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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-19-0900AM-Regular• t f 9 z i E i I r s r t 't BRAZOS COUNTY BRYAN. TEXAS AGENDA 1„f 4.05 R1�c ,�i'( C:!4ni5�U�C GL n: C 6Y Oti UTy BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT THE COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1998 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 300 EAST 26TH STREET, SUITE 115, BRYAN, TEXAS. 1. invocation - Commissioner Cauley. 2. Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Cauley. 3. Citizens input and/or concerns. At this time, the Judge will open the floor to citizens wishing to address the Court on county- related issues not scheduled on the agenda. Please limit subject matter to five minutes. The Commissioners will receive the information, conduct research into the matter, and/or place the matter on a future agenda for discussion. (A record is made of the meeting; therefore, please give your name and address for the record.) Consider and take action on agenda items 4 - 22: 4. Budget Amendment 97/98 -29. 5. Personnel Action Forms. 6. Payment of Claims. 7. Approval of Proclamation regarding "Respect the Law Week." 8. Request by Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, for transfer of personnel funds. 9. Acceptance of offer for the purchase of Brazos County's Certificates of Obligation. 10. Change Order No. 18 for the construction of the Juvenile Justice Center. 11. Request by County Attorney to change assignment of a Mastercard card to another investigator. 12. Appointment of a Reserve (non -paid) Deputy Constable to the office of Constable, Precinct 6. 13. Blanket Purchase Orders: a. $2,000 to Scarmardo Produce for food purchases for Juvenile Justice Center b. $7,500 to Sysco Foods for detention supplies for Juvenile Justice Center 14. Award of Bid No. 98 -046, Temporary Employment Services (with insurance modification). 1 ,r c .a Commissioners Court Meeting Agenda May 19, 1998 Page Two 15. Requisitions from Capital Projects: a. Discount Trophy for contributor plaques for Demonstration Garden for Agricultural Extension. b. Replacement computer for County Judge's office. 16. Supplemental requisition for Bid No. 98 -005, Culverts - Various Types - Annual Contract. 17. Approval to advertise for Bid No. 98 -052, Purchase of Uniforms for Sheriffs Office. 18. Exemption from Competitive Bidding for Professional Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services from Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, Inc. 19. Approval of Contract for Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services from Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, Inc. 20. Request permission by Road & Bridge to enter Tony Jones' property located off Hicks Lane for the purpose of disposing of dead bull for the health, safety and welfare of the general public. Site is located in Precinct 3. 21. Request permission by Road & Bridge to enter Brian Parker's property located off Nunn Jones Road for the purpose of disposing of dead horse for the health, safety and welfare of the general public. Site is located in Precinct 3. 22. Request permission by Road & Bridge to enter T. Parten Wakefield's property located off Harris Lane for the purpose of cutting a ditch to drain water from driveway. Site is located in Precinct 2. 23. Call for citizen input. 24. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics. 25. Adjourn. The Courthouse is wheelchair accessible., Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements, call (409) 361 -4102. m..k=4 ? via 1 f �.RVS,.i �.1Cw_.. �. �.. 7�... c�....- �- �b• CC.. t�. t. I) �...[ a..-}• y.-:. L:.. �-. �.�.J..�i...�t- .r- .�.tL..i. -_Ur .V�.�.. _. .. i._._.. ...�t• .. ... �.� .t _.._.- .. . ..... -. � .—. • 01 lei 1 I i I COMMISSIONERS' COURT REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 1998 J F A regular 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 Tuesday, May 19, 1998, with the following members of the Court present: Alvin W. Jones, County Judge, Presiding; Tony Jones, Commissioner of Precinct 1; Wm. S. Thornton, Commissioner of Precinct 2; Randy Sims, Commissioner of Precinct 3; Carey Cauley, Jr., Commissioner of Precinct 4; Mary Ann Ward, County Clerk. Attached is a list of the citizens and officials in attendance. Commissioner Cauley gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. There was no citizen input and /or concerns. The County Judge read aloud a Proclamation designating the week of May 24 through 30, 1998 as Respect for Law Week". Society depends 'to a great degree on the willingness of the people to abide by and respect the laws of the community and to support the brave individuals who strive to enforce and defend. The Court asks all citizens of Brazos County to join the Optimist Clubs in carrying the message. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims the Court moved to proclaim the week of May 24 through 30, 1998 as t "Respect for Law Week" throughout Brazos County. The County Judge then presented the signed Proclamation to Sheriff Chris Kirk. The Court next considered Budget Amendment #97/98 -29.1 through 29.7, which would set up two budgets in the Capital Projects Fund; transfer funds from Juvenile Services to State Aid Grant, and reallocate funds for Capital Improvements, Personnel, County Court at Law I, and-Community Supervision. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner �I . ', A Commissioners Court meeting May 19, 1998 - 1 Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the budget amendment as submitted, a copy of which is attached hereto. The Court proceeded to consider the change of status of the following employees. NAME DEPARTMENT REASON Mills, Steven County Attorney Trans to DA Rosas, Christopher County Court at Law I Resignation Malone, W. R. Jr. County Court at Law I New Employee Naylor, Jason District Attorney Resignation Todd, Brandee District Attorney Comp Training Espinoza, Maria District Attorney New Employee Palomares, Teresa JP Precinct 4 New Employee Williams, Sharon Juvenile Serv. New Emp Temp Turney, Cheryl Purchasing Resignation Smith, Earl Road & Bridge No Show Cyrs, Malcom Road & Bridge Termination Akin, Chris Road & Bridge Resignation Orta, Salvador Road & Bridge Resignation Pierce, William Road & Bridge Termination Walker, Donna Tax Office Trans w /in dept Adams, Shelah Tax Office Trans w /in dept Hearne, Johnette Tax Office Trans w /in dept on motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, 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: 98- 006078 through 98- 006355 On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as submitted. The next matter for consideration by the Court was a request submitted by Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 4 seeking approval for the transfer of personnel funds. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to delay consideration for one week. The next matter before the Court was the acceptance of an offer to purchase Brazos County's Certificates of Obligation. Brazos County received an unsolicited offer from NationsBank to purchase the County's Certificates of Obligation. Paul Martin, Bond Counsel, assured the County that the private placement of Certificates of Obligation is a legal transaction lei • • v Commissioners Court meeting May 19, 1998 { 9 t . V for the County and that NationsBank's offer is highly competitive. He went on to state that the action taken this day will be contingent on the successful expiration of Public Hearing time. Don Grimes stated that acceptance of the offer ' submitted by NationsBank, would fix the interest rate as of 3 this day and that it is a very good bid. He continued by i saying that by accepting the offer, the County would be saving $14,000.00 because NationsBank would not require a cost of rating nor an official statement. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to accept the offer contingent on the successful expiration of Public Hearing time. The Court next considered Change Order No. 18 for the Juvenile Justice Center Construction Contract. The Change Order would deduct $31,293.00 from the total contract amount. On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, the Court voted unanimously to approve Change Order r f No. 18 for the Juvenile Justice Center Construction Contract subject to the completion date being changed to November 17, 1997. A copy of the Change Order is attached hereto. a The next matter for consideration was a request from the County Attorney to change the assignment of a Master Card to another investigator. The card is in the name of Steven Mills and needs to be reissued in the name of Ron Stone. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the change. The Court next considered a request from Constable M Precinct 6, Phil Sikes, to appoint Charles Michael Duke as Reserve Deputy Constable. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously ' to approve the request from Constable Sikes to appoint Charles = Michael Duke as Reserve Deputy Constable, without pay, subject f to appointment being within the allotted number of deputies. { 9 t . V . �.......r..���� �T . +..� ... .. ...� -...ter - I' Commissioners Court meeting May 19, 1998 The Court proceeded to consider the following blanket Purchase Orders: Scarmardo Produce Juv. Justice Cent $2,000 Sysco Foods Juv. Justice Cent $7,500 On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Blanket Purchase Orders as submitted. The Court next considered awarding the following bid: Bid No. 98 -046, Temporary Employment Services (with Insurance modification) Cheryl Turney, Purchasing Agent, recommended acceptance as Primary, the bid submitted by Manpower on items 1,4,5,8,9,10; the bid submitted by Kelly on items 2,3,7; and the bid submitted by Initial Talent Tree on item 6. Acceptance as Secondary, the bid submitted by Manpower on items 2,3,6,7; the bid submitted by Kelly on items 1,4, 9; and the bid submitted by Initial Talent Tree on items 5,8,10. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and award the contract to as stated. A copy of the bid tabulation is attached hereto. The Court next considered approval of requisitions from Capital Expenditures for the following purchases: a) Discount Trophy for contributor plaques for Demonstration Garden for Agricultural Extension $113.40 b) Replacement Computer for County Judge $1,115.00 On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to approve the requisitions to be paid from Capital Expenditures. The Court next considered the following supplemental requisition for purchases *through sealed competitive bids for the Road and Bridge Department: Bid Amount 1) No. 98 -005 - Culverts $20,000.00 On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the above listed requisition for the Road and Bridge Department. '. k-55F11-114IIA �J 61 r i a l S ' i A J t Commissioners Court meeting May 19, 1998 The next matter for consideration was approval for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bid 98 -052 Uniforms for the Sheriff's Office. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for uniforms. The Court next considered an Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements of Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(4). This is for the purchase of Professional Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Inc.. Commissioner Sims asked what the group was going to study. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Exemption of Competitive Bidding Requirements and authorized the payment for all professional services from the designated firm for the 1997 -1998 fiscal year. The Court next considered approval of the Contract for Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services from Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, Inc.. Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, Inc. will perform calculations relating to the arbitrage rebate requirements contained in the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the bond issue. Cost to the County will be as follows: ARBITRAGE REBATE COMPLIANCE FEE SCHEDULE Base Fees Service Fee Engagement Fee (one initial per -issue fee only) $500 Report Fee (per report) $2,000 Report for Student Loan & Certain Single Family Housing Issues $3,500 Disbursement Fee (including communication, reproduction, postage, binding, and various materials $25 Additional Fees Variable Yield issue (one -time fee only) +500 Transferred Proceeds Analysis (as appropriate) +500 -1,000 Commingled Funds Analysis (as appropriate) +500 -1,000 Final or 5 Year Report +500 Computation Periods in Excess of 12 months +500* ( *per additional year or fraction thereof) Optional Services Evaluating various elections and applications To be negotiated separately Im Commissioners Court meeting May 19, 1998 On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to approve the contract for Arbitrage Rebate Compliances Services from Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, Inc.. A copy of the contract is attached hereto. The Court next considered authorizing work outside of county rights -of -way for the health, safety and welfare of the general public. The Road and Bridge Department requested permission to enter the private property of Tony Jones on Hicks Lane in Precinct 3 to dispose of a dead bull. Commissioner Sims moved to approve the request. Commissioner Cauley seconded the motion. Commissioners Sims, Cauley, Thornton and the County Judge voted "Aye ". Commissioner Jones abstained. The Court next considered authorizing work outside of county rights -of -way for the health, safety and welfare of the general public. The Road and Bridge Department requested permission to enter the private property of Brian Parker on Nunn Jones Road in Precinct 3 to dispose of a dead horse. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the work. The Court next considered authorizing work outside of county rights -of -way for the health, safety and welfare of the general public. The Road and Bridge Department requested permission to enter the private property of T. Parten Wakefield on Harris Lane in Precinct 2 to cut a ditch to allow water to drain from the driveway. On motion by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Jones, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the work. Under citizen input and /or concerns, the following comments were made: Demetrios Basdekas - commented that this was the first time since September that the disposal of dead livestock has appeared on the agenda. Commissioner Sims said that he feels the citizens are using private contractors. Mr. Basdekas once again stated that the service should be provided free. �lr.+�VJ1'��. �•' 1. �V OL..�q',r.dSrJ_,---- '~---! M . x i �ti • C7 • 2 ij i 5 a l Commissioners Court meeting May 19, 1998 r t Pastor Darrell Greer - voiced concern over the conditions at the Minimum Security Jail. He said that while visiting with inmates, one inmate had no linens on the cot, another had bites on his head and one inmate reported there were worms around the drinking fountain. Pastor Greer stated that he wanted to inspect the jail to see if these conditions do exist. Sheriff Kirk urged Pastor y Greer to make an appointment to discuss the F problem. The County Judge made the following comments: 1. He received a fax from Phil Gramm concerning burning. The TNRCC has given the County the opportunity to ban burning but he doesn't want to do that. He would rather raise citizen awareness about burning and being cautious during dry conditions. s 2. There will be a workshop session at 10:30 a.m. on this date. 3, He received a printout from the Auditor that shows Sales Tax receipts have exceeded projections. 4. He received a letter from the Director of Juvenile Services concerning medical service. 5. The budget worksheets have been distributed to the department heads. Sixty two percent (62 %) of the budget has been spent to date. Budget hearings begin July 6 and continue through July 24, 1998. F 6. He received a memo from Ruth McLeod indicating the need to appoint an- Administrator for the Sick Leave Pool. 7. He received a letter from Belinda Lynch in the collections department reporting a collection of $193,000.00. There being no further business to come before the Court, the meeting was adjourned. r t I Ill. The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting held May 19, 1998 have been examined and are approved in open Court this the AP day of pia". T , 19_2L, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. Alvi W. JonesV County Judge Wm. Thornton Commissioner, Precinct No. 2 Carey Cauley, Jr. Commissioner, Precinct No. 4 ,y 3 t 44a'-�- To Jone Commissi ne , Precinct No. 1 Comm $tsioner, Precinct No. 3 Mary Anh Ward County Clerk BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ON 1 Cl/ IT 9 A.M. ha Y ± VI�Vv/ /'V I Pi� Ird VU� v I WK MMM4, PARITER F.-AN ", -rm. R, OF'S ha Y ± VI�Vv/ /'V I Pi� Ird VU� v I on is AZPS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING ON 1Y) AT A.M. 6 1-3L-t VOL, 1-3L-t VOL, • f a r z i Y i r r BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 1997 -1998 BUDGET YEAR NO. 97/98 -29.1 through 29.7 On this the 19th day of May 1998 at a regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court, the following members were present: Alvin W. Jones, County Judge, Presiding Tony Jones, Commissioner, Precinct 1; Wm. S. Thornton, Commissioner, Precinct 2; Randy Sims, Commissioner, Precinct 3; Carey Cauley, Commissioner, Precinct 4; Mary Ann Ward, County Clerk. The following proceedings were held: THAT WHEREAS, on May 19, 1998 the Court heard and approved a budget amendment for the 1997 -1998 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 23, 1997 the following amendment(s) to the original are hereby authorized, as described on the attached page(s). ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of May 1998. THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. By: Alvin W. Jones, County Judge Original: County Clerk's Office and attached to the original budget Copies: County Auditor County Treasurer f Commissioners' Court Minutes Budget Amendment File e t M =. BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 97/98-;" 9 4117102 FD DIV ACCT PROJ DR /CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 42 6301 803500 630198 Dr Jail Expansion 100,000.00 42 490150 630198 Cr Tsf from Capital Improvement., 100,000.00 45 630005 915500 Dr Trsf to MSJ Expansion 100,000.00 45 630005 809500 Cr Exposition Center 100,000.00 Capital Improvements - MSJ Expansion Fund To setup the Capital Improvement Fund as approved by the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court April 28, 1998. This budget amendment will setup a loan from the Capital Improvement Fund to MSJ Expansion Fund so that the initial ground work can begin. Upon completion of the sale of the Certificates of Obli ation(Fund 42), the money will be moved back into the Cap' al Improvement Fund (Fund 45). mkw Approved By: �/ ,JI+ ,Date•._�=::t ; : �. i��"""'• :7 V u L--13 4 r i t I i BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 97/98 -,xe6 a29 2 5/12/98 FD DIV ACCT PROJ DR /CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 43 6302 803800 630298 Dr Improvements-Courthouse 750,000.00 43 6302 807500 630298 Architectual Fees-Capital 75,000.00 43 490150 630198 Cr Tsf from Capital Improvements 825,000.00 45 630005 911900 Dr Trsf to Crthse Improvement 825,000.00 45 630005 809500 Cr Exposition Center 825,000.00 Capital Improvements - Courthouse Improvement Fund To setup the Capital Improvement Fund as approved by the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court April 28, 1998. This budget amendment will setup a loan from the Capital Improvement Fund to Courthouse Improvement Fund so that the initial work can begin. Upon completion of the sale of the Certificates of Obli ti (Fund 43), the money may be moved back into the Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 45). Also, to setup the line item budget for the Architectual Fees which were approved by the Commissioners Court Ma 5, 1998. Pre ared B mkw iApproved By+ • " °L�f` } Date:.' •.�� '•:•L �• -� -: t � :_, ..... _�.� - •,_� . __r'::�,;� 1 ,3. i f ' ..rte v.1�. r.a'au- = iA... .....y........Wards�.- ..a..uw.. •' ,. - - - A' 11 BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 97/98 -29.3 5/19/98 FD D DIV I I ACCT I P PROJ I I DR /CR I I ACCOUNT NAME I Increase D Decrease 01 2 260010 1 1 654500 1 1 1 DR 1 10ffice Equip. Maint. 5 500.00 1 $ 01 1 260010 1 1 617400 1 1 1 CR I ITelephone 1 $ lCommunity Supervision - Support - To move funds within the division to allow for the increase in copier maintenance qt• r .�. .�.- ! ✓.-': r pry .•., t.tt. o^�fi � ,���__� " �'�' �'� repared 'By: kdc Approved I3y: .,� �►� Date:., ,:. ., .. _ 5/11/98' !Dote• . ,. ; . (j• R sue , - `� �5't't= -gip = -Y O;L`•ti,h �J • t t FD DIV ACCT PROJ DR /CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decr ease 01 01 3120 3120 516100 531000 312098 312098 DR DR Hourly-Staff FICA 8,775.00 5,762.00 s 3120 532000 312098 DR Retirement 6,940.00 01 3120 533000 BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS DR } i 11,520.00 BUDGET AMENDMENTS 3120 538000 312098 DR Worker's Comp No. 97/98 -29.4 h 310001 516100 5119/98 Hourly-Staff 5 8,775.00 01 310001 531000 CR FICA 5,762.00 01 310001 532000 CR Retirement 6,940.00 t t FD DIV ACCT PROJ DR /CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decr ease 01 01 3120 3120 516100 531000 312098 312098 DR DR Hourly-Staff FICA 8,775.00 5,762.00 01 3120 532000 312098 DR Retirement 6,940.00 01 3120 533000 312098 DR Health Ins 11,520.00 01 3120 538000 312098 DR Worker's Comp 145.00 01 310001 516100 CR Hourly-Staff 8,775.00 01 310001 531000 CR FICA 5,762.00 01 310001 532000 CR Retirement 6,940.00 01 310001 533000 CR Health Ins 11,520.00 01 310001 538000 CR Worker's Comp 145.00 State Aid Grant To move budget for 3 positions that were originally budgeted in Juvenile Services (310001) into the State Aid Grant (3120) budget. These positions receive most of their funding through the State Aid Grant (90% Salar ) Preps der der By:`' `• r°; stc Approved BY 'r'`` * ', ,, ;,,.;• 5/13/9 :Date: a BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 97/98 -29.5 5/19/98 FD DIV ACCT PROD DR /CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 01 230001 516400 Dr Hourly - Temporary 5,000.00 01 230001 516100 Cr Hourly - Staff S 5,000.00 County Court at Law #1 To transfer funds from Administative Secrctary position (8056 -1 to Temoorary position (8071 -2) y:', Approved By :`, . r- vi.: ✓::" Date:! ...�_.� :.. , 5/,13/98 Date: 4 , de z t ' r, r s ' F E BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS • No. 97/98 -29.6 5/19/98 v • f • FD DIV ACCT PROJ DR /CR ACCOUNT NANIE Increase Decrease 01 150001 610100 Dr Advertising-Legal Notices 2,500.00 01 150001 725900 Cr Professional Fees $ 2,500.00 Personnel Department To reallocate budget to increase the Advertising-Legal Notices line item due to an increase in oven positions beine advertised. Prepared By: mk rApproved By. • ��• . �vr 5/13/98 Date:. VOL � -,lm A. Ul - BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 97/98 -29.7 5/19/98 FD DIV ACCT PROD DR /CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 45 630005 802860 560098 Dr E ui ment -Other 2,000.00 45 630005 801000 560098 Cr Buildings $ 2,000.00 Capital Im rovements Fund Road and Bridge Projects To reclassify budget line items per request dated May 13, 1998. �Appi•o ed Date: 5/14/98 Date: ; t h L' J • 'F NadonsDank Commercial Bonlung Group P. 0 Box 2518 700 Louisiana Street, 7th Floor Ilouston. 7X 77252.2518 ' NationsBank May 18, 1998 Alvin W. Jones County Judge Brazos County 300 East 26th Street. Ste 114 Bryan. Texas 77807 Dear Honorable Judge Jong: We are pleased to advise you that NatioasIIank Texas. N.A. is prepared to make credit available to Brazos County (ihe ' County') subject to the taus and conditions outlined in the attached term sheet This commitment is subject to the execution and delivery to the Bank of legal dwaracats yet to be prepared, including, without limitation, an order aulhorving the financing and related documents thereto. All such documents must be satisfactory in form and substance to the Bank and its counsel. The making and funding of this commitment (in addition to any other conditions which may be required in the documents referred to in the preceding paragraph) is expressly subject to the terms and conditions ad forth in the attached Term and Conditions. Please evidence your acceptance of this commilmatt Icons by signing and returning to the Bank the enclosed copy of this letter on or before May 22, 1998, the date this commitment (if not accepted) will expire. i THIS LETTER REPRESENTS THE FINAL AGREEMENT AMONG THE PARTIES IIERETO WTTII RESPECT TO THE SUB=- MATTER IEEREOF AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS. OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF TIIE PARTIES. MIRE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS AMONG THE PARTIES. t Sincerely. / �7.!0s Charles W. Patterson Senior Vice President ACCEPTED JVT AGREED to this L!LI&Y of IV 1998. BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS By Name; Title: ptemtx•r F'I11G qyI '� ��p,]p,�t% f•= 1'rN�Y -tea wir'r.�"rM� TERMS AND CONDITIONS COUNTY: Brazos County, Texas BANK: Nationc%nk of Texas, N.A. PURPOSE: To finance the design, planning acquisition. construction, and equipping of the following public property: courthouse renovations, jail expansion, exposition center construction, rigbt-0f- -way acquisition, including State Mgbway 21 and Greens Prairie Road construction, and the payment of contractual obligations for professional services in connection with the above projects (including, but not limited to, financial advisory. legal, architectural, and engineering). AMOUNT: $10.000.000.00 TERM: IS years INTEREST RATE: Fixed interest rate equal to i) 4. 7608% if the certificates of obligation are unissurod, or ii) 4. 6336% if the certificates are Insured by a bond insurance company acceptable to Bank;, Assumes interest on the obligation is exempt from foderal income taxation and is designated as a qualified tax exempt obligation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the 'Code) REPAYMENT TERMS: See attached amortization schedule PREPAYMENT: Subject to a make whole provision through September 1. 2008 as shall be set forth in Loan Documents COMMITMENT FEE: None SECURITY: Pledge of an ad valorem tax levied upon all taxable property within the County, within the limits prescribed by law, and the pledge of revenue of the Brazos Center. LOAN DOCUMENTS: The loan financing shall be evidenced by certificates of obligation or other form of obligations legally available to the County and will be governed by a definitive resolution to be adopted by the County and containing the terms set forth in this commitment and such other terms. conditions, warranties and covenants as are usual and customary in similar transactions. Such loan documents include, but are not limited to, an Order authorizing the financing, a General Certificate. a Signature and No-Utigation Certificate, a Closing Certificate, an Opinion of Counsel to the County (including the validity of the obligations and the exclusion from gross income of the interest thereon undo the Code), an Opinion of Counsel to the Bank an Opinion of the Attorney General of the State of Texas approving the financing, as IRS Form 8038 -G, a Cross - Receipt, a No Arbitrage Certificate (if the proceeds of the loan financing are not expocted to be expended simultaneously with the closing), and such other documents as the Batik or its coun:eI may deem appropriate or necessary under the Code or the law of the State of Texas (collectively the 'Loan Documents'). 1 . . , { S l , • 01 t t E i CONDITIONS TO y FIRST ADVANCE: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: Prior to making a loan under the Loan Documents, the following eonditiona precedent shall have been satisfied: _ Bank shall have received, duly executed. all Loan Documents and all other documents deemed necessary or advisable in connection therewith, all of which shall be in form and substance satisfactory to Bank and its counsel. So long as the County is indebted to the Bank, the County shall submit to the Bank: (a) County's current audited financial statements within 180 days of each fiscal year end including (i) a balance sheet, (ii) statement of revenues, expenses and changes in fund balances, (iii) statement of cash flows. (iv) operating fund budget analysis, and (v) appropriate notes, schedules and , attachments to the financial statements; and such other financial information relating to the ability of the County to continue performing hereunder (as submitted or approved) and permit Bank or its agents and representatives to inspect County's books and records and make extracts therefrom The County represents and warrants to Bank that all financial statements which have been delivered to Bank fairly and accurately reJlect County's financial condition and there has been no material adverse change in County's financial condition as reflected in the statements since the date thereof. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES: County represents and warrants to the Bank that the loan documentation will contain those standard representations and warranties customarily found in credit agreements of this nature, and others appropriate to this transaction, i including but not limited to the following: The County is duly organized and validly existing political subdivision of the State of Texas. All n solutions and actions of the County and the County Commissioners Court relating to the Loan Documents comply in all respects with the Constitution and laws of the State and any applicable federal laws, and none of the necessary actions taken in connection with the adoption of the resolution approving the loan and the execution and delivery thereof have been repealed, rescinded or revoked. The County has or will duly approve and ratify (i) the execution and/or delivery of this commitment and the IA= Documents, and (ii) the taking of any and all such actions as may be required on the part of the County to carry out, give effect to and consummate the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents. The County is a duly organized and validly existing body corporate and politic and a political subdivision or agency thereof within the meaning of Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the related regulations and rulings thereunder (the 'Code); County will exercise its best efforts to preserve and keep in full force and effect its existences as a body corporate and politic, -2- FINANCIAL COVENANTS: OTHER COVENANTS: CLOSING COSTS AND EXPENSES: MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE: SURVIVAL: NON - ASSIGNABLE: The County L authorized under the laws of the State of Texas to enter into the Loan Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and.to perform all of its obligations hereunder. It is the intention of the parties hereto that the Interest received by the Bank under the Loan Documents be and remain excludable from gross income for purposes of federal income taxation under the Code. Accordingly, the Loan Documents will contain the necessary representation; covenants and warranties of the County relating to sections 103 and 141 through 150 of the Code. All information that has been furnished to the Bank prior to this commitment being issued is true and accurate and the County has not failed to disclose any :reformation of a material nature regarding its financial condition. This commitment . when accepted, and all documents and instruments to be executed and delivered to the Bank in connection with this commitment and the funding thereof; shall be duly authorized. valid. enforceable and binding on the parties thereto. and shall not conflict with or constitute a breach of any other agreements or documents of the County. The representations herein shall be doomed to be made on and as of the closing date of the Loan Documents. The Loan Documents will contain financial covenants acceptable in form Land content to the Bank in its sole and independent discretion. The Loan Documents will contain these standard affirmative and negative covenants and events of default customarily found in credit agreements of this natum . and others appropriate or deemed necessary by the Bank, in its sole and independent discretion, to this transaction. Expenses: The County shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by the Bank in connection with the Bank's review. due diligence and dosing of the Loan Documents. including attorneys: fees (to include outside counsel fees incurred by the Bank in connection with the negotiation and preparation of this commitment. the Lain Documents plus reasonable expenses), whether or not the transaction contemplated hereby actually doses. This commitment may be terminated. in the sole discretion of the Bank. upon the occurrence of a material adverse change in the financial condition of the County. The terms and provisions of this commitment shall survive the dosing of the loan made hereunder, the delivery of all documents necessary to carry out the provision of this commitment, and the funding and making of loans and disbursements hereunder. This commitment and the right of the County to receive loans hereunder may not be assigned by the County. -3- 1 .f • D 5 a RELIANCE: This commitment constitutes an offer by the Bank to the County to make a loan on the terms and conditions set forth herein and should not be relied upon by any third party for any purpose. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER: No alteration. modification, amendment or waiver of any terms and conditions of this commitment or of any of the documents required by or delivered to the Bank under this commitment shall be effective or enforceable against the Bank unless set forth in a writing signed by the Bank. GOVERNING LAW: This oommitment and the Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. INTEGRATION: The terms set forth above represent the entire understanding between the , County and the Bank with respect to the subject matter of this commitment and this commitment supersedes any prior and contemporaneous agreements, commitments, discussions and undcrstandings, oral or written, with respect to the subject matter of this commitment EXPIRATION: This commitment is to be closed within sixty days of the date hereof. Should this commitment not be accepted by the expiration date or such later date agreed to in writing, and not closed within ninety days of the acceptance date, then the Bank shall have no further obligation to extend credit hereunder. Any renewal, extension or maturity and/or expiration date, or increase in amount of this loan by the Bank shall be governed by the terms of this commitment unless otherwise agreed to by the Bank, in writing. ARBITRATION: ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM BETWEEN OR AMONG THE PARTIES HERETO INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS COMMITMENT, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM BASED ON OR ARISING FROM AN ALLEGED TORT, SHALL BE DETERMINED BY BINDING ARBITRA- TION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT (OR IF NOT APPLICABLE, THE APPLICABLE STATE LAW), THE RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ARBITRATION OF COMMERCIAL DISPUTES OR JUDICIAL ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES, INC. (J.A.M.S.) AND THE "SPECIAL RULES" SET FORTH BELOW. IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY, THE SPECIAL RULES SHALL CONTROL JUDGMENT UPON ANY ARBITRATION AWARD MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION. ANY PARTY TO THIS COMMITMENT MAY BRING AN ACTION, INCLUDING A SUMMARY OR EXPEDITED PROCEEDING, TO COMPEL ARBITRA- TION OF ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM TO WHICH THIS AGREEMENT APPLIES IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION OVER SUCH ACTION. (A) ,Special Rults. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN TILE CITY OF COUNTY'S DOMICILE AT THE TIME OF THIS AGREEMENTS EXECUTION AND ADMINISTERED BY J.A.KS. WHO WILL APPOINT AN ARBITRATOR; IF J— k?dLS. IS UNABLE OR LEGALLY PRECLUDED FROM ADMINISTERING THE -4- jt h; F ARBITRATION, THEN THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIA- TION WIM SERVE. 'ALL ARBITRATION HEARINGS WELL BE COMMENCED WnUM 90 DAYS OF THE DEMAND FOR ARBITRA- TION; FURTHER, THE ARBITRATOR SM4LL ONLY, UPON A SHOWING OF CAUSE, BE PERMITTED TO EXTEND THE COM- MENCEMENT OF SUCH HEARING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS NOTICE OF FINAL AGREEMENT: THIS WRITTEN TERMS AND CONDITIONS REPRESENTS THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES. The term and conditions set forth above are a=pted this day of . 1998. Nation' Banl4 Z XXAS, N.A. BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS Name: Name: Title: Title: tea. ,•r�� 9/9P { • �'Ii . r.--*.-.••. ���, �i�i.' �t .».�s�y,..ewsza�c.—'�...,srtP� ' 4,r ,lip � •t •` '� �f V 1 l 7 ' 11 ' 1 THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT IS THE BEST IMAGE POSSIBLE DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF THE ORIGINAL el s Y { t 1 1 Dd4 Amord wfim Plh- l odr.d Crwkabr.foWlp - J T"J iW.r R.r 4.760M •• T- 11M lxdiy Dd. 14181411 s Y { t 1 1 Dd4 Amord wfim Imme.d fiA6s4.. d OYip41... I- Ax I of I.r...rA.r 4.67.ux •• 7r. 1104 T�VtDV IJd-f8 Plh- l 1wlrl J T"J Ax.rl S.A. ?y- I1 A vd D M 8.. 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Acrd 1.4x..1 rob uO M d.4xu1..6 r 6.4. r h.al.6 Y..6.. cmrwud w 12..6. �4 f i J �4 f i • „�s THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT IS THE BEST IMAGE POSSIBLE DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF THE ORIGINAL CHANGE ORDER OWNER O ARCHITECT O CONTRACTOR O FIELD ❑ OTHER ❑ PROJECT: Brazos County Juvenile Justice Center CHANGE ORDER NUMBER: 18 (narne. address) Bryan. Texas DATE: April 23. 1998 CONTRACTOR: Chappell Hill Constriction ARCHITECTS PROJECT NO: 94010 (name, address) PO Box 602 Brenham, Texas 77834 -0602 CONTRACT DATE: March 27. 1996 CONTRACT FOR: General Construction The Contract K changed as follows: Allowance adjustments: • Testing Allowance ($ 1,1 12.00) • Millwork Allowance $ 16,249.00 • Hardware Allowance $ 13,92500 • Signage Allowance $ 2,231.00 Total Allowance Remaining to be Deducted $ 31,293.00 Not valid until signed by the Owner, Architect and Contractor. Theoriginal Contract Sum was .......................... ............................... $ 5.453.618.00 Net change by previously authonzed Change Orders .......... ............................... $ (62.697.12) The Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was ........... ............................... $ 5.390.920.88 The Contract Sum will be (rnc, eased) (decreased) (unchanged) by this Change Order in the amount of .... $ (31,293.00) The new Contract Sum including this Change Order will be .... .............................. $ 5.359,627.88 The Contract Time will be (mc,eased) (decreased) (unchanged) by zero was Novembe 17.,V199 -0- )days. The date of Substantial Completion as of the date of this Change Order therefore* 0 NOTE. This summary does not reflect changes n the Contract Sum. Contract Time or Guaranteed Maximum Price which have been authonzed by Caxtnxoon Change Directive Croslm and Associates, IrK. Chappell Hill Construction Brazos County Commissioners Court ARCHITECT CONTRACTOR OWNER 1 1 14 Lost Creek Blvd. Suite 430 PO Box 602 300 East 26th Street Address Address Address Austin, Texas 78746 Brenham, Texas 77834 -0602 Bryan, Texas 77803 otBY B BY-.d d (�Q date %PZ--f date ! �� /U date 0 - ?9=g�I n t c i I c 4 } r s. BID TABULATION 98 -046 TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ` RECOMMENDATION: Primary. Manpower. 1,4,5,8,9,10 _ Secondary: Manpower. 2,3,6,7 Kelly: 2,3,7 Kelly: 1,4,9 Initial Talent Tree: 6 Initial Talent Tree: 5,8,10 AWARD DATE: t • t t r g 3 r i s , l 73 EXPRESS HUMAN INITIAL TALENT KELLY OLSTEN PERSONNEL RES CONN TREE STAFFING SERVICES STAFFING MANPOWER 1 Receptionist $ 8.58 NIB $ 852 $ 8.17 $ 9.06 - ;•7.74 2. General Clerk 1 $ 8.58 NIB $ 8.52 -$ 817 - S 9.43 8.39 3. General Clerk II $ 930 N/B $ 8.94 $, r • ;" 8.51 • $ 9.79 8.71 4, Data Ent Clerk $ 9.30 N/B $ 852 $ 8.51 $ 9.43 - 8.39 . 5. Secretary $ 10.01 NIB $ 9.08 $ 9.19 $ 10.15 : • 9.03 j^ 6 Senior Secrets $ 10.73 N/B y$-, : ~'.'; •�! : ; �: 9.58 $ 988 $ 11.60 9.68 7. Accounting Clerk $ 9.30 NIB $ 9.25 $`.�•,''W8.51: $ 9.06 9.03 8.Equipment $ 9.98 NIB $ 950 $ 10.10 NIB 9. Utility Worker 1 $ 9.36 NIB $ 9.40 $ 9.25 NIB 8`34' `. 8.�34'i.n;• 10.UU1i Worker 11 $ 9.36 NIB $ 9.32 $ 9.40 $ 8.95 ` RECOMMENDATION: Primary. Manpower. 1,4,5,8,9,10 _ Secondary: Manpower. 2,3,6,7 Kelly: 2,3,7 Kelly: 1,4,9 Initial Talent Tree: 6 Initial Talent Tree: 5,8,10 AWARD DATE: t • t t r g 3 r i s , l 73 aMEN F� "MAN 'fir •1. MRRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE U.P May 7, 1998 Honorable Al Jones Brazos County Judge 300 East 26'" Street, Suite 114 Bryan, Texas 77803 Re: Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services Dear Honorable Jones: This letter is to confirm the engagement of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP ( "Orrick ") by the Brazos County, Texas (the "Obligor") for the purpose of performing calculations relating to the arbitrage rebate requirements contained in the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code "). The calculations are to be performed with respect to the bond issue(s) listed on Exhibit A hereto (the "Bonds ") applying applicable federal tax rules. Orrick will calculate the amount of rebate liability with respect to the Bonds once per year as of the end of each bond year (unless specifically directed in writing otherwise by the Obligor) and as of the final maturity or redemption of the Bonds (each such date on which a rebate calculation is performed is referred to herein as a "Rebate Calculation Date ") applying regulations of the United States Department of the Treasury ( "Treasury") in effect on such Rebate Calculation Date. In addition, if a "penalty in lieu of rebate" election under Code Section 148(f)(4XCxvii) has been made by the Obligor with respect to the Bonds, Orrick will calculate, every six months, the amount of such "penalty" as of the end of each six - month period beginning on the date of issue of the Bonds (each such date on which a penalty calculation is performed is referred to herein as a "Penalty Calculation Date "). (The term "Calculation Date" as used herein shall refer to a Rebate Calculation Date or a Penalty Calculation Date, as appropriate.) With respect to each Calculation Date, Orrick will prepare or cause to be prepared schedules reflecting the relevant calculations and the assumptions involved and will deliver a rebate or penalty liability report and opinion addressed to the Obligor as to the amount of the rebate or penalty liability as of such Calculation Date. The Obligor undertakes to provide or cause to be provided to Orrick all such relevant data, as specified by Orrick from time to time, and shall cooperate with all reasonable requests of Orrick in connection therewith. The Obligor also agrees to inform Orrick of any actual or planned early redemption of the Bonds at its earliest opportunity. Orrick is not being engaged hereunder, and Orrick is not hereby obligated, to undertake any of the following: (1) independently determine whether there were "prohibited payments" or "imputed receipts" within the meaning of the Treasury Regulations; (2) perform an audit or review of the investments acquired with gross proceeds or the payment of debt service on the Bonds; (3) perform calculations or other research as to the desirability of elections or selections that may be available under applicable federal tax law; (4) review the tax- exempt status of interest on the Bonds or any other aspect of the Bond program except for rebate and penalty liability to the extent set forth in this engagement letter, (S) consider any information obtained by Orrick pursuant to this engagement for any purpose other than 777 South Figueroa Street • Suite 3200 • Los Angeles. California 90011.3832 Telephone 213 629 2020 • Faesimite 213 612 2499 I S • a 9i Ne. York • Swrantrrtto • San Franduo • Slhcon Valley • S1nVgvrr • Tokyo • WashtnStm D C 1 s.+.rom l 'I 1Cr.e�Clvriusri a:. ' k • '•t REKI •i • i c e' Honorable Al Jones May 6, 1998 Page 2 QRRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP determining such rebate and penalty liability; and (6) update any report or opinion delivered hereunder because of events occurring, changes in regulations, or data or information received, subsequent to the date of delivery of such report or opinion. Should the Obligor desire Orrick to undertake any of the foregoing, such work will be the subject of a separate engagement and a separate fee, if any. In addition, Orrick will be entitled to rely entirely on information provided by the Obligor and the Trustee and/or their agents and assigns without independent verification. The fee with respect to the Bonds will be determined pursuant to Exhibit B hereto. Engagement Fees are due upon each engagement and Report Fees arc due upon delivery of each report and opinion by Orrick. This engagement is terminable by either party by written notice to the other, such termination to be effective immediately; provided that, if Orrick terminates this engagement prior to delivering any calculations or opinion, the engagement fee (if previously paid) shall be refunded. Orrick shall be entitled to assign its, rights and obligations under this engagement in whole or in part upon prior written notice to the Obligor, provided that no such notice is required so long as Orrick retains the obligation to deliver legal opinions hereunder. Orrick may have attorney - client relationships with other parties involved in some manner with the Bonds or the Obligor (for example, underwriters, trustees, rating agencies, insurers, credit providers, lenders, contractors, developers, advisors, investment advisors/providers/brokers, public entities and others) whether with respect to the Bonds or some unrelated matter(s). However, to the extent that a conflict-of- interest is created by this engagement, the Obligor hereby waives any such conflict. If this engagement letter is satisfactory, please have an authorized official execute one copy and return it to the undersigned. Very truly yours, ORRICK. HE ON & SUTCLIFFE w By: A. Jria ig U Vor4od Director, Financial Services Group Accepted: BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS By: Title: K� dw • �, G t� Date: 5--'11 — l 31� Co 7.5; t ' up 6r . 3 L` rt 344 i i f r ii f' � i • c• i1 r QRRICK, HERRINGTON & SUMLIFFE uv Exhibit A Descrintion 1. $8,500,000 Brazos County, Texas Certificates of Obligation Series 1996 I 1,1 ;. If• r �]O BRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP • Exhibit B ARBITRAGE REBATE COMPLIANCE FEE SCHEDULE BASE FEES Service Fee Engagement Fee (one initial per -issue fee only) $500 Report Fee (per report) $2,000 Report Fee for Student Loan & Certain Single $3,500 Family Housing Issues Disbursement Fee (including communication, reproduction, $25 postage, binding, and various materials) ADDITIONAL FEES Variable Yield Issue (one -time fee only) +500 Transferred Proceeds Analysis (as appropriate) +500-1,000 Commingled Funds Analysis (as appropriate) +500-1,000 Final or 5 Year Report +500 Computation Periods in Excess of 12 Months +500 • (• per additional year or fraction thereof) OPTIONAL SERVICES Evaluating various elections and applications To be negotiated separately 1,1 ;. If• VO � �, s,.- �• L' �....: ac��1 .i=.s.aZti.:i:.L'.�i�aCr.d:.. �'tiI.`� -., �i.l�:. .�.. S.S �v .t.�- .r^�'..��' •� ^11L- •'r i' i�+'ii' .c - • 1