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NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA.
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BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY WILL MEET IN
REGULAR SESSION ON MAY 13. 2014 AT 10 :00 AM IN THE
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING, 200 SOUTH TEXAS AVE.. SUITE 106, BRYAN, TX 7-7803
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - U.S. and Texas Rag - Chaplain G.H. Jones and
Commissioner Mallard.
2. Call for Citizen input and /or concerns.
Consider and take action on agenda items 3 - 17:
3. Request from the Treasurer's Office for Indemnification of $935.85 that was incurred in 2005, h is
requested that these funds are repienished from contingency funds
G Request from the Infomabon Technology Department for out -of -state travel for Tate Tumioseed to
5 Authorization and creation of a base amount for the credit card cieanng account with JP Morgan
Chase. Amount to be $1,000.
6, payment authorization to Slueline Rental in the amount of $436.69 for rental equipment for Facility
Services: amount of invoice exceeded purchase order,
7. Payment authorization to American Fire & Safety in the amount of $9,765.00 for fire alarm inspections
for the Jalt a purchase order was not obtained in advance.
g Payment authonzabon to CATCO Ventures in the amount of $175.00 for a uniform hat used for Honor
Guard; a purchase order was not obtained in advance.
y, Request from Juvenile Services for the fonowing reclassifications effective May 24 2014. The
foliowina changes have not effect on the FY 14 budoet.
• a Delete JPO -',JPC-C (Juvenile Probation Officer), Class Code 1885 Position 1, Group 1B Step
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3. Pay Code 014
• b Create Detention supervisor, Class Code 2857 Position 2. Group 16 Step 3. Pay Code 014
10 Consider and take action on the ETC Texas Pipeline utility permit to construct road bore under Peach
Creek Cut -off Road Proiect will lay 16" oioefine for transportation of natural pas. Site is located in
Precinct 1.
.., 1 Consider and take action on the ETC Texas Pipeline utility permit to construct road bore under Peach
Creek Road Proiect will lay 16" pipeline for transportation of natural gas. Site is iocated in Precinct 1.
12.
13, Budget Amendments.
Budget Amendments FY 13114 31.1 thru 31.6
14, Personnel Change of Status.
Personnel Action Forms
15. Payment of Claims.
16. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government
Code to deliberate the purchase exchange, lease, or value of real property.
17. Cortsioer and possible actor on the Executive Session.
18 Acknowledgement of the Brazos County Emergency Services District No 4 independent Auditom'
RORoR and Financial Statements for the year ended September 30, 2013.
19. Acknowledgement of System Administrator designation with JP Morgan Chase.
20. Sheriffs report on inmate population,
21. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics.
22. Call for Citizen input and /or concerns.
23. Adjourn.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comment during the Commission Meeting may he for all matters. both an and off the agenda, and oe limited to four
minutes per parson. Persons are Invited to submit, comments in writing on the agenda hams anNOr attend and make comment
at the Commission maeling. Members of the public are reminded that the Brazos County Commissioners Court is a
Constitutional Court, whh boss judicial MC legislative powers, created under Article V, Section 1 and Section 18 of the Tstow
Constitution. As a Constitutional Court the Brazos County Commissioners Court also,possasaes me power to issue a
Contempt of Court 2hation under Section 91.024 of the Tams Local Government Code. Accordingly, members of the public In
attenpance at any Regular. Special andlor Emergency meeting of the Court snag conduct themselves with proper respac' and
decorum in speaking to, andor addressing the Court: in participating in public discussions before the Court; and in all actions
in the presence of are Court 7how members of the public who are inappropriately amred ancyor who do not oondacl
themselves in an orderly and appraonate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting. Refusal to abide by the Courts Order
and/or continued disruptgn 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 to-the demeaning of any indwiduai
or group. Neither- is it the intention of the Court to allow a member (o' members) of the public to ansut. 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, protane, aauting or threatening language directed toward the Court andlor any persor In me Coun presarc,
andior racial, ethnic or gender slurs a epithets will not be tolerated. Violation o` these rules may resuh in the following
aanChprra:
1, cancellation of a speaker's time.
2. removal from the Commissioners Court
3. a Contempt Citation; andlor
4, such other and/or criminal sanctions as may be authorized
uhde� the Co ietihrtior, Stances and Copes of the State of Texas.
The County Commissioners Court can deliberate or lake action only if a matter has been listed on an agerma property posted
prior to the meeting. During the public comment period. speakers may address matters not timed on the pubtisned agenda. The
Open Meeting Law does not Mowery problbh responses to public comments by the Commusionsis Court Howave:..
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 pubic has notice of at matters the Commissioners Court will consider, the County
Judge and/or Commissioners may choose not to respond to public comments, except to correct facial 1113su2aes, ratite
existing policy in response tc an inquiry or- to ask that a matter be Isteo on a future agenda. See Texas Open Meetings Act ?
551.042.
INVOCATION
Any invoratlon that may be oftnet before the official san of the Cour. meeting mail be ¢ and for the benefr. of tyre Court The
views or beliefs expresses by the invocation spsake- nave not been pmviousy reviewed or approved by the Court and no no!
necessarily represent the refigdus pellets or views o` the Court in pan a as a whole. No member of the community, is required
to attend 'or participate in the invocation anc such de appn will have no impact On their right to activity participate ir. the
busmaes of the Court.
7ne Commissioners Courtroom of me County Administration Building, 200 South Texas Ave., Suite 1DE, Bryan, TX T7803 is
wheelcnar acmssiMe. Handicap panting spaces are available Acv request for sign interpretive services must be made two
working days before me meeting. To make arrangements, passe call (979) 3851102
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BRAZOS COUNTY
BRYANJEXAS
MINUTES
May 13, 2014
BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
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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 10:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 with the following members of the Court present:
Duane Peters, County Judge, Presiding;
Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner of Precinct 1, Absent;
Sammy Catalena, Commissioner of Precinct 2, Absent;
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.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance -
U.S. and Texas Flag - Chaplain G.H. Jones and Commissioner Mallard.
Call for Citizen input and /or concerns.
Dr. Doug Vance, Director of Juvenile Services introduced a new employee, Clay
Thomas who is the new Detention Superintendent.
Consider and take action on agenda items 3 - 17:
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3. Request from the Treasurer's Office for Indemnification of $935.85 that was incurred in
2005. It is requested that these funds are replenished from contingency funds.
Ls Item 3.0 f
A copy is attached.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Kenny Mallard, Seconded by County Judge
Duane Peters. Passed. 3 -0. Members voting Aye: Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members
Absent: Catalena . Wassermann .
4. Request from the Information Technology Department for out -of -state travel for Tate
Turnipseed to attend the VMWorld 2014 Training Conference in San Francisco,
California. Dates of travel are August 24 -28, 2014.
8f Item 4.Ddf
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Kenny Mallard. Passed. 3-0. Members voting Aye: Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members
Absent: Catalena , Wassermann .
5. Authorization and creation of a base amount for the credit card clearing account with JP
Morgan Chase. Amount to be $1,000.
0 Item 5.0 f
This will allow defendants the opportunity to pay court costs and fines with a credit
card on site.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Kenny Mallard. Passed. 3 -0. Members voting Aye: Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members
Absent: Catalena , Wassermann.
6. Payment authorization to Blueline Rental in the amount of $438.69 for rental equipment
for Facility Services; amount of invoice exceeded purchase order.
E Item &W
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Kenny Mallard. Passed. 3 -0. Members voting Aye: Cauley, Mallard, Peters. Members
Absent: Catalena , Wassermann .
Payment authorization to American Fire & Safety in the amount of $9,765.00 for fire
alarm inspections for the Jail; a purchase order was not obtained in advance.
Item TO
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Kenny Mallard, Seconded by Commissioner
Irma Cauley. Passed. 3 -0. Members voting Aye: Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members
Absent: Catalena , Wassermann.
8. Payment authorization to CATCO Ventures in the amount of $175.00 for a uniform hat
used for Honor Guard; a purchase order was not obtained in advance.
V Item 8.Ddf
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Kenny Mallard, Seconded by County Judge
Duane Peters. Passed. 3 -0. Members voting Aye: Cauley , Mallard , Peters . Members
Absent: Catalena , Wassermann .
9. Request from Juvenile Services for the following reclassifications effective May 24,
2014. The following changes have not effect on the FY 14 budget.
Item 9.Ddf
. a. Delete JPO- TJPC -O (Juvenile Probation Officer), Class Code 1885 Position 1,
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Group 18 Step 3, Pay Code 014
b. Create Detention Supervisor, Class Code 2857 Position 2, Group 18 Step 3,
Pay Code 014
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Kenny Mallard. Passed. 3 -0. Members voting Aye: Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members
Absent: Catalena , Wassermann .
10. Consider and take action on the ETC Texas Pipeline utility permit to construct road bore
under Peach Creek Cut -off Road. Project will lay 16" pipeline for transportation of
natural gas. Site is located in Precinct 1.
L4: Item 10.0
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Kenny Mallard. Passed. 3 -0. Members voting Aye: Cauley, Mallard , Peters . Members
Absent: Catalena . Wassermann .
11. Consider and take action on the ETC Texas Pipeline utility permit to construct road bore
under Peach Creek Road. Project will lay 16" pipeline for transportation of natural gas.
Site is located in Precinct 1.
6: Item 11.odf
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Kenny Mallard. Passed. 3 -0. Members voting Aye: Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members
Absent: Catalena , Wassermann.
12. Consider and take action on the ETC Texas Pipeline utility permit to construct road bore
under Tonkaway Lake Road. Project will lay 16" pipeline for transportation of natural
gas. Site is located in Precinct 2.
M Item 12.0
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Kenny Mallard. Passed. 3 -0. Members voting Aye: Cauley, Mallard, Peters. Members
Absent: Catalena . Wassermann .
13. Budget Amendments.
Budget Amendments FY 13/14 31.1 thru 31.6
LO Item 13.odf
31.1 Reallocate funds for Juvenile Services - Detention
31.2 Transfer funds from Non - Departmental to Juvenile Services and Health
Department
31.3 Transfer funds from Non - Departmental to Commissioners Court
31.4 Reallocate funds for Expo Center
31.5 Reallocate funds for COPS Technology Grant
31.6 To realize venue tax collected for Hotel Occupancy Tax
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Kenny Mallard, Seconded by Commissioner
Irma Cauley. Passed. 3 -0. Members voting Aye: Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members
Absent: Catalena , Wassermann.
14. Personnel Change of Status.
Personnel Action Forms
Item 14.0
A copy of the Personnel Change of Status requests is attached.
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Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Kenny Mallard. Passed. 3 -0. Members voting Aye: Cauley, Mallard, Peters . Members
Absent: Catalena , Wassermann.
15. Payment of Claims.
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r- BILL LIST 05.13.14.1)df
7121305 through 7121534
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Kenny Mallard, Seconded by Commissioner
Irma Cauley. Passed. 3 -0. Members voting Aye: Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members
Absent: Catalena , Wassermann .
16. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government
Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
At this point, the County Judge announced the Court would consider items 18 through
22 then return to convene into Executive Session.
Having considered the previously noted agenda items, at 10:13 a.m. the County Judge
closed the meeting to the public. He asked that the following individuals stay for the
session:
Candy Gallego, Executive Assistant
Bill Ballard, Civil Counsel
Joe Salvato, Right -of -Way Agent
Alan Munger, County Engineer
17. Consider and possible action on the Executive Session.
At 10:39 a.m. the County Judge announced the meeting open to the public and
announced that no action would be taken on the Closed Executive Session.
18. Acknowledgement of the Brazos County Emergency Services District No. 4 Independent
Auditors' Report and Financial Statements for the year ended September 30, 2013.
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The Court acknowledged receipt of the Brazos County Emergency Services District No.
4 audit report.
19. Acknowledgement of System Administrator designation with JP Morgan Chase.
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The Court acknowledged the System Administrator designation with JP Morgan Chase.
20. Sheriffs report on inmate population.
Chief Deputy Jim Stewart stated there were 616 inmates in jail, 52 have electronic
monitors and 14 are pending for monitors.
21. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics.
Commissioner Mallard reported that he and Commissioner Cauley recently
returned from Washington D.C. They worked hard meeting with Congressmen and
Senators.
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22. Call for Citizen input and /or concerns.
23. Adjourn.
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The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting held May 13, 2014 have
been examined and are approved in open Court this _K day of
2014, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
Duane Peters
County Judge
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Satftmy Catal a
Commissio r, Precinct 2
Commissioner, Precinct
Attest:
Karen McQueen
County Clerk
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Lloyd W ssermann
Commissioner, Precinct 1
Kenny Mallard
Commissioner, P cinct 3
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BRAZOSCOUNTY
BRYAN, TEXAS
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
ORDER OF INDEMNIFICATION
OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY TREASURER
WHEREAS, the County of Brazos is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, and
WHEREAS, the Texas Local Government Code § 157.903 authorizes the County of
Brazos to indemnify its elected or appointed county officers against personal liability for
the loss of county fiords, or loss of or damage to personal property, incurred by the officer
in the performance of of official duties if the loss was not the result of the officer's
negligence or criminal action, and
WHEREAS, the County of Brazos finds it appropriate to indemnify, defend and hold
Harmless its County Treasurer for the loss of county funds, incurred by the County
Treasurer in the performance of her official duties if the loss was not the result of the
officer's negligence or criminal action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Brazos County Commissioners Court
as follows:
To the extent permitted by the Constitution of the State of Texas and Texas Local
Government Code §157.903, the Brazos County Treasurer shall be indemnified against
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personal liability for the loss of county funds, specifically Four Hundred Eighty Four and .58/100
dollars ($484.58), incurred in 2005 by the Treasurer for the overpayment of FICA payable and
specifically Four Hundred Fifty One and .27/100 dollars ($451.27), incurred in 2005 by the
Treasurer for the overpayment of Federal payable.
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ADOPTED this ' J day of 2014 by a vote of AYES
And _ NAYS.
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DEPARTMENT:
,MEETING DATE:
SUBJECT:
BRAZOS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
.ACTION FORM
Road & Bridge
May 13, 2014
Utility Permit — E'f'C Texas Pipeline, Ltd
;Consider and take action on the' ETC Texas Pipclirie utility permit to construct road
bore under Peach Creek Cut =off Road. Project will Lay, .1 G "f pipeline for transportation
of natural gas. Site is located in Precinct 1.
SUBMITTED BY:
jo T. Salvato
Right of Way Agent
APPROVED BY:
Lloyd V asset a n
Commissioner Precinct 1
This request is ze� 0 / DENIED 0 by Commissioners' Court
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Duane Peters, County Judge
DATE: 55(3Ijq
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TO: THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
Comes now ��J 11 U-u W12 U, I I 1coml;any name], hereinafter referred to as
"Company" a _ ftthiej Colpotation, with authority to transact business in Texas, acting by and
through its duly authorized representative, and hereby petitions the County Engineer for the right to lay, construct,
maintain, repair and /or operate equipment under, over, across and/or along certain County Roads as shown on drawings
and diagrams attached hereto and said location described as follows:
Facility to Cross Rond
Road jqrune &r Block N tmber
Length of
Crossing
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
CHECK ONE)
Bored
Jacked
Driven
Cased
Facility to Parallel County Road within Right-Of-Way
Road Nome and Block Numbcr - From To Distance
CONs'rRUCTIOdI TYPE
II /�
Diumeterom wall Thickness
Material. Specification ,G io40:r2
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Minimum Yield Strength
Maximum Operation Pressure
High Pressure Underground ❑ Low Pressure Underground
Pipeline (60 psi or greater Pipeline (60 psi operating
operating pressure) pressure)
The location and description of the proposed installation and appurtenances must be fully shown on the attached detailed
drawings.
The Company shall commence actual constructi�VQrk in good faith within GO days from the dote of said permit and
shall complete said construction /work within _ working days. (COMPANY MUST FILL 1N). If such
construction is not begun by the 60"' day. Conrpany_wiiI be required to apply for a new permit.
Company declares that prior to tiling this application, it has ascertained the location of all existing utilities, both aerial and
underground, and the filing of this application is prima facia evidence (lint the proposed installation will not conflict with
any existing utility.
A copy'ol'this permit shall be kept at the job site any time work is being perfumed.
It is expressly stipulated that this Permit is a license for permissive use only and that the placing of facilities upon public
property pursuant to this permit shall not operate to create o- vest any property right in said holder.
It is undeistood and agreed that the rights and privileges herein set out are granted only to the extent of the County's right,
title and interest in the land to be entered upon and used by the holder and the holder will at all times assume risk of and
indemnify, defend and save harmless Brazos County from and against any and all loss, damages, cost or expense arising
in any manner on account of the exercise or anempted exercise by said holder of the aforesaid rights and privileges.
Any deviation from these specifications must be approved by Brazos County Engineer's Office or its designated
representative.
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Approval of County Engineer's Office may take as long as two weeks after complete application is received
Applicant agrees to comply with all rules of the County Commissioners and the County Engineer in construction of said
installation attached hereto as BRAZOS COUNTY DESIGN STANDARDS AND SAFETY PRECAUTION
REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY and incorporated
herein for reference.
In the event Company fails to obtain a permil prior to the installation or does not install utilities in compliance whh
installation requirements sel forth herein (i.e. depth, location, etc), Company assuones all fin racial respousibiliq, for
danurges an for destruction of lines, cables, etc. based upon its failre ra comply Ivith Brazos Canna, requirements.
Applicant agrees that if Brazos County demonstrates a violation of fire terms of this policy, Applicant slipidntes that
requisites for injunctive relief exist and that Brazos County Is entitled to relief enjoining any conduct by applicant
which is contrary to the policies.
This pehsnll Is a revocable permit. Brazos Cou ly reserves the right to revoke this permit at any time, in the sole
discretion of Bruzns County, far interests of public health, safety or welfare, or fa- failure to repah- any danages upon
den nmud, or for any other reason deemed sufficient by Brazos County.
fu the event Company fails to comply with any or fill of the requirements as set forth herein, the County may take such
action as 11 deems appropriate to compel compliance. The County Enghheer further retains the right to revoke this
Pernit by verbal notification to the ApplicanflCanpany.
Failure to obtain this permit a n for notify the County Engineer's Office within 24 hours of beginning construction
shall constitute grounds forJob shutdown.
By signing below, I certify that i am authorized to represent the Company listed below, and that the Company agrees to
the conditions/provisions included in this pennit.
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PIPELINE UTILITY APPROVAL
Brazos County offers no objection to the proposed location of the utility in the County right of way as shown by
accompanying drawings and notice dated OS' OS' a?—,Of except as noted below:
(Month/Day/Year)
EXCEPTIONS:
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Vol. 202 Pg. A3
BRAZOS COUNTY ROADWAY SAFETY AND ROAD
PRESERVATION STANDARDS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN
BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY
A. General Requirements
1. Adequate drainage shall be maintained in ditches at all times.
2. Permittee will use best management practices
examples of BMPs) to minimize erosion
installation.
(`BMP ") (EPA and TCEQ both provide lists of
and sedimentation resulting from the proposed
3. The permittee shall take precautions to avoid damage to property. All County Right, of Way and
property shall be restored to its original condition, as far as practical, in the opinion of the County
Engineer or appointed representative.
4. The construction and maintenance of such utility shall not interfere with the property or rights of a
prior occupant.
5. Permittee shall not interfere with other utilities located in the right of way. In the event damages occur,
permittee will be liable to the County or other utilities running through the right of way.
6. County Engineer shall determine whether or not permittce's plans shall inconvenience the public. If it
is determined that inconvenience to the public exists, then the County Engineer will decide
whether such project will be allowed or if an alternative exists so as not to inconvenience the public.
R Safety Requirements
1. Proper traffic control measures must be put in place prior to beginning work and remain in place during
the duration of the job: All traffic control measures must follow the Texas' Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TMUTCD). See Traffic Control Requirements below.
2. During construction, all safety regulations of the Texas Department of Transportation shall be observed.
3. Permittee must take such precautions and measures, including placing and displaying safety devices,
as may be necessary, in order to safely conduct the public through the project area. Company
shall provide flagmen, signs, signals or devices necessary to provide complete safety to the public.
4. Adequate provisions must be made to cause minimum inconveniences to traffic and adjacent property
owners.
5. No cable, conduit and/or pole line shall be laid, constructed, maintained and/or repaired so as to
constitute a danger or hazard of any kind to persons or vehicles using such road. Any poles placed
in the Right of Way for future installation shall be placed at the back of the Right of Way.
Exceptions may be approved by the County Engineer.
C. Traffic Control Plan
A traffic control plan, pursuant to the TMUTCD or Engineered Traffic Control Plan must be provided
for the following:
a. any construction (i.e. pit, excavation, hole) left open overnight, requires specific
nip-httirne traffic control measures pursuant to the TMUTCD;
b. if construction is within ten (10) feet of the roadway; or
c. any work performed in the road right -of -way;
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2. Plan must be attached to the permit and kept at the job site anytime work is being performed.
3. Plan must set forth the time of completion for the job.
D. Design Standards
1. All overhead installations shall conform to clearance standards of the Texas Department of
Transportation and the pole be placed in the designated area for power specified as set forth in
the Texas Utilities Code, Section 181.045.
2. All pole installation (including lighting) shall be placed at the backside of the Right of Way to ensure
safety to the public. Any pole placed in violation of this requirement will be required to be moved
to the appropriate location at the company's expense. Exceptions may be approved by the County
Engineer,
3. All underground installations shall (these are minimum depths — utility may place deeper):
a. be placed at a minimum depth of forty -eight (48) inches below the top of the pavement;
b. be at least thirty -six (36) inches below ditch flow line when installatiorris within the area
measured from top of bank to top of bank;
c. be at least forty -eight (48) inches below ditch flow line if low pressure gas or petroleum lines.
For high pressure gas and petroleum lines, see High Pressure Pipelines requirements listed
below;
d. not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement. Exceptions may apply in rights of
way of less thart 60'.
4. Water Lines: All water lines must be a minimum 36- inches below the ditch flow line and cased.
Waterlines shall be cased if crossing under the roadway.
5. Utilities in all new developments that have 60 feet or greater of right of way shall be installed within
designated locations based upon the type of utility. The locations shall be as follows: (measured
from back of right -of -way).
Power -0 -2 feet, nominally i'
Phone— 2 -4 feet, nominally 3'
Gas — 4 -6 feet, nominally 5'
Cable — 6-8 feet, nominally 7'
6. Utilities with less than 60 feet right -of -way in all new developments shall install the utility, in a similar
manner as referenced in No. 3 above, however, the County Engineer or its designated
representative will provide final approval of each utility location.
The length of any trench to be opened in advance of the pipe, conduit or ducts may not bey longer than
400' if left open over night or unattended.
8. Crossings under a county road shall:
a. be bored or jacked. ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN CUTS WITHIN COUNTY ROAD PAVEMENT;
b. be pressure grouted for the full length of the crossing if the annular space between pipe and
casing and soil exceeds one (1) inch. Brazos County must be given 24 hours notice of
pressure grouting operations and have the opportunity to have an inspector on sitelto observe
pressure grouting operations;
c. TxDOT Standard Specification Item 476 shall be followed for all boring, jacking, tunneling
and joints.
Vol. 202 Pg.
9. Bore Pits
a. no pits shall remain open longer than 2 days;
b. all pits shall have proper traffic control measures in place. See Traffic Control Plan listed above.
c. pits shall NOT be located within ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement without prior
approval from the County Engineer or his representative;
d. when pits are to remain open for more than 8 hours, due diligence will be used in protecting
the spoil pile to prevent drainage problems;
e. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to
protect pavement integrity; '
f. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require pits be placed
further from the edge of road.
10. Any installation within ten (10) feet of edge of pavement shall meet the following:
a. location must be approved by the County Engineer or his representative
b. backfilled with cement stabilized material. .
c. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to
protect pavement integrity.
d. all excess water and mud shall be removed from the trench prior to backfilling. i Any backfill
placed during a rainy period or at other times where excess water cannot be prevented
from entering the trench will be considered TEMPORARY and shall be replaced with
PERMANENT cement stabilized material as soon as weather permits;
e. all disturbed base and pavement materials shall be removed and restored to the satisfaction of
the County Engineer or his representatives.
f. no side or lateral tamping to fill voids under the base-and pavement materials is allowed.
11. Company must be careful to not jeopardize the slope or integrity of the shoulder of the road. In the
event Company damages the slope, shoulder or any other portion of the right -of -way, Company
will be responsible for repairing the damage and replacing the right -of -way to the'. condition it
was prior to commencing construction.
12. Operation of construction and /or maintenance equipment on the traveled surface of any improved
County road will not be permitted, except in an instance whereby the laying, construction,
maintenance and/or repair of cables, conduits and/or pole lines cannot be accomplished by any
other method and in this event all such equipment shall be of the rubber tire variety.; Appropriate
traffic control shall be provided meeting TMUTCD requirements.
13. In the event said construction and/or maintenance and/or repair requires Company to remove, cut or
jeopardize any section of the road (asphalt, cement, road base, etc), Company will be required to
provide a performance bond or letter of credit securing necessary repairs. Said bond amount will
be determined by the County Engineer.
14. The applicant shall submit a letter of `'No Objection" from the Amty Corps of Engineers for all
designated wetlands and environmentally sensitive lands.
E. Emergency work
In the event Company is required to perform emergency services, that requires excavation in a County
Right of Way, and unable to notify the County Engineer prior to conducting emergency repairs,
Company shall notify County Engineer within 24 hours of beginning construction/repairs. This will
allow the County Engineer's Office an opportunity to inspect the site to ensure the integrity of
the County Right of Way and traffic safety controls used.
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F. Repairs to existing facilities
1. Maintenance and/or repair to existing cables, conduits, and/or pole lines which require disturbance of
the soil, shall not be performed until plans describing such maintenance and/or repair have been
approved by the County Engineer or its designated representative and a permit has been
obtained.
G. Relocation of utilities
When and if the County Engineer determines that it is necessary for the construction, repair,
improvement, alteration or relocation of all or any portion of said road, any or all poles, wires,
pipes, cables or other facilities and appurtenances authorized hereunder, shall be removed from
said road, or reset or relocated thereon, as required by the County Engineer within a reasonable
time as determined by the County Engineer and Utility Company, and at the expense of the Utility
Company.
H. High Pressure Pipelines
1. All utility Permits for high pressure pipelines (generally 60 PSI or greater), whether pertaining to
controlled access or non - controlled access installations, should contain the following additional
information in the description of the permit.
- diameter
-wall thickness
- material specification
- minimum yield strength
- maxhnum operation pressure of the pipeline
2. With the exception of the maximum operation pressure of the pipeline, this information is to be
supplied for both the carrier pipe and the casing.
Assurance must also be given that the installation material and design meet the minimum Federal Safety
Standards for Liquid and Gas Pipe Lines. Assurance must be provided on company letterhead and
signed by an authorized representative of the company.
4. Petroleum Pipelines:
Depth
Tyne of Pioeline (below deepest ditch erade) Special Reuuirements
Encased Pipe Less than 10' Must be covered with concrete pad at least 36" deep
Encased Pipe Greater than 10' No concrete pad required
Non -Cased Pipe Less than 10' Must be covered with concrete pad at least 48" deep
Non -Cased Pipe Greater than 10' No concrete pad required
The Concrete pad shall be minimum of 3" thick and width shall be pipe diameter plus 18" minimum.
5. Under no circumstances will a pipeline be installed parallel to a County Road within the Right -of-
Way. Transmission lines have been determined to be petroleum pipelines (which includes natural
gas lines) and shall not he parallel to a County Road.
6. Natural Gas Distribution is a line that serves the final customer.
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BRAZOS COUNTY 6e
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
ACTION FORM
DEPARTMENT: Road & Bridge
MEETING DATE: May 13, 2014
SUBJECT: Utility Permit — ETC Texas Pipeline, Ltd
Consider and take action on the ETC Texas Pipeline utility permit to construct road
bore under Peach Creek Road. Project will lay 16" pipeline for transportation of
natural gas. Site is located in Precinct 1.
SUBNIPITED BY:
Jo Salvato
Right of Way Agent
APPROVED BY:
FG2 CotTm�QSSr PLIk7�.N
Lloyd Wassermann
Commissioner Precinct 1
This request is APPROVED / DENIED ❑ by Commissioners' Court
Duane Peters, County= Judge
DATE: 56 3. 1q
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APPLICATION FOR PIPELINE UTILITY PERMIT
DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF UTILITY IN COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY
TO: THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
Comes now 0W un fcompany name], hereinafter referred to as
"Company" a 29W fslhle] C oration, with authority to transact business in Texas, acting by and
through its duly authorized representative, and hereby petitions the County Engineer for the right to lay, construct,
maintain, repair and /or operate equipment under, over, across and/or along certain County Roads as shown on drawings
and diagrams attached hereto and said location described as follows:
Facility to Cross Road
Road Name Re Block Number
Length of
crossing
TYPE OF CONS'T'RUCTION
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Road Name and Block N tuber From To Distance
CONSrltucnON TYPE
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r� t� p �J Pipeline (60 psi or greater Pipeline (60 psi operating
Material SpeciriestionhO f� t W, Kr operating pressure) pressure)
Minimum Yield Strength
Maximum Operation Pressure
The bc'ation and description of the proposed installation and appurtenances must be fully shown on the attached detailed
drawings.
The Company shall commence actual construction in good faith within 60 days from the date of said permit and
shall complete said construction hvotk within working days. (COMPANY MUST FILL IN). If such
construction is not begun by the 6V" Company wi be required to apply for anew pennit.
Company declares that prior to filing this application, it has ascertained the location of all existing utililies, both aerial and
underground, and the filing of this application is prima facie evidence that the proposed installation will not conflict with
any existing utility.
A copy, of this permit shall be kept at the job site any time work is being performed
It is expressly stipulated that this Permit is a license for permissive use only and that the placing or facilities upon public
property pursuant to this permit shall not operate to create or vest any property right in said holder.
It is understood and agreed that the rights and privileges herein set out are granted only to the extent of the County's right,
title and interest in the land to be entered upon and used by the holder and the holder will at all times assume risk of and
indemnify, defend and save harmless Brazos County from and against any and all loss, damages, cost or expense arising
in any manner on account of the exercise or attempted exercise by said holder of the aforesaid rights and privileges.
Any deviation Froin these specifications must be approved by Brazos County Engineer's Office or its designated
representative.
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Approval of County Engineer's Office may take as long as two weeks after complete application is received
Applicant agrees to comply with all rules of the County Commissioners and the County Engineer in construction of said
installation attached hereto as BRAZOS COUNTY DESIGN STANDARDS AND SAFETY PRECAUTION
REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY and incorporated
herein for reference.
In tii event Company fails to obtain it permit prior to the installation or (lees not install ulllites bn compliance with
installation requirements sel forth herein (i.e. depth, location, etc), Company assumes all financial responsiblllty for
dtanages an tar destruction of lines, cables, etc. based upon lisfrrihrre to comply with Brazos Count}, requirements,
Applicant agrees flint !f Brazos Corory demonstrates a violation of the terms of this policy, Applicant slip ulates that
requisites for injunctive relief exist and Kent Brazos Coun(v Is entitled to relief enjoining any conduct by applicant
which is contrary to the policies.
This permit is a revocable permit. Brazos County reserves the right to revoke this permit at tiny time, in the sole
discretion of Brazos County, for interests of public health, safe!), or welfare, or for fuilure to repair any darnages upon
rleutatnd, or for any other reason deemed sufficient by Brazos County.
br the even Company fails to comply with any or rill of the requirements as set forth herein, the County may take stick
action as it (teens appropriate to compel compliance. The Coop Enghreer frtriber retains the right to revoke this
Permit by verbal notification to the Applicant/Comrpany.
Failure to obtain this permit and/or notify the Coaty.Engineer's Office ndttln 24 hours of beginning construction
shall constitute "grounds for job shnudovth.
By signing below, I certify that I am authorized to represent the Company listed below, and that the Company agrees to
the conditions/provisions included in this pennit.
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PIPELINE UTILITY APPROVAL
Brazos County offers no objection to the proposed location of the utility in the County right of way as shown by
accompanying drawings and notice dated OS- 0.7 -.20 1 Y except as noted below:
(Month/DayNear)
EXCEPTIONS:
/IlvNE
lira County Engineer
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'.0011011 ETC Texas Pipeline, Ltd
,'SSO ENERGY TRANSFER Pool olkea Sax 200C2
979.-44.6702
April 29, 2014
Brazos County Commissioners Court
The Honorable Duane Peters, Brazos County Judge
The Honorable Lloyd Wasserman, Brazos County Commissioner, Precinct t
The Honorable Sammy Catalena, Brazos County Commissioner, Precinct 2
The Honorable Kenny Mallard, Brazos County Commissioner, Precinct 3
The Honorable Irma Cauley, Brazos County Commissioner, Precinct 4
VARIANCE REQUEST REGARDING DEPTH FOR NATURAL GAS PIPELINE,
PEACH CREEK ROAD, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
ETC Texas Pipeline, Ltd., CETC ") Is In the process of locating and constructing a
ad pipeline, in Brazos County. Texas and has filed an APPLICATION FOR PIPELINE
review and approval, to the Brazos County Road and Bridge Department. ETC hereby requests a
variance of the cover required at the proposed location of the pipeline crossing on Peach Creek
Road (see attached Plan/Profile prepared by Hatch Mott MacDonald). The proposed pipeline
crosses the county road -at -a - bcefion - which - parallels four (4) existing pipelines With cover
considerably less than six feet (6) feet of cover proposed. Additionally, existing pipelines dictated
the angle or this crossing and the temporary workspace In this congested area is severely
restricted.
Respectfully Submdte
�eharles Moody
Construction Manager
ETC Texas Pipeline, Ltd,
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CARRIER PIPE: 16' OA. X 0315 W.T., X52
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BRAZOS COUNTY ROADWAY SAFETY AND ROAD
PRESERVATION STANDARDS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN
J BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY
A. General Requirements
1. Adequate drainage shall be maintained in ditches at all times.
2. Permittee will use best management practices ( "BMP ") (EPA and TCEQ both provide lists of
examples of BNIPs) to minimize erosion and sedimentation resulting from the proposed
installation.
3. The permittee shall take precautions to avoid damage to property. All County Right, of Way and
property shall be restored to its original condition, as far as practical, in the opinion of the County
Engineer or appointed representative.
j 4. The construction and maintenance of such utility shall not interfere with the property or rights of a
prior occupant:
5. Permittee shall not interfere with other utilities located in the right of way. In the event damages occur,
permittee will be liable to the County or other utilities running through the right of way.
6. County Engineer shall determine whether or not permittee's plans shall inconvenience thei public. If it
{ is .determined that inconvenience to the public exists, then the County Engineer will decide
Iwhether such project be allowed or if an alternative exists so as not to inconvenience the public.
B. Safety Requirements
1. Proper traffic control measures must be put in place prior to beginning work and remain in place during
the duration of the job. All traffic control measures must follow the Texas Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). See Traffic Control Requirements below.
2. During construction, all safety regulations of the Texas Department of Transportation shall be observed.
3. Permittee must take such precautions and measures, including placing and displaying safety devices,
as may be necessary, in order to safety conduct the public through the project area. Company
shall provide flagmen, signs, signals or devices necessary to provide complete safety to the public.
4. Adequate provisions must be made to cause minimum inconveniences to traffic and adjacent property
owners.
5. No cable, conduit and/or pole line shall be laid, constructed, maintained and/or repaired so as to
constitute a danger or hazard of any kind to persons or vehicles using such road. Any poles placed
in the Right of Way for future installation shall be placed at the back of the Right of Way.
Exceptions maybe approved by the County Engineer.
C. Traffic Control Plan
1. A traffic control plan, pursuant to the TNMCD or Engineered Traffic Control Plan must be provided
for the following:
a. any construction (i.e. pit, excavation, hole) left open overnight, requires specific
niehttime traffic control measures pursuant to the TMUTCD;
j b. if construction is within ten (10) feet of the roadway; or
c. any work performed in the road right -of -way; j
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2. Plan must be attached to the permit and kept at the job site any time work is being performed.
3. Plan must set forth the time of completion for the job.
A Design Standards
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1. All overhead installations shall conform to clearance standards of the Texas Department of
Transportation and the pole be placed in the designated area for power specified as set forth in
I the Texas Utilities Code, Section 181.045.
2. All pole installation (including lighting) shall be placed at the backside of the Right of Way to ensure
safety to the public. Any pole placed in violation of this requirement will be required to' be moved
to the appropriate location at the company's expense. Exceptions may be approved by the County
Engineer.
3. All underground installations shall (these are minimum depths — utility may place deeper):
a. be placed at a minimum depth of forty -eight (48) inches below the top of the pavement;
b. be at least thirty -six (36) inches below ditch flow line when installation is within the area
measured from top of bank to top of bank;
c. be at least forty-eight (48) inches below ditch flow tine if low pressure gas or petroleum lines.
For high pressure gas and petroleum lines, see High Pressure Pipelines requirements listed
below;
d. not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement. Exceptions may apply in rights of
way of less than 60'.
4. Water Lines: All water lines must be a minimum 36- inches below the ditch flow line and cased.
Waterlines shall be cased if crossing under the roadway.
5. Utilities in all new developments that have 60 feet or greater of right of way shall be installed within
designated locations based upon the type of utility. The locations shall be as follows: (measured
from back of right -of -way).
Power -0 -2 feet, nominally P
Phone — 2 -4 feet; nominally 3'
Gas — 4 -6 feet, nominally 5'
Cable — 6 -8 feet, nominally 7'
6. Utilities with less than 60 feet right -of -way in all new developments shall install the utility. in a similar
manner as referenced in No. 3 above, however, the County Engineer or itsi designated
representative will provide final approval of each utility location.
7. The length of any trench to be opened in advance of the pipe, conduit or ducts may not be. longer than
400' if left open over night or unattended.
Crossings under a county road shall:
a. be bored orjacked. ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN CUTS WITHIN COUNTY ROAD PAVEMENT;
b. be pressure grouted for the full length of the crossing !f the annular space between pipe and
casing and soil exceeds one (1) inch. Brazos County must be given 24 hours notice of
pressure grouting operations and have the opportunity to have an inspector on site to observe
pressure grouting operations;
c. TxDOT Standard Specification Item 476 shall be followed for all boring, jacking, tunneling
and joints.
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9. Bore Pits
a. no pits shall remain open longer than 2 days;
b. all pits shall have proper traffic control measures in place. See Traffic Control Plan listed above.
c, pits shall NOT be located within ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement without prior
approval from the County Engineer or his representative;
d. when pits are to remain open for more than 8 hours, due diligence will be used; in protecting
the spoil pile to prevent drainage problems;
e. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to
protect pavement integrity;
f. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require pits be placed
further from the edge of road.
10. Any installation within ten (10) feet of edge of pavement shall meet the following:
a, location must be approved by the County Engineer or his representative
b. backfilled with cement stabilized material.
c. based upon soi I conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to
protect pavement integrity.
d. all excess water and mud shall be removed from the trench prior to backfilling. Any backfill
placed during a rainy period or at other times where excess water cannot be prevented
from entering the trench will be considered TEMPORARY and shall be replaced with
PERMANENT cement stabilized material as soon as weather permits;
e. all disturbed base and pavement materials shall be removed and restored to the satisfaction of
the County Engineer or his representatives.
f. no side or lateral tamping to fill voids under the base and pavement materials is allowed.
11. Company must be careful to not jeopardize the slope or integrity of the shoulder of the road. In the
event Company damages the slope, shoulder or any other portion of the right -of -way, Company
will be responsible for repairing the damage and replacing the right -of -way to the condition it
was prior to commencing construction.
12. Operation of construction and/or maintenance equipment on the traveled surface of any improved
County road will not be permitted, except in an instance whereby the laying, construction,
maintenance and/or repair of cables, conduits and/or pole lines cannot be accomplished by any
other method and in this event all such equipment shall be of the rubber tire variety.! Appropriate
traffic control shall be provided meeting TMUTCD requirements.
13. In the event said construction and/or maintenance and /or repair requires Company to remove, cut or
jeopardize any section of the road (asphalt, cement, road base, etc), Company will be required to
provide a performance bond or letter of credit securing necessary repairs. Said bond 'amount will
be determined by the County Engineer.
14. The applicant shall submit a letter of `No Objection" from the Army Corps of Engineers for all
designated wetlands and environmentally sensitive lands.
rgency work
I. In the event Company is required to perform emergency services, that requires excavation in a County
Right of Way, and unable to notify the County Engineer prior to conducting emergency repairs,
Company shall notify County Engineer within 24 hours of beginning construction/repairs. This will
allow the County Engineer's Office an opportunity to inspect the site to ensure the integrity of
the County Right of Way and traffic safety controls used.
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F. Repairs to existing facilities
Maintenance and/or repair to existing cables, conduits, and/or pole lines which require disturbance of
the soil, shall not be performed until plans describing such maintenance and/or repair have been
approved by the County Engineer or its designated representative and a permit has been
obtained.
G. Relocation of utilities
1. When and if the County Engineer determines that it is necessary for the construction, repair,
improvement, alteration or relocation of all or any portion of said road, any or all poles, wires,
pipes, cables or other facilities and appurtenances authorized hereunder, shall be removed from
said road, or reset or relocated thereon, as required by the County Engineer within a reasonable
time as determined by the County Engineer and Utility Company, and at the expense of the Utility
Company.
H. High Pressure Pipelines
1. All utility Permits for high pressure pipelines (generally 60 PSI or greater), whether pertaining to
controlled access or non - controlled access installations, should contain the following additional
information in the description of the permit.
- diameter
-wall thickness
- material specification
- minimum yield strength
- maximum operation pressure of the pipeline
2. With the exception of the maximum operation pressure of the pipeline, this information is to be
supplied for both the carrier pipe and the casing.
3. Assurance must also be given that the installation material and design meet the minimum Federal Safety
Standards for Liquid and Gas Pipe Lines. Assurance must be provided on company letterhead and
signed by an authorized representative of the company.
4. Petroleum Pipelines:
Depth
Type of Pipeline (below deepest ditch erade) Special Requirements
Encased Pipe Less than 10' Must be covered with concrete pad at least 36" deep
Encased Pipe Greater than 10' No concrete pad required
Non -Cased Pipe Less than 10' Must be covered with concrete pad at least 48" deep
Non -Cased Pipe Greater than 10' No concrete pad required
The Concrete pad shal I be minimum of 3" thick and width shall be pipe diameter plus 18" minimum.
5. Under no circumstances will a pipeline be installed parallel to a County Road within the Right -of-
Way. Transmission lines have been determined to be petroleum pipelines (which include Is natural
gas lines) and shall not be parallel to a County Road.
6. Natural Gas Distribution is a line that serves the final customer.
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BRAZOS COUNTY 1�
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
ACTION FORM
Road & Bridge
DATE: May 13, 2014
Utility Permit — ETC Texas Pipeline, Ltd
Consider and take action on the ETC Texas Pipeline utility permit to construct road
Lore under Tonkaway Lake Road. Projea will lay 16 pipeline for transportation of
natural gas. Site is located in Precinct 2.
BY: APPROVED BY:
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of Way Agent
S 4 m rnYC1xTn�, ti,�
Sammy Catalena
Commissioner Precinct 2
This request is ROVED / DENIE ❑ by Commissioners' Court
Duane Peters, County judge
DATE:
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TO:
and
THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
now _Viii T� �I,�L{��ji�� [conrfxmy name], hereinafter referred to as
my" aT�— [slate] Coporation, with authority to transact business in Texas, acting by and
its duly authorized representative, and hereby petitions the County Engineer for the right to lay, construct,
t, repair and /or operate equipment under, over, across and/or along certain County Roads as shown on drawings
;rams attached hereto and said location described as follows:
Pacilky to Cross Road
Rued Namc
& Block Number
Length of
CrDSSln
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
CHECK ONE
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Bored
Jacked
Driven
Cased
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Facility to Parallel County Road Within Right-Of-Way
CONSTRUCTION TYPE
(It
Diamcter 0 all Thickness ®: - High Pressure Underground ❑ Low Pressure Underground
W is Pipeline (60 psi or greater Pipeline (60 psi operating
Material Specincation 52rf�J operating pressure) pressure)
Minimum Yield Strengn
Maximums Operation Pressure
The location and description of Lite proposed installation and appurtenances must be fully shown on the attached detailed
The Company shall commence actual constructs rk in good faith within 60 days from the date of said permit and
shall complete said construction /work within working days. (COMPANY MUST FILL ]N). if such
construction is not begun by the 600i day, Company wi I be required to apply for a new permit.
Company declares that prior to filing this application, it has ascertained the location of all existing utilities, both aerial and
underground, and the filing of this application is prima facie evidence that the proposed installation will not conflict with
any existing utility.
A copy,, of this permit shall be kept at thejob site any time work is being perforated.
It is expressly stipulated that this Permit is a license for permissive use only and that the placing of facilities upon public
property pursuant to this permit shall not operate to create or vest any property right in said holder.
it is understood and agreed that the rights and privileges herein set out are granted only to the extent of the County's rigln,
title and interest in the land to be entered upon and used by the holder and the holder will at all times assume risk of and
indemnify, defend and save harmless Brazos County from and against any and all loss, damages, cost or expense arising
in any manner on account of the exercise or attempted exercise by said holder of the aforesaid rights and privileges.
Any deviation From these specifications must be approved by Brazos County Engineer's Office or its designated
Vol. 202 Pa. 4141
of County Engineer's Office may take as long as two weeks nfter complete application is received.
ant agrees to comply with all rules of the County Commissioners and the County Engineer in construction of said
ttion attached hereto as BRAZOS COUNTY DESIGN STANDARDS AND SAFETY PRECAUTION
iIREMENTS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY and incorporated
for reference.
In the event Company fails to obtain it permit prior to the installation or does not install utilities lit compliance ivitb
installation requirements set forth herein (i.e. depth, location, etc), Company assumes all ffnfntcial responsibilily for
dranages atuUor destruction of lines, cables, etc. based upon its failure to comply with Brazos Counry requirements.
(till agrees that if Brazos County demonstrates a violation of the terms of ibis policy, Applicant stipulates that
rtes for injunctive relief ecist anti that Brazos County is entitled to relief enjoining any conduct by applicant
Is contrary to the policies.
TAIs parniit is a revocable pernftt. Brazos Counly reserves the right to revoke this permit fit tiny time, in the sole
discreton of Braza v Counly, far interests of public health, stffely or welfare, or for future to repair any tlanages upon
dentaiul, or for airy other reasoih deeaed sufficient by Brazos Coivay.
In thi event Company falls to comply with any or all ofthe requirements as set forth herein, the County nay take snick
action as It deents appropriate to conipel compliance. The County Engineer further retains the right to revoke this
Permit by verbal notification to the Applicant/Comprn'r
Failure to obtain this pernit and/or notify the County Engineer's Office hvithin 24 hours of beginning construction
shall constitute growi(Is far job shutdown.
By
the
g below, I certify that f am authorized to represent the Company listed below, and that the Company agrees to
ions/provisions included in this permit.
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PIPELINE UTILITY APPROVAL
County offers no objection to the proposed location of the utility in the County right of way as shown by
anying drawings and ruHice dated 057'O S ^ y9ol Y except as noted below:
(Month/DayNear)
,n Ear County Engineer
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.WOO ETC Texas Pipeline, Ltd
ENERGY TRANSFER Giddings Taxes 8042
979.542.5702
April 29, 2014
Brazos County Commissioners Court
The Honorable Duane Peters, Brazos County Judge
The Honorable Lloyd Wasserman, Brazos County Commissioner, Precinct 1
The Honorable Sammy Catalano, Brazos County Commissioner, Precinct 2
The Honorable Kenny Mallard, Brazos County Commissioner, Precinct 3
The Honorable Irma Cauley, Brazos County Commissioner, Precinct 4
VARIANCE REQUEST REGARDING DEPTH FOR NATURAL GAS PIPELINE,
TONKAWAY LAKE ROAD, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
ETC Texas Pipeline, Ltd., ( "ETC") Is in the process of locating and constructing a
proposed pipeline, in Brazos County, Texas and has filed an APPLICATION FOR PIPELINE
UTILITY PERMIT DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF UTILITY IN COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY for
review and approval, to the Brazos County Road and Bridge. Department._ ETC hereby requests a _
variance of the cover required at the proposed location of the pipeline crossing on Tonkaway Lake
Road (see attached Plan/Profile prepared by Hatch Mott MacDonald). The proposed pipeline
crosses the county road at a location which parallels two (2) existing pipelines with cover
considerably less than six feet (6) feet of cover proposed. Additionally, the temporary workspace
in this congested area is severely restricted.
Respectfully Subm' tad,
`Charles Moody
Construction M nager
ETC Texas Pipeline, Ltd.
Energy Transfer
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WILLIAMS LEAGUE,
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BRAZOS COUNTY. TEXAS
' AUGUSTUS ALLLIAAMS LEAGUE,
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JEAN STEPHEN FAMILY i 75't —LAT: 30'36'45.53"
27 NO. TWO, L.P. I / / LONG: - 96'13'48.28" —
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EDGE OF FIELD ROAD —
EXISTING PIPELINE /
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SCALE: 1" = 20'
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wokg oj W VERT. 1" - 10'
PIPELINE MARKER EA. I �i �w w
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LEAD BOTH SIDES o I of o of o I 275'
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6' MIN. 6' MIN.
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260
PROPOSED PIPELINE
BORE 255'
AFE NO. 45102665
REV. OY I DATE
1 1 iJ01 04/14
2 1 IJ01 04/14
PIPE SPECIFrAlONS•
MAX. OPER. PRESSURE: 1200 PSC
MIN. TEST PRESSURE =PSIG
MIN. YIELD STRENGTH: 2457 PSI
CARRIER PNE 16' O0. X 0315 Cf., X52
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PROPOSED 16" PIPELINE
TONKAWAY LAKE ROAD
ROAD PERMIT
BRAZOS COUNTY TEXAS
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Tonkaway Lake Road, Brazos County
Road Crossing Permit
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Barlow's Formula
Tmin =wall thickness required ( inches)
D = Outside diameter of pipe (inches)
P = Internal Design Pressure (psi)
S = Yield strength of pipe (psi)
F = Design actor
E = Seam Joint Factor (Normally 1)
T = Temperature Factor (Normally 1)
t = DxP /(2XSxFXEXT) per 192.105
D =16 in
P =1200 prig
S = 52000 psig
F = 0.5 (Class 11I)
E = I (ERW API 5L per 192.113)
T =1 (temperature < 250 deg per 192.115)
t= 37in design wall thickness required (t min)
t actual is 0.375 in
t actual > t min
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BRAZOS COUNTY ROADWAY SAFETY AND ROAD
PRESERVATION STANDARDS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN
BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY
A. General Requirements
1. Adequate drainage shall be maintained in ditches at all times.
2. Permittee will use best management practices ( "BMP ") (EPA and TCEQ both provide lists of
examples of BMPs) to minimize erosion and sedimentation resulting from the proposed
installation.
3. The permittee shall take precautions to avoid damage to property. All County Right of Way and
property shall be restored to its original condition, as far as practical, in the opinion of the County
Engineer or appointed representative.
4. The construction and maintenance of such utility shall not interfere with the property or rights of a
prior occupant.
5. Permittee shall not interfere with other' utilities located in the right of way. In the event damages occur,
petmittee will be liable to the County or other utilities running through the right of way.
6. County Engineer shall determine whether or not permittee's plans shall inconvenience the public. If it
is detennined that inconvenience to the public exists, then the County Engineer will decide
whether such project will be allowed or if an alternative exists so as not to inconvenience the public.
B. Safety Requirements
1. Proper traffic control measures must be put in place prior to beginning work and remain in place during
the duration of the job. All traffic control measures must follow the Texas Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). See Traffic Control Requirements below.
Z. During construction, all safety regulations of the Texas Department of Transportation shall be observed.
3. Permittee must take such precautions and measures, including placing and displaying safety devices,
as may be necessary, in order to safely conduct the public through the project area. Company
shall provide flagmen, signs, signals or devices necessary to provide complete safety to the public.
1. Adequate provisions must be made to cause minimum inconveniences to traffic and adjacent property
owners.
. No cable, conduit and/or pole line shall be laid, constructed, maintained and/or repaired so as to
constitute a danger or hazard of any kind to persons or vehicles using such road. Any poles placed
if in the Right of Way for future installation shall be placed at the back of the Right of Way.
Exceptions maybe approved by the County Engineer.
C. Traffic Control Plan
A traffic control plan, pursuant to the TMUTCD or Engineered Traffic Control Plan must be provided
for the following:
a. any construction (i.e. pit, excavation, hole) left open overnight, requires specific
nighttime traffic control measures pursuant to the TMUTCD;
b. if construction is within ten (10) feet of the roadway; or
c. any work performed in the road right -of -way;
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2. Plan must be attached to the permit and kept at the job site anytime work is being performed.
3. Plan must set forth the time of completion for the job.
D. Design Standards
1. All overhead installations shall conform to clearance standards of the Texas Department of
Transportation and the pole be placed in the designated area for power specified as set forth in
the Texas Utilities Code, Section 181.045.
2. All pole installation (including lighting) shall be placed at the backside of the Right of Way to ensure
safety to the public. Any pole placed in violation of this requirement will be required to be moved
to the appropriate location at the company's expense. Exceptions may be approved by the County
Engineer.
3. All underground installations shall (these are minimum depths — utility may place deeper):
a. be placed at a minimum depth of forty -eight (48) inches below the top of the pavement;
b. be at least thirty -six (36) inches below ditch flow line when installation is within the area
measured from top of bank to top of bank;
c. be at least forty -eight (48) inches below ditch flow line if low pressure gas or petroleum lines.
For high pressure gas and petroleum lines, see High Pressure Pipelines requirements listed
below;
d. not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement. Exceptions may apply in rights of
way of less than 60'.
4. Water Lines: All water lines must be a minimum 36- inches below the ditch flow line and cased.
Waterlines shall be cased if crossing under the roadway.
5. Utilities in all new developments that have 60 feet or greater of right of way shall be installed within
designated locations based upon the type of utility. The locations shall be as follows: (measured
from back of right -of -way).
Power — 0 -2 feet, nominally 1'
Phone — 2 -4 feet, nominally 3'
Gas — 4 -6 feet, nominally 5'
Cable — 6 -8 feet, nominally 7'
i. Utilities with less than 60 feet right -of -way in all new developments shall install the utility in a similar
manner as referenced in No. 3 above, however, the County Engineer or its designated
representative will provide final approval of each utility location.
The length of any trench to be opened in advance of the pipe, conduit or ducts may not be longer than
400' if left open over night or unattended.
Crossings under a'county road shall:
a. be bored or jacked. ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN CUTS WITHIN COUNTY ROAD PAVEMENT;
b. be pressure grouted for the full length of the crossing if the annular space between pipe and
casing and soil exceeds one (1) inch. Brazos County must be given 24 hours notice of
pressure grouting operations and have the opportunity to have an inspector on site to observe
pressure grouting operations;
c. TxDOT Standard Specification Item 476 shall be followed for all boring, jacking, tunneling
and joints.
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9. Bore Pits
a. no pits shall remain open longer than 2 days;
b. all pits shall have proper traffic control measures in place. See Traffic Control Plan listed above.
c. pits shall NOT be located within ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement without prior
approval from the County Engineer or his representative;
d. when pits are to remain open for more than g hours, due diligence will be used in protecting
the spoil pile to prevent drainage problems;
e. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to
protect pavement integrity;
f. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require pits be placed
further from the edge of road.
10. Any installation within ten (10) feet of edge of pavement shall meet the following:
a. location must be approved by the County Engineer or his representative
b. backfilled with cement stabilized material.
c. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to
protect pavement integrity,
d. all excess water and mud shall be removed from the trench prior to backfilling. Any backfill
placed during a rainy period or at other times where excess water cannot be prevented
from entering the trench will be considered TEMPORARY and shall be replaced with
PERMANENT cement stabilized material as soon as weather permits;
e. all disturbed base and pavement materials shall be removed and restored to the satisfaction of
the County Engineer or his representatives.
f. no side or lateral tamping to fill voids under the base and, pavement materials is allowed.
11. Company must be careful to not jeopardize the slope or integrity of the shoulder of the road. In the
event Company damages the slope, shoulder or any other portion of the right -of -way, Company
will be responsible for repairing the damage and replacing the right -of -way to the condition it
was prior to commencing construction.
12. Operation of construction and/or maintenance equipment on the traveled surface of any improved
County road will not be permitted, except in an instance whereby the laying, construction,
maintenance and/or repair of cables, conduits and/or pole lines cannot be accomplished by any
other method and in this event all such equipment shall be of the rubber tire variety. Appropriate
traffic control shall'be provided meeting TMUTCD requirements.
3. In the event said construction and/or maintenance and/or repair requires Company to remove, cut or
jeopardize any section of the road (asphalt, cement, road base, etc), Company will be required to
provide a performance bond or letter of credit securing necessary repairs. Said bond amount will
be determined by the County Engineer.
4. The applicant shall submit a letter of "No Objection" from the Army Corps of Engineers for all
designated wetlands and environmentally sensitive lands.
E. Emerrencv work
In the event Company is required to perform emergency services, that requires excavation in a County
Right of Way, and unable to notify the County Engineer prior to conducting emergency repairs,
Company shall notify County Engineer within 24 hours of beginning construction/repairs. This will
allow the County Engineer's Office an opportunity to inspect the site to ensure the integrity of
the County Right of Way and traffic safety controls used.
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to existing facilities
1. Maintenance and/or repair to existing cables, conduits, and/or pole lines which require disturbance of
the soil, shall not be performed until plans describing such maintenance and/or repair have been
approved by the County Engineer or its designated representative and a permit has been
obtained.
of utilities
When and if the County Engineer determines that it is necessary for the construction, repair,
improvement, alteration or relocation of all or any portion of said road, any or all poles, wires,
pipes, cables or other facilities and appurtenances authorized hereunder, shall be removed from
said road, or reset or relocated thereon, as required by the County Engineer within a reasonable
time as determined by the County Engineer and Utility Company, and at the expense of the Utility
Company.
i Pressure Pipelines
All utility Permits for high pressure pipelines (generally 60 PSI or greater), whether pertaining to
controlled access or non - controlled access installations, should contain the following additional
information in the description of the permit.
- diameter
-wall thickness
- material specification
- minimum yield strength
- maximum operation pressure of the pipeline
With the exception of the maximum operation pressure of the pipeline, this information is to be
supplied for both the carrier pipe and the casing.
Assurance must also be given that the installation material and design meet the minimum Federal Safety
Standards for Liquid and Gas Pipe Lines. Assurance must be provided on company letterhead and
signed by an authorized representative of the company.
Petroleum Pipelines:
Depth
Encased Pipe Less than 10' Must be covered with concrete pad at least 36" deep
Encased Pipe Greater than 10' No concrete pad required
Non -Cased Pipe Less than 10' Must be covered with concrete pad at least 48" deep
Non -Cased Pipe Greater than 10' No concrete pad required
The Concrete pad shall be minimum of 3" thick and width shall be pipe diameter plus 18" minimum.
5. Under no circumstances will a pipeline be installed parallel to a County Road within the Right -of-
Way. Transmission lines have been determined to be petroleum pipelines (which includes natural
gas lines) and shall not be parallel to a County Road.
6 Natural Gas Distribution is a line that serves the final customer.
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 2013 -2014 BUDGET YEAR
NO. 13/14 31.1 —31.6
On this the 13th day of May 2014 at a regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court, the following
members were present:
A. Duane Peters, County Judge, Presiding
B. Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner, Precinct 1
C. Sammy Catalena, Commissioner, Precinct 2
D. Kenny Mallard, Commissioner, Precinct 3
E. Irma Cauley, Commissioner, Precinct 4
F. Karen McQueen, County Clerk
The following proceedings were held:
THAT WHEREAS, on 13th day of May 2014 the Court heard and approved a budget amendment for
the 2013 -2014 budget year for Brazos County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, expenditure is necessary due to the necessity to meet unusual and unforeseen conditions
which could not be reasonably included in the original budget adopted 10 September 2013, the following
amendments) to the original budget are hereby authorized, as described on the attached page(s).
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 13th day of May 2014.
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS.
By.
Duane Peters, 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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of funds to
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PERSONNEL Iq
CHANGE OF STATUS REQUESTS
Commissioner Court Date: May 13, 2014
Department Submitting Information: Human Resources
Purpose of Submissions: Consider and Take Action on Change Requests
Department Submitting Employee Request Action Requested
Request(s) Applies To
Expo Center Leasman, Timothy Resignation
Facilities Services
Mazurkiewicz, James Resignation
Powers, Rexanna Resignation
Moore, Calvin
Davis, LaTracy
Termination
Transferto
Another Dept.
S.O. — Jail Allen, Michael
Step Increase
Counts, Miguel
Resignation
Grissom, David
Step Increase
Neveu, Albert
Step Increase
Pedersen, Zane
Promotion
Pena Jr., Corando
New Hire
Re, Brittany
Promotion
Riordan, Marc
Step Increase
Salazar, James
Resignation
Samford, Jason
Step Increase
Winn, Jim
New Hire
Approved in Commissioners' Court: Ma 13 014: _ --
County Judge's or Commissioner's Signature:
(This Copy to be attached to minutes)
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System Administrator Designation Form (All Accounts)
C HA 5 E �� Occluding and Loan of Authority to Accept Online Agreements Relating to Deposit
Accounts and Laan Accounts, to Conduct Online Banking Transactions, and to Make
Further Delegations of Authority)
Instructions: This form is not needed if you are an authorized signer on the Customers Deposit_Aocounts and Loan Accounts. If you are
not an authorized signer on the Customer's Deposit Accounts and Loan Accounts, please provide the following Information:
Press 1 & 2. to be completed by the System Administrator.
• Provide the Customer's full legal name and tax Id (TINIEIN).
• Provide the User 10 you created for yew Profile.
• Provide your signature and print your first name, last name and title.
Page 3. to be completed by the Account Skmef(sl:
• Indicate whether you want to enable Chose Dual Controls".
• Provide the name, this and signature of all authorized signers for the Customer's Deposit Accounts and the Customer's Loan
Accounts.
• Note: Customers using this form with the Chase Quick Deposit Service only should skip the Chase Dual Control section and do not
need to obtain the signature of any authorized signers on the Customer's Loan Accounts.
Please fax the completed form to the Chase Commercial Online Service Center at 1400 -434 -1287 (outside the U.S. 1- 281.278.9034).
Your request will not be processed until the form Is taxed.
CUSTOMER NAME: Brazos County Texas
TINIEIN #: 74- 6000433
This System Administrator Designation Form Is provided to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively,
"Bank ") with respect to the onlihe banking semicesprovided by Bank, and is executed in order to facilitate the enrollment of Customer or
Customer's obtaining or continuing to obtain online banking services from Bank relating to all of Customer's eligible deposit accounts
( "Deposit Accounts ") and eligible loan accounts ("Loan Accounts ") (all such online banking services being collectively referred to herein as
the "Online Service ") on the terms and conditions set forth in the legal agreements governing those services (as such legal agreements may
be amended, restated, modified, supplemented, and replaced at any time and from time to time by Bank as provided therein, collectively, the
"Online Agreements "). which Online Agreements Include, without limItallon: (1) (a) the Chase Commercial Online Access and Services
Agreement, all Addenda thereto, and all 'Application Agreements" (as that term Is defined in the Access and Services Agreement) or (b) the
Chase Quick Deposit Online Service Terms and the Addendum thereto, and (ii) this System Administrator Designation Form (as this
agreement may be amended, restated, modified, supplemented, and replaced, at any time and from time to time by Bank, collectively, this
"Agreement "). Customer acknowledges and agrees that It may at any time and from time to time obtain a copy of the Online Agreements
then In effect from Bank, and that the Online Agreements applicable to the Online Service obtained by Customer from Bank are also posted to
a legal agreements webpage on the Online Service. Customer hereby acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement constitutes part of the
Online Agreements, and that this Agreement shall be deemed to be an Addendum to and part of the Online Agreements, such that the terms
and conditions of the Online Agreements shall also apply to this Agreement. This Agreement replaces any conflicting System Administrator
Designation Farm that may have been provided by Customer to Bank with respect to the Online Service. This Agreement shall apply to all
Deposh Accounts and Loan Accounts of the Customer, which may, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth In this
Agreement, all be presented for online access by the Dank to the Customer via the Online Service. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained in this Agreement, the Chase Quick Deposit Service may only be used with Customer's Deposit Accounts..
The undersigned (collectively, the "Authorized Signer ") hereby certify that I any we are authorized by Customer to enter into legal
agreements (including, without limitation, deposit account agreements and loan account agreements) for and on behalf of Customer, and that I
aml we are authorized to execute and deliver [his Agreement to Bank for and on behalf of Customer. The undersigned acknowledge and
agree that this Agreement is being made to induce Bank to provide or to continue to provide Online Service to Customer, for Customer's
convenience, and that In providing or continuing to provide the Online Service Bank will be entitled to rely, and will in fact rely, on this
Agreement.
Customer further hereby appoints or ratifies the appointment of (as applicable) each person listed below as under the 'System Administrator'
heading its System Administrator (a "System Administrator ") for and on behalf of Customer with respect io all of the services obtained by
Customer tram Bank via the Online Service, and agrees that If Bank in its sole discretion permits Customer to name more then one System
Administrator, such System Administrators shall have equal authority and the acts by arty one System Administrator shall be binding on
Customer, Each System Administrator is authorized to represent, and act for and on behalf of, Customer with respect to the Online Service,
Win such authority Including, without limitation, the authority lo:
(I) execute and deliver, or otherwise accept, the Online Agreements (a copy of which is available on request) for and on behalf of
Customer, to execute and deliver, or otherwise accept, amendments, restatements, modifications, supplements, and replacements
at any time and from time to time of the Online Agreements for and on behalf of Customer, and to receive legal and other notices.
documents and correspondence from Bank relating to any of Customer's Deposit Accounts and Loan Accou ils and the Online
Service;
(ii) serve as a System Administrator for Customer;
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(M) act for and on behalf of Customer, as the "Primary customer' and as agent for any "Linked Cuslomers" pursuant to any
'Linking Agreement" (as those terms are respectively defined in the Online Agreements);
(v) sel•up, establish, define, and change any "Customer Profile" (as that tern is defined in the Online Agreements) for Customer and
any Linked Customers, Including, without limitation, adding Linked Customers to any Customer Profile;
(v) conduct online banking transactions, to the extent permitted by the Online Service for which the Customer has been enrolled,
including, without limitation:
(a) to view, access, and control Customer's Deposit Accounts and any Linked Customers Deposit Accounts, including,
without limitation, to Initiate transactions, withdrawals, and other transfers of money;
(b) to view, access, and control Customers Loan Accounts and any Linked Customers Loan Accounts, into Inflate
transactions, request loans and advances, make payments, make Interest rate and other elections. and direct the
disbursements of loan proceeds; and
(c) to be an "Authorized User' (as that term is defined In the ONine Agreements) for Customer and any Linked Customer;
and
(vi) delegate authority, for and on behalf of Customer and any Linked Customer, to any other person or persons to each be an
Authorized User, and for any such person to thereby be authorized to represent, and act for and on behalf of, Customer and any
Linked Customer with respect to the Online Servlee for which the Customer has been enrolled and to the extent permitted by the
Online SerAw, inducting, without limitation, the authority to:
(a) view, access, and control Customer's Deposit Accounts and any Linked Customers Deposit Accounts, Including, vnlhout
limitation, to Initiate transactions, withdrawals, and other transfers of money; and
(b) to view, access, and control Customer's Loan Accounts and any Linked Customer's Loan Accounts, including, without
limitation, to request loans and advances, make payments, make interest rate and other elections, and direct the
disbursements of loan proceeds.
Each System Administrator and each other Authorized User is hereby authorized to view, access, and control the Deposit Accounts and Loan
Accounts of Customer and any Deposit Accounts and Loan Accounts of any Linked Customer, when such viewing, accessing, or controlling is
accomplished electronically via the Online Service, and regardless of whether such person Is or is not named in any particular Deposit
Account or Loan Account document as an 'authorized signer' or whether such person is or Is not otherwise authorized to sign on any
particular Deposit Account or Loan Account. Each System Administrator and each other Authorized User is hereby fuller authorized to view,
access, and control all bank accounts and credit accounts of Customer and all Deposit Accounts and Loan Accounts of any Linked Customer
singly via the Online Service, without regard to any multiple signer designation, requirement limitation, or restriction that might otherwise be
applicable to any specific Deposit Account-or any specific "Loan Account but for this Agreement. Custbiner acknowledges and agrees that as
of the date of this Agreement, the System Administrator for Customer Is:
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User ID:
kconner28O4
Name of System Administrator
Title of System Administrator.
Katie Conner
County Auditor
Address of System Administrator:
200 S Texas Ave Suite 218 Bryan, TX 77803
Phone 0 of System Administrator:
E-mail of System Administrator
979 - 361 -4359
keonner@brazoscountytx.gov
Signature of System Administrator,
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Customer hereby ratifies, confimis and approves all actions taken In the name of Customer, or on Customer's behalf, at any time prior to the
dale of this Agreement by any System Adminlstrator or any other Authorized User. In addition to any other release or indemnification
provisions set forth In the other Online Agreements, Bank Is hereby released from any liability and shall be indemnRed against any loss,
liability or expense arising from Its reliance upon this Agreement.
Dated as of: 05/06/2014 2014
DYes QNci Select whether to enable Chase Dual ControlSM, When Chase Dual ControlSM is enabled all eligible money
movement transactions that are submitted by any Authorized User (including the System Administrator), will
need to be approved by another user with approval authority. Important Note: Customer is responsible for any loss that
could have been avoided by the full Implementation of any new Administrative Procedure, Including, without limitation,
Chase Dual ControlSM, If Customer declines such Administrative Procedure or does not fully implement It within I"
(30) days after It Is first made available to Customer. This section can be skipped If the Customer has the Chase
Quick Deposit service only.
Authorized Signer(s) for Customer's Deposit Accounts:
Note: The section below must be completed by the authorized signer(s) for all of Customers Deposit Accounts.
Name of Authorized Signer:
Terri White
Title of Authorized Signer:
Chief Deputy Treasurer
Signature of Authorized Signer:
Name of Authorized Signer:
Title of Authorized Signer:
Signature of Authorized Signer:
Name f A u zed Signer:
Fang Deng -
Title of Authorized Signer:
Auditor
Signature of Authorized Signer:
Authorized Signer(a) for Customer's Loan Accounts:
Note: The section below must be completed by the authorized signer(s) for all of Customer's Loan Accounts. This section can be skipped If
the Customer is enrolling in the Chase Ouick Deposit Service only.
Name of Authorized Signet
Title of Authorzed Signer;
Signature of Authorized Signer:
Name of Authorized Signer:
Title of Authorized Signer:
Signature of Authorized Signer:
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