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BRAZOSCOUNTY
BRYAN,TEXAS
NOTICE OF MEETING
AND AGENDA
1606 AUG 25 P 49
E3 kt05 44141y- BRYAN. TEXAS
-DEPUTY
BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY WILL MEET IN REGULAR
SESSION ON 29 AUGUST 2006 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS
COURTROOM OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 300 E. 26TH STREET,
SUITE 115, BRYAN, TEXAS.
1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Peters.
2. Call for citizen's input and/or concerns.
Consider and take action on agenda items 3 - 21:
3. Budget Amendment 05/06-45.1 thru 05/06-45.11.
4. Personnel Change of Status.
5. Payment of Claims.
6. Proclamation 06-009 establishing September 2006 as National Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month.
7. Memorandum of Understanding between the Brazos County Juvenile Board and San
Antonio Positive Solutions, Inc. for the purpose of providing educational services to the
Brazos County Academy (BCA) program. The BCA program serves as an alternative
placement for juvenile dispositions.
8. Computer Equipment Lease Agreement with San Antonio Positive Solutions, Inc. for
the lease of computer equipment used by the Brazos County Academy (BCA) program.
9. Request from Commissioner Lloyd Wassermann for payment of lodging expenses
while attending the Texas Association of Counties 2006 Annual Conference. The host
hotel was full, and the rate is above what Brazos County allows.
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10. Appointment of Theresa Diaz as the Brazos County Temporary Bilingual Coordinator.
Nombramiento de Theresa Diaz coma la Coordinadora Bilingue Temporal del
Condado de Brazos.
11. Agreement to Protect the Confidentiality of Texas Workforce Commission records that
are made available to Brazos County for use in the collection of various court costs,
fines and fees.
12. Request from Margaret Meece, Precinct 2.1 Justice of the Peace, for permission to
purchase five 19" flat panel monitors from the JP Technology Fund, Minor Computer
Hardware (Division 24005000 67203000).
13. Tax Refund Applications for the following:
a. David K. Brewer e. Gordon R. Hitzfelder
b. Christen M. Muzny f. James K. & Sonya A. Sellers
c. Helen Jean Monteilh (2) g. John McCants & Leony R. Gleen
d. Oscar Martin Estate h. Paul & Martha Morales
14. Appointment of a Committee to work with Patterson Architects and Maintenance
Director Carlos Guitron on the remodeling of the County Administrative Building.
15. Permission to advertise the following bids:
a. 2006-042 Hot Mix Asphalt d. 2006-046 Purchase of Motor Graders
b. 2006-043 Culverts, various types e. 2006-047 Jail Commissary
c. 2006-045 Aggregate for Surface Treatment
16. Award of RFP 2006-032, Collection Services for Delinquent Criminal and Civil Court
costs, Fines, Attorney Fees and Restitution to the Law Firm of McCreary, Veselka,
Bragg and Allen.
17. Award of RFP 2006-035, Lease Space for the Community Emergency Operations
Center, to Fibertown contingent upon the approval of interlocal agreements between
Brazos County and the City of Bryan, City of College Station, and Texas A&M
University.
18. Change Order No. 0011 to furnish and install an emergency floor drain approximately
12" below the dirt floor of the Covered Arena.
19. Revised Final Plat of North Country Estates Phase 13, 34.32 acre tract, G. H. Coleman
survey, A-10, Brazos County, Texas. Site is located in Precinct 2.
20. Payment Authorization in the amount of $92.54 from the Brazos Center to Suddenlink
for cable service. The existing purchase order was with Cox Cable and had to be closed
when the company changed its name to Suddenlink.
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21. Payment Authorization in the amount of $880.00 from the Precinct 1 Constable's
Office to Lawman Badge Company. A purchase order was not obtained in advance.
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 available. Any request for sign
interpretive services must be made two business days before the meeting. To make arrangements, call (979) 361-4102.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 29, 2006
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, August 29, 2006 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.
There was no citizen input/and or concerns.
The Court next considered Budget Amendment #05/06-45.1
through 45.11 that would transfer funds from CO Issue 2003 to
CO Issue 2004; set up the CLEAR Team Grant; reallocate funds
for County Court at Law #1, Commissioners Court, Emergency
Management, Auditor's Office, County Clerk, Juvenile Services,
272nd District Court, and 361st District Court; and recognize
the value of donated material. On motion by Commissioner
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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 Wassermann, 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:
7022685 through 7022959
On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner
Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as
submitted.
The County Judge read aloud Proclamation #06-009
designating the month of September, 2006 as "National
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month". The Court urges all
citizens to join in this campaign to save lives, create
awareness and continue the fight against cancer. On motion by
the County Judge, seconded by Commissioners Wassermann,
Peters, Mallard and Cauley, the Court moved to proclaim the
month of September 2006, as "National Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month" throughout Brazos County. The County Judge
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then presented the signed Proclamation to Mrs. Vickie Beniger
and her daughter Erin who is afflicted with cancer.
The next matter before the Court was consideration of a
Memorandum of Understanding between Brazos County Juvenile
Board and San Antonio Positive Solutions, Inc. to provide
educational services to the Brazos County Academy (BCA)
program. The BCA program serves as an alternative placement
for juvenile dispositions. Positive Solutions Charter School
agrees to provide state educational services for funds
received form the State of Texas as a result of student daily
attendance at the Brazos County Juvenile Services Department.
On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner
Peters, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Memorandum
of Understanding. A copy is attached.
The Court next considered entering into a Computer Lease
Agreement with San Antonio Positive Solutions, Inc. for
computer equipment along with an additional memory module for
each PC. This will be used in the Brazos County Academy (BCA)
program. The rental charge is $1.00 per annum. Term of the
lease is for a twelve (12) month period. On motion by
Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Wassermann, the
Court voted unanimously to enter into agreement with San
Antonio Positive Solutions, Inc. and authorized the County
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Judge to execute the Agreement on behalf of Brazos County. A
copy of the Agreement is attached.
The court next considered a request from Commissioner
Lloyd Wassermann for payment of lodging expenses while
attending the Texas Association of Counties 2006 Annual
Conference. The host hotel was full and the overflow hotel
rates exceeded the allowable per diem rate. On motion by the
County Judge, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted
unanimously to approve the request for payment of lodging
expenses.
The next matter before the Court was the appointment of
Theresa Diaz as the Brazos County Temporary Bilingual
Coordinator. Ms. Diaz will assist in the recruiting and
training of bilingual poll workers along with other duties. On
motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner
Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to approve the
appointment of Theresa Diaz.
The Court next considered entering into Agreement with
the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to protect the
confidentiality of the TWC documents. The information and
documentation maintained by the Texas Workforce Commission in
its role as the state level administrator of the unemployment
compensation program is confidential under state and federal
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law. Disclosure of information is on condition of the faithful
adherence to the terms of the agreement. On motion by
Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the
Court voted unanimously to enter into Agreement with the Texas
Workforce Commission and authorized the County Judge to
execute the document. A copy is attached.
The Court next considered a request by Judge Margaret
Meece, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2-1 for permission to
purchase five 19 inch flat panel monitors from the JP
Technology Fund, Minor Computer Hardware. Cost of the monitors
is $1,315.00. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by
Commissioner Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to approve
the request.
The next matter for consideration was approval of tax
refund applications from the following individuals and/or
companies:
a) David K. Brewer, Over Payment $485.76
b) Christen M. Muzny, Over Payment $6.69
c) Helen Jean Monteilh (2), Over Payment $32.16 & $34.10
d) Oscar Martin Estate, Over Payment $100.00
e) Gordon R. Hitzfelder, Over Payment $61.31
f) James K. & Sonya A. Sellers, Over Payment $2,459.85
g) John McCants & Leony R. Gleen, Over Payment $1,478.89
h) Paul & Martha Morales, Over Payment $208.62
On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner
Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to approve the tax refund
applications.
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The Court next considered the appointment of individuals
to serve on committees to work with Patterson Architects and
Maintenance Director, Carlos Guitron on the remodeling of the
County Administrative Building. On motion by Commissioner
Peters, seconded by Commissioner Mallard, the Court voted
unanimously to appoint the attached list of individuals to the
committees.
The next matter for consideration was approval for the
Purchasing Agent to advertise the following bids:
a) 2006-042, Hot Mix Asphalt
b) 2006-043, Culverts, various types
c) 2006-045, Aggregate for Surface Treatment
d) 2006-046, Purchase of Motor Graders
e) 2006-047, Jail Commissary
On motion by Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner
Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the
Purchasing Agent to advertise for the previously noted bids.
The Court next considered awarding RFP No. 2006-032,
Collection Services for Delinquent Criminal and Civil Court
Costs, Fines, Attorney Fees and Restitution. Becky Stephens,
Assistant Purchasing Agent recommended acceptance of the RFP
submitted by the law firm of McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and
Allen. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by
Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to accept the
recommendation of the Assistant Purchasing Agent and award the
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contract to McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen
RFQ tabulation is attached.
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A copy of the
The Court next considered awarding RFP No. 2006-035,
Lease Space for Community Emergency Operations Ctr. On motion
by Commissioner Mallard, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the
Court voted unanimously to table consideration.
The next matter before the Court was Change Order No.
0011-To Install Floor Drain for Covered Arena in the Expo
Center. This will increase the contract amount by $5,900.00.
On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner
Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the change
order. A copy is attached.
The Court next considered approval of the Final Plat of
North Country Estates Phase 13, 34.32 Acres in Precinct 2.
Richard Vance, County Engineer, stated that he had reviewed
the plat and offered the following comment:
1) Add the word "Revised" to the title block
of the plat.
The County Judge moved to approve the Final Plat subject to
the developer complying with the exception noted by the
County Engineer. Commissioner Wassermann seconded the
motion. Commissioners Wassermann, Mallard, Cauley and the
County Judge voted "Aye". Commissioner Peters abstained
because he is related to the developer. The motion carried.
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The next matter before the Court was consideration of a
payment authorization in the amount of $92.54 from the Brazos
Center to Suddenlink for cable service. The existing purchase
order had to be closed when Cox Cable changed its name to
Suddenlink. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by
Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve
the payment authorization.
The Court proceeded to consider another payment
authorization. This one, in the amount of $880.00, is from
Constable, Precinct 1 to Lawman Badge Company. No purchase
order was obtained in advance. On motion by Commissioner
Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted
unanimously to approve the payment authorization.
There were no announcements of interest items and
possible future agenda topics.
Under citizen input and/or concerns, the following
spoke:
Sheriff
a) Informed the Court that the jail population
is down, but the jail is still over
populated.
Under Agency/Board/Committee reports by Court members,
the following spoke:
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County Judge
a) He told everyone in attendance that
they might want to take a look at the
Expo site. They were pouring
concrete. Things are really moving
along. Building erection will start
September 20.
Commissioner Mallard
a) Friday, representatives from Bryan,
College Station and the County went to
Travis County to look at a clinic run
by the County. Travis County is saving
lots of money. The clinic deals with
routine problems for employees and
dependants. No co-pay is required.
b) TIF #16 (Northgate) committee met last
night and it will be coming to court
for approval.
Commissioner Cauley
a) The Riverside sewer project is much
larger than the grant will fund. What
was planned will not work so we will
need to look at alternate funding.
County Judge
a) There is a workshop scheduled at 10:00
a.m. today.
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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
August 29, 2006 have been examined and are approved in open
Court this the 94fl- day of 2006, in Bryan,
Brazos County, Texas.
County
Lloyd-'Wassermann
Commissioner, Precinct 1
Duane Peters Kenny Malla
Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3
Carey Ca e Jr.
Commissi ner, Precinc 4
Attest:
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Karin McQue~j~
County Clerk
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 2005-2006 BUDGET YEAR
NO. 05/06-45.1 thru 05/06-45.11
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On this the 291h day of August 2006 at a regular meeting 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 29 August 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 29`h day of August 2006.
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS.
By:
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 - 45.1
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FD
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
4904
47010000
CR
Reserve Fund Balance
316,310.00
4904
63491004
80440000
DR
Land
316,310.00
4800
47010000
DR
Reserve Fund Balance
316,310.00
4800
6348100
80440000
CR
Land
316,310.00
CO Issue 2004 and CO Issue 2003:
To increase the reserve fund balance of CO Issue 2004 and decrease the reserve fund balance of
CO Issue 2003 based on the actual reserve fund balance of FY2005.
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FD
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
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ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
3201
46050000
CR
Matching Funds
101,971.0
0
3201
48047500
CR
Grant - CID
226,370.00
3201
282200
51610000
DR
Hour] - Staff
12,000.00
3201
282200
51615000
DR
Hourl -Law Enforcement
110,000.00
3201
282200
51991100
DR
Grant Match
22,000.00
3201
282200
51810000
DR
Longevity - Coun
800.00
3201
282200
53100000
DR
Social Security
9,800.00
3201
282200
53101000
DR
Flex Benefit Admin. Fee
70.00
3201
282200
53200000
DR
Retirement
14,500.00
3201
282200
53300000
DR
Health Insurance
16,000.00
3201
282200
53320000
DR
Dental Insurance
300.00
3201
282200
53800000
DR
Workers' Com .
3,000.00
3201
282200
53900000
DR
Unemployment
110.00
3201
282200
53991100
DR
Benefits - Match
8,000.00
3201
282200
71400000
DR
Contractural Services - PO
7,362.00
3201
282200
61801000
DR
Travel
1,500.00
3201
282200
67230000
DR
Copier
4,729.00
3201
282200
67281000
DR
Equipment - Electronic
3,060.00
3201
282200
80310000
DR
800 MHz Communication S ste
66,467.00
3201
282200
60030000
DR
Canine Supplies
300.00
3201
282200
60170000
DR
Co ier/Printer Supplies
150.00
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3201
282200
60600000
DR
Office Supplies
750.00
3201
282200
61060000
DR
Bonds
100.00
3201
282200
61120000
DR
Confidential Funds
4,000.00
3201
282200
61400000
DR
Vehicle Insurance
5,000.00
3201
282200
61460000
DR
Pagers
298.00
3201
282200
61730000
Telephone - Lon Distance
335.00
3201
282200
61740000
Telephones
5,272.00
3201
282200
61750000
Cellular Phones
2,114.00
3201
282200
65200000
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Co ier Maintenance
322.00
3201
282200
65320000
E ui ment Maintenance
50.00
3201
282200
65350000
DR
Gasoline
9,994.00
3201
282200
65950000
DR
Vehicle Maintenance
1,500.00
3201
282200
72680000
DR
Securit Services
222.00
3201
282200
71506000
DR
Office Rent
18,236.00
CLEAR Team - To set u
the budg
et for the rant period 4/1/06 - 9/30/06.
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 05/06 - 45.8
FD
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
010
0 21000100
59100000
CR
DDEA
0100
21000100
61110000
DR
Conference & Seminar Fees
200
00
E ,000.00
0100
21000100
61801000
DR
Travel
.
1.800.00
To reallocate funds to cover the conference and travel costs.
It is to allow three deputy clerks to attend the Texas College of Probate Jud es' Annual Meeting.,
September 21-23, 2006 in Irving, Texas.
BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 05/06 - 45.9
8/29/2006
FD
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
0100
31000300
60350000
CR
Food & Food Supplements
1,600.00
0100
31000100
67670000
DR
Printers
1,600.00
0100
31010000
71500000
CR
Rental - Equipment
4,600.00
0100
31000200
67050000
DR
Appliances
4,600.00
0100
31000200
60350000
CR
Food & Food Supplements
3,050.00
0100
31000200
67050000
DR
Appliances
3,050.00
Juvenile Services:
To reallocate funds between divisions to cover the costs of printers and a liances.
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 05/06 - 45.10
8/29/2006
FD
DIV
ACCT
PROD
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
0100
22100100
61110000
CR
Conference & Seminar Fees
80.00
0100
22100100
61931000
CR
Visiting Judges
90.00
0100
22100100
61620000
CR
Subscriptions & Publications
300.00
0100
22100100
61280000
CR
Dues
300.00
0100
22100100
60600000
CR
Office Supplies
150.00
0100
22100100
59100000
CR
DDEA
600.00
0100
2210010
60360000
CR
Furniture
50.00
0100
22100100
52500000
DR
Contract Services
350.00
0100
22100100
61801000
DR
Travel
450.00
0100
2210010
61900000
DR
Visiting - Court Reporters
550.00
0100
22100100
61490000
DR
Petit Jury Expense
170.00
0100
22100100
60170000
DR
Co ier/Printer Supplies
50.00
272nd District Court:
To reallocate funds amon various line items.
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PERSONNEL
CHANGE OF STATUS REQUESTS
Commissioner Court Date: August 29, 2006
Department Submitting Information: Human Resources
Purpose of Submissions: Consider and Take Action on
Department Submitting Employee Request Action Requested
Request(s) Applies To
District Clerk Chavarria, Andria
Davis, Betty
Eckstrom, Bethany
Enloe, Jennifer
Kibler, Alissa
Kuykendall, Holly
Lee, Susan
Montoya, Esperanea
Spittler, Mary Ann
Juvenile Services Blankenship, Marc
Costello, Robert
Hightower, Joselyn
Robinson, Leonard
Promotion
Promotion
Promotion
Resignation
Promotion
Promotion
New Hire
Resignation
Promotion
Demotion
Resignation
State Stipend
Step Increase
Approved in Commissioners' Court: August 2!
County Judge's or Commissioner's Signature:
(This Copy to be attached to minutes)
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE BRAZOS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD
AND SAN ANTONIO POSITIVE SOLUTIONS, INC.
(POSITIVE SOLUTIONS CHARTER SCHOOL)
FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into between the Brazos
County Juvenile Board (BCJB) and Positive Solutions Charter School located at 1325 North Flores, Suite 100,
San Antonio, Texas 78212.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this MOU is for Positive Solutions Charter School to provide educational services to the
Brazos County Academy (BCA) program. The BCA program serves as an alternative placement forjuvenile
dispositions.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD
The BCJB will provide the facility, (to include general maintenance) utilities, (to include telephone/s and
Internet access) furniture (to include student tables, chairs, computer hardware) for the operations of the
Brazos County Academy program. BCJB will also provide an on-site Probation Officer for case management
and supervision of the students assigned to the Brazos County Academy, and Activities Instructors to provide
security, maintenance of student discipline and auxiliary services to include counseling, anger management,
motivational and physical education classes, etc. BCJS will provide one instructor to assist with academic
instructional services at the Academy. The Special Program Manager will provide the supervision of all county
personnel assigned to the Brazos County Academy and the ultimate responsibility of all county personnel
assigned to the program belongs to the Executive Officer of the Brazos County Juvenile Services Department.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITIVE SOLUTIONS CHARTER SCHOOL
Positive Solutions Charter School will provide all aspects of the appropriate educational services for
the Brazos County Academy Program that are legally required by the State of Texas. This will include a
certified teacher-student class ratio of 1:18 and one (1) full time Office Assistant. A substitute teacher will be
utilized if the certified teacher will be absent from class on five or more consecutive school days. Payment for
the teacher will be provided by Positive Solutions Charter School. Positive Solutions Charter School will
provide at a minimum fours hours of academics per day. Curriculum, assessment, technology and all
mandated requirements set by the State of Texas Education Agency through the Texas Education Code as it
applies to Charter Schools in the State of Texas will be provided by Positive Solutions Charter School.
Positive Solutions Charter School will make its best effort to meet educational needs of each student assigned
to the Brazos County Academy to included Limited English Proficiency and Special Needs Students. The
supervision of Positive Solutions Charter School personnel and the academic program will be the responsibility
of Positive Solutions Charter School's Superintendent or designee. In addition, Positive Solutions Charter
School will be responsible for maintaining accurate daily attendance records, and for submitting all required
reports to the Texas Education Agency. Positive Solutions Charter School personnel will work closely with the
Special Program Manager of Juvenile Services to assure successful operation of the Brazos County Academy
Program/Positive Solutions Charter School located in Bryan, Texas.
Positive Solutions Charter School will provide 180 days of student instructional service.
Positive Solutions Charter School will provide office/classroom supplies, and other such inventory for
the successful operations of the academic services of the BCA.
Positive Solutions Charter school in conjunction with the Special Program Manager will coordinate the
receiving and transfer of students with the appropriate school district including admission documentation, ARD,
transcripts of grades, special education records, student withdrawals etc.
Positive Solutions Charter School as part of its contractual obligation to provide educational services to
the Brazos County Academy, shall keep the Computer Equipment in good working order so that it is operable
during all educational instruction hours. Positive Solutions Charter School shall abide by the lease agreement
between Brazos County and San Antonio Positive Solutions Charter School if there be any.
FUNDING
Positive Solutions Charter School agrees to provide the above state educational services for funds
received from the State of Texas as a result of student daily attendance at the Brazos County Academy
program. The Brazos County Juvenile Board, Brazos County Commissioners Court, Brazos County Juvenile
Services Department or any other entity of Brazos County will not be responsible for providing any form of
financial support to Positive Solutions Charter School for any services rendered.
Brazos County will be awarded only the daily attendance funding for students attending the Academy
under the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.
ADMINISTRATION OF TAAS/TAKS
In accordance with the Texas Education Code, Positive Solutions Charter School will be responsible
for administering all aspects of the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS)/Texas Assessment of
Knowledge Skills (TAKS) to students assigned to the Brazos County Academy program.
MISCELLANEOUS
Consistent with the Texas Education Code and the Texas Juvenile Justice Code, the parties hereto
agree to use their best efforts to expedite the administrative and judicial processing of all cases related to this
MOU.
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, but without waiver or expansion of any limits established by
the Texas Tart Claims Act, each part of the MOU will indemnify and hold harmlessly the other parties and their
officers, employees and agents from and any and all claims proximately caused by negligence, breach, or
other act of omission by the indemnifying part of its officers, employees, or agents.
In accordance with the Texas Education Code, the Brazos County Juvenile Board, Brazos County
Commissioners Court and employees of the Brazos County Juvenile Services Department are immune from
liability to the same extent as Positive Solutions Charter School Directors, Superintendent employees and
volunteers are immune from liability.
If any provisions, sections, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this MOU, or the
application of same to any person or set of circumstances, is for any reason held by a court or competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provision hereof will remain in full force and
effect.
This MOU, together with the instrument heretofore incorporated by reference and attachments hereto,
contains the entire agreement between parties with respect to the subject matter thereof No other agreement,
statement, or promise made by or to any employee, officer, official, or agents of any party that is not contained
herein is not of any force or effect. Any modifications to the terms hereof must be in writing and signed by all
parties.
The individuals executing this MOU on behalf of the respective parties below represent to each other
and to others that all appropriate and necessary actions have been taken to authorize the individual who is
executing this MOU to so o on behalf of the Party for which his or her signature appears, and that there are no
other parties or entities required to execute this MOU in order for the same to be an authorized and binding
agreement on the Party for whom the individual is signing this MOU, and that each individual affixing his or her
signature hereto is authorized, is valid and effective on the date hereof.
The death or attempted suicide of a student occurring at the Brazos County Academy program must
be reported immediately to the Brazos County Sheriffs Office, the Brazos County Juvenile Board, the student's
parent(s) or legal guardian. And, a written report must be submitted to the Texas Juvenile Probation
Commission within twenty-four (24) hours of the event.
Any allegations of abuse or neglect of a student assigned to the Brazos County Academy Program
must be documented and reported immediately to Positive Solutions Charter School Superintendent, Brazos
County Sheriffs Officer for investigation, as required by Chapter 261, Texas Family Code. And, a written report
must be submitted to the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission within twenty-four (24) hours of the event.
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TERMS OF THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The term of this MOU is from the effective date of this signing by all Parties involved through August
2, 2007.
Renewal will be made on a year-to-year basis by mutual consent of the Parties.
Termination of this agreement may take place with 60 days notice provided by either party.
This MOU is executed in multiple original, each of which shall have the full force and effect of an
original document, and each of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
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EXECUTED this the -14"' day of August 2006.
Randy Ws, County Judge
Chaff an, Brazos County Juvenile Board
Arturo. Suare , upedntendent
Positive Solutions Charter School
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COMPUTER EQUIPMENT LEASE
This Lease is made this the 141 day of AUGUST , 2006 , between BRAZOS
COUNTY, TEXAS, herein referred to as Lessor, and SAN ANTONIO POSITIVE SOLUTIONS, INC., 1325
North Flores, San Antonio, Texas 78212, herein referred to as Lessee.
1. Equipment and Rent
Subject to the terms and conditions of this lease, Lessor leases to Lessee and Lessee hires from
Lessor the following computer equipment: along with an additional memory module for each PC listed below,
the same being Product #174224-621 for 128MB SDRAM 133 DIMM ALL.
PC's: Compaq EVO D500 UltraSlim 1.4 GHZ: V239KL7ZA028; V239KL7ZA029;
V239KL7ZA030; V239KL7ZA031; V239KL7ZA032; V239KL7ZA033; V239KUZA034;
V239KL7ZA035; V239KL7ZA036; V239KL7ZA037.
Compaq IPAQ C800 PC:
6XICJDVZLOA6;6X1CJDVZB036.
UPS: Compaq Pro UPS 500: 527B201LSNJ02S; 527B201LSNJO2U; 527B201LSNJ034:
527B201LSNJODE; 527B201LSNJODG; 527B201LSNJODK;527B2011LSNJOEI;
527B201LSNJOE2; 5276201LSNJOE3; 527B201LSNJOE5; 527B201LSMY09U;
527B291 LSMYOBE.
Monitors: Compaq S7500 17": 228CP76PH057; 228CP76PH060; 228CP76PH061;
228CP76PH062; 228CP76PH063; 228CP76PH066; 228CP76PH072;
228CP76PH249; 228CP76PH359; 228CP76PH369
Compaq S720:
143CP43AA636;143CP43AA637
(Herein collectively the "Equipment") at the rental charge of One and NO/100 Dollars ($1.00)
per annum.
2. Term of Lease
Any item of equipment subject to this lease shall have an initial term of approximately twelve (12)
months from the effective date hereof. Renewal of this lease will be made annually thereafter on the
anniversary of the effective date upon the mutual agreement of the parties. This lease shall automatically
terminate upon the termination of that certain Memorandum of Understanding between the parties related to
providing education services at the Brazos County Academy.
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3. Maintenance
Lessee shall be responsible for keeping the Equipment in good working order and making all
necessary adjustments, parts replacements and repairs. Lessor shall assign Lessee, its three (3) year
manufacturer's warranty on all of the Equipment. Lessee shall have full and free access to the Equipment in
order to make necessary repairs and maintenance during the Lessor's business hours. Lessee, as part of its
contractual obligation to provide education services to the Brazos County Academy, shall keep the Equipment
in good working orders so that it is operable during all educational instruction hours. Lessee shall be
responsible for obtaining and maintaining the proper licensing of all software installed on the Equipment.
4. Risk of Loss
The Equipment shall be installed and at all times during the lease term shall remain on Lessor's
property. Should necessary repairs require the removal of the Equipment from Lessor's property, Lessee shall
obtain written consent for such removal. At all times during which the Equipment is in the possession of
Lessee, Lessee shall bear all risk of loss or damage to the equipment while on Lessors property except for
Lessee's intentional destruction of the equipment.
5. Alterations and Attachments
No alterations in or attachments to the equipment shall be made without Lessor's prior written
approval, which approval shall not be reasonably withheld. If, after written approval has been obtained, the
alterations or attachments interfere with the normal and satisfactory operation or maintenance of any of the
equipment in such manner as to create a safety hazard, Lessee shall, on notice from Lessor to the effect,
promptly remove the alterations or attachments and restore the equipment to its normal use.
6. Termination
Either party may terminate this lease upon thirty (30) days written notice.
7. Title to Equipment
The equipment shall remain the property of Lessor.
8. Notice
Any notice or other communication given under this lease shall be in writing and mailed if to Lessor, to
1904 West Highway 21, Bryan, Texas 77803, Attn: Collin A. Coker, and to the I.T. Department, 202 East 27th
Street, Suite 102, Bryan, Texas 77803, Attn: Eric Caldwell, and if to Lessee, to 1325 North Flores, San
Antonio, Texas 78212, Attn: Arturo Suarez, or to such other address as such party shall have designated by
notice in writing. Such notice or communication shall be deemed delivered when sent prepaid, certified mail,
return receipt requested.
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9. Governing Law
The lease shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas and constitutes the entire agreement
between Lessor and Lessee with respect to the furnishings of equipment and the service thereof. This contract
is performable in Brazos County, Texas
10. Waiver, Amendment or Modification
No provision of this lease shall be deemed waived, amended, or modified by either party unless such
waiver, amendment or modification is in writing, signed by the party against whom it is sought to enforce the
waiver, amendment or modification.
IN WITNESS, the parties have executed this lease at Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, the day and year
first above written.
BRAZOS NTY, TF~~ SAN ANTONIO POSITIVE SOLUTIONS, IN C.
Randy Sims unt Judge Artur uarez, Dire CEO
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CONSMUMON GROUP"
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Brazos County
300 East 26th Street
Bryan, TX 77803
Attn: Randy Sims
RE: Exposition Center
Hunt Job No. 3096
Subject: Hunt Construction Group, Inc.Potential Change Order No. 011
Hunt Construction Group, Inc. is hereby respectfully submitting for your review and approval the
above subject change item in the amount of $5,900.00 five thousand nine hundred dollars. This
amount will be funded by Owner Contingency.
Please refer to the attached Potential Change Order Break Down, corresponding
subcontractor(s) quotation and the Document initiating this change.
If you agree with the work to be performed and the associated cost, please signify your approval by
signing in the space provided below. Receipt of the signed original will indicate acceptance of this
quote. A change order will also be issued to adjust the respective Subcontractor(s) contract
amount and scope of work accordingly once an executed change order is received from the
Owner.
If you should have any questions regarding this change item, please do not hesitate to contact me
at the jobsite office.
Sincerely
Corbyn Roberts
Project Manager
cc: PC) File: 011
P Y the tect Date
Approved b Owner Date
Hunt Construction Group, Inc.
1700 State Highway 21W, Bryan, Texas 77803
Phone: (979) 822-9318 Fax: (979) 822-9429 w ..huntconstructiongroup.cotn
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Mr. Randy Sims
Brazos County
300 East 26th Street
Bryan, TX 77803
RE: Potential Change Order Break Down PCO No. 011
Exposition Center - 3096
Dear Mr. Sims,
We have finalized gathering all the required quotations for PCO Number 011 for the following extra work:
Area Drain for Covered Arena . We have reviewed the scopes of work and have verified that all extra
work items are in compliance with our contract agreement. The following is a detailed itemization of all
extra costs.
Item
Description
Amount Proposed
Contractor
001
Fumish and Install a fully
$5,900.00
Glenn Fuqua, Inc
operational emergency floor drain
approximatly 12" below the dirt
floor in the North West corner of
the covered arena. Drain is to
connect to inlet box #8.
Total Amount $5,900.00
If you have any questions regarding this Potential Change Order, please call me at your earliest
convenience.
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