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BRYAN, TEXAS
NOTICE OF MEETING
AND AGENDA
BRAZOS COUNTY
COURT
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY WILL MEET IN REGULAR
SESSION ON 13 JULY 2010 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 200 SOUTH TEXAS AVENUE,
SUITE 106, BRYAN, TEXAS.
1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance — Commissioner Wassermann.
2. Call for citizens' input and/or concerns.
Consider and take action on agenda items 3 — 23:
3. Budget Amendment 09/10 - 39.1 thru 39.8.
4. Personnel Change of Status.
5. Payment of Claims.
6. Payment Authorization in the amount of $931.68 to Knife River for price
correction/base for Bid # 2010 -05R for Straub Road for the Road & Bridge
Department; a purchase order was obtained, but closed out.
7. Payment Authorization in the amount of $2,618.96 to Texas Commercial Waste for
solid waste hauling for the Road & Bridge Department; a purchase order was not
obtained in advance.
8. Payment Authorization in the amount of $4,298.53 to Bryan Texas Utilities for
relocation of 2 poles, 1 on Straub Road and I on Wilcox Lane for the Road & Bridge
Department; a purchase order was not obtained.
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9. Contract and Agreement for Secure Short-Term Detention of Juvenile Offenders Space
Available with Victoria County. Term of Agreement is 01 September 2010 thru 31
August 2011
10. Contract and Agreement for Secure Long -Term Detention of Juvenile Offenders Space
Available with Victoria County. Term of Agreement is 01 September 2010 thru 31
August 2011.
11. Tax Refund Applications for the following
a. Marvin, Rosalind R.
It. Castro, Adam & Shannon
c. Fairbanks, Len
12. Out of state travel request from the 36151 District Court for Judge Smith to attend the
Annual Meeting of the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association in San
Francisco, California. Dates of travel are 4 -8 August 2010.
13. Appointment of Dr. Gary Potter as Fire Commissioner for Brazos County Emergency
Services District #1. Dr. Potter is replacing A.P. Boyd.
14. Amendment to Article XVII — Regulations of Brazos County, Texas for the
Construction of Driveways, Culverts, Sidewalks, and Mailboxes within County
Easements and Rights -Of -Way. Original Regulations were adopted by Commissioners
Court on 18 May 2010.
15. Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for an
automated failure to appear system.
16. Capital requisition in the amount of $34,175.36 to Ace Mart Restaurant Supply for a
commercial dishwasher for the Brazos County Jail Expansion.
17. Capital requisition in the amount of $6,203.75 to Hobart for the installation of a
commercial dishwasher for the Brazos County Jail Expansion.
18. Change Order to P.O. # 10003429 in the amount of $2,700.00 to'Anixter, Inc for the
cabling parts on the North Wing Project. The original amount on the P.O. was
$9,300.00.
19. Capital requisition #00029895 in the amount of $1,000.00 to Standard Automatic Fire
Enterprises, Inc. for the repack of leaky valves in the vault located in the Brazos County
Detention Center.
20. Addendum to Exhibit 1 of the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Location Agreement
between Brazos County and ATM Ventures/Brazos Valley Bank dated October 1,
2008.
21. Application for Indigent Defense Expense Reimbursement.
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22. Establishment of a Selection Committee for CSP 2010 -38, Exposition Center Paved
Fairgrounds, with the following membership:
a. Randy Sims
b. Duane Peters
c. Gary Arnold
d. Bill Ballard
e. Irene Jett
f. Charles Wendt (non- voting)
23. Resolution 10 -012 supporting the establishment of Regional Infrastructure
Improvement Zones (RIIZs) into Federal Law to assist in addressing the nationwide
infrastructure funding shortfall.
24. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics.
25. Call for citizens' input and/or concerns.
26. Agency / Board / Committee reports by Court members.
27. Adjourn
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comment during the Commission Meeting may be for all matters, both on and off the agenda, and be limited to
four minutes per person. Persons are invited to submit comments in writing on the agenda items and/or attend and make
comment at the Commission meeting. Members of the public are reminded that the Brazos County Commissioners
Court is a Constitutional Court, with both judicial and legislative powers, created under Article V, Section I and Section
18 of the Texas Constitution. As a Constitutional Court, the Brazos County Commissioners Court also possesses the
power to issue a Contempt of Court Citation under Section 81.024 of the Texas Local Government Code. Accordingly,
members of the public in attendance at any Regular, Special and/or Emergency meeting of the Court shall conduct
themselves with proper respect and decomm in speaking to, and/or addressing the Court; in participating in public
discussions before the Court; and in all actions in the presence of the Court. Those members of the public who are
inappropriately attired and/or who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to
leave the meeting. Refusal to abide by the Court's Order and /or continued disruption of the meeting may result in a
Contempt of Court Citation.
It is not the intention of the Brazos County Commissioners Court to provide a public forum for the demeaning of any
individual or group. Neither is it the intention of the Court to allow a member (or members) of the public to insult the
honesty and/or integrity of the Court, as a body, or any member or members of the Court, or County employees,
individually or collectively. Accordingly, profane, insulting or threatening language directed toward the Court and/or
any person in the Court's presence and/or racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Violation of
these rules may result in the following sanctions:
1. cancellation of a speaker's time;
2. removal from the Commissioners Court;
3. a Contempt Citation; and/or
4. such other and/or criminal sanctions as may be authorized
under the Constitution, Statutes and Codes of the State of Texas.
The County Commissioners Court can deliberate or take action only if a matter has been listed on an agenda properly
posted prior to the meeting. During the public comment period, speakers may address matters not listed on the published
agenda. The Open Meeting Law does not expressly prohibit responses to public comments by the Commissioners Court.
However, responses from the County Judge or Commissioners to unlisted public comment topics could become
deliberation on a matter without notice to the public. To ensure the public has notice of all matters the Commissioners
Court will consider, the County Judge and/or Commissioners may choose not to respond to public comments, except to
correct factual inaccuracies, recite existing policy in response to an inquiry or to ask that a matter be listed on a future
agenda. See Texas Open Meetings Act §551.042.
The County Administration Building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign
interpretive services must be made two working days before the meeting. Tgm a arrangements, please call (979) 361 -0102.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 13, 2010
A regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos
County, Texas was held in the Brazos County Commissioners
Courtroom in the Administration Building, 200 South Texas
Avenue, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 with the following members of the
Court present:
Randy Sims, County Judge, Absent;
Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner of Precinct 1;
Duane Peters, Commissioner of Precinct 2, Presiding;
Kenny Mallard, Commissioner of Precinct 3;
Irma Cauley, Commissioner of Precinct 4;
Karen McQueen, County Clerk.
The attached sheets contain the names of the citizens and
officials that were in attendance.
Commissioner Wassermann gave the invocation and then led
the pledge of allegiance.
There was no citizen input /and or concerns.
The Court next considered Budget Amendment #09/10 -39.1
through 39.8 that would reallocate funds for Constable,
Precinct 4, Constable, Precinct 1, Jail Expansion 2007, Bryne
Justice Assistance, Sheriff Office -SIU, 361st District Court;
transfer funds from Contingency to Road and Bridge Department,
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from Information Technology Department to Capital
Improvements. On motion by Commissioner Mallard, seconded by
Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve
the budget amendment as submitted. A copy each amendment is
attached.
The Court proceeded to consider the change of status of
employees as submitted on the attached Personnel Action
Requests. On motion by Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by
Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve
the changes as submitted.
The Court next considered the following Claims as
submitted by the County Treasurer for payment:
7076378 through 7076551
On motion by Commissioner Mallard, seconded by Commissioner
Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as
submitted.
The next matter before the Court was consideration
of a payment authorization in the amount of $931.68 to Knife
River for price correction /base for Bid #2010 -05R for Straub
Road. A purchase order was obtained but closed out. On motion
by Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner Cauley,
the Court voted unanimously to approve the payment
authorization.
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The Court next considered a payment authorization in the
amount of $2,618.96 to Texas Commercial Waste for solid waste
hauling for the Road and Bridge Department. A purchase order
was not obtained in advance. On motion by Commissioner
Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Wassermann, the Court voted
unanimously to approve the payment authorization.
The next matter for consideration was a payment
authorization in the amount of $4,298.53 to Bryan Texas
Utilities for relocation of 2 poles, 1 on Straub Road and 1 on
Wilcox Lane for the Road and Bridge Department. A purchase
order was not obtained in advance. On motion by Commissioner
Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted
unanimously to approve the payment authorization.
The Court next considered a Contract and Agreement for
Secure Short Term Detention of Juvenile Offenders Space
Available with Victoria County. Commissioner Cauley moved to
approve. Commissioner Wassermann seconded the motion. After
some discussion in which Bill Jeanes, Risk Manager brought up
liability issues pertaining to juveniles being retained by
Victoria County. Commissioner Cauley asked Dr. Doug Vance,
Director of Juvenile Services if he thought a hold harmless
clause would prevent him placing juveniles in the facility.
Dr. Vance replied that he didn't know but it was probably a
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good idea. Tina Snelling, Civil Counsel reminded the Court
that last year there was one county that refused to add the
clause. She wasn't sure if it was Victoria County or not.
There is liability insurance in the contract she said. Dr.
Vance said that there were currently two juveniles house in
Victoria. Commissioner Mallard suggested maybe more liability
insurance was needed. Commissioner Peters asked Dr. Vance if
Brazos County had a contract with Victoria County to take
their juvenile offenders. Dr. Vance replied we did not.
Commissioners Cauley and Wassermann rescinded their motion and
second and then on motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by
Commissioner Wassermann, the Court voted unanimously to remove
this item from the agenda.
The next matter for consideration was a Contract and
Agreement for Secure Long Term Residential Service of Juvenile
Offenders Space Available with Victoria County. On motion by
Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Mallard, the
Court voted unanimously to remove this item from the agenda.
The next matter for consideration was approval of tax
refund applications from the following individuals and /or
companies:
a. Rosalind R. Marvin, over payment $11.04
b. Adam & Shannon Castro, over payment $13.98
c. Len Fairbanks, over payment $46.29
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On motion by Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner
Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the tax refund
applications.
The next matter for consideration by the Court was a
request submitted by Steve Smith 361st District Court Judge
seeking approval for out of state travel for himself to
travel to San Francisco, California to attend the Annual
Meeting of the Judicial Division of the American Bar
Association August 4 through the 8, 2010. On motion by
Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Wassermann, the
Court voted unanimously to grant the request from the 361st
District Judge and approved payment of out of state travel
expense for Judge Steve Smith.
The Court next considered the appointment of an
individual to serve as Fire Commissioner for Brazos County
Emergency Services District #1 to replace A. P. Boyd. On
motion by Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner
Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Gary
Potter as Fire Commissioner for Brazos County Emergency
Services District #1 to replace A. P. Boyd.
The next matter for consideration was approval of
Amendment to Article XVII - Regulations of Brazos County,
Texas for the Construction of Driveways, Culverts, Sidewalks
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and Mailboxes within County Easements and Rights -of -Way. The
original regulations were adopted by Commissioners Court on
May 18, 2010. Commissioner Wassermann explained that these
were minor adjustments recommended by the Road and Bridge
Department Clerks. On motion by Commissioner Wassermann,
seconded by Commissioner Mallard, the Court voted unanimously
to approve the Amendment. A copy is attached.
The Court next considered an Interlocal Cooperation
Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for an
automated failure to appear system. This system will provide
information necessary to deny renewal of the driver license of
a person who fails to appear for a complaint or citation or
fails to pay or satisfy judgment ordering payment of a fine
and cost in the manner ordered by the court in a matter
involving any offense that a court has jurisdiction of under
Chapter 4, Code of Criminal Procedure. On motion by
Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Wassermann, the
Court voted unanimously to approve the Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety for an
automated failure to appear system and authorized the County
Judge to execute the document. A copy is attached.
The Court proceeded to consider a capital requisition in
the amount of $34,175.36 to Ace Mart Restaurant Supply for a
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commercial dishwasher for the Brazos County Jail Expansion. On
motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner
Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to approve the capital
requisition.
The next matter for consideration was a capital
requisition in the amount of $6,203.75 to Hobart for the
installation of a commercial dishwasher for the Brazos County
Jail Expansion. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by
Commissioner Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to approve
the capital requisition.
The next matter for consideration was a request from the
departments of Purchasing and Information Technology seeking
approval for a change order on PO #10003429 for the cabling
parts on the North Wing Project
purchase order was for $9,300
The original amount of the
The change order is in the
amount of $2,700.00 for the additional work. On motion by
Commissioner Mallard, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the
Court voted unanimously to approve the request.
The Court next considered requisition #0029895 in the
amount of $1,000 to Standard Automatic Fire Enterprises, Inc.
to repack the shut off valves in the vault located in the
Brazos County Detention Center. On motion by Commissioner
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Mallard, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted
unanimously to approve the requisition.
The next matter for consideration was an addendum to the
ATM Agreement with ATM Ventures to locate an automated teller
machine in the Brazos County Health Department. ATM Ventures
will be solely responsible for all costs and expenses incurred
in the installation or build out to accommodate the ATM and
for all costs and expenses incurred in the installation and
usage of all telephone lines and /or equipment needed for the
ATM. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by
Commissioner Wassermann, the Court voted unanimously to
approve the addendum. A copy is attached.
The Court next considered an application for
reimbursement to the Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense in
the amount of $245,428.38 for a capital murder trial. On
motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner
Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to approve the
application. A copy is attached.
The Court proceeded to consider the establishment of a
selection committee for Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP)
2010 -38, Exposition Center Paved Fairgrounds. On motion by
Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the
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Court voted unanimously to appoint the following individuals to
serve on the committee:
Randy Sims, County Judge
Duane Peters, Commissioner, Precinct 2
Gary Arnold, Road and Bridge Department
Bill Ballard, Civil Counsel
Irene Jett, Budget Officer
Charles Wendt, Assistant Purchasing Agent (Non Voting)
The Court next considered a Resolution supporting the
establishment of Regional Infrastructure Improvement Zones
(RIIzs) into federal tax law to assist in addressing the
nationwide infrastructure funding shortfall. Commissioner
Peters commented that the City of College Station had already
passed this resolution. The Metropolitan Planning Officer was
present and stated that this would be at no cost to the
county. on motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by
Commissioner Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to adopt the
resolution. A copy is attached.
Under announcement of interest items and possible future
agenda topics the following spoke:
Commissioner Mallard
a) Discussed carving out the retirees from the
current health insurance policy and putting
them into a separate policy. He said the
Court would need to look at it and perhaps
have a workshop on this.
Under citizen input and /or concerns, the following
spoke:
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Sheriff Chris Kirk
a) There were 584 inmates in jail, 47 have
electronic monitors and 41 are pending for
monitors.
Commissioner Peters
a) He got to look at the new jail yesterday.
He thinks it will be a real asset to Brazos
County and may require fewer staff members.
IN
There were no Agency /Board /Committee reports by Court
members.
There being no further business to come before the Court,
the meeting was adjourned.
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The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting held
July 13, 2010 have been examined and are approved in open
Court this the 1%T" --
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Lloyd Wassermann
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Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 2009 -2010 BUDGET YEAR
NO. 09/10 — 39.1 thru 39.8
On this the 13'" day of July 2010 at a regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court, the following
members were present:
A. Randy Sims, County Judge, Presiding
Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner, Precinct 1
E. Duane Peters, Commissioner, Precinct 2
G. Kenny Mallard, Commissioner, Precinct 3
Irma Cauley, Commissioner, Precinct 4
Karen McQueen, County Clerk
The following proceedings were held:
THAT WHEREAS, on 13 July 2010 the Court heard and approved a budget amendment for the
2009 -2010 budget year for Brazos County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, an expenditure is necessary due to the necessity to meet unusual and unforeseen
conditions which could not be reasonably included in the original budget adopted 21 September 2009, the
following amendment(s) to the original budget are hereby authorized, as described on the attached page(s).
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 13 day of July 2010.
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS.
By
Randy Sims, County Judge
Original: County Clerk's Office and
attached to the original budget
Copies: County Auditor
County Treasurer
County Budget Officer
Commissioners' Court Minutes
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 09/10 - 39.1
7/13/2010
FUND DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease
0100 30401100 60600000 CR Office Supplies 245.00
0100 30401100 67286000 DR Equipment - Other 245.00
Constable Precinct #4:
Reallocation of funds to purchase Crack/Conaine tests and Office ID's.
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 09/10 - 39.2
7/13/2010
FUND DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease
2500 30110000 65950000 CR Vehicle Maintenance 2,013.10
2500 30110000 80890000 DR Vehicles 2,013.10
Constable Pct #1: Forfietures
Reallocation of funds to cover cost diffemce in outfittin and installation of 2 cars.
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 09110 - 39.3
7/11/7010
FUND
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
0100
1.4000100
67203000
CR
IT -Minor Computer Hardware
2,860.00
0100
91110000
DR
Transfer to Capital Improvements
2,860.00
4500
49028000
CR
Transfer fm General Fund
2,860.00
4500
63000600
67205000
DR
Network Costs
1,900.00
4500
63000600
60500000
DR
Office Equipment
960.00
Information Technology & North Wing Renovations:
Transfer of funds to cover die costs assocaiated with network and equipment renovations to the North Wing.
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 09110 - 39.4
Jail
Jail Expansion 2007:
To rellocate funds for the purchase of Commercial Dishwasher and installation. This budget amendment is for proper account coding
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 09110 - 39.5
of grant funds to purchase additional equipment for Arbitrator system at the Sheriffs Office for booking & intoxication
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGETAMENDMENTS
No. 09110 - 39.6
71VIM1n
FUNDI
CCT
PROJ
DR1CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
3202
282300
51620000
CR
Hourly-Overtime
5,000.00
3202
282300
61120000
CR
Confidential Funds
15,000.00
3202
282300
65350000
CR
Gasoline
6102.00
3202
282300
71400000
CR
Peace Officers
17,344.00
3202
28 2300
80890000
DR
Vehicles
43 446.00
Sheriffs Office: SM
To reclassify budget for approved grant budget amendment from CJD.
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 09110 - 39.7
7/13/2010
FUNDI DIV I ACCT PROD DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease
0100 1 22200100 1 65450000 CR Office Equipment Maintenance 100.00
0100 22200100 60170000 DR Copier/Printer/fax supply 100.00
361st District Court:
Reallocation fo funds to cover the cost of a printer cartridge.
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 09110 - 39.8
7/13/2010
FUND DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease
0100 11001500 61130000 CR Contingency- General Fund 1,800.00
0100 56001000 72590000 DR Professional Fees - Other 1,800.00
General Fund Contigency & Road and Bridge:
Transfer of funds to cover the cost to test and inspect for Asbestos and mold.
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PERSONNEL
CHANGE OF STATUS REQUESTS
Commissioner Court Date: July 13, 2010
Department Submitting Information: Human Resources
Purpose of Submissions: Consider and Take Action on Chanoe Reauests
Department Submitting Employee Request Action Requested
Request(s) Applies To
JP Pct 3
Juvenile
Boyett, George
Add Data Plan
Hightower, Joselyn Demotion
Approved in Commissioners' Court: July 13, 2010:
County Judge's or Commissioner's Signature:
LL -)
(This Copy to be attached to minutes)
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ARTICLE XVII
REGULATIONS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF DRIVEWAYS, CULVERTS, SIDEWALKS, and MAILBOXES WITHIN
COUNTY EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY
SUMMARY OF THE REGULATION
DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS, MAILBOXES and CULVERTS
The area between a private property line and the private property line across the
road is called the County Right -of -Way. Because the Right -of -Way is Brazos County
property, a driveway, sidewalk, mailbox or any structure built or located within that
Right -of -Way is a trespass and will require county permitting before beginning
construction.
Situations where permits are required:
• New residential or commercial driveway and/or sidewalk construction;
• New residential or commercial culvert placement;
• New residential or commercial mailbox placement
• Extension of existing culverts;
• Widening of existing driveways;
• Replacement of driveway, sidewalk, mailbox or culvert; and,
• Repair of existing driveways.
Brazos County requires a completed driveway /culvert permit application and an accurate
site plan, including a legal description, prior to a request for a permit. Upon approval, the
permit will be issued to the requester and filed in the Real Estate records of the Brazos
County Clerk and become an official record.
MAILBOXES
The placement and construction of individual mailboxes will be strictly enforced because
of the danger posed to citizens from the placement of mailboxes too close to the driving
surface. Any proposed subdivision consisting of four or more lots of one (1) acre or less
in size shall utilize a cluster box system for mail. The County shall allow brick or other
masonry mailboxes only if they are placed a minimum of five feet from the driving
surface. Furthermore, the County maintains the authority and discretion to remove or
require to be moved any mailbox it deems to be unsafe.
AUTHORITY
The Brazos County Commissioners Court has the authority to regulate subdivisions
pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §232 and the obligation to protect the public
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Brazos county.
Adopted May 18, 2010
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PRIOR VIOLATORS
Any concrete driveway or mailbox within five feet of the driving surface that was
constructed prior to the adoption of this amendment is a violation of the Brazos County
Rules and Regulations governing Subdivisions and those structures will continue to
constitute a violation. However, the Brazos County Commissioners' Court has elected to
allow those structures to remain in place at this time. Each structure constructed in
violation will be evaluated individually to determine if it represents a danger or in any
way negatively affects drainage. If the County Engineer or his designee deems any of
these structures to be unsafe or a negative impact on drainage, the owner will be required
to remove or move the structure at the owner's expense. In addition, the Brazos County
Commissioners' Court in no way waives its right to bring civil and/or criminal action
against any owner in violation of its Rules and Regulations.
As used in these Regulations, the following words and phrases have the following
meanings:
A. County or public easements or rights -of -way" mean any right, title or interest in
land acquired, claimed or maintained by Brazos County for road and road
drainage.
B. "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, joint
venture or other entity.
C. "County Engineer" means the County Engineer or a designee of Brazos County,
Texas.
D. "Drainage easement" is an area intended for restricted use on property upon which
an authorized government ageny shall have the right to remove and keep removed
all or parts of any buildings, fences, trees, shrubs, or other improvements or
growths which in any way endanger or interfere with the construction,
maintenance, or operation of any of its respective drainage systems within any of
these easements. An authorized government agency shall at all times have the
right of unobstructed ingress and egress to and from and upon the drainage
easements for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, inspecting, patrolling,
maintaining, and adding to or removing from all or part of its respective drainage
systems without the necessity at any time of procuring the permission of anyone.
E. "Roadway" means the portion of the improved surface of the County or public
easement or right -of -way used for travel by vehicular traffic which is usually
constructed of concrete, asphalt, gravel, shell or other material providing a hard
surface.
F. "Driveway" means an improved surface used for vehicular access from the edge
of a County roadway to the right -of -way or easement line.
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G. "Culvert" means a hollow structure of material consisting of concrete, metal,
steel, or corrugated HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) which provides waterway
openings to conduct water for drainage purposes.
H. "Sidewalk" means an improved surface used for pedestrian traffic along the
County right -of -way or easement.
I. "Start of Construction" means the commencement of any grading, excavation,
removal of concrete curb, or setting of culvert pipe on County or public easements
or rights -of -way.
J. Easement: is a right given by the owner of a parcel of land to another person,
public agency, or private corporation for the specific and limited use of that
parcel. A privilege or right of use or enjoyment granted on, above, or across a
particular tract of land by one owner to another.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
A.
permit is prohibited.
B. For driveways that currently connect to existing county roads
Applications for permits for the construction of driveways, sidewalks and culverts
on County or public easements or rights -of -way, other than state highways and
roadways, shall be made to the County Engineer. Upon approval, the County will
install the culvert, with the exception of culverts being covered by concrete, in
accordance with these rules and the attached fee schedule. Applicant will be
responsible for the purchase and delivery of the properly sized and approved
culvert to the site of installation
C. For driveways that do not currently connect to existing county roads
Applications for permits for the construction of driveways, sidewalks and culverts
in platted subdivisions that will request acceptance of the roads within that
subdivision into the County road system shall be made to the County Engineer.
Upon permit approval, the Applicant, at their expense, shall install the culvert in
accordance with these rules. Upon the acceptance of the road to the county road
system, future culvert replacement shall be in accordance with B above
D. For concrete driveways
The construction of concrete driveways currently joining or anticipated to join
county roads is discouraged. Applicants wishing to construct concrete driveways
assume all responsibility for construction. Applicants wishing to complete a
concrete driveway upon a county right of way shall:
1. Purchase and install the properly sized and approved pipe
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2. Driveways within the right -of -way may be constructed of concrete
pavement, brick or stone pavers, or other rigid pavement material only if
the following conditions are met and agreed to by the property owner:
a. Metal or steel culvert pipes cannot be used with concrete pavement
driveways, only concrete or corrugated HDPE (High Density
Polyethylene) pipe is allowed for concrete driveways.
b. If removal of a portion of a concrete driveway is required by
Brazos County in order to replace the culvert, rehabilitate the
county road, design drainage, or for any other reason, Brazos
County will not remove or replace the concrete pavement. The
Owner assumes all responsibility for the costs of removal and
replacement of the driveway and will do so at the request of the
Brazos County Road and Bridge. Failure of the owner to do so
may result in legal action and remedial measures, including the
County's destruction of the driveway.
C. Expansion or keyway construction joints shall be constructed in
the concrete pavement parallel to the culvert approximately 2'
from either side of the culvert to allow for the future replacement
of the culvert pipe.
d. The builder will be responsible for installing an expansion or
keyway construction joint approximately three (3) feet from the
edge of the roadway driving surface. This procedure is necessary
so when the road surface requires rebuilding it will not be
necessary to saw off the edge of the concrete.
e. Applications for permits for the construction of concrete
driveways, sidewalks and culverts on County or public easements
or rights -of -way, other than state highways and roadways or in
platted subdivisions that will request acceptance of the roads
within that subdivision into the County road system shall be made
to the County Engineer. Upon permit approval, the Applicant, at
their expense, shall install the culvert in accordance with these
construction rules.
E. Permit Requirements
When an application for a driveway with culvert or sidewalk is filed, the applicant will
provide the County Engineer with the data needed to determine the following:
The location of the driveway, sidewalk and/or culvert within the County or
public easement and right -of -way.
2. The location of all physical objects such as drainage inlets or catch basins
within the portion of the driveway or sidewalk which is within the County
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or public easement or right -of -way that might conflict with the
construction of the driveway. The applicant must provide the location of
all man-made objects within the portion of the driveway or sidewalk
which is within the County or public easement or right -of way.
3. That a driveway constructed over a roadside ditch culvert conforms to at
least the geometric requirements of the drawings.
4. That the maximum width of a driveway serving a single family dwelling
or an agricultural property and connected to a County street or road with
roadside ditches shall not exceed forty (40) feet.
That the maximum width of a commercial driveway over a roadside ditch
shall not exceed sixty (60) feet.
6. That an island proposed within a commercial driveway or residential street
is prohibited.
That driveways proposed to be located on a corner lot is not shown to be
located within any portion of public street curb radii.
8. Whether a special design is required whenever the driveway may be
proposed in a location hazardous to traffic safety.
9. The proposed culvert conforms with these Regulations.
10. That driveways located on the same property shall be separated by a
minimum of ten (10) feet.
11. The location of the culvert by staking the beginning and the end of the
proposed culvert on the ground and showing the distance from the nearest
property comer or intersecting street or road.
12. Whether the culvert will provide ultimate access to a single family
dwelling or whether it will serve another type of land use.
13. Any culvert installed by contractors other than Brazos County Road &
Bridge personnel must make sure the inside of the culvert is even
(parallel) with the ground on the upstream end and there is at least a slight
downward slope to the culvert.
14. Some mailboxes may fall into the ditch line in order to be five (5) feet
from the road surface. In that case a short culvert pipe may be required to
have a level area for the mailbox. That culvert size must be the same as
the driveway culvert.
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The County Engineer shall review the application and supporting information and
determine the following:
The size of culvert. (The minimum culvert diameter shall be fifteen (15)
inches.]
2. Whether the proposed culvert conforms to all other requirements of these
regulations.
G. Construction pursuant to the permit should be commenced within sixty (60) days
and be completed within ninety (90) days from the date of issuance of the permit
if installation is to be accomplished by anyone other than Brazos County Road &
Bridge Dept.
H. Permits for the installation of driveways, sidewalks or culverts must be obtained
from the County Engineer prior to the start of construction.
I. All permits issued by the County Engineer for the construction of driveways,
sidewalks or culverts on a County or public easement or right -of -way shall require
conformance with these Regulations including Brazos County Engineering
Department Drawings and any subsequent amendments or revisions thereto as
promulgated by the County Engineer.
J. The County Engineer shall publish forms to be used in the administration of these
Regulations.
CONSTRUCTION and INSPECTION
Proposed concrete or hard surfaced driveways will be inspected by the County one (1)
time, and it becomes the responsibility of the property owner to notify the County when
the construction phase has reached that point. Any failure to follow procedures in the
construction of a concrete driveway, or a change in drainage characteristics of the area
may result in the County demanding the removal of the driveway lying upon Brazos
County right -of -way. If the owner refuses to comply with county regulations, the County
may seek all means to enforce its right.
A. Driveways connecting to concrete curb and gutter roadways shall be inspected
after the placement of reinforcing steel and prior to the placing of concrete, and
again after the concrete placement for conformance with County standards.
B. Driveways connecting to asphalt roadways without curbs and gutters will be
inspected after the placement of materials for conformance with the geometric
requirements of these Regulations.
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C. The installation of culverts shall be governed by the following procedures:
1. Culverts shall not be set until placement stakes are provided by the
property owner.
D. All driveways requiring special geometric design shall be inspected for
conformance with drawings.
E. Additional Requirements
Application or permit on concrete or hard surfaced driveways being
constructed by property owner will expire sixty (60) days from date filed.
2. Applicant will be responsible for the purchase and delivery of county
approved culvert to site.
3. Applicant will contact office at (979)822 -2127 when culvert is on site.
4. Regular installation of a culvert/driveway and cover material by Brazos
County Road & Bridge personnel, on a non hard surface (County
maintained subdivisions and roads only) will be accomplished when
weather and work schedule permit.
5. NO HEADWALLS or other vertical concrete structures will be
constructed on driveway culverts in the county right -of -way.
6. ALL PERMANENTLY CONSTRUCTED MAILBOXES MUST
The Applicant shall hold harmless the County of Brazos and its duly
appointed agents and employees against any action for personal injury or
property damage sustained by reason of the exercise of this permit.
The Applicant shall not erect any sign on or extending over any portion of
the county road right -of -way.
9. Brazos County reserves the right to require the land/property owner to
make any changes, maintenance or repairs as may be necessary to provide
protection of life of property on or adjacent to the roadway. Changes in
design will be made only with approval of the County Engineer /designee
of Brazos County, Texas.
10. Brazos County reserves the right to remove any improvements or
obstructions in county rights -of -way should the applicant fail to comply
with all the aforementioned requirements.
11. Culverts will be placed a minimum of ten (10) feet from the property line.
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12. Brazos County will install only one (1) culvert/driveway; additional
accesses will be at owner's expense. No additional driveway(s) will be
constructed by Brazos County for properties with pre - existing
accesses /entrances; these requests will be "size only" as required by
county specifications for roads intended for future county
maintenance acceptance.
13. Multiple accesses will be installed, per #12 and #13 above, with a
minimum of ten (10) feet between culverts.
ENFORCEMENT
The County Engineer shall be charged with the enforcement of these Regulations. If any
person violates any provision of these Regulations the County Engineer will attempt to
obtain compliance with these Regulations. In the event the County Engineer is unable to
obtain compliance within a reasonable time the County Engineer may so report to the
Commissioners' Court and the following remedies may be pursued:
A. If any person engages in the construction or repair of a driveway, sidewalk or
culvert crossing a County easement or right -of -way without a permit, the
Commissioners' Court may direct the County Attorney to file suit to enjoin the
violation of these Regulations.
B. If any person engages in the construction or repair of a driveway, sidewalk or
culvert in any manner except as specified in the permit issued by the County
Engineer, the Commissioners' Court may direct the County Attorney to file suit to
enjoin the violation of these Regulations.
C. If any person engages in the construction of a driveway, sidewalk or culvert
crossing a County easement or right -of -way without a permit, or if any person
engages in the construction or repair of a driveway or culvert in any manner
except as specified in the permit issued therefore by the County Engineer, the
Commissioners' Court may order the landowner to remove or repair the driveway
or culvert at the landowner's expense. [Texas Local Government Code §81.022
and 81.023, provides that the Commissioners' Court may punish contempt by fine
not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00), or by imprisonment not to exceed
twenty-four (24) hours and in case of fine, the party may be held in custody until
the fine is paid.]
D. Any person securing a permit under these Regulations must certify to
Commissioners' Court that the terms, provisions and conditions of the permit will
be complied with. Violation of this certification constitutes contempt of
Commissioners' Court.
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E. If the Commissioners' Court finds a person to be guilty of contempt, it may enter
such orders consistent with general law as it deems appropriate to punish the
person guilty of contempt, and may enter such order and further orders
enforceable by civil and criminal contempt, and consistent with its authority under
general law, as Commissioners' Court deems necessary to enforce and protect its
jurisdiction over the matter and to uphold the integrity of these Regulations.
F. The procedure for contempt proceedings before Commissioners' Court will be
consistent with procedures in actions before other courts in this state for
enforcement of court orders, and for the protection of the jurisdiction of courts by
process of contempt. Provided, however, that the person shall be given ten (10)
days notice of said contempt proceeding by certified or registered mail, return
receipt requested.
EXCEPTIONS
An appeal for exception to these Regulations will be considered on the following
basis and only after good and sufficient cause has been demonstrated by the applicant for
an exception:
A. Upon denial of permit, the applicant may appeal the County Engineer's
decision by stating and submitting his reasons in writing to the County
Engineer and within ten (10) days of the denial of said permit.
B. The County Engineer shall review the appeal and within fifteen (15) days of
receipt of the said appeal, shall reduce his findings to writing and submit his
findings and recommendation to Commissioners' Court. The applicant shall
be provided with a copy of the County Engineer's recommendations and may
appear before Commissioners' Court to support his appeal.
RECORDING
All applications and file copies of permits issued pursuant to these Regulations shall be
maintained by the County Engineer as part of the permanent records of his office. In
addition, the completed permit for construction shall be filed among the real estate
records of Brazos County and become a part of the official records.
EFFECTIVE DATE
These revised Regulations shall become effective upon adoption by Commissioners'
Court.
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SEVERABILITY
The provisions of these Regulations are severable. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence,
section, provision, or part of these Regulations should be held invalid or unconstitutional,
it shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, and it is hereby declared to be
the intent of the Commissioners' Court that these Regulations would have been adopted
as to the remaining portions, regardless of the invalidity of any part.
FEES
The Installation Fee charged if Brazos County Road & Bridge personnel install the
culvert for the permit applicant is shown on the Culvert Permit. (See attached fee
schedule on Culvert Permit Form) Page 12.
APPROVED AS AMENDED:
{or Randy Sims, County Judge date
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EXCEPT WHEN CONDITIONS MENTIONED ON
PAGE 3 & 4 (1 &2) (a thm e) ARE MET AND AGREED
UPON BY THE PROPERTY OWNER.
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BRAZOS COUNTY DRIVEWAY SIDEWALK, AND CULVERT PERMTr
Brazos County Road & Bridge • 2617 Highway 21 West - Bryan, Texas 77803 • Fax 979-
775- 0453 • Phone 979- 822 -2127
The area between a private property line and the private property line across the road is
called the County Right -of -Way. Because the Right -of -Way is Brazos County property,
a driveway, sidewalk, mailbox or any structure built or located within that Right -of -Way .
is a trespass and will require County permitting before beginning construction.
*To be completed by Applicant — please print: *DATE:
*APPLICANT /OWNER: *COUNTY ROAD:
*(Current) MAILING ADDRESS: County will contact applicant with culvert size.
CULVERT SIZE:
*PHONE NO:
County will assist as fallows:
SIZE AND INSTALL:
*PROPERTY OWNER: SIZE ONLY:
(Note: In subdivisions and on roads not maintained
COMMISSIONER PRECINCT: by Brazos County, the County will only size culvert;
the Owner will be responsible for installation)
*CULVERT LOCATION (if the property is located in a subdivision, please provide the lot and block
number; if not in a subdivision, provide approximate distance from the nearest intersecting road and
whether the entrance is on the left or right side of the roadway):
Legal description of property (required):
(min. diameter is 15 inches, min. length is 24
feet).
INSTALLATION FEE:
$150.00 minimum standard installation fee for culverts up to 36 inches in diameter, $200.00 for culverts
greater than 24 feet in length, consisting of $10.00 per foot. (Price on request for culverts larger than 36
inches in diameter).
The Commissioners Court of Brazos County, Texas, hereby authorizes you (Applicant) to (re) construct
facilities on the County right -of -way for development of access to your property abutting
located
provided you agree to and comply with the aforementioned responsibilities and requirements.
Commissioners Court of Brazos County, Texas
By:
County Engineer/ Designee
Adopted May 18, 2010 12
Vol. �� Pg
Acknowledgment
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
This instrument was acknowledged before me on
Notary Public
Printed Name:
by
My Commission Expires:
This permit shall not be valid until applicant signs the statement in which he /she agrees to comply with the
conditions herein.
1, the undersigned, hereby agree to accept and comply with the terms set out in this permit for
construction of access driveway facilities on road right -of -way.
Should the applicant/property owner elect to install a driveway improvement within the right -of -way
constructed of concrete pavement, brick or stone pavers, or other rigid material the applicant/owner
shall become solely responsible for the structure. Should removal of a portion or entire driveway or
mailbox become necessary for any reason deemed by Brazos County, the cost of removal, and the
cost for replacement, shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner.
I certify that I have read the Brazos County regulations (adopted May 18, 2010) and (amended July
13, 2010) and agree to abide by them
I further acknowledge and agree that the obligations and duties contained herein shall be binding on
Applicants, heirs, successors, and assigns.
Signed:
Acknowledgment
STATE OF TEXAS
This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date)
by (name or names of person
or persons acknowledging).
Notary Public
Printed Name:
My Commission Expires:
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Interlocai Cooperation Contract
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF &47,0-5 §
I. Parties
This Interlocal Cooperation Contract ( "Contract') is made and entered into
between the Texas Department f Public Safety ( "TDPS" a� �� a
subdivision of
the State of Texas, and the of
local political subdivision of the State of Texas.
11. Overview
The purpose of this Contract is to implement the provisions of Texas
Transportation Code Chapter 706. A local political subdivision may contract with
the TDPS to provide information necessary to deny renewal of the driver license of
a person who fails to appear for a complaint or citation or fails to pay or satisfy a
judgment ordering payment of a fine and cost in the manner ordered by the court
in a matter involving any offense that a court has jurisdiction of under Chapter 4,
Code of Criminal Procedure.
The TDPS has authority to contract with a private vendor ( "Vendor") pursuant to
Texas Transportation Code §706.008. The Vendor will provide the necessary
goods and services to establish an automated system ( "FTA System ") whereby
information regarding violators subject to the provisions of Texas Transportation
Code Chapter 706 may be accurately stored and accessed by the TDPS. Utilizing
the FTA System as a source of information, the TDPS may deny renewal of a
driver license to a person who is the subject of an FTA System entry.
Each local political subdivision contracting with the TDPS will pay monies to the
Vendor based on a fee certain established by this Contract. The TDPS will make
no direct or indirect payments to the Vendor. The Vendor will ensure that accurate
information is available to the TDPS, political subdivisions and persons seeking to
clear their licenses at all reasonable times.
111. Definitions
"Complaint" means notice of an offense as defined in Article 27.14(d) or Article
45.019, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Revised (11/04)
Vol. 13.5 pg. �%
"Department" or "TDPS" means the Texas Department of Public Safety
"Failure to Appear Program" or 'FTA Program refers to the implementation efforts
of all parties, including those system components provided by the TDPS, local
political subdivisions and the Vendor, including the FTA System.
"Failure to Appear System" or "FTA System" refers to the goods and services,
including all hardware, software, consulting services, telephone and related
support services, supplied by the Vendor.
"FTA Software" refers to computer software developed or maintained now or in the
future by the Vendor to support the FTA System.
"Originating Court" refers to the court in which an applicable violation has been
filed for which a person has failed to appear or failed to pay or satisfy a judgment
and which has submitted an appropriate FTA Report.
"State" refers to the State of Texas.
"Local political subdivision" refers to a city or county of the State of Texas.
Unless otherwise defined, terms used herein shall have the meaning assigned by
Texas Transportation Code Chapter 706 or other relevant statute. Terms not
defined in this Contract or by other relevant statutes shall be given their ordinary
meanings.
IV. Governing Law
This Contract is entered into pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 791
and is subject to the laws and jurisdiction of the State of Texas and shall be
construed and interpreted accordingly.
V. Venue
The parties agree that this contract is deemed performable in Travis County,
Texas, and that venue for any suit arising from the interpretation or enforcement of
this Contract shall lie in Travis County, Texas.
VI. Application and Scope of Contract
This Contract applies to each FTA Report submitted to and accepted by the TDPS
or the Vendor by the local political subdivision pursuant to the authority of Texas
Transportation Code Chapter 706.
Revised (11/04)
Vol. 1 5 pg. / / 2
VII. Required Warning on Citation for Traffic Law Violations
A peace officer authorized to issue citations within the jurisdiction of the local
political subdivision shall issue a written warning to each person to whom the
officer issues a citation for a traffic law violation. This warning shall be provided in
addition to any other warnings required by law. The warning must state in
substance that if the person fails to appear in court for the prosecution of the
offense or if the person fails to pay or satisfy a judgment ordering the payment of a
fine and cost in the manner ordered by the court, the person may be denied
renewal of the person's driver license. The written warning may be printed on the
citation or on a separate instrument.
VIII. FTA Report
If the person fails to appear or fails to pay or satisfy a judgment as required by law,
the local political subdivision may submit an FTA Report containing the following
information:
(1) the jurisdiction in which the alleged offense occurred;
(2) the name of the local political subdivision submitting the report;
(3) the name, date of birth and Texas driver license number of the person who
failed to appear or failed to pay or satisfy a judgment;
(4) the date of the alleged violation;
(5) a brief description of the alleged violation;
(6) a statement that the person failed to appear or failed to pay or satisfy a
judgment as required by law;
(7) the date that the person failed to appear or failed to pay or satisfy a judgment;
and
(8) any other information required by the TDPS.
There is no requirement that a criminal warrant be issued in response to the
person's failure to appear. The local political subdivision must make reasonable
efforts to ensure that all FTA Reports are accurate, complete and non - duplicative.
IX. Clearance Reports
The originating court that files the FTA Report has a continuing obligation to
review the report and promptly submit appropriate additional information or reports
to the Vendor or the TDPS. The clearance report shall identify the person, state
whether or not a fee was required, advise the TDPS to lift the denial of renewal
and state the grounds for the action. All clearance reports must be submitted
within five business days of the time and date that the originating court receives
appropriate payment or other information that satisfies the citizen's obligation to
that court.
Revised (11/04) 3
Vol. / 3 5 pg. 113
To the extent that a local political subdivision utilizes the FTA Program by
submitting an FTA Report, there is a corresponding obligation to collect the
statutorily required $30.00 administrative fee. If the person is acquitted of the
underlying offense for which the original FTA Report was filed, the originating court
shall not require payment of the administrative fee. The local political subdivision
shall submit a clearance report within five business days advising the TDPS to lift
the denial of renewal and identifying the grounds for the action.
The local political subdivision must promptly file a clearance report upon payment
of the administrative fee and:
(1) the perfection of an appeal of the case for which the warrant of arrest was
issued or judgment arose;
(2) the dismissal of the charge for which the warrant of arrest was issued or
judgment arose;
(3) the posting of a bond or the giving of other security to reinstate the charge for
which the warrant was issued;
(4) the payment or discharge of the fine and cost owed on an outstanding
judgment of the court; or
(5) other suitable arrangement to pay the fine and cost within the court's discretion.
The TDPS will not continue to deny renewal of the person's driver license after
receiving notice from the local political subdivision that the FTA Report was
submitted in error or has been destroyed in accordance with the local political
subdivision's record retention policy.
X. Compliance with Law
The local political subdivision understands and agrees that it will comply with all
local, state and federal laws in the performance of this Contract, including
administrative rules adopted by the TDPS.
XI. Accounting Procedures
An officer collecting fees pursuant to Texas Transportation Code §706.006 shall
keep separate records of the funds and shall deposit the funds in the appropriate
municipal or county treasury. The custodian of the municipal or county treasury
may deposit such fees in an interest- bearing account and retain the interest
earned thereon for the local political subdivision. The custodian shall keep
accurate and complete records of funds received and disbursed in accordance
with this Contract and the governing statutes.
Revised (11/04) [� 4
V.I. 65 Pg
The custodian shall remit $20.00 of each fee collected pursuant to Texas
Transportation Code §706.006 to the Comptroller on or before the last day of each
calendar quarter and retain $10.00 of each fee for payment to the Vendor and
credit to the general fund of the municipal or county treasury.
XII. Payments to Vendor
The TDPS has contracted with OmniBase Services of Texas ( "Vendor "), a
corporation organized and incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas, with
its principal place of business in Austin, Texas, to assist with the implementation of
the FTA Program.
Correspondence to the Vendor may be addressed as follows:
OmniBase Services of Texas
7320 North Mo Pac Expressway, Suite 310
Austin, Texas 78731
(512) 346 -6511 ext. 100; (512) 346 -9312 (fax)
The local political subdivision must pay the Vendor a fee of $6.00 per person for
each violation which has been reported to the Vendor and for which the local
political subdivision has subsequently collected the statutorily required $30.00
administrative fee. In the event that the person has been acquitted of the
underlying charge, no payment will be made to the Vendor or required of the local
political subdivision.
The parties agree that payment shall be made by the local political subdivision to
the Vendor no later than the last day of the month following the close of the
calendar quarter in which the payment was received by the local political
subdivision.
XIII. Litigation and Indemnity
In the event that the local political subdivision is aware of litigation in which this
Contract or Texas Transportation Code Chapter 706 is subject to constitutional,
statutory, or common -law challenge, or is struck down by judicial decision, the
local political subdivision shall make a good faith effort to notify the TDPS
immediately.
Each party may participate in the defense of a claim or suit affecting the FTA
Program, but no costs or expenses shall be incurred for any party by the other
party without written consent.
Revised (11/04) 5
,
Vol. Pg- ---"" --
To the extent authorized by law, the local political subdivision agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless the TDPS against any claims, suits, actions, damages and
costs of every nature or description arising out of or resulting from the
performance of this Contract, and the local political subdivision further agrees to
satisfy any final judgment awarded against the local political subdivision or the
TDPS arising from the performance of this Contract, provided said claim, suit,
action, damage, judgment or related cost is not attributed by the judgment of a
court of competent jurisdiction to the sole negligence of the TDPS.
It is the agreement of the parties that any litigation involving the parties to this
Contract may not be compromised or settled without the express consent of the
TDPS, unless such litigation does not name the TDPS as a party.
This section is subject to the statutory rights and duties of the Attorney General for
the State of Texas.
XIV. Contract Modification
No modifications, amendments or supplements to, or waivers of, any provision of
this Contract shall be valid unless made in writing and executed in the same
manner as this Contract.
XV. Severability
If any provision of this Contract is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under
present or future laws effective during the term hereof, such provision shall be fully
severable. This Contract shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid
or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part hereof, and the remaining
provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by the
illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its severance therefrom.
XVI. Multiple Counterparts
This agreement may be executed in a number of identical counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original for all purposes and all of which constitutes,
collectively, one agreement. But, in making proof of this agreement, it shall not be
necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
XVII. Effective Date of Contract
This contract shall be in effect from and after the date that the final signature
is set forth below. This contract shall automatically renew on a yearly basis.
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However, either party may terminate this agreement upon thirty days written
notice to the other party. Notice may be given at the following addresses:
L al Political Subdivision Texas Department of Public Safety
Safety Project Administrator, FTA Program
3 v 5805 North Lamar Boulevard
dW 332- Austin, Texas 78773 -0001
(512) 424 -5948 [fax)
Notice is effective upon receipt or three days after deposit in the U. S. mail,
whichever occurs first. After termination, the local political subdivision has a
continuing obligation to report dispositions and collect fees for all violators in the
FTA System at the time of termination.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY
Oscar Ybarra
Chief of Finance
LOCAL POLITICALSUBDIVISIOW
Authorized Signature
cou
Date Title
713-10
Date
`An additional page may be attached if more than one signature is required to
execute this Contract on behalf of the local political subdivision. Each signature
block must contain the person's title and date.
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ADDENDUM TO EXHIBIT 1 OF THE AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE
(ATM) LOCATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BRAZOS COUNTY AND
ATM VENTURES /BRAZOS.VALLEY BANK DATED OCTOBER 11 2008
Name of Business: (Location of ATM):
Address:
City /State/Zip:
Phone/Fax:
Contact/Title:
Owner /Officer -- Signature/Title
ATMV / -- Signature/Title
17020 Seven Pines Dr.
Spring, TX 77379 -4529
Voice: 281-376-8502
Fax: 281-376-8930
Web: http: / /atmventures.con
e -mail: david @atmventures.com
-kr
Brazos County Health Department
201 North Texas Avenue
Bryan, TX 77803
(979)361- 4440/(979) 823 -2275
Pat Howard
Randy Sims, County Judge
* ATM Ventures/Brazos Valley Bank will be solely responsible for all costs and expenses
incurred in installation or build out to accommodate the ATM. Additionally, ATM
Ventures /Brazos Valley Bank will be solely responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in the
installation and usage of all telephone lines and/or equipment needed for the ATM.
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TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT
Application for IndilZent Defense Expense Reimbursement
County
Brazos
County Judge
Randy Sims
Financial Officer
Katie Conner
Address
200 S. Texas Ave, Suite 332
Address
Bryan, Texas 77803
200 S. Texas Ave, Suite
218
Bryan, Texas 77803
Telephone
979 -361 -4102
Telephone Number
979 - 361 -4359
Number
Fax Number
979 - 361 -4503
Fax Number
979 - 361 -4188
E -mail Address
rsims@co.bTazos.tx.us
E -mail Address
kconner co.brazos.tx.us
County's Payee
17460004330
Number (assigned by
the Comptroller)
Reason For Reimbursement Request:
Capital murder trial
Itemized Request use attachments if necessary)
Invoice
Description
Unit Cost
Amount Requested
Number
(If
on Invoice
Applicable)
6 /l /lOThusen
Expert
325.00
Expert consulting
200.00
Expert
4,900.00
Expert testimony
19,752.90
Rate Basis for Capital murder
80,000.00
6/2/1 OThusen
Investigation expense
885.60
Expense for Capital murder
1,325.23
Rate Basis for Capital murder
8,277.76
Investigation
1,430.43
Expert testimony
4,825.00
Rate Basis for Capital murder
80,000.00
6/2/1 OThusen
Rate Basis for Capital Murder
20,000.00
Expense for Capital Murder
1,525.98
51511 OThusen
Expense for Capital Murder
943.82
5/24/1 OThuesn
Investigation expense
19,403.74
6/24/10 Thuesen
Investigation expense for
1,529.26
Capital murder
103.66
Expense for Capital murder
Invoices and supporting Total Amount 245,428.38
documents must be attached Requested
for this request to be
considered.
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We certify that we have reviewed our plans submitted to the Office of Court Administration
and that the plans specify the same criteria established to qualify for the Formula Grant
Award for this fiscal year. We affirm that this reimbursement request was for actual litigation
expenses for indigent defendants or indigent juvenile respondents, or that it has been paid to
improve indigent defense service in our county (attach supporting documentation for the
Judge
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RESOLUTION NO. 10 -012
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT ZONES (RIIZs) INTO FEDERAL TAX LAW TO ASSIST IN
ADDRESSING THE NATIONWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING SHORTFALL.
WHEREAS, the infrastructure inadequacies plaguing our communities - crumbling
bridges, aging highways, rail, ports, and mass transit, mid deteriorating water and
sewer systems - are in dire need of maintenance and improvement;
WHEREAS, the American Society of Civil Engineers estimates the national
infrastructure needs more than $2.2 trillion dollars over the next five years to
maintain its current status;
WHEREAS, the State of Texas will be home to 33 million people by 2030, requiring
strategic investments in critical infrastructure to keep up with growth in the State's
economy and population;
WHEREAS, in 2005, States and localities accounted for 75 percent of total
infrastructure spending;
WHEREAS, federal, state and local budgets are under constraints and cuts;
WHEREAS, RIIZs provide an innovative opportunity to allow regional and local
solutions to infrastructure funding challenges by encouraging private- sector
investment through a favorable tax treatment of funds and streamlined, established
approval processes;
WHEREAS, RIIZs further defines a commitment to upgrading our infrastructure
nationwide, while protecting our environment, boosting the economy and creating
jobs;
WHEREAS, RIIZs uphold proven regional and local infrastructure investment decision -
making processes by going through the local regional planning organization, and
maintaining consistency, transparency and accountability, tying infrastructure
investments closely to a region's approved plans, the local community's needs and the
overall public good;
WHEREAS, regional planning organizations and our governing boards of appointed and
local elected officials are knowledgeable about infrastructure issues, and have
expertise in regional infrastructure financing, planning and development, and
implementing new strategies to determine appropriate infrastructure investments;
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WHEREAS, local governments own and operate the majority of our nation's
infrastructure and the local elected officials are closest to the people, being
accountable and responsive to the needs of communities;
WHEREAS, RIIZs offer new options to fund infrastructure improvements and
construction urban, suburban and rural that are shelf- ready, many of which are
critical to preserving, maintaining and making our system safer; and
WHEREAS, RIIZs are revenue positive for government by providing the private entity
only the marginal tax rate on investments made; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS that:
PART I: The Commissioners Court authorizes Brazos County to call upon Congress
to enact legislation enabling the establishment of RIIZs, and
PART 2: A copy of this resolution be forwarded to all members of Congress from
Texas.
PART 3: The Commissioners Court fully endorses the establishment of RIIZs into
federal tax law and hereby requests the Central Texas congressional
delegation to actively advocate for the enactment of RITZ legislation.
ADOPTED this the day of July, 2010.
Q &�
Randy Sims County Judge
111A, ,III
Lloyd assermann, Commissioner Duane Peters, Commissioner
Precinct 1 Precinct 2
Kenny Mallard, ommissione Ir
Precinct 3 Precinct 4
ATTEST:
Karen McQueen, County Clerk
Resolution Supporting Establishment of RllZs
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