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NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY WILL MEET
IN REGULAR SESSION ON DECEMBER 1, 2020 AT 10:00 AM IN THE
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 200 SOUTH TEXAS AVE., SUITE 106,
BRYAN, TX 77803
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
- U.S. and Texas Flag — Commissioner Cauley
2. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns
Consider and take action on agenda items 3-13:
3. Reappointments of the following to the Bryan and Brazos County Economic
Development Foundation Board. Term period - January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022.
• a. I rma Cauley
• b. Mike Holmgreen
4. Acceptance of a $300.00 cash donation from Cindy Gressett, Advertising Mail Corp,
Terrell and Penny Miller for Juvenile Services in order to purchase holiday gifts for the
juveniles.
5. Approval of Official Bonds.
6. Approval of Amendment Number One to Memorandum of Understanding Between
Brazos County, Texas and the Brazos County Health District for Public Health
Emergency Funding.
7. Approval of Professional Service Contract Renewal 21-097R Psychological Evaluations
of Applicants with Dr. Roy Luepnitz.
8. Approval of the Final Plat of Lots 2R-1, 2R-2, 3R, R4 & 5R, Block 2 of the Green
Branch Ridge Subdivision Phases Six (6) and Seven A (7A) being a Replat of Lots 2-5,
Block 2 of the Green Branch Ridge Subdivision Phases Six and Seven A; 12.65 Acres;
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Richardson Perry Survey, A-44; (City of Bryan ETJ), Brazos County, Texas. Site is
located in Precinct 2.
9. Budget Amendments.
Budget Amendments FY20/21 9.1-9.2
10. Personnel Change of Status.
11. Payment of Claims.
12. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.0725 to
deliberate business and financial issues related to a contract being negotiated.
13. Consider and possible action on Executive Session.
14. Juvenile Director's report on detention population.
15. Sheriffs report on inmate population.
16. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics.
17. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns
18. Adjourn.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comment during the Commission Meeting may be for all matters, both on and off the agenda, and be limited to four
minutes per person. Persons are invited to submit comments in writing on the agenda items and/or attend and make comment at
the Commission meeting. Members of the public are reminded that the Brazos County Commissioners Court is a Constitutional
Court, with both judicial and legislative powers, created under Article V, Section 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 and/or 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 and/or continued disruption of
the meeting may result in a Contempt of Court Citation.
It is not the intention of the Brazos County Commissioners Court to provide a public forum for the demeaning of any individual or
group. Neither is it the intention of the Court to allow a member (or. members) of the public to insult the honesty and/or integrity
of the Court, as a body, or any member or members of the Court, or County employees, individually or collectively. Accordingly,
profane, insulting or threatening language directed toward the Court and/or any person in the Court's presence and/or racial,
ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Violation of these rules may result in the following sanctions:
1. cancellation of a speaker's time;
2. removal from the Commissioners Court;
3. a Contempt Citation; and/or
4. such other and/or criminal sanctions as may be authorized
under the Constitution, Statutes and Codes of the State of Texas.
The County Commissioners Court can deliberate or take action only if a matter has been listed on an agenda properly posted
prior to the meeting. During the public comment period, speakers may address matters not listed on the published agenda. The
Open Meeting Law does not expressly prohibit responses to public comments by the Commissioners Court. However, responses
from the County Judge or Commissioners to unlisted public comment topics could become deliberation on a matter without
notice to the public. To ensure the public has notice of all matters the Commissioners Court will consider, the County Judge
and/or Commissioners may choose not to respond to public comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, recite existing
policy in response to an inquiry or to ask that a matter be listed on -a future agenda. See Texas Open Meetings Act Section
551.042.
INVOCATION
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Court meeting shall be to and for the benefit of the Court. The
views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Court and do not
necessarily represent the religious beliefs or views of the Court in part or as a whole. % 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) 361-4102.
MINUTES
DECEMBER 1, 2020
BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
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,
December 1, 2020 with the following members of the Court present:
Duane Peters, County Judge, Absent;
Steve Aldrich, Commissioner of Precinct 1;
Russ Ford, Commissioner of Precinct 2;
Nancy Berry, Commissioner of Precinct 3, Presiding;
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 — Commissioner Cauley
2. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns
There was no citizen's input.
Consider and take action on agenda items 3-13:
3. Reappointments of the following to the Bryan and Brazos County Economic
Development Foundation Board. Term period - January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022.
• a. Irma Cauley
• b. Mike Holmgreen
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Steve Aldrich, Seconded by Commissioner
Russ Ford. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Ford. Absent: Peters.
4. Acceptance of a $300.00 cash donation from Cindy Gressett, Advertising Mail Corp,
Terrell and Penny Miller for Juvenile Services in order to purchase holiday gifts for the
juveniles.
Commissioner Cauley asked Linda Ricketson if $300.00 was enough to buy gifts for the
youth in the Detention Center. Ms. Ricketson answered that more donations would be
given. A copy of the donation form is attached.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Russ Ford. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Ford. Absent: Peters.
5. Approval of Official Bonds.
The following official bonds were approved:
• Earl Gray
• Jarvis Parsons
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Steve Aldrich. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Ford. Absent: Peters.
6. Approval of Amendment Number One to Memorandum of Understanding Between
Brazos County, Texas and the Brazos County Health District for Public Health
Emergency Funding.
A copy of the amended memorandum of understanding is attached.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Steve Aldrich, Seconded by Commissioner
Irma Cauley. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Ford. Absent: Peters.
7. Approval of Professional Service Contract Renewal 21-097R Psychological Evaluations
of Applicants with Dr. Roy Luepnitz.
A copy of the renewal of contract is attached.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Russ Ford. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Ford. Absent: Peters.
8. Approval of the Final Plat of Lots 2R-1, 2R-2, 3R, R4 & 5R, Block 2 of the Green
Branch Ridge Subdivision Phases Six (6) and Seven A (7A) being a Replat of Lots 2-5,
Block 2 of the Green Branch Ridge Subdivision Phases Six and Seven A; 12.65 Acres;
Richardson Perry Survey, A-44; (City of Bryan ETJ), Brazos County, Texas. Site is
located in Precinct 2.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Russ Ford, Seconded by Commissioner
Steve Aldrich. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Ford. Absent: Peters.
9. Budget Amendments.
Budget Amendments FY 20/21 9.1-9.2
9.1 Reallocate funds for the Coronavirus Relief Fund - TDEM Grant.
9.2 Reallocate funds for the County Clerk.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Steve Aldrich. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Ford. Absent: Peters.
10. Personnel Change of Status.
There were no personnel change requests.
11. Payment of Claims.
Claims
8104396-8104456
9000966-9000984
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Russ Ford. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Ford. Absent: Peters.
12. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.0725 to
deliberate business and financial issues related to a contract being negotiated.
It was determined that there was no need for an executive session.
13. Consider and possible action on Executive Session.
No action taken.
14. Juvenile Director's report on detention population.
Juvenile Director Linda Ricketson reported there are 8 juveniles in the detention center,
5 are male and 3 are female, and 31 have electronic monitors. There are 2 new youth in
isolation as per medical protocol for new intakes. Ms. Ricketson noted there were no
new intakes over the long holiday weekend.
15. Sheriff's report on inmate population.
Sheriff Chris Kirk stated there were 525 inmates in jail, 453 inmates are male and 72
are female, 26 have electronic monitors and 4 are pending for monitors. Sheriff Kirk
added that 21 people were booked into jail last night, 18 were released and 13 were
held for magistration. He reported 0 inmates are positive for COVID-19 and 6 inmates
are in quarantine. There are 5 staff members positive for COVID-19 and 6 staff
members in quarantine.
16. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics.
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Commissioner Ford thanked Jason Ware for the rain since he recommended the bum
ban. Commissioner Aldrich reiterated that a bum ban is still in place. He said the rain we
received helped, but was still not enough.
County Auditor Katie Conner reminded everyone that Timesheet Training started this
week. and everyone can sign into Oracle to register for classes.
17. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns
There was no citizen's input.
18. Adjourn.
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The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court Meeting held December 1, 2020 have
been examined and are approved in open Court this 12th day of January_ 2021, in
Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
Duane Peters
County Judge
Russ Ford
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Irma Cauley \
Commissioner, Pre inct 4
Attest:
Karen McQueen
County Clerk
Steve Aldrich
Commissioner, Precinct 1
Nancy Berry
Commissioner, Precinct 3
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ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED7AWMED PROPERTY
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Date: 11/20/2020
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AMENDMENT -NUMBER ONE
MEMORANDUM OF.UNDERSTANDNG BETWEEN BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
AND THE BRAZOS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH. EMERGENCY
FUNDING:
"THIS -AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE OF THEMEMORANDUM.'OF UNDERSTANDING-("MOU-).
by and -between Brazos County (,.,COUNTY"), a political subdivision.of the State of Texas,.aod- the
Brazos -County Health District ("DISTRICT"), a. political subdivision of the. State
of Texas with respect to.
COUNTY providing specific financial assistance to the. DISTRICT for the purpose of responding to the.
Disaster/Public Health Emergency.6f.COVID49.
WHEREAS,. on March -13,'2020 -a Disaster was declared'in Brazos -County, Texas due to the Public
Health Emergendy/Disastdr caused. by the. COVID"! 19.:Pandomic.
WHEREAS; the Biazog County Health District provides Community Case Management, Resources and
Health Authority expertise -for Brazos County..
WHEREAS, the. Brazos Coitinty.Health. District is"in need of funds -to continue the unbudgpted COVID,19
Public Health' Response for Brazos County.
WHEREAS, Brazos.County hasaccess to. reimbursable -grant funds through the Coronavirus Relief. Fund
and. wishes to -assist the District with their unbudgeted COVID49 Public'H6alth -Response with -those
Funds.
-WffEREAS,.Braz.pseCounty hag -been notified. by the T-ex-gs -Department -of Emergency Management -that
all documentation that is required t6.be submitted for re Coronavirus imbursement through the C9 navirusKeli6f
Fund. has to. be submitted .by December 15, 2020.
WHERE -AS,- Brazos -County has recently been given access to additional:reimbursable.grant funds
thtough the Cor6navirus Emergency,Supplemental Fund and wishes. to assist the District with their
afibudgeted; COVID_: 1.9. Public Health Response -with -those Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, -the. Distric%.acfing'by and through its -duly. authotized 'Chairman ofth e'Brazos
County Board of Health and the County. authorized -County Judge, do hereby a
gree to the fallowing:
A. Term
This Agreement shall be inbffeq from September 1, 2020 -through February 28, 202-1unless earlier
terminated as. provided.
'B. Terinitiation -and Amendments
Either party may terminate thisMOU-with thirty -(A) days advance written notice to the other party.
In the event oftermination, any: unused funds shall be -returned to the County within seven (7) days of
termination. This document represents the ent.ire-MOU. betwee.n.the parties. Any amendments,shiall'
be in writing and agreed upon by both parties.
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C Duties and Responsibilities
County -Shall:
1. Provide:up to $156,258.94 (one hundred• fifty-six thousand two: bundred:fifty-eight dollars
and ninety. -four cents) from'the Coronavirus'Relief-Fund for -use by the District through
December. 11, 2020.
2. 'Provide up to $116,13-1 (One hundred sixteen• thousand -one hundred and thirty-one dollars)
from the Coronavirus Emergency. Supplement Fund for use by the. District from. Decembef
12, 202O through February 28, 2021.
3. Seek reimbursement-through.the Texas Department of Emergency Management.
District Shall;
1. Use grant funds to cover the unbudgeted. costs to continue its COVID —.19 Response by:
a. Hiring up to 5 Temporary COVID-19 Case Investigators•frbm September -5, 2020
through February 2$, 2021.
b. -Pay -staff overtime• to- cover. weekends through February 28; 2021.
c. Cover additional costs. of Local.Health Authority -through February•28, 2021.
2. In -the event that the projected expenses set forth above. do not reach.the amount provided by.
the County, the District -shall use any unspent funds to purchase unbudgeted supplies by
February. 28, 2021, to'include. but -not limited .to; masks, gowns, hand sanitizer, -latex gloves,
face shields and thermometers for the benefit of the District -and/or the general.public:
D. •'Sovereian/Governmental.immunity
This MOU is. expressly made subject.the. County's Immunity, including,_ without limitation, Title 5 of.
the Texas Civil. Practices and Remedies Code -and all applicable-Fede'ral and State -laws.. The .parties
expressly agree that no -provision• of::this MOU is -in` any way intended -to. constitute a waiver of'any
immunities from suit or -from liability -or a•waiver of any tort- limitatio_n'that County has by operation.
of law or otherwise. Nothing iii.this MOU is intended to benefit any third -party beneficiary:
These Indemnity and Immunity provisions shall survive termination,.expiration.oi• cancellation of this
MOU or any •determination=that. this MOU or any portion -hereof is -void, voidable, .invalid or
unenforceable.
E. Compliance with Laws and Venue
It is agreed by the -parties that County and District must -observe and compiy-with.all applicable.
federal; state and local statutes, ordinances,. rules and; regulations. Texas law shall govern; this MOU
and exelusive'venue shall lie in Brazos.County. , Texas.
F. Notice and Correspondence
Vol. aJ fig. 170
All notices provided or permitted to -be given under this Agreement must be in writing and may be
served by depositing the same.in the United States mail, addressed to the party to be notified; postage.
prepaid and registered or certified with return rece'ipt`requested. Notice given .in -accordance herewith
shall be effective upon receipt at.the-address of the addressee. For the purposes of notice, the
addresses of the'parties shall -be as follows:
County:
Brazos County Judge
Brazos County. Administration Building
200.South-Tekas Avenue; Suite 332.
Bryan, Texas -77803
.District:
Director of the Brazos.County Health District
Brazos County Health District
.201 N. Texas Avenue
:Bryan, Texas -778.03
G: 'Savings Clause- If one or more provisions or terms contained in this Agreement shall; for any
reason, -be -held invalid;:.illegal, or otherwise -unenforceable; such -invalidity; illegality, or
.unenforceability shall not affect any -other provision or term hereof and this Agreement shall be
construed as if such invalid, illegal; or unenforceable.provision or term.had never been contained
herein.
M.. Counteraarts•-This agreement may be executed.in any number of counterparts, each of which %then
executed 'and delivered shall constitute a duplicate original, but -all counterparts together -shall
'constitute a single agreement.
I: Agreement/Siknatures
APP.ROVED..by Brazos County Commissioners Court -at a regular meeting held on (g1 j h fl. 2020:
BRAZOS COUNTY; ATTEST:
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Duane Peters;, County Judge Karen McQueen,. County Clerk
APPROVED.by Brazos County. Board of Health at a meeting held on DKambLr .,2020'.
B.RAWS COUNft HEALTH DISTRICT:
Greg Owens, -Chairman, Board of Health
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT # 19-122 - PSYCHOLOGICAL
EVALUATIONS OF APPLICANTS
AGREEMENT BETWEEN BRAZOS COUNTY AND DR. ROY R LUEPNITZ, Ph.D.
THIS AGREEMENT is between the Brazos COUNTY, Texas, ("the COUNTY") and Dr. Roy
Luepnitz (the "vendor'l, whereby the VENDOR agrees to provide the COUNTY with certain
professional services as described herein and the COUNTY agrees to pay the VENDOR for
those services. The term of this contract shall be for a two (2) year .period starting March 26,
2019 through March 25, 2021 with the option to renew three (3) additional one (1) year periods.
Between the COUNTY: BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
clo Brazos County Commissioners' Court
Attention: County Judge
200 South Texas Ave., Ste. 332
Bryan, Texas 77803
and the VENDOR: Roy R. Luepnitz, Ph.D.
4444 Carter Creek Parkway, Suite 202
Bryan, TX 77802
for the following SERVICES: Evaluate potential candidates for employment, and
potential candidates for promotions.
The COUNTY and VENDOR agree as set forth below.
ARTICLE I
VENDOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
1.1 VENDOR'S SERVICE
1.1.1 The VENDOR shall furnish psychological evaluations, in accordance with regulations set
forth in the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.(TCOLE), for peace officer, jailer
and communications officer applications and other employees as referred by COUNTY.
The VENDOR will maintain the appropriate current licenses and/or certifications
required by Federal and State and local jurisdictions, to complete the work provided by
the Agreement.
1.1.2 Each evaluation will include (1) a thorough clinical interview (2) an appropriate global
measure of personality/psychosocial functioning, and (3) additional specific measure(s)
of behavioral style or cognitive functioning as indicated by other evaluation measures or
referral questions posed by COUNTY.
1.1.3 VENDOR shall schedule evaluations within 10 working days after receiving written or
verbal phone request from COUNTY to conduct such evaluations..
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1.1.4 VENDOR agrees to provide verbal feedback to COUNTY and make available, for
mailing or personal pick-up, the TCOLE L-3 (LICENSEE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND
EMOTIONAL HEALTH DECLARATION) form within 3 working days of completion
of testing.
1.1.5 VENDOR shall make available the psychological evaluation report generated on persons
served under the Agreement for mailing to, or personal pick-up by, COUNTY within 14
working days after the scheduled evaluation.
1.1.6 VENDOR agrees to discuss via phone or email with COUNTY situations that alter these
scheduling -testing report expectations as soon as either party becomes aware of the need
to change expectation for a given referral.
1.1.7 VENDOR agrees that payment will be based on the timely submission of evaluation
reports as stated above.
1.1.8 VENDOR shall provide COUNTY with an invoice by the I0* of each month for services
rendered during the previous month.
1.1.9 VENDOR shall accept, as full compensation, the sum of $250.00 per psychological
evaluation.
1.1.10 Upon request by the COUNTY, VENDOR shall accept, as full compensation, the sum of
250.00 per psychological. re-evaluation. VENDOR understands and agrees that the
COUNTY will not be liable for the payment of any re-evaluation fee. VENDOR further
understands that the applicant is liable for the re-evaluation fee.
1.1.11 Upon request by the COUNTY, VENDOR shall provide a copy of the current
professional credentials of all individuals involved with the evaluation. VENDOR shall
also provide a current certificate of insurance, reflecting the contractually required
insurance coverage.
ARTICLE H
COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITY
2.1 COUNTY shall assign a liaison per department requiring services to VENDOR for
purposes of communication.
2.1.1 COUNTY shall provide VENDOR a written.request for evaluation.
2.1.2 COUNTY shall provide VENDOR with a completed Release of Information signed by
each person being evaluated prior to the scheduled evaluation.
2.1.3 COUNTY agrees to discuss via phone or email with VENDOR situations that alter the
scheduling -testing -report timeline expectations, as stated in the VENDOR
RESPONSIBILITIES section above, as soon as either party becomes aware of the need to
change expectations for a given referral.
2.1.4 COUNTY shall pay, as full compensation, the sum $250.00 per psychological evaluation.
COUNTY shall provide payment upon timely submission of evaluation reports as agreed
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to above.
2.1.5 COUNTY shall pay as full compensation, the sum of 1120.00 per psychological re-
evaluation. COUNTY shall provide payment upon timely submission of evaluation
reports as agreed to above.
2.1.6 COUNTY shall pay VENDOR for services in full within 30 days after satisfactory
receipt of services, evaluations and reports unless otherwise specified or mutually agreed
upon before orders are placed. COUNTY will not be liable for payment of invoices
received six (6) months after order completion. Invoices must be submitted by VENDOR
to the COUNTY department requesting service, to that department's accounts payable
contact.
2.1.7 Other Direct Costs: The COUNTY will only pay the amount per completed evaluation or
re-evaluation as specified in previous section. The number of evaluations will vary over
the months in which this contract is in effect. The cost of each evaluation or re-
evaluation includes other direct costs which could be used by vendor for supplies: photo -
reproductions, books, journals, recordings, software, equipment, professional dues, travel
expenses, and other directly related costs. This Agreement is a fixed -cost contract.
ARTICLE III
TERMINATION, SUSPENSION OR ABANDONMENT
3.1. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon not less than. thirty (30) days
written notice should the other party fail to substantially perform in accordance with the
terms of -this Agreement through no fault of the, party initiating the termination. In the
event that a notice of termination is provided by either party, any COUNTY candidates
scheduled for evaluations, prior to the termination date will be allowed to complete their
evaluation, provided that the cancellation was requested by VENDOR. In the event this
agreement is canceled, VENDOR will be paid only for the evaluation completed,
provided the required evaluation reports are presented to COUNTY within three weeks of
the cancellation of this Agreement.
3.2 VENDOR acknowledges that COUNTY is the client and all privity of contract exists
between VENDOR and COUNTY, and no third parties.
ARTICLE IV
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
4.1 Governing Law: The terms and conditions of this Agreement and performance hereunder
shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Venue shall be in a
court of competent jurisdiction in Brazos County, Texas.
4.2 Neither -the COUNTY nor the VENDOR shall assign this Agreement without the express
written consent of the other party.
4.3 This Agreement represents the entire integrated agreement between the COUNTY and
the VENDOR and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either
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written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by
both the COUNTY and the VENDOR..
4.4 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship with or a
cause of action in favor of a third party against either the COUNTY or the VENDOR.
4.5 COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS. The VENDOR agrees to perform the work
hereunder in accordance with generally accepted professional 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 VENDOR' S performance.
4.6 INDEMNIFICATION: VENDOR shall save and hold harmless the COUNTY from and
against any and all claims and liability due to activities of the VENDOR, its agents or
employees, performed under this Agreement and which result from any negligent act,
error, or omission of the VENDOR, or of any person employed by the VENDOR. The
VENDOR 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 VENDOR, its agents or employees.
4.7 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of the COUNTY'S
Governmental Immunity.
4.8 SEVERABILITY: In the event that any provisions or portion of this Agreement is held
to be unenforceable or invalid, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions
or portions shall not be affected.
ARTICLE V
OTHER CONDITIONS OR SERVICES
5.1.1 INSURANCE: The VENDOR shall instruct his insurance agent or carrier to furnish to
the County a Certificate of Insurance attesting to the issuance of the following parts of
this section. The Certificate. of Insurance must be approved by Risk Management before
any services are rendered.
The Bidder shall furnish and keep in full force the following insurance during the term of
this Contract:
a. Professional Liability Insurance: VENDOR- shall obtain and maintain at
all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement
professional liability insurance. Limits of liability shall be $1,000,000.00
per claim, $2,000,000.00 aggregate.
b. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000.00 combined single limit per accident
for bodily injury and property damage. Coverage should be provided for
any auto, including hired and non -owned vehicles.
Failure to maintain the required insurance shall be deemed to be a material breach of this
Agreement.
Agreement Between County and VENDOR
Vol. Pg. _!_
Page of
AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT:
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 duly passed and are now in force and effect.
BRAZOS COUNMTEXAS VENDOR
Duane Peters, County Judge by: Dr. Roy R. Luepnitz
Acting by and through the authority of
the Brazos County Commissioners Court
Attest:
10 17 me W W
Agueenent Between County and VENDOR
Vol. pg.--ULo
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Page 5 of 5
04/02/2019 13:40 FAX 9792903369 ROYLUEPNITZ
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AMENDMENT #1 TO 19-122 MSYCHOL' OGICAL EVALUATXONS OF APPLfCAlWt'S
THIS AMENDMENT TO 19422 PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUA11ON'S OF APPLICANTS
("Amendmed) is entered into and effective this 9th day of April 2019 ("Effective Date") by and between
Brazos County' ("Customer''), and Dr. Roy Laepnitz. ("Contractor") each of which may alternatively be
referred to herein as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties". AlI capitalized terms in this Amendment shall
have the same meaning as in the Agreement (as defined below) unless otherwise stated herein.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into that certain original contract # 19-122 ("Agreement") for purposes
of Dr. Roy Luepnitz to provide of the service of psychological evaluations of appHeaztts; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the pricing as set forth in original contract # 19-122.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, and other good .and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree to amend
the Agreement as follows;
I. The fee for psychological re-evaluation in Article 2, section 2. 1.5 should be in the sum of $250.00.
2. Contlict/No Other Modifications. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Amendment
and the terms of the Agreement, this Amendment shall control. All other terms of the Agreement
shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be signed by their
authorized representatives as of the Effective Datu. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, all of
which taken together shall constitute one instrumiont. Electronic or facsimile signatures are acceptable foams of
execution of this Amendment and shall be binding on all Parties hereto.
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DR. ROY
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Brazos County
Purchasing ;T H g Department
200 SOUTH TEXAS AVE SUITE 35I BRYAN, TX 77903
PHONE (979) 3614290 FAX (979) 3614293
November 11, 2020
Roy R. Luepnitz, Ph.D.
4444 Carter Creek Parkway, Suite 202
Bryan, TX 77802
Re: Renewal of Professional Service Contract #21-097R for Psychological Evaluations of
Applicants with Brazos County.
Brazos County appreciates the quality work your company has provided and would like to exercise the
renewal option for Psychological Evaluations of Applicants #21-097R, previously known as 19--122.
AU terms, conditions, and pricing shall remain the same. This renewal term will be for one year from
March 26, 2021 to March 25, 2022.
To accept the renewal option, please fill out the information and sign below. Return the signed
documents by email to Ilopez@brazoscountytx.gov or fax to (979) 361-4293. Please then submit an
updated Certificate of Insurance by email or mail to the address listed above. Please return acceptance
as soon as possible. If you have any questions, I may be reached at (979) 361-4291.
Contact Name:
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Authorized Sign ature
BRAZOSCOUNTY
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Duane Peters, County Judge
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Item Coversheet
BRAZOS COUNTY
BRYAN,TEXAS
Page 1 of 1
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DEPARTMENT: CC2020-Green Branch Ph 6 & 7A -
Road and Bridge NUMBER: Final Plat Lots 2R-1, 2R-2, 3R, 4R,
5R Blk 2 - Replat Blk 2 Lots 2-5
DATE OF COURT MEETING: 12/1/2020
ITEM: Approval of the Final Plat of Lots 2R-1, 2R-2, 3R, R4 & 5R, Block 2 of the Green Branch
Ridge Subdivision Phases Six (6) and Seven A (7A) being a Replat of.Lots 2-5, Block 2 of
the Green Branch Ridge Subdivision Phases Six and Seven A; 12.65 Acres; Richardson
Perry Survey, A-44; (City of Bryan ETJ), Brazos County, Texas. Site is located in Precinct
2.
TO:
Commissioners Court
FROM:
Karen Tyler
DATE:
10/07/2020
FISCAL IMPACT:
False
BUDGETED:
False
DOLLAR AMOUNT:
$0.00
NOTES/EXCEPTIONS:
Owner/Developer: The Beard Family Partnership, LLP
Engineer/Surveyor: Civil Engineering Consultants
ATTACHMENTS:
File Name
Description
Application County Green Branch Replat Lots 2-4 9-18-
Application for Development
20.pdf
GBR Replat Lots2-5 RP20-38 PZ (002).Ddf
Plat
APPROVED
Type
Backup Material
Backup Material
Duan Peters Date
County Judge
Vol. Pg. i Lq
https:Hbrazos.novusagenda.com/AgendaWeb/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=22043 11/24/2020
PLAT APPLICATION
Brazos County Road & Bridge Office
2617 SH 21 West
Bryan, TX 77803
Telephone: (979) 822-2127
Fax: (979 775-0456
Email: Platsabrazoscountvtx.gov
SUBJECT PROPERTY INFORMATION
APPLICATION DATE *:September 11, 2020 RESUBMITTAL: ❑ YES ® NO
PROJECT/ SUBDIVISION NAME: Green Branch Ridge Subdivision Phase 6 & 7A
PROJECT ADDRESS OR LOCATION: Steep HOIIOW Road, Bryan, TX 77808
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Green Branch Ridge Phase 6, Block 2, Lot 2; Green Branch Ridge Phase 7A, Block 2, Lots 3-5
IF RESUBMITTAL, PROJECT FORMERLY KNOWN AS;
NUMBER OF LOTS: 4
TOTAL ACREAGE 12.65 acres
JURISDICTION: ❑ CITY LIMITS ® Cityof Bryan ETJ ❑ OUTSIDE ALL CITY LIMITS AND ETJs
Notification of Application completeness will be given within 10 days of Application date. All incomplete Applications will be rejected.
This Application shall expire five (5) years from the Application date of the project.
® RESIDENTIAL
❑ OTHER (Please explain):
❑ MANUFACTURED HOME I ❑ COMMERCIAL
IS ANY OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN A FLOODPLAIN OR FLOOD HAZARD AREA? ® YES ❑ NO
Acknowledgment: The flood hazard boundary maps and other flood data used by Brazos County in evaluating flood hazards to proposed
Developments are considered reasonable and accurate for regulatory purposes and are based on the best available scientific and. engineering data
On rare occasions greater floods can and will occur and flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes. Issuance of a Floodplain
Permit in accordance with the Brazos County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance does not imply that Development outside the areas of special
flood hazard will be free from flooding or flood damage. Issuance of a permit shall not create liability on the part of Brazos County or any officer or
employee of Brazos County In the event flooding or flood damage does occur.
D• •
WILL ANY CONSTRUCTION OCCUR IN TxDOT RIGHT-OF-WAYS? ❑ YES ® NO
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FIRM NAME: Greenbranch Partners LTD
CONTACT;
CONTACT: ,Jim Beard
CITY:
ADDRESS: 9471 Steephollow Road
ZIP;
CITY. Bryan
STATE:
TX
zIP:77808
PHONE: 979-774-1535
FAX 979-846-8252
FAX: 979-774-1662
EMAIL: dmbeard@aol.com
.PROPERTYOWNER`.INFORMATIO�1
FIRM NAME: same as applicant
CONTACT;
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP;
PHONE:
FAY:
EMAIL:
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FIRM NAME: Civil Engineering Consultants (CEC)
CONTACT: Roger Durden
ADDRESS: 1555 Greens Prairie Rd. W.
CITY: College Station
STATE: TX
zIP: 77845
PHONE: 979-846-6212
FAx: 979-846-8252
EMAIL: rdurden@cectexas.com
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FIRM NAME: Civil Engineering Consultants (CEC)
CONTACT: Stewart Kling
ADDRESS: 1555 Greens Prairie Rd. W.
CITY: College Station
STATE: TX
ZIP: 77845
PHONE: 979-846-6212
FAX 979-846-8252
EMAIL: skiing@cectexas.com
EMAIL:
OTHER INFORMATION - ,, { '- r”
FIRM NAME:
CONTACT:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP:
PHONE:
FAX:
EMAIL:
�t �.��� � �•� P.ROPE TY�OWNER1CONSENTf/AGENThAUTHORIZATION:r s� �'
By my signature, I hereby affirm that I am the property Owner of record, or if the Applicant is an organization or business entity, that authorization
has been granted to represent the Owner, organ tion or business in this Application. I certify that the preceding information is complete and
accurate, and it is undo tha agree to velopment/Subdivision of this property.
SIGNATURE:
PRINTED NAME:
DATE:
SIGNATUR
PRINTED NAME:
DATE:
By signi4 this form, the Owner of the property authorizes Brazos County to begin proceedings In accordance with the process for this type of
Application Indicated on page one of this Application. The Owner further acknowledges that submission of an Application does not in any way obligate
the County to approve the Application and that although County staff may make certain recommendations regarding this Application, the
Commissioner's Court may not follow that recommendation and may make a final decision that does not conform to the staffs recommendation.
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED: / / I DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED I REJECTED:
I SIGNATURE: I SIGNATURE: I
Receipt of this Application by Brazos County does not provide confirmation or acceptance of a complete Application, nor does it waive I
requirements for any additional Information not contained as part of this Application which may also be needed as a part of the revlew process.
Application Check List:
Copies of finished plat with corrections (if any):
❑ Three (3) hard copies to Brazos County
❑ One (1) .pdf copy to Brazos County
❑ One (1) .dwg copy to Brazos County
❑ One (1) hard copy to Brazos County Health District
❑ One (1) hard copy to Brazos County 911
❑ One (1) hard copy to local Water District or Company
Letters of approval (to be sent by the approving institution directly to Brazos County Engineering):
❑ Letter from Brazos County Health District - For On-site sewage evaluation.
❑ Letter from Brazos County 911 - For Road names.
❑ Letter from Water District or Company. - Stating water availability, etc.
If property is within an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of a City:
❑ Approval notification from appropriate City.
Applicant attests that they have signed this Application in the capacity designated, if any, and further attests
that they have read document and the statement contained herein and any attached are true and factual. All
Applicants are encouraged to review the County Regulations prior to any plat submittal. It is understood that
this Application is not finished or dated until all documents listed above are filed at the Brazos County
Engineering Office and all applicable blanks are filled in the Application above.
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 2020-2021 BUDGET YEAR
NO. 20/21 9.1- 9.2
On this the 1st day of December 2020 at a regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court, the
following members were present:
A. Duane Peters, County Judge, Presiding
B. Steve Aldrich, Commissioner, Precinct 1
C. Russ Ford, Commissioner, Precinct 2
D. Nancy Berry, Commissioner, Precinct 3
E. Irma Cauley, Commissioner, Precinct 4
F. Karen McQueen, County Clerk
The following proceedings were held:
THAT WHEREAS, on 1st day of December 2020 the Court heard and approved a budget
amendment(s) for the 2020-2021 budget year for Brazos County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, expenditure is necessary due to the necessity to meet unusual and unforeseen conditions
which could not be reasonably included in the original budget adopted 8 September 2020, the following
amendment(s) to the original budget are hereby authorized, as described on the attached page(s).
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 1 st day of December 2020.
THE COINLNIISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS.
By:
Duane 'eters, County Judge
Original: County Clerk's Office and
Attached to the original budget
BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGETAMENDMENTS
No. 20/21.9.1
of thnds to the appropriate deFarrtmeufs account for the Social Service Funding Agreement with tiu Brazos Valley Food Sank (up to $93,089.00) and Scotty's House Child
inter (up to 59,107) due to the impact of COVID-19.
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FUND DIV ACCT DRICR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease
30000 355500 6OC-00000 CR Office Supplies 102 196,00
30000 3555C0 71025000 DR Contract Service 102,196.00
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 20121 - 9.2
1211112020
FUND DEPARTMENT DIVISION
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION Increase Decrease
General Futxi Counly Clerk Administrntion
Discretionary Spending 3 GOOD
General Ftuid County Clerk Administration
De artmenW Support 3,304.00
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Reallocation of fiords to tttr approprime de artmenth account to place a
&ss barrier at the front counter betwcen customers and the employees.
Vol.