS VIOLATED THE TECHNICAL TERMS OF THEIR PAROLE ONLY, AND HAS NOT COMMITTED ANOTHER CRIMINAL OFFENSE. (ie: failed to report, maintain a job, etc) ......r .vJ}J~t-1w Iv I . v ~. I ._1.'] I 4· 'I Administration: 1410 RANSOM ROAD RICHMOND. TEXAS 77469 341·4615 • Criminal Investigations: 341·4686 • Patrol: 341·4606 T • Jail: 341·4635 Sheriff R. George Molina Fort Bend County 1410 Ransom Rd. RichmondTX 77469-3699 Dear Sheliff Molina: Re: STATE OF TEXAS PAROLE REVOCATION WARRANTS Recently, at my request, the Denton County Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution (copy enclosed) asking the 75th Texas Legislature to allow counties to deliver prisoners on outstanding parole revocation (blue) warrants directly to State Jails or charge the State a S35.00 a day fee for keeping same in our county jail. Presently, prisoners arrested on blue warrants are detained at county jails until a revocation hearing takes place. This process can take upwards to ninety (90) days. The entire cost and responsibility for care, cost and custody rests upon the county for a State inmate. I have forwarded a copy of this resolution to our State legislators, with a request for their assistance in the next legislature, to amend the law allowing us to charge for or deliver these inmates to State Jail and/or prisons. As you know, we are required by the State of Texas to apprehend and hold prisoners on parole revocation warrants. The nature of this apprehension and detention has overwhelmed our budgeted resources. 127 North Woodrow Lane, Suite 300. Denton, Texas 76205-6397· (817) 898-5700.434-1551 oro (Metro)· (817) 898-5605 (FAX) I Page 2 - Parole Revocation Warrants Your assistance in asking your commissioners' court to pass a similar resolution, and then using it to request help from your legislators, would be very helpful. Additionally, if you can, please send us a copy of your county's resolution and any pertinent correspondence from your legislators. Sincerely yours, 4~ Sheriff Weldon Lucas ene. Denton County Commissioners' Court resolution 127 North Woodrow Lane, Suite 300 • Denton, Texas 76205-6397 • (817) 898-5700 • 434-1551 (Metro) • (817) 898-5605 (FAX) .' COUNTY ATTORNEY FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS BEN W. "Bud" CHILDERS County Attorney (713) 3414555 Fax: (713) 3414557 ,,', _","\ -oj ;J I >-I S TO: Norma Landry cc: Commissioners Judy Harms - Tax Office FROM: Laura Johnson DATE: 1-7-97 SUBJECT: Agenda Item for 1/14/97 '\,::,:3'l \ " 1'1 Please place the following item on the agenda for 1/14/97 Resale of Property; Cause #89,651 Fort Bend ISD vs. United States Veterans Administration 301 Jackson· 309 South Fourth Street· Suite 621 • Richmond. Texas 77469-3506 - ..... ..".: .' PDCfTAC MAIl ROOM LAW OFFICES CALAME LINEBARGER GRAHAM & PENA, L.L.P. 955 DAIRY ASHFORD, HOUSTON, TEXAS DEe 1 8 1996 SUITE 2fT1 77079 Mailing Address: P,O. BOX 8200fT1 Michael J, Siwierka HOUSTON, TEXAS 77282-0007 Telephone: (281) 556-0535 Facsimile: (281) 556-1562 December 16, 1996 Ms. Judy Harms Deputy Tax Assessor-Collector Fort Bend County, Texas P. O. Box 399 Richmond, Texas 77406-0399 RE: Resale of Property owned by the Fort Bend Independent School District as Trustee, described as Lot 60, Block 18, Ridgemont, Section 2, a subdivision in Fort Bend County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Vol. 10, Page 11 of the Plat Records of Fort Bend County, Texas Dear Ms. Harms: A judgment for delinquent taxes, penalties, interest and costs was entered in Cause Number 89,651, Fort Bend Independent School District vs. United State Veterans Administration in the 240th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas. The judgment became fInal on September 8, 1995 and the property was struck off to the taxing authorities on December 5, 1995, The tax years not included in the judgment are 1995 and 1996. The Fort Bend Independent School District approved an offer to purchase the property for $8,000.00, The offerer is Mr. John R. Nuckols. Please submit this offer to your governing body for approval on their next available agenda. The following is a pro-rata breakdown of the amount each taxing authority would receive if the offer was accepted: Judgment Amount: Fort Bend I.S.D. Fort Bend County City of Houston $7,398.81 $3,007.61 $3,453.93 Percentage of Total Judgment Amount: Fort Bend I.S.D. Fort Bend County City of Houston 53.38119% 21.69937% 24.91950% 1 ~ . .-'. - ....,~. Costs: District Clerk's Costs: Constable's Fee: Publication Costs: Posting: Preparing & Recording Deed: Total: Amount Remaining $365.00 $271.60 $270.00' $60.00 $12.84 $979.44 for Distribution: Offer Minus Costs: Fort Bend I.S.D.: Fort Bend County: City of Houston: $8,000.00 $7,020.56 $7,020.56 $7,020.56 - $979.44 = $7,020.56 x 0.53381119 = $3,747.65 x 0.2169937 = $1,523.42 x 0.2491950 = $1,749.49 Grand Total: $7,020.56 Sincerely, MJS/lw cc: Mrs. Merle Garland Tax Assessor-Collector Fort Bend I.S.D. 16431 Lexington Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77479 2 " TAX STATEMENT Account Number: 6250020186000907 Owner: FEOERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE 3900 WISCONSIN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2892 $39,950 Market Value: Exemptions: NONE 09/08/95 Effective Date: Legal: RIDGEMONT SEC 2, BLOCK 18, LOT 60 Suit Number: 89651 I J 9/95 'Items due include: Year Unit 94 FBC-GF 94 FBC-DF 94 FBC-LRFC 93 FBC-GF 93 FBC-DF 93 FBC·LRFC 92 FBC-GF 92 FBC-DF 92 FBC·LRFC 91 FBC-GF 91 FBC·DF 91 FBC-LRFC 90 FBC·GF 90 FBC·DF 90 FBC-LRFC 89 FBC-GF 89 FBC-DF 89 FBC·LRFC 88 FBC-GF 88 FBC·DF 88 FBC-LRFC 87 FBC-GF 87 FBC-DF 87 FBC·LRFC Levy 231 .11 17.70 13.66 204.43 19.20 13.63 192.14 16.44 13.31 165.28 19.33 13.75 152.30 22.12 13.85 153.90 25.77 15.29 136.44 20.25 16.11 140.27 15.75 20.07 Pen / Int 46.22 3.54 2.73 65.42 6.14 4.36 84.54 7.23 5.86 92.56 10,82 7.70 103.56 15.04 9.42 123.12 20.62 12.23 125.52 18.63 14.82 145.88 16.38 20.87 ************************************ * * • • * FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE 3900 WISCONSIN AVE NW • • WASHINGTON, DC • 20016-2892 • • Fees 41.60 3.19 2.46 40.48 3.80 2.70 41.50 3.55 2.88 38.68 4.52 3.22 38.38 5.57 3.49 41.55 6.96 4.13 39.29 5.83 4.64 42.92 4.82 6.14 Total $318.93 $24.43 $18.85 $310.33 $29.14 $20.69 $318.18 $27.22 $22.05 $296.52 $34.67 $24.67 $294.24 $42.73 $26.76 $318.57 $53.35 $31.65 $301.25 $44.71 $35.57 $329.07 $36.95 $47,08 Total Due For SEPTEMBER 1,652.10 Levy 963.21 P & I 392.30 Fees Total $3,007,61 DUE ************************************ Penalty & Interest Increase Monthly .' .' TAX STATEMENT Account Number: 6250020186000907 Market Value: $39,950 Exemptions: NONE Effective Date: 12/30/96 Owner: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE 3900 WISCONSIN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2892 Legal: RIDGEMONT SEC 2, BLOCK 18, LOT 60 Suit Number: 89651 I J 9/95 Items due include: Year Unit FBC-GF 96 96 FBC-DF 95 FBC-GF 95 FBC-DF Levy 240.58 16.74 241.54 16.94 Pen / Int .00 .00 55.55 3.90 ************************************ * FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE * 3900 WISCONSIN AVE NW * * * WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2892 * * * * * Fees .00 .00 44.56 3.13 Total $240.58 $16.74 $341.65 $23.97 Total Due For DECEMBER 515.80 Levy 59.45 P & I 47.69 Fees Total $622.94 DUE ************************************ Penalty & Interest Increase Monthly HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (281) 341-8617 Fax (281) 341-8615 JULANE TOLBERT Administrator MEMORANDUM TO: Michael D. Rozell, County Judge Commissioners Court FROM: Richard Selleh f/.. S Employee Benefits Specialist SUBJECT: Extended Sick Leave - Management Information Systems Agenda Item - January 14, 1997 DATE: January 9, 1997 Management Information Systems Director, Mary Shemanski, requested extended sick leave for Communications Technician, Noble D. White III. As per the county's extended sick leave policy, Mr. White III qualifies for 4 days extended sick leave, therefore, the Human Resources staff recommends that Commissioners Court grant this request. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact me at 341-8619. Thank you for your assistance INiththis request. xx: Julane Tolbert, Human Resources Administrator Dianne McWethy, Director of Administrative Services Kathy Hynson, County Treasurer Robert Grayless, Auditor 309 S. 4th Street. Suite 515 • 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469 I ! 'I \ 'I I '~ ---_.~""' \ I" :1p I l 'f 't· - -- \ I .,L -- II, ~i I ,, 4 852 J Ii p' {I ,.1., k~, ~( :\~ .l:~ ;~l if I .. FRESNO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. { P. O. BOX 185 FRESNO, TEXAS n545 fA'If J'.i,- 11 ~ rj ~1 1130 19=t-L ',\ $ { 0-0 . """" (;' ,r - ----~ 11"118CIlECK IS DELlY£R£D fOR PAI'J,lENT ON THE ACCOUNTS LISTED " '~ " L_ ~~; Ii' \t~ >l I t' '; , \,t \ '-;\ -, 'f~, ';' I, ~' '. 11: ~f: '. ';, :':: ~', Ii !), •• l~:, , ~~< J I '~ ~. , I. ' 'i',J,,~:",: \~ ~,i;., ~:\', < 1I ORDER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF FORT BEND AND THE CITY OF WHARTON THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § On this the ~ day of ~I'OJ! Bend County, Texas, upo~ motion Commissioner IT _Q I ~ IS ORDERED DR, oJ 0 D () ~ • Commissioner , duly put 19~ the Commissioners' Court ofFort pJ"l 0 rsta ttf. , seconded by and carried, that Fort Bend County Judge Michael D. Rozell be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute Interlocal Agreement between the County of Fort Bend and the City of Wharton for emergency medical services, said Agreement being incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as though fully set forth herein word for word. _7.cm0'2349-S(121296) THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § fflTERLOCALAGREEMENTFOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF FORT BEND AND THE CITY OF WHARTON The Interlocal Agreement, made and entered into between the COUNTY OF FORT BEND, acting by and through its duly authorized Commissioners' Court, hereinafter referred to as "FORT BEND" and the CITY OF WHARTON, organized and existing under virtue of the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "CITY", acting herein by and through its duly authorized governing body, WITNESSE'm: WHEREAS, from time to time, situations arise demanding the combined efforts of two or more emergency medical services to provide service in the area of Fort Bend County and the City of Wharton; and, WHEREAS, this agreement is made pursuant to and under the provisions of Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, V.T.C.A., the Interlocal Cooperation Act; and, WHEREAS, the governing body of FORT BEND and CITY desire to improve the provisions of emergency medical services by entering into an Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Medical Services, pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, Y.T.CA, the Interlocal Cooperation; and, WHEREAS, FORT BEND and CITY, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, V.T.CA, the Interlocal Cooperation, have determined that it would be in the best interest of FORT BEND and CITY and the citizens and inhabitants thereof, to enter into an Interlocal Agreement in order to provide better Emergency Medical Service by authorizing cooperation among the emergency medical devices of FORT BEND and CITY; and WHEREAS, FORT BEND and CITY desire to enter into a mutual aid agreement of the provisions of emergency medical services; NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between FORT BEND, acting herein by and through its duly authorized Commissioners' Court, and CITY, acting herein by and through its duly authorized governing body, as follows: ARTICLE I Scone of Services 1.0 I Services in General: CITY and FORT BEND agree to render mutual emergency medical services aid and make available resources for such aid, providing that it is understood that the party rendering aid may withhold resources to the extent necessary to provide reasonable protection for the citizens within its jurisdiction or service area. Requests for mutual aid pursuant to this Agreement shall be made by and to the respective Director, Emergency Medical Service Administrator, or their designated representatives. It is understood that each party, while rendering aid under this agreement, shall retain the same powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if it were performing its duties in FORT BEND and CITY in which it is normally employed or rendered services. Response time for rendering aid under this Agreement shall be based upon existing operating procedures, plus necessary travel time. 1.02 Standard of Services It is agreed that parties to this Agreement shall make requisite assurances that all service personnel have the certification, qualifications, skill and expertise to perform the scope of services 2 to be rendered. Service personnel shall operate under their own existing operations protocols, and, in the absence of a physician, shall work under their own medical direction. ARTICLE II Renumeration 2.01 Reimbursement for Services: FORT BEND or CI1Y shall not be responsible for reimbursement for mutual aid emergency medical services rendered hereunder. All renumeration for such services shall be the responsibility ofpatient(s) treated, or a third party, and shall be based upon usual costs assigned for that service. 2.02 Reimbursement for Costs: Each party to this Agreement shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses. ARTICLEffi Liability 3.01 It is understood that liabilityto all parties is limited by existing laws covering medical personnel in the performance of their duties in emergency situations. 3.02 It is expressly understood and agreed that each party hereto shall have no liability for the wages, disability payments, pension payments, damage to equipment and clothing, medical expenses, expenses of travel, food, lodging or other compensation, or expenses of personnel of another party's Emergency Medical Service, regardless of whether such personnel performed services outside the jurisdiction of his or her employer. ARTICLE IV Time of Performance 4.01 It is expressly understood and agreed that the terms of this Agreement, if said Agreement is duly executed by all parties, shall become effective on the 1st day ofJanuary, 1997. 3 ARTICLE V Termination 5.01 It is expressly understood and agreed that this Agreement automatically terminates on the 31st day of December, 1997, and must be renewed annually thereafter. 5.02 It is expressly understood and agreed that this Agreement may be terminated at any time without cause by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other parties. Notice shall be given by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the other party at the addresses set out below: County of Fort Bend Travis Building 301 Jackson, 7th Floor Richmond, Texas 77469 Attention: County Judge City of Wharton City Hall Wharton, Texas 77488 Attention: Mayor ARTICLE VI Laws. Statutes and Ordinances 6.01 The parties shall observe and comply with all federal, state, county and city laws, rules, ordinances and regulations in any manner affecting the conduct of services herein provided and performance of all obligations undertaken by this Agreement. ARTICLE VII This instrument contains the entire Agreement between the parties hereto relating to the rights herein granted and the obligations herein assumed. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no force or effect excepting a subsequent modification in writing signed by all the parties hereto. 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Interlocal Agreement to be signed and approved by the proper officers of each of the contracting parties, and attested by the proper officer on the dates written below. COUNTY OF FORT BEND ATTEST: By: Dianne Wilson, County Clerk Date: 1- 111- 11 CITY OF WHARTON By: ATTEST: ~&f11 cIl ~ Mayor Date: City secretary omIwIw'J1.omsI2349- S(l21296) 5 December 23, 1996 - '0 FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS PURCHASE ORDER 7t1/5 ~~ P.O. NUMBER: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: BUYER: P.O. DATE: 01 11 15 96 DELIVER 11 15 PAGE.: CONFIRMING: 01 PC 03000004173 ~ 0 7t>0478826 JUaREZ CONSTRUCTION. [NC. AND NQRWEST 5A~K T=XAS9 SO CENTRAL SHIP TO: LI BkAF' Y 1001 GOLFVIEW DRIVE RICHMOND TX 77469 BILL TO: LIBRARY 1001 GOLFVIEw RICHMOND DESCRIPTION 224 QUANTITY 1.000 EA DRIVE TX '77469 UNIT COST @ 250 030 2500 2000 7015 01 810 #96-087, ALBERT GEORGE BRANCH lI~~ARY ~=NCVATIGNS. 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OWNER ARCHIrECr CONTRACTOR FIELD OTHER CHANGE ORDER A/A DOCUMENT G701 PROJECT: (name, address) TO (Contractor) o Bo Needville Branch Library Addition (Albert GlIOIlle Branch) 9230 Gene Street Needville, Texas 77461 CHANGE ORDER NUMBER: r ARCHITECT'S PROJECT NO: Juarez Construction Co. 12335 Kingsride Lana L .J Ste.339 Houston, Taxas 77024 You are directed to make the following U ... CONTRACT FOR: CONTRACT DATE: One (1) 96101 General Construction November 15, 1996 changes in this Contract: 1. 2. Eliminate the Data and the PhOn/l outlets at the west well of Meeting Room 101 (deduct $50.00 per Proposal Request '1). Add one double duplex data receptacle. with two l' conduits to the ceiling plenum as Indicated on the attached Drawing E3a. (add $255.00 per Proposal Request.t). . 3. Add one triple duplex data receptacle. with three 1/2" condu"s each. running to Ihe ceiling plenum 8S indicated on the attached Drawing E3a (add $195.00 per Proposal Request'1). 4. Add three triple duplex data receptacles with three 1" conduits each. running to the ceiling plenum as Indicated on the attached Drawing E3a (add $125.00 per Proposal Request'1). 5. SpIlt the wall duplex receptacles in Meeling Room 101 into two circuits, instead of 1 circu~.as indicated on the attached Drawing E3b (add $145.00 per Proposal Request .1). 6. Provide three double duplex data receptacles with a l' conduit each In Room 113. running to the ceiling plenum as indicated on the ettached Drawing E3c. Each of thsse new receptaCles should be adJacantto one of the three power receptacles in this room. The l' conduit adjacent to the power receptacle on the east wall (see item 7 this Proplsal Request) should not stop at the ceiling plenum, but run to the west wall of Meeting Room 10t and connect to one of the receptacles indicated in I tem 2 of this Proposal Request (add $240.00 per Proposal Request '1). 7. Move one of the duplex receptacles located on the south wall of Room 113 to the east wall of Room 113. and convert this duplex receptacle to a double duplex receptacle (add $-42.00per Proposal Request '1). a. Drinking fountain p.-4. Elkay EBFSA·a. shall be changed to Elkay EBFATI.·e with the same hnlshes. The drinking fountain shall be relocated 3teel eaat of column 03 on the same wall as Indicated on the attached Drawing P2a (add $575.00 per Proposal Request/!1). The Net The The The The The original Contract Sum was . . . . . . . change by previous Change Orders . . . . Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was . Contract Sum will be (increased) (~u,e.,.Il) (.,,"h'~8.1l) by this Change Order. new Contract Sum Including this Change Order will be . . . . Contract Time will be (increased) (decreasedl (unchanged) by Date of Completion as of the date of this Change Order therefore is 10 Dolphin Court Address __Houston, Texas 77024 BY DATE OWNER _.. 12335 Kingsllde, SUite339 Addre.. 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O'Shieles - Precinct I Commissioner Grady Prestage - Precinct 2 Commissioner Andy Meyers - Precinct 3 Commissioner Bob Lutts - Precin91 4 Dianne Wilson - County Clerk V Robert Grayless - County Auditor Ben "Bud" Childers - County Attorney From: Marsha P. Gaines Date: January 8, 1997 Re: Commissioners Court Agenda Please place the following "Over $500" refunds on the January 14, 1997, Commissioners Court Agenda: 1. William S. Hill Account #5902-00-023-1700-907 Credit Over 65 Exemption for 1996 Precinct #4030 2. E. C. and Joan S. 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IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTY OWNER: Name: E C & Joan S Bean Address: 3026 Countrv Club Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77478-3630 Telephone Number (If additional information is needed): _ IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTY: Description of Property: Sugar Creek Sec 9, Lot 15 Add ress or Location of Property:~3"'0;;26~C2o';'u~n';"trv=C<;I;;U::;b:_'B<.cIV'-'d'---_:_:~:__==_;:=:;_;:;;;;;::;-;~ __ Account Number of Property: 7550-09-000-1500-907 or Receipt #: 96121736942 INFORMATION OF PAYMENT ON TAXES: Name of Taxing Unit Year for From Which Refund Which Refund Date of the is Requested is Requested Tax Payment FBC .!.:19~9~6 __ 12102196 Amount of Tax Refund Requested $859.52 Amount of Taxes Paid $1.077.07 Taxp~yer's reason for refund (attach supporting documentation) Over Sixtv-Five Exemptions per Supplement #3, 1996·· Credit Homestead es and certify that the information . DETERMINATJON OF TAX REFUND: Approval __ Signature of Authorized Officer Date Signature of Presiding Officer(s) of Taxing Unit(s) for Refund Applications over $500 Date and I have Disapproval Any person who makes a false entry upon the foregoing record shall be subject to one of the following penalties: 1, Imprisonment of not more than 10 years nor less than 2 years and/or a fine of not more than $5000 or both such fine and imprisonment; 2. Confinement in jail for a term up to 1 year or a fine no! to exceed $2000 or both such fine and imprisonment as set forth in Section 37,10, Penal Coe! .. Refund 31.11 ~ ", .... ....,("":"-0 ;n ...... , .....VI "c ""nro VI 0 ... , I n .. ,1\ ~ ~ n H ~. ,0('1> n;u ~~V1gl~' ..,'. VI c.--.J , ... ...., .. n --.I ~ -.-;n' ........ o _.~ 7 VI H r H on , 0 ~~ n "-J ;>., 0" rn ..... n, ..ro n ~ ~ n T " n ~ H 7 , o ~ m ~ ~ ~~ o '" ~N o o o o rv :<N O. ,. H o "~ ~ N '" '" , '"'o co . o o , 0" ~'" '" ~, M ,. o o " o o o o o o o o o o o o '. 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N H ,,, '"~ ,, ~ z , ,, o ~ , , n n , ., '" , ~" .." il ;:f')alTtlc MAIL ROOM State Property Tax Board Tax Refund Application 31.11 (4/82) DEe 2 6 1996 APPLICATION FOR TAX REFUND Fort Bend County Tax Assessor/Collector Fort Bend County (Taxin9 Units) P.O. Box 399. Richmond. TX 77406-0399 Address: City,State,Zip In order to apply for a tax refund, the following information must be provided by the taxpayer. IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTY OWNER: Name: William SHill Address: 3019 Robinson Rd, Missouri City, TX 77459-3229 Telephone Number (If additional information is needed): _ Description otfJroperty: Yuan vj!lley tolaoraao, tlIO<;K L.j Lot 11 Address or Location of Property:~3>!0:,:1 !i.9~R~0~b~i n~s~o~n~Rgd:__---_:=__:_;_.,;_=====:-Account Number of Property: 5902-00-023-1700-907 or Receipt #: 96111729555 INFORMATION OF PAYMENT ON TAXES: Name of Taxing Unit Year for From Which Refund Which Refund Date of the Tax Payment is Requested is Requested 11/22/96 FBC .'-'1 9""9,,,6 __ Taxpaye(s reason for refund (attach supporting documentation) Exemption per Supplement Amount of Tax Refund Requested $644.10 Amount of Taxes Paid $794.25 1996 -- Credit Over SixtY-Five #3. "I hereby ,\pply for the refund of the above described taxes and certify that the information :P,r(7)!CL " ~~;;;~ Signature is DETERMINATION OF TAX REFUND: _/c..'-,,:2~-':' -' ::'' :' ::-':::'_-,...CiLt;J..UI:.· =--=--:--,Date of Application __ Approval of Tax Refund __ Signature of Authorized Officer Oate . Signature of Presiding Officer(s) of' axing Unlt(s) for Refund Applications over $500 Date Any person who makes a false ec, following penalties: 1. Imprison; fll10 of not more than $5000 or b term up to 1 YOM or a fino not to in Section 37.10, Penal Code. Refund 31.11 I have Disapproval ...=. y upon the foregoing record shall be subject to one of the nt of not moro than 10 years nor less than 2 years and/or a s'Jch fine and imprisonmont; 2. Confinement in jail for a or ,d $2000 or both such fll10 and imprisonment as sot forth _ COUNTY ATTORNEY FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS (713) 341-4555 Fax: (713) 341-4557 BEN W. "Bud" CHILDERS County Attorney TO: Norma Landry cc: Commissioners Sheriff Wright FROM: Laura Johnson DATE: 1-8-97 SUBJECT: Agenda Item for 1/14/97 Please place the following item on the agenda for 1/14/97 Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and the City of Kendleton for use of the County's Public Safety Radio System. file 2918-97 301 Jackson' 309 South Fourlh Slreel • Suite 621 • Richmond. Texas 77469-3506 THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § ORDER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND THE CITY OF KENDLETON On this the \y, day Of~, 19~, Bend County, Texas, upo~ motion of CommiSSIOner Commissioner QI ~! Q J '0, duly the Commissioners' Court of Fort QM~ I , seconded by put and carried, IT IS ORDERED that County Judge Michael D. Rozell be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute an Agreement between Fort Bend County and the City of Kendleton, for use of the County's 800 Mhz radio system. Said Agreement being incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as though fully set forth herein word for word. 1- STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF FORT BEND § INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT This INTERLOCAL Agreement ("Agreement") entered into by and between Fort Bend County, Texas, a body corporate and politic, acting herein by and through its Commissioners' Court ("County"), and the City of Kendleton, a municipal corporation of the State of Texas ("City") WITNESSETH: THAT WHEREAS, the County has a trunked 800 Megahertz Public Safety Radio System and is duly licensed by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") for operation of same; and WHEREAS, the County desires to accommodate additional radio units on its trunked 800 Megahertz Public Safety Radio System under a slow growth usage plan of such system; and WHEREAS, the City desires to use County's Radio System to communicate among its various radio units on a Primary Dispatch System; and WHEREAS, the governing body of County has duly authorized this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the governing body of City has duly authorized this Agreement; and WHEREAS, this Agreement is made pursuant to the TEX. GOV. CODE §791.001 et seq, the Interlocal Cooperation Act (Vernon 1993); NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises, obligations, and benefits hereinafter set forth, the County and City hereby agree as follows: 1 I. DEFINITIONS 1.01 "Primary Dispatch System" - A communications system upon which the City, its agents, employees or assigns rely primarily when it desires to or attempts the engagement of radio communications or radio transmissions of energy among its radio units. 1.02 "Priority Access" - An assigned level of system access which determines the choice of access to the radio system between two or more units seeking use simultaneously. 1.03 "Radio System" - A trunked 800 Megahertz Public Safety Radio System owned by the County, communications and licensed by the FCC, that enables the engagement of radio or radio transmissions of energy via radio units in accordance with technical specifications. 1.04 "Radio Unit" - Mobile, stationary or portable radio communication units communicating among themselves at certain air wave frequencies. 1.05 "Systems Code Identification Number" - An identification number that allows radio units to gain access to the Radio System thereby enabling the radio units to communicate among themselves at certain air wave frequencies. II. OBLIGATIONS OF COUNTY 2.01 The County agrees that during the term of this Agreement it shall: (a) Allow the City to have access to its Radio System to engage in radio communications among its Radio Units as a Primary Dispatch System. (b) Provide to the City a Systems Code Identification Number that will access the County's Radio System thereby providing a Primary Dispatch System for the City's Radio Units, up to a maximum of20 2 units. The City shall advise the County, in writing, of the number of units it will have on the system. (c) Observe and abide by all applicable statutes, laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those of the FCC. (d) In the event the City notifies the County pursuant to paragraph 3(b) below that anyone or more of its Radio units listed herein have become lost or stolen, the County will take any reasonable steps necessary to prevent such lost or stolen Radio Units from gaining access to the Radio System and will attempt to disable the lost or stolen unit. (e) Provide for the same level of Priority Access for the City as for the County. III. OBLIGATIONS OF CITY 3.01 The City agrees that during the term of this Agreement it shall: (a) Assume responsibility for providing its Radio Units that will have access to the Radio System. Furthermore, should the City desire to increase or decrease the number of Radio Units listed in paragraph 2.0l(b), above, that have access to the Radio System, the City shall notify the County, in writing, at least ten days in advance of the effective date of the change. The City may not increase the number of Units above the maximum number stated in 2.0l(b) above. (b) In the event that anyone or more of the Radio Units listed in paragraph 2(b) above becomes lost or stolen, the City agrees to notify the County of same within twenty-four hours that the City knows or has reason to know that such Radio Unit or Units have become lost or stolen. (c) Use the System Code Identification Number described herein to access the County's Radio System as a Primary Dispatch System. (d) To observe and abide by all applicable statutes, laws, rules regulations, including but not limited to those of the FCC. (e) Recognize that applicable FCC and other statutes, laws, rules and regulations may change from time to time and that accordingly the 3 and County in its sole discretion has the right without liability to modify this Agreement to comply with any such changes subject to the other terms of this Agreement. IV. ASSIGNABILITY 4.01 This Agreement is for the benefit of the City, its officers, agents, contractors and employees, and it shall not be assigned in whole or in part by the City to any third party without prior written consent of the County. V. PAYMENT OF FEES 5.01 The City shall pay the County the sum of SEVEN DOLLARS AND NO/CENTS ($7.00) per month per Radio Unit and a sum ofTEN DOLLARS AND NO/CENTS ($10.00) per radio for initial programming or any programming changes excluding programming changes needed as a result of repairs to the radio unit. The City shall pay the County by the tenth day of the month following each month of service. 5.02 The City shall make any payments due and payable to the County under this Agreement out of its current revenues. 5.03 In the event the City elects to increase its number of Units per § 3.01(a), above, it shall increase its monthly payment to reflect such increase. The increase in the number of units shall be reflected pro rata in the next monthly payment following the month of the increase in units. 5.04 Any decrease in the number of units shall be reflected in the City's payments in the same manner as described above for increases in the number of units. 4 5.05 If the Radio System is substantially unavailable to the City during any billing period, the County shall approve a reasonable adjustment of the fee provided for by this section. VI. REVISION OF FEES 6.01 The County may at any time revise the monthly service fees set forth herein by giving the City written notice of the amounts of increase at least ninety (90) days in advance of the date on which the increased fees are to become effective. The City fee increases will be tied to the City's pro rata share of the increases in cost of operation, system expansion or enhancement. Written documentation will be provided upon request to the City explaining the increase. All fees will be reasonable and nondiscriminatory among all users. VII. TERM AND TERMINATION 7.01 January, lbis Agreement shall be for a period of one year beginning on the 1st day of 1997 and expires on the 31st day of December, 1997. The Agreement shall not automatically renew; any renewal is subject to the written agreement of the parties. 7.02 lbis Agreement may be terminated by either party by giving the other at least thirty (30) days prior written notice. 7.03 lbis Agreement shall terminate immediately if all or substantially all of the licenses or other necessary authorizations held by either the County or the City are revoked by the FCC or any successor agency. 7.04 The City shall pay the County in the manner provided for in V, above, for any accrued charges in the event of termination pursuant to this section. 5 VIII. NOTICE 8.01 Any and all notices or communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall in writing and delivered in person or mailed, certified mail, return receipt requested, or may be transmitted by fax as follows: To County: Fort Bend County Attn: County Judge P. O. Box 368 Richmond, Texas 77469 Fax No. (713) 341-8609 To City: City of Kendleton Attn: - Carolyn -Jones, Mayor 13219 Loop 5.. 1 Kendleton, Texas 77451 8.02 Either party may change its notice address in accordance with this section. 8.03 Any notice hereunder shall be effective upon receipt. IX. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT 9.01 No modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is made in writing and is approved and executed by the authorized representatives of the parties hereto, except as provided above in the case of a change in FCC rules or regulations. X. COVERAGE 10.01 The City acknowledges that one hundred per cent coverage of any area at all times is improbable. There may be adverse propagation conditions such as short term unpredictable meteorological effects and sky wave interference from distant stations that can interrupt the Radio System at times. Other causes beyond reasonable control of the County are motor ignition, and 6 " , other electrical noise that could be minimized by corrective devices at the City's expense. Any surveys, studies, research or any other measures taken to ensure the adequacy of coverage provided to the City herein shall be the sole responsibility of the City. XI. DEFAULT 11.01 If the City fails to make any payment of any sum due or fails to perform as required by any other provision hereunder, and continues in such failure for fifteen days after written notice has been sent by County to City, the City shall be deemed in default under this Agreement. 11.02 In the event of default, the County has the right to immediately terminate this Agreement, retain all payments made hereunder that are due and owing to the County pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and deny the City any service provided by the County under this Agreement. Each and all of the rights and remedies of the County hereunder are cumulative to and not in lieu of each and every other such right and remedy and every right and remedy afforded at law and equity. XII. INSURANCE 12.01 The City shall provide the County with general liability insurance covering both the County and the City for liabilities relating to the use of the Radio System, The insurance shall be with carriers and in policy limits acceptable to the County. 12.02 The City shall provide the County's Risk Management Department with a copy of the proposed insurance within ten (10) days of the effective date hereof. Acceptance of an original certificate of insurance acceptable to the County shall be a condition precedent to the City's access to the Radio System. 7 XIII. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES 13.01 The parties agree to promulgate mutually acceptable written administrative guidelines relating to the use and operation of the Radio System and Radio Units. Both parties agree to use their best efforts to observe and abide by these written administrative guidelines. XlV. GENERAL 14.01 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior offers, negotiations and agreements. If any provision of this Agreement shall, at any time and to any extent be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of all the respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. 14.02 The waiver by a party hereto of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate as or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The parties put their hands to this instrument on the dates indicated. FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS BY:~; ATTES~ Date: Dianne Wilson, County Clerk ~ ~t« 'hael D. RozeliOunty Judge /- Ilf- tJ7 ~-L=-.!.....L.- _ tr:i;---.:D~L~~_L_ ~~TEXAS By Carolyn Jones ATTEST: 7JJ pl •. - 'cit~ Secretary 1jlkend800.agr:2918-6( <2t·Lf Date: 121296) 8 Jarmary 3, 1997 Mayor . .11" .•.. 'F .~ ... .. ' " ' FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS PURCHASEJ~DER •.;1', ".' ·.f·' .• J .', .'~',,~<\. •.'" .;. "r"J...,.'1\:1,. ,,~,...,",.: ..;.~:n-O:J' M.L ,.;.: :::.::],~.;:.::;~:t." ..,,~,.','''.;.,.~ ..,~",;' ...';,..,.,~,~.~.~~: ..,":-".;'''''''., ,.--. ~"("",;' .... ~ 0'" ::.: ,-qAI:) : P.O. NUMBERpc ' " SPECIAL' INSTRUCTIONS: . ' .. .• " ..••.• ... _. '.: P.O. DATE: 0 6 -.' " ' H'." -t..: .._ ...... .CONFIRMING: . ' '; .," .' .. < .:. ;.,. ... · ..t':·:',···,; 'j....,..; ...· ,'~.,.' ··';A·"· FOB: ','.,' " ,.:' ,~+,,'.j'::" __:~/ ~.··.~'".::~'u;...... ,.........·.\>".;:·~.J--';"..;,~,·.1",.. 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" .• ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $6;500.00 . .~:',"A' 'NE.w.·~ :2'3;1 oO~:S;'F :;'ONE""S'tO'RY"Q FFJCE~'BUIr:J:)'l!'!G'ON :3 .9 96 ACRES '.0 F . LANDA T ' • ..;::.~~.Q} ..;J3.-,':E ..~-;J.~~~Y..~qAP.:JXN ... 22Ji\ ).L9~/<r:~P.,V" ... ~P~F,:J:rBE~G,.TEXAS' o.9.L.~,Q.4} •. ,..."> ... '~.'_h .... ".' '. .•.. "j '.,','''''''. -.',' . t'~ ... . iI.. ;' . . , ,~; ""'; •.-,"<';'; "_ ':~, .. ... t."". ,:' ..', .. '. ";"" ..;,: '".' " . ~ . '-..' . " .--' ....., .''- .,. '" " ".r..' •...;.".' iATURE OF PURCHASING AGENT It. FOAM 1074 (MAY 82) RECEIVING REPORT .-" .., " .. ~,.," .. , YEATTS ARCHITECTURE 97-01-06 INVOICE C1] 01 039328FM 95 1:.44 DATE: January 3, 1997 TO: Judge Mike Rozell Fort Bend County P.O. Box 368 Riclunond, Texas 77469 ATTN: Judge Mike Rozell JOB NUMBER: 9414 PROJECT: Fort Bend County Central Appraisal District DESCRIPTION: Construction Administration for the construction of a new 23,000 S.F. building for Fort Bend Central Appraisal District and Fort Bend County. Construction Administration: For the month of December 1996 Gordon N. Yeatts 5 Hrs. @ $75.00!Hr. TOTAL DUE: $ 375.00 $ 375.00 THANK YOU! INV9701-07 4645Sweetwater Boulevilfd Suitc300 Sugar Land, Tex~,s 77479 (713)980-3000 IN 1-09-1997 10,33AM FROM FORT BEND COUNTY P.2 265 4671 COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 4 Fon Bend County, Te;us Bob LullS Commissioner To; Norma Landry Office of the County judge Re; Agenda Items Please place the following items on the December 14, 1997 Commissioners court Agenda, 1. Set Public Hearing £or the Replat of Lot 13, Block 2, First colony Municipal utility District No.5, Parcel H. 2. Set Public Hearing for the Replat of Commercial Reserve "B" of the Replat of Sweetwater Plaza Commercial Reserves "B" and "c" Replat. :~¢~~ s;~r~~~f:>tzu/- 12919 Dairy Ashfold • Sugar Land. Texas 774.78 • (713) 980-2235· Fax (713) 980-9077 · 9'7-01-08 January 7, 1997 09:53 IN ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING 2077 S. GESSNER. SUITE 225 HOUSTON. TEXAS 77063 (713) 783-7788 (713) 783-3580, FAX Commissioner Bob Lutts Fort Bend County Precinct 4 12919 Dairy Ashford #200 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 VIA FAX NO. 980-9077 Re: Replat of Commercial Reserve "B" of the Replat of Sweetwater Plaza Commercial Reserves "BOO and "C" Replat CI Job No. 96108-02 Dear Commissioner Lutts: Please find enclosed a copy of the Replat of Commercial Reserve "B" of the Replat of Sweetwater Plaza Commercial Reserves "B" and "C"located in the First Colony Development and the City of Sugar Land extra-territorial jurisdiction. The purpose of the replat is to subdivide Reserve "Boo. It is our understanding that Fort Bend County will require a public hearing before granting approval for this plat. We therefore request, on behalf of Sugarland Properties Incorporated, that the public hearing date be considered at the January 14, 1997 Commissioner's Court meeting, and that the public hearing be set for the February II, 1997 meeting. A vicinity map and a list of the property owners who require notification are also enclosed for your records. This same information along with the required notification fees will be sent to the County Clerk's office under separate cover. Should you have any questions on this matter or need additional information, please feel free to call. !/ki~ Blake Emmett, P.E. Executive Vice President BEite Attachment cc: Judge Michael Rozell - Fort Bend County Commissioner's Court Ms. Dianne Wilson - Fort Bend County Clerk's Office Mr. Mike Galbraith - Sugarland Properties Incorporated Mr. Nathan Hatcher - Fort Bend County Engineering Mr. Steve Mercadal - Sugarland Properties Incorporated January 7, 1997 ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING 2077 S. GESSNER, SUITE 225 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77063 (713) 783-7788 (713) 783-3580, FAX Ms. Dianne Wilson Fort Bend County Clerk's Office P.O. Box 520 Richmond, Texas 77409 VIA FAX NO. 341-8669 Attn: Ms. Linda Munoz Re: Replat of Commercial Reserve "B" of the Rep1at of Sweetwater Plaza Commercial Reserves "B" and "COReplat CI Job No. 96108-02 Dear Ms. Munoz: Please find attached a copy of the December 30, 1996 letter to Commissioner Lutts requesting a January 14, 1997 public hearing for the referenced replat. Also attached is a vicinity map, the required property owners to receive public notice, and a check for $63.00 ($3/notice) to cover the required notice. The billing for the public hearing notice should be charged to Sugarland Properties Incorporated, Attention: Mr. Mike Galbraith. Should you have any questions on this matter or need additional information, please feel free to call. Sincerely, lj?Ji<~ Blake Emmett, P.E. Executive Vice President BEtte cc: Mr. Mike Galbraith - Sugarland Properties Incorporated Commissioner Bob Lutts - Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Judge Michael Rozell - Fort Bend County Mr. Nathan Hatcher - Fort Bend County Engineering Mr. Steve Mercadal - Sugarland Properties Incorporated I -~- AGENDA ITEM # PUBUC HEARING NOTICE Replat of Lot 13, Block 2, First Colony Municipal Utility Dist. No.5, Parcel H, Pet. 4 DATE:~~~=-=-~ February 25, 1997 _ TIME:_~= 9:30 A.M. _ Fort Bend Southwest Star JINVOICE: _ 28/1 AGENDA ITEM # 28/2 PUBUC HEARING NOTICE FOR: Replat of Commercial Reserve replat of Sweetwater liB" and lie" replat, Plaza Pet. "B" of the Commercial Reserves 4 DATE:----!:.~~~~ February 25, 1997 _ TIME: _....::..:.c.=..:::..-=c:..:..... 9:30 A.M. _ NEWSP APER(S): Fort Bend Southwest Star INVOICE: ---------------- s::: 0-3 =" ~ "'J 0 .... ~ 0 ~ ~ == fJl ::ll "'J 0 .... "'t '=="' ~ "'t '< .... ~ "'...." ~ ~ -...I =Q."'d 11"'t o ~ =='0~ Q. 11C" 0,< 5l 5l •. '"•. 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Principal Coupon 1,250,000.00, 5.650~ 1,250,000.00 5.650X 1,250,000.00 5,.650X '1,250,000.00 5.650X , ' 1,250,000.00 5.650X 1,250,000.00 5.650X 1,250,000;00 5.650~ 1,250,000.00 '.' ..• 1,250,000.00 5.650X :-~ 5.650% " ' 1,250:000.00 5.650X 1,250,000.00 5.650X 1,250,000.00 5.650X 1,250,000.00 5.650X 1,250,000.00 5,650X 1,250,000.00 5.650X 1,250,000.00 5.650X 1,250,000,00 5,650% 1,250,000.00 5.650X 1,250,000.00 5.650X 1,250 ;000.00 5.650% 25,000,000.00 Interest 706,250,00 706,250,00 670,937.50 670,937.50 635,625.00 635,625.00 600,312.50 600,312.50 565,000,00 565,000.00 529,647.50 529,647,50 494,375.00 494,375.00 ,459,062.50 459,062.50 423,750.00 ' 423,750.00 388,437.50 388.437.50 353,125.00 ' 353.125.00 317,812.50 317,812.50 282,500.00 282,500.00 247,187.50 241,187.50 211,875.00 211,875.00 176,562.50 176,562.50 141,250,00 11,.1,250.00 105,937.50 105,937.50 70,625.00 70,625.00 35,312.50 35,312.50 14,831,250.00 Debt Service AnnUlll Oebt Servlc:e 706,250.00 1,956,250.00 2,662,500.00 670,937.50 1,920,937.50 2,591,875.00 635,625.00 l,BB5,625.00 2,521,250,00 600,312.50 1,450,312.50 ' 2,450,625.00 - 565,000.00 2,3BO,OOO,00 '1,415,000:00 529,687.50 1,779,647.50 2,309,375.00 494,375.00 1,744,375 .00 2,238,750.00 ' 459,062.50 1,709,062.50 2,168,125.00 : ' 423,750.00 , 1,673,750.00 2,O97,500.~O ," 388,437.50 ,1,638,437.50 2,026,875.00 ' 353,125,,00 1,C;56,250.00 1,603,125.00 317;812.50 1,885,625.00 1,567,812.50 282,500.00 1,532,500.00 1,815,000.00 241,187.50 1,497,187.50 1,744.375.00 211,875.00 1.673,750.00 1,461,875.00 176,562.50 1,603,125.00 1,426,562.50 141,250.00 1,532,500.00 1,391,250.00 105,937.50 1,461,875.00 1,355,937.50 70,625.00 1,391,250,00 1.320.625.00 35,312.50 1,320.625.00 1,285,312.50 39,831,250.00 39,831,250,00 .. 06-Jen-97 9:46 pm Preplred by Flret L6,LO Sou,h~ls! NtJC (Financo 2.4029 FBCO:fBCO'EQ9725) Compony TCC'hTCQC'TJ,nT lI.l r C"'..J_ffi":- .J ~ '- 10NO OEIT SERVICE fort BQnd County, T.xa' Strlt18 1'197 (l5V~l Debt Sorvlco) Period Ending Sep 1, Mar 1, Sep 1, Mar 1, Sap 1, Mar 1, Sap 1, Mer 1, Stp ,1, . Mar ,1, Sep 1, Mar 1, Sap, I, H.r"._ 1, Sop ·1, Mer 1, Sop ,1, p tI n.cf pl:l t 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007, 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 Mer ,'1, ,Sap 1, Mer ,1, sop 1, Mer ~1, Sop 1, Mer I, Sop I, Mar 1, Sop 1, Mar 1, Stp 1, Mar 1, 2012 Sop I, 2012 Mar 1, 2013 Sep 1, 2013 Mer 1, 2014 Sep I, 2014 Mar 1, 2013 1, 2015 "p Mar 1, 2016 Sep 1, 2016 Mer 1, 2017 Sep I, 2017 .... : ~" Coupon 705,000.00 5.650" 745,000.00 5.650X 790,000.00 5.650X 830,000.00 5.650X : 860,000.00 5.650X 930,000.00 5.650X 980,000.00 5.650X 1,035,000.00 5.650X 1,095,000.00 5.650X 1,155,000.00 5.650. 1,225,000.00 5.650X £O'd 9:44 pm 1,290,000.00 5.650X 1,365,000.00 5.650~ 1,440,000.00 5.650X ',525,000.00 5.650X 1,610,000.00 5.650X 1,700,000.00 5.650% 1,795,000.00 5.650. 1,900,000.00 5.650~ 2,005)000.00 5.650~ Pr~p4r.d by First Southwest 100'ON 77:8 Oebt Service 7e6,250.00 706,250.00 686,333.75 686,333.75 665,287.50 665,287.50 642,970.00 M2,970.00 619,522.50 619,522.50 594,662.50 594,662 ..50 568,390.00 568,390.00 540,705.00 540,705.00 511,466.25 511,466.25 480,532.50 480,532.50 447,903.75 447,903.75 706,250.00 1,411,250.00 686,333.75 1,431,333.75 665,287.50 1,455,287.50 642,970.00 1,472,970.00 619,522.50 ,1,499,522.50 594,662.50 1,524,662.50 ,568,390.00 1,548,390.00 540,705.00 1,575,705.00 511,466.25 1,606,466.25 480,532.50 1,635,532.50 413,297.50 25.000,000.00 06-Jan-97 tntere.3t 413,297.50 376,MS.OO 376,855.00 338,293.75 338,293.75 297,613.75 297,613.75 2l4,532.50 254,532.50 209,050.00 2e9,050.eO 161,025.00 161,025.00 110.316.25 110,316.25 56,641.25 56,641.25 17,363,297.50 Company AMual Debt ServfCB 2,117,500.00 2,117,667.50 2,120,575.00 2,115,9040.00 2,119,045.00 2,119,325.00 2,116,780.00 2,116,410.00 2,117,932.50 2,116,065.00 447,903.75 1,672,903.75 413,297.50 1,703,297.50 2,120,807.50 2,116,595.00 376,855.00 1,741,855.00 338,293.75 1,778,293.75 297,613.75 1,822,613.75 254,532.50 1,864,532.50 209,050.00 1,909,050.00 161,025.00 1,956,025.00 110,316.25 2,010,316.25 ~b,641.2S 2,118,710.00 2,061,641.25 2, '18.282.50 42 ,l63, 297.50 2,116.587.50 2,120.227.50 2,119,065.00 2,118.100.00 2.117,050.00 2,120,632.50 42,363,297.50 (Ilnence 2.402, f8CO:fBCO'SER9725l SO"O OEST SE~VICE Fort Bend County, T~~.s Serie3 1997 C~GUA( Prlnelpal) Period Endlns Sap I, Mar 1, Sep I, Mor 1, Sep 1, "'ar 1, Sep ·1, Mar . I, Sap I, Mar I, Sep 1, Har 1, Sep I, Har 1, Sep 1, .Har 1, . Se,; . I, Her .1, .. Sep 1, .Mar • 1, sep ·.1., Mer: 1, sep 1, Mer I, Sap I, Mar 1, Sep 1, MDr I, Sop 1, MDr I, Sep I, Mer 1, Sap I, Har 1, Sep 1, Mar I, Sap 1, ~ar I, Sap I, Mar I, ;~~, <~~ hp 06·J8n-97 9:46 pm 1997 1996 1996 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2006 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 20H 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 1, 2017 Principal AnnUlll Coupon 2,500,000.00 5.650X 2,500,000.00 5.650% 2,500,000.00 5.650% 2,500,000.00 5.650% 2,500,000.00 5.650% tnt~rut 1,412,500.00 1,412,500.00 1,341,875.00 1,341,875.00 1,271,250.00 1,271,250.00 1,200,625.00 1,200,625.00 1,130,000.00 1,130,000.00 2,500,000.00 1,059,375.00 5.650X 1,059,375.00 988,750.00 5.650% 988,750.00 918,125.00 5,650% 918,125.00 847,500.00 5.650X 847,500.00 n6,875.00 5.650% n6,875.00 706,250.00 5.650% 706,250.00 635,625.00 5.650X 635,625.00 565,000.00 5.650X 565,000.00 494,375.00 5.a50X 494,375.00 423,750.00 5.650:: 423,750.00 353,125.00 5.650% 353,125.00 282,500.00 5.650% 282,500.00 211,875,00 5.650% 211,875.00 141,250.00 5.650~ 141,250.00 70,625.00 5.a50X 70,625.00 50.000,000.00 19,662,500.00 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 2,500.000.00 2,500,000.00 2,500,000,00 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 Prep~red by Firat Southwest C~Qny Oabf Service O~bt Service 1,412,500.00 3,912,500.00 1,341,875.00 3,841,875.00 1,271,250.00 3,771,250.00 1,'<00,625.00 3,700,625.00 1,130,000.00 3,630,000.00 1,059,375.00 3,559,375.00 988,750.00 3,488,750.00 916,125.00 3,418,125.00 847,500.00 3,347,500.00 776,875.00 3,276,875.00 706,250.00 3,206,250.00 635,625.00 3,135,625.00 565,000.00 3,065,000.00 494,375.00 2,994,375.00 423,750.00 2,923,750.00 5,325,000.00 5,183,750.00 5,042,500.00 4,901,250.00 4,760,000.00 4,618,750.00 4,477,5.00.00 ",336,250.00 4,195,000.00 4,053,150.00 3,912,500.00 3,nl,250.00 3.630.000.00 3,48<1,750.00 3,347,500.00 353,125.00 2,853,125.00 3,206,250.00 282,500.00 2,782,500.00 3,065,000.00 211,875.00 2,711,875.00 141,250.00 2,641,250.00 2.923,750.00 2,782,500.00 70,625.00 2,570,625.00 79,662,500.00 2,641,250.00 79,662,500.00 (Fin~r~o 2.402g fBCO:FBCO·EQ97S0) BOHD DEBT SERVICE fort Bend County. Texas Sqr{oa 1997 (lovel Debt service) Porlod Ending Sep 1, 1997 Mar I, 1998 Sep 1, 1998 Mar 1999 Sep 1 ,. 1999 Mar 1, 2000 Sep I, 2000 Mar 1, 2001 .. Sep 1, 2001 Mer . 1, 2002 Sep 1, 2002 Mar " 2003 Sop 1, 2003 . Mar 1, 2004 Sep 1, ·2004 Mar ... 1, 2005 . Sep .1, 2005 Mar 1, 2006 .,S.p 1, 2006. .. '~-"Mar .- 1,·2007 Sap .1, 2007 Mar 1, 2008 sap 1, 2008 Mar 1, 2009 Sep 1, 2009 Mar 1, 2010 Sep I, 2010 Mar " 2011 Sep 1, 2011 Mar 1, 2012 Sep 1, 2012 Mer 1, 2013 Sap 1, 2013 Mar 1, 2014 Sap 1, 2014 Mer I, 2015 s.p 1, 2015 Mer " 2016 sep 1, 2016 Mar 1, 2017 Sep 1, 2017 " o· 3~. Prindpal Coupon 1,410,000.00 5.650" 1,490,000.00 5.650~ 1,575,000.00 5.650% 1,665,000.00 1,760,000.00 1,855,000.00 1,960,000,00 5.650% 5.650% 5.650% 5.650~ 9:45 pm Debt Service .1,412,500.00 1,412,500.00 1,372,667.50 1,372.667.50 1,330,575.00 1,330,575.00 1,286,081.25 1,286,081.25 1,239,045.00 ·',239,045.00 1,189,325.00 1,189,325.00 1,136,921.25 1,136,921.25 1,412,500.00 2,822,500.00 1,372,667.50 2,862,667.50 1,330,575.00 1,081,551.25 2,075,000.00 2,190,000,00 2,315,000.00 5.650% 5.650% 5.650% 2,445,000.00 5.650~ 2,585,000.00 5,650y' 2,730,000.00 5.650Y. 1,081,551.25 1,022,932.50 1,022,932.50 961,065.00 .961,065.00 895,666.25 895,666.25· . 826,595.00 826,595.00 753,568.75 753,568.75 676,446.25 2,885,OOO.cO 5.650% 676,446.25 594,945.00 3,045,000.00 5.650Y. 3,220,000.00 5.6S0X 3,400,000.00 5.650Y. 3,590,OOO.CO 5.650X 3,795,000.00 5.650% 4,010,000.00 5.650X ~O,OOOIOCO.OO 06~J8n·97 Annual IntoreSt pr~pArod by First Southwest 594,945.00 508,923.75 508,923.n 417,958.75 417,958.75 321,908.7'.i 321,908.75 220,491.25 220,491,25 113,282.50 113,282.50 3.4,724,900.00 Company 2,905,575.00 Oebt Ser-vlce 4,235,OOO.CO 4,235,335.00 4,236,150.00 1,286,081.25 2,951,081.25 4,237,162.50 1,239,045.00 2,999,045.00 4,238,.O~0.00 1,189,325.00 3,0",325.00 4,233,650.00 1,136,921.25 3,096,921.25 4,233,842.50 1,081,551.25 3,156,551.25 4,238,102.50 1,022,932.50. 3,212,932.50 4,235,865.00 961,065.00 3,276,0;;5.00 4,237,130.00 895,686.25 3,340,666.25 826,595.00 4,236,332.50 3,411,595.00 753,568.75 3,483,568.75 676,446.25 3,561,446.25 594,945.00 3,639,945.00 4,238,190.00 4,237,137.50 ~,237,69~.50 '.234.890.00 508,923.75 3.728,923.75 417,958.75 3,817,958.75 321,908.75 3,911,908.75 220,491.25 4,015,491.25 113,282.50 4,123,282.50 84,724,900.00 '.237,847.50 4,235.917.50 4,m,~)1.50 4,235,982.50 4,2J6,565.00 84,724,900.00 (finlnc. 2.402, fBCO,fBCO'SE'9750) TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS MARSHA YEAR 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 AVERAGE :~:; P. GAINES MARKET VALUE 9,307,088,844 9,341,115,322 8,950,363,671 8,754,294,208 8,748,563,273 10,741,630,111 11,360,437,622 11,757,018,571 12,487,089,694 13,133,822,401 13,616,061,360 14,438,824,765 (713) 341-3710 Fax: (713) 341-9267 TAXABLE VALUE % INCREASE 8,635,392,899 8,612,250,332 8,177,168,635 8,148,570,042 8,096,271,718 8,363,648,226 8,860,496,306 9,192,411,355 9,714,687,645 10,268,981,301 10,625,866,524 11,237,529,112 -0.27% -5.05% -0.35% -0.64% 3.30% 5.94% 3.75% 5.68% 5.71% 3.48% 5.76% INCREASE FROM 1991 TO 1996 IN TAXABLE VALUE TAX RATE 0.3525 0.3925 0.4080 0.4633 0.5227 0.5600 0.5900 0.6600 0.6598 0.6570 0.6470 0.6441 LEVY 30,439,759.97 33,803,082.55 33,362,848.03 37,752,325.00 42,319,212.27 46,836,430.07 52,276,928.21 60,669,914.94 64,097,509.08 67,467,207.15 68,749,356.41 72,380,925.01 GAIN OR LOSS 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 75,999,971.26 79,799,969.82 83,789,968.32 87,979,466.73 92,378,440.07 96,997,362.07 3,619,046.25 3,799,998.56 3,989,998.49 4,189,498.42 4,398,973.34 4,618,922.00 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 100,877,256.55 104,912,346.82 109,108,840.69 113,473,194.32 118,012,122.09 122,732,606.97 3,879,894.48 4,035,090.26 4,196,493.87 4,364,353.63 4,538,927.77 4,720,484.88 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 0.6441 126,414,585.18 130,207,022.74 134,113,233.42 138,136,630.42 142,280,729.33 146,549,151.21 150,945,625.75 155,473,994.52 160,138,214.36 3,881,978.21 3,792,437.56 3,906,210.68 4,023,397.00 4,144,098.91 4,268,421.88 4,396,474.54 4,528;368.77 4,664,219.84 3,363,322.58 -440,234.52 4,389,476.97 4,566,887.27 4,517,217.80 5,440,498.14 8,392,986.74 3,427,594.14 3,369,698.07 1,282,149.26 3,631,568.60 5.05% 5.00% 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 11,799,405,568 12,389,375,846 13,008,844,638 13,659,286,870 14,342,251,214 15,059,363,774 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 15,661,738,325 16,288,207,858 16,939,736,173 17,617,325,620 18,322,018,644 19,054,899,390 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 19,626,546,372 20,215,342,763 20,821,803,046 21,446,457,137 22,089,850,851 22,752,546,377 23,435,122,768 24,138,176,451 24,862,321,745 4.00% 3.00% PREPARED BY JUDY HARMS 01/08/97 P.O. Box 399 • Richmond, Texas 77406-0399 rID 00 [fJ ABILIlY OF COUNlY TO MEET DEBT SERVICE WITHOUT TAX INCREASE YEAR DEBT SERVICE % INCREASE CUMULATIVE GAIN IN TAX [email protected] 1997 2,662,500 5% 3,619,046 1998 2,591,875 5% 7,419,044 1999 2,521,250 5% 11,409,043 2000 2,450,625 5% 15.598,541 2001 4,901,250 5% 19,997,515 2002 4,760,000 5% 24,616,437 2003 4,618,750 4% 28,496,331 2004 4,477,500 4% 32,531.421 2005 4,336,250 4% 36,727,915 2006 4,195,000 4% 41,092,269 2007 4,053,750 4% 45,631,197 2008 3,912,500 4% 50,351,681 2009 3,771,250 3% 54,033,660 2010 3,630,000 3% 57,826,097 2011 3,488,750 30/0 61,732,308 2012 3,347,500 3% 65,755,705 2013 3,206,250 3% 69,899,804 2014 3,065,000 3% 74,168,226 2015 2,923,750 3% 78,564,700 2016 2,782,500 3% 83,093,069 2017 2,641,250 3% 87,757,289 ~ V ABILITY OF COUNTY TO MEET DEBT SERVICE WTIHOUT TAX INCREASE DEBT SERVICE 2018 1,532,500 3% $91,757,289 2019 1,461,875 3% $97,509,706 2020 1,391,250 3% $102,606,424 2021 1,328,625 3% $107,856,044 ASSUMES: 5% GROWTH 1997 THRU 2002 4% GROWTH 2003 THRU 2008 3% GROWTH 2009 THRU 2021 % INCREASE CUMULATIVE GAIN IN TAX [email protected] YEAR w 0 N 0 ---'"..... .j:>. 0 N 0 ---..... '" .j:>. 0 N 0 .j:>. --..... '" 0 N 0 -.j:>. ::::: ..... '" 0 ..... ..... .j:>. ---.....'" COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT Fort Bend County, Texas (281) 341-8640 Fax (281) 341-8642 Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., CPPB County Purchasing Agent January 9, 1997 TO: Office of the County JUdge Fort Bend County, Texas SUBJECT: Agenda Items Commissioners Court January 14,1997 1. 2. Authorize advertising for the following: a. Statements of Qualifications for City of Kendleton water and sewer system analysis (CDBG funds). b. Sale of three buildings. c. Lease of space in Courthouse for shoe shine booth. Consider taking action on the following bids: a. b. c. d. 3. Excavator - Bid #96-099. General motors repair parts - Bid #97-012. Ford motor repair parts - Bid #97-013. 15 Passenger van - Bid #97-016. Consider 45 day extension from Evans Construction pursuant to Bid #96-094. 500 Liberty Street. Suite 103 • 301 Jackson. Richmond. Texas 77469 s::c: lJl III £ ~ c5 ~. 0. III ~ Cii Po "2. ::J co & g. ~. 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Z~ Ol , c: ~ ~ Z 0 0" c: ~ <Xl 0 ('; 0 m 9 >< 0 0 0 ~ g? a. ::J ~ Qo :::T (0 ~ :::T '" -0. c.n - 0 ~ ;;0 ~ :::T ~ Z _<Xl c: 9 0 0" 0 0 0 0 r- Y \ Ctj \ BID TABULATION TERM CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF GENERAL MOTORS REPAIR PARTS FOR FORT BEND COUNTY BID #97-012 NO BIDS RECEIVED RECAPITULATION OF BID Commissioners Court approval: Legal Notice run in newspaper: Individual notices mailed: Bid packets picked up or mailed: Bids received: Bid opening date: November 26, 1996 December 15 & 22, 1996 16 4 o December 30, 1996 BID TABULATION TERM CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FORD MOTOR REPAIR PARTS FOR FORT BEND COUNTY BID #97-013 Champion Ford, Inc. 14515 Auto Parkway Houston, Texas 77083 31% Mac Haik Ford 10333 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 77024 30% RECAPITULAITON OF BID Commissioners Court Approval: Legal Notice run in newspaper: Individual notices mailed: Bid packets picked up or mailed: Bids received: Bid opening date: Bid award recommendation: November 26, 1996 December 15 & 22, 1996 18 8 3 December 30, 1996 Russell & Smith Ford @ 35% off of List Price. BID TABULATION PURCHASE OF ONE (1) OR MORE NEW FULL SIZE 15-PASSENGER VAN BID #97-016 Helfinan Ford 12220 SWFwy Stafford, TX 97 Ford 350 Super Club Wagon $19,899.40 Marshall Ford Mercury 905 Austin St. Hempstead, TX 97 Ford E350 $20,245.00 Interstate Ford 20403 145 North Spring, TX 97 Ford $20,259.00 Crown Dodge 11890 Old Katy Rd. Houston, TX Dodge B3500 Maxi-Wagon $20,668.00 - Proposed vehicle does not meet specifications, wheelbase does not meet minimum requirements. RECAPITULATION OF BID Commissioners Court approval: Legal Notice run in newspaper: Individual notices mailed: Bid packets picked up or mailed: Bids received: Bid opening date: December 10, 1996 December 15 & 22, 1996 38 8 5 December 30, 1996 Bid award recommendation: Philpott Ford @ $19,819.00 Funding: Juvenile 2 each 010-018-0180-1010 E & C CONTRACTING. INC TEL:713-242-3538 EC Jan 02.97 Evans Construction 13:59 No,003 P.02 P.o.1IOI< 11151. !IlIpr lAIlld. 'h 1741f1 (713) 243-1810' Fa. UM53l1 .January 2, 1997 Ft. Bend County 1124 Blume Rd. Rosanburg, Texas 77471 Attn. Manuel Zamora, Cuunty Auditor Pebbie Kaminski, Purchasing Agent R.t Ft. BQnd County Re~ycling we are requesting time thp concr8ts 199'7, no concrete Evans A. Evans Construction 1'tbcrecy. e'it. Exton61on an sKtension of 45 days ti_ f"ni .. the work 15 completsd. As of January 1, work has been perftlrllled. !03::tBd_, l:I! Center Renovation ~ IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING BILLS FOR FORT BEND COUNTY FOR THE YEAR 1997 /4.Plof the Commissioners Court with the following present: County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3 Commissioner, Precinct 4 Now, therefore, be it resolved upon the motion of Commissioner seconded by Commissioner ~» ~.R the bills be approved as presented :lert .*-**.*.******.. APPROVED ********-********** Time Adjourned or Recessed: _ ~ duly put and carried, it is ordered that Grayless, County Auditor. Date: Time Reconvened: a.,), ~ Adjust salary for Vickie Agee to $998.02 bi-weekly, effective November 30, 1996. Tate & Lee, L.L.P. Attorneys 206 SOUTH 2ND STREET RICHMOND. TEXAS 77469 Richard L. Tate Lisa Ann Lee TELECOPIER 12B1I 341-1003 12B1I341-0077 January 9, 1997 Mr. Gilbert Jalomo Director of Purchasing Fort Bend County Courthouse P. O. Box 520 Richmond, Texas 77406-0520 Re: Purchase of buildings located in Fulshear, Texas Dear Gilbert: I am interested in purchasing the buildings currently located on the county yard in Fulshear, Texas. I did not understand at the earlier auction that the buildings were offered for sale. Therefore, I did not submit a bid on the buildings. However, I am willing to pay the county $100.00, and to pay the cost of moving the . building for the yellow administrative building. I am also willing to pay $100.00 and to pay th~ (; ...L/ . cost of moving the building for the white garage building with the large overhead doors }~. Please let me know ifthere are any other procedures Ineed to follow in submitting an offer to the county. '1AAA(L.dllfttbard L. Tate RLT:pd tateljaJomo.ltr .~ At..( ( Fort Bend Parkway Road District Ms. Kathy Hynson Fort Bend Treasurer 309 S. 4th Street, Room 514 Richmond, Texas 77469 Dear Ms. Hynson: The Fort Bend Parkway Association, the County Attorney and/or the County Engineer, and the Fort Bend Parkway Road District have all reviewed the invoice or invoices listed below and recommends it for payment. Invoice for Services to Fort Bend Parkway Road District: Provider Herald Coaster Ioy # or Date Amount 403329 $261.45 A copy of this invoice or invoices is attached. The original invoice or invoices has been provided to you previously. This is your authority to make payments to the providers listed. Very truly yours, ~~~tIL Mikeozell, County Date: F:\RPJl189\FOR801lLTRS\BILL.APP Attachment J~dge 1- 111- f17 APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT OF INVOICES Fort Bend Parkway Road District P. O. Box 368 Richmond, TX 77469 ATIN: The Honorable Mike Rozell, Fort Bend County Judge Gentlemen: Ihave reviewed the invoice or invoices listed below and recommend it for payment: Inyoice for Services to Fort Bend Parkway Road District: Provider Herald Coaster Ioy # or Date Amount $261.45 403329 A copy of the invoice or invoices is attached. Very truly yours, C_-L..~_ ~.L0~~~c{J~ eIlW"Bud" Childers Fo Ben County Attorney Dat . :'0 \~ F:\RROI89\FOR807\L TRS\BILL.APP Attachments k, 96-12-30 15:39 Vinson &Elkins ATTORNEYS AT LAW 96-12-30 1,'1 9IN 20-0- & ELKINS LL.P. VINSON 2300 FIRST CITY TOWER 100 I FANNIN HOUSTON, TEXAS STREET 96-12-30 77002·67'0 Q4928-NI TELEPHONE (713) 758·2122 FAX (713) 758-2346 WRITER'S WRITER'S TELEPHONE FAX (713) 615-5189 (713) 758-2380 December 27, 1996 Ms. Norma Landry Office of the County Judge P. O. Box 368 Richmond, 1J( 77469 Re: Fort Bend Parkway Road District Meeting Dear Norma: Enclosed is an agenda for a Road District meeting for January 14, 1997. The bill to be approved at the meeting is as follows: Herald Coaster $261.45 1nv.#403329 Also enclosed is the approval of the Fort Bend Parkway Association signed by two board members and a form for the Judge to sign after the bill is approved at the District meeting. A copy of the bill together with the approval of the Association has also been sent to Ben Childers requesting his approval of this bill. By copy of this letter the original bill has been sent to Kathy Hynson which will be held by her until all of the approvals have been sent to her. Thanks for your help in this matter. Very truly yours, VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P. Q7P(,~, tfo'y -L. Nail Office of Robert R. Randolph F:\RROI89\FORlO'7\L TRS\LANDR Y, 04 Enclosure HOUSTON DALLAS WASHINGTON, D.C. AUSTIN MOSCOW LONDON SINGAPORE Page 2 December 27, 1996 cc: Ms. Kathy Hynson Fort Bend Treasurer 309 S. 4th Street, Room 514 Richmond, TX 77469 Fort Bend Parkway Association Fort Bend Parkway Road District P. O. Box 368 Richmond, Texas 77469 A1TN: The Honorable Mike Rozell, Fort Bend County Judge Gentlemen: The Fort Bend Parkway Association has reviewed the invoice or invoices listed below and, subject to the approval of the Fort Bend County Engineer andlor Fort Bend County Allomey, recommends them for payment: Inyoice for Services to Fort Bend Parkway Association: Provider Joy. # Of Amount Date None Invoice for Services to Fort Bend Parkway Road District: PrOvider Herald Coaster loy # OT Amount Date $261.45 403329 A copy of the invoice or invoices is attached. Very truly yours, Printed Name: Date: II F:\RRO\89\FORlO1\L TRS\BIU...APP Attachment .1</ { y #ftr,"~~ ,<>J-".. .~:W,;'}· Fort Bend's Dally Newspaper Published Daily - Sunday through F"day 1902 S. Fourth • Rosentlerg, Texas 77471 Telephone - 232-3737 or 342-4474 I 10/31/96 1 PAGE REMIT 403329 To: P.O.Box 1088 Rosenberg. Texas 77471 RANDOLP~1, ROBERT FT BEND PARKWAY RD OIS #1 V ~ E /1001 FANNIN 2800 FIRST CITY TOWER HOUSTON. TEXAS 77002-6760 PLEASE RETURN TOP PORTION OF THIS STATEMENT WITH PAYMENT TERMS-NET 30 DAYS. ALL PAST DUE CHARGES SUBJECT TO SERVICE CHARGE 1'/,% PER MONTH. $1.00 MINIMUM •• • •• • RATE CHARGES BALANCE FORWARD. LEGAL '96 PROP TAX RATES 0/01/96 0/10/96 PAYMENTS AMOUNT .00 261. 45 261. 45 • BALANCe FORWARD, TOTAL PAYMENTS ADJUSTED RATE EARNED TOTAL INCHES - .00 Due and payable in Ft. Bend County. Texas .00 .00 -- ------ - BALANCE DUE DiSCOUNT If PAID BY 20TH - --- --- .00 -- -- --- .. 261. 45 PAY AMOUNT IN THIS BLOCK f)dJjlj ~d~LISHER'S AFFIDAVIT· . CJ[p PlOp / 01f- THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF FORT BEND. ___-Before.me._the-undersigned-authority, on.this.day.-per.sonally.-appeared. Clyde C,"Kdng.-Jr. who being by me duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the Publisher of the Herald-Coaster. that said newspaper is regularly published in Fort Bend County. Texas, and generally circulated in Fort Bend County. Texas, and that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following date(s) to wit: (CLIPPING) (S) /0 - /0 01~ Subscribe and sworn to before me this the --lD.!!: day of ~11.c .A.D. 19-,-,{{JI~ to certify which witness my hand and seal of office. PAlMA BENDER NoW, Puhlit. $ble 01 fllas IIr ConI""""" b~". 10/13/96 ............. ;;.,-. -- :1.... -.... '~,.,·, ..:~.'~.,-i::~.~~~~\'~;'l 1996 PROPERTy TAXiRATES ·,.,:·_~"~~~j~O>. IN FORT property BEND PA:RKWAY':ROADDISTRi@T~ This notice concerns tax rates for Fort IIeIid Road ts lDfnnnation about ~Ui rates. _.y 1996 District.1I ....... Last year's tax rale is the aetuaI rale the taxing unit used to determine property'~'last year"ThiJ year'. ~ tan'ite'liould impose the same tntaltaxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in botJi)e8ii.ThIs ~'!rOllbacl tiil.. t8lils'lliOht8\lest.; tax rale the tsxing unit can set before taxpay.... can start t8x rolJback procedureo.lJi each Case theSe rates are found bj.diV!diDa: the total amount nf taxes by the tax base (the total value of taxable property) with 8cljUitmenis as riiqUired by _ Jaw. The'rates are given pcr $100 of'property valUe.. .' . ._ ....... ;.> .' . '; . > .. c.' ' .. ,,' , ;J . ; :' Last Year's tax nte: Last y s operating taxes Last y Last y Last y Last y s debt taxes s total taxes s tax base s Intaltax rate Total' Paymeot , , ; Principle, Interest. and Fee 1996 Tola! "'Iuired for 1996 debt service - Amount Paid from funds listed in schedule A - Excess Collections last year = Total to be paid from taxes in 1996 't Amount added in anticipation that the unit will collect only 100,00% its taxes in 1996 = Total Debt Levy , •$1,000.00 $178,003.75 .' $178,003.75 $ 66,334.75 ,$ !,OO $111,669.00 $ ,".00 $lH,669.00 This notice contains a summary of actual effective and rollback tax rates' calculations. You can inspect a copy of the full calculations at: Jane Long Annex, 500 Liberty, Richmond, Texas 77469. . Name of person preparing this notice Marsha P. Gaines, RTA Title Fort Bend County Tax AccessorlCoUector Date Prepared October 7, 1996