Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-05-24-0900AM-Special• i k BRAZOS COUNTY BRYAN. TEXAS AGENDA FILED 93 MAY 20 AM I1= 11 ~7AZO$CO,UNNT~ t0 K Uec BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT WILL MEET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON MONDAY, MAY 24, 1993, AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS' COURTROOM OF THE BRA ZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 300 EAST 26TH STREET, SUITE 115, BRYAN, TEXAS. 1. Invocation. , 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Consider and take action on budget amendments. 4. Signing of a Proclamation designating May 23-29, 1993 as "Respect for Law Week" throughout Brazos County. 5. Consider and take action on Contract for Services from Brazos Beautiful. 6. Consider and take action on the approval of payment to Solar Foam Insulation, Inc. for re-roofing and repairs on Brazos County buildings. 7. Consider and take action on the approval of payment to Emmett Trant and Associates for architectural services re- garding re-roofing and repairs on Brazos County buildings. 8. Consider and take action on the award of the administration ; and engineering bids for the Cawthorn Utility Project. 9. Consider and take action on request from Wickson Creek Special Utility District to install three (3) road bores in county rights-of-ways of Grassbur Road and Rustic Oaks Drive + in Precinct 3. 10. Consider and take action on the acceptance of roads and drainage of Quarterhorse Ranch Subdivision in Precinct 1. a 11. Consider and take action on Vacating and Resubdivision Plat t -of Lake Millican Estates in Precinct 1. i 12. Consider and take action on Preliminary Plat (Vacating and Resubdivision Plat) of Plantation Wood in Precinct 1. I 13. Consider and take action on personnel change of status. 14. Consider and take action payment of claims. ' 15. Adjourn. 1 i i t COMMISSIONERS' COURT SPECIAL MEETING MAY 24, 1993 A special meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas was held in the Commissioners' Courtroom in the Courthouse in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 1993, with the following members of the Court present: R. J. Holmgreen, County Judge, Absents Gary Norton, Commissioner of Precinct 1; Walter Wilcox, Commissioner of Precinct 2, Presiding; Randy Sims, Commissioner of Precinct 3; Milton Turner, Commissioner of Precinct 4; Mary Ann Ward, County Clerk. The following citizens and officials were in attendance: Ruth McLeod Executive Assistant Carol Palmer Admin. Asst. to County Judge Bea Green Secretary to Commissioners Rhonda Seaton Auditor's Office Cheryl Turney Auditor's Office Terri White Treasurer's Office A. H. Winder County Engineer Bobby Riggs Sheriff James Marrow Constable Pct. 2 Jim Hiney Bryan/College Station Eagle Jennifer Gordy KBTX-TV Vincent Bosquez KBTX-TV Steve Kerbow C&K Consulting Paul Ask Optimist Club Commissioner Sims gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. The Court next considered Budget Amendment #92/93-16, which would reallocate funds budgeted for the Sheriff's Department and transfer funds from the Records Management and Preservation fund to Records Management and Preservation to pay for the purchase of an Optical Scanner. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Turner, the Court voted unanimously to approve the budget amendment as submitted, a copy of which is attached hereto. Commissioner Sims read aloud a Proclamation designating the week of May 23 through 29, 1993 as "Respect for Law Week". The Court joins with the local optimist Clubs to promote awareness in the community of the importance of law 61 Commissioners Court meeting May 24, 1993 enforcement officers and their role in the preserving social order in a democracy. On :notion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Turner the Court moved to proclaim the week of May 23 through 29, 1993 as "Respect for Law Week" throughout Brazos County. Commissioner Wilcox then presented the signed Proclamation to Mr Paul Ask, representing the local optimist Clubs. The next matter before the Court was approval of a Contractual Agreement between Brazos County and the Brazos Beautiful. For the amount of $11,000 paid annually by Brazos County, Brazos Beautiful will provide services in litter control and beautification. Term of the contract will be fiscal year 1992-1993. On motion by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to enter into contractual agreement with the Brazos Beautiful. A copy of the contractual agreement is attached hereto. On motion by Commissioner Wilcox, seconded by Commis- sioner Turner, the Court voted unanimously to pay Solar Foam Insulation, Inc. $179,791.20 for re-roofing and repairs to Brazos County buildings. Emmett Trant, Architect, certified the amount to be paid. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Norton, the Court voted unanimously to pay Emmett Trant and Associates $3,196.29 for architectural /engineering design services for the re-roofing and roof repairs to Brazos County buildings. The Court next considered award the administration and engineering bids for the Cawthorn Utility Project. Commis- sioner Norton, on behalf of the review committee, recommended awarding the engineering bid to Duff Engineering and recom- mended that the firm of C&K Consultants, Inc, handle the administration of the project. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Turner, the Court voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the review committee and award the engineering bid to Duff Engineering Ix II Commissioners Court meeting May 24, 1993 and award the administration bid to C&R Consultants, Inc. pending approval and a signed contract from the State. The Court next considered the request from Wickson Creek Special Utility District for three (3) bores in the right-of- way Grassbur Road and Rustic Oaks Drive in order to install water lines. All lines will be located in the 16 foot utility easement: The sites are located in Precinct 3. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Norton, the Court voted unanimously to approve the request of Wickson Creek Special Utility District and authorized the installation. A copy of the request is attached hereto. The next matter for consideration was the acceptance of roads and drainage of Quarterhorse Ranch Subdivision. Commissioner Norton informed the Court that a check in the amount of $26,000.00 had been submitted to the Treasurer's office for payment to complete the roads. Commissioner Sims asked who would be doing the work. Commissioner Norton answered that the County will do it as time allows. On motion by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner Turner, the Court voted unanimously to accept the roads and the drainage in the Quarterhorse Ranch Subdivision. The Court next considered approval of the vacating and re-subdivision plat of lots 26 and 43 Lake Millican Estates Subdivision. Commissioner Norton informed the Court that Mr. Harold walker, subdivider, had done everything requested with the septic system and had removed the trailers. On motion by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court unanimously approved the vacating and re-subdivision plat of the location of lots 26 and 43 Lake Millican Estates Subdi- vision. The Court next considered approval of the Preliminary Plat of Plantation Wood/Vacating and Replating. The site is located in Precinct 1. Holland Winder, County Engineer, stated that he had reviewed the plat and recommended there be a minimum of 80 feet of right-of-way. On motion by ;t E_ i 'r a L Commissioners Court meeting May 24, 1993 r Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner Turner, the Court unanimously approved the Preliminary Plat of Plantation Wood/Vacating and Replating. The Court proceeded to consider the change of status of the following employees. NAME DEPARTMENT REASON Gutierrez, Jessie Road & Bridge L/T Sal Inc Marshall, Wayne Road & Bridge Promotion Gordon, Russell Sheriff Office Resignation Ramirez, Peter Sheriff Office Resignation Preston, John Sheriff Office Resignation Glover, Annette Sheriff Office Resignation Brandon, Beth Sheriff Office New Employee Johnson, James Sheriff Office New Employee Jennings, Patrick Sheriff Office New Employee Holt, John Sheriff Office New Employee Davis, Kyle District Attorney Resignation on motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Norton, the Court voted unanimously to approve the changes as submitted. The Court next considered the following Claims as submitted by the County Treasurer for payment: 10 General Fund Claims-009796-thru-010233- 20 Road & Bridge Claims-010410-thru-010469- 22 Road & Bridge II---------- Claims-010234-thru-010241- 24 C.O. Debt Service Claims-010242-thru-010243- 32 Records Mgn. & Presv------ Claims-010244-thru-------- 54 Health Department Claims-010259-thru-010311- 60 Payroll Claims-010312-thru-010313- 61 Health & Life Ins--------- Claims-010314-thru-010317- 90 Brazos County Grants Claims-010318-thru-010390- 91 MPO----------------------- Claims-010391-thru-------- 97 Narc. Traf. Task Force Claims-010392-thru-010409- On motion by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commis- sioner Turner, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as submitted. There being no further business to come before the Court, the meeting was adjourned. `s • The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court Meeting held have been examined and approved in open Court this the day of 44 • , 19in Bryan, 41 Brazos County, Texas. R.J. H mgreen County Judge Walter Wilcox Commissioner, Precinct 2 A7 s,7 Gary Norton Commissioner, Precinct 1 Xr4 Randy Si Commiss oner, Precinct 3 Milton Turner Commissioner, Precinct 4 r t 1 1 s' • i i~ . . _ . _ . , _ _ . _ a ~ ~ _ ~.......~..a, b u-%~~..F~~ ..1~ .....a_ ~1►t.....l.r~alY.t.~f...r+,....... ,^w.-..-.,.. _ . Ag~ k~ & -1a 4, Mary AO(n Ward County Clerk a M i • L BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 1992-1993 BUDGET YEAR NO. 92/93-16 On this the 24th day of May 1993 at a special meeting of the commissioners' Court, the following members were present: R. J. Holmgreen, County Judge, Presiding Gary Norton, Commissioner, Precinct 1; Walter Wilcox, Commissioner, Precinct 2; Randy Sims, Commissioner, Precinct 3; Milton Turner, Commissioner, Precinct 4; Mary Ann Ward, County Clerk. The following proceedings were held: THAT WHEREAS, on May 24, 1993, the Court heard and approved a budget amendment for the 1992-1993 budget year for Brazos County, Texas. WHEREAS, an expenditure is necessary due to the necessity to meet unusual and unforeseen conditions which could not be reasonably included in the original budget adopted September 28, 1992, the following amendment(s) to the original are hereby authorized, as described on the attached 1 page(s). ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 24th day of May 1993 THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. BY= R-v unl mnrrnn County doge Q' eomau s s.7 o Nb2 6J=L CJ~C Original: County Clerk's Office and attached to the original budget Copies: County Auditor County Treasurer Commissioners' Court Minutes Budget Amendment File ."r 3 ~k. r ,r a% s~ f r. ~f a r Y 3f n'~`.}FT.tiMY.1N1~.QlrM.w~ " • ~ ~ ' • - _ r. Budget Amend. No. 92193-16: May 24, 1993 f i a i a 1 i I , DEPT ACCOUNT If ACCOUNT NAME INCREASE (DECREASE) REASON Sheriff 10-31-6213 Automotive (5,000) Reallocate 10-31-5213 Uniforms 5,000 funds • • INC. TO DEPT BUDGET $0 • • - FUND ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT NAME INCREASE (DECREASE) REASON Roc Manag 32-32-5118 Extra Help (6,250) Optical d Prow 32-32-5511 Printing & Filming (9,000) Scanner 32~32-6210 Office Furniture 6 Equip 33,050 . INC. TO DEPT BUDGET - $17,800 " Roc Manag R 32-00-4413 County Clerk (17,800) Transfer & Presv to RM&P "INC, TO FUND BUDGET .($17,800) .3 a , II . r I ' 1 i 1 j 0 k •I Y ~ CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FROM BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL, INC. THE STATE OF TEXAS : COUNTY OF BRAZOS This is an agreement by and between the County of Brazos (hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY") and BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL, INC., a non-profit association for the improvement of the aesthetic appearance of Brazos County (hereinafter referred to as "BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL"). WHEREAS, BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL has been created to provide assistance to the community in litter control and beautification; WHEREAS, BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL has expanded its efforts into solid waste management and recycling; NOW, THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of mutual promises recited herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL shall provide services in litter control and beautification and will develop programs directed toward solid waste management and recycling. BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL shall also assist in conducting a pilot program for the County Citizen Collection and Recycling Stations for the rural citizens of Brazos County. 2. BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL will be funded by the COUNTY in the amount of Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000.00), from the County 1992-93 Fiscal Year Funds. 3. BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL shall maintain fiscal records and supporting documentation in the form of canceled checks, payroll records, invoices, or other documents required for all expenditures '.+~~u.+I r--r}r~1t411r`~~.p~►7'Vq[1~V~.[('s".!~_.4'1..4`i1F{9+~vII~~F+'9Y0'!-~~IR. ~~w .w v~n~ •~..a...- r~...-, x..... _ ~ _ - _ f s e t ly of funds-made under this agreement. 4. BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL shall submit a financial statement to COUNTY annually. 5. All notices and documentation required to be sent to COUNTY shall be forwarded to R. J. HOLMGREEN County Judge Brazos County Courthouse 300 East 26th St., Ste. 114 Bryan, Texas 77803 x, t~ 1 s 6. It is understood and agreed that COUNTY'S participation in BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL is limited to the contribution of funds. COUNTY at no time shall be liable or responsible for the acts of BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL, it agents, or employees. 7. Either of the parties shall have the right to terminate this agreement in whole or in part at any time. Notice to terminate this agreement will be given in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of termination. The notice shall include the reasons for such termination, the effective date of the termination, and in the case of partial termination, the portion of the agreement to be terminated. SIGNED this O- day of 1993. BRAZOS BEAUTIFUL, INC. BRAZOSee ''COUNTY By : Administrator County u ge ) /I z r.Z.- . ~ 1 ATTEST : Chairman of the Board Count Clerk 3.5oont/18e:bbmA93:oon ~ G.!_ • -iJ~ s.0.. ..a._:._..4.. - _ , • AGREEMENT PART 1 ,y THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this .21 ff, day of _ 1993, by and between the County of Brazos, State of Texa (hereinafter called the "County") acting herein by Judge R.J. Holmgreen, Judge, hereunto duly authorized, and C and K Consulting (hereinafter called "Firm") acting herein by Steve Kerbow. WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the County desires to implement a Texas Community 1 Development Program to provide first time water service under the general direction of the County's 1992 Texas Community Development Program; and Whereas the County desires to engage the Firm to render those administrative services required to implement the activities as presently stated in the County's 1992 Texas Community Development Program contract to provide first time water service in Cawthon Community. NOW THEREFORE, the parties do mutually agree as follows: 1. Scope of Services Part II, Scope of Services, is hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. This Scope includes, but is not limited to, all general administrative services required by the current Texas Community Development Program Performance Statement included in the County - Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs program contract. 2. Time of Performance The services of the Firm shall commence on 7 1993. In any event, all of the services r Quired and performed hereunder shall be completed no later than ' r£ j-.- 30, 1 995 . .jjDri 3. Access to Information - It is agreed that all information, data, reports and records and maps as are existing, available and necessary for the carrying out of the work outlined above shall be furnished to the Firm by the County and its agencies. Page 1 of 3 i 4. Compensation and Method of Payment - The maximum amount of compensation to be paid to the Firm hereunder shall not exceed Twenty Thousand and no Dollars (4 20,000). Payment to the Firm shall be based on satisfactory completion of identified milestones in Part III - Payment Schedule of this Agreement. Reimbursement for expenses outside the Scope of Services shall be on an actual cost basis. 5. Indemnification - The Firm shall comply with the requirements of all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and shall exonerate, indemnify, and hold harmless the County and its agency members from and against them, and shall assume full responsibility for payments of Federal, State, and local taxes on contributions imposed or required under the Social Security, workmen's compensation and income tax laws. 6. Miscellaneous Provisions a. This Agreement shall be construed under and in accord with the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable in Brazos County, Texas. b. This Agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns where permitted by this Agreement. C. In any case one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. I Page 2 of 3 t f 11 r d. If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled. e. This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and a writing to be attached to and incorporated into this Agreement. 7. Terms and Conditions - This Agreement is subject to the provisions titled, "Part IV Terms and Conditions" and attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. 8. Performance Contingency - This Agreement is contingent upon the successful execution of a Contract for Community and Economic Development Programs between the County and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the purpose as stated in Part t of this Agreement. Should the Contract for Community and Economic Development Programs between the County and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs not be executed, and thus the grant not be awarded to the County, this Agreement shall be void and not enforceable. IN WITNESSETH HEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals. ,SLL78R /•L('OX COUNTY 440ff e0WAtjrSi3=,vArp- COUNTY OF BRAZOS '4~L ~flA STEVE KERB W C AND K CONSULTING Page 3 of 3 • • PART II PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SCOPE OF SERVICES The Firm shall provide the following scope of services: A. Proiect Management :-i 1. General advice with respect to the implementation of f, the project and regulatory matters. 2. Furnish necessary forms and procedures for implementation of the project. 3. Provide technical assistance to County personnel who will be directly involved in the program for routine tasks. 4. Assist the County in developing a recordkeeping system consistent with program guidelines, including the establishment and maintenance of program files. S. Serve as liaison for the County during any monitoring visits by staff representatives from either the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 8. Assist the County in meeting all special condition requirements. 7. Prepare and submit to TDHCA all required periodic progress and compliance reports. 8. Assist the County in meeting citizen participation, fair housing, personnel, and flood prevention requirements as may be required for participation in the Texas Community Development Program. 8. Financial Management 1. Assist the County in proving its ability to manage the grant funds to the state's audit division. 2. Assist the County in establishing and maintaining a separate bank account, journals and ledgers. 3. Assist the County in submitting the Depository/Authorized Signatory form to TDHCA. 4. Assist the County in preparation of requests for funds from TDHCA. 5. Assist County to establish procedures to handle the use of any TCDP program income. Page 1 of 4 G .or a.....t' ..o . _ .:.1....ww.~-.:c -./...1 ..~.,~ss..~...1A. .c _ _ ' I E 2. Coordinate environmental clearance procedures with other interested parties. 3. Document consideration of any public comments. 4. Prepare any required re-assessment of environmental assessment. 5. Prepare request for release of funds and certifications. D. Acquisition 1, Prepare required acquisition report(s). 2. Assist County in obtaining documentation of ownership for County-owned property and/or ROWs. 3. Maintain a separate file for each parcel of real property acquired. 4. Determine necessary method(s) for acquiring real property. 5. Prepare correspondence with property owners. 6. Assist County in negotiations with property owner(s). E. Labor Standards 1. Assist County in determining whether and/or what TDHCA contract activities will be carried out in whole or in part via force account labor. 2. Assist County in determining whether or not it will be necessary to hire temporary employees to specifically carry out TDHCA contract activities. 3. -Assist County in maintaining adequate documentation of personnel, equipment and materials expended/used and their costs. 4. Assist County to document compliance with all federal and state requirements related to equal employment opportunity. 5. Assist'County to document compliance with the minimum wage and overtime.pay requirements. Page 2 of 4 7 , r r r 1 c t' iq f 1 6. -Act as local labor standards officer. 7. Request wage rates from TDHCA. 8. Verify construction contractor eligibility. ,•.i 9. Submit notice of contract award, notice of start of construction and final wage compliance report. 10. Conduct pre-construction conference and prepare N' minutes. • i I . j 11. Review weekly payrolls and conduct compliance follow-ups. 12. Conduct employee interviews. 13. Maintain monthly employee utilization reports. F. Egual'Ooportunity 1. Assist the County in developing, implementing and documenting fair housing activities. 2. Maintain documentation of all project beneficiaries by ethnics and gender. i t G. Relocation (not anticipated) 1. Assist County in designing local relocation guidelines. 2. Assist County in identifying individuals to be relocated and prepare appropriate notices. 3. Interview relocatees and identify assistance needs. 4. Maintain a relocation record for each individual/ family. 5. Provide education/assistance to relocatees. 6. Inventory local available housing resources and maintain a referral list. H. Rehabilitation of Private Property (not included in project) 1. Prepare and submit to TDHCA for approval local rehabilitation guidelines. 2.` Assist County in establishing escrow account and obtaining TDHCA approval. 3. Develop necessary forms. Page.3 of ,4 i - d 4 4 • kt ~ Yom. ~ ,j 1 I _ t. . •i ...e1 •.w.t.. A.J w.LJi ~M ~At.ti l+Jrr.-rr.a.Sr.~..a1 .~.r - - f 4. Screen applicants. 5. Prepare work write-ups and cost estimates. 6. Issue Notice to Proceed to construction contractor(s). 7. Conduct inspections, process final contract documents, and maintain a record of beneficiaries. I. Audit/Close-out Procedures 1. Prepare the final Project Completion Report, including Minority Business Report, Monthly Employee Utilization Report, documentation of fair housing activities and Certificate of Completion. 2. Assist County in responding to any monitoring findings. 3. Assist County in resolving any third party claims. 4. Provide auditor with TCDP audit guidelines. t Page 4 of 4 ~f .2 i~ C r 11 • Part III Payment Schedule The County of Brazos shall pay the Firm an amount not to exceed i Twenty Thousand and no Dollars 20,000) for management and i. f i administrative services in connection with the Brazos County s 1992 Texas Community Development Program to provide first time water service to the Cawthon Community in Brazos County. Payable at the completion of the following program milestones: Program Initiation $ 4,500 Environmental Assessment 3,500 Section 3 Plan....... 1,000 Financial Management System...........- . 21500 Program Files 2,000 Labor Standards Compliance 1,500 Bid Process 2,000 Monthly Stipend (8 at $250/month)......... 2,000 Close-out 1,000 Total .....................................$20,000 • PART IV TERMS AND CONDITIONS PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT, ENGINEERING AND/OR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 1. Termination of Contract for Cause. If, through any cause, the Firm shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner ' his/her obligations under this Contract, or if the Firm shall. violate any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Contract, the County shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written notice to the Firm of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, 1 at least five days before the effective date of such termination. In such event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, and reports prepared by the Firm under this t Contract shall, at the option of the County, become its property and the Firm shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed hereunder. Notwithstanding any other term or provision contained herein to the contrary, in no event shall C AND K be liable or responsible for any damages, delays, losses, or claims caused, in whole or in part, by (a) the acts or omissions of persons or entities other than C AND K. or (b) an act or acts of God. 2. Termination for Convenience. Either party to this Agreement may terminate this Contract at any time by giving at least ten (10) days notice in writing to the other party. If the Contract is terminated by the County as provided herein, the Firm will be paid for the time provided and expenses incurred up to the termination date. If this Contract is terminated due to the fault of the Firm, Paragraph 1 hereof relative to termination shall apply. 3. Changes. The County may, from time to time, request changes in the scope of the services of the Firm to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of the Firm's compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the County and the Firm, shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Contract. 4. Personnel. a. The Firm represent that he/she has, or will secure at his own expense, all personnel required in performing the services under this Contract. Such personnel shall not be employees of or have any contractual relationship with the County. Page IV - 1 b. All of the services required hereunder will be performed by the Firm or under his/her supervision and all personnel ehgaged in the work shall be fulty qualified and shall be authorized or permitted under State and Local law to perform such services. C. None of the work or services covered by this Contract shall be subcontracted without the prior written approval of the County. Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specified by written contract or agreement and shall be subject to each provision of this Contract. r 4 5. Assignability. The Firm shall not assign any interest on this Contract, and shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation), without the prior written consent of the County thereto: Provided, however, that claims for money by the Firm from the County under this Contract may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financial institution without such approval. Written notice of any such assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly to the County. 6. Reports and Information. The Firm, at such times and in such forms as the County may require, shall furnish the County such periodic reports as it may request pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this Contract, the costs and obligations incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other matters covered by this Contract. 7. Records and Audits. The Firm shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to the Contract and such other records as may be deemed necessary by the County to assure proper accounting for all project funds, both Federal and non-Federal shares. These records will be made available for audit purposes to the County or any authorized representative, and will be retained for three years after the expiration of this Contract unless permission to destroy them is granted by the County. a. Findings Confidential. All of the reports, information, data, etc., prepared or assembled by the Firm under this contract are confidential and the Firm agrees that they shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior written approval of the County. 9. Copyright. No report, maps, or other documents produced in whole or in part under this Contract shall be subject of an application for copyright by or on behalf of the Firm. 10. Compliance with Local Laws. The Firm shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the State and Local governments, and the Firm shall save the County harmless with Page IV - 2 v y - ` • / r i • 11. Equal Employment Opportunity. During the performance of this Contract, the Firm agrees as follows: i k a. The Firm will not discriminate against any employee or j applicant for employment because of race, creed, sex, f color, or national origin. The Firm will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, sex, color, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the G following: Employment, upgrading of pay or other forms of i compensation; and selection for training, including E apprenticeship. The Firm agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the County setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause. b. The Firm will, in all solicitation or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Firm, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex, or national origin. c. The Firm will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for any work covered by this Contract so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor, provided that the foregoing provisions shall not apply to contracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials. d. The Firm will include the provisions a. through c. in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted. 12. Civil Rights Act of 1964. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. 13. Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. No person in the United States shall on the ground of race, color, national origin, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjects to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or part with funds made available under this title. 14. "Section 3" Compliance in the Provision of Training, Employment, and Business Opportunities. a. The work to be performed under this contract is on a Page IV 3 / respect to any damages arising from any tort done in performing any of the work embraced by this Contract. 0 project assisted under a program providing direct Federal financial assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u. Section 3 requires that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be given lower income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns which are located in, or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the area of the project. b. The parties to this contract will comply with the provisions of said Section 3 and the regulations issued pursuant thereto by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development set forth in 24 C.F.R. 235, and all applicable rules and orders of the Department issued thereunder prior to the execution of this Contract. The parties to this Contract certify and agree that they are under no contractual or other disability which would prevent them from complying with these requirements. C. The contractor will send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which he/she has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, it any, a notice advising the said labor organization or workers' representative of his/her commitments under this Section 3 clause and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment or training. d. The contractor will include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract for work in connection with the project and will, at the direction of the applicant for or recipient of Federal financial assistance, take appropriate action pursuant to the subcontract upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of regulations issued by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 24 C.F.R. Part 135. The contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where it has notice or knowledge that the latter has been found in violation of regulations under 24 C.F.R. Part 125 and will not let any subcontract unless the subcontractor has first provided it with a preliminary statement of ability to comply with the requirements of these regulations. e. Compliance with the provisions of Section 3, the regulations set forth in 24 C.F.R. Part 135, and all applicable rules and orders of the Department issued hereunder prior to the execution of the contract, shall be a condition of the federal financial assistance provided to the project, binding upon the applicant or recipient for such assistance, its successors and assigns. Failure to fulfill these requirements shall subject the applicant Page IV - 4 .2 t 0 • or recipient, its contractors and subcontractors, its successors and assigns to those sanctions specified by the grant or loan agreement or contract through which federal assistance is provided, and to such sanctions as are specified by 24 C.F.R. Part 135. 15. Section 503 Handicapped (if $2,500 or Over) Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers. a. The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental handicap in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. the contractor agrees to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and other wise treat qualified handicapped individuals without discrimination based upon their physical or mental handicap in all employment practices such as the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. b. The contractor agrees to comply with the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to the Act. c. In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the requirements of this clause, actions for non-compliance may be taken in accordance with the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to the Act. d. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices in a form to be prescribed by the Director, provided by or through the contracting officer. Such notices shall state the contractor's obligation under the law to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified handicapped employees and applicants for employment, and the rights of applicants and employees. e. The contractor will notify each labor union or representative or workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract understanding, that the contractor is bound by the terms of Section 503 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and is committed to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment physically and mentally handicapped individuals. f. The contractor will include the provisions of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order of $2,500 or more unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the 1 c Lty Page IV - 5 l t r H s i a I: r - a - 0, i Secretary issued pursuant to Section 503 of the Act, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs may direct to enforce such provisions, including action for non- compliance. 16. Interest of Members of a County. No member of the governing body of the County and no other officer, employee, or agent of the County who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract, and the Firm shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance. 17. Interest of Other Local Public Officials. No member of the governing body of the locality and no other public official of such locality, who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning an carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract; and the Firm shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance. 18. Interest of Firm and Employees. The Firm covenants that he/she presently has no interest and shall no acquire interest, direct or indirect, in the study area or any parcels therein or any other interest which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of his/her services hereunder. The Firm further covenants that in the performance of this Contract, no person having any such interest shall be employed. I r Page IV - a [.L ~ " R~ _ ~ ~ tit r~ ......._...~......3 ~.._.3...~ <.~,s....row=-- , v~LL'a.....tti~.4 ~_.x i 4 i 1 I L I ` 4. i ro NOTICE OF PROPOSED INSTALLATION IN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE BRYAN, TEXAS 77803 • Formal notice is hereby given that Wickson Creek Special Utility District (Applicant), proposes to place X 3 road bores across mithiax the right-of-way of Grassburr Rd. & Rustic Oaks Dr. (name of road) in Brazos County, Texas as follows: The location or description of the proposed installation is more fully shown by 3 copies of the drawings attached to this notice. I understand and agree that: 1. The County Engineer must be notified 72 hours prior to the beginning of construction in order that he or his designated inspector may inspect the actual installation. 2. That all damage to the roadways and rights-of-way will be repaired to their original condition to the satisfaction of the County Engineer. 3. That Brazos County reserves the right to require Applicant to relocate or lower any such line at no cost to Brazos County, should same become necessary due to widening or lowering, or other alteration of the roadway or right-of-way. 4. That Brazos County will in no way be responsible for any damage which might occur to any existing utility lines in the right-of-way. 5. That the line will be constructed and maintained on the County right- of-way in accordance with governing laws. 6. That the line or lines will be constructed no less than twenty-four inches (24") lower than the lowest part of the drainage or bar ditch and the drainage is to be considered at least two feet (2') below the center of the roadway. t' a 7. That all sites will be barricaded during the construction period. Construction of this line will begin on or after the 18th day of mu Firm: Wickson Creek Special Utility District R _ By: Kent Watson Title: General Manager Address: P.O. Box 4756 Bryan, Texas 77805 Phone: 409/589-3030 APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS' COURT • Date: %cj RO, qua, County RRSG OII~ IgcY.Yttt~.l,C~- 01e0 ~'nn C ly t Ir f' t r. r== THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT IS THE BEST IMAGE POSSIBLE DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF ORIGINAL N y +o" c w 9~~~1r ^ A" 409.60' ' ~9°ip i8i8 E - 3o. cc 00 ~I N 0 0 0 46 _ • r ~Q A N r \ y~ 76'Utility EosemeAt loo b FA 119 co 0 a fps ca Gum Al { is t ' ~ A w ~ 19 js GI 291. T8 ' 1,• \ 240,000 A w/\ o y . O • ~ O v I ~ .Vko 10.1 4L low ~A9 G ~ w a9 ~ t Z Ss6°~g~•Lr f i r o ` s S` E• O lbZ ~ oltk .r•~ ~ o s '~J ~ O•g9 Fs ~J! ~ ~ U 6 e1. e. a so . 1 s J ~ / CSR. 40. top 10 loool • • ti o r s ti 4E IC 4LP Q° VO PC 0 VIP 4~ w S fie. ~ • 41 IP/ =;b s~ • vn~ _ j* o - o lie ar. A CJ 144 lot A r Fs 00 r O, 0 0% 00 C3 4 14 4' C. p \ 11 I J J . ~ . - Va. ~ • . ...1'd / 'ma'y \ THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT IS THE BEST IMAGE POSSIBLE DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF ORIGINAL _ LE 01y' S EyC' K. . 30. 292 ACRES . ~ JR. I _ 383 60 Fx►»i n4 Fin ce Una '03 10 ~ _ 801.\ •__•r_. ; - - , arm f s, • G% / ~ 3 0 `rp 0. '10 4b x to V, t w o°' 6 Q ~ ~ fop v ' • ti ~y~ p y 2 ~ ~~~s Ctr,7 • . m~ -e4 Il i 4+1 01 do \\.3,- oo~ *1 `=f sf9 r/ , O 0 O p• Sires '9 0~ y. II % 0ox 0 goal* 00. op *So do A-TiE S VI v .71510 '1Z. -6 4400 r % 4# TFtEE MOP .ate i.~ ~b. y 9 tl x A ~r