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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-13-9:00AM-REGULARr~ BRAZOS COUNTY BRYAN, TEXAS NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA vo5 _c -q i. 3,9 TcAAZ-) C 1s PUTY BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON 13 DECEMBER 2005 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 300 E. 26TH STREET, SUITE 115, BRYAN, TEXAS. I. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance -Commissioner Peters 2. Call for citizen's input and/or concerns. Consider and take action on agenda items 3 - 25: 3. Budget Amendment 05/06-10.1 thru 05/06-10.3. 4. Personnel Change of Status. 5. Payment of Claims. 6. Change in the reimbursement of expenses paid to jurors, as requi4red by Senate Bill 1704, 79th Legislative Session (previously tabled). 7. Order No. 2005-012 Restricting Use of Fireworks in unincorporated areas of Brazos County, Texas. 8. Change the date of the 27 December 2005 regular session of Commissioners Court to Thursday 29 December 2005 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom. 9. Proposed agreement between Brazos County and West Telemarketing LP for Development and Tax Abatement in Reinvestment Zone Number Nine (9). 10. Appointment of Commissioner Peters to the Board of Directors for Reinvestment Zone Number Nineteen (19), in accordance with Section 311.003(g) of the Tax Code. Office of the County Judge . 300 East 200 St. . Suite 114 . Bryan, Texas 77803 . Fax: (979) 3614503 VOL .15 PAGE 14 Commissioners Court Agenda 13 December 2005 Page 2 11. Tax Refund Applications for the following: a. Michael & Juanita Garrison b. Treva Annette Carter 12. Commitment to issue a Financial Guaranty Insurance Policy for the Brazos County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2005. 13. Agreement between Brazos County and the Department of State Health Services for access to remote online vital statistics records. Term of agreement is from the date of execution of the agreement by both parties until 31 August 2006. 14. Agreement between Brazos County and Thompson West for Westlaw legal library services. 15. Lease Amendment with GreatAmerica Leasing Corporation for the copier in the District Clerk's office. 16. Renewal of the current fuel bid and annual fuel contract with Brenco Marketing, with no change in mark-up. 17. Blanket Maintenance Agreement with Ikon for copier maintenance. Contract period is 10101105 through 9/30/06. 18. Declaration of surplus property as "salvage" that was advertised for sale in accordance with Local Government Code §263.152 and received no bids, and authorization for either destruction or other disposal. 19. Reappointment of Judge Sims to the Board of Managers for the Brazos County Emergency Communications District. Term of appointment is 1 January 2006 through 31 December 2007. 20. Payment authorization from the Jail in the amount of $709.92 to Sysco Food Services. Amount of purchase exceeded the purchase order because the vendor sent double the amount ordered. 21. Final plat of Wickson Ridge subdivision, 27.460 acres, with right of way dedication of 0.540 acres (along Carrabba Road), Moses A. Foster League, A-16, Brazos County, Texas. Site is located in Precinct 2 22. Replat of Lot One of Willow Run, Phase One, Volume 2517, Page 179 (official records of Brazos County), 29.50 acres, John Payne survey, A-195, John Childress survey, A-92, Brazos County, Texas. Site is located in Precinct 1. 23. Request from Brushy Water Supply Corp. to construct a road bore in the right of way of River Road at its intersection with the south end of Dogwood Trail. Site is located in Precinct 1. VOL'15 PAGE 03 Commissioners Court Agenda 13 December 2005 Page 3 24. Request from Brushy Water Supply Corp. River Road at its intersection with the nc Precinct 1. to construct a road bore in the right of way of rth end of Dogwood Trail. Site is located in 25. Request from Brushy Water Supply Corp. to construct a road bore and 350 feet of 4 inch PVC water line in the right of way of River Road at its intersection with Lightsey Lane. Site is located in Precinct 1. 26. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics. 27. Call for citizen input and/or concerns. 28. Agency / Board / Committee reports by Court members. 29. Adjourn The Brazos County Courthouse is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made two business days before the meeting. To make arrangements, call (979) 361-4102. VOL -75 PAGE 141 COMMISSIONERS' COURT REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2005 A regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas was held in the Brazos County Commissioners Courtroom in the Courthouse in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 with the following members of the Court present: Randy Sims, County Judge, Presiding; Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner of Precinct 1; Duane Peters, Commissioner of Precinct 2; Kenny Mallard, Commissioner of Precinct 3; Carey Cauley, Jr., Commissioner of Precinct 4; Karen McQueen, County Clerk. The attached sheet contains the names of the citizens and officials that were in attendance. Commissioner Peters gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Under citizen input/and or concerns, the County Judge read aloud the procedures for addressing the Court. The following spoke: Karen Hall a) Asked the Court to consider a future agenda item to clearly define the meaning of eminent domain and its use in Brazos County. The Court next considered Budget Amendment #05/06-10.1 Vol 15 Page 145 Commissioners Court meeting December 13, 2005 2 through 10.3, which would reallocate funds for Agriculture Extension, increase the budget for Emergency Management, and transfer funds from Contingency to the Information Technology Department. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Peters, 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 employees as submitted on the attached Personnel Action Requests. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Peters, 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: 7014068 through 7014322 On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as submitted. The next matter before the Court was consideration of a change in the reimbursement of expenses paid to jurors, as required by Senate Bill 1074, 79th Legislative Session. The County Judge stated that the Justice of the Peace Court jurors should be paid $15.00 for the first day. Then on motion by Vol q5 Page 1 4 . Commissioners Court meeting December 13, 2005 the County Judge, seconded by Commissioners Peters and Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to remove this item from the agenda. The next matter before the Court was to consider adopting Order #05-012 Restricting the Use of Fireworks in the Unincorporated Areas of Brazos County, Texas. This is necessitated due to the drought conditions that exist in the county. On motion by the County Judge, seconded by Commissioner Wassermann, the Court voted unanimously to adopt the Order Restricting the Use of Fireworks in the Unincorporated Areas of Brazos County, Texas. A copy of the Order is attached hereto. The Court next considered changing the date of the December 27, 2005 Commissioners Court meeting to Thursday, December, 29, 2005. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Wassermann, the Court voted unanimously to change the date of this one meeting. The Court next considered a Tax Abatement Agreement between Brazos County and West Telemarketing LP. Bob Malaise, representing the Research Valley Partnership, informed the court that the re-investment zone has been reinstated and that the tax exemption shall exempt the value of the personal property only. This is a four (4) year abatement. West will Vol q5 Page 01 Commissioners Court meeting December 13, 2005 4 employ eight hundred (800) employees with a payroll of $15 million dollars. All employees and supervisors will be hired locally. Under the conditions of the abatement, the following rates shall be in effect for the following years: Year o of Abatement 2006 800 2007 600 2008 40% 2009 200 On motion by Commissioner Mallard, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to grant the tax abatement to West Telemarketing LP. The next matter before the Court was the appointment of a representative of the Court to serve on the Board of Directors for Reinvestment Zone Number Nineteen (19). The County Judge moved to appoint Commissioner Peters to be the County's representative on the Board of Directors for Reinvestment Zone Number Nineteen (19). Commissioner Wassermann seconded the motion. Commissioners Wassermann, Mallard, Cauley and the County Judge voted "Aye". Commissioner Peters abstained. The motion carried. The next matter for consideration was approval of tax refund applications from the following individuals and/or companies: a) Michael & Juanita Garrison, Over Payment $248.68 Vol Page 149 Commissioners Court meeting December 13, 2005 a b) Treva Annette Carter, Over Payment $606.69 On motion by the County Judge, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to approve the tax refund applications. The Court next considered executing a Commitment to Issue a Financial Guaranty Insurance Policy in relation to the $6,005,000 Brazos County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2005. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by the County Judge, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the County Judge to execute a Commitment to Issue a Financial Guaranty Insurance Policy in relation to the $6,005,000 Brazos County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2005. The Court next considered entering into agreement with the Department of State Health Services, Bureau of Vital Statistics to provide on-line computer services to search data bases, locate data, and issue Certifications of Vital Records. The cost to Brazos County will be $1.83 for each Certification of vital Recorded printed as a result of searches of the data base. The term of the agreement will begin upon its execution by both parties and will continue in force and effect until August 31, 2006. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to enter into agreement with the Department of State Health Services, Vol 15 Page 11q Commissioners Court meeting December 13, 2005 6 Bureau of Vital Statistics and authorized the County Judge to execute the Agreement on behalf of Brazos County. A copy of the Agreement is attached. The Court next considered the request from Eric Caldwell, Director of the Information Technology Department, for the Court to approve an Agreement between Brazos County and Westlaw for legal library services. Westlaw will provide hard copies of legal publications at a substantial savings as well as online access to their electronic legal library. Mr. Caldwell requested that this be removed from the agenda and that a Workshop be scheduled for users. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to table consideration. The next matter before the Court was consideration of a Lease Amendment with Great America Leasing Corporation, covering the copier in the District Clerk's office. An additional feature was requested for two-sided copying and this will increase the monthly charge by $8.09. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to approve the lease amendment. A copy is attached. The Court next considered renewal of the Fuel Bid with Brenco Marketing. This is at the same mark-up currently being Vol ?-5 Page 15d Commissioners Court meeting December 13, 2005 7 paid. On motion by Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to renew the fuel bid with Brenco Marketing. The next matter before the Court was a Blanket Maintenance Agreement with IKON for copier maintenance. The contract period is from October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006. The cost to the County is $968.00 per month base, 721,500 copies per year and overage to be billed at .0161 calculated and paid annually. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the agreement and authorized the County Judge to execute the document. The Court next considered the declaration of surplus property as salvage. This property was advertised for sale in accordance with Local Government Code §263.152 and received no bids. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to declare the property as salvage and authorized its destruction or other disposal. A list of the property is attached. The next matter before the Court was the reappointment of a representative from the Court to serve on the Board of Managers for the Brazos County Emergency Communications District. The term of the appointment is January 1, 2006 Vol 15 Page / 5 / Commissioners Court meeting December 13, 2005 8 through December 31, 2007. Commissioner Cauley moved to reappoint the County Judge, Commissioner Peters seconded the motion. Commissioners Wassermann, Peters, Mallard and Cauley voted "Aye". The County Judge abstained. The motion carried. The Court next considered a payment authorization written by the Jail in the amount of $709.92 and issued to Sysco Food Services. The vendor sent double the amount of the original order but the provisions had already been distributed to the inmates before the error was caught and therefore could not be returned. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the payment authorization. The Court next considered approval of the Final Plat of Wickson Ridge Subdivision, 27.460 Acres, with Right-of-Way Dedication of 0.540 Acres along Carrabba Road in Precinct 2. Richard Vance, County Engineer, stated that he had reviewed the plat and finding everything in order, recommended approval. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Wassermann, the Court voted unanimously to approve the final plat of Wickson Ridge Subdivision, 27.460 Acres, with Right-of-Way Dedication of 0.540 Acres along Carrabba Road as submitted. The Court next considered approval of the Re-Plat of Vol 15 Page Commissioners Court meeting December 13, 2005 9 Willow Run Phase One Subdivision in Precinct 1. Richard Vance, County Engineer, stated that he had reviewed the plat and all appeared to be in order. On motion by Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to approve the re-plat of the Willow Run Phase One Subdivision as submitted. The Court next considered the request from Brushy Water Supply Corporation to construct a road bore in the right-of- way of River Road at its intersection with the south end of Dogwood Trail. The site is located in Precinct 1. The County Engineer stated that all appeared to be in order and recommended approval. On motion by Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the request from Brushy Water Supply Corporation and authorized the installation. A copy of the request is attached hereto. The Court next considered the request from Brushy Water Supply Corporation to construct a road bore in the right-of- way of River Road at its intersection with the north end of Dogwood Trail. The site is located in Precinct 1. The County Engineer stated that all appeared to be in order and recommended approval. On motion by Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously Vol q!5 Page 153 Commissioners Court meeting December 13, 2005 10 to approve the request from Brushy Water Supply Corporation and authorized the installation. A copy of the request is attached hereto. The Court next considered the request from Brushy Water Supply Corporation to construct a road bore and 350 feet of 4 inch PVC water line in the right-of-way of River Road at its intersection with Lightsey Lane. The site is located in Precinct 1. The County Engineer stated that all appeared to be in order and recommended approval. On motion by Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to approve the request from Brushy Water Supply Corporation and authorized the installation. A copy of the request is attached hereto. The next matter before the Court was consideration of an addendum to the agenda. The Court considered an Interlocal Agreement with the City of College Station for Animal Control Services. Term of the agreement is from January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006. On motion by the County Judge, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the agreement. A copy is attached. There was no announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics. Under citizen input and/or concerns, the following spoke: Vol ~5 Page 15Y Commissioners Court meeting December 13, 2005 Sheriff Chris Kirk a) Informed the Court that he received the Auditor's report in which it stated that the County received $87,090.00 from the Alien Criminal Program. Under Agency/Board/Committee reports by Court members, the following spoke: County Judge a) Asked when the interviews for Emergency Management would be concluded. There being no further business to come before the Court, the meeting was adjourned. Vol `75 Page 1,56 The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting held December 13, 2005 have been examined and are approved in open Court this the 2I,{- day of 2006, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. k Duane Peters Commissioner, Precinct 2 ~-drey ~-a ley, Jr. Commiss' over, Precinc , 4 Attest: Naen McQueen County Clerk Lloyd Wassermann Commissioner, Precinct 1 Kenny Malla Commissioner, Precinc 3 Vol -7 5 Page 1 56 04 BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING 0 N2005 T 9'0 v 'I1 A~2E L L (J\ VOL-75PAGE )57 BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT P7 ~ ~ MEETING ON ka~,, LLzl /3 2005 AT <'00 * Name Organization/Department I~caz~ fSc VOL -75 PAGE PS 9' BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 2005-2006 BUDGET YEAR NO. 05/06-10.1 thru 05/06-10.3 On this the 1P day of December 2005 at a regularmeeting of the Commissioners' Court, the following members were present: Randy Sims, County Judge, Presiding Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner, Precinct 1 E. Duane Peters, Commissioner, Precinct 2 G. Kenny Mallard, Commissioner, Precinct 3 Carey Cauley, Jr., Commissioner, Precinct 4 Karen McQueen, County Clerk The following proceedings were held: THAT WHEREAS, on 13 December 2005 the Court heard and approved a budget amendment for the 2005-2006 budget year for Brazos County, Texas; and 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 20 September 2005, the following amendment(s) to the original budget are hereby authorized, as described on the attached page(s). ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 13'h day of December 2005. THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. Sims, County Judge Original: County Clerk's Office and attached to the original budget Copies: County Auditor County Treasurer Commissioners' Court Minutes VOL~5 PAGE 1 501 BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 05/06 -10.1 19/1d/9Mc FD DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR rACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 0100 37000100 60260000 CR Education Su lies 0100 37000100 60500000 DR Office E ui ment 295.0 295.00 0 V%t 75 PAGE 1&0 BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 05/06 - 10.2 12/14/2005 FD DIV ACCT PROJ DR/C ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 0100 48035200 35500005 CR FEMA - Hurricane Katrina 250,000.00 0100 3550010 61450000 35500005 DR Misc. Expenditures 250,000.00 Emergency Management - To increase the budget for revenues and expenditures for the anticipated costs for the housine voucher system. VOL 75 PAGE 10 BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 05/06 -10.3 VOL-75 PAGE /6° PERSONNEL CHANGE OF STATUS REQUESTS Uommissioner Court Date: December 13, 2005 Department Submitting Information: Human Resources Purpose of Submissions: Consider and Take Action on 1 Department Submitting Employee Request Action Requested Request(s) Applies To Human Resources Patterson, Zena Termination SO/Jail Martinez, Jerome Career Ladder Incr. McIlhaney, Andrea New Hire Juvenile Services Aguilar, Dana Robinson, Leonard Dorsey, Susana Career Ladder Incr. Career Ladder Incr. Resignation Approved in Commissioners' Court: Decembei County Judge's or Commissioner's Signature: (This Copy to be attached to minutes) VOL 16 PAGE Ili ~7 BRAZOS COUNTY BRYAN,TEXAS ORDER NO. 05-012 RESTRICTING USE OF FIREWORKS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS WHEREAS, the Texas Forest Service has determined that drought conditions exist in Brazos County; and WHEREAS, on the 13th day of December, 2005, the Commissioners Court of Brazos County has determined that the normal danger of fire in the unincorporated areas of Brazos County is greatly enhanced by the extremely dry conditions now existing; NOW, THEREFORE, the Commissioners Court of Brazos County adopts this Order prohibiting the sale or use of restricted fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Brazos County. A. No person may sell, detonate, ignite, or in any way use fireworks classified under 49 C.F.R. part. 173.100(R)(2) (10-1-86 edition), as "skyrockets with sticks" and "missiles with fins" in any portion of the unincorporated area of Brazos County. B. This Order does not prohibit: 1. common fireworks, small in size, classified as Class C explosives; 2. large firework devices designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or detonation and classified as Class B explosives by the U.S. Department of Transportation (TEX. OCC. Code, Chapter 2154). C. A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally violates a prohibition established by this Order. An offense under this Order is a Class C misdemeanor. APPROVED this the 13[11 day of December, 2005, by the Brazos ATTEST: Sims, County Judge G ~ v Karen McQueen, Coun y Clerk Office of the County Judge • 300 East 26'" St. • Suite 114 Bryan, Texas 77803 VOL73 PAGE Court. • Fax: (979) 361-4503 AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TAX ABATEMENT IN REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER NINE (9) COMMERCIAL TAX ABATEMENT, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZOS This Agreement entered into by and between BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, acting herein by and through its duly elected Commissioners Court, (hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY"), and WEST TELEMARKETING LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership (hereinafter referred to as "OWNER"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bryan, Texas, adopted an ordinance on November 22, 2005 establishing Reinvestment Zone Number Nine (9) for Commercial Tax Abatement, City of Bryan, Brazos County, Texas (hereinafter referred to as "Zone") as authorized by CHAPTER 312, TEXAS TAX CODE. Now, therefore, in order to provide for the proper development of property in the Zone and to aid in the conduct of the operation thereof to the best interest of BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas, in accordance with the above-referenced ordinances and statute, the parties do mutually agree as follows: 1. The real property on which the personal property and equipment ("Property") to be abated pursuant to this Agreement will be situated is a 10.00 acre tract of land out of the Richard Carter Survey, Abstract No. 8, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, more particularly described by metes and bounds in Exhibit "A". The Property and all improvements constructed thereon will be hereinafter referred to as "the Premises". 2. All of the following obligations of OWNER form the consideration for COUNTY entering into this Agreement: a. OWNER's commitment that it will create new jobs and increase its payroll at its business operations in Bryan, Texas to at least a $15,000,000 total annual payroll within its first 24 months of operations and shall maintain that total annual payroll for the term of the agreement. b. OWNER's commitment to invest at least $3,000,000 on the purchase of new furniture, fixtures and equipment for use at the company's location in Bryan, Texas on or before December 31, 2006. c. In addition to the payroll requirement, Owner's commitment to provide health insurance, including dental and vision coverage, a 401 (k) retirement program and tuition reimbursement for all employees working a 30 hour work week or more. 3. OWNER agrees to construct all improvements in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, requirements or regulations of BRAZOS COUNTY, Brazos County, the State of Texas, and the United States, and any subdivision, agency or authority thereof in effect at the time of development. V'OL75 PAGE 165 4. OWNER agrees that the site plan, exterior design drawings, specifications and materials (hereinafter referred to as "Plans") for each improvement will be submitted to COUNTY, and/or its designated representative, for approval, which Plans are incorporated herein for all purposes. An official set of Plans will be designated by the OWNER and kept on file with the COUNTY. 5. OWNER shall keep the Premises insured against loss or damage by fire or any other casualty at full replacement value by purchasing insurance or through a self-insurance program. OWNER shall furnish BRAZOS COUNTY's Risk Manager with either a certificate of insurance or satisfactory documentation of its self-insurance program. 6. OWNER shall submit written notice to COUNTY within ninety (90) days after the Premises are materially damaged by fire or any other casualty. The notice shall either set forth the dates OWNER will commence and complete the repair, remodeling or renovation of the damaged Premises or state that OWNER will not undertake such repair, remodeling or renovation. If OWNER notifies COUNTY that it will not undertake repair, remodeling or renovation of the damaged Premises, or if OWNER fails to complete the repair, remodeling or renovation by the completion date set forth in OWNER's notice to COUNTY, then COUNTY shall terminate this Agreement and COUNTY shall recapture from OWNER all property tax revenue COUNTY has lost as a result of this Agreement as required by §312.205(a)(4), Texas Property Tax Code. 7. OWNER agrees to provide COUNTY and its designees access to the Premises during regular business hours throughout the term of this Agreement for the purposes of inspection and examination of books, records, construction, workmanship, materials, and installations to determine that OWNER has complied with any requirement of this Agreement. 8. OWNER agrees to limit the use of the Premises consistent with the general purpose of encouraging development or redevelopment within Reinvestment Zone No. 9 while partial abatement of ad valorem taxes is in effect pursuant to this Agreement. 9. OWNER represents and warrants that no member of the Brazos County Commissioners Court has an interest in the Premises and that the same are not owned or leased by any member of the Brazos County Commissioners Court. 10. OWNER agrees that COUNTY assumes no liability or responsibility by approving plans or making inspections in the event there is a defect in the improvements constructed on the Premises. The relationship between COUNTY, OWNER, and any taxing unit shall not be deemed to be a partnership or joint venture for purposes of this Agreement. 11. OWNER shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend COUNTY, its employees, officials, and agents from and against any and all obligations, claims, suits, demands and liability or alleged liability, including costs of suit, attorney's fees, damages, judgments, or settlements and related expenses arising in any manner from OWNER's construction, use and operation of the Premises, provided, however, that OWNER shall not be required to indemnify and hold COUNTY harmless for injury or harm caused by COUNTY's negligence or willful misconduct. 12. OWNER agrees to pay all ad valorem taxes and assessments (except as abated pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise exempt) owed to COUNTY prior to such taxes and/or assessments becoming delinquent. OWNER shall have the right to contest in good faith the validity or application of any such tax or assessment and shall not be considered in default 2 u`O1-7-5 PAGE 16 hereunder so long as such contest is diligently pursued to completion. In the event that OWNER contests such tax or assessment, all uncontested taxes and assessments shall be promptly paid to City prior to delinquency. If OWNER undertakes any such contest, it shall notify COUNTY and keep COUNTY informed of the status of such contest. Should OWNER be unsuccessful in any such contest, OWNER shall promptly pay all taxes, penalties and interest resulting therefrom. 13. OWNER agrees that a default occurs if: (i) OWNER does not maintain the Premises in good condition, wear and tear excepted; (ii) OWNER fails to repair, remodel or renovate any material damage or destruction of the Premises as provided for in Section 6 above; (iii) OWNER fails to use the Premises for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement or allows the same to become vacant; (iv) OWNER does not pay all non-abated taxes in the manner required by Section 12 hereof; (v) OWNER fails to comply with all applicable statutes, administrative regulations, or ordinances of the United States, the State of Texas and/or BRAZOS COUNTY governing the operations or maintenance of the Premises or the conduct of OWNER's business in Bryan, Texas; (vi) OWNER fails to perform its obligations under Section 2a., 2b., or 2c. of this Agreement; or (vii) OWNER fails to comply with any other duty or obligation arising under this Agreement. COUNTY shall notify OWNER in writing of such default, and OWNER shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of such written notice, to cure any default, if the default can be cured. If OWNER fails to cure such default, or if OWNER's default can not be cured, COUNTY may, at COUNTY's sole option (except as to a default defined in (ii) above, which shall be governed by Section 6 of this Agreement) require OWNER to pay the current year's taxes in full or COUNTY may terminate this Agreement and recapture from OWNER a sum of money equal to all of the tax revenues COUNTY has lost due to the partial abatement of taxes on real property improvements from the inception of this Agreement. The remedies listed in this paragraph shall be in addition to any other remedies that COUNTY may have, both legal and equitable. 14. OWNER agrees to submit to the Research Valley Partnership, Inc. ("RVP") as agent for the COUNTY, no later than December 31, 2006 and on December 31' of each year thereafter during the term hereof, a certified report executed by a duly authorized officer of OWNER in the form to be promulgated and supplied by the RVP verifying compliance with the payroll and capital expenditure requirements of this Agreement. 15. This Agreement shall be for a term of four (4) years unless sooner terminated. The partial exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property improvements during each tax year covered by this Agreement shall be computed by taking a percentage of the increase in value of the Property and the Premises on January 1't of each tax year over the value on January I't of 2005, which is the year this Agreement was executed by OWNER and COUNTY. The agreed value of the Property was $0 on January 1, 2005, which was derived from existing records and the best estimate of value available from the Brazos County Appraisal District. The partial exemption percentages are as follows: Tax Year Percentage of Increased Value over January 1. 2005 Value to be Abated Year 1 (2006) 80% Year 2 (2007) 60% Year 3 (2008) 40% 3 VOL 1'hUL 167 Year 4 (2009) 20% 16. Miscellaneous. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws effective while this Agreement is in effect, such provision shall be automatically deleted from this Agreement and the legality, validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and in lieu of such deleted provision, there shall be added as part of this Agreement a provision that is legal, valid and enforceable and that is as similar as possible in terms and substance as possible to the deleted provision. a. Texas law to annly. This Agreement shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable by the parties in Brazos County, Texas. Venue for any litigation arising under this Agreement shall be in a court of appropriate jurisdiction in Brazos County, Texas. b. Sole Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the sole and only Agreement of the Parties hereto respecting the subject matter covered by this Agreement, and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements between the parties. C. Amendments. No amendment, modification or alteration of the terms hereof shall be binding unless the same shall be in writing and dated subsequent to the date hereof and duly executed by the parties hereto. Any proposed amendment, modification or alteration shall be provided to The City of Bryan and to the Bryan Independent School District for review and comment prior to adoption by the Brazos County Commissioners Court. d. Rights and Remedies Cumulative. The rights and remedies provided by this Agreement are cumulative and the use of any one right or remedy by either party shall not preclude or waive its right to use any and all other legal remedies. Said rights and remedies are provided in addition to any other rights the parties may have by law, statute, ordinance or otherwise. e. No Waiver. COUNTY's failure to take action to enforce this Agreement in the event of OWNER's default or breach of any covenant, condition, or stipulation herein on one occasion shall not be treated as a waiver and shall not prevent COUNTY from taking action to enforce this Agreement on subsequent occasions. f Assignment . OWNER shall not assign this Agreement without the written approval of the Brazos County Commissioners Court. A change in ownership of a majority of the stock of OWNER is an assignment for the purposes of this paragraph. If OWNER assigns this Agreement without written approval of the Brazos County Commissioners Court, this Agreement shall terminate immediately and the partial abatement of taxes on the real property provided for herein shall cease from the date such unauthorized assignment occurred. g. Notices. COUNTY and OWNER hereby designate the following individuals to receive any notices required to be submitted pursuant to the terms of this Agreement: 4 COUNTY Randy Sims, County Judge 300 E. 266' Street Bryan, Texas 77803 CITY OF BRYAN CITY MANAGER P.O. Box 1000 Bryan, Texas 77805-1000 OWNER WEST TELEMARKETING LP 11808 Miracle Hills Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68154 BRYAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Chris Peterson, President - Board of Trustees 101 N. Texas Avenue Bryan, Texas 77803 The parties hereto have executed this Agreement in duplicate originals, each of equal dignity. Each party has stated the execution date below the signature of its authorized representative. If the parties sign this Agreement on different dates, the later date shall be the effective date of this Agreement for all purposes. Randy S' , County Judge Execut on: WEST TELEMARKETING LP BY: Executed on: 5 VOL-) PAGE (Title) EXMIT A -LEGAL DESCRIPTION FIEMNO488 TRACE ONS WOO ACRETRAM Bft d dot emsob am or pmod of Id bias d bbs abs M Y Os RICHARD CARt81t ARZM. AbamW I bBop%Basaw Coale. 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Approval (VP or above): K, MulderlJ. Sonley Engineering Fees Architecture[ Fees Construction Mechanical Furniture Sealing Furniture Instelletionllabor Carpet Flooring Security wage UnknowNMisc. Facilities Sub-total: $ 8,000.00 Morrissey Facilities Budget $ NIA S 45.000.00 $195,000.0 Reference KO Email dated 10/08/05 WA $127.000.00 Training rooms, podiums. RATS. cog seats, offices $ 84,200.00 Training rooms, podiums, ARTS, call seats,. offices, staff S 17,300.00 S 4,000.00 S WA $ 80,000.00 CCTV. Badgirg 6 Access Systems S 5,000.0 Includes electrical 8 pairs $ 5.000.00 $ 5,000.00 Contingency $556,too oo Facilities Budget Currentty no chairs at site except for it* breakroom. HR apace will need waft removed and minor renovation to Notes- ammmodate AATS stations and waiting area. VWI send walling room chairs from Omaha Inventory. Current 2 training rooms and one being converted does not have carpet. To meet the training roan seat requirement, all new Technical Budget Network Engineering Server Administration Tech SeMms Telecom Tandem Technical Sub-total: Technical Budget Technical numbers have already been submitted and approved. Notes: Purchasing Budget Copier/Pnrder/Fax $ Purchasing Sub-total: $ - Purchasing Budget At this time, no additional equipment needed. Notes: GRAND TOTAL: $556,100.00 APPROVED BY: 'dactakner. This is orgy a preliminary budget and should not be used for submittal to Accounting for approval of a Project Actual costs are subject to change.' Exhibit A-2 r R-73 eAoE l 7~ Capital Strength. Triple-A Performance. VIA COURIER December 6, 2005 Judge Randy Sims Brazos County, Texas 300 East 26th Street, Suite 114 Bryan, Texas 7780 MBIA Insurance Corporation 113 King Street, Armonk, NY 10504 Tel 914-273-4545 www.mbia.com qr ^ RE: $6,005,000 Brazos County, Texas, Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2005 Dear Judge Randy Sims: Enclosed please find the following documents for the referenced issue: 1. Two Commitments, each of which should be executed and one original returned to our offices in the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope. The second Commitment should be retained for your files; 2. Disclosure language and a form of the Financial Guaranty Insurance Policy (the "Policy") for inclusion in the Official Statement; 3. A form of our Statement of Insurance for printing on the Obligations; and 4. A form of our "Payments Under the Policy/Other Required Provisions" for inclusion in your authorizing document. In the event the authorizing document is completed prior to choosing MBIA as the insurer, please have the Issuer and Paying Agent sign the attached "Schedule A". Please note that all of the conditions to the Commitment must be met prior to the Policy being released by MBIA. All materials and questions regarding the conditions should be directed to the attention of Cara Lapicola, whose direct dial telephone number is (914) 765-3404. In addition, under no circumstances should any changes be made to Items 2, 3 and 4, nor should any other versions of these materials be used on any financing unless you have direct confirmation from MBIA as to the acceptability of such changes. Confirmation regarding items 2 and 3 may come only from our Documentation and Closing Department or our Legal Department and may be written or verbal. Confirmation regarding item 4 should come from Cara Lapicola. Since the responsibility for this information remains with us, please send us drafts prior to the printing of any of these documents for our approval. VOCZPAGE l 7 3 MBIA December 6, 2005 Judge Randy Sims Brazos County, Texas Page Two The premium in the amount of $15,000 should be wired to our account number 910-2-721728 with JP Morgan Chase Bank on the day of closing. The Bank's number is ABA# 021000021. Please reference Policy No. 47335 in the wiring instructions. MBIA's claims paying ability is rated triple A by Fitch IBCA, Inc., Moody's Investors Service and the Standard and Poor's Rating Group. Inquiries related to ratings on transactions, fees and billing matters should be addressed to the appropriate rating agency. Thank you for the copy of the final debt service schedule for this issue. We would also appreciate receiving three copies of the final official statement and two executed CD-Rom copies of the closing transcripts within 60 days of the closing. Thank you for your cooperation concerning these matters. If you have any questions, please contact our offices. Sincerely, e DeGennaro Associate Documentation and Closing Dept. Direct Dial: (914) 765-3864 Fax: (914) 765-3161 joanne.degennaro@mbia.com va_'5 PAGE17'f- DISTRIBUTION LIST 2005-011131 Bond Counsel Winstead Sechrest & Minick 700 North St. Mary's Street Suite 1900 San Antonio TX 78205 Doris Alderman Phone: 210-277-6802 Fax: 210-277-6810 Clay Binford Phone: 210-277-6804 Fax: 210-277-6810 Paul Martin Phone: 210-277-6801 Fax: 210-277-6810 Financial Advisor Public Financial Management, Inc. 700 Lavaca Suite 1500 Austin TX 78701 Dennis P. Waley Phone: 512-472-7194 Fax: 512-472-0932 Bill Newman Phone: 512-472-7194 Fax: 512-472-0932 Issuer Brazos County 300 East 26th Street Suite 114 jq&,n ,Tk e~63 Judge Randy Sims Phone: 979-361-4102 Fax: 979-823-6993 Ruth McLeod Phone: 979-361-4103 Fax: 979-823-6993 Candy Gallego Phone: 979-361-4104 Fax: 979-823-6993 Pavin¢ Aaent US Bank Corporate Trust Services 14241 Dallas Parkway Suite 490 Kevin McIlwaine Phone: 972-458-4506 Fax: 972-386-8370 VOL 75 €A DISTRIBUTION LIST 2005-011131 Underwriter's Counsel Andrews & Kurth LLP 111 Congress Avenue Suite 1700 Austin TX 78701 Underwriter/Trader Coastal Securities 5555 San Felipe Suite 2200 Houston TX 77056 Jerry Kyle, Jr. Phone: 512-370-9271 Fax: 512-542-5211 Gina Sones Phone: 713-435-4499 Fax: 713-435-4423 VOLJPAGE 74~ /LABIA COMMITMENT TO ISSUE A FINANCIAL GUARANTY INSURANCE POLICY Application No.: 2005-011131-001 Sale Date: December 6, 2005 Program Type: Negotiated DP Re: $6,005,000 Brazos County, Texas, Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2005 (the "Obligations") This commitment to issue a financial guaranty insurance policy (the "Commitment") dated December 6, 2005, constitutes an agreement between BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS (the "Applicant") and MBIA Insurance Corporation (the "Insurer"), a stock insurance company incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. Based on an approved application dated November 28, 2005, the Insurer agrees, upon satisfaction of the conditions herein, to issue on the earlier of (i) 120 days of said approval date or (ii) on the date of delivery of and payment for the Obligations, a financial guaranty insurance policy (the "Policy") for the Obligations, insuring the payment of principal of and interest on the Obligations when due. The issuance of the Policy shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. Payment by the Applicant, or by the Trustee on behalf of the Applicant, on the date of delivery of and payment for the Obligations, of a nonrefundable premium in the amount of $15,000 [.20% (premium rate) of $7,511,850 (total debt service), premium rounded to the nearest hundred]. The premium set out in this paragraph shall be the total premium required to be paid on the Policy issued pursuant to this Commitment. 2. The Obligations shall have received the unqualified opinion of bond counsel with respect to the tax-exempt status of interest on the Obligations. 3. There shall have been no material adverse change in the Obligations or the Resolution, Bond Ordinance, Trust Indenture or other official document authorizing the issuance of the Obligations or in the final official statement or other similar document, including the financial statements included therein. 4. There shall have been no material adverse change in any information submitted to the Insurer as a part of the application or subsequently submitted to be a part of the application to the Insurer. 5. No event shall have occurred which would allow any underwriter or any other purchaser of the Obligations not to be required to purchase the Obligations at closing. 6. A Statement of Insurance satisfactory to the Insurer shall be printed on the Obligations. 7. Prior to the delivery of and payment for the Obligations, none of the information or documents submitted as a part of the application to the Insurer shall be determined to contain any untrue or misleading statement of a material fact or fail to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements contained therein not misleading. 8. No material adverse change affecting any security for the Obligations shall have occurred prior to the delivery of and payment for the Obligations. VOL75_PACE I V /LABIA 9. The Insurer's "Payments Under the Policy/Other Required Provisions" (see attached) shall be included in the authorizing document. 10. The Applicant agrees not to use the Insurer's name in any public document including, without limitation, a press release or presentation, announcement or forum without the Insurer's prior consent; provided however, such prohibition on the use of the Insurer's name shall not relate to the use of the Insurer's standard approved form of disclosure in public documents issued in connection with the current Obligations to be issued in accordance with the terms of the Commitment; and provided further such prohibition shall not apply to the use of the Insurer's name in order to comply with public notice, public meeting or public reporting requirements. 11. This Commitment may be signed in counterpart by the parties hereto. 12. Compliance with the Insurer's Standard Conditions for Refundings (see attached). Dated this 6th day of December, 2005. BRAZOS U TE By: Title: S VGL5PAGEnY 0181A STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR REFUNDINGS A. Receipt by the Insurer of the final debt service schedule on the issue within three business days from the sale date. B. Receipt, satisfactory review and subsequent oral approval by the Insurer at least ten days in advance of closing of draft copies of: 1. a verification by an independent CPA firm of the sufficiency of the escrow to timely retire the refunded bonds; 2. the escrow securities purchase contracts of SLG subscription forms or open market confirmations; and, 3. the escrow agreement Final and signed copies of all the above documents to be sent via overnight mail from closing. An independent CPA firm is defined as a licensed CPA firm acting at arms length of the transaction on behalf of the bondholders. It may not be the underwriter, bond counsel or financial adviser for the refunding issue. The firm must carry errors and omissions insurance. The Insurer reserves the right to review the provider of the verification on a deal by deal basis. C. Receipt by the Insurer at least five business days prior to closing of a draft opinion from Bond Counsel (or Special Tax Counsel) to the effect that the refunding bonds are being issued in compliance with state law and that the interest on the refunding bonds is tax-exempt. D. Receipt by the Insurer at least five business days prior to closing of a draft opinion from Bond Counsel stating that the refunded bonds have been legally defeased. (This condition is only applicable in those situations where the refunding issue is legally defeasing the refunded issue.) Final executed copies of items C and D to be sent via overnight mail. E. If the escrow agreement allows for the substitution of securities in the escrow account, then it should be provided in the escrow agreement that no such substitution may occur unless there has first been delivered to the escrow agent/trustee, (1) a CPA verification that the escrow investments, as substituted, are sufficient to pay debt service, as it becomes due, on the refunded bonds and (2) an opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel to the effect that the substitution is permitted under the documents and the substitution has no adverse effect on the tax-exempt nature of the refunding bonds. See 2 above for the definition of an independent CPA. F. Escrow investments must be limited to: 1. Cash 2. U.S. Treasury Certificates, Notes and Bonds (including State and Local Government Series "SLGS"). 3. Direct obligations of the Treasury which have been stripped by the Treasury itself, CATS, TIGRS and similar securities. 4. Resolution Funding Corp. (REFCORP) Only the interest component of REFCORP strips which have been stripped by request to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in book entry form are acceptable. VOL 15 PAGE J ] q A01BIA 5. Pre-refunded municipal bonds rated "Aaa" by Moody's and "AAA" by S&P. If however, the issue is only rated by S&P (i.e., there is no Moody's rating), then the pre-refunded bonds must have been pre-refunded with cash, direct U.S. or U.S. guaranteed obligations, or AAA rated pre-refunded municipals to satisfy this condition. 6. Obligations issued by the following agencies which are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S.: a. U .S. Export-Import Bank (Eximbank) Direct obligations or fully guaranteed certificates of beneficial ownership b. Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) Certificates of beneficial ownership c. Federal Financing Bank d. General Services Administration Participation certificates e. U.S. Maritime Administration Guaranteed Title XI financing f U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Project Notes Local Authority Bonds New Communities Debentures - U.S. government guaranteed debentures U.S. Public Housing Notes and Bonds - U.S. government guaranteed public housing notes and bonds G. If a forward supply contract is being executed in conjunction with the refunding (or subsequent to the closing of the refunding transaction), the following conditions must also be met: 1. The Insurer must review and approve the forward supply contract at least five business days prior to closing (or after closing, at least five business days prior to execution if not contemplated at the time of closing). 2. The forward supply contract must provide by its terms that the securities delivered under the forward supply are sufficient (when taken with other funds remaining in the escrow) as to amount and timeliness to retire the refunded bonds. 3. The Insurer requires an opinion from a nationally recognized bankruptcy counsel that the securities in escrow and payments to owners of refunded bonds will not constitute assets of the forward supply contract supplier and will not be subject to automatic stay in the event of bankruptcy and/or insolvency of the supplier. 4. The supplier of the securities delivered under the forward supply contract must affirm in the contract that it has no rights to or interest in the monies or securities held in the escrow. 5. The escrow agent must be acceptable to the Insurer. The Insurer reserves the right to replace the escrow agent for cause. 6. See 6 above for investments permitted under the forward supply contract. Investments must be non-callable. A0101A 7. The supplier should have no right to substitute the original escrow securities. The supplier may substitute securities previously delivered by the supplier under the forward supply contract only if., a. The substituted securities mature on a date that is later than the previously delivered securities would have matured; and b. The substituted securities mature prior to the date needed to pay principal and/or interest on the bonds. 8. Two days before each delivery date for the forward supply securities, the escrow agent must notify the Insurer in writing of the securities to be delivered, the maturity amount of the securities and the maturity date. 9. The forward supply contract cannot be amended or modified without the Insurer's written consent. 5/6/93 VOL~,PAGE ~JJ VOL 75 PAGE t gA PAYMENTS UNDER THE POLICY/OTHER REQUIRED PROVISIONS A. In the event that, on the second Business Day, and again on the Business Day, prior to the payment date on the Obligations, the Paying Agent/Trustee has riot received sufficient moneys to pay all principal of and interest on the Obligations due on the second following or following, as the case may be, Business Day, the Paying Agent/1}ustee shall immediately notify the Insurer or its designee on the same Business Day by telephone or telegraph, confirmed in writing by registered or certified mail, of the amount of the deficiency. B. If the deficiency is made up in whole or in pan prior to or on the payment date, the Paying Agent/Trustee shall so notify the Insurer or its designee. C. In addition, if the Paying Agent/rrustee has notice that any Bondholder has been required to disgorge payments of principal or interest on the Obligation to a trustee in Banlauptcy, or creditors or others pursuant to a final judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction that such payment constitutes an avoidable preference to such Bondholder within the meaning of any applicable bankruptcy laws, then the Paying Agent/Trustee shall notify the Insurer or its designee of such fact by telephone or telegraphic notice, confused in writing by registered or certified mail. D. The Paying Agent/fmstee is hereby inevocabky designated, appointed, directed and authorized to act as attorney-in-fact for Holders of the Obligations as follows: 1. If and to the extent there is a deficiency in amounts required to pay interest on the Obligations, the Paying Agent/rnrstee shall (a) execute and deliver to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, or its successors under the Policy (the "Insurance Paying Agent/rnnstce'), in form satisfactory to the Insurance Paying Agent/Trustee, an inshunnent appointing the Insurer as agent for such Holders in any legal proceeding related to the payment of such interest and an assignment to the Insurer ofthe claims for interest to which such deficiency relates and which are paid by the Insurer, (b) receive as designee of the respective Holders (and not as Paying Agent/Trustee) in accordance with the tenor of the Policy payment fium the Insurance Paying Agerrt/Tmstee with respect to the claims for interest so assigned, and (c) disburse the same to such respective Holders; and 2. If and to the extent of a deficiency in amounts required to pay principal of the Obligations, the Paying Agent/Tmstee shall (a) execute and deliver to the Insurance Paying Agent/Tmstee in form satisfactory to the Insurance Paying Agent(rnutee an instrument appointing the insurer as agent for such Holder in any legal proceeding relating to the payment of such principal and an assignment to the Insurer of any of the Obligation sanendered to the Insurance Paying AgentTrustee of so much of the principal amount thereof as has not previously been paid or for which moneys are not held by the Paying Agent/Trustee and available for such payment (but such assignment shall be delivered only if payment from the Insurance Paying Agent/Tmstee is received), (b) receive as designee of the respective Holders (and not as Paying Agent/frustee) in accordance with the ter" ofthe Policy payment therefor from the Insurance Paying Agent/Tmsim, and (c) disburse the same to such Holders. E. Payments with respect to claims for interest on and principal of Obligations dislnased by the Paying Agent/Trustee from proceeds of the Policy shall not be considered to discharge the obligation of the Issuer with respect to such Obligations, and the hnsuter shall become the owner of such unpaid Obligation and claims for the interest in accordance with the tenor of the assignment made to it under the provisions of this subsection or otherwise. F. hnespective of whether any such assignment is executed and delivered, the Issuer and the Paying Agentrrrustee hereby agree for the benefit of the Insurer that: I. They recognize that to the extent the Insurer makes payments, directly or indirectly (as by payer through the Paying Agem Trustee), on account of principal of or interest on the Obligations, the Insurer will be subrugated to the rights of such Holders to receive the amount of suchpnrrWal and interest fiom the Issuer, as provided and solely from the sources stated in this Indenture and the Obligations; and 2. They will accordingly pay to the insurer the amount of such principal and interest (including principal and interest recovered under subpamgrWh (u) of the fist paragraph of the Policy, which principal and interest shall be deemed past due and not to have been paid), as provided in this Indenture and the Obligation, but only from the sources and in the manner provided herein for the payment of principal of and interest on the Obligations to Holders, and will otherwise beat the hisim as the owner of such rights to the amount of such principal and interest. G. In connection with the issuance of additional Obligations, the Issuer shall deliver to the Insurer a copy of the disclosure document, if any, circulated with respect to such additional Obligations. H. Copies of any amendments made to the documents executed in connection with the issuance of the Obligations which are consented to by the Insurer shall be sent to Standard & Poo's Corporation. 1. The Insurer shall receive notice of the resignation or removal of the Paying Agent/Trustee and the apporzntment of a successor thereto. J. The Insurer shall receive copies of all notices required to be delivered to Bondholders and, on an annual basis, copies of the Issuer's audited financial statements and Annual Budget Notices: Any notice that is required to be given to a holder of the Obligation or to the Paying Agent/Trustee pursuant to the Indenture shall also be provided to the Insurer. All notices required to be given to the Insurer under the Indenture shall be in writing and shall be sent by registered or certified mail addressed to MBIA insurance Corporation, 113 King Sheet, Armonk, New York 10504 Attention Surveillance. K. The Issuer/Obligor agrees to reimburse the Inmsrer immediately and unconditionally upon demand, to the extent permitted by law, for all reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees and expenses, incurred by the Insurer in connection with (i) the enforcement by the his= of the Issuer's /Obligor's obligations, or the preservation or defense of any rights of the Insurer, under this Resolution/itdenture and any other document executed in connection with the issuance of the Obligations, and (u) any consent, amendment, waiver or other action with respect to the Resohniodlnderriue or any related docurnent, whether or not granted or approved, together with interest on all such expenses from and including the date incurred to the date ofpayment at CihbarWs Prime Rate plus 3%" or the maximum interest rate permitted by law, whichever is less. In addition, the Insurer reserves the right to change a fee in connection with its review of any such consent, amendment or waiver, whether or not granted or approved. The obligation of the city to make the payments and reunbursernents described in this paragraph shall be subject to annual appropriation by the Issuer. VOL 75 PAGE 1 3 L. The Applicant agrees not to use the Insurds name in any public document including, without limitation, a press release or presentation, announcement or forum widrout the Insurer's prior consent; provided however, such prolibition on the use of the Insurers name shall not relate to the use of the Insurer's standard approved form of disclosure in public documents issued in connection with the current Obligations to be issued in accordance with the terms of the Commitment; and provided fimher such prohibition shall not apply to the use of the Insurer's name in order to comply with public notice, public meeting or public reporting requirements. M. The Issuer/Obligor shall not enter into any agreement nor shall it consent to or participate in any arrangement pursuant to which Bonds are tendered or purchased for any purpose other than the redemption and cancellation or legal defeasance of such Bonds with the prior written consent ofMBIA TX Revised 10/05 IV-75 t;r,Wc 184. I $6,005,000 Brazos County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2005 CERTIFICATE OF ISSUER AS TO MBIA INSURANCE POLICY This Certificate is furnished by Brazos County, Texas, as issuer (the "Issuer") of its $6,005,000 Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2005, dated December 1, 2005 (the "Bonds"), and US Bank Corporate Trust Services, as paying agent under the Bonds (the "Paying Agent"), for use by MBIA Insurance Corporation ("MBIA") in connection with its issuance of a municipal bond insurance policy No. 47335 (the "Policy"), guaranteeing the payment of the principal and interest on the Bonds when due. The Issuer and the Paying Agent hereby certify as follows: 1. The undersigned acknowledge receipt and review of MBIA's "Payments Under the Policy" provisions with respect to the Policy, attached hereto as Schedule A. 2. The undersigned hereby agree, during the term of the Policy and to the best of their abilities, to abide by the terms, obligations, and provisions required by Schedule A hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have executed this Certificate as of the 13 day of Ceh w 2cxS Brazos County, Texas, as Js~uer US Bank Corporate Trust Services, as Paying Agent By: Authorized BY: Authorized Officer VOL -75 PAGE L P STANDARD FORM FOR MBIA DISCLOSURE FOR OFFICIAL STATEMENTS [September 30, 20051 [The section entitled "The MBIA Insurance Corporation Insurance Policy" is for use in public finance transactions] The MBIA Insurance Corporation Insurance Policy The following information has been famished by MBIA Insurance Corporation ("MBIA") for use in this Official Statement. Reference is made to Appendix _ for a specimen of MBIA's policy [(the "Policy")] MBIA does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this Official Statement or any information or disclosure contained herein, or omitted herefrom, other than with respect to the accuracy of the information regarding the Policy and MBIA set forth under the heading Additionally, MBIA makes no representation regarding the [Bonds/Securities] or the advisability of investing in the [Bonds/Securities]. The MBIA Policy unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees the full and complete payment required to be made by or on behalf of the [Issuer] to the Paying Agent or its successor of an amount equal to (i) the principal of (either at the stated maturity or by an advancement of maturity pursuant to a mandatory sinking fund payment) and interest on, the [Bonds/Securities] as such payments shall become due but shall not be so paid (except that in the event of any acceleration of the due date of such principal by reason of mandatory or optional redemption or acceleration resulting from default or otherwise, other than any advancement of maturity pursuant to a mandatory sinking fund payment, the payments guaranteed by the MBIA Policy shall be made in such amounts and at such times as such payments of principal would have been due had there not been any such acceleration, unless MBIA elects in its sole discretion, to pay in whole or in part any principal due by reason of such acceleration); and (ii) the reimbursement of any such payment which is subsequently recovered from any Owner of the [Bonds/Securities] pursuant to a final judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction that such payment constitutes an avoidable preference to such Owner within the meaning of any applicable bankruptcy law (a "Preference"). MBIA's Policy does not insure against loss of any prepayment premium which may at any time be payable with respect to any [Bonds/Securities]. MBIA's Policy does not, under any circumstance, insure against loss relating to: (i) optional or mandatory redemptions (other than mandatory sinking fund redemptions); (ii) any payments to be made on an accelerated basis; (iii) payments of the purchase price of [Bonds/Securities] upon tender by an owner thereof; or (iv) any Preference relating to (i) through (iii) above. MBIA's Policy also does not insure against nonpayment of principal of or interest on the [Bonds/Securities] resulting from the insolvency, negligence or any other act or omission of the Paying Agent or any other paying agent for the [Bonds/Securities]. Upon receipt of telephonic or telegraphic notice, such notice subsequently confirmed in writing by registered or certified mail, or upon receipt of written notice by registered or certified mail, by MBIA from the Paying Agent or any owner of a [Bond/Security] the payment of an insured amount for which is then due, that such required payme has not been made, MBIA on the due date of such payment or within one business day after receipt of notice of such nonpayment, whichever is later, will make a deposit of funds, in an account with U.S. Bank Trust National Association, in New York, New York, or its successor, sufficient for the payment of any such insured amounts which are then due. Upon presentment and surrender of such [Bonds/Securities] or presentment of such other proof of ownership of VOL /PAGE l (?lQ the [Bonds/Securities], together with any appropriate instruments of assignment to evidence the assignment of the insured amounts due on the [Bonds/Securities] as are paid by MBIA, and appropriate instruments to effect the appointment of MBIA as agent for such owners of the [Bonds/Securities] in any legal proceeding related to payment of insured amounts on the [Bonds/Securities], such instruments being in a form satisfactory to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, U.S. Bank Trust National Association shall disburse to such owners or the Paying Agent payment of the insured amounts due on such [Bonds/Securities], less any amount held by the Paying Agent for the payment of such insured amounts and legally available therefor. MBIA Insurance Corporation MBIA Insurance Corporation ("MBIA") is the principal operating subsidiary of MBIA Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed company (the "Company"). The Company is not obligated to pay the debts of or claims against MBIA. MBIA is domiciled in the State of New York and licensed to do business in and subject to regulation under the laws of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States and the Territory of Guam. MBIA, either directly or through subsidiaries, is licensed to do business in the Republic of France, the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Spain and is subject to regulation under the laws of those jurisdictions. The principal executive offices of MBIA are located at 113 King Street, Armonk, New York 10504 and the main telephone number at that address is (914) 2734545. Regulation As a financial guaranty insurance company licensed to do business in the State of New York, MBIA is subject to the New York Insurance Law which, among other things, prescribes minimum capital requirements and contingency reserves against liabilities for MBIA, limits the classes and concentrations of investments that are made by MBIA and requires the approval of policy rates and forms that are employed by MBIA. State law also regulates the amount of both the aggregate and individual risks that may be insured by MBIA, the payment of dividends by MBIA, changes in control with respect to MBIA and transactions among MBIA and its affiliates. The Policy is not covered by the Property/Casualty Insurance Security Fund specified in Article 76 of the New York hrsurance Law. Financial Strength Ratings of MBIA Moody's Investors Service, Inc. rates the financial strength of MBIA "Aaa." Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. rates the financial strength of MBIA "AAA." Fitch Ratings rates the financial strength of MBIA "AAA." Each rating of MBIA should be evaluated independently. The ratings reflect the respective rating agency's current assessment of the creditworthiness of MBIA and its ability to pay claims on its policies of insurance. Any further explanation as to the significance of the above ratings may be obtained only from the applicable rating agency. The above ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold the [Bonds/Securities], and such ratings may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating agencies. Any downward revision or withdrawal of any of the above ratings may have an adverse effect on the market price of the [Bonds/Securities]. MBIA does not guaranty the market price of the [Bonds/Securities] nor does it guaranty that the ratings on the [Bonds/Securities] will not be revised or withdrawn. MBIA Financial Information As of December 31, 2004, MBIA had admitted assets of $10.3 billion (unaudited and restated), total liabilities of $7.0 billion (unaudited and restated), and total capital and surplus of $3.2 billion (unaudited and restated) determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by insurance regulatory authorities. As of September 30, 2005 MBIA had admitted assets of $10.8 billion (unaudited), total liabilities of $7.1 billion (unaudited), and total capital and surplus of $3.7 billion (unaudited) determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by insurance regulatory authorities. For further information concerning MBIA, see the consolidated financial statements of MBIA and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2004 and the consolidated financial statements of MBIA and its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2005 and for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2005 and September 30, 2004 included in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the period ended September 30, 2005, which are hereby incorporated by reference into this Official Statement and shall be deemed to be a part hereof. Copies of the statutory financial statements filed by MBIA with the State of New York Insurance Department are available over the Internet at the Company's web site at http://www.mbia.com and at no cost, upon request to MBIA at its principal executive offices. Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference The following documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") are incorporated by reference into this Official Statement: (1) The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2004; and (2) The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. Any documents, including any financial statements of MBIA and its subsidiaries that are included therein or attached as exhibits thereto, filed by the Company pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the date of the Company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, and prior to the termination of the offering of the [Bonds/Securities] offered hereby shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this Official Statement and to be a part hereof from the respective dates of filing such documents. Any statement contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein, or contained in this Official Statement, shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Official Statement to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed document which also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Official Statement. V -75 OL PAU ~.g The Company files annual, quarterly and special reports, information statements and other information with the SEC under File No. 1-9583. Copies of the Company's SEC filings (including (1) the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2004, and (2) the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2005, June 30, 2005 (included as restated in third quarter 10-Q) and September 30, 2005) are available (i) over the Internet at the SEC's web site at htto://www.sec.gov; (ii) at the SEC's public reference room in Washington D.C.; (iii) over the Internet at the Company's web site at http://www.mbia.com; and (iv) at no cost, upon request to MBIA at its principal executive offices. DISCLOSURE OF GUARANTY FUND NONPARTICIPATION: In the event the Insurer is unable to fulfill its contractual obligation under this policy or contract or application or certificate or evidence of coverage, the policyholder or certificateholder is not protected by an insurance guaranty fund or other solvency protection arrangement. STD-TX VGL15PAGE I Fq FINANCIAL GUARANTY INSURANCE POLICY MBIA Insurance Corporation Armonk, New York 10504 Policy No. [NUMBER] MBIA insurance Corporation (the "Insurer"), in consideration of the payment of the premium and subject to the terns of this policy, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to any owner, as hereinafter defined, of the following described obligations, the frill and complete payment required to be made by or on behalf of the Issuer to [PAYING AGENVI RUSTEE] or its successor (the "Paying Agent") of an amount equal to (i) the principal of (either at the stated maturity or by any advancement of maturity pursuant to a mandatory sinking fund payment) and interest on, the Obligations (as that terry is defined below) as such payments shall become due but shall not be so paid (except that in the event of any acceleration of the due date of such principal by reason of mandatory or optional redemption or acceleration resulting from default or otherwise, other than any advancement of maturity pursuant to a mandatory sinking fund payment, the payments guaranteed hereby shall be made in such amounts and at such times as such payments ofpnncgW would have been due had there not been any such acceleration, unless the Insurer elects, in its sole discretion, to pay in whole or in part any principal due by reason ofsuch acceleration); and (ii) dye reimbursement of any such payment which is subsequently recovered from any owner pursuant to a final judgment by a court of conynetent jurisdiction drat such payment constitutes an avoidable preference to such owner within the meaning of any applicable bankruptcy law. The amounts referred to in clauses (n) and (ii) of the preceding sentence shall be referred to herein collectively as the "Insured Amounts." "Obligation" shall mean: [PAR] [LEGAL NAME OF MUE] Upon receipt of telephonic or telegraphic notice, such notice subsequently confirm d in writing by registered or certified mad, or upon receipt of written notice by registered or certified mail, by the Insurer from the Paying Agent or any owner of an Obligation the payment of an timed Amount for which is then due, that such required payment has rat been made, the Insurer on the due date of such payment or within one business day after receipt ofnotioe of such nonpayment, whichever is later, will make a deposit of funds, in an account with U.S. Bank Trust National Association, in New York, New York, or its successor, sufficient for the payment of any such Inured Amounts which are then due. Upon presentment and surrender of such Obligation or presentment of such other proof of ownership of the Obligations, together with any appropriate instruments of assignment to evidence the assignment of the Insured Amounts due on the Obligations as are paid by the Insurer, and appropriate instruments to effect the appointment of the Insurer as agent for such owners of the Obligations in any legal proceeding related to payment of Insured Amounts on the Obligations, such inslnmhents being in a foam satisfactory to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, U.S. Bank Trust National Association shall disburse to such owners, or the Paying Agent payment of the Insured Amounts due on such Obligation, less any amount held by the Paying Agent for the payment of such insured Amounts and legally available therefor This policy does rat unsure against loss of any prepayment premium which may at any time be payable with respect to any Obligation. As used herein, the term "owner" shall mean the registered owner of any Obligation as indicated in the books maintained by the Paying Agent, due issuer, or any designee of the Issuer for such purpose. The temp owner shall not include the Issuer or any party whose agreement with the Issuer constitutes the underlying security for the Obligation. Any service of process on the Insurer may be made to the Insurer at its offices located at 113 King Street, Armonk, New York 10504 and such service of process shall be valid and binding. ibis policy is non-cancellable for any reason. The premium on this policy is not refundable for any reason including the payment prior to maturity of the Obligations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the insurer has caused this policy to be executed in facsimile on its behalf by its duly authorized officers, this [DAY] day of [MONTH, YEAR]. MBIA Insurance Corporation President Assistant Secretary DISCLOSURE OF GUARANTY FUND NONPARTICIPATION: In the event the Insurer is unable to fulfill its contractual obligation under this policy or contact or application or certificate or evidence of coverage, the policyholder or certificateholder is not protected by an insurance guaranty fund or other solvency protection arrangement. STD-R-TX-7 01/05 VOL / ✓ YAGE1 / 6 STATEMENT OF INSURANCE MBIA Insurance Corporation (the "Insurer") has issued a policy containing the following provisions, such policy being on file at [INSERT NAME OF TRUSTEE OR PAYING AGENT INCLUDING CITY, STATE]. The Insurer, in consideration of the payment of the premium and subject to the terms of this policy, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to any owner, as hereinafter defined, of the following described obligations, the full and complete payment required to be made by or on behalf of the Issuer to [INSERT NAME OF TRUSTEE OR PAYING AGENTI or its successor (the "Paying Agent") of an amount equal to (i) the principal of (either at the stated maturity or by any advancement of maturity pursuant to a mandatory sinking fund payment) and interest on, the Obligations (as that term is defined below) as such payments shall become due but shall not be so paid (except that in the event of any acceleration of the due date of such principal by reason of mandatory or optional redemption or acceleration resulting from default or otherwise, other than any advancement of maturity pursuant to a mandatory sinking fund payment, the payments guaranteed hereby shall be made in such amounts and at such times as such payments of principal would have been due had there not been any such acceleration, unless the Insurer elects in its sole discretion, to pay in whole or in part any principal due by reason of such acceleration); and (ii) the reimbursement of any such payment which is subsequently recovered from any owner pursuant to a final judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction that such payment constitutes an avoidable preference to such owner within the meaning of any applicable bankruptcy law. The amounts referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) of the preceding sentence shall be referred to herein collectively as the "Insured Amounts." "Obligations" shall mean: [INSERT LEGAL TITLE OF BONDS, CENTERED AS FOLLOWS:1 PAR AMOUNT] ISSUER [DESCRIPTION OF BONDS] Upon receipt of telephonic or telegraphic notice, such notice subsequently confirmed in writing by registered or certified mail, or upon receipt of written notice by registered or certified mail, by the Insurer from the Paying Agent or any owner of an Obligation the payment of an Insured Amount for which is then due, that such required payment has not been made, the Insurer on the due date of such payment or within one business day after receipt of notice of such nonpayment, whichever is later, will make a deposit of funds, in an account with U.S. Bank Trust National Association, in New York, New York, or its successor, sufficient for the payment of any such Insured Amounts which are then due. Upon presentment and surrender of such Obligations or presentment of such other proof of ownership of the Obligations, together with any appropriate instruments of assignment to evidence the assignment of the Insured Amounts due on the Obligations as are paid by the Insurer, and appropriate instruments to effect the appointment of the Insurer as agent for such owners of the Obligations in any legal proceeding related to payment of Insured Amounts on the Obligations, such instruments being in a form satisfactory to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, U.S. Bank Trust National Association shall disburse to such owners or the Paying Agent payment of the Insured Amounts due on such obligations, less any amount held by the Paying Agent for the payment of such Insured Amounts and legally available therefor. This policy does not insure against loss of any prepayment premium which may at any time be payable with respect to any Obligation. As used herein, the term "owner" shall mean the registered owner of any Obligation as indicated in the books maintained by the Paying Agent, the Issuer, or any designee of the Issuer for such purpose. The term owner shall not include the Issuer or any party whose agreement with the Issuer constitutes the underlying security for the Obligations. Any service of process on the Insurer may be made to the Insurer at its offices located at 113 King Street, Armonk, New York 10504 and such service of process shall be valid and binding. This policy is non-cancellable for any reason. The premium on this policy is not refundable for any reason including the payment prior to maturity of the Obligations. DISCLOSURE OF GUARANTY FUND NONPARTICIPATION: In the event the Insurer is unable to fulfill its contractual obligation under this policy or contract or application or certificate or evidence of coverage, the policyholder or certificateholder is not protected by an insurance guaranty fund or other solvency protection arrangement. MBIA INSURANCE CORPORATION STD-R-TX-2 VOL-75 PAGE 0 1 , q Y t u u q m o m C Y •~OL .rC V C O 00 ow c o ow c 0 V 7 q O u O 1, Y P O.Y OYL .a a m Y 0 c q C q mo aqc 0 r'1 0 M q 4 u ao q n u 4 U q O N Y O. G > fa ~ C O N N 3 n n h n N ti Q H m m m m ~ F n mm m~~✓ g'rw~ ~ q ~ Q N t~1 m m S~ g n m S~ Y DSHS DOCUMENT NUMBER: 5375375371 *2006T-0I STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS This CONTRACT and AGREEMENT by and between the Department of State Health Services, Bureau of Vital Statistics, hereinafter referred to as PERFORMING AGENCY, and acting through its Chief, Bureau of Financial Services, and BRAZOS COUNTY, hereinafter referred to as RECEIVING AGENCY, is as follows: I. SCOPE OF WORK: PERFORMING AGENCY agrees to provide on-line computer services in support of RECEIVING AGENCY from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, except holidays. In the event of an emergency or computer application error, PERFORMING AGENCY may temporarily suspend services without advance notice. RECEIVING AGENCY will search PERFORMING AGENCY databases, locate data, and issue Certifications of Vital Records to authorized individuals requesting such data. The certifications will be in a format formally approved by PERFORMING AGENCY. No limit will be established on the number, of searches per month not resulting in issuance of a certification, provided the number is reasonable. RECEIVING AGENCY will acquire the necessary data processing equipment, communications, hardware or software, and purchase "bank note" paper, as specified by the PERFORMING AGENCY. PERFORMING AGENCY will assist in connection of the equipment, furnish software program and provide technical assistance, if necessary. RECEIVING AGENCY acknowledges that records may not be located in the searching process instituted by RECEIVING AGENCY or records which are located may have errors due to: A) normal key-entry errors in spellings; B) accidental failure on the part of the PERFORMING AGENCY to update a file for an amendment or paternity determination; and C) the event year does not exist on the system. RECEIVING AGENCY will notify PERFORMING AGENCY in writing, at least monthly of errors or suspected errors that exist on the data base information. RECEIVING AGENCY is to maintain an inventory control and account for each document produced on "bank note" paper, including voided documents. ~-/1 VUL /5-pAGF j q3, RECEIVING AGENCY is responsible for maintaining a system of vital record keeping that is in accordance with Chapters 191 through 195 of the Health and Safety Code and the regulations adopted thereunder. II LEGAL AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT Chapter 12, Health and Safety Code. III. TERM The term of this contract will begin upon its execution by both parties and will continue in force and effect until August 31, 2006. IV. COMPENSATION 83 10CEI 0)) for each Certification of Vial Record printed as a result of AGENCY $1.83 (One searches of the database. Dollar and RECEIVING AGENCY agrees to charge the same base search fee for a birth certificate as the PERFORMING AGENCY. Additional fees may only be charged as authorized by Texas Health and Safety Code 191. A monthly itemized billing showing the number of transactions by date will be submitted to RECEIVING AGENCY by PERFORMING AGENCY and payment will be made no later than thirty (30) days following the billing date. Payment will be considered made on the date postmarked. V. CONFIDENTIALITY RECEIVING AGENCY will maintain sufficient safeguards to prevent release or disclosure of any information obtained hereunder to anyone other than RECEIVING AGENCY employee(s) or those who have an official need for the information and are authorized to receive such records. data for under purposes use of these records or specified as here agrees set records out anobtained will be ~usseed for AGENCY must be agreed to in writing by both parties. VI. SECURITY RECEIVING AGENCY agrees to implement all reasonable and necessary procedures to ensure that only authorized users will have access and will notify DSHS immediately should it detect a security violation by one of its employees or any other person. RECEIVING AGENCY is responsible for insuring that authorized RECEIVING AGENCY employee(s) use only their own individual passwords while logged into PERFORMING AGENCY'S on-line computer applications. PERFORMING AGENCY will inactivate any individual who does not use their account for ninety (90) days. RECEIVING AGENCY shall notify PERFORMING AGENCY of all branch locations. VII. I SPEC S V 0 L q,5~FAGE la~f~ RECEIVING AGENCY shall permit authorized PERFORMING AGENCY personnel, during normal working hours, to conduct site visits and review such records as needed to ascertain compliance with the terms of this contract. VIII. VOIDED RECORDS PERFORMING AGENCY will handle credit requests for voided records due to mistakes or errors on a case-by-case basis. Credit requests may be considered in those cases of emergency situations, i.e., equipment and systems failure or inclement weather. RECEIVING AGENCY shall submit these requests in writing along with pertinent documentation to provide a justification to the State Registrar and/or designee for approval. PERFORMING AGENCY will provide written documentation to the RECEIVING AGENCY on the status of the approval of credit requests. RECEIVING AGENCY must notify PERFORMING AGENCY'S Security Manager in writing to clear voided records from the remote access system's customer lifetime counts. IX. TENON This contract may be terminated either by mutual agreement of the parties or by either party upon the giving of sixty (60) days written notice to the other party. RECEIVING AGENCY agrees to pay PERFORMING AGENCY for all services completed prior to the effective date of such termination. PERFORMING AGENCY may immediately suspend this agreement upon reasonable suspicion that terms of this agreement have been violated by the RECEIVING AGENCY or one of its employees. If, after investigation it is concluded that a violation of this agreement has occurred, PERFORMING AGENCY may terminate this agreement without further notice. X. SEVEN Y If any provision of this contract will be construed to be illegal or invalid, this will not affect the legality or validity of any of the other provisions hereof. The illegal or invalid provision will be deemed stricken and deleted herefrom to the same extent and effect as if never incorporated herein, but all other provisions will continue. G XI. FUNDIN This contract is contingent upon the availability of funding. PERFORMING AGENCY may amend or terminate all or any part of this contract if available funds become reduced, depleted, or unavailable during the term of this contract. RECEIVING AGENCY will have no right of action against the State of Texas or the PERFORMING AGENCY in the event that PERFORMING AGENCY is unable to fulfill its obligations under this contract as a result of the suspension, termination, withdrawal, or failure of funding to PERFORMING AGENCY or lack of sufficient funding of PERFORMING AGENCY for any Attachment(s) to this contract. If funds become unavailable, provisions of the Termination Article will apply. WLISSPwG-t 175 EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS ON THE DATES INDICATED. RECEIVING AGENCY BRAZOSCOUNTY By co (Titl ) Date: lQJ 3~2c77 - Recommended by: (Name and Title) APPROVED AS TO FORM: (Name and Title) PERFORMING AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Bob Burnette, Director Client Services Contracting Unit Date: VID 35375375371000 DSHS DOCUMENT NUMBER: 5375375371*2006T-01 VOL 76 PAGE l q ~ Im GreatAmerica LEASE AMENDMENT JLW .w( " wrerawn . oceeasree Lessor: GreatAmerica Leasing Corporation Amendment to P.O. Box 609, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-0609 Lease Agreement No. 339879 625 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 LESSEE: BRAZOS COUNTY OF, DBA DISTRICT CLERK 300 E 26TH ST STE 216 Street Address BRYAN BRAZOS TX 77803 city County state Zip Lessee agrees that this Lease Amendment (hereinafter "Amendment's is an amendment to the above identified Lease Agreement (hereinafter "Lease') and admowledges receipt of a copy of this Amendment. Those sections below designated with an "X" will be amended by deleting the Identified section as it appears in the above Lease Agreement and the following designated section will be substituted therefore. For each section to be amended mark an "X" in box and complete section. a LESSEE Name Address City State Zip SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT LEASED Quantity Type, Make, Model Number, Serial Number 1 Copvstar CS-5035 Copier with ADF, 3,000 Sheet Paper Ded(, Print1Scan System and 3,000 Sheet Finisher w/punch M3026718 1 Copystar CS-2050 Copier with ADF, Stand and Duplex J3042706 PURCHASE OPTION AT END OF TERM: (che& one) Fair Market Value 1.00 Other(--3% Of Equipment Cost SCHEDULE OF RENTAL PAYMENTS TERM OF LEASE (IN MONTHS) TOTAL NUMBER OF RENTAL PAYMENTS AMOUNT OF EACH PAYMENT SECURITY DEPOSIT 60 60 $ 337.66 $ 0,00 an Tieebk Taxes All the terms and conditions of the lease will remain in full force and effect This Amendment is not binding until accepted by GreatAmerica Leasing Corporation CGreatAmerica"). Accepted by Lessor on . 20 By GALC Lease Amendment(0501) Accepted by Lessee oq,~ S 20L~j:' By X RENEWAL ACCEPTANCE By signing herewith, I acknowledge and agree to renew (City of Bryan issued Bid) 04-115, Annual Fuel Contract, in accordance with all terms and conditions agreed to and accepted as part of Bid 04- 115. I understand this agreement will be for the period of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006. BRENCO MARKETING 474/~~~ Authorized Signature BRAZOSCOUNTY Ra County Judge IZ- Date l~ Date UOL-7JSPHE 1 q APPROVED: R u ~ ~ ~ b~ 9 r l \ ~ 1` 0 O 7 E E a m m 3 m N 7 d 7 N O fD d a 'O f0/1 O v (D W CA W N N N N N N N W N W W W W W W 0 W A (T A N W ° 0 j 0 0 N O N O N O N O ° 0 N 0 W 0 W 0 W 0 W O Cn C n 0 0 0 0 0 N 0 0 0 0 0 (T m m r z Z Z z Z Z n 3 3 K z z < Z z z z z z w m 3 v Ao m m v v 3 x O O O W O (p O W W ~ O W J A W W W W 0 O W N CT A W W ~ N N O J O W J 0 O (n D O (WIi N co O Cn C) A J W C)~ CT O W N W W W N W 0 W N W CT (T m W V (T W W W N r # lmJ~ ~ O N ~ O N ~ O N .J O N ! O N J 0 N J 0 C T ~ 0 ~ O N J O N ~ O N ~ O N J O N ! O N O N ~ O N J O N J O N J O N C - K W <J co W W W W W J W W W (T O C71 W 0 J O (O J W O O 00 O N W W W 0 O O O) W W 0 O A 01 W J 0 O O 0 C N) (T U A m za W ' O W W co O W N W N J co N W N (O C. A w W W O W A (o (O N W co co A O N (O co A Z 0 CD ~ U) < > 0 - r m ~ m ~ < K z ~ K M = M ~ c) M Z O C 0 0 0 55 Z ~ ~ K x ~ ~ z Z ~ m m r m ~ P m 0 w x <n ~ O O m g O m z ~ 1 z 0 C p < 0 m W ~ 0 z m r 0 -I (n n m m z x A m A m zz V ' W N " Cn O N O N M W W O N O W M N W W W ~ W (T A N O ' A T ° a 0 0 o ° ° 0 0 O ° 0 0 0 0 CD a ° 0 °O 0 ° 0 o 0 0 0 ° O 0 o 0 0 0 o 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 ° 0 0 a 0 C D 0 ° C3 0 0 m o mW VOL 5 PAGE ,.tl REQUEST FOR SALVAGE DESIGNATION 1. GE Refrigerator 2. HP 48DBA Printer 3. Monitor, Printer, Keyboard 4. HP Printer 5. HP Scanners 6. Computer desk 7. Printer stand 8. Computer desk 9. 2 chairs 10. IBM Selectric typewriter Non Working unit Motor burned up very old Unknown Condition Unknown Condition in pieces poor condition good condition 1-broken 1- very dirty Leaks oil This property was offered to Brazos County departments with no response, and then advertised at public auction with no bids received. THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE ARE APPROVED FOR SALVAGE DESIGNATION: Randy Sipr6, County Judge date VOL SPRGE At) I BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM DEPARTMENT Road and Bridge NUMBER 560010 DATE OF COURT MEETING: December 13, 2005 ITEM: Request from Brushy Water Supply Corp. to construct a road bore in the right of way of River Road at its intersection with the south end of Dogwood Trail. Site is located in Precinct 1. SOURCE OF FUNDS: N/A REQUIREMENTS: 1. No work will be permitted between front slope and/or back slope. 2. All installation(s) shall be constructed in designated utility easements, if applicable. If no utility easement exists, the installation(s) shall be 1) within 3-5' of and parallel to the right-of- way line and/or 2) in the case of a road bore, perpendicular to the right-of-way line. 3. If clearing of brush, trees and other obstruction is necessary, it shall be the Applicant's responsibility to do so and to remove all cleared brush, trees etc. from county right-of-way. 4. Ditch line shall be compacted to 90% standard density ASTM-Test Method No. D-698; test shall be conducted by an independent geotechnical testing firm; copies of all test results shall be furnished to the office of the Brazos County Engineer. 5. Construction shall be in strict conformance to the latest Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Texas Department of Transportation, and all other State and Federal laws governing utility construction. NOTES/EXCEPTIONS: SUBMITTED BY: ( APPROVED BY: P, e- 2 t- \ ~L~dUt ! I ~ctsu. Richard F. Vance, E. Corn issioner Lloyd Wassermann County Engineer Precinct 1 0005-112 This Request is Approved IY/ Denims ❑ by Commissioners' Court Date: /e1/l3/,~Si o 1 Judge VOL 1.S1PAGE_96 2 / n 0 60 A. v s ` y, "i m° ~O f V 4 I 0 O O 2 I sa° $ y, A bo O d` s`9~t~ ,lb V Q u 4 by Q" vy ~5 P $o eyy~ OSpa[ v oua bOd dN r00eoer 99~td[ [SOa r ~[)bM 000 -%o8z )diyy~ti s 00e '7 0q ypn ib b Y I ~2 C4 !10 O m avog n~ w K LU w E 4 O 2 Oho w "S S 0 N Q`G~PQ- O ~ry 6~`` tiQ ~ry1611 616 )o 1 ~~~~eOa~OryA~O hry~poo° 1610 " o T Q h rn T O T 10107 a U v ~ x T = h 4,eeo[ O,Qv a J aP Y b ,ti0 0 00' ' ti8 O O ^ N i a Rti160ry A, W G O ~JCi o,~o 0 p ~a ooc~ >voo°o 1^h w T n N `l L ~G OP1\13 6,,e......ppppQ----- ~y0 ti N 1,~b O J u~"7 TAGE 3 REQUEST FOR PROPOSED INSTALLATION IN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE BRYAN, TEXAS 7/77803 I I Formal notice is hereby given that (applicant) 8-v5h 80 propo to pl a (type)! t 6)o vithin ✓ across' right-of-way of (road) VP V pQ 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. All damage to the roadways and rights-of-way will be repaired to their original condition to the satisfaction of the County Engineer. 3. 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. 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. The line will be constructed and maintained on the County right-of-way in accordance with the Utility Accommodation Policy which was adopted by the Texas Department of Transportation on May 29, 1989. 6. 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. 7. All sites will be barricaded during the construction period. Construction of this line will begin on or after the f> day of!xi _M 20_Q Firm Address: Ib APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ON: Date Randy Si s( 4-* 3 9" bores + 350' 41, PVC County Judge rJ~ ~)}wf PFlt.fi G6° +r J. VOE75 PAGE ~o. BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM DEPARTMENT Road and Bridge NUMBER 560010 DATE OF COURT MEETING: December 13, 2005 ITEM: Request from Brushy Water Supply Corp to construct a road bore in the right of way of River Road at its intersection with the north end of Dogwood Trail. Site is located in Precinct 1. SOURCE OF FUNDS: N/A REQUIREMENTS: 1. No work will be permitted between front slope and/or back slope. 2. All installation(s) shall be constructed in designated utility easements, if applicable. If no utility easement exists, the installation(s) shall be 1) within 3-5' of and parallel to the right-of- way line and/or 2) in the case of a road bore, perpendicular to the right-of-way line. 3. If clearing of brush, trees and other obstruction is necessary, it shall be the Applicant's responsibility to do so and to remove all cleared brush, trees etc. from county right-of-way. 4. Ditch line shall be compacted to 90% standard density ASTM-Test Method No. D-698; test shall be conducted by an independent geotechnical testing firm; copies of all test results shall be furnished to the office of the Brazos County Engineer. 5. Construction shall be in strict conformance to the latest Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Texas Department of Transportation, and all other State and Federal laws governing utility construction. NOTES/EXCEPTIONS: SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: aa.-G1 Le r~ u4-e.1,4 k. k..~ Richard F. Vance, E. Comm' sinner Lloyd Wassermann County Engineer Precinct 1 0005-113 This Request is Approved-ff f-- led ❑ by Commissioners' Court Date: 13~'~'~1 0 Randy S.As, County Judge VOL95 PAGE ,~65 wUO-0006-0030 n~a3s~ l~ 3 /L , ✓ 9 16 acr z 30SEpH R 280 je 000,0006 0010 ivo 2 4LL E ARLE ~Om rv Qry ~S NO 1 ,927753 MCP R27752 ()0 yeti DEWEES,WALTER 9 7.72 acres 280000-0004-0170 alle 17 G'o,e E~;,SP 1s ,927731G ~6w1 $by69 Q1° 3 ry ooi 3.1 1\0 0 Y 5 O~ O Ni 3A o a Z O y a •C n ~ u 3. $ ~ o 3C w s h h^6 702 Q U 9g ~ pv9p m o 1 1 N n ~ c Zb ~ Ri12i69 b 3 11B N /V v N V N I 10 V~~u Fb0 ~ ms N~~ pOE~ OLZ N~ .c~°S..~O~A Bo 00 r Psy. oo o> I 1 R11 'Jo 1g RzjssB REQUEST FOR 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 (applicant) C05h V Me propo to pl a (ty re) ~"ithin ✓ across' the right-of-way of (road)tx° pC 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. All damage to the roadways and rights-of-way will be repaired to their original condition to the satisfaction of the County Engineer. 3. 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. 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. The line will be constructed and maintained on the County right-of-way in accordance with the Utility Accommodation Policy which was adopted by the Texas Department of Transportation on May 29, 1989. 6. 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. 7. All sites will be barricaded during the construction period Construction of this line will begin on or after the 6-day ofD UM 20i ~ Firm: Y ~t By Title: Address: ~1. U.0,4 trJ(lb6vv\ -q Phone. -l 00-W40 APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ON: Date ~k 3 8u b0es + 350, 41, PVC Randy]Sifrts, County Judge VOL /PAGE Pa-7 C BRAZOS COUNTY 41 Q5 COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM DEPARTMENT Road and Bridge NUMBER 560010 DATE OF COURT MEETING: December 13, 2005 ITEM: Request from Brushy Water Supply Corp. to construct a road bore and 350 ft of 4 inch PVC water line in the right of way of River Road at its intersection with Lightsey Lane. Site is located in Precinct 1. SOURCE OF FUNDS: N/A REQUIREMENTS: 1. No work will be permitted between front slope and/or back slope. 2. All installation(s) shall be constructed in designated utility easements, if applicable. If no utility easement exists, the installation(s) shall be 1) within 3-5' of and parallel to the right-of- way line and/or 2) in the case of a road bore, perpendicular to the right-of-way line. 3. If clearing of brush, trees and other obstruction is necessary, it shall be the Applicant's responsibility to do so and to remove all cleared brush, trees etc. from county right-of-way. 4. Ditch line shall be compacted to 90% standard density ASTM-Test Method No. D-698; test shall be conducted by an independent geotechnical testing firm; copies of all test results shall be furnished to the office of the Brazos County Engineer. 5. Construction shall be in strict conformance to the latest Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Texas Department of Transportation, and all other State and Federal laws governing utility construction. NOTES/EXCEPTIONS: ACTION REQUESTED OR ALTERNATIVES: SUBMITTED BY: Richard F. &V--Irk County Engineer 0005-114 This Request is Approved Date: APPROVED BY: Commi sioner Lloyd Wassermann Precinct 1 by Commissioners' Court VOL ]`J Pr10E 9V3 a hy0 st a♦ 96L 6 ° 4 0400 A. 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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. All damage to the roadways and rights-of-way will be repaired to their original condition to the satisfaction of the County Engineer. 3. 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. 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. The line will be constructed and maintained on the County right-of-way in accordance with the Utility Accommodation Policy which was adopted by the Texas Department of Transportation on May 29, 1989. 6. 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. 7. All sites will be barricaded during the construction period. Construction of this line will begin on or after the &day of Ltd" M_ 20Q~ Firm: 6-vP Title: LI)h C Address: A<~D y 0 lA~llbow~ l~ ~IOL~S PAGE ~l4 PhoneqjQ lea0-1o1q 0 r- j BRAZOSCOUNTY BRYAN, TEXAS NOTICE OF ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA 6 l -C -q P 3 Zq aJi.i 'tIERh . I i AN, TEXAS BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT THE COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2005 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 300 E. 26TH STREET, SUITE 115, BRYAN, TEXAS. In addition to the regular agenda, the Commissioners Court will consider and take action on the following item(s): 1. Interlocal Agreement with the City of College Station for Animal Control Services. Term of agreement is 1 January 2006 through 30 September 2006, with the option to renew annually thereafter. The Brazos County Courthouse is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made two business days prior to the meeting. To make arrangements, call (979) 361-4102. Office of the County Judge • 300 East 2& St. • Suite 114 • Bryan, Texas 77803 • Fax: (979) 361-4503 VOL 75 PAGE 1~ INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BRAZOS THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, a Texas Home-Rule Municipality (hereinafter referred to as "City"), and BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, on behalf of its Sheriff's Department (hereinafter referred to as "Client"). I. RECITALS WHEREAS, CHAPTER 791 of the TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, also known as the INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT, authorizes all local governments to contract with each other to provide a governmental function or service that each party to the contract is authorized to perform individually and in which the contracting parties are mutually interested, such as police protection and public health and welfare; and WHEREAS, College Station is a Home-Rule Municipal Corporation organized under the laws of Texas and is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to ARTICLE II, SECTION 5 Of its CITY CHARTER; and WHEREAS, the Brazos County Sheriff's Department, Brazos County, Texas, is duly organized and functioning in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, City and Client represent that each is independently authorized to perform the functions contemplated by this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City operates Animal Control Services in its police department for the purpose of reducing general animal control problems in the City, including, but not limited to, protecting its citizens from the dangers and problems associated with free roaming animals; and WHEREAS, the Client currently has a need for such Animal Control Services and is not equipped to render such services; and WHEREAS, each party has sufficient funds available from current revenues to perform the functions contemplated by this Agreement; and WHEREAS, both the City and Client find it mutually desirable to enter into this Agreement. Page 1 of 7 01interlocat agmalbrazos cty/animal shelter/brazos countyanimal control services agm( 12-01-05 FINA4doc VOL 76'PAGE a~ ~a~ NOW, THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual benefits and promises each to the other made herein, the parties named above do hereby agree as follows: IL DEFINITIONS A. Animal: As used in this agreement, "animal" shall mean domesticated dogs and cats. B. Animal Control Services: "Animal Control Services" shall mean the services provided by the City in response to a Client-Related Animal Call that are necessary to effectively carry out an animal control program for the Client. Animal Control Services shall include: the humane capture of stray, unrestrained, homeless, abandoned, or unwanted animals and the humane transportation of captured animals to the Animal Shelter; response to calls regarding wild animals that have entered a person's residence; response to calls regarding animal bites and scratches, including the initial investigation of such incidents; and the capture of a biting animal for state-mandated rabies quarantine observation by the Local Rabies Control Authority. Animal Control Services do not include trapping nuisance animals, wild animals, horses, or livestock or removal of deceased animals. The City shall also not be responsible for conducting cruelty investigations. C. Animal Shelter: "Animal Shelter" shall mean the facility known as the Brazos Animal Shelter, Inc. currently located at 2207 Finfeather Road in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas that keeps or legally impounds stray, homeless, abandoned, or unwanted animals. D. City: "City" shall mean the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas, with its offices located at 2611 Texas Avenue, College Station, Brazos County, Texas. E. Client: "Client" shall mean Brazos County, acting by and through its Sheriff's Department, with its offices located at 300 East 26a' Street, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. F. Client-Reported Animal Call: "Client-Reported Animal Call" shall mean calls made by the Client to the City's College Station Police Department dispatch to request Animal Control Services. G. Any word or phrases not specifically defined herein shall have as its meaning the ordinary and commonly understood meaning except for specific animal control or veterinary terms. III. CITY'S OBLIGATIONS A. City agrees to provide Animal Control Services to Client for all Client-Reported Animal Calls occurring in areas located in Brazos County as depicted in the diagram attached herein as Exhibit A and further defined as the geographical area South of University Drive/FM 60 to the South Brazos County limits and being further defined by the east boundary of FM 158/STHWY 30 to the Navasota River. Page 2 of 7 O:/interlocat agm(s/brazos cty/animal sbeltedbrazos county animal control services agent 12-01-05 FINALdoc VOL J5 PAGE Z4 3 B. The City will dispatch at least one (1) Animal Control Officer in response to a Client- Reported Animal Call, so long as there is at least one (1) animal control officer "on- duty". If there is no Animal Control Officer on duty, the City's dispatch will notify Client. In that event, a sheriffs deputy may respond to the call, determine if the call is an emergency and notify the City of emergency calls. The City will then provide at least one (1) Animal Control Officer to respond to the emergency call. All Client-Reported Animal Calls to report animal bites and scratches will be considered an emergency call requiring no confirmation from a sheriffs deputy, and the City will dispatch at least one (1) Animal Control Officer to respond. C. City will respond only to calls directly reported by the Client to the City. The City will refer all other requests for Animal Control Services directly to the Client. D. City agrees to transport all captured animals to the Animal Shelter, provided, however, that wild animals may be released back into their natural habitat. E. To the extent permitted by law, and as provided by the Public Information Act, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, ch. 552, as amended, City agrees to keep confidential any rabies Vaccination Certificate information provided by the Client. IV. CLIENT'S OBLIGATIONS A. Client agrees to receive all calls for Animal Control Services from citizens in the Brazos County area as defined above, to determine if Animal Control Services are needed, and if so, to initiate Client-Reported Animal Calls. Client shall not direct or advise citizens to call the City for Animal Control Services. B. Client shall fully cooperate with City in the provision of Animal Control Services, including but not limited to, furnishing: any and all information in its possession about the ownership of a suspected rabid animal, including rabies Vaccination Certificates maintained by any department of the Client; any history of the animal; the name and address of any person reporting an animal bite or scratch; the name and address of any possible victims of an animal bite or scratch; and the name and address of any person believed to own an animal which the Client has called the City to capture or remove. C. Client agrees to furnish information to City in a timely and expeditious manner. D. Client agrees to assist with the apprehension of any animal in appropriate situations and, if necessary, to dispatch a Sheriffs deputy to assist. E. Client agrees to file all criminal or civil charges, in the appropriate court, for any violations of Client's rules and regulations or for any violations of State Statutes, at the sole discretion of the Client. Page 3 of 7 01interlocat agmts/brazos cty/animal shehedbrazos county animal control services agmt 12-01-05 F1NALdoc VOL-75 PAGE A lq_ F. Client agrees to pay all fees associated with the impoundment, testing, medical treatment or final disposition of any animal; for any product or service provided by the Animal Shelter; and for any product or service provided by any person other than the City. V. CONSIDERATION A. In consideration for the City's performance of the duties listed herein, the Client will pay the City an amount based on the City's budgeted expenses and the Client's share of activity related to those expenses. The Client shall pay the City for the services as delineated in this contract in the following manner: B. The Client shall pay an amount not to exceed Seventy-Seven Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($77,000.00) to the City for Animal Control Services provided during the-term of this Agreement, including the purchase of necessary equipment to perform such Services to be paid as follows: 1. Client will reimburse City for the initial purchase of a vehicle and other equipment to be used in performance of Animal Control Services no later than twenty (20) days after the Client's receipt of an invoice from the City for such purchases. 2. Client will pay the total amount of Twenty-Five Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($25,750.00) to the City in nine (9) equal monthly installments of Two Thousand, Eight Hundred Sixty-One and No/100 Dollars ($2,861.61). The City will invoice the Client on the first working day of each month beginning January 1, 2006, and the Client agrees to pay the invoice no later than the twentieth (20a') day of the same month. C. In the event that the parties agree to renew this Agreement as provided in Article VIII herein, the amount paid in each year following the first will be Thirty-Four Thousand, Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($34,500.00), to cover the Client's portion of the cost of one full-time employee including the cost of training, salary, and benefits; vehicle operation and maintenance; and fleet replacement. D. In the event that the City determines prior to renewal of this Agreement that the amount in subsection C is insufficient to cover said costs, the City and Client will meet no later than April V% to determine the appropriate amount of consideration. The City shall provide to the Client a line-item presentation, by program, of the operating budget proposed by the City for the new period. A comparison of the actual revenues and expenses to the amounts budgeted and paid in the prior period will be included in determining the amount of consideration for the new period. VI. REPORTS A. City shall submit a comprehensive annual report of all Animal Control Services to Client within thirty (30) days of the close of each fiscal year, currently being September 30th. Page 4 of 7 O.- in[erlocaf agmis/braeos cty/animal shellerlbr=os countyanimal conlro/ services agm! 12-01-05 FINALdoc VOL-7-5 PAGE 2.4 6 City shall provide to Client, upon request, a copy of any other report not confidential by law or contract, which it may be required to prepare and submit to any federal, state, or other jurisdiction in the course of its animal and rabies control activities. City shall also render to Client at reasonable intervals, such reports and accounting as Client from time to time may require; provided however, if such request becomes burdensome, City may invoice for the cost of preparation of such reports. B. City agrees to retain any records it makes in compliance with this Agreement for a period of three (3) years after the ultimate termination of the Contract. VII. DEFAULT A. In the event Client fails to: (i) pay all costs set forth in• Article V above, or (ii) perform its obligations as set forth herein, the City shall give Client written notice of default with an opportunity to cure such default within ten (10) days. If Client fails to cure such default during the 10-day cure period, the Agreement shall terminate and Client shall assume responsibility for its own animal control operation. VIII. TERMINATION AND RENEWAL A. This Agreement shall be effective from January 1, 2006, through September 30, 2006. This Agreement may be renewed annually thereafter for additional one (1) year terms to run from October Ist to September 30th. The Agreement will be renewed only upon full review of the Services provided herein and upon written approval by both parties. B. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon sixty (60) days written notice to the other party. All costs and liabilities incurred by the City on behalf of the Client prior to the termination shall be the responsibility of the Client. IX. INDEMNITY A. Subject to the limitations as to liability and damages in the Texas Tort Claims Act and without waiving its governmental immunity, each Party agrees to hold harmless each other, its governing board, officers, agents and employees for any liability, loss, damages, claims or causes of action caused or asserted to have been caused directly or indirectly by any other Party to this Agreement, or any of its officers, agents or employees, or as the result of its performance, or any of its officers, agents or employees, under this Agreement. X. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR A. The City shall be responsible for the Animal Control Services contemplated under this Agreement. The City shall supply all materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and labor required for or reasonably incidental to the performance of Animal Control Services. The City shall have ultimate control over the execution of the work under this Agreement. The City shall have the sole obligation to employ, direct, control, supervise, manage, discharge and compensate all of its employees. Page 5 of 7 O:Anterlocat agmts/brazos cty/anima! sbelter/brazos mmly animai contwisenices agmt 12-01-05 FINALdoc V OL-7TFAGE t~Ce B. The City shall retain personal control and shall give its personal attention to the faithful prosecution and completion of its services and fulfillment of this Agreement. XI. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Severability Clause: The parties intend for the various provisions of this Agreement to be severable so that the invalidity, if any, of any one section (or more) shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions or sections. B. This document may be executed in any number of original signature counterparts, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same document. C. Each party has the full power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, and the person signing this Agreement on behalf of each party has been properly authorized and empowered to enter into this Agreement. The persons executing this Agreement hereby represent that they have authorization to sign on behalf of their respective entity. D. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and in Brazos County, Texas. E. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any verbal or written representations of, to or by the parties to each other. F. Notices to either party shall be sufficient if sent in writing, postage pre-paid, registered or certified mail to the Chief Administrative Officer of the party at the address on file of either party for that Officer. G. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement may be executed in a number of identical counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original for all purposes. BRAZOS COUNTX CITY OF COLLEGE STATION tdy Si s, Brazos County Judge Ron Silvia, Mayor 0 ' Date: ja-j ATTEST: ATTEST: obn~ Co ty lerk Connie Hooks, City Secretary Page 6 of 7 O.Vinterlocat agmts/brmw cty/animal sheller/brazos cowry animal control services agml 12.01•05 FINALdoc APPROVED: Glenn Brown, Interim City Manager Date Date -Us--D s irector Date Page 7 of 7 O:/interlacat agmWbrazas cry/animal shelter/hrazas =nty animal caniml services agmt 12-01-05 FINAL do lGI~J` PAGE l~ College Station - Animal Control Service Area VOt~~PA'L 2-0