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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-19 10:00AM REGULAR MEETINGBRAZOSCOUNTY BRYAN,TEXAS GiS 1p.vY 15 A C. 5b NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON MAY 19, 2015 AT 10:00 AM IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 200 SOUTH TEXAS AVE., SUITE 106, BRYAN, TX 77803 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - U.S. and Texas Flag - Chaplain G.H. Jones and Commissioner Wassermann 1 Call for Citizen input and/or concerns. Consider and take action on agenda items 3 - 23: 3. 4. 5. Letter in support of the Bmzos Transit District's TIGER grant application. rl _1" c 6. Approval of the Amendments of the Bylaws of The Research Valley Partnership, Inc. 7, Request from the County Treasurer to create a new position effective May 23, 2015. This will increase the County Treasurer's budget for FY 2015 in the amount of 520.990.00. • Create Assistant Chief Deputy Treasurer Class Code TBD Position 1 Group 15 Step 10, Pav Code 014 91 Vol. _-'�; _0 Pg. Z,/ 10. Renewal of Property Coverage through the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) for the period July 1 2015 throuah July 1. 2016. 11. 12. Award of IQ # 201556 Herbicides and Surfactants. 13. 14, 15. 16. 17. 18. Approval of Corrected Treasurer Report for February 2015. 19. Approval of Treasurer Report for March 2015 & Quarter Ending 3131 116. 20. Tax Refund Applications for the following: +eve & Karen Hinchev- ovemavment- $20.00 • b Texas American Title Co overpavmentS1201.66 • c Jean Chambers-overpayment-5100.0 21. Budget Amendments. Budget Amendments FY 14115 33.1 -33.5 22. Personnel Change of Status. Personnel Action Forms 23. Payment of Claims. 24. Acknowledgement of Investment Report for Quarter Endina 3131N5 25. Acknowledgement of the Governmental Collectors Association of Texas Award for the Collection Program of the Year to the Brazos County Collections Department. 26. Sheriffs report on inmate population. 27. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics. 28. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns. 29. Adjourn. E] p9• ! � 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 1 and Section 16 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 61.024 of the Taxes Local Government Code. Accordingly, members of the public in attendance at any Regular, Special andlor Emergency meeting of the Court shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decomm in speaking to, andlor 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 andlor who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting. Refusal to abide by the Courts Order andlor 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 andlor 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 andlor any person in the Court's presence and /or racial, ethnic or gentler 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; andlor 4. such other andlor 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 Meefing 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 coined factual Inaccuracies, recta 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. INVOCATION Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Court meeting shall be to and for the benefit of the Court. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Court and do not necessarily represent the religious beliefs or views of the Court In part or as a whole. No member of the community is required to attend or participate in the invocation and such decision will have no impact on their right to actively participate in the business of the Court. The Commissioners Courtroom of the County Administration Building, 200 South Taxes Ave., Suite 106, Bryan, TX 77603 is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made two working days before the meeting. To make arrangements, please call (979) 361.4102. Vol. o�o� 0 Pg. /,I-/ v � %D, BRAZOSCOUNTY BRYAN,TEXAS MINUTES May 19, 2015 BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT REGULAR MEETING 2 S maure Pace odf 13 Fi le Stanoed AoendaodF 1B Sian in shW.Pdf 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 19, 2015 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; 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 Wassermann The County Judge led the pledge in Commissioner Wassermann's absence. 2. Call for Citizen input and /or concerns. There was no citizen's input. Consider and take action on agenda items 3 - 23: 3. Resolution 15 -009 joining the Stepping Up Initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in jails. m Iten 3. The Court voted unanimously to adopt Resolution # 15 -009 recognizing the Sheriffs Department in the Stepping Up Initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illness in jails. The County Judge read aloud the resolution and congratulated Sheriff Chris Kirk and his staff in this effort. Sheriff Kirk commended the Court for adopting the resolution. He said that a lack of treatment facilities is a problem that is seen not only across the state but across the nation. Sheriff Kirk stated that thirteen percent of inmates in jails have been treated for some type of mental illness, and twenty eight percent of inmates in prisons have been treated for mental illness. The Sheriffs Department has created a Crisis Intervention Team to address the cycle of those with mental illness in the criminal justice system.The Crisis Intervention Team was able to divert 187 cases from the jail last year and expect to divert over 200 this year. The Crisis Intervention Team also conducts follow -up visits to ensure that individuals are managing their illness and receiving treatment. Sheriff Kirk thanked the Court for their support. The County Judge thanked the Sheriff and his department for the difficult and dangerous job they perform each day. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 4. Authorize the County Judge to sign letter appointing Michael Hare as primary representative and Thomas Gilbert as the alternate representative to the NSPAC Region 49 800 MHz Regional Review Committee and 700 Regional Planning Committee. 19 I ten 4. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley , Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 5. Letter in support of the Brazos Transit District's TIGER grant application. 15 1 ten 5. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 6. Approval of the Amendments of the Bylaws of The Research Valley Partnership, Inc. 0 I ten 6. Commissioner Mallard commented that he believes it will be good to add more members. A copy of the amended by -laws is attached. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley , Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. Request from the County Treasurer to create a new position effective May 23, 2015. This will increase the County Treasurer's budget for FY 2015 in the amount of $20,990.00. Create Assistant Chief Deputy - Treasurer, Class Code TBD Position 1, Group 15 Step 10, Pay Code 014 9b I ten 7.pdf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 8. Approval of the job description for the Assistant Chief Deputy Treasurer (Class TBD; Position 1) Treasurer Office. 0 Item 8. A copy of the job description is attached. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 9. Payment Authorization to Goodyear Auto Service Center in the amount of $644.20 for new tires for a Sheriffs Office vehicle; a purchase order was not obtained in advance. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley , Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 10. Renewal of Property Coverage through the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) for the period July 1, 2015 through July 1, 2016. 0 Item 10.pdf Judge Peters stated that they will solicit bids in the future, but this one is on a short time frame. Commissioner Cauley asked Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Representative, Robert Ruiz to explain advantages and disadvantages of using the TAC Risk Management Pool. Mr. Ruiz stated that the increase over the last year was only $1,000.00 even though the buildings increased $1.2 million. Property values increased considerably, but contribution only increased slightly since joining the TAC pool. This year's enhancements such as, Crime Coverage were added at no additional cost to the County. Also included in the enhancements will be Cyber Liability that will no longer be a stand alone policy. Mr. Ruiz said that they will be adding an Appraisal Program that will allow counties to have an accurate cost of replacement value for their property. Judge Peters asked if we are required to continue to solicit bids. Purchasing Agent, Charles Wendt explained that the County is not required to solicit a RFP, but as good stewards of the tax payers money it would help determine the best value for the County's dollar. Commissioner Catalena asked out of 254 counties in Texas, how many are using TAC for coverage. Mr. Ruiz said that over 200 counties have some form of coverage with TAC. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 11. Approval of Maintenance contract with Cummins Allison for the new JetScan IFX Scanner at the new tax office location. I«-- Ite 11.cdf Risk Manager, Bill Jeanes asked if the scanner should be included as part of the property coverage. Purchasing Associate, Leslie Contreras stated that the contract is a maintenance agreement. A copy of the contract is attached. Vol. v� Pg. Z2V1-- Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 12. Award of IQ # 2015 -56 Herbicides and Surfactants. 0 1ten 12.pdf The Court accepted as submitted the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and awarded Bid Contract 2015 -56 Herbicides and Surfactants as follows: Helena Chemical Company - Items 1,2, 4, & 22 Red River Specialties, Inc. - Items 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 18, 19, 20, & 21 John Deere Landscapes - Items 5, 6, & 17 Solutions Stores - Items 12 &14 Crop Production Services, Inc. - Item 15 CWC Chemical, Inc. - Items 23 & 24 Two separate lot drawings for items 11 and 16 were done during court and were awarded as follows: CWC Chemicals, Inc. - Item 11 Crop Production Services, Inc. - Item 16 A copy of the bid tabulation is attached. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 13. Declaration of surplus property as "salvage" that was advertised for sale in accordance with Local Government Code §263.152 and received no bids, and authorization for destruction or other means of disposal. Q Ite 13.pdf A list of surplus property is attached. Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 14. Consider and take action on Wellborn Special Utility District cost estimate of $45,375.00 to lower and encase 150 feet of 12 -inch water line on the proposed Greens Prairie Trail extension. This required utility adjustment is at the County's request to accommodate this project. Wellborn Special Utility District will bill the County when the work is completed. Site is located in Precinct 1. a Item 14.pdf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard, Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 15. Consider and take action on the Replat of Ramby Subdivision Block 1, Lot 5R -2, 8.27 Acres, (Creating Lot 5R -3 from part of Lot 5R -2); Volume 12220, Page 62 (Brazos County Official Records); Moses A. Foster Survey, A -16; Brazos County, Texas. Site is located in Precinct 2. 0 Iten 15. f Vol. a o pg. Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 16. Consider and take action on the Wellborn Special Utility District utility permit to construct a road bore for a 1 -inch water line crossing under Rock Prairie Road 2.6 miles Southeast of William D. Fitch Parkway. Crossing will be a minimum of 36 inches below the bottom of drainage ditch. Site is located in Precinct 2. Item 1 Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard, Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 17. Consider and take action on the Halcon Resources utility permit to install temporary 10" aluminum water line within and along the right -of -way of Broach Road and Smith Road. Project will provide water to oil well. Site is located in Precinct 2. OD tem 17.od Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 18. Approval of Corrected Treasurer Report for February 2015. Item 18.Ddf The Court voted unanimously to receive, approve and order filed as submitted the correctedTreasurer's report for February 2015. A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by County Judge Duane Peters. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 19. Approval of Treasurer Report for March 2015 & Quarter Ending 3/31/15. 0 Item t The Court voted unanimously to receive, approve and order filed as submitted the Treasurer's report for March 2015 and Quarter Ending 3/31/2015. A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 20. Tax Refund Applications for the following: • a. Steve & Karen Hinchey- overpayment - $20.00 • b. Texas American Title Co.- overpayment - $1201.66 • c. Jean Chambers - overpayment - $100.00 ® ita zo Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley, Mallard , Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 21. Budget Amendments. v�� d Pq. Budget Amendments FY 14/15 33.1 - 33.5 0 Item 21.odf 33.1 Transfer funds from General Fund Contingency to Cluster Court Support. 33.2 Reallocate funds for Health Department - Support. 33.3 Reallocate funds for Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund. 33.4 Reallocate funds for JP Technology Fund. 33.5 Recognize forfeiture funds for Constable, Precinct 2. Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Sammy Catalena. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard, Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 22. Personnel Change of Status. Personnel Action Forms 19 Iten 22.pdf A copy of the Personnel Change of Status requests is attached. Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard, Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 23. Payment of Claims. 6B BILL LIST 05.19.15.odf 11 Gams Sheet.odf 7132755 - 7132975 Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 4 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard, Peters. Members Absent: Wassermann. 24. Acknowledgement of Investment Report for Quarter Ending 3/31/15. 0 Iten 24.odf The Court acknowledged receipt of the Investment Report for Quarter Ending 3/31/2015. 25. Acknowledgement of the Governmental Collectors Association of Texas Award for the Collection Program of the Year to the Brazos County Collections Department. The Court presented Collections Director Tanya Skinner with the Governmental Collectors Association of Texas Award for the Collections Program of the Year. Judge Peters along with the Court commended Ms. Skinner on the wonderful work her department does for Brazos County. Ms. Skinner stated that the collection rate is up seventy seven (77) percent this year. She thanked the Court for their support. 26. Sheriffs report on inmate population. Sheriff Chris Kirk stated there were 611 inmates in jail, 47 have electronic monitors and 10 are pending for monitors. 27. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics. Commissioner Mallard announced that the Conference of Urban Counties is meeting tomorrow in Austin. He and Commissioner Cauley are planning to attend. Judge Peters asked Commissioner Cauley about her trip to Washington D.C. with the Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Cauley stated that the Chamber does a great job preparing and presenting their agenda. She said planning for the trip is done a year in advance and they are already preparing points for the 2016 trip. She commented that it is important that we share our concerns and solutions with the legislators. Commissioner Cauley invited the other court members to participate in the next trip to Washington. She said they missed a few meetings with legislators because there was not enough representatives from Brazos County. 28. Call for Citizen input and /or concerns. There was no citizen's input. 29. Adjourn. Fi� The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting held May 19, 2015 have been examined and are approved in open Court this GY day of 5, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. Duane Peters County Judge Irma Cauley Commissioner, Precinct 4 Attest: Karen McQueen County Clerk --4 EE'Ud C.iCc �2tQ Lloyd Wassermann Commissioner, Precinct 1 li Kenny Mallar Commissioner, Precinct 3 pg._ L_ ik BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING vaw aiiu 111M Name I r \wax ` y\ Organization/ Department -G Vol. COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING 'd S6- lb,' Date and Time Name Organization /Department �,JY1• 0.R+ZLu-;s we-�tn - c Ilv�o�' III � Comm . 04, 3 Resolution Stepping Up Initiative to Reduce the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jails WHEREAS counties routinely provide treatment services to the estimated 2 million people with serious mental illnesses booked into jail each year; and WHEREAS prevalence rates of serious mental illnesses in jails are three to six times higher than for the general population; and WHEREAS ahnost three- quarters of adults with serious mental illnesses in jails have co- occurring substance use disorders; and WHEREAS adults with mental illnesses tend to stay longer in jail and upon release are at a higher risk of recidivism than people without these disorders; and WHEREAS county jails spend two to three times more on adults with mental illnesses that require interventions compared to those without these treatment needs; and WHEREAS without the appropriate treatment and services, people with mental illnesses continue to cycle through the criminal justice system, often resulting in tragic outcomes for these individuals and their families; and WHEREAS Brazos County and all counties take pride in their responsibility to protect and enhance the health, welfare and safety of its residents in efficient and cost - effective ways; and WHEREAS Brazos County and the Brazos County Sheriff have supported the efforts to address mental illness by the creation of the Crisis Intervention Team, helping mental health consumers manage their illness and diverting consumers from jail. WHEREAS through the Stepping Up initiative, the National Association of Counties, the Council of State Governments Justice Center and the American Psychiatric Foundation are encouraging public, private and nonprofit partners to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in jails. - 15-009 Vol. a�G Pg. NOW, THEREFORE, BE,IT RESOLVED, that the Commissioners Court of Brazos County does hereby sign on to the Call of Action to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in our county jail, commit to sharing lessons learned with other counties in our state and across the country to support a national initiative and encourage all county officials, employees and residents to participate in Stepping Up. We resolve to utilize the comprehensive resources available through Stepping Up to: • Convene or draw on a diverse team of leaders and decision makers from multiple agencies committed to safely reducing the number of people with mental illnesses in jails. • Collect and review prevalence numbers and assess individuals' needs to better identify adults entering jails with mental illnesses and their recidivism risk, and use that baseline information to guide decision making. • Examine treatment and service capacity to determine which programs and services are available in the county for people with mental illnesses and co- occurring substance use disorders, and identify state and local policy and funding barriers to minimizing contact with the justice system and providing treatment and supports in the community. • Develop a plan with measurable outcomes that draws on the needs and prevalence assessment data and examination of available treatment and service capacity, while considering identified barriers. • Implement research -based approaches that advance the plan. • Create a process to track progress using data and information systems, and to report on successes. DULYPASSEDANDAD nty, Texas. u Duane Peters (;4.b * Commissioner Lloyd Wassermann Precinct 1 Commissioner"K4nny Mal •d Precinct 3 County Judge ���A .� EE. y IS-009 . D_ �q. i3 7 May 19, 2015 The Honorable Anthony Foxx, Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Secretary Foxx: G. KENNY MALLARD Precinct 3 (979) 361 -4105 kmallard@co.brazos.tK.us IRMA CAULEY Precinct 4 (979) 361.4111 icauley@co.brazos.t cus I write -this letter to you today to express my strong support of the Brazos Transit District's TIGER grant application for funding to support a dire transportation need in the State of Texas. The TIGER funds will enable the Brazos Transit District (BTD) to purchase new public transportation buses to accommodate the growing population of Bryan/College Station and Texas A &M University (TAMU), to replace existing buses that have exhausted their useful life in several service areas including the cities of Lufkin and Nacogdoches, and to install bus stops and passenger shelters along their routes. Students, residents, veterans, and elderly all rely upon the transportation service provided by BTD each and every day. BTD is a Rural Transit District and Small Urban Transit District serving sixteen counties in Central and East Texas. BTD, in a coordinated transit model with TAMU, serves the rapidly growing population of Bryan/College Station and TAMU. Between 2000 and 2010, the population in this region increased by 29.3 %. This tremendous growth places an emergent demand on transit services. Investment of TIGER funding in the BTD bus program will help BTD continue to provide a high - quality, coordinated, efficient transportation service that is critical to the citizens of the community. Thank you for your conside on the :MGER grant application. _ /UZ� County Judge / c. Commissioner Lloyd Wassermann C piss' her Sammy Catalena Precinct 1 r Commission Kenny Mallard Commrssio uley Precinct 3 Precinct 4 Brazos County Administration Bldg. • 200 S. Texas Ave. • Suite 310 • Bryan, Texas 77803 • Fax: (979) 361 -4176 U 5 LLOYD W ASS ERMANN o Precinct 1 (979) 361 -0106 [wassermann@co.brazos.tK.us BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SAMMY CATALENA E. DUANE PETERS Precinct 2 County Judge (979) 361 -0115 (979) 361 -4102 scatalena @co.brezos.tx.us dpeters@co.brazos.tx.us May 19, 2015 The Honorable Anthony Foxx, Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Secretary Foxx: G. KENNY MALLARD Precinct 3 (979) 361 -4105 kmallard@co.brazos.tK.us IRMA CAULEY Precinct 4 (979) 361.4111 icauley@co.brazos.t cus I write -this letter to you today to express my strong support of the Brazos Transit District's TIGER grant application for funding to support a dire transportation need in the State of Texas. The TIGER funds will enable the Brazos Transit District (BTD) to purchase new public transportation buses to accommodate the growing population of Bryan/College Station and Texas A &M University (TAMU), to replace existing buses that have exhausted their useful life in several service areas including the cities of Lufkin and Nacogdoches, and to install bus stops and passenger shelters along their routes. Students, residents, veterans, and elderly all rely upon the transportation service provided by BTD each and every day. BTD is a Rural Transit District and Small Urban Transit District serving sixteen counties in Central and East Texas. BTD, in a coordinated transit model with TAMU, serves the rapidly growing population of Bryan/College Station and TAMU. Between 2000 and 2010, the population in this region increased by 29.3 %. This tremendous growth places an emergent demand on transit services. Investment of TIGER funding in the BTD bus program will help BTD continue to provide a high - quality, coordinated, efficient transportation service that is critical to the citizens of the community. Thank you for your conside on the :MGER grant application. _ /UZ� County Judge / c. Commissioner Lloyd Wassermann C piss' her Sammy Catalena Precinct 1 r Commission Kenny Mallard Commrssio uley Precinct 3 Precinct 4 Brazos County Administration Bldg. • 200 S. Texas Ave. • Suite 310 • Bryan, Texas 77803 • Fax: (979) 361 -4176 U 5 BYLAWS OF The Research Valley Partnership, Inc ARTICLE I. PURPOSE I APPROVED County Judge The purpose of The Research Valley Partnership, Inc. (The Partnership) is The purpose of The Research Valley Partnership (The Partnership) is to be a catalyst for economic growth in The Research Valley without regard to municipal boundary, which engages higher education and private industry in order to achieve sustainable / high- quality economic development success. The Research Valley Partnership helps grow, expand, and attract non -retail business to the Research Valley through its planning, services, and support. ARTICLE II. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS This Corporation shall have the following voting Directors and Officers: twenty (20) Directors, and four (4) ex- officio members as described below in Article III, provided that the number may be increased or decreased from time to time by an amendment to these Bylaws, but no decrease shall have the effect of shortening the term of any incumbent director, nor shall the total number of Directors be less than three (3) at any time. The Directors shall elect from their members a Chairman, Chairman- elect, and a Treasurer. The Chairman shall appoint the office of Secretary. All other Officers shall be required to be voting Directors of the Corporation. ARTICLE III. APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS The Directors shall be appointed in the following manner: three (3) shall be appointed by the City Council of Bryan, three (3) shall be appointed by the City Council of College Station, three (3) shall be appointed by the Brazos County Commissioner's Court, one (1) shall be appointed by the President of Texas A &M University, three (3) shall be appointed by The Partnership, one (1) shall be appointed by the Bryan- College Station Chamber of Commerce, two (2) shall be appointed by the Invest Research Valley Leadership Council, one (1) shall be appointed by the President of the Texas A &M Health Science Center, one (1) shall be appointed by the Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering, Texas A &M University, one (1) shall be appointed by the Vice Chancellor and Dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A &M System, Texas A &M University and one (1) shall be appointed by the President of Blinn College's Brazos County Campuses. No more than two (2) appointees representing the City of Bryan, City of College Station and Brazos County to The Partnership Board shall be an elected member of City Council or Commissioner's Court. In addition to duties of The Partnership board members outlined herein, it shall be the duty of May 2015 EO - -_- �5 these elected officials to serve a liaison function between The Partnership and the governing body of the governmental entity from which they were appointed. Such liaison role may include providing periodic reports on the activities and plans of The Partnership to the governmental body and communication of the priorities of the governing body to The Partnership Board. The remaining non - elected representatives of the cities and county shall meet whatever qualifications the entity may establish. At such time that the appointed elected representative should cease to be an elected official, he /she will be required to resign The Partnership Board position and the governmental entity affected will appoint a new representative from the entity to fill the vacant position. The Bryan City Manager and the College Station City Manager shall serve as ex- officio members of the Board of Directors, without vote. The Bryan Independent School District and College Station Independent School District Superintendents shall also serve as ex -officio members of the Board of Directors, without vote. The Chamber representative will be appointed for a one -year term. No voting Director may serve more than one unexpired term, plus two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms as Director of the Corporation except as noted below regarding Immediate Past Chairman and elected officials. Any Director of the Corporation who is ineligible for immediate reappointment under the preceding sentence is ineligible for reappointment for a period of one (1) year following the expiration of his term. Notwithstanding the ineligibility of the Immediate Past Chairman, pursuant to the preceding paragraph, to continue to serve on the Board, the Immediate Past Chairman shall continue to serve as a voting member of the Board and a voting member of the Executive Committee until the end of the term of the then serving Chairman. Elected officials may be appointed for additional terms or partial terms by their respective City Councils and Commissioners Court, not to exceed their term as an elected official. ARTICLE IV. ELECTION. OF OFFICERS The Nominating Committee will be made up of the Chairman, Chairman - elect, Immediate Past Chairman and a representative of the City of Bryan, the City of College Station and Brazos County. The Officers, other than the Directors, shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors provided for herein, and the Directors shall elect said Officers as provided for herein from among their number. Each Director shall be entitled to one vote and it shall require a majority vote to elect any Officer. The Officers shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. ARTICLE V. TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE OFFICERS The Officers of the Corporation shall be elected annually in the manner provided for above. The term of the office shall run from June 1 of each year through May 31 of the following year. Each May 2015 Director and Officer shall serve from the date of his election and qualification until his successor is elected and duly qualified. Nomination as Chairman requires one year's experience on The Partnership Board of Directors. Each officer is elected to serve for twelve months unless requested otherwise by the majority of The Partnership Board of Directors. ARTICLE VI. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairman, Chairman- elect, Treasurer, Immediate Past Chairman, Secretary and President/CEO. Meetings of the Executive Committee may be called by the Chairman or the Chairman-elect in the absence of the Chairman. The duties of the Executive Committee shall be to review prospect proposals and existing business proposals prior to presentation to the Board of Directors and other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee will meet as needed to address projects and other business, as noted above, in a timely manner. The President/CEO and Secretary will be present, but will have no vote. ARTICLE VII. MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors shall have one annual meeting at which meeting the Board of Directors shall, by majority vote, elect the Officers of the Corporation. No Officer shall be appointed for a term exceeding three (3) years. In addition, the Board of Directors shall meet upon the call of the Chairman or Chairman- elect, as the case may be, and it shall meet at such time and place as directed by the Officer calling the meeting. Such calls shall be made by personal notification. A majority of the voting Board of Directors will constitute a quorum, and if a quorum be present, then any manner of business may be attended to and the Corporation be bound. The place and time of all Board of Directors meetings shall be set by the Chairman or by the Chairman-elect in the absence of the Chairman. ARTICLE VIII. FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD AND OFFICERS In the case of the death or resignation of any Officer or Director, or the refusal or inability of an Officer or Director to perform the duties of his office, the Board of Directors shall have the privilege to declare a vacancy on the Board or in the office, and such vacancy shall be filled for such unexpired term in the same manner as provided for regular appointments. Any Directorship to be filled by reason of an increase in the number of Directors shall be filled by appointment by the entity that the new Director represents. Such newly created Directorship shall be for an initial term of one (1) year, or if more than one Directorship is created, for staggered terms not to exceed two (2) years, thereafter each such Director shall serve for a period of three (3) years. May 2015 ARTICLE IX. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Policy Statement No person who has a conflict of interest may vote on, or otherwise participate in the evaluation, authorization or approval of the affected transaction, except to be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at any meeting of the Board of Directors at which the affected transaction is approved. No conflict of interest policy can provide rules to cover every circumstance; therefore, each person should make every effort to disclose any potential or perceived conflict of interest. Definitions A. Conflict of interest shall mean: The direct solicitation of or receipt of anything of value by any business or business entity in which a person has a substantial interest, and where such direct solicitation or receipt of anything of value is toward or from a business prospect which is actively involved in a transaction with the Corporation. For purposes of this definition, a direct solicitation or receipt of anything of value, as previously referenced will only create a conflict of interest if such solicitation or receipt arises directly as a result of such person's position with the Corporation; and ii. Any situation in which a person has an interest in a matter before the Corporation which is inconsistent and incompatible with the interest of the Corporation. iii. Any ownership interest by a person in a privately -held business which is actively involved in a transaction with the corporation and/or currently receiving incentives from the corporation. B. Person shall mean any officer, director, agent or employee of the Corporation. C. Transaction shall mean any occasion when a business prospect is requesting, negotiating, or attempting to obtain economic incentives or benefits from or through the Corporation. D. Substantial interest shall mean: i. A person owns or possesses ten percent (10 %) or more of the interests in a business entity (whether in the form of stock, partnership interests or otherwise), or ii. A person owns or possesses an interest (with a fair market value equal to or greater than Seven Thousand Five Hundred and No /100 Dollars ($7,500.00) in a business entity; and May 2015 Vol.. U Pg. iii. A person received more than ten percent (10 %) of such person's gross income in the prior year from a business entity. Procedure for Disclosing and Resolving a Conflict of Interest A. Any person who has a conflict of interest shall disclose such conflict of interest to the Executive Committee immediately upon obtaining knowledge of such conflict of interest. Upon making the report of a conflict of interest, the person making the report shall not participate in the evaluation, authorization, or approval of the affected transaction unless and until the Executive Committee advises such person that the subject of the report is not a conflict of interest. B. The Executive Committee shall evaluate the reported conflict of interest and shall determine whether or not the reported conflict is, in fact, a conflict of interest as defined herein. In making its decision, if a member of the Executive Committee has reported a conflict of interest, the Executive Committee shall refer the report to the full Board of Directors for a final determination. C. The Executive Committee shall inform the person making the report of the Committee's or the Board's final decision. D. In the event that it is finally determined that a person has a conflict of interest, such person shall not continue to participate in the evaluation, authorization, or approval of the affected transaction, except to be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at any meeting of the Board of Directors at which the affected transaction is approved. Any ownership interest in a privately -held company (see Definitions A. iii.), will require such person to resolve the conflict or resign their position with the Corporation. Transaction Not Void or Voidable A. A transaction involving a conflict of interest, as herein defined, which was evaluated, authorized, consurmnated or approved by the Corporation, is not void or voidable solely for that reason, solely because the person with the conflict of interest was present at or participated in the meeting of the Board, or solely because the vote of the person with the conflict of interest was counted for that person, if: L The material facts as to the conflict of interest and as to the transaction are disclosed or are known to the Board, and the Board in good faith and with ordinary care authorizes the transaction by the affirmative vote of a majority of the disinterested Directors, even though the disinterested Directors are less than a quorum; or ii. the transaction is fair to the corporation when it is authorized, approved, or ratified by the Board. May 2015 Pg ARTICLE X. DUTIES OF DIRECTORS Directors shall exercise ordinary business judgment in managing the affairs of the Corporation. Directors shall owe a duty of loyalty and care with respect to the interests of the citizens of Brazos County. In acting in their official capacity as Directors of this Corporation, Directors shall act in good faith and take actions they reasonably believe to be in the best interest of the Corporation and that are not unlawful. In all other instances, the Board of Directors shall not take any action they should reasonably believe would be opposed to the Corporation's best interests or would be unlawful. Directors will keep confidential all matters discussed in Executive Session. Each Director has a responsibility to stay abreast of all Partnership business through regular attendance of all board meetings. Any member of the Board of Directors may be removed from office upon notification of appointing entity if such member fails to attend at least two thirds of the meetings of the Board for any six-month period during which the appointee is a member of the Board. Excused absences will be granted by the Chairman of The Partnership for reasons of personal or professional emergencies or health. Board meeting attendance will be taken fifteen minutes after the commencement of each meeting. The Secretary will track attendance and report to the Chairman on a quarterly basis. ARTICLE XI. DUTIES OF THE CHAIRMAN The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors. He shall have all the general powers and duties which are usually vested in the office of Chairman of a non - profit corporation. The Chairman shall have the power to sign checks, warrants, and vouchers whereby the funds of the Corporation will be disbursed; however, such checks must be, in all cases, countersigned by another Officer. In the absence of the President/CEO, the Chairman will perform the duties of the President/CEO. The Chairman shall perform such other duties as shall properly relate to his office, and such other duties as may be required of the position from time to time by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE XII. DUTIES OF THE CHAIRMAN -ELECT The Chairman-elect shall act for and assume the power of the Chairman in the absence of the Chairman or upon refusal or inability of the Chairman to act. The Chairman-elect shall have the power to sign checks, warrants, and vouchers whereby the funds of the Corporation will be disbursed; however, such checks must be, in all cases, countersigned by another Officer. The Chairman-elect shall perform such other duties as shall properly relate to his office and such other duties as may be required of the position from time to time by the Board of Directors. May 2015 ARTICLE XIII. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY The President/CEO shall recommend a staff person to the Chairman to serve as Secretary. The Secretary shall keep a correct set of typed minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors in a loose - leaf book provided especially for that purpose. The said minutes shall be open at any time to the inspection of any Director of this Corporation or any appointed or elected official of any entity which appoints Directors to this Corporation at any time. The Secretary shall also have possession of and be responsible for keeping the Seal of the Corporation and shall attest and affix the Corporate Seal to every contract in writing executed by the Corporation. The Secretary shall have charge of such books and papers as the Board of Directors may direct; and shall, in general, perform all the duties incident to the office of the Secretary, and such other duties as may be required of the position from time to time by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE XIV. DUTIES OF THE TREASURER The Treasurer of the Corporation shall maintain a copy of the records reflecting the financial condition of the Corporation at all times. Such records shall be open at any time to inspection by any Director of the Corporation and any appointed or elected official of any entity which appoints Directors to this Corporation. In addition, it shall be the duty of the Treasurer to monitor the expenditure of the funds of the Corporation. The Treasurer shall have the power to sign checks, warrants, and vouchers whereby the funds of the Corporation will be disbursed; however, such checks must be, in all cases, countersigned by another Officer. The Treasurer shall perform all other duties assigned to the Treasurer by the Board of Directors, including that the Treasurer shall countersign the checks issued by the Corporation whenever possible. The Treasurer shall hold the position and perform the duties of Secretary in the Secretary's absence. ARTICLE XV. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS All sales or conveyances or mortgages of real estate owned or held by the Corporation shall be in writing, signed and acknowledged by the Chairman, or Chairman -elect in case of the absence, refusal, or inability of the Chairman to act, and the Secretary shall attest such conveyance under the official seal of the Corporation. No real estate shall be purchased, sold, mortgaged, or otherwise disposed of unless the transaction shall first have been ordered by resolution passed by the Board of Directors. These same requirements shall apply to leases made upon the property of the Corporation, including loans, pledging of assets, multi-year contracts subject to $10,000 not previously budgeted. May 2015 ARTICLE XVI. MANAGEMENT AND DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT /CEO The Corporation shall select, employ and monitor the performance of a competent President/CEO, qualified by education and experience, who shall be responsible for the management of the Corporation. The authority and duties of the President/CEO shall be the following: a. to carry out all policies established by the Board of Directors and the Corporation through the current Chairman; b. to prepare an annual budget showing the expected receipts and expenditures of the Corporation; c. develop and maintain personnel polices and practices for the Corporation as approved by the Board of Directors. Select, employ, supervise and discharge employees; d. to supervise the business affairs of the Corporation; e. to present to the Board of Directors and any entity which appoints Directors to this Corporation, periodic reports reflecting the services and financial activities of the Corporation and prepare and submit any special report as may be required by the above - mentioned Board and entities; f. to attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and any meetings of the City Councils of Bryan and College Station, Brazos County Commissioner's Court, and the Bryan- College Station Chamber of Commerce as may be required; and g. to perform any and all other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of the Corporation. h. The CEO has an obligation to inform the Board of concerns that the Chairman is giving perceived direction contrary to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall assume supervision over the affairs of the Corporation with the exception that the President/CEO shall have such authority and powers as necessary to carry on the general everyday business of the Corporation. The President/CEO shall keep an accurate set of records reflecting the financial condition of the Corporation at all times. Such records shall be open at any time to inspection by any Director of the Corporation or any appointed or elected official of any entity which appoints Directors to this Corporation. In addition, it shall be the duty of the President/CEO to supervise the expenditure of the funds of the Corporation and may sign checks, warrants, and vouchers whereby the funds of the May 2015 Vol. 8 Corporation will be disbursed; however, such checks must be, in all cases, countersigned by another Officer. ARTICLE XVII. AMENDMENTS AND BYLAWS The Bylaws, except Article III hereof which requires the approval of the Cities of Bryan and College Station, and Brazos County, may be altered, changed, or amended by the majority vote of all the Directors of the Corporation at any Directors meeting specially called for that purpose by the Chairman. Upon written application of a majority of the Board of Directors, the Chairman shall be required to call such a Directors meeting. ARTICLE XVIII. SALARIES The salaries of the President/CEO and any other full or part-time employees of the Corporation shall be set by the Board of Directors annually during the budget process. Employee salary increases, with the exception of the President/CEO, resulting from annual performance evaluations shall be determined by the President/CEO at the time of the evaluation to the extent that the increases fall within the budget approved by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE XIX NON- PROFIT CORPORATION This Corporation is not organized for profit. No member of the Board of Directors or person from whom the Corporation may receive any property or funds shall receive or shall be lawfully entitled to receive any pecuniary profit from the operation thereof, and in no event shall any part of the funds or assets of the Corporation be paid as a salary or as compensation to, or distributed to or inure to the benefit of any member of the Board of Directors; provided, however, always (1) upon prior authorization of the Board that reasonable compensation may be paid to any member while acting as any agent or employee of the Corporation for services rendered in effecting one or more of the purposes of the Corporation, and (2) that any member of the Board of Directors may, from time to time, be reimbursed for his actual and reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the administration of the affairs of the Corporation. ARTICLE XX. REGISTERED AGENT AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE The Corporation's registered office must be maintained in Texas at the address of the registered agent. The Corporation's registered office need not be a place of business of the Corporation. The Directors may change the registered office, registered agent or both by making the appropriate filing with the Texas Secretary of State. The Corporation's principal office will be at the place the Director's May 2015 Vol. Pg. /� designate and need not be in Texas. Corporation records will be maintained at the Corporation's principal office. ARTICLE XXI. CORPORATESEAL The Directors shall provide a Corporate Seal which shall be circular in form and shall have inscribed thereon the name of the Corporation. ARTICLE XXII. MEETING GOVERNANCE It will be the intent of all officials meetings of The Partnership to generally follow the intent of the latest revision of Robert's Rules of Order. This Article will be applicable to the Board of Directors meetings, Executive Committee meetings, and all other committees, standing and ad hoc. ARTICLE XXIII. SPECIAL MEETINGS Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at any time upon the call of the Chairman or any two Directors. If a special meeting is called, the parties calling the meeting shall notify the President/CEO of the agenda items. The Secretary of the Corporation shall thereafter notify all of the Directors of the meeting and of the items on the agenda. ARTICLE =. QUORUM A simple majority of the voting Directors fixed by these Bylaws shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors, and a majority vote of those present shall be required for the approval of any action. ARTICLE XXV. BUDGETS AND FINANCING The Corporation shall submit its financing request to the Cities of Bryan and College Station and Brazos County, as requested. The Corporation's fiscal year shall be from October 1 through September 30, so as to coincide with the fiscal years of the Cities of Bryan and College Station and Brazos County. ARTICLE XXVI. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION (a) The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, or suit or proceeding, whether civil, May 2015 P9.7 10 criminal, administrative or investigative and any appeal of such suit, action or proceeding by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan, or other enterprise against judgments, penalties, fines, settlements and expenses (including attorney's fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he is found, pursuant to the requirements and procedure set forth in paragraph (d) below, to have met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification hereunder. If a person defined above is found liable to the Corporation or is found liable on the basis of a personal benefit was improperly received by that person, the indemnification by the Corporation shall be limited to reasonable expenses actually incurred. No indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable for willful or intentional misconduct in the performance of his duty to the Corporation. (b) The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, or itself, create a presumption that the person did not meet the requirements set forth below at section (d). A person shall be deemed to have been found liable in respect of any claim, issue or matter only after the person shall have been so adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction after exhaustion of all appeals therefrom. (c) Expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding may be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding, and prior to the determination required by paragraph (d) hereof, upon receipt of (i) an unlimited general obligation or undertaking by or on behalf of the director, officer, employee or agent to repay such amount unless it shall ultimately be determined that he is entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this section, and (ii) a written affirmation by the director, officer, employee or agent of his good faith belief he has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification hereunder. (d) The indemnification hereunder shall be made only upon a determination in the specific case that indemnification is proper in accordance with the following standards: the person (i) conducted himself in good faith; (ii) reasonably believed (a) in the case of conduct taken in his official capacity, his conduct was in the Corporation's best interest, and (b) in all other cases, his conduct was not at least opposed to the Corporation's best interest; and (iii) in criminal cases had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. Such determination shall be made (1) by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, or (2) if a quorum cannot be obtained, by a majority vote of a committee of the board of directors designated to act in this matter by a majority vote of all directors, consisting solely of two (2) or more directors, not named defendants or respondents, or (3) by the written opinion of special legal counsel selected by the Board of Directors or a committee of the Board by vote as set forth in (1) and (2) above or, if such a quorum cannot be obtained and such a committee cannot be established, by a majority vote of all Directors. May 2015 E01 C� ..,. -p9 11 (e) The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify him against such liability under the provision of this section. (f) Any indemnification or advance of expenses in accordance with this article shall be reported to the members in writing with or before the (i) notice or waiver of notice of the next meeting, or (ii) consent to action without meeting, but in any case no later than twelve (12) months from the date of indemnification or advance. 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Receives county funds and disburses them to proper accounts; assists in investing and Title: Assistant Chief Deputy Treasurer Pay Group: 15 Department: County Treasurer FLSA Status: Nonexempt Reports To: County Treasurer Approved Date: eight different bank accounts, including receiving and posting checks, making deposits, and ensuring that fund balances match Auditor's reports; EEOC Category: Office and Clerical General Summary: Assists the Chief Deputy in all aspects of the job duties. Receives county funds and disburses them to proper accounts; assists in investing and managing county funds; reconciles bank accounts, prepares various monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports; and acts as liaison to bankers. Essential Duties: Handles daily cash receipts, including entering information into the computer, creating batches, and preparing and distributing reports; scanning of all information; Keeps up with all direct deposits from the State for daily cash purposes; Balances all credit card payments and transfers funds to appropriate accounts daily; Transfers funds for Flex Benefit fund, Interest and D/C Pool /Admin Interest, CSCD Restitution II, G/O Debt Service Payments, C/A Health Ins., Hotel Occupancy, Sales Tax Pay, ATM settlement and DHS Inter Local Government; Update Juror Donations for Quarterly CVC Reports; Assists County Treasurer In Investing county funds, including entering data into the computer, maintaining account records, determining the amount of funds available for investment, selecting brokers, and determining dates of maturity; Serves as liaison to banker to monitor and ensure that funds are available for financial obligations and that enough collateral has been pledged against the funds;Monitors the county's investments, including tracking the amount invested with each broker, calculating earned Interest, market values, net asset values, and average interest rates, and preparing monthly and quarterly reports;Attends seminars to keep up with certification for investments; Assists with reconciling eight different bank accounts, including receiving and posting checks, making deposits, and ensuring that fund balances match Auditor's reports; Prepares various reports, including quarterly report on arrest fee and court costs and monthly judicial reports; reconciles quarterly Hotel Occupancy venue tax reports and wires funds due; Conducts research on receipts and disbursements as needed; and Performs various administrative duties, such as filing, answering telephones, greeting and assisting the general public, and responding to questions from other departments. Other Duties as assigned. 1 % Supervision Received: Given: This is a non - supervisory position; however, this position reviews the work of other staff, and may act as supervisor In the Chief Deputy and County Treasurer's absence. Education Required: Associate's degree in accounting, or equivalent, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Preferred: Experience Required: At least two years of experience Preferred: Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required: County Investment Officer certification. Must receive at least 15 hours of approved continuing education each year to maintain CIO certification. Preferred: Physical Demands Typical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sft; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand and walk; and lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds, such as large books. Specific vision abilities required by this job include dose vision, and ability to adjust focus. wi. aao �g.41-11L Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Typical' Governmental accounting rules and procedures, especially as they apply to counties; bookkeeping procedures; supervisory management practices and procedures; and standard office practices and procedures. Use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processors, and databases; read, analyze, and interpret financial statements; communicate effectively in person or over the phone; perform basic arithmetic calculations and bookkeeping tasks; and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, county employees, and the public. Work Environment Typical' The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and to perform tedious and exacting work; the employee is frequently required work under time pressures to meet deadlines and to work closely with others a part of a team. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. PPROVED 51 � U e Peters Date:. County Judge H - n P 2-4 0 ®C U M M 1 N S Preventative Maintenance Inspection Agreement CUM WALILIM COW. This 4 not an hense.T..:6ervke not rendered unit r.wipt N Payment MMOd -MFnw D, NLPmis46 I 224541 sessa AN machine I.Mn. 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This agreement Includes all parts I ended under to applicable paragrat(a) created in Ore Coverage Code column above and described In Speech 4. Specific Product Commit. With w l be Iralalled Wilted Ue use d ahap IaclOtise aed on usels premises. Ildoes nd Include supples or consumable pens excluded trader Sedim 4 SpecDic PmdW Coverega. 2.Vhen,In CAaplNm, ashoprecaalikonngsnecessaryandon -slterepWr�pansrepinemeMcannaWptom= Nn (s)Insvis%Mryopeadn9Cbalklm,G•AS sun AcosteCkWe. Such Nark (both parts and laor), it statehood by the customer, Will be In addition In to service Ounhacl charges. SEC710414- SPECIRCPRODUC17COVERAGE This agreement and vesoated parts Coverage applies tote machine put number" seat number corrosponding W the Coverage Code(s) and low s u fmrftd m tehaM W tls Mp OM. CODE 1 Perlandom -Ali path excluding the blocks. CODE 21mpdNes, Slgnus and EmNatg Equipment - MI parts excluding: animalism mad endorsing dies; PROMS; Ink arm Ink mgers; and rubber feed rollers. COOS 3 Bunstets and! Decollators -All pads excluding roe deamor or other supplies. Pepe Shredders -ExdWn phi begs and lucdwtng all. • Does not Muds penis or labor newmmomi by mom use. TNS N defined as exceeded 150 noun or ppealipn per ma en. • Does rats Incude pads m labornewsmated by misuse. This includes, Ind is not limited W, continuous shteaki d reverse other than Paper products, oradlicands, slopes or communal one inch paper of". Noss: High Secwlry Crass Cul Shredders are gaperortlyshredders. Unacceptable material vmuld Include. bed not limited ro, mlpmflm, mkm6Me, Immo paper Nips, bass faveswrs, bltldedlpe, mother mews deem. CODE 4 Nine Macldw Coverage - Shredders • Signed Nvtn 90dW labor vamnty pedod. • Fill pub and kbe coverage on cuepmer premises or Cummin Alison local sarviw faclAry (supersedes Section 3, Paragraph 2). There may be a Marge for labor at 5094 of Ile fowl Cummin.Albon Service Branch labor rae for eMmalve spurs (estae Ping had (2) hone) on High Security Shredders and large, high volume shredders (208, all, 4m valt lob) the can net be removed Imam the cus ems s premises. CODE 4A Ship Our Slxedders -Clear become consumabe, chargeable pens alter the five (5) lost rMty. CODE 4B Pertld, Cut SNedden- Cultere and defladOrs became conwmable. Chargeable pans ear the tree (3) year uenanty. CODE 4C High Son utly Cross Cut Shedders - Cutters and deliecInrs became consumable, ch dgeabe parts ehar Its ants (1) year vsmaney. CODE 5 Existing Machine Cameras. -MI Shredder Models - Signed Net the SO ay labor mentally pedod. - United pans anal labor coverage. Dees mat Include culture, Ounces, separsims, defsMrs, spacers or cutler ahalts except Were wanan es apply. Also nkM Secdm 3 Paragraph 2. CODE B MICR Encoder -All parts covered excluding PMler Paper, Printer Ribbons and MICA Ribbon. CODE y J91COUhi Cuenct Counters -M models. Al pans covered excluding roll deanur, compressed sit, wnying case, hamming dies and Ink rollers. CODE S JaScan Currency Southern -M modes. All pal covered exceeding roll comer, compressed all. Carrying case. COOS BA JocCash Clammy y Uspenven -MI iP rts coveed including picker modulo miss mbilve, sticker modal assemblies, vavepon assemblies, cumency wsullx anal sdhvae Ikerm ties. CODE SB JolCash Currency Disperses Evended Coverage -All pas covered secluding currency wuottes, anal soRmie livens Ina. CODE 10A JOISarl Con SOans -NI Model IWO,2000.M, 4000 Serss Indudve Sort DiskcOmnirge for five years from iwel date, MAN under PMIA. F udn SOHPaa,Tbons,mdpdMrpaW. AD MOM= Executive Sort Usk (mlese ummdng Into San Disk coverage MIA), Sort Pads, ribbons aed printer paper. CODE 108 Jedke Coin Sorted -M Mcda-NO Pars Coverage. Code taC hilSm Con Saner- Sek Service Medals MW Seas. (Models 6800-6888). All pens Including Son Disk and Son Pat. Excludes supply Ives ouch se ribbons and printer paper. CODE 11 External bev oa -GA Promised apuach system, C-A RIM. Nit, Remote Display, Bar Code Scarcer or other GA suppled external device. Excludes al sappy liema. Paget of 3 1 have read and agree to these terms: Buyers Initials: Vol. P9•1W CODE 12A Cdn Wrappers —All karts covered excluding Wrap Rde m, Crimps Hooks, Hopper Belts, Coln FeedaM Drive Bella CODE 129 Coln Wrappers Evtended Coverage -A t parts coverts Including Wrap Rogers, Crwpc Hooka, Hopper Balls, OOM Feed and Driva Bite. CODE120WFWm,p VMHlgh.l.m— Over6000.I4perday. Perta coverage samew Catle 128. CODE 120 Coln Wreppaa —No parts coverage. CODE 13 Coln Counters and Cdn Dtspensers —All pane covered excluding Cain Feed Belts and Hopper Belts. CODE 14 Casino Cdn State— Includes Tarminal, Remle Keyboard, Canter Dump Hopper, Primar. Excludes Load Cell and Rebates. CODE 14 Win Transport System —NO pads coverage. SECTION 6— OISCIAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 1. This agreement does hat Include new attachments, m o lfien OOna, retro5b, charmges In Installation b tiles blacks or dies requested by war. 2. This agreement does not Include pans or labor necessitated by w a of God, war, fire, water Sabotage or eaideml damage. 3. Title agreement does not Include pens Sr [.bar necesdtated by etivcme environments (tamperafure, humidly, poor or guaWatlng elecmcal power), volumes In OMSS Of Me Veto= we Identified In its egreemem, miailse, Laws, sabotage, damage due to shipping or other casually bee or damage. n.,,�u<n„ „nn,n�.,.a«a.e.vine na.an„nei cart vnm Mia en.semma. u ssra. ewnah neceadlate servkre ton GAmahMZed service oersornl. schwa Magna and IeLOr wM beissued Ip Me asbmx. G. GA reserves the right to deny service m equipment Nat to located In environments whk:h, at Me allegation l GA, vould subect GA seMCe perwnnel to an unreasmeMe nsh l harm. Equipment m os serviced under this Agreement and located in an unreasonable dangerous weiromnent must be first relocated to a location IdeWed by GA at the Customers sapwse. SECTION 6— ACCEPTANCE AND RENEWAL 1. This agreement b subject ro acceptance by C-A In ML Prospect, Mich will evidence acceptance of gds agreemera by b IgN for such service ham its amce In ML Prompts. throw. M payments for servos rerdered under Forms of Nis agreement are to be forwarded b Wmminsdllison Corp., 691 FPehenllle Drive, Mt. Prospect, IFInois 60056, 2. This agreement tall Farm bell axiomatically each year at the tams In e8ectat pie time of renewat end We continue unless cancelled b wi ing by either pats 30 days prior to roevral. Any bass, nowo hereafter Imposed upon the Nrislshing of the service outdoor maledl herin described or upon the control Merel ar Me mceipts therefrom Shall be pld far by the Sooner w war of the equipment. 3.Carmllllon Pdicy: It In the event a carrel is cancelled by the customer prior W the esptraion date, the p hated ( caused) portion of the contract Mi be refunded to the aeWmervMh any SeMCes penonnedduirg the parts! rnnaedpallod bey, charged back, less the value of any pfd Pont dthe avrmaci Mat has not been refunded Pmrated refunds wig not be reduced iorcanceaseo l cotrel i equipment Met Is replaced With new equlpmoL provided the new equipment Is placed Immediately under ca dracl. SECTION T— SUPPORT TYPE: Hear%Shifts, Volumes Support Type Adder Desmipton 1 0% Standard: 8AM451FM, Mar-Fri, Response withln 26 Him. 2 10% Extra: TAM -TPM, Moo-Fri, Response Wthin 24 Hrs. 3 20% 6 Days: 6AM -SPM, MSn-Set, Response Wthn 24 Hrs. 4 30% T Caere: SAM-513M, Mon -Sun, Response Within 24 Hrs. 5 50% 2nd: Around the Gook, T Days, Response within 24 We. 6 4WA IW: 7AM -7PM, 7 Days. Response %0h 24 Hrs. 7 As Cane After Hours -Ala Come: Service requested beyond Slandard tlaurs- laboffGrevel socitee Separatety, 8 26% 2 Shifts: Machine operated 2 -Elght Hour Shlhs, Stand. Hours 6 SO% 3 Shits: Must. anostad 3 -Eight Hours Shift, Sand. Hours Types 6 S 6: AMU Hours wrvke bgted separatety With approved O cia. Sellon 8 — Power Requlremema. • Voltage Operating Range: 105 -130 VAC. •FSW.nry: SW60 He • Electrical Supply these: A 15 Amp electrical supply Properly grounded and pnoteg e f by a draw breaker must be provided wits this equipmenL The thre"rang grounded plug supplied with MIS equipment must be plugged Imo a property grounded Mme -prong outlet. TO ensure proper .",won of MIS GgLpmera, a Separate drat SeMng Sly this devloe should De provided. • It Is Me cwlomers reaponlbili y to provMe a power fine mat is grounded and proteaetl by a drell brasher In accordance Win Me applicable local electrical code. • Power disruptlene Met result in Mpg voltage other Man Me power requirements as specHad In Me equipment speciticeiens can lead to Improper opera0an or result in the iailure/damega to electrical components. SUCK povw dismpgons are not Owned under the machlee vaursnty, or Proventadve M enee eemea Power coadlt loningrlebilDhg devices are available Mr,wh WmmSw Allison Corporator. / \ Page 3 of 3 1 have read and agree to these terms: Buyers trills: Date: IN 1 Fig._t �- CJ Vol._ .=Pg—z' tea: a `aAja a$ aiji $ $ j lilt aaaaa8� MIA ' "a aaa 5a50 d�'553 au:x R�'a »i$9 Ragg AAyg,EA ! » t$e »0; »a; $ls E ! ' ; 8 3�i a46g MUM aa33aca g� aa �£3d 3 :.. i "_s6� �: i�aGl• �r� �+ i +ee$ AS S 8 saE� R1 I j a5aaaa ;� aaa$9R aaai 190$ =�j�1;gy� -1 9' i Magma a -.'•g aaa §aa� a Sam y �W Fk A x Ag eD Dgi@ D 6 2g. g� aaaaaaa aaga$$:$ a a aOARaa1m$a daagjaag » 6 1 43�i 655 a 6�a 5565 HG � a s a �� �, 9aaa�5a a R as A i33�jaaa A rG a t' 6 - ytk�'? 33 Az6R ��»�eaE� A »51 g s § »$I 1 4s.g q .,a; ggg was a -a g g 3 8gaRRR g "a E R a0 aR R gy,$. Eaa3aa� aaaaa9R a 9 aEYaa�aa RAEaa»laaj g y a A a a a '1i �ej la Sri ,i$ DE4 - I Vol._ .=Pg—z' Meetings I t http:// bcagenda. co. brazos .tx.us/CoverShect.aspx ?ItemID =9204 PT E 0..F 4 �i0y zn�6 BRAZOS COUNTY S IS BRYAN,TEXAS Duane Peters Date County Judge to Print DEPARTMENT: Purchasing DATE OF COURT 5/19/2015 MEETING: ITEM: Declaration of surplus property as "salvage" that was advertised for sale in accordance with Local Government Code §263.152 and received no bids, and authorization for destruction or other means of disposal TO: Commissioners Court FROM: Tiffany Alavarado DATE: 05/13/2015 FISCAL IMPACT: No SOURCE OF FUNDS: NOTES/EXCEPTIONS: ACTION REQUESTED OR Attached is a list of surplus property that was advertised for sale ALTERNATIVES: and was unclaimed. In accordance with Local Government Code 263.152- Deposition, Purchasing requests Commissioners Court to declare this property as "salvage" and authorize destruction or other disposal, such as donation. or as appropriate. Name: Description: Type: D unsold lots 5.10,15.nd I list of unsold lots Backup Material D Sumlus for Desiruction.docx I Surplus salvage 113ackup Material VIAMAIr tA-1I AM Tiffany M. Alvarado From: ClientServices @Govdeals.com Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 5:10 AM To: Tiffany M. 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Surplus for Destruction - Constable Road traffic vest - Uniforms - Motorola Trunky System Radio 3550010036 Non- Functioning - Motorola Trunky System Radio 3550010035 Non- Functioning - Motorola handheld Radio 3550010037, 3550010038 Non- Functioning Motorola Base Radio A001000151 Non- Functioning - Motorola Handheld Radio 3550010066 Non - Functioning Motorola Handheld Radio 3550010064 Non - Functioning Motorola Verizon Cell Phones X 5 Non - Functioning Variety of Handheld Radios Non - Functioning o 2800200045, 2800200043, 2800200203, 2800200049 ,2800010783,2800200074, 2800200554, 2800200044, 2800200202, 2800200048, 2800200050, 2800200046, 5600100296, Vol. a o Pg. /-E 1+ BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM DEPARTMENT: Road & Bridge MEETING DATE: May 19, 2015 SUBJECT: Utility Adjustment — Wellborn Special Utility District Consider and take action on Wellborn Special Utility District cost estimate of $45,375.00 to lower and encase 150 feet of 12 -inch water line on the proposed Greens Prairie Trail extension. This required utility adjustment is at the County's request to accommodate this project. Wellborn Special Utility District will bill the County when the work is completed. Site is located in Precinct 1. SUBMITTED BY: Darrell W. Kolwes Right of Way Agent This request is APR( APPROVED BY: n' Loyd ssermann Commissioner Precinct 1 by Commissioners' Court Duane Peters, County Judge DATE: E5/( a/ a L-) j 5 -:, ELLIOTT CONSTRUCTION, INC. P.O. BOX 610 WELLBORN, TX. 77881 WELLBORN SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT 4118 GREENS PRAIRIE RD COLLEGE STATION TX. 77845 February 16, 2015 RE: GREENS PRAIRIE TRAIL NO. DESCRIPTION QTY UN UNIT PRICE AMOUNT LOWER & INSTALL 150 FEET NEW 12" C -900 WATER LINE IN 20" CASING WITH SPACERS, 1 END SEALS STABILIZED BACKFILL 1 LS 35500.00 35500.00 2 12 "45 BENDS 4 EA 635.00 2540.00 3 4" BLOW OFF 1 EA 2060.00 2060.00 4 CUT IN 12' VALVE (NIGHT WORK) 1 LS 5275.00 5275.00 TOTAL 45375.00 a°� P9.� 15 BRAZOSCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM DEPARTMENT Road and Bridge DEPT. NUMBER 56001000 DATE OF COURT MEETING: May 19, 2015 ITEM: Consider and take action on the Replat of Ramby Subdivision Block 1, Lot 5R -2, 8.27 Acres (Creating Lot 5R -3 from part of Lot 5R -2); Volume 12220, Page 62 Brazos County Official Records); Moses A. Foster Survey, A-16; Brazos County, Texas. Site is located in Precinct 2. SOURCE OF FUNDS: N/A NOTES: • Owner: David Hogan, HTU Management, Inc. • Prepared by: Paul Williams Surveying Co. SUBMITTED BY: R. Alan Munger, P.E. County Engineer 60"D two ormnissi er Sammy Catalena ct Precin This Request is Xuan !Pe t e rs' DE IED [ ommissioners' Court County dge Date 9797750453 Brazos County ROAD &BRIDGE 08:48: 55 a.m. 11 -04 -2014 113 Application for Development Brazos County Subdivision and Development Regulations Brazos County Engineering Department 2617 Hwy 21 West, Bryan, Texas 77803 (979) 822 -2127 Office Use Onfy. Master Plan_ Final Plat_ Re -Plat 1/ Amending Plat Property Description Road Location: g 38 57 /� Z l p„ . Legal Description. 144-y" St, S 41 D/ ✓y s r o BLOCK / Lo 7- �Q 2-. Subdivision Description Subdivision Name: D V/ 5 / nl Total number oflots: Total Acreage; Y7 Property Owner Ownername(s): ✓11h,igy� T �� Current mailing address. _ , o , rz&- Sir 0 s- 7�ao� Phonenumber(s): -%79 777 -z4V -S Applicant or Authorized Agent, Engineer or Surveyor Name and Address: PLineL WILLIE 5 G� s srva ✓�. y� Co `�8 /tiznf Phone oumber(s); G}'79 - .7-7,7 - 76 9O �� Name and Address. �z� �„ Phone number(s): appacanon is ror -- - Residential () Mobile Home Park () Commercial (°}� Other ( ) Is any of the property located in a Floodplain or Flood Hazard area? es /'o) Acknowledgment The flood hazard boundary maps and other flood data used by Brazos County in evafueiing flood hazards to proposed dcvclopmenu are considered reasonable and accurate for regulatory purposes and are based on the basso Nazar scientific and engineering data On lace occasions greater floods can and will occurand flood heights may be increa=d by man -made or natural causes. Issuance ofa Floodplain Permit in axordana with the Elm —t County Flood Damage prevention Ordinance does our imply That development outside the areas orspeeial flood hazard will be free from flooding or Rood damage. Issuance of a permit shall not onale liability on the part of Brazos County or.wyofficeror employ= of Brazos Dour area. ty in the event flooding or flood damage dots Is part or all of the property within an ETI of City? es 4.I 1 -�r-10 N Will any construction occur in Tic DOT right -of -ways? (ye o) `✓�L r V Ew Application Check List: Sys bhLrs Copies of finished plat with corrections (if any): J ❑ 9 copies to Brazos County ❑ One (1) copy to Brazos County Health Dept ❑ One (1) copy to Brazos County 911 ❑ One (1) copy to local Water District or Company Letters of approval (to be sent by the approving institution directly to Brazos County Engineering): ❑ Letter from Brazos County Health Dept- For onsite sewage evaluation. ❑ Letter from Brazos County 911 - For road names. ❑ Letter from Water District or Company. - Stating water availability, etc.. If property is within an ETI ofa city: ❑ Approval notification from appropriate city. Applicant attest that they have signed this application in the capacity designated, ifany, and further attests that they have read document and the statement contained herein and any attached are true and factual. All applicants are encouraged Co review the County Regulations prior to any plat submittal. It is understood that this application is not finished or dated until all documents listed above are filed at the Brazos County Engineering Office and all applicable blanks are filled in the application above. Applicant's Signature Witness Received Time Nov. 5. 2014 9:22AM No. 8914 r uate Date i6z rat. 3 I BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM DEPARTMENT: Road & Bridge MEETING DATE: May 19, 2015 SUBJECT: Utility Permit — Wellborn Special Utility District Consider and take action on the Wellborn Special Utility District utility permit to construct a road bore for a 1 -inch water line crossing under Rock Prairie Road 2.6 miles Southeast of William D. Fitch Parkway. Crossing will be a minimum of 36 inches below the bottom of drainage ditch. Site is located in Precinct 2. SUBMITTED BY: (Q,d lam✓' . -7 Darrell W. Kolwes Right of Way Agent APPROVED BY: ammy Ca ena Commissioner Precinct 2 This request is leAPPROVED`L 11 DENIED by Commissioners' Court Duane Peters, County DATE: 5111 d 15 Vol. pg. 143 APPLICATION FOR WATER UTILITY PERMIT DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF UTILITY IN COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY TO: THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS Pursuant to the Texas Utility Code, Section 181.024, comes now Wellborn SUD [company name], hereinafter referred to as "Company" a Texas [state] Corporation, 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 a gas facility 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 & Block Number Length of Crossing TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION CHECK ONE Bored Jacked Driven Cased Rock Prairie Road 80 ft. X X Facility to Parallel County Road Within Right -Of -Way Road Name and Block Number From To Depth Distance CONSTRUCTION TYPE 1" Diameter 0.10" Wall Thickness 2" Encasement Pipe Material Specification Maximum Operation Pressure 200 PSI The location and description of the proposed installation and appurtenances must be fully shown on the attached detailed drawings. The Company shall commence actual construction/work in good faith within 60 days from the date of said permit and shall complete said construction /work within 15 working days. (COMPANY MUST FILL M. If such construction is not begun by the 600' day, Company will 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 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 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 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 12otmty from and against any and All I�ss,TAmages, cost or Vol. _ pg. 14e 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 representative. 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 perutit prior to the installation or does not install utilities in compliance with installation requirements setforth herein (i.e. depth, location, etc), Company assumes a / /financial responsibility for damages and/or destruction of lines, cables, etc. based upon its failure to coutply with Brazos County requirements. Applicant agrees that if Brazos County demonstrates a violation of the terms of this policy, Applicant stipulates 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 permit is a revocable permit Brazos County reserves tite right to revoke this pernnit at any time, in the sole discretion of Brazos County, for interests of public health, safety or welfare, or for failure to repair any damages upon demand, or for any other reason deemed sufficient by Brazos County. in the event Company fails to comply with any or all of the requirements as set forth herein, the Coanty may take such action as it deems appropriate to compel conpliance. The County Engineer further retains the right to revoke this Permit by verbal notification to the AppllcantlCompany. Failure to obtain this permit and/or notify tite County Engineer's Office within 24 hours of beginning construction shall constitute grounds for job 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 permit. Wellborn SUD La Name an Cast Manager P.O. Box 250 Address Wellborn, Tx 77881 City State zip T379- 690 -9799 Phone Number wsud. js@ verizon.net /wsud.sc @verizon.net WATER 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 -5-8-1-5, except as noted below: EXCEPTIONS: Ku (Month/Day/Year) 4 Brazos County Engineer Vol. _��_d pg. /�� 3 CC 2 � k § ( k § j k } ( S ) El u \ / \ \9 §# �/ \ $£; [ :: EtH R )\} )/ )} / > \ E I ;/ § E \ Hr / § RIGHT«Mv ) p < / � 5 \ A b / \ k e LLI z § V) / jLu § E LU / / z \ 2 ± / / � R \ k $ § / 2 - � & w e h o @ / k o 0 / 0 0 \ k \ ® .k \ 4 2 S \ F- z 0 j /\ $I \ oa- 2 /zz § 2/5 E /@Z _e = z w w Q • 't n� y . 3 N. .. ltyR4 n MK U� _ �ZA V J �I 3 �a `'`" ��� �'g.l BRAZOS COUNTY ROADWAY SAFETY AND ROAD PRESERVATION STANDARDS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY A. General Reauirements 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, 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 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. B. Safety Reauirements 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. G Traffic Control Plan 1. 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 niizhttim e traffic control measures pursuant to the TMUTCD; Vol. __� D_ P9 //G, b. If construction is within ten (10) feet of the roadway; or c. Any work performed in the road right -of -way; 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. Desian 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. 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 feet. 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 to 2 feet, nominally 1' Phone — 2 to 4 feet, nominally 3' Gas — 4 to 6 feet, nominally 5' Cable — 6 to 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. 7. The length of any trench to be opened in advance of the pipe, conduit or ducts may not be larger 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 site to observe pressure grouting operations; v��d _ Pg / %/_ c. TxDOT Standard Specification Item 476 shall be followed for all boring, jacking, tunneling and joints. 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. 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. E. Emereencv work 1. 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. 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 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. Hieh 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 Tvve of Pipeline (below deepest ditch grade) 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 Concrete pad shall be minimum of 3" thick and width shall be pipe diameter plus 18" minimum S. 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. C'9 6 t =8 '�p't 3t R51_�A��CA .xi�ws a _ . .op VuVS .ro1MV5 REg•SS$°S $ g-g- pg S$b�R 9S ��8 r s�Rnp�CSggK33�� °8 �S J N k 5� jsl&$ ^�k E �e8 J Q .Ni IS E S@ SHE a 8 P Gam_ $$ .Vi Z Q z i 8 6�gE g$A gulm tl: • null iu.ye.Npltl =iH n a A yNyZP U$� a P 4. OS 5YS x. x .wln� � �- I ♦ +aCl nays w os i v crol .os ° 4 ki. 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Kolwes Right of Way Agent APPROVED BY: �y S�mm atalena Co 'ssioner Precinct 2 This request is 24P ROVED / ❑ DENIED by Commissioners' Court Duane Peters, County Judge DATE: 5/1q I aws C> pg. Irl APPLICATION FOR WATER UTILITY PERMIT DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF UTILITY IN COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY TO: THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS Pursuant to the Texas Utility Code, Section 181.024, comes now Halcon Resources [company name], hereinafter referred to as "Company" a Texas [state] Corporation, 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 a gas facility 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 & Block Number Length of Crossing TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION CHECK ONE Depth Distance Bored lacked Driven Cased 0.72 mile 96c24'04.78 "N 96 023'33.77 "N Smith Road 30 047'46.28 "W 30 047'20.00 "W On Surface 0.75 mile 96 023'33.77 "N 96023'00.52 "N Facility to Parallel County Road Within Right -Of -Way Road Name and Block Number From To Depth Distance Breach Road 30 047'18.69 "W 30 047'46.28 "W On Surface 0.72 mile 96c24'04.78 "N 96 023'33.77 "N Smith Road 30 047'46.28 "W 30 047'20.00 "W On Surface 0.75 mile 96 023'33.77 "N 96023'00.52 "N CONSTRUCTION TYPE 10" Diameter wall Thickness PROJECT WILL LAY TEMPORARY 10" Material Specification Aluminum Maximum Operation Pressure 50 PSI ALUMINUM WATER LINE ALONG RIGHT OF WAY. The location and description of the proposed installation and appurtenances must be fully shown on the attached detailed drawings. The Company shall commence actual construction /work in good faith within 60 days from the date of said permit and shall complete said construction /work within 30 working days. (COMPANY MUST FILL IN). If such construction is not begun by the 60th day, Company will 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 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 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 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 from these specifications must be approved by Brazos County Engineer's Office or its designated representative. 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 foils to obtain a permit prior to the installation or does not install utilities in compliance with installation requirements set forth herein (i.e. depth, location, etc), Company assumes all financial responsibility for damages andlor destruction of lines, cables, etc. based upon its failure to comply with Brazos County requirements. Applicant agrees that if Brazos County demonstrates a violation of the terms of this policy, Applicant stipulates 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 permit is a revocable permit Brazos County reserves the right to revoke this permit at any time, in the sale discretion of Brazos County, for interests of public health, safety or welfare, or for failure to repair any damages upon demand, or for any other reason deemed sufficient by Brazos County. In the event Company fails to comply with any or all of the requirements as set forth herein, the County may take such action as it deems appropriate to compel compliance. The County Engineer jurther retains the right to revoke this Permit by verbal notification to the ApplicanlCompany. Failure to obtain this permit andlor notify the County Engineer's Office within 14 hours of beginning construction shall constitute groundsfor jab 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 permit. II !� 46A cnKN qec'- otY_eS Company Name De, wv. -l-0.: By: Si iature r /A u' %at,Snr� rte- Tittle �1 r� X00 E4rI Koc er &w lS00 Address (4 (� Ie4L 5���,o„ Tx- :7?gyS City State Zip a ' $ 0- 734 -%3 Telephone Number 3 M<< Lac- . Email WATER 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 S lq-' M�- except as noted below: EXCEPTIONS: (Month/Day/Year) ✓ Brazos County Engineer /% � ) & k ( k ( j 2 � k 2 ( j e 4 @ w 2 � E . G r «40A¥ LU LU � to ■. *�pA,a »» —6�2 C�2 0 � 2 4 O � / 2 � O 2 /// § \ U) } E / k \ j 0 \ § L g E < LU / \ G e ¥ 5 � § \ 0 -1 « f U) / / w $ / k e § / E / co Qi j CL W \ g Z §'§ \ / / R § 2 § « o / § }ƒ3 \ k2 ®= Lu 00< \ EGA < zNz Q w w r Fv 0 a c 0 CL m. -C 0 O 4� co CDD Ll O LLI ti CI Ell Pi 4i 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, 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 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. 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 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 1. 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; 69 b. If construction is within ten (10) feet of the roadway; or c. Any work performed in the road right -of -way; 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 feet. 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 to 2 feet, nominally V Phone — 2 to 4 feet, nominally 3' Gas — 4 to 6 feet, nominally 5' Cable — 6 to 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. 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. 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 site to observe pressure grouting operations; 1\110� c. TxDOT Standard Specification Item 476 shall be followed for all boring, jacking, tunneling and joints. 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. 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. E. Emereencv work 1. 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 C;2 rn 6) / �� 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. 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 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 grade) 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 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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(Texas Local Government Code, 114.026) Witness my hand this � day of A.D. 2015 wren McQueen County Clerk, County of BRAZOS, State of Texas Examined and approved in open Commissioners' Court this I day of (21sek-t- Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner Precinct #1 r� Skffmy Caialen , Commissioner Precinct #2 Treasurer's Report for the MONTH FEBRUARY 2015 Vol. 62-o-z-C—) _ Pg. Ife_ 0 LO, i2u ti R PIZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iQ x ai 8 WQM q T leg 03 9 sa K d g in Y tR 12 C O R A. 0 PORE G@ N �NEM'O ml k Elm Rl- RLM Ml MA di R 52 A 9 9 ILI M M LO, i2u ti The State of Texas, County of BRAZOS a We, the undersigned, as County Commissioners within and for Brazos County, and the Honorable Duane Peters, County Judge of Brazos County, constituting the entire Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, during a regular meeting of said Court have examined the foregoing report and have caused an order to be entered upon the Minutes of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County approving said Report as presented and submitted as true and correct by Laura Taylor Davis, Treasurer of Brazos County, as provided for in the Revised Statutes of the State of Texas. (Texas Local Government Code, 114.026) Witness my hand this q day of A.D. 2015 ri Karen McQueen County Clerk, County of BRAZOS, State of Texas Examined and approved in open Commissioners' Court this I day of RI Duane Peters, County Judge lb;ktty- Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner Precinct 41 r 96�: Sammy Cata na, Commissioner Precinct 42 Treasurer's Report for the MONTH MARCH 2015 AND O/E 3/31/15 Vol. .9r,2 _Q_, Pg.—Z_Y4f P�ll O O H $ RMMU -ry xz� Vt In- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ex. ri d ®R ryry $ R m 2 8OO 8. !2 x 51 m ss m $t am 8R kSm q 2 is $ m 8 x P-! SIM 9 S 'T z 0 go g o ej HIM 6 I � � I 5 8 . . . . . . . .. . P�ll O O Lry 0 0 0 u t: u E E 13 WO m ng 989 X 9 M C; TROMSRN D; S3 6; Zalp 's s ol A p 2 R T. A A tR M tg X2.: S! 8 9 9 4 cq ri N ail 0 .1 R i g !1R."t im P-;ImAx8mm. -N Di T -4 a A Ed �lq P! qnqmR4q R A .1 - - P R, F il A P R m E z 2 0, M o.- R 11 r L51 A 9 g 5 v 0 z z 1A u i z m Mai N84:001011, g lil"M IIM-MR121, R PR;y?Ql. go -oS� I VIM-J Lry 0 0 0 u t: u E E 13 WO m BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 2014 -2015 BUDGET YEAR NO. 14/15 33.1— 33.5 On this the 19th day of May 2015 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 19th day of May 2015 the Court heard and approved a budget amendment for the 2014 -2015 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 9 September 2014, the following amendment(s) to the original budget are hereby authorized, as described on the attached page(s). ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of May 2015. THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. By: Du a Peters, Ju County ge Original: County Clerk's Office and Attached to the original budget 2I BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 14/15 - 33.1 5/19/2015 FUND DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 0100 11001500 61130000 CR Contingency 5 000.00 0100 22900100 72191000 DR Cluster Court Support 5,000.00 General Fund Contingency and Court Annex Reallocation of funds for Cluster Court Support for remainder of FY 15. Vol. _ pg. �/�� for BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 14115 - 33.2 BR/ZDS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 1/Vi5^33.3 BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 14115 - 33.4 511912015 ®' �.,��_TK.3i�, �❑�7j�- iTKK�111�Y�.F_\Jil�� •rr -rr rrr r rrr -m -� Vol. a� 0 P9. fL�5� BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 14115 - 33.5 5/19/2015 ACCOUNTNAME Forfeiture -Constable PcL #2 -_ -- • Vol. -_22) Pg.__Zyd PERSONNEL CHANGE OF STATUS REQUESTS Commissioner Court Date: May 19, 2015 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 Facilities Services Marsh, Patricia Resignation Walle, Maria New Hire Juvenile Services Tates, Linda Resignation Approved in Commissioners' Court: May 19, 2015: County Judge's or Commissioner's Signature: (This Copy to be attached to minutes) Vol. -42,ozQ_ Pg.� Laura Taylor Davis Brazos county Treasurer ldav1s@co.brazos.tx.us DATE: April 21, 2015 TO: Hon. Duane Peters, County Judge Hon. Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner Hon, Sammy Catalina, Commissioner Hon. Kenny Mallard, Commissioner Hon. Irma Cauley, Commissioner Candy Gallego, Administrative Assistant FROM: Laura Taylor Davis, County Treasurer RE: Quarter Ending 03/31/2015 Investment Report 200 S. Texas Avenue, Ste 240 Bryan, Texas 77803 Tel: 979 - 8614346 Duane Peters Date County Judge This report is made in accordance with provisions of Gov,Code 2256, The Public Funds Investment Act, which requires quarterly reporting of investment transactions to the Commissioners' Court. The Brazos County Investment portfolio earned an average yield of 0.0467% on the quarterly average balance of $2,352,105.24 invested with TexPool for the period ending 03/31/2015. Investment interest deposited during the quarter was $268.31. Total year to date interest deposited was $460.42_ Actual ending balance invested at 03/31/2015 was $2,352,195.68. The average rate of interest earned on the depository checking account balances for the quarter ending 03/31/2015 was 0.25% netting $63,440.99 for the quarter end on an average depository investable balance of $103,100,266.11. Total year to date interest earned was $108,375.49 Total interest earned for quarter ending 03/31/2015 was $63,709.30 for a total year- to - date of balance of $108,835.91. Investment Strategy The Brazos County Investment Strategy will remain unchanged, keeping investments very short - termed d liquid. With the safety of principal as the foremost objective of the County's investment policy followed by liquidity and yield - it seems prudent to continue keeping the majority of available funds in the County's depository where all funds are 110% collateralized. With the Brazos County depository contract Brazos County earns a fixed rate of 0.25% on the funds held in the checking accounts for the term of the contract. Vol. )4 As a source of information on the market and the position of the Brazos County Investment Strategy, attached to this report is a copy of the 04/06/2015 Funds Management Group, Inc. - Money Market Rate Review and commentary. For diversification the County has an investment account with TexPool that provides the safety of an overnight market. Summary of Portfolio Changes The deposit of interest is the only portfolio change to balances at this time and the Weighted Average Maturity of investments remains at 1 day due to the liquidity of funds invested with TexPool and on deposit at Branch Banking & Trust. FY 2015 INTEREST RATES AND EARNINGS BY MONTH TexPool Interest Cking Acct Earnings Interest Rate Interest Credit Rate October 2014 53.46 0.0300 14,996.89 0.2500 November 2014 55.17 0.0300 14,394.82 0.2500 December 2014 83.48 0.0400 15,542.79 0.2500 Q/E 12/31/2014 192.11 0.0333 44,934.50 0.2500 January 2015 92.88 0.0500 20,689.36 0.2500 February 2015 79.54 0.0400 20,836.14 0.2500 March 2015 95.89 0.0500 21,915.49 0.2500 Q/E 03/31/2015 268.31 0.0467 63,440.99 0.2500 Attached are the following reports: 1) Cost Amount summary of Investments by Fund 2) TexPool Quarter End Activity Report 3) Investments by Fund Group and strategy Type To the best of our knowledge the investment portfolio in this report conforms in all respects to the Investment Policy of Brazos County and is being managed under the investment strategy of said policy as app oved by th Commissioner's Court of Brazos County. `//,ZY J Laura Taylor Davis, aunty Treasurer, CIO Date /5 ft� .. � 441 — 4rTi White, Chief Deputy Treasurer, CIO Date \ /ol. Pg.—../ FwI. _ � � M o N � A N C_ C E N V �p 'C a m m m L N d t Q c m 0 O CL LO cu co ~ o N L u 3 1 Pi (a E E N M N p r fR r C C d O E J§ d L > w N w 'O d N d N � 10 V d > C m L - N d E c '0 N O 3 w i a° V .. W X 3 ~ 0 N N 7 L 2 i d U O F O to FwI. _ � � TEXPOOL QUARTER ENDING 03131/2016 ACTIVITY REPORT FUND I - POOLED FUND GROUP DATE DESC. GENERAL EXPO. COMPLEX TOTAL 2 -5,19 27A M 011,31115 Janum Interest $ 92.88 $ 9288 Februa Interest $ 79.54 $ 79.54 02/28/15 28/15 E02 Z March Interest 31.31/15 0 031� $ 95.89 $ $ 95.89 f ,�oaj, i_oaj _ IV Wj�. '!Xa v M �_ -L JkRArqffa, vol, '2 -57 d pg. INVESTMENTS BY FUND GROUP AND STRATEGY TYPE General Fund $ 2,352,195.681 Health Fndowment Fund $ State Lateral Road $ Courthouse Security $ General Obligation Debt Svc- $ General Permanent Impv. $ Exposition Center Fund $ BOOK VALUE OF ALL INVESTED FUNDS AS OF MARCH 2015 $ 2,352,195.68 o Vol. _c� P9 !! • a FUNDS MANAGEMENT DGROUP, WC. 4617 Montrose Blvd, Suite 0202 * Houston, Texas 77006* (713) 626 -5741 * 1.800- 683 -3644 * FAX (713) 626.5742 MONEYMARKET RATE REVIEW * Cash Account Trust Government Securities Portfolio —SEC Registered Money Market Fund for Public Funds —Past Performance does not indicate future results ** Rates as reported on Bloomberg "FED RATE HIRES— WHEN, HOWMUCH ?" Even Federal Reserve officials themselves now concur that the next move in short-term interest rates is an increase (or a series of hikes). The only matter of debate among policy analysts is the timing of implementation. Some prognosticate a hike in the Fed funds target of 0.25% by the FOMC as early as their June meeting. The other more "dovish" extreme projects no moves until 2016. The only certainty is that Fed `tightening" will be gradual — both in timing and amounts. The most recent non -farm payrolls data reinforced the expectation of gradualism, showing a gain of only 126,000, roughly half of what had been expected. Simultaneously, inflation continues to post annualized rates below the Fed's `target" of 2 %. We can only conclude that while we are at the bottom of this interest rate cycle, movement to higher rates will be gradual and protracted. Fixed- income portfolio managers will remain challenged, with totally inadequate rewards for maturity extension. This is particularly applicable and painful for liquidity portfolio managers such as public funds. Investing the proceeds of a bond sale in this rate environment for example, is at best challenging. Six month Treasury bills yield only 0.097% today, while the two year note generates only 0.51 %. With the expectation of rising overnight rates — however gradual and protracted — the option of a vehicle such as FICA (our FDIC insured deposit program) with a current yield of 0.13% (for deposits up to $15,000,000) and assured liquidity, seems a most prudent option. Staying "short" and liquid is imperative in anticipation of rising rates, but minimizing the pain of that prudence remains a challenge. 4/09/15 V01, - Pg.� Bob Ross Joan Alexander ✓e V4 §'t('3 fgLC YQ' Yrsyay��, ,IaB DAY^v. zi �1180l,Y k. c" stt'xEQ >; y�,, K 04/03/15 0.03% 0.020 °% 0.017% 0.105% 0.537% 0.114% 0.2560/a 03/27/15 0.03% 0.004% 0,024% 0.114% 0.589% 0.117% 0351% 0320/15 0.03% 0.012% 0.024% 0.123% 0.615%, 0.175% 03/13/15 0.03% 0.016% 0.017% 0.1000/0 0.677% 0.116% 0.166% AVERAGE 0.03% 0.013% 0.021% 0.111% 0.605% 0.116% 0.187% * Cash Account Trust Government Securities Portfolio —SEC Registered Money Market Fund for Public Funds —Past Performance does not indicate future results ** Rates as reported on Bloomberg "FED RATE HIRES— WHEN, HOWMUCH ?" Even Federal Reserve officials themselves now concur that the next move in short-term interest rates is an increase (or a series of hikes). The only matter of debate among policy analysts is the timing of implementation. Some prognosticate a hike in the Fed funds target of 0.25% by the FOMC as early as their June meeting. The other more "dovish" extreme projects no moves until 2016. The only certainty is that Fed `tightening" will be gradual — both in timing and amounts. The most recent non -farm payrolls data reinforced the expectation of gradualism, showing a gain of only 126,000, roughly half of what had been expected. Simultaneously, inflation continues to post annualized rates below the Fed's `target" of 2 %. We can only conclude that while we are at the bottom of this interest rate cycle, movement to higher rates will be gradual and protracted. Fixed- income portfolio managers will remain challenged, with totally inadequate rewards for maturity extension. This is particularly applicable and painful for liquidity portfolio managers such as public funds. Investing the proceeds of a bond sale in this rate environment for example, is at best challenging. Six month Treasury bills yield only 0.097% today, while the two year note generates only 0.51 %. With the expectation of rising overnight rates — however gradual and protracted — the option of a vehicle such as FICA (our FDIC insured deposit program) with a current yield of 0.13% (for deposits up to $15,000,000) and assured liquidity, seems a most prudent option. Staying "short" and liquid is imperative in anticipation of rising rates, but minimizing the pain of that prudence remains a challenge. 4/09/15 V01, - Pg.� Bob Ross Joan Alexander