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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08-04 10:00AM REGULAR MEETINGBRAZOS COUNTY BRYAN,TEXAS NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ?CIS .kT111- 31 P 4: 33 THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON AUGUST 4, 2015 AT 10:00 AM IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 200 SOUTH TEXAS AVE., SUITE 106, BRYAN, TX 77803 1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - U.S. and Texas Flag - Chaplain G.H. Jones and Commissioner Wassermann 2. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns. Consider and take action on agenda items 3 - 28: 3. Resolution 15-0114 indicating a support of an application to the Texas Secretary of State to est 4. Consider and possible action regarding a bum ban. 5. Consideration and approval of an order approving and authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation and other matters related thereto ("NOI order"). 6, Request for a waiver of Penalties and Interest on Property ID 24838 in the amount of $12.20. 7. Request for a waiver of Penalties and Interest on Property IDs 25827 13542 25821 25822 83869 25831 and 60201 in the amount of $482.13. 8. Reappointment of Ken Medders Jr as Brazos County's Representative on the Board of Directors for the Brazos County Appraisal District; term of appointment is 1/1/2016 through 12/31/2017 9. Approval of the Brazos County Clerk Archival Plan to collect a $5.00 fee for court filings and $10.00 for non -court filings. 10. Approval of the Brazos County District Clerk Archival plan to collect a $10.00 fee for court filings. 11. Continuation of the County Road 8 Bridge Fee ($10.00) and Child Safety Fund Fee ($1.50) in addition to the vehicle registration fee for Calendar Year 2016. 12. Request from the Collections Department for out-of-state travel for Tanya Skinner to attend the 13. Approval of Exhibit R-11 Service Agreement Renewal with Appriss Inc 14. Acceptance of the Texas Department of Public Safety Division of Emerc 15. Request funds in the amount of $12,851.80 be allocated to the FY15 Capital Budget in order to complete the equipping of the Sheriff Administration - Environmental Deputy vehicle. 16. Approval of contract with Steve Lovett or the appraisal of 6 parcels on Merka Rd. 17. Award of bid contract # 2015-66 Stall Shavings and Pellets. 18, Renewal of contract 2016-02R Jury Summons with Information Management Solutions. 19. Request Permission to enter private property owned by Jean Amanda Adkisson located on No 20. Tax Refund Applications for the following • a • b Louis Ruffino-overpayment-$9.40 2501 Texas Avenue LLC -overpayment -$2,723.91 • c Corelogic Tax Services LLC -overpayment -$500.00 • d Corelogic Tax Services LLC-overpavment$100.07 • e Corelogic Tax Services LLC-overpavment$130.89 • f Lula Hollimon-overpayment-$317.06 • g Paul Dombkowskioverpayment-$37.59 21. Commissioners Court minutes for the following dates: • a June 22 - July 10 2015 - Budget Workshop Meetings • b July 14 2015 - Regular Meeting • c July 21 2015 - Regular Meeting • d July 24 2015 - Budget Workshop Meeting • e July 28 2015 - Regular Meeting • f July 28 2015 - Public Hearing at 10:15 a.m. • q July 28 2015 - Public Hearing at 10:30 a.m. 22. Budget Amendments. Budoet Amendments FY 14115 43.1 - 43.3 23. Presentation of the Brazos County Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. 24, Establish the date and time for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 25, Proposal to Increase Tax Revenues. 26. Establish the dates and times for two Public Hearings for a Tax Revenue Increase. 27. Personnel Change of Status. Personnel Action Forms 28. Payment of Claims. 29, Acknowledgement of Investment Report for guarter ending 6130/15. Vol. Pg. /dam 30. Acknowledgement of monthly reports submitted in July 2015. 31. Sheriffs report on Inmate population. 32. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics. 33. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns. 34. Adjourn. Vol. a� 0�3 pg _/e / - 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 18 of the Texas Constitution. As a Constitutional Court, the Brazos County Commissioners Court also possesses the power to issue a Contempt of Court Citation under Section 81.024 of the Texas Local Government Code. Accordingly, members of the public In attendance at any Regular, Special andior Emergency meeting of the Court shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in speaking to, and/or addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court. Those members of the public who are inappropriately attired and/or who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting, Refusal to abide by the Court's Order 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 and/or any person in the Court's presence andlor racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Violation of these rules may result in the following sanctions. 1, cancellation of a speaker's time', 2, removal from the Commissioners Court. 3. a Contempt Citation', andior 4. such other andior 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 property posted prior to the meeting. During the public comment period, speakers may address matters not listed on the published agenda. The Open Meeting Law does not expressly prohibit responses to public comments by the Commissioners Court. However, responses firm the County Judge or Commissioners to unlisted public comment topics could become deliberation on a matter without notice to the public. To ensure the public has notice of all matters the Commissioners Court will consider, the County Judge and/or Commissioners may choose not to respond to public comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, recite existing policy in response to an inquiry or to ask that a matter be listed on a future agenda. See Texas Open Meetings Act 9551.042. 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 Texas Ave.. Suite 106, Bryan, TX 77803 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) 3614102. Vol. BRAZOS COUNTY BRYANJEXAS MINUTES August 4, 2015 BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT REGULAR MEETING IL_ Signature Page.0 M File Stamped Agenda.pdf L Sign in sheet.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, August 4, 2015 with the following members of the Court present: Duane Peters, County Judge, Presiding; Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner of Precinct 1; 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 2. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns. Jim Barnes spoke representing the citizens of North Country Estates. He explained that the developer did not bring the road in this subdivision up to county standards. He said many have purchased homes in the area believing that the roads were maintained by Brazos County. The developer just says he will fix the roads one day when asked. Mr. Barnes said a petition was Vol. a �3 Pg. -/PJ signed by 115 residents asking the Homeowners Association (HOA) not to give the developer permission to sell any more homes until the road is repaired. The developer then said that he would repair the road if they allowed him to sell a house he had with an interested buyer. He brought a contractor out and began work on the road so the HOA agreed. As soon as the developer was allowed to sell the house, the contractor left and has not been back to work on the road since. Mr. Barnes asked the Court for any help they can give to get this road repaired because it Is deteriorating. Judge Peters explained that the Court could not dialogue with him about this because it was not listed as an agenda item, but they would speak to the County Engineer and discuss options. Consider and take action on agenda items 3 - 28: 3. Resolution 15-014 indicating a support of an application to the Texas Secretary of State to establish election day county -wide polling places, or vote centers, in lieu of individual precinct polling places for all future elections, and providing an effective date. 14 Item 3.odf Commissioner Cauley stated that she believes her remarks made at the Public Hearing on this topic may have been misconstrued. She did not mean either/or between the Memorial Student Center and G.W. Williams Tabernacle. She feels a vital voting place in Precinct 4 is being proposed to be closed. She is in support of vote centers if the are equitable and convenient for all citizens. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner LLoyd Wassermann. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 4. Consider and possible action regarding a burn ban. 14 Item 4 pdf Michele Meade, Brazos County Emergency Management Coordinator gave a report of surrounding counties with a burn ban in place. She polled the volunteer fire chiefs and none of them were ready to recommend a burn ban at this time. They would like to wait one more week. She reported the KBDI Drought Index average at 578, maximum at 614 and minimum at 521. Judge Peters stated that with no rain in the forecast he has concern about holding off on the ban. The Court voted to table the Burn Ban for one week Motion: Table, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters, Wassermann . Consideration and approval of an order approving and authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation and other matters related thereto ("NOI order"). fK Item 5.odf A copy of the order is attached. Motion: Approve , Moved by County Judge Duane Peters, Seconded by Commissioner Sammy Catalena. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . Request for a waiver of Penalties and Interest on Property ID 24838 in the amount of $12.20. Commissioner Wassermann made a motion to approve and Commissioner Cauley seconded F-L69 �7, Pg �a 5� Judge Peters then explained that this was not an error on Brazos County's part. The individual mailed the payment to the Appraisal District instead of the Tax Office. Judge Peters does not want to set a precedent. Bill Ballard, Civil Counsel stated that it is not in the Court's power to approve this. Commissioner Wassermann and Commissioner Cauley then rescinded their motion and second. This request was denied Motion: Deny , Moved by County Judge Duane Peters, Seconded by Commissioner Sammy Catalena. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . Request for a waiver of Penalties and Interest on Property IDs 25827, 13542, 25821, 25822, 83869, 25831, and 60201 in the amount of $482.13. This request was denied. Motion: Deny, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 8. Reappointment of Ken Meddlers, Jr. as Brazos County's Representative on the Board of Directors for the Brazos County Appraisal District, term of appointment is 1/1/2016 through 12/31/2017. Item 8.pdf Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 9. Approval of the Brazos County Clerk Archival Plan to collect a $5.00 fee for court filings and $10.00 for non -court filings. e Item 9.pdf A copy of the plan is attached. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Lloyd Wassermann, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters, Wassermann . 10. Approval of the Brazos County District Clerk Archival plan to collect a $10.00 fee for court filings. n- Itern 10.pdf A copy of the plan is attached Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 11. Continuation of the County Road & Bridge Fee ($10.00) and Child Safety Fund Fee ($1.50) in addition to the vehicle registration fee for Calendar Year 2016. F4 Item 11.pdf A copy of the fees are attached. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Lloyd Wassermann, Seconded by Commissioner FVOL_ pg. 3', Kenny Mallard. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters Wassermann . 12. Request from the Collections Department for out-of-state travel for Tanya Skinner to attend the National Conference on American Court Collections in Henderson, Nevada, dates of travel are October 18-23, 2015. 14 Item 12.pdi Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 13. Approval of Exhibit R-11 Service Agreement Renewal with Appriss, Inc. I[--- Item 13.odf A copy of the renewal is attached. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Kenny Mallard, Seconded by Commissioner Sammy Catalena. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 14. Acceptance of the Texas Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management (IDEM) Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) award for Fiscal Year 2015, period of grant is 10/1/2014 to 3/31/2016. 6 Item 14.pdf A copy of the grant is attached. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 15. Request funds in the amount of $12,851.80 be allocated to the FY15 Capital Budget in order to complete the equipping of the Sheriff Administration - Environmental Deputy vehicle. 11A Item 15.pdf Commissioner Wassermann asked for an explanation from the Sheriffs office. He wanted to know if this would be requested for all vehicles. Chief Stewart stated no and explained that this request was for a patrol vehicle. He would not ask that the Court equip all vehicles as patrol. Chief Stewart went on to explain that a large sum of the request is for a radio and would be funded from Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Sammy Catalena. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 16. Approval of contract with Steve Lovett or the appraisal of 6 parcels on Merka Rd. Ile Itern 16.odf A copy of the contract is attached. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner LLoyd Wassermann. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 17. Award of bid contract # 2015-66 Stall Shavings and Pellets. Item 17.odf Bid #2015-66 Stall Shaving and Pellets was awarded Agri -Wood Products (item 1 -shavings) and Brad Hairston (item 2 -pellets). A copy of the bid tabulation is attached. Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Vol. Pg./Q 6 Kenny Mallard. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters Wassermann . 18. Renewal of contract 2016-02R Jury Summons with Information Management Solutions. R Item 18,pdf A copy of the renewal of contract is attached. Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley, Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 19. Request permission to enter private property owned by Jean Amanda Adkisson located on North Graham Road. Project will cut and remove brush along right of way/fence line for better site distance. Site is located in Precinct 1. 0- Item 19.pdf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Lloyd Wassermann, Seconded by Commissioner Sammy Catalena. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 20. Tax Refund Applications for the following: 21 22. . a. Louis Ruffino-overpayment-$9.40 . b. 2501 Texas Avenue LLC -overpayment -$2,723.91 . c. Corelogic Tax Services LLC -overpayment -$500.00 . d. Corelogic Tax Services LLC -overpayment -$100.07 . e. Corelogic Tax Services LLC -overpayment -$130.89 . f. Lula Hollimon-overpayment-$317.06 . g. Paul Dombkowski-overpayment-$37.59 I-21 Item 20.pdf Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . Commissioners Court minutes for the following dates: . a. June 22 - July 10, 2015 - Budget Workshop Meetings • b. July 14, 2015 - Regular Meeting . c. July 21, 2015 - Regular Meeting . d. July 24, 2015 - Budget Workshop Meeting . e. July 28, 2015 - Regular Meeting . f. July 28, 2015 - Public Hearing at 10:15 a.m. • g. July 28, 2015 - Public Hearing at 10:30 a.m. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by County Judge Duane Peters. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann. Budget Amendments. Budget Amendments FY 14/15 43.1 - 43.3 0 Item 22.pdf 43.1 Transfer funds from Gen. Fund Contingency to the Brazos Center. 43.2 Transfer funds from Gen. Fund Contingency to the Brazos Center. 43.3 Reallocate funds for Capital Improvement. Vol. Pg._/a Motion: Approve , Moved by County Judge Duane Peters, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 23. Presentation of the Brazos County Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. C Item 23.pdf Judge Peters presented the attached proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2016. 24. Establish the date and time for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015- 2016. A- Item 24.pdf The Court voted unanimously to establish the date and time for a public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2016 for August 25, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Courtroom. Motion: Approve , Moved by County Judge Duane Peters, Seconded by Commissioner Sammy Catalena. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 25. Proposal to Increase Tax Revenues. 0 Item 25.pdf The Court voted unanimously to approve the proposal to increase tax revenues to the proposed rate of .485/$100 for the 2015 tax year. Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Kenny Mallard, Seconded by Commissioner Sammy Catalena. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 26. Establish the dates and times for two Public Hearings for a Tax Revenue Increase. 10 Item 26.pdf The Court voted unanimously to establish the dates and times for two (2) public hearings for a Tax Revenue Increase. They are as follows: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 10:45 a.m. in the Commissioners' Courtroom Tuesday, September 1, 20155 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Courtroom Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 27. Personnel Change of Status. Personnel Action Forms 0- Item 27-Pdf A copy of the Personnel Change of Status requests is attached. Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner LLoyd Wassermann, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann. 28. Payment of Claims. R BILL LIST W04.15.pdf Claims Sheet.pdf 7135264-7135468 Vol. _,?,_a pg._/oo Motion: Approve , Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner LLoyd Wassermann. Passed. 5-0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 29. Acknowledgement of Investment Report for quarter ending 6/30/15. 0 Item 29.odf The Court acknowledged receipt of the Investment Report for quarter ending June 30, 2015. A copy of which is attached to and made a part of these minutes. 30. Acknowledgement of monthly reports submitted in July 2015. 0 Item 30.pdf The Court acknowledged receipt of the Extension Service reports submitted in July 2015 and acknowledged receipt of reports from the following County and Precinct Offices showing revenues collected and remitted to the County Treasurer: County Clerk District Clerk Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Constable Precinct 1 Constable Precinct 2 Constable Precinct 3 Constable Precinct 4 Road & Bridge Sheriff 31. Sheriffs report on inmate population. Sheriff Chris Kirk stated there were 585 inmates in jail, 53 have electronic monitors and 11 are pending for monitors. 32. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics. There were no announcements. 33. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns. There was no citizen's input. 34. Adjourn. vol. 02 2 3-- Pg_IO 9- The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting held August 4, 2015 have been examined and are approved in open Court this 14- day of M 2015, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. �1 Duane Peters County Judge !f- , Precinct 2 Irma Cauley Commissioner, Precinct 4 Attest: Karen cQueen r County Clerk' r ,n Lloyd Wassermann Commissioner, Precinct 1 Kenny Mallar Commissioner, Precinct 3 Fo- I. -'Z-9 3— pg. / / o COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING Date and Time Name to O Organization/Department (1.') A-Lt-d�A� Vol. - 3 pgg-_;// _ COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING Q��� Date and Time II Q O AA Organization/Department i vol. -9.23 pg._� RESOLUTION NO. 15-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT, COUNTY OF BRAZOS, BRYAN, TEXAS, INDICATING ITS SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE TO ESTABLISH ELECTION DAY COUNTY -WIDE POLLING PLACES, OR VOTE CENTERS, IN LIEU OF INDIVIDUAL PRECINCT POLLING PLACES FOR ALL FUTURE ELECTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the 79`h Texas Legislature approved a pilot program to evaluate the use of election day county- wide polling places as an alternative to restricting voters to voting only at the precinct polling place where they are registered to vote; and WHEREAS, subsequent Texas Legislatures have approved the expansion of the program to counties applying for vote center voting status based upon the succession of the program in the pilot program; and WHEREAS, surveys of voters utilizing county -wide polling places, or vote centers, on election day have expressed support for the continued use of said vote centers due to the convenience to the voters; and WHEREAS, an exit survey of voters in Lubbock County indicated that 95 percent like the vote center concept, 91 percent found the vote centers more convenient than voting at their home precinct, 94 percent found the vote centers easy to locate, and over 95 percent wanted vote centers used In future elections; and WHEREAS, similar results were indicated by voter surveys in other counties utilizing vote centers, such as Galveston County, Collin County, Lampasas County, Lubbock County, Swisher County, Erath County, Gaines County and Midland County; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of State filed a report with the Texas Legislature reporting that the pilot program was well received and liked by voters and election workers; and WHEREAS, the Brazos County Commissioners Court held a public hearing on August 3, 2015 at the Brazos County Administration Building; and WHEREAS, the individuals attending the public hearing spoke in Y of implementing county -wide vote centers in Brazos County; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT, BRAZOS COUNTY, BRYAN, TEXAS, THAT: The Brazos County Commissioners Court hereby voices its support of an application to the Secretary of State for permission to implement election day county -wide, or vote centers for voting, effective with the November 2015 election. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. Adopted by vote of the Brazos County Commissioners Court at its rein ting eld oLn4 , 2015. E. Duane Peter, County Judge ATTEST: Karen McQueen, County Clerk 3 �y 5 ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court (the "Court") of Brazos County, Texas (the "County"), finds that the design, planning, acquisition, construction, equipping, expansion, and/or renovation of the public property and payment of fees for professional services described in Exhibit "A" hereto would be beneficial to the inhabitants of the County, and such property is needed to perform essential governmental functions, and the Court has determined that certificates of obligation (the "Certificates") should be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971, Section 271.041 et seq., Texas Local Government Code (the "Act'), for such purposes; WHEREAS, prior to the issuance of the Certificates, the Court is required under the Act to publish notice of its intention to issue the Certificates in a newspaper of general circulation in the County, the notice stating (i) the time and place the Court tentatively proposes to pass the order authorizing the issuance of the Certificates (the "Order"), (ii) the maximum amount of Certificates proposed to be issued, (iii) the purposes for which the Certificates are to be issued, and (iv) the manner in which the Court proposes to pay the Certificates; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The form and substance of the form of NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby adopted and approved. Section 2. The County Judge or the County Clerk shall cause the notice to be published, in substantially the form attached hereto, in a newspaper, as defined in Section 2051.044, Texas Government Code, as amended, of general circulation in the County for two consecutive weeks, the date of fust publication to be at least 30 days prior to the date tentatively set for approval of the Order. Section 3. Both the County Judge and the County Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the certificate to which this Order is attached on behalf of the Court and to do all things proper and necessary to carry out the intent thereof. Vol. .L �'9•__�i`f -_ EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the Commissioners Court of Brazos County, Texas (the "County"), to issue interest-bearing Certificates of Obligation of the County to be designated and known as the `BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2015 (the "Certificates") for the purpose of providing for the payment of contractual obligations to be incurred in connection with the design, planning, acquisition, construction, equipping, expansion, improvement, and/or renovation of the Brazos County Courthouse and the Brazos County Exposition Complex; and the payment of contractual obligations for professional services in connection with such projects (including, but not limited to, financial advisory, legal, architectural, and engineering). The Commissioners Court tentatively proposes to authorize the issuance of the Certificates at its regular meeting place in the Commissioners Courtroom, Brazos County Administration Building, 200 South Texas Avenue, Suite 106, Bryan, Texas, at a Regular Meeting of the Commissioners Court to be commenced at 10:00 a.m., on the 22nd day of September, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. The Commissioners Court presently proposes to provide for payment of the Certificates by the pledge of an annual ad valorem tax levied upon all taxable property within the County, within the limits prescribed by law, and by a pledge of $1,000 of certain of the revenues received by the County from the operation of the Brazos Center. The Certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, pursuant to Section 271.041, et seq., Texas Local Government Code. ATTEST: /s/ Karen McQueen County Clerk, Brazos County, Texas (COMMISSIONERS COURT SEAL) /s/ Duane Peters County Judge, Brazos County, Texas A-1 Vol.__ pg.-/ /� CERTIFICATE FOR ORDER We, the undersigned County Judge and County Clerk of Brazos County, Texas (the "County") hereby certify as follows: 1. The Commissioners Court of the County (the "Commissioners Court") convened in regular session, open to the public, on August 4, 2015, at the meeting place designated in the notice (the "Meeting"), and the roll was called of the members, to wit: Duane Peters, County Judge Kenny Mallard, Commissioner, Pct. 3 Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner, Pct. 1 Irma Cauley, Commissioner, Pct. 4 Sammy Catalena, Commissioner, Pct. 2 All members of the Commissioners Court were present, except thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon among other business, the following was transacted at the Meeting: a written ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO (the "Order") was duly introduced for the consideration of the Commissioners Court. It was then duly moved and seconded that the Order be finally passed and adopted; and after due discussion, such motion, carrying with it the adoption of the Order prevailed and carried by the following vote: YES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0 . 2. A true, full, and correct copy of the Order adopted at the Meeting is attached to and follows this Certificate; the Order has been duly recorded in the Commissioners Court's minutes of the Meeting; the above and foregoing paragraph is a true, full, and correct excerpt from the Commissioners Court's minutes of the Meeting pertaining to the adoption of the Order; the persons named in the above and foregoing paragraph are duly chosen, qualified, and acting officers and members of the Council as indicated therein; each of the officers and members of the Commissioners Court was duly and sufficiently notified officially and personally, in advance, of the time, place, and purpose of the Meeting, and that the Order would be introduced and considered for adoption at the Meeting and each of such officers and members consented, in advance, to the holding of the Meeting for such purpose; and the Meeting was open to the public, and public notice of the time, place, and purpose of the Meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. 3. Karen McQueen is the duly elected and acting County Clerk of the County. SIGNED AND SEALED this August 4, 2015. ke. Karen McQueen County Clerk, Brazos County, Texas (COMMISSIONERS COURT SEAL) Duane Peters County Judge, Brazos County, Texas Vol. 0 Brazos County Clerk Records Management and Archive Plan I. Background (Statutory History) The 77th Texas Legislature passed HB 370 in 2001 to allow border county's to assess a $5.00 Records Management and Preservation Fee for the preservation of older records filed with the County Clerk. The 78th Legislature passed SB 1731 amending the original legislation allowing all county's to collect this fee with Commissioner's Court approval. The County Clerk is proposing to collect this fee at this time. This legislation amends Local Government Code, Section 118.011 (b & f), to enable the Commissioner's Court to adopt a Records Management and Records Archive Fee for the preservation and automation of previously filed and recorded real property and vital statistics records as part of their regularly adopted annual budget. The 82nd Legislature passed HB 1513 amending Government Code, 118.011 (b &f) allowing the Commissioner Court to set and collect a Records Management and Records Archival Fee not to exceed $10.00 on non -court related filings. H. Bill Summary • Begins on approval of the County of Brazos 2015-16 Annual Budget. The fee must be set and itemized in the county's budget as part of the budget preparation process. • Termination: The 79th Legislature extended this bill indefinitely. The $10.00 fee is assessed on any instrument, document, paper, or other record that the County Clerk is authorized to accept for filing or recording (deed or official public records, assumed names, and marriage licenses). • The $5.00 fee is assessed on any original civil case filings. • The fee may be used only to provide funds for specific records management and preservation, including for automation purposes — in accordance with this written plan. • Changes to the plan must be approved by Commissioner's Court. The plan may be modified as required. III. Purpose Some of Brazos County official records have been computerized and automated in electronic format since the late 1960s. The County Clerk's office is progressive in the preservation of current records, utilizing the original Records Management and Archival Vol. —!9.Z3— Pg._/_/_% _ Fees from 1991 forward. However, this funding has not been sufficient to electronically preserve and restore the older documents that have a priceless historical value. In order to preserve and enhance the integrity of the existing system for recording and preserving public documents; the County Clerk seeks to preserve existing original records by restoring or re-creating old volumes, digitizing older microfilm and paper records, re - indexing old handwritten and typed indexed books and converting all older media into an electronic format and importing this newly created data into the existing computer system. IV. The overall goal and vision of the County Clerk's office is to: • Modernize and upgrade old record systems in the office. • Continue to add records and information to your existing computer system. • Eliminate or reduce manual lookups and searches. • Expedite record searching by having more records available for electronic retrieval. • Create a complete electronic records back-up for disaster recovery. • Provide more public information to the citizens of the County via the Intra/Intemet. • Continue to eliminate the need for paper records. • Preserving original records by reducing daily usage. • Reclaiming much needed space in the public records area. V. Annual Revenue Estimate Official Real Property Records 31,000/annually Marriage Records 1,500/annually Civil/Criminal Filings 400/annually Total 32,900 Filings Annually X $10.00 = $ 329,000.00 VI. Restoration, Preservation and Automation Projects Real Property Records: Projects include computerized re -indexing and converting all real property records to electronic images and importing new records to the existing real property computer system. Phase 1: Electronic conversion of 1999 to 1967 existing microfilm to images, matching to the existing grantor/grantee index and importing to the computer and internet: Approx 674,000 Instruments filed 1967 to 1999 Estimated $ 370,700 Phase 2: Back conversion of 1966 to Volume A of Deed Records existing microfilm to electronic images and loading to computer by Book, Volume and Page. Approximately 1,167,000 images from 1966 to Volume A. Estimated $ 167,000 Re -indexing real property records from 1966 back to Volume A using the electronic images of the original record books: Data entry/conversion of approx 355,000 instruments. Estimated $ 608,000 Phase 3: Maps and Plats Conversion/scanning and reindexing of all maps/plats and importing to existing computer system. Approximately 4,000 maps and plats Estimated $ 60,000 Phase 4: Commissioner's Court Records Electronic conversion and reindexing of all existing Commissioner's Court minutes and importing this data to existing computer system in a searchable format. Approximately 190,000 pages and 120,000 index entries Estimated $ 128,000 VIII. Length of Projects It is estimated that these projects will take approximately 5 to 6 years to complete and implement. Some projects may be considered as on-going and paid monthly as revenue is collected. Vol. pg. Summary The Legislature has provided a means to raise revenue for the records management and preservation of older county property and vital records. This "user" fee is an alternative to raising taxes or spending general fund monies to accomplish these important projects. This plan will be implemented in "phases" as money is accrued and deposited into a special revenue account. The completion of the initial phases will preserve the original records, provide more space in the public records area, and continue to modernize the Clerk's office through available technology. PP r L� Duahe Petm Date County Judge FVoi. 02 — pg'-/d2D 1 10 Plan For Preservation and Restoration Of Archived Records Presented By Marc Hamlin Brazos County District Clerk Updated. July 2, 2015 ago 0 IS Duane Peters Date Countyjudge F0I---- �3 Pg._�a/_] Executive Summary HB 1513 provides for a fee not to exceed $10.00 to be imposed for filing of a suit, including an appeal from an inferior court, or a cross -action, counterclaim, intervention, contempt action, motion for new trial, or third -party petition, in a district court in the county. The District Clerk's Office wants to take advantage of new legislation that is designed to preserve archived records by adding an archive fee to each filing of a suit. This fee is to be dedicated to that task. The majority of the permanent records in the District Clerk's Office are paper based. These records are used by our office for the public and are vulnerable to loss by wear and tear. The purpose of this document is to define the restoration and preservation, digital capture, stage, retention and management of archive records belonging to the District Clerk. This Preservation and Restoration Records Plan in intended to be a "Living Document". It will be updated as a new products and procedure evolve. It is the intent of the District Clerk to follow guidelines set by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Goal The Goal is to capture and archive all cases prior to January 1, 1990, regardless of media type they currently are in, as efficiently as possible. The District Clerk's Office is also looking at restoring records, suspending or reducing deterioration of public records, improving the public access to the documents in a manner that reduces the risk of deterioration. Scope The Scope of this document includes the following: • All District Clerk records filed with the District Clerk before January 1, 1990 • Plans to capture records electronically to improve public access. • Plans to restore and preserve records with significant historical value. • Future plans are to improve public and governmental access. This document addresses the restoration and preservation needs of the District Clerk Records Archive. No other departments addressed. The effective date of this action is September 1, 2014, and expires September 1, 2019 Vol.3 Inventory Currently the District Clerk's Office holds over 100 record books which includes indexes for Civil Cases, Divorces, Adoptions, Grand Jury Records, Felonies and Misdemeanors. The District Clerk's Office also has approximately 80 boxes of historical cases many with historical significance. The cases include Civil, Divorce, Adoptions, and Felonies. Current Accessing Methods Records prior to January 1, 1990 are accessed by the public through a request to our office due to the cases not being imaged. Our office currently has to find the Index for the records we are seeing to obtain the cause numbers before we can physically pull the file to obtain copies for the public. These records are kept in our storage facility at 200 S. Texas Ave, Bryan, Texas 77803 Restoration and Preservation Plan Fiscal Year 2015-2016 It is the plan of the District Clerk's Office to scan an portion of the paper documents in house, lease an additional scanner, and fund temporary full or part time employees to capture all records filed in the District Clerk's Office prior to January 1, 1990. These images will be integrated into the existing District Clerk records and retrieval systems and enhance the public's access to public records. The District Clerk plans to award bid to an outside vendor to restore and preserve all records with significant historical value. The restoration process will ensure the legibility of these public documents for future generations. Revenue collected and not expended in the fiscal year will be carried forward and used on other archive projects. Projected Revenue yea r. The County Auditor estimates the revenue this will bring in approximately $7,000.00 per Vol. J Pg J- Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Imposition of Optional Fees Calendar Year 2016 INSTRUCTIONS: Complete and return this form (including court orders, if required) to the TxDMV via email, DMV OptionalCountyFeeUpdates@TxDMV.gov, or fax (512) 465-4116. Please submit as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, August 21, 2015. County Name: ErOoL�) SELE.C. T ONLY ONE OPTION BELOW; OPTION A—No change. This county will charge the same fees in 2016. Submit this form to TxDMV A copy of the commissioners court order is NOT required. OR ❑ OPTION B — The commissioners court has approved fee changes for 2016. Enter amounts for each fee, even those that did not change. Enter zero (0) where applicable. Calendar Year 2016 fees to be collected by your county: Road and Bridge Fee: Child Safety Fee: Transportation Project Fee (applicable to Bexar, Cameron, E1 Paso, Hidalgo and Webb counties only): TotalFeesto be collected for 2016: $ For Option B, submit this form and a photocopy of the commissioners court order. Thank you, we appreciate your participation! F01-:7 . 23-P9 The Honorable County Judge Re: Imposition of Optional Fees Your Honor County commissioners' courts are statutorily required to notify the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) each year regarding the imposition or removal of optional fees. Notice must be made to the TxDMV each year by September 1 with new fees taking effect each year January 1. This letter and attachments will provide information on how to submit the calendar year 2016 notification to the TxDMV. The following is a brief description of the local optional fees from Chapter 502 of the Transportation Code: County Road and Bridge Fee (Section 502.401): • may not exceed $10; • fees collected must be credited to the county road and bridge fund. Child Safety Fee (Section 502.403): • may not exceed $1.50; • revenue must be used for school crossing guard services; remaining funds must be used for programs to enhance child safety, health, or nutrition, including child abuse intervention and prevention and drug and alcohol abuse prevention. Transportation Project Fee (Section 502.402) applies to Bexar, Cameron, El Paso, Hidalgo, and Webb counties only: • may not exceed $10 or $20 for those meeting population requirements under Section (b) and (b-1); • revenue must be used for long-term transportation projects. Please complete the attached form, Imposition of Optional Fees, and return it to the TxDMV. If your county will keep the same optional fees for calendar year 2016, complete OPTION A. If your county will change fees, complete OPTION B and return the form with a copy of the commissioner's court order. Deadline: Please return the form on or before Friday, August 21, 2015, by email to DMV_ Optional CountyFeeUpdates@TxDMV.gov, or fax to (5 12) 4654116. If you have any questions, please contact Anita Orr, Registration Services, at (512) 465-1346. Thank you for your timely response. Sincerely, Jeremiah Kuntz, Director Vehicle Titles and Registration Division Texas Department of Motor Vehicles JK:TT:AO Attachments cc: County tax assessor -collectors Vol. Current Optional Fees by County (CY 2015) County Road & Bridge Child Safety Trans Project County Road & Bridge Child ' Safety Trans Project County Road & Brapa Child Safety Trans Project County Road & Bridge Child Trans Safety Project ANDERSON ANDREWS $10.00 $7.00 DIM IT $To.m DONLEY S1o.0 S152 1 KARNES KAUFMAN310.00 $10.00 I E $1.50 REAGAN REAL $1000 $10.011 ANGELINA $10.00 DUVAL $10.00 KENDALL 510.00 I� $1.00 (RED RIVER $10.00 ARANSAS $1000 JEASTLAND $10.00 KENEDV $200 (REEVES $10.00 ARCHER $1000 Y ECTOR $10.00 1 $0.00REFUGIO $10.00 ARMSTRONG $10011 IEDWARDS $1000 1 $1.00 KERR $10.00 ROBERTS $5.00 ATASCOSA $10.00 EWS J $10.00 KIMBLE $10.00 ROBERTSON $10.00 $1.50 I AUSTIN $10.00 ELPASO $10.00 1 $10.00 KING _$0.00 ROCKWALL $1000 BAILEY $10.00 ERATH $10.00 gNNEY S1om RUNNELS 810.20 BANDERA $1000 FALLS $1000 KLEBERG j RUSK $1000 $1.00 BASTROP $10.00 FANNIN $1000 KNOX _$1000 $10.00 SABRE $t0oo $1.00 SAYLOR $10.00 FAYEiTE 510.00 LAMAR $10.00 i1 SAN AUGUSTINE $10.00 $1.50 BEE $1000 FISHER $10.00 LAMB $10.00 SANJACINTO $1000 $1.50 BELL r $1000 $1.50 FLOYD $10.00 LAMPASAS $10.00 $1.50 SAN PATRICK) $10.00 $1.50 IBEXAR $10.00 $1.50 $1000 �FOARD $10.00 LA SALLE $10.00 SAN SABA $1000 SLANCO $10.00 $1.50 -, FORTBEND $10.00 $150 V.VACA 310.00 SCHLEICHER $1000 BCROEN $0.00 FRANKLIN $10.00 LEE $10.00 ISCURRV $10.00 BCSOUE $10.00 FREESTONE 510.00 jLEON $1000 SHACKEIFORD $10.00 BOWIE $1000 FRIO $1000 $1.50 r_ Ij J'LIMESTONE LIBERTY $10.00 SHELBY $1000 $1.50 BRAZORIA $10.00 GAINES $000 $10400 SHERMAN $1000 BRAZOS $1000 $1.50 1 GALVESTON $10.00 -� LIPSCOMB $104Co SMITH $1000 $150 BREWSTER $1000 'GARZA $10,00 LIVE OAK $10.00 SOMERVELL $1000 BRISCOE $1000 GILLESPIE $10.00 51.50 LLANO 410.00 $1001 _ ISTARR $10.00 BROOKS $10.00 $1.0 GLASSCOCK $1D.20 LAVING $0,00 $TEPHENS $1000 BROWN $1020 $1.50 GCLIAD $10.00 LUBBOCK $10.00 STERLING $0.00 BURLESON $10.00 GONZALES 810.00 LYNN $1000 STONEWALL $10.00 BURNET $10.00 GRAY $10.00 MADISON $1000 SUTTON $1000 CALDWELL $1000 GRAYSON 510.00 MARION $10.00 $WISHER $10.00 CALHOUN $1000 GREGG I sSOo (.MARTIN $10.00 TARRANT S10OD CALLAHAN $10,00 GRIMES 410,00 !1 MASON 410.00 TAYLOR 510.00 CAMERON $10,00 $10.20 ,GUADALUPE $10,00 $1.50 MATAGORDA $10.00 TERRELL $10.00 CAMP $10.00 5050 HALE $1000 MAVERICK $1000 $1.50 TERRY $10.00 CARSON $10.00 HALL $1000 I MCCULLOCH $10.00 $1.50THROCKMORTON $10.00 CASS $1000 HAMILTON $10.00 MCLENNAN $10.00 $1 So TNl1S $1000 GASTRO $10.00 MANSFORD $111.110 MCMULLEN 50.00 TOM GREEN $1000 $150 CHAMBERS $10.00 $100 �HARDEMAN 410.1)0 MEDINA $10400 iTRAM1S $10.00 $1.50 CHEROKEE $10.00 HARDIN $1000 MENARD $1000 $150 TRINRY $1000 $1.50 CHILDRESS $10.00 HARRIS $10.00 $1.50 MIDLAND $10.00 _ TY -ER ER $10.00 1 $1.00 CLAY $1000 HARRISON $10.00 MIL -AM $1000 UPSHUR $1000 COCHRAN $10.00 I HARTLEY $1000 MILLS $10.00 $1.50 UPTON $5.00 COKE $10.00 HASKELL $1000 MITCHELL $1020 UVALDE $10.00 COLEMAN $10.00 HAYS $1000 MONTAGUE $10.00 VALVERDE $10.00 COLLIN $10.00 $1SO HEMPHILL $5.00 MONTGOMERY $10.00 ( VAN ZANOT $10.00 $1.50 COLMNGSWORT,H $1D.00 HENDERSON $1000 MOORE $10011VICTORIA 510.00 COLORADO $1000 HIDALGO $10400 $10.00 MORRIS Sono WALKER $10.00 COMAL $1000 $1.50 HILL $10,00 MOTLEY $10,OD �WALLER $1000 COMANCHE $1000 HOCKLEY $1000 NACOGOOCHES $10,20 (WARD $000 CONOHO $1000 HOOD 310.00 NAVARRO $1000 WASHINGTON 810.110 COOKE $1000 HOPKINS �L $10.00 NEWFON $10.00 WEBB $1000 _510.00 CORYELI $1000 HOUSTON 810.00 �� NOIAN $10.00 WHARTON $10.00 COTLE $10.00 HOWARD $10.00 JINUECES $10,00 WHEELER $5.00 $1.50 CRANE $020 f HUDSPETH $10,OC OCHILTREE $10.00 W;CHRA $10.00 CROCKETT $5.00 HUNT $10.00 $1.00 JOLDHAM $1000 WILBARGER $10 DD CROSBY $1000 HUTCHINSON $10.00 ORANGE SID.00 WLLACV $10.00 CULBERSO,IN $10.00 IRION $10.00 PALO PINT) $10,00 WILLIAMSON $10,00 $1.50 DALLAM $1000 JACK $10.00 PANOIA Sow IWILSON $10400 DALLAS $1000 JACKSON $10.00 PARKER $10.00 WINKLER $7.50 OAWSON $10.00 JASPER $10.00 _ PARMER $10.00 WISE $1000 DEAF SMITH $10.007EFF DAMS $10.00 $1.50 'PECO$ $10.00 WOOD 810.00 DELTA 1000 JEFFERSON $10.00 �POLK $1000 $1.50 YOAKUM $10,00 DENTON $10.00 $1.50 JIM NOGG $1000 5150 POTTER $10.00 YOUNG $1000 DEWITL $1000 JIM WELLS $1000 81.50 PRFSIDIO $10.00 ZAPATA $1000 $1.50 DICKENS 51000 JOHNSON 310.00 $1.50 RAINS $10.00 51.50 ,ZAVAIA $10.00 $1.50 JONES I $10.00 1 1 1RANDALL I 310.00 I I I� NOTE: Fees aro aulhor¢ed by st Nts in the TOmS TraMporatlan Code: Road and Bridge Fee, Sec. 502.401; RanGpariadon Project Fee, Si 502,402 (applicable only to Bezan Cameron, EI Paso, Hidalgo and Webb couo5ee); and Child Safety Fee, Sec. 502.408. )/82015 F-0 1. 3 P9 �� 13 r1 , r� Annual v a, # of Total Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance y Maintenance t , ilhibit R-11 Maintenance Renewal Amount `iAufomated Victim Notification Services Amount Amount Through Brazos County CategoryPilot "Large Subject to the terms and conditions included in the Agreement, this Exhibit R-11 Schedule of Payments shall (4 Quarters) describe`the amount due to Appriss which will be paid quarterly by the Office of the Attorney General to Appriss on the County's behalf as described in 4.3.5 of the Grant Contract. $3,950.16 Maintenance Amount. Customer shall pay Appriss a maintenance amount for the Renewal of Services $27,715.32 determined as follows. This Renewal will extend services through August 31, 2015. 12 Jail District Court County Court Annual Quarterly # of Total Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Months Maintenance Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Through Amount Due (12 Months) (4 Quarters) 8/31/15 $ 23,765.16 $3,950.16 N/A $27,715.32 $6,928.83 12 $27,715.32 Months Maintenance Amount as indicated above does not include 113rd Party Vendor Fees"' include booking system vendors, IT staff or other work that is associated with any booking system change not covered under the Vendor Certification. These services are considered additional costs and will be billed by the Certified Vendor directly to the entity. Unless approved by the OAG, in writing, in advance, the 113rd Party Vendor" may not be reimbursed by the OAG's SAVNS grant program. Vol. .2✓� pg._/ 1- TYPE: ORIGINAL SERVICE AGREEMENT DATE: SERVICE AGREEMENT RENEWAL DATE: SERVICE AGREEMENT RENEWAL TERM: Renewal Notice July 23, 2014 Brazos County 200 South Texas avenue, #224 Bryan TX 77803 Brazos County VINE Service March 30, 2004 September 1, 2014 12 Months NEXT SERVICE AGREEMENT RENEWAL DATE: August 31, 2015 PROJECT PRICING: $ 27,715.32 (Quarterly Amount $6,928.83) ru<::� We Fsv9ne. Wp,aS. +m �u�sG�xN Service Agreement Renewal Notice, unless specifically noted in the Contract Changes section below, nds all pricing, service terms and other contract provisions of the prior contract period. No ruptions in delivery of Service will occur in relations to this Service Agreement Renewal. None refer to the "3rd Party Vendor Fees" referenced in the attached Exhibit R-11 . This is not a contract change, but a reminder of costs that may be incurred when n replacement and/or changes. AUTHORIZATION: APPRISS, INC., BY: 1' " rr 7/23/2014 Signature Date Thomas R. Seigle President KE@PINGcommu'Noles. sAre FNUANRJANUG u CUSTOMER BY: Signature Cc�lk'cl'iC� ��l,ll�G1P l/11 �2frS Title V01. _� e2 3 pg. j f�- Name TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 5805 N LAMAR BLVD e BOX 4087 *AUSTIN, TEXAS 78773-0001 a Pue 512/424-2000 `� www.dps.texas.eov �$�E x m A T ;A 7 (IDWOM-1 STEVEN C. McCRAW COMMISSION DIRECTOR A. CYNTHIA LEON, CHAIR DAVID G. BAKER MANNY FLORES ROBERT J. BODISCH, SR. FAITH JOHNSON DEPUTY DIRECTORS STEVEN P. MACH RANDY WATSON July 1, 2015 The Honorable Duane Peters Brazos County Judge 200 S. Texas Ave, Ste 332 Bryan, TX 77803-3999 Dear Judge Peters: This letter is to advise you that your application to participate in the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) program during Fiscal Year 2015 (FY 15) has been approved. The enclosed "Notice of Sub -recipient Grant Award" specifies the federal EMPG program funding that will be provided to your jurisdiction during FY 15. This document must be signed by the "Authorized Official' indicated on the "Designation of EMPG Grant Officials" form (TDEM-17B) submitted in your original application. The signed "Notice of Sub -recipient Grant Award" must be returned to the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) within 45 days of the date of this letter. Failure to return documentation to TDEM within 45 days may result in redistribution of award funds to another jurisdiction. Participation in the EMPG program requires adherence to all tasks outlined in the 2015 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Guide located online at: hftp://Www.txdps.state.tx.usldem/CouncilsCommitteeslEMPG/empgGuide.pdf. The 2015 Terms and Conditions are also enclosed for your review. Of these tasks, there are three reports (financial, metrics, and progress reports) that must be submitted throughout the grant year. Due dates are outlined in the "Report Due Dates" enclosure. If your jurisdiction does not wish to participate in the FY 15 EMPG program, please submit a letter from your authorized official requesting termination of participation. If you have any questions, please contact the EMPG Grant Coordinator (Lisa Resendez at Lisa.Resendez@dps.texas.gov or 512-424-7511/512-574-1473) or your District Coordinator. Respectfully, m idd, vc— f Chief Texas Division of Emergency Management Assistant Director Texas Homeland Security Texas Department of Public Safety - EOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /�� COURTESY •SERVICE • PROTECTION J NOTICE OF SUBRECIPIENT GRANT AWARD Program Title: FY 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) DHS Instrument Number: 2015 -EP -00011 TDEM Grant Number: 15TX-EMPG-1440 Administered By: Texas Division of Emergency Management Texas Department of Public Safety P.O. Box 4087 Austin, Texas 78773-0220 Recipient: Brazos County 200 S. Texas Ave, Ste 332 Bryan, TX 77803-3999 Amount of Grant: $55,696.32 Period of Grant: October 1, 2014 to March 31, 2016 The period of grant reflects a six (6) month PROGRAMMATIC EXTENSION ONLY to complete and close out your FY 15 EMPG grant year. Signing Acceptance of this document means that you accept and will comply with all requirements listed in the attached FY 2015 Terms and Conditions. AGENCY APPRO GRANT ACCEPTANCE - n ngina igna 'red W. Nim Kidd, CEM Printed Name/Title: Dude 'PQ bo -n Assistant Director vv JJ erCL20 S Cp U f 1 Texas Department of Public Safety Chief Texas Divisi ofjEmergency Management Date: 1 1 1 " Date: 5 k t Return Signed Copy of This Page within 45 days to: Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Division of Emergency Management Attention: Heather Baxter. Grant Technician P.O. Box 4087 Finance and Grant Management MSC 0229 Austin, TX 78773-0220 Vol. Pg. /Jo FY 2015 EMPG Application Timeline October 1, 2014 EMPG Performance Period begins January 31, 2015 EMPG Application form and Statement of Work due to TDEM, Grant Coordinator, Office of Management and Budget FY 2015 EMPG 1st Quarter Financial Report due to TDEM, EMPG Auditor, Office of Management and Budget **FY 2015 FEMA Quarterly Metrics Template due to TDEM, Grant Coordinator, Office of Management and Budget. (Templates will be emailed with proper instructions to all jurisdictions) April 15, 2015 1st semiannual cumulative Progress Report due to TDEM, Grant Coordinator, Office of Management and Budget April 30, 2015 2nd Quarter Financial Report due to TDEM, EMPG Auditor, Office of Management and Budget **FY 2015 FEMA Quarterly Metrics Template due to TDEM, Grant Coordinator, Office of Management and Budget. (Templates will be emailed with proper instructions to all jurisdictions) July 15, 2015 **FY 2015 FEMA Quarterly Metrics Template due to TDEM, Grant Coordinator, Office of Management and Budget. (Templates will be emailed with proper instructions to all jurisdictions) July 31, 2015 3rd Quarter Financial Report due to TDEM, EMPG Auditor, Office of Management and Budget September 30, FY 2015 EMPG Performance Period ends 2015 October 15, 2015 EMPG 2nd semiannual cumulative Progress Report due to TDEM, Grant Coordinator, Office of Management and Budget October 31, 2015 4th Quarter Financial Report due to TDEM, EMPG Auditor, Office of Management and Budget' **FY 2015 FEMA Quarterly Metrics Template due to TDEM, Grant Coordinator, Office of Management and Budget. (Templates will be emailed with proper instructions to all jurisdictions). �3 Pg /j1 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Terms and Conditions 1. Purpose: The FY 2015 priority for this program is to advance 'Whole Community' security and emergency management. Grant funds will be used to support local comprehensive emergency management programs to encourage improvement of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities for all hazards. Funding may be used to support activities that contribute to the capability to manage consequences from acts of terrorism. Funds provided may also be used to accomplish initiatives described in the Federal Program Guidelines, including local implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), incorporation of appropriate references to the National Response Framework (NRF) into local plans, homeland security assessment and strategy integration, and assessment of local emergency management program using Emergency Management Assessment Program (EMAP) standards. 2. Grant Conditions: Identify the source of funding under which this award is funded and reference the government code. The federal grant terms and conditions are located at: http://vjww.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/92248 3. Grant Acceptance: Notice of Subrecipient Grant Award remains an offer until the signed copy of the Acceptance of Subrecipient Grant Award is received by the Department of Public Safety in accordance with the instructions provided in the transmittal letter. 4. Work to Be Performed: The approved FY 2015 Statement of Work and Progress Report template outlines eight tasks that the grantee must perform during the grant period. The following additional tasks are also required of Subrecipients: A. Implement (NIMS) at the local level. B. Incorporate pertinent information concerning NRF into the local or inter - jurisdictional emergency management plan and its annexes. C. Subrecipients must have a tracking system of record to organize and coordinate resources in response to incidents. D. During the performance period of this grant, Subrecipient must maintain an emergency management plan at the Advanced Level of planning preparedness or higher, as prescribed by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). This may be accomplished by jurisdictions maintaining their own emergency management plan or participating in an inter -jurisdictional emergency management program that meets the required standards. If TDEM identifies deficiencies in the Subrecipient's plan, Subrecipients will correct deficiencies within sixty (60) days of receiving notice of such deficiencies from TDEM. E. Subrecipients must maintain an updated inventory of equipment purchased through this grant program in accordance with Uniform Grant Management Standards — III, State Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements, Subpart C -Post -Award Requirements, Reports, Records, Retention, and Enforcement, Equipment and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Grant Operations Financial Management Guide. The Subrecipient agrees that any equipment purchased with funds through this grant program shall be prominently marked as follows: `Purchased with funds provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security." Exceptions to this requirement are limited to items where placing of the marking is not possible due to the nature of the equipment. 5. Grant Funding: Lists the amount of funding for this award. The amount of this grant may be less than the amount requested in your Application for Federal Assistance due to limits on federal funding for the EMPG program. However, EMPG grant recipients should continue to report all eligible expenses in quarterly financial reports. In the event additional program funding becomes available from the federal government or unspent EMPG funds remain at the end of the fiscal year, TDEM may be able to allocate additional funding to EMPG program participants. 6. Financial and Administrative Requirements: In Accordance with 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 13, Subrecipient agrees to comply with the applicable financial and administrative requirements set forth in the current edition of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Financial Guide located at httr)://www.oip.usdoi.gov/financialquide/. A. All emergency management program costs for which the Subrecipient seeks reimbursement must be eligible in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-87, Cost Principles or State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments. A copy of that document is available at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars. B. Subrecipient will comply with the organizational audit requirements of OMB Circular A- 133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations. http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars default C. When implementing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Preparedness Directorate funded activities; the Subrecipient must comply with all federal civil rights laws, to include Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended. The Subrecipient is required to take reasonable steps to ensure persons of limited English proficiency have meaningful access to language assistance services regarding the development of proposals and budgets and conducting FEMA funded activities. D. Subrecipient will assist the awarding agency (if necessary) in assuring compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 Section 106 (16 U.S.C. § 470), Ex. Order 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), the Archeological and Historical Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. § 469 a-1 et seq.), and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. § 4321). (Federal Assurance). E. Subrecipient agrees to make no request for reimbursement for goods or services procured by the Subrecipient either prior to the start of the period of performance stated in this award document or after the end of the period of performance. F. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this document, the parties understand and agree that the obligations of TDEM under this Agreement are contingent upon the availability of adequate funds to meet TDEM's liabilities. TDEM shall not be liable to the Subrecipient for costs under this Agreement that exceed the amount specified in the Notice of Subrecipient Grant Award. 7. Single Audit Act Requirements: If Subrecipient has expenditures in excess of $500,000 in federal funds of all types within a single fiscal year, it must have an audit performed in accordance with the Single Audit Act as amended. Subrecipient agrees to comply with the audit requirements of OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-profit Organizations. 8. Reporting Requirements: Subrecipient agrees to comply with all reporting requirements and shall provide such information as required by TDEM. Reporting requirements are found in the 2015 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Guide. Subrecipients may be required to submit additional information and data requested by TDEM and after the end of the period of performance in order to close out the grant. A copy of the 2015 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Guide can be found on the TDEM website at: http://www.txdps. state.tx. us/dem/CounciIsCom m ittees/EMPG/em pgCu rrentG uide. pdf. Subrecipient must prepare and submit Semi -Annual Progress Reports to TDEM for the duration of the grant performance period or until all grant activities are completed and the grant is formally closed. The first performance reporting period is October 1 to March 31 (progress report due April 15) and the second reporting period is April 1 to September 30 (progress report due October 15). Subrecipient may also be required to submit additional information and data as requested by TDEM. 9. Review of Work and Expenditures: TDEM may review the work of the Subrecipient with respect to approved program tasks and expenditures for which reimbursement is requested to ensure the federal awards are used for authorized purposes in compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of this contract or grant agreement and that performance goals are achieved. These reviews may include, without limitation: comparing actual Subrecipient activities to those approved in the sub -award application and subsequent modifications if any; ensuring that grant funds have been expended in accordance with applicable guidelines; confirming compliance with grant assurances, and verifying information provided on performance reports and payment requests. EMPG grant funds cannot be matched with any other federal funds. 10. Lobbying A. As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and implemented at 28 CFR Part 69, for persons entering into a grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 28 CFR Part 69, the Subrecipient certifies that: 1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Subrecipient, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making vol. of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement; 2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions. 3) The Subrecipient will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest or personal gain. 11. Debarment, Suspension, and other Responsibility Matters: A. As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 28 CFR Part 67, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 28 CFR Part 67, Section 67.510 (Federal Certification). B. The Subrecipient certifies that it and its principals and vendors: 1) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency; Subrecipients can access debarment information by going to www.epls._q . 2) Have not, within a three-year period preceding this application, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; 3) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and 4) Have not, within a three-year period preceding this application, had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default. C. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application (Federal Certification). 12. Monitoring: A. Subrecipient will provide TDEM, State Auditor, DHS personnel or their authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all paper or electronic records related to financial assistance. vol. B. Subrecipient agrees to monitor their program to ensure that federal awards are used for authorized purposes in compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements and that the performance goals are achieved. C. TDEM may perform periodic reviews of Subrecipient performance of eligible activities and approved projects. These reviews may include, without limitation: performance of an cn-site audit and compliance monitoring, including inspection of all grant -related records and items, comparing actual Subrecipient activities to those approved in the sub -award application and subsequent modifications if any, ensuring that advances have been disbursed in accordance with applicable guidelines, confirming compliance with grant assurances, verifying information provided in performance reports and reviewing payment requests, needs and threat assessments and strategies. D. Subrecipient understands and agrees that it cannot use any federal funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of the enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law, regulation or policy, at any level of government, without the express prior written approval of FEMA National Preparedness Directorate. E. The Subrecipient official certifies federal funds will be used to supplement existing funds, and will not replace (supplant) funds that have been appropriated for the same purpose. Subrecipient may be required to supply documentation certifying that a reduction in non- federal resources occurred for reasons other than the receipt or expected receipt of federal funds. 13. Reimbursement for Expenses: Reimbursement for expenses incurred during the second and fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2015 will not be disbursed until TDEM receives the first and second semi-annual EMPG Progress Reports, which are due on April 15, and October 15, respectively. 14. Choice of Law: This agreement shall be construed and governed by Texas law 15. Changes to the Law: DPS is a state agency whose authority and appropriations are subject to the actions of the Texas Legislature and the United States Congress. If DPS and/or the subject matter of this contract become subject to a legislative or regulatory change, revocation of statutory or regulatory authority, or lack of funds that would render the services and/or goods and/or payment to be provided under this agreement impossible, unnecessary, void, or substantially amended, DPS may terminate this agreement without penalty to, or any liability whatsoever on the part of, DPS, the State of Texas, or the United States. This contract does not grant vendor a franchise or any other vested property right. 16. Written Modification: No modification or amendment to this Agreement shall become valid unless in writing and signed by both parties. 17. To the extent it applies, Subrecipient shall comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 783, 1 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §§ 5.141 et seq., and the Uniform Grant Management Standards, State Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements, Subpart B, §14. voi..z3 /33 18. To the extent it applies, Subrecipient shall comply with the General Appropriations Act, 80th Legislature, Article IX, Part 17. 19. TDEM may suspend or terminate sub -award funding, in whole or in part, or other measures may be imposed for any of the following reasons: failing to comply with the requirements or statutory objectives of federal law, failing to make satisfactory progress toward the goals or objectives set forth in the sub -award application, failing to follow grant agreement requirements or special conditions, failing to submit required reports, or filing a false certification or other report or document. Satisfactory progress is defined as accomplishing the following during the performance period of the grant: requesting federal funds for purchases, training, etc. and deciding what purchases will be made, ordering the equipment, ensuring the equipment is shipped and received, and training is accomplished with the equipment (or readied for deployment). All of the aforementioned tasks must be accomplished in a timely manner. Special Conditions may be imposed on Subrecipient's use of grant funds until problems identified during grant monitoring visits conducted by TDEM audit and compliance personnel are resolved. Vol. i AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY AND APPRAISER THIS DOCUMENT HAS IMPORTANT LEGAL CONSEQUENCES; CONSULTATION WITH AN ATTORNEY IS ENCOURAGED WITH RESPECT TO ITS COMPLETION OR MODIFICATION. THIS AGREEMENT is made on the 4" day of August, 2015. Between the COUNTY: BRAZOS COUNTY, TEAS c/o Brazos County Commissioners' Court Attention: County Judge 200 South Tcxas Ave,.Ste. 332 Bryan, Texas 77803 and the APPRAISER: Steve Lovett S T. Lovett & Associates 3600 Lovett Lane College Station, Texas 77845 for the following PROJECT: Conduct a market value appraisal of 6 parcels of land on Merka Rd. The COUNTY and APPRAISER agree as set forth below. ARTICLE I APPRAISER'S RESPONSIBILITY 1.1 APPRAISER'S SERVICE 1.1.1 The .APPRAISER'S services consist of those services performed by the APPRAISER, APPRAISER'S employees and the APPRAISER'S consultantsas enumerated. in Articles 2 and 3 of this Agreement. 1.1.2 The APPRAISER'S services shall be performed as 'expeditiously as is consistent. with professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the Work. The APPRAISER shall submit for the COUNTY'S approval a schedule for the .performance of the APPRAISER'S services which may be adjusted as the Project proceeds and shall include allowances for periods of trine required for the COUNTY'S review and for approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Time limits established by this schedule approved by the COUNTY shall not, except for reasonable cause, be exceeded by the APPRAISER or. the COUNTY. Aecaamt Between County wid APPRAISERage o vol. _ �3 pg. ,3 � ARTICLE II SCOPE OF APPRAISER'S BASIC SERVICES 2.1 DEFINITION 2.1.1 The -APPRAISER'S Basic Services consist of conducting a market value appraisal of 6 parcels of land on Merka Rd. ARTICLE:III ADDITIONAL SERVICES DELETED INTENTIONALLY ARTICLE IV COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITY 4.1 The COUNTY shall provide full information regarding requirements for the Project 4.2 The COUNTY shall designate a representative authorized to act on the COUNTY'S behalf with respect to the Project. The COUNTY, or such authorized,representative, shall render decisions in a timely manner pertaining to documents submitted by the APPRAISER in order to avoid unreasonable delay in the orderly and sequential progress of the APPRAISER'S service. 4.3 The COUNTY shall give prompt written notice to the APPRAISER if the COUNTY becomes aware of any fault or defect in the Project or non-conformance with the contract documents. Any delay by the COUNTY in providing said notice shall not constitute a waiver, a bar or act to estop the COUNTY from exercising any of its rights under this contract. 4.4 Examine all studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications, proposals and other documents. presented by the APPRAISER, obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor and other consultants as the COUNTY deems appropriate for such examination and render in writing decisions pertaining thereto within a reasonable time so as not to delay the services of the APPRAISER. 4.5 The proposed language of certificates or certifications requested of the APPRAISER or the APPRAISER'S consultants shall be submitted to the APPRAISER for review and approval at least 14 days prior to execution. The COUNTY shall not request certifications that would require knowledge or services beyond the scope of this Agreement. ARTICLE V INTENTIONALLY DELETED. ARTICLE VI USJG OF APPRAISER'S DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS 6.1 The COUNTY shall be the absolute and unqualified owner of documents prepared pursuant to this Agreement by the APPRAISER with the same force and effect as if the COUNTY prepared same. Agreement Between County and APPRAISER -Page2 of Vol. ,;Z.23 pg. /3 ARTICLE VII TERMINATION, SUSPENSION OR ABANDONMENT 7.1 This Agreement:may be terminated by either panty upon not less than fourteen (14) days written notice should the other party fail to. substantially perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of theparty initiating the termination. 7.2 If the COUNTY suspends the Project for more than thirty (30) consecutive days, the APPRAISER shall be compensated for services performed prior to notice of such suspension. 7.3 This Agreement may be terminated by the COUNTY upon not less than fourteen (14) days written notice to the APPRAISER in the event that the Project is permanently abandoned. If the COUNTY abandons the Project for more than ninety (90) consecutive days, the APPRAISER may terminate this Agreeinent by giving written notice. 7.4 If the COUNTY fails to give prompt written authorization to proceed with any phase of services after completion of the immediately preceding phase, the APPRAISER may, after giving seven (7) days written notice to the COUNTY, suspend services under this Agreement. 7.5 In the event of termination that is not the fault of the APPRAISER, the APPRAISER shall be compensated for services performed prior to terminatiou, together with Reimbursable Expenses, if any, then due. 7.6 APPRAISER shall bill and collect all fees :and costs for 6 parcels of land on Merka Rd.; however, APPRAISER acknowledges that COUNTY is the client and all privity of contract exists between APPRAISER.and COUNTY, and no third parties. ARTICLE VIII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 8.1 Unless otherwise provided, this Agreement shall be governed by the law of the principal place of business of the COUNTY. Venue for any dispute or disagreement regarding the terms of this Agreement shall be in Brazos: County, Texas. 8.2 Causes of action between the parties to this Agreement pertaining to acts or failures to act shall be deemed to have accrued and the applicable statutes of limitation shall commence to nun not later than either the dale of.Substantial Compietiog, .or the date of issuance of -tire final Certificate for Payment for acts or failures to act occurring'after Substantial Completion. 8.3 The COUNTY and. the APPRAISER, respectively, bind themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party to this Agreement and to the partners, successors, assigns and legal representative of such other party with respect to all covenants of this Agreement. Neither the COUNTY nor the APPRAISER shall assign this Agreement without the express written consent of the other party. 8.4 This Agreement represents the entire integrated agreement between the COUNTY and the APPRAISER and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instnuiient signed,byboth tlue COUNTY and the APPRAISER. Agrecunent. neween County and APPRAISER Voi. 3 Pg./1,ZD Page 3 of 5 8.5 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship with or cause of action in favor of a third party against either the COUNTY or the APPRAISER 8.6 COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS. The APPRAISER agrees to. perform the work hereunder in accordance with generally accepted standards applicable thereto, and shall use that degree of care and skill commensurate with the profession to comply with all applicable state; federal and local laws, ordinances, rules.and regulations relating to the work to be performed hereunder and the. APPRAISE R'S performance. 8.7 rNDEMNIFICATION: APPRAISER shall save and hold harmless the COUNTY from and against any and all claims and liability due to activities of the APPRAISER, its agents or employees, performed under this Agreement and which result from .any negligent act; error, or omission of the APPRAISER, or of any person, employed by the APPRAISER. The APPRAISER shall also save :harmless the COUNTY from and against any and all expenses, including attorney's fees which might be incurred by the COUNTY in litigation, or otherwise, resisting said claims or liabilities which might be imposed on the COUNTY as the result of such activities by the APPRAISER, its agents or employees. AR'T'ICLE IX PAYMENTS TO THE APPRAISER 9.1 APPRAISER SHALL INVOICE FOR ALL SERVICES; COSTS AND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT. ARTICLE X OTHER CONDITIONS OR SERVICES 10.1 INSURANCE 10.1.1 The APPRAISER shall file with the COUNTY a Certificate of Errors and Omissions Insurance having minimum limits of One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each Ml occurrence and annual One.Million andNol100 Dollars ($1,000,000:00) aggregate. Such Errors and Omissions Insurance shall have a deductible not in excess of Two Hundred Thousand and. No/100 Dollars ($200,000.00) self-insured. Such Certificate shall bear the endorsement "Not to be canceled Without thirty (30) days, prior notice to BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS." The APPRAISERAall maintain the Errors and Omissions Insurance -at all times this Agreement.is in effect and for a period of five (5) years after. completion of the Project. Failure to maintain the required insurance shall be deemed to be a material.breach of this Agreement.. 10.1.2 The APPRAISER shall also provide Worker's Compensation, automobile and comprehensive general liability policies. The APPRAISER shall deliver the insurance certificates to the COUNTY. The coverage provided herein shall contain an endorsement providing thirty (30) days .notice to the COUNTY prior to any cancellation of coverage. Said coverage shall be'tiwitteii by an insurer'' acceptable to the COUNTY and shall be in a_ form acceptable to the COUNTY. If the APPRAISER has canceled or allowed to lapse any of these insurance policies then the COUNTY may pay for such. insurance and may ;hold the amount of such payment out of the APPRAISER'S fees or be otherwise reimbursed. Faihre to maintain the required insurance shall be deemed to be a material breach of this Agreement. This Agreement entered into as of the day and year first written above. Agreement Between County and APPRAISER 1 Fag 4 of 5 Vol, a .2-3 pg. � I The undersigned officers and/or agents of the parties hereto are the properly authorized officials and have the necessary authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto, and each party hereby certifies to the other that any necessary resolution extending said authority have been duty passed and are now in force and effect. BRAZOS COUNU, TEXAS APPRAISAL FIRM County Judge by: Steve Lovett Principal Acting by and through the authority of the Brazos County Commissioners Court Attest: r0Ia. �On�c� i County Clerk Approved as to Form: Assistant County Attorney Aereetnent f3etivecn County and.MPRAISER Paae 5 of 5 Vol. a a.� Pg._/tea_ COO' Mr I BL L= & ASSOCIATES ® L=APPRAISALS, BROKERAGE & RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS Thursday, July 23rd, 2015 Mr. Darrell Kolwes Via Email Land Agent Brazos County 2716 State Highway 21 West Bryan, Texas 77803 Re: Merka Road widening project, Brazos County, Texas Dear Mr. Kolwes: Upon your authorization, I will prepare appraisals on six (6) parcels of land located along Merka Road. The purpose of each appraisal will be to estimate the total compensation due the property owners for the fee rights to be acquired by Brazos County. You will be the client and intended user. Each appraisal will be an independent estimate of market value; and, the payment of the fee shall not be contingent upon any value estimate reported. Each appraisal will be prepared in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). It is understood the fee for each appraisal will be $1,950, and will be due upon delivery of three copies of the report addressed to you. Delivery of the appraisals will begin the week of August 17t", 2015. Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. Sincerely yours, 5 ave, kovm-T Steve Lovett State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser Certificate No. TX -1322517-G 3600 Lovett Lane, College Station, Texas 77845 - TeJrFM-. T ax: ail: stevelovett@verizon.net Vol. _a a�� I'g._/� Vol. Pg._l Iq Bid Tabulation 2015-66 Stall Shaving and Pellets Contract end date of December 15, 2016 " r Agri Wood Products Brad Hairston Item# Product ,, , a Pricing: November 15, 2015 through December 15, 2016 1 Shavings Item Name: Bagged Shavings Dry Nest Shavings Item # N/B N/B Delivered Price/Bag $3.75 $6.80 Compressed Volume 3.2 cubic Ft. 3.5 Cubic Ft. Expanded Volume 7 Cubic Ft. 10 Cubic Ft. Moisture less than 10% NIB Pricing: August 11, 2015 through Decmeber 15, 2016 2 Pellets Item Name: Bagged Pellets Pellets Item # 0005CMP N/B Delivered Price/Bag $4.23 $3.85 Compressed Volume N/B N/B Expanded Volume N/B N/B Moisture more than 10% N/B Pellet Size 1/4 Inch N/B Recommendation: Agri -Wood Products: Item 1 (Shavings) Brad Hairston: Item 2 (Pellets) Approved b Cc rn er's Co n this Alkdayof 2015 by �✓ ho i he position of Vol. _�aLPg• Z!O } Brazos County Purchasing Department 200 SOUTH TEXAS AVE SUITE 352 BRYAN, TX 77803 PHONE (979) 361-4290 FAX (979) 3614293 July28, 2015 Information Management Solutions Phone: 210.826-3994 ext. 78 2416.Brockton, Ste. 105 Email: Kelly@totalims.com San Antonio, TX78217 Attn: Thomas Kelly Dowe Re: Renewal of Contract for Jury Sammons Notices 2016-02R, previouslyknown as 2013-56 Brazos County appreciates the quality Work'your company has provided and would like to exercise the renewal option for Jury Summons Notices 2016-02R, previously known as 2013-56. All terms, conditions, and.pricing shallremain the same. This renewal will be for one year and will start September 1, 2015 through November 25,2016. To accept the renewaloption, please fill out the information and sign below. Return the signed documents by email to cnorton@brazoscountytx.goV or fdx to (979) 361-4293.. Please then submit the original signed documents and an updated Certificate of Insurance by mail to the address listed above. Please return acceptance as soon as possible. If you haveany questions, I may be reached at (979) 361-4291. Information Management Solutions Authorized :Signat re RAZOS "OL NTY Duane Peters, County Judge 44 20 2b i5 Date Li1— 15 - Date `I BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM DEPARTMENT: Road & Bridge MEETING DATE: August 4, 2015 SUBJECT: Private Property Access Request permission to enter private property owned by Jean Amanda Adkisson located on North Graham Road. Project will cut and remove brush along right of way/fence line for better site distance. Site is located in Precinct 1. SUBMITTED BY: C,00'-ka' Darrell W. Kolwes Right of Way Agent APPROVED BY: Lloyd Wassermann Commissioner Precinct 1 This request is Id APPROVED / D by Commissioners' Court Duane Peters, County Judge Date: 0 ? Vol. ��✓� Pg._/LZ� BRAZOS COUNTY PRIVATE PROPERTY ACCESS FORM E. Duane Peters Brazos County Judge Lloyd Wassermann Commissioner Pct. 1 Sammy Catalena Commissioner Pct. 2 Kenny Mallard Commissioner Pct. 3 Irma Gainey Commissioner Pct.4 OWNER(S): Jean Amanda Adkisson ADDRESS: 13066 S. Dowling Road College Station, Texas 77845-6806 R. Alan Munger, P.E. County Engineer Brazos County Road & Bridge Dept. 2817 Hwy 21 West Bryan, Texas 77803 Office: 979-822-2127 Fax 979-775-0453 ramunger@mazoscoumy Bov III. LOCATION OF WORK: Intersection of North Graham Road and South Dowling Road Southwest for 300 feet 15871 — John Payne Survey, A-195, Tract 1.3, 14.06acres IV V DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Request permission to enter property to cut/trim brush along right of way/fence line. Additional Comments: MAINTENANCE: Yes No X IF YES, ESTIMATE FREQUENCY OF MAINTENANCE: I (we) the undersigned owner(s) grant permission to Brazos County the ability to access the above mentioned private property for roadway maintenance purposes. Owner's Signature:(�, (44, r, Date: 7/ZLo IS R. Alan Munger, P. Darrell W. Kolwes County Engineer Right of Way Agent Vol. BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AIMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 2014-2015 BUDGET YEAR NO. 14/15 43.1— 43.3 On this the 4th day of August 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 McQuccn, County Clerk The following proceedings were held: THAT WHEREAS, on 4th day of August 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 necessityto 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 4th day of August 2015. TBE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. By: Duane Peters, County Judge Original: County Clerk's Office and Attached to the original budget Vol. - -E-2-3- - =P9 --2-4Z E, Brazos DR BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 14M5 - 43.1 of FY 15. von. _a � p9•--��_ BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGETAMENDMENTS No. 14/15 - 43.2 Decrease 100) 11001500 Center of funds to cover the cost of the Event Software from Vol. _a_Z� Pg. ��� BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 14/15 - 43.3 8/412015 FUNDI DIV I ACCT PROJ DR/CRJ ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 4312 63000710 80101003 CR Bldg. Renov - Courthouse 591.84 4312 63000710 67050000 DR Appliances 591.84 Courthouse Improvement Reallocation of funds to p=hase a refrigerator for the 85th District Court. Vol. —� %✓ =Pg—zt�---�-- Ral PERSONNEL CHANGE OF STATUS REQUESTS Commissioner Court Date: August 04, 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 County Attorney Arnold, Kellye New Hire Juvenile Services Pierce III, Billy New Hire S.O. — Medical Braly, Christopher Resignation Norwood, Lance New Hire Rogers, Lucretia Reinstated Employee Tax Office Balandran, Alexis New Hire White, Ashley Resignation Approved in Commissioners' Court: August 04, 2015: County Judge's or Commissioner's Signature: (This Copy to be attached to minutes) Laura Taylor Davis Brazos County Treasurer ldavls@co.brazos.tx.us DATE: 07/20/2015 TO: Hon. Duane Peters, County Judge Non. Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner Hon. Sammy Catalina, Commissioner Han, Kenny Mallard, Commissioner Hon. Irma Cauley, Commissioner Candy Gallego, Administrative Assistant FROM: Laura Taylor Davis, County Treasurer 200 S. Texas Avenue, Ste 240 Bryan, Texas 77803 Tel: 979.8814345 TL� Die County Judge RE: Quarter Ending 06/30/2015 Investment Report This report is made in accordance with provisions of Gov.Cade 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 0.05677. on the quarterly average balance of $2;352,407.66 invested with TexPool for the period ending 06/30/2015. Investment interest deposited during the quarter was $322.90 Total year to date interest deposited was $783.32. Actual ending balance invested at 06/30/2015 was $2,352,518.58. The average rate of interest earned on the depository checking account balances for the quarter ending 06/30/2015 was 0.251% netting $59,445.45 for the quarter end on an average depository investable balance of $95,368,379.63. Total year to date interest earned was $167,820.94 Total interest earned for quarter ending 06/30/2015 was $59,768.35 for total year to - date of balance of $168,604.26. Investment strategy The Brazos County Investment Strategy will remain unchanged, keeping investments very short -termed & 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. As a source of information on the market attached .to this report is a copy of the 07/13/2015_ funds Management Group, Inc. - Money Market Rate Review and commentary. M ®R 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 April 2015 TexPool Interest Cking Acct Earnings May 2015 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 02500 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 April 2015 101.29 0.0500 20,290.68 02500 May 2015 110.46 0.0600 20,358.88 0.2500 June 2015 111.15., 0.0600 18,795.89 0.2500 Q/E 06/30/2015 322. Attached are. the following reports: 59,445.45 1) Cost Amount Summary of Investments by Fund 2) TexPool Quarter End Activity Report .3) Investments -by Fund Group and Strategy Type 0.2500 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 approyed by thg Commissloger's Court of Brazos County. Taylor CIO White, Chief Deputy Treasurer, CIO 7j�t y Date 7-/r/ /�- Date VOj. pg. /,53' FUNDS MANAGEMENT aGROUP V40. 4617 Montrose Blvd, Suite 0202 ' Houston, Texas 77006' (713) 626.5741 • 1.800-683-3644' FAX (713) 626-5742 MONEYMARKET RATE REVIEW 1 3.R mug, + F rte"„- 71)AXA�'G .. tSY R� y- - Tx dslFD t'Dyl?,S G9vh(taeb '�- �SINPUE"h'3� 'Y T�Slfdr �+,. r ' 99 DAY T.HD.L >f �a s -.18A DAY , � THfl.i.r ikts 2tYi}`AAR :F. , N01'E`s,� .( i t a raF.ED ": a1FUNDSI" � •:v ! r ON v'iRE1'OiS`' e�, '",fi• e 07/10/15 0.04% 0.005% 0.012% 0.081% 0.590% 0.130% 0.176% 07/03/15 0.04°/a 0.000% 0.007% 0.103% 0.646°/a 0.124% 0.162% 06/26/15 0.04% -0.009% 0.004% 0.068% 0.685% 0.130% 0.116% 06/19/15 0.04% -0.009% 0.005% 0.083% 0.659% 0.134% 0.157%° AVERAGE 0.04% -0.003% 0.007% 0.084% 0.645% 0.130% 0.153% ' 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 "TENURE & EXPERIENCE WITH PUBLIC FUNDS" The two founding principals of Funds Management Group, Inc. Bob Ross and Joan Alexander, have a combined tenure of 85 years in the banking and investment industry dealing with public funds. We have each been engaged "in the business" for over 42 years, the last 36 of which have been spent together in our common endeavor of protecting tax payers' funds. We have operated under the auspices of our firm, Funds Management Group, Inc, for the last 23 years, and have been affiliated with and registered through the highly respected Texas based broker-dealer firm SAMCO CAPrrAL MARKETS for over 19 years. In that span of careers, we have each been engaged in virtually every aspect of public finance - underwriting, trading and sales of bonds, and most importantly, investment of tax -payer funds. One could say we have "seen it all, heard it all, and done it all"; we even remember most of it. During these careers, the proudest accomplishment is that we have never initiated or been involved in a transaction of the investment of public funds which resulted in a loss to a public entity - not a penny! While some have said that our record of no investment losses is indicative of our "overly conservative" investment philosophy for public funds, we will gladly cant' that description in exchange for our record of no investment losses. Our two primary programs for the investment of public funds are demonstrative of our guiding philosophy; Cash Account Trust (CAT) is the SEC registered and regulated money market mutual fund we helped create in 1990, explicitly for public funds; and Federally Insured Cash Account (FICA), the program of 100% FDIC insured bank deposits. Both products offer unsurpassed safety and security for the investment of tax -payer related funds. Essentially, any investment loss in either of these programs could result only by the default of the obligations of the United States. CAT is currently paying a not yield of 0.04%, competitive with unregulated Local Government Investment Pools (POOL's) such as TExPoot., and FICA is posting a most attractive net yield to our clients of 0.13% (now applicable for deposits of up to $50,000,000). For further information or assistance with at_yt aspect of public finance and funds investment, we would welcome your call. 7/13115 Bob Ross Pg. �,�� Joan Alexander Vol: G CO N y Y N 9 d C •R Y C E y u aL m L dJ d .r Y C CL CL d co LO F GO Nrz +L+ cV M n N fR �� e d �F O > N s C L 0 A w m N C1 > L d a •- v d C y ao C i N y O y R U � d p o t7 F C� Vol: TEXPOOL QUARTER ENDING 0613012016 ACTIVITY REPORT FUND 1 - POOLED FUND GROUP DATE. DESC. GENERALFUND EXPO. COMPLEX TOTAL X0373. 1,TMa MmWOW 0.5 195NW �$� 2�352�T95F68� 0O4S`/799390//155 A�Jr1i�l Interest $ 05/31/15 Merest 110.46 $ a 407 k �k$$$$$'j; 06/30/15 June Interest $ 111.15 $$Ear05Q/f5 yUBanee$5�a?352�1s;9D1=64�1r�991 6'73. 2i52i5 BE; 18 �, INVESTMENTS BY FUND GROUP AND STRATEGY TYPE BOOK VALUE OF ALL INVESTED FUNDS AS OF JUNE 2015 $ 2,352,518.58 General Fund $ 2,352,518.58 Health Endowment Fund $ State Lateral •._. General Obligation General Permanent a Ex •• 'h"'°''.�' t' i,. f a .fir' - {e r. yf'8.•x> K �: BOOK VALUE OF ALL INVESTED FUNDS AS OF JUNE 2015 $ 2,352,518.58