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BRAZOSCOUNTY
BRYAN, TEXAS
NOTICE OF MEETING
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BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY WILL MEET IN REGULAR
SESSION ON 20 JUNE 2006 AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 102 OF THE BRAZOS CENTER,
3232 BRIARCREST DRIVE, BRYAN, TEXAS.
1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Mallard.
2. Call for citizen's input and/or concerns.
3. Presentation by John McBeth regarding the status of the Brazos Transit parking garage.
4. Announcement regarding deadlines for 06-07 position budgets.
Consider and take action on agenda items 5 - 21:
5. Budget Amendment 05/06-37.1 thru 05/06-37.2.
6. Personnel Change of Status.
7. Payment of Claims.
8. Proclamation 06-008 establishing June 2006 as National Health & Safety Month, and
encouraging all Brazos County employees and their families to attend the Health &
Safety Expo on 22 June 2006.
9. Reappointment of Lupe Ostiguin to the Brazos Valley Workforce Board. Term of
appointment is 30 June 2006 through 30 June 2009.
10. Texas VINE Annual Maintenance contract for 2007.
11. Interlocal Agreement between the cities of Bryan and College Station, Blinn College and
Brazos County for emergency law enforcement assistance.
office of the County Judge • 300 East 2e St. • Sufte 114 • Bryan, Texas 77803 • Fax: (979) 361-4503
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12. a out of state for Sbaron conference thatlis specific to ihelcourt reportingrsofor ftware nhe uses on 14-16 September
2006 in San Diego, CA.
13. Out of state travel for Alma Fonseca, County
National Extension Association for Family and
and exhibits on 3-7 October 2006 in Denver, CO.
Extension Agent, to attend the 2006
Consumer Sciences annual conference
14. Tax Refund Applications for the following:
a. Aaron & Joshua Wexler
b. Dr. Terry M. Jones
c. Moses H. & Esther K. Tyler
15. Award of Bid 2006-028, Temporary Services, to Wilistaff.
16. Permission to advertise Bid 2006-035, Lease Space for Community Emergency
Operations Center for Brazos County, City of Bryan and City of College Station and
Texas A&M University.
17. Cancellation of Bid 2005-040, Flexible Base/Screenings/Sand/Riprap, and permission to
re-bid.
18. Acceptance of a Special Warranty Deed from LeRoy V. Kenney and wife Ann Barnes
Kenny for improvements to Wilcox Lane located in Precinct 2.
19. Payment authorization in the amount of $250.00 from the District Attorney's Office to
the Dispute Resolution Center for mediation services provided. A purchase order was not
prepared before the mediation took place.
20. Payment authorization in the amount of $275.74 from the Brazos Center to Ray Criswell
Distributing Company. The purchase order was closed before this invoice was paid.
21. Payment authorizations to the City of Bryan for the 800 MHrtz radio system first quarter
maintenance.
22. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics.
23. Call for citizen input and/or concerns.
24. Agency / Board / Committee reports by Court members.
25. Adjourn
The Brazos County Courthouse is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are availa. Any reuest
interpretive services must be made two business days before the meeting. To make arrangements, calt(979) 361-4102. for sign
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 20, 2006
A regular meeting of the commissioners' Court of Brazos
County, Texas was held in the Brazos Center 3232 Briarcrest
Drive, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 with the following members of the
Court present:
Randy Sims, County Judge, Presiding;
Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner of Precinct 1,
Absent;
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 Mallard gave the invocation and led the
pledge of allegiance.
Under citizen input/and or concerns the following spoke:
County Judge
a) Stated that the Texas Association of Counties
recognized Brazos County with an award for
safety.
The court next heard a presentation by John McBeth on the
Brazos Transit Parking Garage
Mr. McBeth reported on plans
for the garage and funding
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He said the cost will be about
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one hundred twenty one million dollars ($121,000,000.00).
They have secured funding for about half of the costs. They
are soliciting bids on the garage and responses are due July
21, 2006. Finalists will be chosen by August 7, 2006 and will
make presentations after that. After the design is decided
upon they will begin working on a relocation plan. The plan
is for 21,000 square feet in a six story building that will
not be higher than the Courthouse. A traffic study will be
done to determine the best traffic flow. There is an
agreement with the City of Bryan to close Washington Street.
He was not sure if there would be a parking fee charged and
that Brazos Transit would maintain the entire garage.
The next matter before the Court was an announcement
concerning deadlines for the 2006-2007 position budget. The
County Auditor recommended that July 14, 2006 be the deadline
for any expenses in personnel budgeting. In preparation, all
vacant positions will be budgeted at a step 2, with the
exception of certain law enforcement positions, positions will
be funded at the current rate the employee is being paid and if
vacant positions are filled at a step greater than a 2, the
increase may not be funded in the 2006-2007 budget.
The Court next considered Budget Amendment #05/06-37.1
through 37.2, which would reallocate funds for the Road and
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Bridge Department and decrease the revenue and expenditure
budgets of the OAG-VINE Program. 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.
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 change of status as submitted.
The Court next considered the following Claims as
submitted by the County Treasurer for payment:
7020493 through 7020706
On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner
Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as
submitted.
The County Judge read aloud Proclamation #06-008
designating the month of June 2006 as "National Health and
Safety Month". The Court joins with the mayors of the cities
of Bryan and College Station in encouraging all employees and
their families to participate in Brazos County Health & Safety
Expo. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by
Commissioner Cauley the Court moved to proclaim the month of
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June 2006 as "National Health and Safety Month" throughout
Brazos County. The County Judge then presented the signed
Proclamation to Sarah Mendez, representing the local Brazos
County Health Department.
The next matter before the Court was the reappointment of
an individual to serve on the Brazos Valley Workforce Board for
the period of June 30, 2006 through June 30, 2009. On motion
by the county Judge, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court
voted unanimously to reappoint Lupe Ostiguin to serve on the
board.
The Court next considered the Texas VINE Annual
Maintenance Contract for 2007. The purpose of the agreement is
to reimburse the county for certain costs incurred in the Texas
State Wide Crime Victim Notification Service. On motion by
Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court
voted unanimously to approve the annual contract and authorized
the County Judge to execute the document. A copy is attached.
The next matter before the Court was consideration of an
Interlocal Agreement between the cities of Bryan, College
Station, Blinn College, Texas A&M University and Brazos County
to enter into a joint agreement to cooperate in the
investigation of criminal activity and enforcement of the laws
of the State of Texas. On motion by Commissioner Cauley,
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seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to
approve the Interlocal Agreement. A copy is attached.
The next matter for consideration by the Court was a
request submitted by County Court at Law II Judge Jim Locke
seeking approval for out of state travel for his Court
Reporter, Sharon Scully. Ms. Scully would be traveling to San
Diego, California to attend the StenoCAT Users Network Fall
Conference during the week of September 14 through the 16,
2006. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by
Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to grant the
request from Judge Locke and approved payment of out of state
travel expense for Ms. Sharon Scully.
The next matter for consideration by the Court was a
request submitted by the Texas Cooperative Extension Agent
seeking approval for out of state travel for herself. Dr. Alma
Fonseca would be traveling to Denver, Colorado to attend the
2006 National Extension Association for Family and Consumer
Sciences annual Conference and Exhibits the week of October 3
through the 7, 2006. On motion by Commissioner Cauley,
seconded by Commissioner Mallard, the Court voted unanimously
to grant the request from the Texas Cooperative Extension Agent
and approved payment of out of state travel expense for Dr.
Alma Fonseca.
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The next matter for consideration was approval of tax
refund applications from the following individuals and/or
companies:
a) Aaron & Joshua Wexler, Over Payment $7.66
b) Dr. Terry M. Jones, Over Payment $62.76
c) Moses H. & Esther K. Tyler, Over Payment $10.15
On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner
Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to approve the tax refund
applications.
The Court next considered awarding Bid No. 2006-028,
Temporary Employment Services. Pat Howard, Purchasing Agent,
recommended acceptance of the bid submitted by WillStaff. On
motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Cauley,
the Court voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the
Purchasing Agent and award the contract to WillStaff. A copy
of the bid tabulation is attached.
The next matter for consideration was approval for the
Purchasing Agent to solicit proposals for lease space for the
Community Emergency Operations Center for Brazos County, cities
of Bryan and College Station, and Texas A&M University. On
motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner
Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the
Purchasing Agent to solicit proposals.
The Court next considered Cancellation of Bid 2005-040,
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Flexible Base/Screenings/Sand/Riprap and Permission to Re-Bid.
This is necessary due to rapidly rising costs imposed by the
railroad and escalating fuel costs. The current vendors who
were awarded the bid will not be able to honor their prices
past July 14, 2006. On motion by the County Judge, seconded by
Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to cancel Bid
2005-040 and re-bid it.
The Court next considered acceptance of a Special Warranty
Deed for right-of-way on Wilcox Lane in Precinct 2. On motion
by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the
Court voted unanimously to authorize the County Judge to accept
on behalf of Brazos County a Special Warranty Deed from LeRoy
V. Kenney and wife Ann Barnes Kenney for the expansion and
improvements to Wilcox Lane.
The next matter before the Court was approval of a payment
authorization issued by the District Attorney's Office in the
amount of $250 to the Dispute Resolution Center. Due to a
clerical error only half of the payment authorization was
approved for payment in the Commissioners Court meeting of June
6, 2006. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by
Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the
payment authorization.
The next matter to be considered was a payment
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authorization issued by the Brazos Center in the amount of
$275.74 to Ray Criswell Distributing Company. The purchase
order was closed prior to the payment of this invoice. On
motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Cauley,
the Court voted unanimously to approve the payment
authorization.
The Court next considered a payment authorization in the
amount of $92,442.08 to the City of Bryan for an 800mhrtz radio
system. On motion by Commissioner Mallard, seconded by
Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to approve the
payment authorization.
Under announcement of interest items and possible future
agenda topics the following spoke:
Commissioner Mallard
a) The COG set the date of June 29, 2006
for the Future Gen Media event. We
are one of two possible sites in Texas
for the one billion dollar project.
County Judge
a) They broke ground for the TIGM. It
will be right next to the Vet School on
the A&M campus.
There was no citizen input and/or concerns.
Under Agency/Board/Committee reports by Court members,
the following spoke:
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Commissioner Mallard
a) Said that the Intergovernmental Committee
met on Monday. They are working to bring
the Continental Baseball League to smaller
communities through out the south during the
summer months. The League is considering
our location. They also discussed the
location of the Emergency Operations Center
and litter problems.
Commissioner Cauley
a) He was on the nomination committee for the
service academies. He read the names of
those nominated. Three (3) of the fourteen
(14) nominees are from this congressional
district.
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There being no further business to come before the
Court, the meeting was adjourned.
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The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting held
June
20, 2006
have been examined and are
approved
in open
Court
this the
day of~~~tg
2006,
in Bryan,
Lloyd assermann
Commissioner, Precinct 1
Duane Peters Kenny Mallar
Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, recinct
arey Ca ley, Jr.
Commiss' ner, Precinct 4
Attest:
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County Clerk
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 2005-2006 BUDGET YEAR
NO. 05/06-37.1 thru 05/06-37.2
On this the 20'h day of June 2006 at a regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court, the following
members were present:
Randy Sims, County Judge, Presiding
Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner, Precinct
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 20 June 2006 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 20`h day of June 2006.
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS.
Randy 5ims, County Judge
Original: County Clerk's Office and
attached to the original budget
Copies: County Auditor
County Treasurer
Commissioners' Court Minutes
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 05/06 - 37.1
6/20/2006
FD DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease
3000 286000 71715000 CR Victim Notification Services 8,558.00
3000 48062800 DR OAG - VINE Program 8,558.00
OAG - VINE Program:
To decrease both revenue and ex enditure budgets based on the amended contract between
OAG and the County.
BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 05/06 - 37.2
FD DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease
0100 56001000 65600000 CR Equipment - Other 2,000.00
0100 56001000 67286000 DR R&B Blades 2,000.00
Road & Bride:
locate funds to cover the shortage in R&B Blades line item. I I I
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PERSONNEL
CHANGE OF STATUS REQUESTS
Commissioner Court Date: June 20, 2006
Department Submitting Information: Human Resources
ncP of C„hmissions: Consider and Take Action on
Department Submitting
Employee Request
Action Requested
Request(s)
Applies To
Auditor
Knight, Wendy
New Hire
District Clerk
McDonald, Morgan
New Hire
Davis, Betty
Promotion
Weaver, Veronica
New Hire
R&B
Gutierrez, Jesse
Retirement
Approved in Commissioners, Court:
County Judge's or Commissioners S
(This Copy to be attached to minutes;
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OFFICE of the ATTORNEY GENERAL
GREG ABBOTT
Texas VINE
Annual Maintenance
GRANT CONTRACT
Fiscal Year 2007
Brazos County
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ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
GRANT CONTRACT
THIS GRANT CONTRACT, including all Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference (the Agreement) is made and entered into by and between Brazos County hereinafter referred to as
"COUNTY" and the Office of the Attorney General of Texas (OAG). COUNTY and the OAG may be referred
to in this Agreement individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, agreements and conditions herein contained, the
Parties agree as follows:
1. PURPOSE; CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT
1.1 Purpose.
The purpose of this Agreement is to reimburse COUNTY for certain cost incurred in the participation in the
Texas Statewide Crime Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) for the jail and courts.
To ensure a standard statewide service to all interested counties, including COUNTY, the OAG will reimburse
COUNTY for services delivered to COUNTY by the vendor certified by the OAG to provide such standard
statewide services. The certification and the certification process are documented in that certain document dated
January 13, 2006, entitled: Vendor Certification for the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service
SAVNS . This document is hereinafter referred to as the 'Certification' and is expressly incorporated herein by
reference. The vendor certified to provide the services is Appriss, Inc., a Kentucky corporation authorized to do
business in Texas (hereinafter 'Certified Vendor').
This Agreement documents the requirements, conditions, obligations, limitations, and other terms for COUNTY
to be eligible for cost reimbursement by the OAG.
1.2 Construction of Agreement. The provisions of this Section 1 are intended to be a general introduction
to this Agreement, and to the extent the terms and conditions of this Agreement do not address a particular
circumstance or are otherwise unclear or ambiguous, such terms and conditions are to be interpreted and
construed consistent with the objectives, expectations and purposes stated in this Section 1. All Exhibits and
Schedules attached hereto are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entirety for all purposes.
2. COUNTY OBLIGATIONS
2.1 Services Contract. COUNTY will execute or amend, as appropriate, a Services Contract with the
Certified Vendor to provide services consistent with the Certification document. The COUNTY Services
Contract will include terms and conditions that are intended to provide COUNTY such rights and remedies as are
necessary to ensure the delivery of the services in accordance with the Scope of Services section herein. For the
convenience of COUNTY, a template Services Contract may be made available to COUNTY. The OAG is not
acting as an attorney for COUNTY, therefore COUNTY is advised to have attorneys of its choice to review and
modify the template Services Contract to protect the interest of COUNTY and to assure that the services will be
delivered according the Certification document.
2.2 Maintenance. COUNTY agrees to maintain the services in a manner consistent with the Scope of
Services and the COUNTY Maintenance Plan.
2.3 Maintenance Plan. By October 30, 2006 COUNTY shall send a copy of the COUNTY Maintenance
Plan to the OAG that at a minimum is designed to:
1. Make available offender information that is timely, accurate and relevant to support the victim
notification services;
2. Verify the Certified Vendor's performance according to COUNTY Services Contract;
3. Satisfactorily discharge such COUNTY obligations as described in the COUNTY Services
Contract; and
4. Identify and commit of staff resources and equipment necessary to maintain the services as
further described herein.
2.4 Monitoring of Services; Statewide Stakeholders. COUNTY will inspect, monitor and verify the
performances required of the Certified Vendor. COUNTY will reasonably cooperate with and participate in
Statewide Stakeholders meetings and efforts to monitor and improve the services on a statewide basis. COUNTY
may reasonably agree to designate third-parties to assist COUNTY and the other Statewide Stakeholders, in the
overall monitoring, inspection and verification of the Certified Vendor's performances.
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES
3.1 Statewide Deliverables. The services are described by two sets of documents: (1) the Statewide
Deliverables, and (2) COUNTY Deliverables. The Statewide Deliverables describe the services and structure of
the victim notification system on a statewide basis. The Statewide Deliverables may be modified from time to
time by the OAG upon the recommendation of the Statewide Stakeholders Committee. The Statewide
Deliverables include:
S-01
Service Specification
S-02
Questionnaire Template
S-03
Statewide Implementation Plan
S-04
Stakeholder Communication Plan
S-05
Call Center Infrastructure
S-06
County Implementation Plan Template
S-07
Web Sites(s)
S-08
Statewide Promotions Package
S-09
Internal Test Guide
S-10
Statewide Implementation Status Reports
S-11
Service Level Standards
S-12
Service Performance Reports
V-01
Vendor Certification
The Statewide Deliverables are incorporated herein by reference. Upon request to the OAG, a copy of these
deliverables will be made available.
3.2 COUNTY Deliverables. COUNTY Deliverables reflect the Statewide Deliverables, as customized to
meet the specific needs of COUNTY (COUNTY Deliverables). COUNTY Deliverables include:
C-02 County Implementation Plan
C-03 County Infrastructure
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C-04
Application Interface
C-05
Customer Verification Plan
C-06
County Support Document
C-07
County Promotions Package
C-08
Production Notice
C-09
County Web Access
COUNTY will implement these deliverables through the COUNTY Services Contract. After these deliverables
are completed and approved by COUNTY, these COUNTY Deliverable are incorporated herein by reference.
Upon request to the OAG, a copy of these deliverables will be made available.
3.3 Service Levels. Certain standards and levels of performance to be provided by the Certified Vendor to
COUNTY are described in the Statewide Deliverable 5-11 Service Level Standards and the COUNTY Services
Contract. Other standards and levels of performance are described in the other Statewide and COUNTY
Deliverables. COUNTY will inspect, monitor and verify the performances required of the Certified Vendor. In
addition to the requirements in the COUNTY Services Contract to inspect, monitor and verify the performances
required of the Certified Vendor, COUNTY will:
I. Execute a Service Agreement with Appriss; the Texas SAVNS certified vendor, for the current
State of Texas Fiscal Year.
2. Each month, inspect, monitor and verify the performances required within
Section 4 of the Appriss Service Agreement and Sections 2 and 3 of the OAG Grant Contract.
3. Register for, verify, record and file at least eight information and
notification events each month. Each of the tested events must include verification of jail and court data
that is on production in COUNTY. At least three of those events must be notifications.
4. Verify that the County input data elements used by the Appriss system are entered accurately and
in a timely manner. The standard to define whether the data is timely and accurate should be determined
by the COUNTY Auditor or the person in COUNTY who assumes these independent responsibilities if
other than the Auditor.
5. Establish the COUNTY VINE log for the purpose of recording all problems
noted with the system, to whom the problem was referred, and when the problem
was resolved.
6. Provide periodic written reports (forms provided by the OAG) describing
COUNTY monitoring, findings, usage, problems and observations as requested
by the OAG.
7. Identify an available twenty-four hour phone number for the Certified
Vendor to access in order to review outage alarms that occur in COUNTY.
8. Allow on-site monitoring visits to be conducted by the OAG staff or its
authorized representative.
The COUNTY Judge may delegate the responsibility for assuring these activities are accurately reported to the
COUNTY Auditor or the person in COUNTY who assumes these independent responsibilities if other than the
Auditor.
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All correspondence, reports or notices shall be submitted to:
Attn.; Grants/Contracts Management
Office of the Attorney General
Crime Victim Services Division, Mail Code 004
Post Office Box 12548
Austin, Texas 78711-2548
3.4 XML Extract. To the extent permitted by law, COUNTY agrees to provide the OAG with a copy
of data transmitted by COUNTY to the Certified Vendor. COUNTY authorizes the Certified Vendor to
directly provide such data to the OAG. The Parties agree that this data maybe used to monitor COUNTY
performance and the Certified Vendor's performance. This data may be used for such other purposes
allowed by law. The data will be provided in such electronic format (including but not limited to an XML
extract) as requested by the OAG.
3.5 COUNTY Scope of Services Obligations. For the purpose of this Agreement, the requirements,
duties and obligations contained in the Statewide Deliverables, COUNTY Deliverables, Service Levels and
other requirements of this Section 3 are collectively referred to as the'Scope of Work'. As a condition of
reimbursement, COUNTY agrees to faithfully, timely and in a good and workman like manner implement
and maintain the services in compliance with the Scope of Work.
4. REIMBURSEMENT
4.1 Maximum Liability of the OAG. The parties stipulate and agree that the total liability of the
OAG to COUNTY in consideration of full, satisfactory and timely performance of all its duties,
responsibilities, obligations, for reimbursement of all expenses, if any, as set forth in this Agreement, and
all liability arising out of any act or omission shall not exceed THIRTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED
and EIGHT and N01100 ($30,108) DOLLARS. The Annual Maintenance Grant Contract Renewal
Exhibit attached hereto and incorporated herein describes the period and type of services funded under this
Annual Maintenance Grant Contract Exhibit. The parties stipulate and agree that any act, action or
representation by either party, their agents or employees that purport to increase the liability of the OAG is
void, without first executing a written amendment to this Agreement and specifically amending this
section. The parties acknowledge and agree that nothing in this Agreement will be interpreted to create an
obligation or liability in excess of the funds currently stated in this Agreement.
The parties acknowledge, stipulate and agree that funding for this Agreement is subject to the actual receipt
and availability of grant funds appropriated to the Office of the Attorney General and such funds are
sufficient to satisfy all of the OAG's duties, responsibilities, obligations, liability, and for reimbursement of
all expenses, if any, as set forth in this Agreement or arising out of any performance pursuant to this
Agreement. The parties further understand, acknowledge, stipulate and agree that the grant funds, if any,
received from the Office of the Attorney General are limited by the term of each state biennium and by
specific appropriation authority to the Office of the Attorney General for the subject matter of this
Agreement.
4.2 Grant Contract Not Entitlement or Right. COUNTY understands and agrees that: (1)
reimbursement from grant funds is neither an entitlement nor a right; and (2) it may not be reimbursed for
costs incurred during the grant tern or expenses paid during or subsequent to the grant term unless
COUNTY strictly complies with all terms, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement. COUNTY
understands and agrees that it will not be reimbursed for the cost of vendor services provided or delivered
before the commencement date of this contract.
4.3 Reimbursable Cost; Generally. Upon evidence of satisfactory compliance with the terms and
conditions
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4.3 Reimbursable Cost; Generally. Upon evidence of satisfactory compliance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, the OAG will reimburse COUNTY, subject to the limitations in Section 4. 1, for
such actual, reasonable and necessary amounts expended in the performance of this Agreement. Only those costs
allowable under applicable UGMS cost principles are eligible for reimbursement under this contract. COUNTY
acknowledges that it is a sub-recipient of state pass-through funds from the Crime Victims Compensation Fund.
Therefore, the following cost principles, audit requirements, and administrative requirements shall apply:
Cost Principles
Administrative Requirements
Audit Requirements
OMB A-87 as modified by
UGMS
OMB A-102 as modified by
UGMS
OMB A-133 as modified by
UGMS
Uniform Grant Management
Standards (UGMS) pursuant to
Government Code Chapter 783
Uniform Grant Management
Standards (UGMS) pursuant to
Government Code Chapter 783
Texas State Single Audit
Circular
Copies of these documents referenced above will be provided to COUNTY by the OAG upon request and these
documents are incorporated by reference as a part of this Agreement.
Before incurring any out-of-state travel expenses, COUNTY must obtain prior written authorization for that travel
from the OAG.
To be eligible for reimbursement under this contract, a cost must have been incurred or obligated by COUNTY
within the applicable contract period prior to claiming reimbursement from the OAG. Costs incurred by the last
day of the applicable contract term must be liquidated no later than 30 calendar days after the end of the
applicable contract period.
If COUNTY expends $500,000 or more in state financial assistance during its fiscal year, it shall arrange for a
single audit of that fiscal year. The audit must be conducted by an independent CPA and must be in accordance
with the applicable government auditing standards, the Texas State Single Audit Circular and the UGMS
published by the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning. For the purposes of this contract, the audit
provisions of OMB Circular A-133 shall apply to county contracting entities.
If COUNTY is expending less than $500,000 in total state financial assistance during its fiscal year, it shall
arrange for an annual independent financial audit in accordance with generally accepted government auditing
standards of that fiscal year.
For purposes of this Article, COUNTY shall comply with the applicable OMB Circulars with the following
modifications: All references to "Federal Grantor Agency (ies)" shall be expanded to read "Federal or State
Grant Agency (ies)." All references to "Federal Grant Funds" or "Federal Assistance" shall be expanded to read
"Federal and State Assistance;" "Federal Law" shall be expanded to read "Federal or State Law;" and all
references to "Federal Government" shall be expanded to read "Federal or State Government," as applicable.
In procuring any audit services required by this contract and/or by law, COUNTY shall comply with applicable
procurement statutes, as well as any requirements found in UGMS regarding such procurement.
COUNTY shall submit to the OAG two (2) bound copies of any and all applicable audit reports, management
letters, and management responses. Such reports, letters, and responses must be submitted on or before
whichever of the following dates occurs first:
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a. thirty (30) days after the issuance of the audit report;
b. within nine (9) months after the end of the audited fiscal year for those counties whose fiscal year
begins on or after October 1.
COUNTY shall provide physical access, without prior notice, and shall direct any contractor and subcontractor to
likewise grant access to all program delivery sites to representatives of the State of Texas and/or the OAG.
4.4 Reimbursement; COUNTY Services Contract. Upon evidence of satisfactory compliance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, the OAG will reimburse COUNTY such actual, reasonable and
necessary amounts expended, subject to the limitations in Section 4. 1, for the COUNTY Services Contract.
4.5 Advance Funding to COUNTY. In lieu of the reimbursement processes addressed above, the OAG
may provide limited, advance funding to COUNTY, if COUNTY justifies in writing that advance funding is
required for implementation.
The OAG may provide advance funding to COUNTY in an amount equal to the annual maintenance cost no
sooner than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the annual maintenance cost becoming due and payable under the
COUNTY Services Contract
COUNTY must submit an invoice to the OAG specifically requesting an advance funding, the amount of the
payment and the invoice must state the date annual maintenance cost is due and payable. COUNTY should
submit an invoice to the OAG no sooner than forty-five (45) days and no later than thirty (30) days before
COUNTY needs to receive the funding.
The documentation necessary to support an advanced funding request includes: (1) a fully executed County
Services Contract with the certified vendor for the time period covered by the advanced funding request; (2) a
fully executed Annual Maintenance Grant Contract for the time period covered by the advanced funding request;
(3) an OAG form titled Verification of Continuing Production; (4) an invoice from the certified vendor for the
time period covered by the advance funding request; (5) an invoice to the OAG that complies with the
requirements of the OAG Template Invoice; and (6) a written justification explaining the need for advance
funding.
5. Invoice for Reimbursable Cost
5.1 Form of Invoice. The form of any invoice for reimbursement of expenses submitted under this section
must comply with such invoicing requirements and such detail and supporting documentation that the OAG may
from time to time require. The OAG is under no obligation to reimburse COUNTY if supporting documentation
is not provided on a timely basis.
Each invoice presented must include the OAG's contract number. The invoice must identify COUNTY's Texas
Vendor Identification Number (VIN), a description of the expense, and a notation that the requested
reimbursement is in regards to the Crime Victim Services Division, Victim Notification Services Grants. The
invoice must be dated after the execution date of the OAG/COUNTY Annual Maintenance Grant Contract.
The invoices must be submitted to:
Attn.: Grants/Contracts Financial Management
Office of the Attorney General
Crime Victim Services Division, Mail Code 005
Post Office Box 12548
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5.2 Timing of Invoice. COUNTY shall submit its claims for reimbursement to the OAG within twenty (20)
calendar days following the end of the month that a reimbursable expenditure was incurred. COUNTY may
submit a make-up claim as a final close-out invoice not later than the earlier of (1) forty-five (45) calendar days
after termination; or (2) forty-five (45) calendar days after the end of a state fiscal biennium.
53 Direct Deposit. COUNTY may make a written request to the OAG to be placed on Direct Deposit status
by completing and submitting to the OAG the State Comptroller's Direct Deposit Authorization Form. After the
direct deposit request is approved by the OAG and the setup is completed on the Texas Identification Number
System by the State Comptroller's Office, payment will be remitted by direct deposit and the OAG will
discontinue providing COUNTY with copies of reimbursement vouchers.
5.4 Excess Payments; Refund; Setoff. Payment under this Agreement will not foreclose the right of the
OAG to recover excessive or unallowable payments from COUNTY. COUNTY shall refund to the OAG within
thirty (30) calendar days from date of request any funds COUNTY claims and receives from the OAG for the
reimbursement of costs which are subsequently determined by the OAG to be ineligible for reimbursement.
The OAG will have the right to withhold all or par of any future payments to COUNTY to offset any
reimbursement made to COUNTY for any ineligible expenditures not yet refunded to the OAG by COUNTY.
The OAG may withhold reimbursement(s) from either this contract or an expired contract between the parties
with the same funding source, in amounts necessary to fulfill the repayment obligations of COUNTY.
6. AGREEMENT TERM
6.1 Initial Term. This term of this Agreement shall commence on the final approval execution by the OAG
and the delivery of this grant contract to COUNTY and unless terminated earlier as provided by another provision
of this Agreement this Agreement will terminate August 31, 2007. The FY 2007 Annual Maintenance Grant
Contract Renewal describes the period of services funded under this grant contract. No commitment of grant
funds is permitted prior to the first day or subsequent to the last day of the Renewal Term. Nothing herein shall
prevent the parties from revising the term of this Agreement by a written amendment.
6.2 Renewal Term. Subject to the availability of future grant funds for this Agreement, this Agreement may
be renewed for an additional period(s) to coincide with the term of future appropriations for the purposes of this
Agreement. Such renewal shall be by a written amendment and executed with the same formalities as this
Agreement.
7. TERMINATION
7.1 Termination for Convenience; Refund. Either Party may, in its sole discretion, terminate this
Agreement in whole or in part, upon thirty (30) calendar days notice to other party. In the event of a termination
for convenience, the OAG shall not have any cost or liability to County for reimbursement after the effective date
of the termination.
In the event COUNTY elects to terminate for convenience, COUNTY shall refund the amount of unearned grant
funds, on a pro rata basis, to the OAG. COUNTY agrees to pay such amount within ninety (90) calendar days of
the effective date of the COUNTY notice of termination.
7.2 Termination for Cause. In the event that COUNTY fails to perform its obligations according to the
provisions of this Agreement, or fails to comply with any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, the OAG
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may, upon written notice of default to COUNTY, immediately terminate all or any part of this Agreement.
Termination is not an exclusive remedy, but will be in addition to any other rights and remedies provided in
equity, by law, or under this Agreement.
7.3 Rights Upon Termination or Expiration. Upon termination of the Agreement, all work product,
Deliverables, equipment, all files, records, reports, data, intellectual property license or right and other documents
obtained, used, prepared or otherwise developed by COUNTY in the performance of the scope of work
authorized by this Agreement shall vest in the OAG, and upon request of the OAG shall be delivered to the OAG
within thirty (30) business days after expiration or termination. The OAG is granted the unrestricted right to use,
copy, modify, prepare derivative works, publish and distribute, at no additional cost to the OAG, in any manner
the OAG deems appropriate in its sole discretion, any component of the work product or other deliverable made
the subject of this Agreement.
8. Intellectual Property. COUNTY understands and agrees that where funds obtained under this
Agreement may be used to produce original books, manuals, films, or other original material and intellectual
property, COUNTY may copyright such material subject to the royalty-free, non-exclusive, and irrevocable
license which is hereby reserved to the OAG, or state goverment. The OAG is granted the unrestricted right to
use, copy, modify, prepare derivative works, publish and distribute, at no additional cost to the OAG, in any
manner the OAG deems appropriate in its sole discretion, any component of such intellectual property made the
subject of this Agreement.
COUNTY may publish at its expense the results of its contract performance if it first obtains prior OAG review
of that publication. Any publication (written, visual, or sound) must include acknowledgment of the support
received from the OAG and the appropriate state grant, if applicable. At least three (3) copies of any such
publication must be provided to the OAG. The OAG reserves the right to require additional copies before or
after the initial review. All copies shall be provided to the OAG free of charge.
9. AUDIT RIGHTS; RECORDS RETENTION
9.1 Duty to Maintain Records. COUNTY shall maintain adequate records to support its charges,
procedures, and performances to the OAG for all work related to this Agreement. COUNTY also shall maintain
such records as are deemed necessary by the OAG, OAG's auditor, and auditors of the State of Texas, the United
States, or such other persons or entities designated by the OAG, to ensure proper accounting for all costs and
performances related to this Agreement.
9.2 Records Retention. COUNTY shall maintain and retain for a period of four (4) years after the
submission of the final expenditure report, or until full and final resolution of all audit or litigation matters which
arise after the expiration of the four (4) year period after the submission of the final expenditure report, whichever
time period is longer, such records as are necessary to fully disclose the extent of services provided under this
Agreement, including but not limited to any daily.activity reports and time distribution and attendance records,
and other records that may show the basis of the charges made or performances delivered.
9.3 Audit Trails. COUNTY shall maintain appropriate audit trails to provide accountability for updates to
mission critical information, charges, procedures, and performances. Audit trails maintained by COUNTY will,
at a minimum, identify the supporting documentation prepared by COUNTY to permit an audit of the system by
tracing the activities of individuals through the system. COUNTY's automated systems must provide the means
whereby authorized personnel have the ability to audit and to verify contractually required performances and to
establish individual accountability for any action that can potentially cause access to, generation of, or
modification of confidential information. COUNTY agrees that COUNTY's failure to maintain adequate audit
trails and corresponding documentation shall create a presumption that the services or performances were not
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9.4 Access. COUNTY shall grant access to all paper and electronic records, books, documents, accounting
procedures, practices, and any other items relevant to the performance of this Agreement and the operation and
management of COUNTY to the OAG, the State of Texas, the United States, or such other persons or entities
designated by the OAG for the purposes of inspecting, auditing, or copying such items. All records, books,
documents, accounting procedures, practices, and any other items, in whatever form or media, relevant to the
performance of this Agreement shall be subject to examination or audit in accordance with all contract
performances and duties, all applicable state and federal laws, regulations or directives, by the OAG, the State of
Texas, the United States, or such other persons or entities designated by the OAG. COUNTY will direct any
contractor to discharge COUNTY's obligations to likewise permit access to, inspection of, and reproduction of all
books and records of the subcontractor(s) that pertain to this Agreement.
9.5 Location. Any audit of documents listed in Section 9.4 shall be conducted at COUNTY's principal
place of business and/or the location(s) of COUNTY's operations during COUNTY's normal business hours and
at the OAG's expense. COUNTY shall provide to the OAG and such auditors and inspectors as the OAG may
designate in writing, on COUNTY's premises (or if the audit is being performed of a subcontractor, the
subcontractor's premises if necessary) space, office furnishings (including lockable cabinets), telephone and
facsimile services, utilities and office-related equipment and duplicating services as the OAG or such auditors
and inspectors may reasonably require to perform the audits described in this Section 9.
9.6 Reimbursement. If an audit or examination reveals that COUNTY's invoices for the audited period are
not accurate, COUNTY shall promptly reimburse the OAG for the amount of any overcharge, unallowable or
excessive amount.
9.7 Reports. COUNTY shall provide to the OAG periodic status reports in accordance with the OAG's
audit procedures regarding COUNTY's resolution of any audit-related compliance activity for which COUNTY is
responsible.
10. Independent Contractor Status and General Liability Provision. COUNTY shall be deemed to be
an independent contractor hereunder and shall not be considered or permitted to be an agent, servant, joint
venturer, joint enterpriser or partner of the OAG. COUNTY agrees to take such steps as may be necessary to
ensure that each contractor of COUNTY will be deemed to be an independent contractor and will not be
considered or permitted to be an agent, servant, joint venturer, joint enterpriser or partner of the OAG. All
persons furnished, used, retained, or hired by or on behalf of COUNTY or any of its subcontractors shall be
considered to be solely the employees or agents of COUNTY or such subcontractor, and COUNTY shall be
responsible for ensuring that there is payment of any and all unemployment, social security, and other payroll
taxes for such persons, including any related assessments or contributions required by law.
11. Publicity. COUNTY shall not use the OAG's name or refer to the other Party directly or indirectly in
any media release or public announcement relating to this Agreement or any acquisition pursuant hereto,
including in any promotional or marketing materials, without consent from the OAG for each such use or release.
12. Amendment. This Agreement shall not be modified, amended or in any way altered except by an
instrument in writing signed by authorized personnel of the Parties for that express purpose. All amendments or
modifications of this Agreement shall be binding upon the Parties despite any lack of consideration. Any
attempted amendment or modification of this Agreement that does not comply with this Section will be deemed
void.
13. Non-waiver. The failure of any party to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms or conditions
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herein, irrespective of the length of time for which such failure shall continue, shall not be a waiver of that party's
right to demand strict compliance in the future. No consent or waiver, express or implied, to or of any breach or
default in the performance of any obligation under this Agreement shall constitute a consent or waiver to or of
any breach or default in the performance of the same or any other obligation of this Agreement. No term or
provision of this Agreement or of any document incorporated herein by reference shall be deemed waived and no
breach shall be deemed excused unless such waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by the Party claimed
to have waived or consented.
14. Partial Invalidity. If any term or provision of this Agreement, or of any document incorporated herein
by reference, is found to be illegal or unenforceable then, notwithstanding such illegality or unenforceability, this
Agreement, and each incorporated document, shall remain in full force and effect and such tern or provision
shall be deemed to be deleted.
15. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement reflects the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the
subject matter therein described, and there are no other representations, understandings or agreements between
the Parties relative to such subject matter.
18. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement is made and entered into in the State of Texas, and this
Agreement and all disputes arising out of or relating thereto shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas,
without regard to any otherwise applicable conflict of law rules or requirements.
Except where state law establishes mandatory venue, COUNTY agrees that any action, suit, litigation or other
proceeding (collectively "litigation") arising out of or in any way relating to this Agreement, or the matters
referred to therein, shall be commenced exclusively in the Travis County District Court or the United States
District Court in the Western District and Austin Division, and to the extent permitted by law, hereby irrevocably
and unconditionally consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts for the purpose of prosecuting and/or
defending such litigation. COUNTY hereby waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense, or
otherwise, in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that (a) COUNTY is not personally subject to the
jurisdiction of the above-named courts, (b) the suit, action or, proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or
(c) the venue of the suit, action or proceeding.
19. Official Capacity. The Parties stipulate and agree that the signatories hereto are signing, executing and
performing this Agreement only in their official capacity.
Office of the Attorney General of Texas
By:
Don Clemmer, Deputy Attorney General for
Criminal Justice
Brazos County, Texas
Randy Sims
County Jud$
Date:
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FY 2007 Annual Maintenance
Grant Contract Renewal Exhibit
Automated Victim Notification Service
Brazos County
September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007
For: Jail and Courts
Size: Large
Annual Maintenance Amount
The Office of the Attorney General will reimburse an annual maintenance amount for the Service Period above
determined as follows:
Standard
Jail Amount
Standard
Courts Amount
Total Annual
Number of Months
Total Due
$25,817
$ 4,291
$30,108
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Renewal Requirements
The maximum the OAG will reimburse or advance COUNTY under this agreement for the time period indicated
will not exceed the amount in the Total Due column noted above
To be considered for advance funding, please review subsection 4.5 in the Annual Maintenance Grant Contract.
The documentation necessary to support an advanced funding request include: (1) a fully executed County
Services Agreement with the certified vendor for the time period covered by the advanced funding request; (2) a
fully executed Annual Maintenance Grant Contract for the time period covered by the advanced funding
request; (3) an OAG form titled Verification of Continuing Production; (4) an invoice from the certified vendor
for the time period covered by the advance funding request; (5) an invoice to the OAG that complies with the
requirements of the OAG Template Invoice; and (6) a written justification explaining the need for advance
funding.
DO NOT DETACH THIS DOCUMENT FROM THE GRANT CONTRACT
Annual Maintenance Renewal
Fiscal Year 2007
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
EMERGENCY LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
THIS IN_ TERLOCAL AGREEMENT is hereby made and entered into this day of
2006, by and between the CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, a
home rule municipal corporation ("College Station"), the CITY OF BRYAN, TEXAS, a home
rule municipal corporation ("Bryan"), COUNTY OF BRAZOS, TEXAS (`Brazos County")
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY (the "University"), and BLINN COLLEGE ("Blinn") each acting
by and through its duly authorized agents (referred to collectively as the "Parties");
WHEREAS, the Parties to this Agreement are authorized by the Interlocal Cooperation
Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, to enter into a joint Agreement for the performance
of the governmental function of providing Law Enforcement Services; and
WHEREAS, the Parties are authorized by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 362,
to enter into a joint agreement to cooperate in the investigation of criminal activity and
enforcement of the laws of the State of Texas, and the provision of additional law enforcement
personnel to protect health, life and property;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals and mutual covenants made herein
by College Station, Bryan, Brazos County, the University, and Blinn to be respectively kept and
performed, the Parties hereby mutually agree as follows:
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I. DEFINITIONS
The following terms shall have the following meanings when used in the Agreement:
(a) "Law Enforcement Officer" means any peace officer who has been commissioned
under the laws of this state.
(b) "Police Personnel" means any full time employee(s) who works for a participating
agency.
(c) "Chief Law Enforcement Officer" means the Chief of Police, Sheriff or Director of
University Police of the respective Parties. This term also applies to any person
designated by the Chief Law Enforcement Officer to act on their behalf in regards to this
Agreement.
(d) "Presiding Officer" means the Mayor or other officer of the respective Parties
authorized to declare a state of civil emergency.
(e) "Requesting Agency" means the Party or law enforcement agency thereof that is
requesting assistance from the other Party or law enforcement agency thereof.
(f) "Provider Agency" means the Party or law enforcement agency thereof that is
providing assistance the other Party or law enforcement agency thereof.
IL AGREEMENT
The Parties expressly agree this Agreement is intended to be and should be construed as a
contractual document.
III. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to authorize the Parties to cooperate in the investigation of
criminal activity and enforcement of the laws of the State of Texas, and the provision of
additional police personnel and equipment to protect health, life and property, including but not
limited to, the performance of police protection and detention services.
IV. CONDITIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT / ASSISTANCE
The Parties agree to assign Police personnel and equipment to perform law enforcement
duties, including Police protection and detention. services, outside their respective territorial
limits, subject to the determination of availability of Police Personnel and discretion as to
participation when:
(a) The Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the Requesting Agency has requested that
assistance through the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the Provider Agency; and
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(b) The Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the Provider Agency has determined, in
their sole discretion, that sufficient Police Personnel and equipment are available for such
assignment and that the health, safety, or welfare of the Provider Agency's citizens would
not be endangered by dispatching Police Personnel or equipment outside of the Provider
Agency's jurisdictional limits.
V. REQUESTING INFORMATION
Any request for aid under this Agreement shall include a statement of the amount and type
of equipment and number of personnel requested, the specific location to which the equipment
and personnel are to be dispatched, and a reasonable estimate of the length of time the assistance
will be needed. However, the amount and type of equipment and number of personnel to be
furnished shall be determined by and in the sole discretion of the Chief Law Enforcement Officer
of the Provider Agency.
VL COMMUNICATIONS
Communications between Police Personnel responding pursuant to this Agreement shall be
determined by the Requesting Agency's officer in tactical control of the situation. When
practical, the primary means of communication shall be by telephone or 800Mhz radio
frequency, either mobile to mobile or mobile to base with the Requesting Agency providing
communication center coordination.
VII. REPORTING / QUALIFICATIONS / DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
Upon assignment to the Requesting Agency, Police Personnel of the Provider Agency shall
report to the Requesting Agency's officer in tactical control at the location to which they have
been assigned, and shall be under the command of the Requesting Agency's Chief Law
Enforcement Officer, with all the powers of a regular law enforcement officer of the Requesting
Agency, as fully as though helshe were within the jurisdictional limits of the governmental entity
where he/she is regularly employed, and his/her qualifications as a law enforcement officer
where regularly employed shall constitute his/her qualifications for such officer within the
jurisdictional limits of the Requesting Agency, and no other oath, bond, or compensation need be
made. Additionally, such Police Personnel shall have the same investigative authority as if they
were investigating criminal activity the territorial limits of the governmental for which they are
regularly employed.
Police Personnel of the Provider Agency will be released by the Requesting Agency when
their services are no longer needed.
While in the service of the Requesting Agency, Police Personnel of the Provider Agency
shall be deemed peace officers of the Requesting Agency, regardless whether they are
compensated for such service by the Provider Agency.
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VIII. ASSIGNMENTS/ JOB DUTIES
Police Personnel of the Provider Agency shall perform duties as directed.
When the need exists, Police Personnel of the Provider Agency may be assigned to
processing and transporting arrestees from the scene of incidents to designated detention
facilities. If temporary detention facilities are necessary and are deemed inadequate by design,
continuous supervision shall be provided for until permanent facilities are located.
If Police Personnel assigned to a Requesting Agency are directed or requested to do any
illegal act, each such employee shall be entitled to decline or refuse to act.
IX. WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTICIPATION
Notwithstanding any other provisions contained herein, Police Personnel assigned to the
Requesting Agency shall remain under the ultimate command of the Provider Agency.
Consequently, the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the Provider Agency may at any time, in
their sole discretion, withdraw the Provider Agency's personnel or equipment or discontinue
participation in any activity initiated pursuant to this Agreement.
X. COMPENSATION
Any Police Personnel who are assigned, designated, or ordered by the Chief Law
Enforcement Officer of the Provider Agency to perform duties pursuant to this Agreement, is
entitled to receive the same wage, salary, pension, and all other compensation and all other rights
for such service, including but not limited to injury or death benefits, and workers compensation
benefits, the same as though the service had been rendered within the jurisdictional limits of the
Provider Agency. Such Police Personnel are also entitled to payment for any reasonable
expenses incurred for travel, food, or lodging while on duty outside the jurisdictional limits of
the Provider Agency.
All wages and disability payments, pension payments, damages to equipment and clothing,
medical expenses, and travel, food, and lodging expenses shall be paid by the Provider Agency
in the same manner as though the service had been rendered within the jurisdictional limits of the
Provider Agency. The Requesting Agency shall reimburse the Provider Agency after the
payment is made and reimbursement is requested.
XL CIVIL LAWSUITS
In the event that any person performing criminal investigation and law enforcement, police
protection, or detention services pursuant to this Agreement shall be cited as a Party to any civil
lawsuit, state or federal, arising out of the performance of those services, he/she shall be entitled
to the same benefits that he/she would be entitled to receive if such civil action has arisen out of
his duties as a member of the Provider Agency and in the jurisdiction of the Provider Agency.
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Third-party claims against the Parties shall be governed by the Texas Tort Claims Act or
other appropriate statutes, ordinances, or laws of the State of Texas.
Each Party to this Agreement agrees that if legal action is brought under this Agreement,
exclusive venue shall be in Brazos County, Texas.
XH. INDEMNITY / RELEASE
To the extent provided by law and without waiving governmental immunity or the
limitations as to damages in the Texas Tort Claims Act, the Parties each individually agree
to hold the other harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, causes of
action, suits, and liabilities of every kind, including all expenses of litigation, court costs,
and attorney's fees, for injury or death to any person or damage to any property, arising
out of or in connection with the work performed under this Agreement. The Parties
hereby agree that each Party will remain solely responsible for the legal defense and any
civil liability due to the actions of a peace officer or other personnel regularly employed by
the Party. Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of any legal defense of any nature
to any claim against a Party or an agent, officer or employee of a Party.
The Requesting Agency assumes full responsibility for the services to be performed
hereunder, and hereby releases, relinquishes, and discharges the Provider Agency, its
officers, agents, and employees from all claims, demands, and causes of action of every kind
and character, including the cost of defense thereof, for any injury to or death of any person
and any loss of or damage to any property that is caused by, alleged to be caused by, arising
out of, or in connection with the services, personnel, or equipment provided by the Provider
Agency under this Agreement. This release shall apply regardless of whether said claims,
demands, and causes of action are covered in whole or in part by insurance and regardless of
whether such injury, death, loss, or damage was caused in whole or in part by the negligence
of the Provider Agency, its officers, agents, and employees, or any third party.
XU1 RESERVATION OF IMMUNITY
It is expressly understood and agreed that, in the execution of this Agreement, no Party
waives, nor shall be deemed hereby to waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be
available to it against claims arising from any activity conducted pursuant to this Agreement.
XIV. EXPENDING FUNDS
Each Party that performs services or furnishes aid pursuant to this Agreement shall do so
with funds available from current revenues of the Party. No Party shall be liable for failure to
expend funds to provide aid hereunder.
XV. VALIDITY
The validity of this Agreement and of any of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and
duties of the Parties hereunder, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
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XVL EXECUTION / EFFECTIVE DATE / TERMINATION
This Agreement shall become effective immediately upon execution by all the Parties and
shall continue in effect until terminated as provided herein.
Any Party to this Agreement may terminate its participation in this Agreement by providing
thirty (30) days written notice as provided herein to the Presiding Officer of every other Party.
Termination of participation in this Agreement by a Party or Parties shall not affect the continued
operation of this Agreement between and among the remaining Parties and this Agreement shall
continue in force and remain binding on the remaining Parties.
XVII. MODIFICATION
This Agreement may only be amended or modified by the mutual agreement of the Parties
hereto in writing.
This instrument contains all commitments and agreements of the Parties, and oral and
written commitments not contained herein shall have no force or effect to alter any terms or
conditions of this Agreement.
XHL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS
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.
XIX. WAIVER
The failure of any Parry to insist, in one or more instances, on strict performance of any of
the requirements of this Agreement will not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of such
requirements in future instances, but such requirements will continue and remain in full force
and effect.
XX. SEVERABILITY
If one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement is, for any reason, held to be
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability
shall not effect any other provision of this Agreement and the Agreement shall be construed as if
the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable term or provision had never been contained in it.
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XXL NOTICES
Any notices, approval, consent, or communication by one Parry to another must be in
writing and may be by personal delivery or registered or certified United States Mail, properly
addressed to the respective Parties as follows:
COLLEGE STATION:
Chief of Police
Michael Clancey
College Station Police Department
2611 Texas Avenue S.
College Station, Texas 77840
Additional Contact Information:
Tele: (979) 764-3605
E-Mail: mclancey@ cstx.gov
Fax (409) 764-3468
with copy to:
City Manager
Glenn Brown
City Of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue South.
College Station, Texas 77840
Tele: (979) 764-3510
E-Mail: gbrown@ cstx.gov
Fax: (979) 7646377
BRYAN:
Chief of Police
Mike Strope
Bryan Police Department
301 South Texas Avenue
Bryan, Texas 77803
Tele: (979) 209-5387
E-Mail: stropem@bryantx.gov
Fax: (979) 209-5388
with copy to:
Acting City Manager
Kean Register
300 South Texas Avenue
Bryan, Texas 77803
Tele: (979) 209-5100
E-Mail: kegister@bryantx.gov
Fax: (979) 209-5106
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BRAZOS COUNTY:
Sheriff
Chris Kirk
Brazos County Sheriffs Department
300 East 29`s Street, Suite 105
Bryan, Texas, 77803
with copy to:
County Judge
Randy Sims
Brazos County
300 East 29's Street, Suite 114
Bryan, Texas 77803
UNIVERSITY:
Director of University Police
Elmer Schneider
Texas A&M University Police Department
1231 TAMU
1111 Research Parkway
College Station, Texas, 77843-1231
with copy to:
Tele: (979) 361-4148
E-Mail: chriskirk@highsheriff.com
Fax: (979) 361-4170
Tele: (979) 3614102
E-Mail: rsims@co.brazos.tx.us
Fax: (979) 823-6593
Tele: (979) 845-8058
E-Mail: eschneider@tamu.edu
Fax: (979) 862-8109
President
Tele: (979) 845-2217
Robert M. Gates
E-Mail: rgates@tamu.edu
Texas A&M University
Fax: (979) 845-5027
8s' Floor Rudder Tower
College Station, Texas 77843-1246
BLINN• Additional Contact Information:
Chief of Police
Bill May
Blinn Police Department
with copy to:
President
Donald E. Welter
Blinn College
902 College Avenue
Brenham, Texas 77833
Tele:
(979) 209-7418
E-Mail:
bmay@blinn.edu
Fax
(979) 209-7448
Tele: (979) 830-4112
E-Mail: bkrebs@blinn.edu
Fax: (979) 830-4116
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XXH. INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT
The Parties expressly acknowledge that each Party to this Agreement is a local government
as that term is defined in the Interlocal Cooperation Act. Nothing in this Agreement will be
construed as a waiver or relinquishment by either Party of its right to claim such exemptions,
privileges and immunities as may be provided by law.
XXHI. HEADINGS
The article headings in this Agreement are used for convenience and reference purposes
only and are not intended to define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of any provision of this
Agreement and shall have no meaning or effect upon its interpretation.
XXIV. JURISDICTION
This Agreement is construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas
and is performable in Brazos County, Texas.
EXECUTED this the day of 2006 by
COLLEGE STATION.
XXv. WARRANTY
The Agreement has been officially authorized by the governing or controlling body of each
Party and each signatory to this Agreement guarantees and warrants that the signatory has full
authority to execute this Agreement and to legally bind the respective Party to this Agreement.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
By:
RON SILVIA
Mayor
ATTEST:
CONNIE HOOKS
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas,
on this day personally appeared RON SILVIA, Mayor of College Station, Texas, known to me
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me
that she executed it for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and in the capacity
therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this day of
A.D. 2006.
Notary Public, State of Texas
My Commission Expires: _
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EXECUTED this the day of 2006 by
BRYAN.
By:
ATTEST:
CITY OF BRYAN
ERNIE WENTRCEK
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mary Lynn Strata
City Secretary
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
City Attorney
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas,
on this day personally appeared Ernie Wentrcek, Mayor of Bryan, Texas, known to me to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that
she executed it for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and in the capacity therein
stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this
- A.D. 2006.
Notary Public, State of Texas
My Commission Expires: _
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EXECUTED this the .2o4~- day of U h-Q ~ , 2006 by
BRAZOSCOUNTY .
By:
ATTEST:
COUNTY OF
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
6Atto y 1?o.4"y W • 4"0irse•,
Karen McQueen
County Clerk
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas,
on this day personally appeared RANDY SIMS, County Judge of Brazos County, Texas, known
to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged
to me that he executed it for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and in the
capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this ~20fi- day of
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DE891E LOCKLEOOE
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EXECUTED this the _ day of 2006 by
UNIVERSITY.
By:
ATTEST:
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Robert Gates
President
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Texas A&M University
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Attorney
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas,
on this day personally appeared Robert Gates, President of Texas A&M University, College
Station, Texas, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing
instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed it for the purposes and consideration
therein expressed, and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this
A.D. 2006.
Notary Public, State of Texas
My Commission Expires: _
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EXECUTED this the _ day of 2006 by
BLINN.
By:
ATTEST:
BLINN COLLEGE
Donald Voelter
President
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Blinn College
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Attorney
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas,
on this day personally appeared Donald Voelter, President of Blinn College, Bryan, Texas,
known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and
acknowledged to me that she executed it for the purposes and consideration therein expressed,
and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER My HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this
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Notary Public, State of Texas
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