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NOTICE OF MEETING
FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COURT
JANE LONG ANNEX, RICHMOND, TEXAS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1997
9:00 O'CLOCK A.M.
IMAGED S J q
ON
AGENDA
PAGES
4,7.
DATE
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1.
Call to Order.
2.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Approve minutes of meetings of January 7, 1997.
4.
Announcements and Public Comments.
5.
Approve line item transfers in budgets and funds.
6.
Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel and enter into record the out·
of-state travel requests for elected officials.
7.
Approve agreements/contracts
8.
Consider approving support of change in Alternative Dispute Resolution funding statute.
9.
Consider approving FaxBack contract renewal proposal, as prepared by Outsource
Communications.
10.
Consider appointing members to Library Board.
II.
Consider appointing committee to oversee construction of Sugar Land Library .
12.
Discuss and consider Commissioners Court committee assigrunents for 1997.
13.
ELECTIONS: consider approving purchase of elections notebook PC's for the conduct of
early voting from the Election Services Contract Fund (#150).
14.
GRANTS: consider applying for the following continuation grants from H-GAC:
(1) Gang Intervention Unit, Sheriff's Dept.;
(2) Narcotics Prosecutor and Juvenile Prosecutor, D.A.'s office; and adopting resolutions.
IS.
INDIGENT CARE: consider approving the following contracts:
(1) Fort Bend Famil'y Health Center for non-emergency health care services;
(2) Fort Bend Family Health Center for eligibility screening;
(3) Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital;
(4) Hermann Hospital.
16.
PARKS: consider approving the following:
(1) applying for a renewal of George Foundation matching grant for Jake Dove Outreach
for County equipment or services.
Program;
(2) adopt Parks Master Plan & Needs Assessment;
NOTICE
Policy ofNo ....Oiscrimi ... tio. on the
Fort Bend Co .. ty doe! DO'dlscrlmlaate
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ofdbabilUy
Basis
or DbabiUty
1. tbe admission or attea to, or 'rollOut
or employ_cat
in, lu procraml (Jr activititl.
ADA Coordlilltor, RiJkIM •• qtmcat lasara.ee Dtpt,J09
S. IItl1St, Suite 120. Tn"i. BuUdiD&, RlcbmoDd, Texa.17"9, phone (113) 34t-8l:ill bu bull desiRa •• ed
to toDdinate compliaau willl'lle Ha-diKriIll1 •• doD requirelDcou cootalMii in Seedo:. 35.107 oCtbe Department of Jaatitt reguJatioos.· I.Corm.Uo. coo«rainr; the
pro"isiGns or tH Americans willi Dlubilitiel Act, and flIe rir;bts pruvided thcrcuPdtr, arc Inil.ble frOID .be ADA coordi •• tor.
(3) resolution for Parks Master Plan;
(4) agreement with Ann Bagley, AICP regarding planning and consultation services for
the Parks Master Plan;
17.
Discuss and consider implementing Parks Master Plan.
18.
SHERIFF/JAIL: consider approving the following:
(I) resolution requesting the State Legislature to allow Fort Bend County to be
reimbursed at a rate of$35 per day for expenses of parole violators;
(2) contract with Honeywell Inc. for building management support services at Jail.
19.
Consider resale of property under Cause #89,651, Fort Bend I.S.D. vs. United States
Veterans Administration.
20.
Consider approving sick leave extension for Management Information Systems employee.
CONSENT AGENDA - ITEMS 21 thru 27:
21.
COMMISSIONER,
annual lease.
PCT. 2: accept check for $1.00 from Fresno Vol. Fire Dept. for
22.
E.M.S.: consider approving interlocal agreement with City of Wharton.
23.
LIBRARY: consider approving change order #1 and pay application
from Juarez Construction for Needville branch library renovations.
24.
ROAD & BRIDGE: consider approving payment #2 in the amount of $3,085.20
from S&C Construction for concrete repairs.
25.
TAX ASSESSOR/COLL.:
26.
Consider approving interlocal agreement with City of Kendleton for use of the
County's public safety radio system.
27.
Consider approving invoice for $375 from Yeatt's Architecture
County building on FM-2218.
28.
Set public hearings for the following: (1) replat of Lot 13, Block 2, First Colony
Municipal Utility Dist. No.5, Parcel H, Pct. 4; (2) replat of Commercial Reserve "B" of
the replat of Sweetwater Plaza Commercial Reserves "B" and "c" replat, Pct. 4;
29.
Discuss and consider taking action on Fort Bend County Mobility Plan.
30.
PURCHASING:
consider approving the following:
(I) authorize advertising for the following: (a) Statements of Qualifications for City of
Kendleton water & sewer system analysis (CDBG funds); (b) sale 00 buildings; (c)
lease of space in Courthouse for shoe shine booth;
(2) consider taking action on the following bids: (a) excavator (Bid #96-099); (b)
General Motors repair parts (Bid #97-012); (c) Ford Motor repair parts (Bid #97-013); (d)
IS-passenger van (Bid #97-016);
(3) consider 45-day extension from Evans Construction pursuant to Bid #96-094.
31.
Approve bills.
#1 for $23,310
consider approving over $500 refunds.
for construction
of
32.
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Meet in Closed Session to discuss the following matters: Personnel Matters (a. Sheriffs
Dept. b. County Court At Law #2 c. department heads) as authorized by TX Gov.
Code, Sec. 551.074; and consider taking action in Open Session.
Adjournment.
In the event any of the foregoing items are not covered in the time allocated on the date of this agenda,
the County may order a continuance during the week until the discussion is completed on all items.
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Notice ofmeetinglagenda posted at Courthouse & Jane Long Annex, Richmond, Texas on
Thursday, January 9, 1997 by
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NOTICE OF MEETING
FORT BEND P ARKWA Y ROAD DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, sitting
as the governing body of Fort Bend Parkway Road District will hold a special meeting on
Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioners Courtroom on the First
Floor of the Jane Long Annex, 501 Jackson St., Richmond, Texas 77469 for the following
purpose:
1.
Call to Order.
2.
Consider and approve payment of a bill for the District.
3.
Adjournment.
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Notice of meeting posted at the Courthouse & Jane Long Annex, Richmond, Texas on
Thursday, January 9, 1997 by
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NOTICE
Policy arNon-Discrimination
Fort Bend County does not discriminate
on the basis of disability
in the admission
on tbe Basis of Disability
or access to, or treJltment
or employment
io, its programs
or activities.
ADA Coordinator,
RiskIManagemcot
Insurance Dept •• 309 S. 4th St., Suite 720, Travis Building, Richmond, Texas 77469, phone (713) 341-8618 has been designated
to coodinate compliance with the non-discrimination
requirements
contained in Section 35.107 of the Department
of Justice regulations.·
Information concerning the
provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the rights provided thereunder,
are available from the ADA coordinator.
ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
JANE LONG ANNEX, RICHMOND, TEXAS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1997
9:00 O'CLOCK A.M.
The following item should be added to the agenda of Fort Bend County Commissioners Court
for Tuesday, January 14:
Consider accepting offer from Richard Tate for purchase of County building
located in Fulshear.
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Notice of meeting/agenda posted ~urthou~e
Friday, January 10, 1997 by
Judge
Long Annex, Richmond, Texas on
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NOTICE
Policy of Non-Discrimination
Fort Bend County does not discriminate
on the basis of disability
in the admission
on the Basis of Disability
or access to, or treatment
or employment
in, its programs
or activities.
ADA Coordinator,
RiskIManagement
Insurance Dept., 309 S. 4th St., Suite 720. Travis Building, Richmond, Texas 77469, pbone (713) 341-8618 hu been designated
to coodinate compliance with the Don-discrimination
requirements
contained in Section 35.107 of the Department
of Justice regulations.·
Information concerning the
provisions of tbe Americans with Disabilities Act, and the rights provided thereunder,
are available from the ADA coordinator.
APPRovm MINUTES
MINUTES
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this 14TH DAY of JANUARY, 1997, Commissioners Court of
Fort Bend County, Texas, met at a scheduled meeting with the following present:
MICHAEL D. ROZELL
COUNTY JUDGE
R.L. "BUD" O'SHlELES
COMMISSIONER PRECINCT #1
GRADY PRESTAGE
ANDY MEYERS
BOB LUTTS
DIANNE WILSON
COUNTY CLERK
When the following were had and the following orders were passed to wit:
1.
Call to Order:
Call to Order by Judge Rozell at 9:05 a.m.
2.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance:
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Andy Meyers, Commissioner Precinct 3.
3.
Approve minutes of meetings of January 7, 1997:
Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, dilly put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve minutes of meetings of January 7,
1997 with correction on item #13/3.
4.
Announcementsand Public Comments:
Judge Rozell welcomed Commissioner Andy Meyers.
Commissioner Meyers provided a medical update on his wife, Janet.
Judge Rozell recognized Dianne McWethy's service to the County and announced her
last day is January 19, 1997.
5.
Approve line item transfers in budgets and funds:
Moved by Commissioner O'Shieles, Seconded by Commissioner Lutts, duly put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve line item transfers in budgets and
funds for SHERIFF, CONSTABLE PCT. I, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 3 and
CONTINGENCY for DPS as presented by Robert Grayless, County Auditor.
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JANUARY
6.
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4,
1997
Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel and enter into record the
out-of-state travel requests for elected officials:
Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve out-of-state travel request for
SHERIFF'S OFFICE and enter into record the out-of-state travel request for
COMMISSIONER PCT. 2.
7.
Approve agreements/contracts for County equipment or services:
Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve agreement with AT&T.
8.
Consider approving support of change in Alternative Dispute Resolution funding
statute:
Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner Andy Meyers, duly put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve resolution supporting change in
Alternative Dispute Resolution funding statute as presented by Shelley Hudson and John
Henricks, representing Alternative Dispute Resolution Center.
9.
Consider approving FaxBack contract renewal proposal, as prepared by Outsource
Communications:
Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers, duly put and
carried (3-2), with Judge Rozell and Commissioner Lutts voting no, it is ordered to
approve FaxBack contract renewal on a month to month basis at $250 per month, as
prepared by Outsource Communications.
Dianne McWethy, Director of Administrative Services recommends no renewal.
Commissioner Prestage and Dianne Wilson, County Clerk recommend renewal.
10.
Consider appointing members to Library Board:
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to appoint the following members to Library
Board, term expires December 31, 1997.
Rita Obey - Missouri City
Patsy Jalomo - Missouri City
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JANUARY14,
11.
1997
Consider appointing committee to oversee construction of Sugar Land Library:
Moved by Commissioner Meyers, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage, duly put and
carried (5-0), it is ordered to appoint a 5 member library building oversight board for
construction of Sugar Land Library
Andy Meyers, Commissioner Pet. 3 - Chairman
Grady Prestage, Commissioner Pet. 2
Roman Bohachevsky, Librarian
2 additional persons to be presented to the Court at later date
12.
Discuss and consider Commissioners Court committee assignments for 1997:
Set a workshop date in early February for further review.
13.
ELECTIONS: consider approving purchase of elections notebook PC's for the
conduct of early voting from the Election Services Contract Fund (#150):
Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage, duly put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize purchase of elections notebook PC's
for the conduct of early voting from the Election Services Contract Fund (#150) as
presented by Dianne McWethy, Elections Administration.
14.
GRANTS: consider applying for the following continuation grants from H-GAC:
(1) Gang Intervention Unit, Sheriff's Dept.;
(2) Narcotics Prosecutor and Juvenile Prosecutor, D.A.'s office; and adopting
resolutions:
Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner Lutts, duly put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve items 14(1) and 14(2).
15.
INDIGENT CARE: consider approving the following contracts:
(1) Fort Bend Family Health Center for non-emergency health care services;
(2) Fort Bend Family Health Center for eligibility screening;
(3) Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital;
(4) Hermann Hospital:
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve items 15(1) and 15(2) for Indigent
Care.
Postpone items 15(3) and 15(4).
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JANUARY 14,
16.
1997
PARKS: consider approving the following:
(1) applying for a renewal of George Foundation matching grant for Jake Dove
Outreach Program;
(2) adopt Parks Master Plan & Needs Assessment;
(3) resolution for Parks Master Plan;
(4) agreement with Ann Bagley, AlCP regarding planning and consultation services
for the Parks Master Plan:
Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage, duly put and
carried (3-1-1), with Judge Rozell voting no and Commissioner Meyers abstaining, it is
ordered to items 16(1) through 16(4) for Parks Department.
17.
Discuss and consider implementing Parks Master Plan:
See item #29.
18.
SHERIFF/JAIL: consider approving the following:
(1) resolution requesting the State Legislature to allow Fort Bend County to be
reimbursed at a rate of $35 per day for expenses of parole violators:
Moved by Commissioner O'Shieles, Seconded by Commissioner Prestage, duly put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve resolution requesting the State
Legislature to allow Fort Bend County to be reimbursed at a rate of $35 per day for
expenses of parole violators for Sheriff Department.
(2) contract with Honeywell Inc. for building management support services at Jail:
Postpone.
19.
Consider resale of property under Cause #89,651, Fort Bend I.S.D. vs. United States
Veterans Administration:
Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shie1es, duly put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve resale of property in the amount of
$8,000.00 under Cause #89,651, Fort Bend I.S.D. vs. United States Veterans
Administration as presented by Bud Childers, County Attorney.
20.
Consider approving sick leave extension for Management Information Systems
employee:
Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers, duly put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve sick leave extension of 4 days for
Noble D.White, ill as presented by Mary Shemanski, MIS Director.
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JANUARYI 4,
21.
1997
COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2: accept check for $1.00 from Fresno Vol. Fire Dept. for
annual lease:
Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shie1es, duly put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to accept check for $1.00 from Fresno Vol. Fire
Dept. for annua11ease for Commissioner Pct. 2 to be deposited into general fund.
22.
E.M.S.: consider approving interlocal agreement with City of Wharton:
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve inter10ca1 agreement with City of
Wharton for EMS.
23.
LIBRARY: consider approving change order #1 and pay application #1 for $23,310
from Juarez Construction for Needville branch library renovations:
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve change order #1 and pay application
#1 for $23,310 from Juarez Construction for Needville branch library renovations.
24.
ROAD & BRIDGE: consider approving payment #2 in the amount of $3,085.20
from S&C Construction for concrete repairs:
Moved by Commissioner Prestage, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shie1es, du1y put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve payment #2 in the amount of
$3,085.20 from S&C Construction for concrete repairs.
25.
TAX ASSESSOR/COLL.: consider approving over $500 refunds:
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve tax refunds for the following for Tax
Assessor/Collector:
$644.10
$859.52
William S. Hill
E.C. and Joan S. Bean
26.
Consider approving interlocal agreement with City of Kendleton for use of the
County's public safety radio system:
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve inter10ca1 agreement with City of
Kendleton for use of the County's public safety radio system.
27.
Consider approving invoice for $375 from Yeatt's Architecture for construction of
County building on FM-2218:
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve invoice for $375 from Yeatt's
Architecture for construction of County building on FM-2218.
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JANUARY 14,
28.
1997
Set public hearings for the following: (1) replat of Lot 13, Block 2, First Colony
Municipal Utility Dist. No.5, Parcel D, Pet. 4; (2) replat of Commercial Reserve "B"
of the replat of Sweetwater Plaza Commercial Reserves "B" and "c" replat, Pct. 4:
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to set public hearings on February 25, 1997 at
9:30 a.m. for items 28(1) & 28(2).
29.
Discuss and consider taking action on Fort Bend County Mobility Plan:
Commissioner Prestage presented a draft proposal for a 1997 and 2001 bond election
totaling $50,000,000 to implement a Fort Bend County Mobility and Parks Master Plans.
No Court action.
30.
PURCHASING:
consider approving the following:
(1) authorize advertising for the following: (a) Statements of Qualifications for City
of Kendleton water & sewer system analysis (CDBG funds); (b) sale of3 buildings;
(c) lease ofspace in Courthouse for shoe shine booth:
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize advertising for items 3011a through
30/lc as presented by GilbertJalomo, Purchasing Agent.
(2) consider taking action on the following bids:
(a) excavator (Bid #96-099):
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize purchase of excavator from Preco
Machinery in the amount of $150,717 for Drainage District (bid #96-099) as presented by
Gilbert Jalomo, Purchasing Agent.
Bid Price:
Optional vandalism guards-cab
Trade-in
Total
$157,792.00
+
925.00
- 8.000.00
$150,717.00
(b) General Motors repair parts (Bid #97-012):
No bids received.
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to readvertise for bids for General Motors repair
parts (bid #97-012) as presented by Gilbert Jalomo, Purchasing Agent.
(c) Ford Motor repair parts (Bid #97-013):
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize purchase of Fort Motor repair parts
from Russell & Smith Ford, Inc. (bid #97-013) as presented by Gilbert Jalomo,
Purchasing Agent.
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1997
item #30 continued - Purchasing:
(2) consider taking action on the following bids:
(d) 15-passenger van (Bid #97-816):
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize purchase of 15-passenger van from
Philpott Ford in the amount of $19,819 each for Juvenile Detention (bid #97-016) as
presented by Gilbert Jalomo, Purchasing Agent.
(3) consider 45-day extension from Evans Construction pursuant to Bid #96-094:
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize 45-day extension from Evans
Construction pursuant to Bid #96-094 due to weather delay as presented by Gilbert
Ja10mo, Purchasing Agent.
31.
Approve bills:
Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers, duly put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to approve bills as presented by Robert Gray1ess,
County Auditor.
Recess:
Recessed at 11:05 a.m.
Closed Session:
Convened at 11:28 a.m.
Adjourned at 11:52 a.m.
Reconvene:
Reconvened at 11:52 a.m.
32.
Meet in Closed Session to discuss the following matters: Personnel Matters (a.
Sheriff's Dept. b. County Court At Law #2 c. department heads) as authorized by
TX Gov. Code, Sec. 551.074; and consider taking action in Open Session:
Personnel Matters:
a. Sheriff's Dept.:
Moved by Commissioner Lutts, Seconded by Commissioner O'Shieles, duly put and unanimously
carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize salary adjustment for Vicki Agee, Sheriff Department
employee at $998.02 hi-weekly, effective November 30, 1996.
b. County Court at Law #2:
Moved by Commissioner O'Shieles, Seconded by Commissioner Meyers, duly put and
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to authorize Walter McMeans to purchase
retirement credits in the amount of $540.00 to be matched by $540.00 from the County
for military service.
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33.
1997
ADDENDUM:
Consider accepting offer from Richard Tate for purchase of County building
located in Fulshear:
unanimously carried (5-0), it is ordered to accept offer from Richard Tate in the amount
of $100.00 for purchase of large white 50' x 100' County maintenance building (garage
building with large overhead doors) located in Fulshear subject to removal within 30 days
as presented by Gilbert Jalomo, Purchasing Agent.
34.
Adjournment:
Commissioners Court adjourned at 11:53 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 1997.
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IN THE MATTER OF TRANSFERRING OF BUDGET SURPLUS OF FORT BEND COUNTY
FOR THE YEAR 1997
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Mike D. Rozeii
County Judge
R.L. O'Shleles
Commissioner Precinct #1
Grady Prestage
Andy Meyers
Bob Lutts
The following proceedings were had, to-writ,
THAT WHEREAS, theretofore, on October 22, 1996, the Court heard and approved the budget for the year 1997 for
Fort Bend County; and
WHEREAS, on proper application, the Commissioners' Court has transferred and existing budget surplus to a budget
of a similar kind and fund. The transfer does not increase the total of the budget.
The following transfers to said budget are hereby authorized:
Department Name:
Constable Precinct
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TRANSFER TO:
AMOUNT
NUMBER
LINE-ITEM NAME
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Uniforms
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4,000
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TOTAL TRANSFERRED TO: .:::$~__
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TRANSFER FROM:
property
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TOTAL TRANSFERRED FROM:.:::$~__
EXPLANATION:
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Department Head:
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to purchase uniforms, 'badges, and nylon belts,
for deputy
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CountY JUdge
R.l. O'Shlcles
Commissioner
Grad)' Prt,tage
Commi,~ione( Precinc;t 112
Mike
Pr.~inct#1
Andy Meyers
Commi$:JionerPrecflci .3
Bob Lutts
Commissio".' Precinct #4
The following proceedings were had, to-wrU,
THAT WHEREAS, theretofore. on October 22, 1SS5. Ih. Court heard and approved the budget for the year IS97 for
Fort Bend County; and
WHEREAS. on proper application, the Commi .. ioners' Court has transferred and existing budget surplUS to a budget
of a similar kind and lund. The transrer doe. not increase lhe tolal of the budget.
The following transfers 10$Oid budg.t are hereby authorized:
JUDGE FAYE DETTLING JpI13
. Department Name:
. TRANSFER
Department #:
TO:
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OFFICE SUPPLIES
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EXPLANATION:
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RENTAL TO PITNEY BOWES FOR INCREASE RENTAL FOR POSTAGE
METER AND SCALE
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FORT BEND COUNTY
TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION
TO: COMMISSIONERS
COURT
I hereby request permission for the following person(s) to make an official trip outside of Fort Bend
County:
Investigator
Brad Whichard
DESTINATION:
DATE OF DEPARTURE:
1-9-97
DATE OF RETURN:
1-12-97
San Diego CA.
PURPOSE OF TRIP:
Mysteries"
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Monitor phone calls generated
episode on 1-10-97.
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION:
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Name & Depan
DATE: 01-07-97
Office
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
FORT BEND COUNTY,
BEN W. "Bud"
TEXAS
(713) 341-4555
Fax: (713) 341-4557
CHILDERS
County Attorney
97-01-09
TO:
County Judge Mike Rozell
cc:
Commissioners
Arlene Kirkpatrick, Telecommunications
FROM:
Jamie Stavinoha, Assistant County Attorney
DATE:
1-9-97
SUBJECT:
Agenda Item for 1/14/97
16:06
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No.7
The enclosed AT&T agreement has been reviewed by this office and
is approved as to legal form.
301 Jackson'
309 South Fourth Street·
Suite 621 • Richmond, Texas 77469-3506
THE STATE OF TEXAS
§
COUNTY OF FORT BEND §
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND AT&T
On this the
I!-}
day Of~
of Fort Bend County, Texas, uponmotionOfCommissione~
seconded by Commissioner
Q I~
,1997, the Commissioners Court
.
,
duly put and carried;
IT IS ORDERED that the Fort Bend County Judge is hereby authorized to execute the
Agreement with AT&T for on-line inquiry for court information and documents (900-420-1114).
Said Agreement being incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as though fully set forth
herein word for word.
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Amendment to
Billing Services Agreement No. _
Between
AT&T
and
Fort Bend County, Texas
AT&T and Fort Bend County, Texas ("Customer") entered into Billing Services Agreement,
Contract No. __
("Agreement") onJ4.N..I~9'l1. AT&T and Customer hereby agree to amend and
modify the Agreement as follows:
I.
The parties agree that this Amendment applies to billing services for AT&T MuitiQuest$
Express900. This Amendment does not apply to AT&T MuitiQuest$ Interacter or AT&T
MultiQuest$ mCAP.
2.
The following language is added to Section 5.1:
"Customer represents that it is a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas
and claims exemption from sales and use taxes. A copy of a tax exempt certificate will be
furnished upon request."
3.
Section 14 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
"14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or its breach, and if such dispute is not
settled through discussion and negotiation of the parties, the parties agree to seek to settle such
dispute through a mutually agreeable and non-binding dispute resolution process."
4.
AT&T and Customer agree that any and all notices or communications required or pennitted under
this Agreement shall be delivered in person or mailed certified mail, return receipt requested, or
may be transmitted by fax as follows:
TO:
CUSTOMER
Fort Bend County
Attn: County Judge
30 I Jackson, 7th Floor
Richmond, TX 77469
Fax: (281) 341-4557
TO:
AT&T
Jullie Johnson
AT&T Corporation
13827 North 41st Street Court
Phoenix, Arizona 85023
Fax: (602) 439-1193
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have put their hands to this Amendment on the dates
indicated below.
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Date
AIS 3076
(O5-96)
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AT&T Master Billing Services Agreement
AT&T Master Billing Services Agreement No.
003466 MQ
AT&T Corp.
Customer Name
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Customer
Contact
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Additional Customer Programs may be detailed on the Additional Billing Services Agreement form(s) ONLY when using the
same service requested here.
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Initial Customer Program offering description and 900 number(s):
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Maximum Flat Rate Charge:
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Maximum Premium C~arge: $,
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Caller will be billed the following charges for your offer:
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Designator
HH
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Branch
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#2
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Additional
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Additional
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Customer hereby designates the following
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Period
Rate
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Period
Free
Period
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for the 900 numbers specified above:
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BY SIGNING BELOW. CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT IT AGREES TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT INCLUDING THOSE ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM. WHICH (AMONG OTHER THINGSI PROVIDE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. THESE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS ORDER, AND ANY SUBSEQUENT ORDER ACCEPTED BY AT&T UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
AT&T Corp.
(Customer)
Accepted By:
(Authorized
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Signaturel
(PrintedITyped
Name)
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ORIGINAl
RETENTION
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SUPPORT OF A
LEGISLATIVE BILL
On this the \~
day of
j ttlv'uAh
, 1997 at a regular meeting of Commissioners Court
of Fort Bend County, Texas, acting as the governing body of Fort Bend County, Texas upon a motion of
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has heretofore determined a need
for the legislature to amend a current statute that would expand Section 152 of the Civil Practice and
Remedies Code (Section 152) to permit a county to includejustice of the peace court costs to contribute
to the establishment and maintenance of an alternative dispute resolution system in a county; and,
WHEREAS, the judges of the Justice of the Peace Courtfor Fort Bend County, Texas, desire to
solicit the support of this Commissioners Court to pass a resolution supporting the passage of a
legislative bill to amend Section 152 (See EXHIBITS A and B).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the Commissioners
Court of Fort Bend County, Texas pass a resolution supporting a legislative bill to amend Section 152
to permit a county to include justice of the peace court costs to contribute to the establishment and
maintenance of an alternative dispute resolution system in a county.
PASSED AND APPROVED this
thel'f'f6
day of
FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By:*~~
Michael D. Rozell. County Judge
COURT
EXHIBIT A
Page 1 of 1
CHAPTER 152
Alternative Dispute Resolution System Established by Counties
(Current Civil Practice and Remedies Code Statute)
§152.001. Definition.
In this
mediation,
having an
employers,
chapter. "alternative dispute resolution system" means an informal forum in which
conciliation, or arbitration is used to resolve disputes among individuals, including those
ongoing relationship such as relatives, neighbors, landlords and tenants, employees and
and merchants and consumers.
§152.002. Establishment.
(a) The commissioners court of a county by order may establish an alternative dispute resolution
system for the peaceable and expeditious resolution of citizen disputes.
(b) The commissioners court may do all necessary acts to make the alternative dispute resolution
system effective, including:
(l) contracting with a private nonprofit corporation, a political subdivision, a public corporation, or
a combination of these entities for the purpose of administering the system;
(2) making reasonable rules relating to the system; and
(3) vesting management of the system in a committee selected by the county bar association.
(c) The actions of a committee authorized by Subsection (b)(3) are subject to the approval of the
commissioners
court.
§152.003. Referral of Cases.
A judge of a district court, county court, statutory county court, probate court, or justice of the
peace court in a county in which an alternative dispute resolution system has been established may, on
a motion of a party, refer a case to the system,. Referral under this section does not prejudice the case.
§152.004. Financing.
(a) To establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution system, the commissioners court may
set a court cost in an amount not to exceed $10 to be taxed, collected, and paid as other court costs in
each civil case, except suits for delinquent taxes, filed in a county or district court in the county.
(b) The county is not liable for the payment of a court cost under this section.
(c) The clerks of the courts in the county shall collect and pay the costs to the county treasurer or,
if the duty does not have a treasurer, to the county officer who performs the functions of the treasurer,
who shall deposit the costs in a separate fund known as the alternative dispute resolution system fund.
The fund shall be administered by the commissioners court and may only be used to establish and
maintain the system. The system shall be operated at one or more convenient and accessible places in
the county.
EXHIBIT B
Page 1 of 3
RESOLUTION
We, the undersigned judges of the Justice of the Peace Courts for Fort Bend County, do hereby
adopt the following:
WHEREAS the Honorable Charles Howard, State Representative for District 26, is to
sponsor a bill attached hereto to be enacted by the Legislature for the State of Texas relating to
court costs imposed by a county to establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution
system;
WHEREAS Section 152 does not now permit justice of the peace courts to tax any
amount as a court cost to establish or maintain an alternative dispute system;
WHEREAS the undersigned judges of the Justice of the Peace Courts for Fort Bend
County join the Legislature's desire to establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution
system to encourage the peaceable and expeditious resolution of civil and criminal disputes and
to assist in the disposition of litigation filed in the civil district and county courts;
BE IT RESOLVED:
The judges of the Justice of the Peace Court for Fort Bend County advocate the adoption
of said bill insofar as it would permit the justice of the peace court s to set a court cost not to
exceed $10.00 (ten dollars) to be taxed, collected, and paid as other court costs in each civil case,
as well as in cases filed in a county or district court, except suits for delinquent taxes, traffic
matter, and condemnation and proceedings under the Texas Mentai Health Code.
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EXHIBIT B
Page 2 of 3
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to court costs imposed by a county to establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution
system.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE
OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 152.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code is amended to read as follows:
In this chapter, "alternative dispute resolution system" means an informal forum in which
mediation, conciliation, or arbitration is used to resolve disputes among individuals, including those
having ongoing relationships such as relatives, neighbors, landlords and tenants, employees and
employers, and merchants and consumers, and particularly those individuals who do not have the
financial ability to gain full access to the justice system
Alternative dispute resolution systems
established under this chapter may use any of the processes authorized in Chapter 154. Civil Practice
and remedies Code to encourage the peaceable and expeditious resolution of civil and criminal disputes
and to assist in the disposition of litigation filed in the civil district and county courts (including family.
juvenile and probate courts) and in the justice of the peace courts. and such systems may also assist in
providing conflict management training to schools and correctional facilities and alternative dispute
resolution services for alternative sentencing in the criminal justice systems of the district. county
and
justice of the peace courts
SECTION 2. Section 152.003, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is amended to read as follows:
A judge of a district, county court, statutory county court, probate court, or justice of the peace
court in a county in which an alternative dispute resolution system has been established may, on its own
motion
or on motion of a party, refer a pending dispnte for reSQlution to the system in the manner
provided by and subject to the provisions of Chapter 154
Section 154.021 - 154 073, inclusive of the
EXHIBIT B
Page 3 of 3
Civil Practices and Remedies Code. and in which event each and all the provisions of Chapter 154 shall
be applicable to the referral and disposition of said dispute
SECTION 3. Section 152.004, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is amended to read as follows:
set a court cost in an amount not to exceed $10 to be taxed, collected, and paid as other court costs in
each civil case, including probate matters, filed in a county. district or justice of the peace court in the
county except suits for delinquent taxes, traffic matters and condemnation and proceedings under the
Texas Mental Health Code (Article 5547-1 et seq Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes)
SECTION 4. Section 152.005 is hereby added to this chapter, and will read as follows:
Commissioners courts establishing alternative dispute resolution systems under this chapter shall
maintain a permanent record showing'
(l)
the total fees collected and paid to the County Treasurer
during each fiscal year: (2) the total amount of funds expended during the fiscal year for the operation
of the alternative dispute resolution system' (3) the purposes for which such expenditures were made'
and (4) the activities conducted by and on behalf of the alternative dispute resolution system during the
fiscal year. Commissioners Courts establishing alternative dispute resolution systems shall cooperate
with the Texas Supreme Court in developing methods for statistical reporting of disputes referred to
alternative dispute resolution procedures under this chapter and pursuant to Chapter 154 Civil practice
and Remedies Code.
FORT
BEND
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•
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• Monthly Report Attached
• BUDGET
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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Elrod
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1) Follow-up wQI111ation wa~ faxed to you rellardin~ the Resolution pre~ented 1(1
Commi .. ioftcu' Cow't ..llhe m""ling of Tuesday, November :l6, 1996.
***
Z} The ORe will appear before Commissioners Court on Tuesday, January 14, 1997 to
answer fllrther question~ regardins the Resolution.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Hon. Michael D. Rozell and Commissioners' Coun
Shelly Hudson, Executive Director
December 23, 1996
Justice Coun Resolution to Aid DRC Funding Follow Up
Distribution: Bob Lutts, Bud O'Sheiles, Grady Prestage, Andy Meyer and Bud Childers.
Per your request for more information pursuant to our November 26, 1996 appearance at
Conunissioners Coun, we respectfully submit the following:
1) Total civil suits filed in Justice Com of Fon Bend County per the County Auditor's Depanment:
-1995 Actual = 2,612
-1996 Projected" 2,786 (Actual throu&h October is 2,322).
2) A Survey of the 12 Texas DRC's funding results:
a) Bexar County's DRC is a county agency and is funded by the general budget. They do not
charge for their services. All others are independent nonprofits who are primarily funded
through filing fees from the district and county courts. (No JP funding to any DRCs).
b) Filing fees do not cover operation costs. Additional funds are raised through processing fees
on cases, grants, uainings and subsidies from the general county funds when the filing fees
are exhausted.
c) None reponed any success with fundraisers and have abandoned them as a revenue source.
d) Overall fiscal conditions of Texas DRCs varies from Amarillo, which carries an average
annual negative balance between $7 - 18 thousand per year and receives county subsidies,
to Fon Wonh, with a healthy $275,000 annua1 budget.
3) Attached is a Draft Resolution Requesting the Suppon of a Legislative Bill, a current copy of
Section 152 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code and a copy of the 1ustice Coon Resolution for
amendments to that Section. (The changes lite llllderlined for your conveniCJlCe).
Thank you for you consideration in this matter, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you need
funher information.
10701 Corporate Drive' Suite 145' Stafford, Texas 77477
713-565-9800 Phone' 713-565-9803 Fax
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SUPPORT OF A
LEGISLATIVE BIU
On this the
day of
~. 1997 at a regular meeting of Commissioners Court
of Fort Bend County, Texas, acting as the governing body of Fort Bend County, Texas upon a motion of
Commissioner
and seconded by Commissioner
_
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas IuJs heretofore determined a need
for the legislature to amend a current statute that would expand Section 152 o/the Civil Practice and
Remedies Code to include justice of the peace court costs to contribute to the establishment and
maintenance of an alternative dispute resolution system in a county; and.
WHEREAS, the judges of the Justice of the Peace Courtfor Fort Bend County, Texas. desire to
solicit the support of this Commissioners Court to pass a resolution supporting the passage of a
legislative bill to amend Section 152 (See EXHIBITS A and B).
NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED. ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the Commissioners
Court of Fort Bend County pass a resolution supporting a legislative bill to amend Section 152 to
include justice of the peace coun costs to contribute to the establishment and maintenance
alternative dispute resolution system in a county.
0/ an
PASSED AND APPROVED this the'_----!day
of
~. 1997.
FORT BEND COUNlY COMMISSIONERS
By:
ATI'ESI':
Dianne Wilson, County Clerk
II.J. J.
•
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COURT
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Rozell, County Judge
EXHIBIT A
Page 1 of 1
Alteroative
CHAPl'ER 152
Dispute Resolution System Established by Counties
n52.001. DefInition.
In this chapter, "alternative dispute resolution system" means an informal forum in which
mediation, conciliation, or arbitration is used to resolve disputes among individuals, including those
having an ongoing relationship such as relatives, neighbors, landlords and tenants, employees and
employers, and merchants and consumers.
§lS2.002. Establisbment.
(a) The commissioners court of a county by order may establish an alternative dispute resolution
system for the peaceable and expeditious resolution of citizen disputes.
(b) The commissioners court may do all necessary acts to make the alternative dispute resolution
system effective. including:
(1) contracting with a private nonprofit corporation, a political subdivision. a public corporation, or
a combination of these entities for the purpose of administering the system;
(2) making reasonable rules relating to the system; and
(3) vesting management of the system in a committee selected by the county bar association.
(c) The actions of a committee authorized by Subsection (b )(3) are SUbject to the approval of the
commissioners court.
'152.003.
Referral of Cases.
A judge of a district court, county court. statutory county court. probate court, or justice of the
peace court in a county in which an alternative dispute resolution system has been established may, on
a motion of a PartY, refer a case to the system,. Referral under this section does not prejUdice the case.
§152.004. Financing.
set a court cost in an amount not to exceed $10 to be taXed. collected. and paid as other court costs in
each civil case. except suits for delinquent taXes. filed in a county or district court in the county.
(b) The county is not liable for the payment of a court cost under this section.
(c) The clerks of the courts in the county shall collect and pay the costs to the coumy treasurer or,
if the duty does not have a treasurer, to the county officer who performs the functions of the treasurer,
who shall deposit the costs in a separate fund known as the alternative dispute resolution system fund.
The fund shall be administered by the commissioners court and may only be used to establish and
maintain the system. The system shall be operated at one or more convenient and accessible places in
the county.
EXHIBIT B
Page 10f3
RESOLUTION
We, the undersigned jUdges of the Justice of the Peace Courts for Fort Bend County, do hereby
adopt the following:
WHEREAS the Honorable Charles Howard, Slate Representative for District 26. IS to
sponsor a bill attached hereto to be enacted by the Legislature fOr the State of Texas relating to
court cosls imposed by a county to establish and maintain an alternative dIspute resolution
system;
WHEREAS Seetfon 152 does not now permit justice of the peace courts to tax any
amount as a court cost to establish or maintain an alternative dispute system,
WHEREAS the undersigned jUdges of the Justice of the Peace Courts for Fort Bend
County join the LegiSlature's desire to establish and maintain an alternative dispute resoMion
system to encourage the peaceable and expeditious resolution of civil and criminal disputes and
to assist in the disposition of litigation filed in the civil district and county courts;
BE IT RESOl
of said
exceed
as well
matter,
veo:
The JUdges of the Justice of the Peace Court for Fort Bend County advocate the adoption
bill insofar as it Would permit the justice of the peace court s to set a court cost not to
$10.00 (ten dollars) to be taxed, collected, and paid as other court costs in eacll ciVIl case,
as in cases filed in a county or district court, except suits for delinquent taxes, traffic
and condemnation and proceedings under the Texas Mental Health Code.
f~4~
AS PER ORIGINAL
EXHlBITB
Page 3 of3
54. Section 154.021 • 154.073 inclusive of the Cvi
Practices iUJdRemedie
Code and in
which event each
d
disposition of said dispute.
SECTION
3. Section 152.004, Civil Practices and Remedies Code, is amended to read
as follows:
(a) To establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution system, the
commissioners
court may set a court cost in an amount not to exceed $10 to be taxed,
collected, and paid as other court costs in each civil case, including probate matters, filed in a
COUnty.
district or justice of the peace court in the
COUnty,
except suits for delinquent taxes,
traffic matters and co de
d roceedi
s
n's Texas Civil Statutes.
SECTION 4. Section 152.005 is hereby added to this chapter, and will read as
follows:
Com
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cat
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Count Trea UTerdurin
e s collected and
x ended durin
ste
which Such ex enditW'es were
t e
.
ade'
e actiYities conducted b and on behalf of the
alternat've dis ute res lution s
establishin
alternat've dis ute resolutio
CO!!l't in devel
1s
u reme
ute
Remedies Code.
AS PER ORIGINAL
EXHIBITB
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
Page 2 of3
AN ACT
relating to Court costs imposed by a county to establish and maintain an alternative dispute
resolution system.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE
OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION I. Section 152.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is amended to read
as follows:
In this chapter, "alternative dispute resolution system" means an informal forum in
which mediation, conciliation, or arbitration is used to resolve disputes among individuals.
including those having ongoing relationships such as relatives, neighbors, landlords and
tenants, employees and employers, merchants and consumers, and Particularly those
indiv'duals who d not hav
m
Alter ative dis ute resolution s stems established
54 Civil Practice and Remedies Code to encoura e the
eaceable and ex
dis 0 ition of lib afon filed in the c'vi di trict and cou
'uvenile
and
urts Ilnd such
dis ute resoluti n service
for alternative sentencin
in the c'
stems
. al 'ustice
a also as 1st in
stems
f the
district. county. and justice of the peace courts.
SECTION 2. Section 152.003, Civil Practice Ilnd Remedies Code, is amended to read
as follows:
A judge of a district, county court, statutory county court, probate court, or justice of
the peace court in a county in which an alternative dispute resolution system has been
established may, on its own motion. or on motion of a party, refer a pending dispute for
resolution to the system in the manner provided by and subject to the provisions of Chapter
FORT BEND COUNTY CLERK
JOI Jackson St., P.O. Box 520, Richmond, TX 77406·0520
(71J) 141·8685 • Fax (713) 141·8669
DIANNE WILSON
COUNTY CLERK
TO:
COMMISSIONERS
FROM:
DIANNE WILSON
DATE:
JANUARY 13, 1997
RE:
AGENDA #9 FOR 1/14/97
COURT
AGENDA #9: CONSIDER RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR FAXBACK SYSTEM
WITH OUT SOURCE COMMUNICATION
The Faxback system has been very beneficial to this office for the past two years in terms
of saving some staff time and resources. I estimate that an average telephone request for
information requires 3-10 minutes of staff time. Autoattendant and Faxback are two
systems that allow the public to acquire information at their convenience. These two
systems are buying this office an element of time since no additional staff was authorized
for 1997.
It appears cost effective for the county to spend approximately $2500 annually for a
system that provides a vast amount of public information 24 hours a day, seven days a
week
Future plans include placing all the "County Clerk's" Faxback information on the Internet
system. Roman B. and I are discussing this project along with other county offices.
However, until such time as another system is adopted that replaces Faxback, I request
that you approve the 1997 contact with Outsource Communication for its Faxback
system.
q
R. DIANNE MCWETHY
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE
FORT BEND COUNTY
SERVICES
(713) 341-8670
MEMORANDUM
Michael D. Rozell, County Judge
Commissioners Court
TO:
•~
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FROM:
Dianne McWethy, Director of Administrative services~
SUBJECT:
OutSource Communications: FaxBack Contract RenewalProposal
DATE:
January 7, 1997
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Background:
In March 1996, Commissioners Court approved the OutSource Communications FaxBack
proposal through December 31, 1996,for an amount not to exceed $500.00per month. In
December 1996,staff reviewed the status of the FaxBack service.
On December 31, 1996, staff requested that Court postpone action on the renewal of
FaxBack services until January 14, 1997, pending staff's review of a revised proposal
submitted by Toni Nelson, President, OutSource Communications.
Analysis:
Staff surveyed the nine (9) county departments utilizing FaxBack to obtain feedback
concerning the current use of the service. Of the nine (9) departments, two (2)
departments, the Tax Assessor Collector and the County Clerk, indicated a benefit to the
departments.
Arlene Kirkpatrick, Telecommunications Supervisor, has prepared the attached statistical
information for the period of May 1996 through December 1996 for your review and
consideration of this service.
summary/Recommendation:
The total proposed renewal cost for the FaxBack Contract proposal for the six-month
period is $1,500.00or $250.00 per month. On the basis of current usage, the proposed
contract renewal cost will average $2.29per document.
On the completion of usage and cost benefit analysis, staff does not recommend the
renewal of the FaxBack service. If you have any questions or need additional information,
contact Arlene Kirkpatrick, Telecommunications Supervisor, at 341-3777,or me at 3418673.
xx:
Toni Nelson, President, OutSource Communications
Ben W. "Bud" Childers, County Attorney
301 Jack50n Street
P. O. Box 1046
Richmond. Texas 77469
FAXBACK SERVICE
UPDATED: 01/06/97
MONTH
OF 1996
ORIGINAL
TOTAL
ORIGINAL
COST
NEW
TOTAL
CURRENT
CONTRACT
COST
PROPOSED
CONTRACT
COST
MAY
202
$2.48
191
$2.62
$1.31
JUNE
111
$4.51
107
$4.67
$2.34
JULY
100
$5.00
90
$5.56
$2.78
AUGUST
143
$3.50
126
$3.97
$1.98
SEPTEMBER
176
$2.84
163
$3.07
$1.53
OCTOBER
143
$3.50
138
$3.62
$1.81
NOVEMBER
93
$5.38
69
$7.25
$3.62
DECEMBER
94
$5.32
86
$5.81
$2.91
FAXBACK DEPARTMENT REPORT
# OF DOCUMENTS
BASED ONA
22 DAY AVERAGE
DEPARTMENT
MONTH
DOCUMENT
TOTAL
Human Resources
County Clerk
Tax
Library
Voters
Purchasing
County Judge
Com. Devel.
Health
May
May
May
May
May
May
May
May
May
32
36
40
08
42
05
18
09
01
1.46 per day
1.64 per day
1.82 per day
0.36 per day
1.91 per day
0.23 per day
0.82 per day
0.41 per day
0.05 per day
Human Resources
County Clerk
Tax
Library
Voters
Purchasing
County Judge
Com. Deve!.
Health
June
June
June
June
June
June
June
June
June
28
19
31
03
09
06
04
09
00
1.27 per day
0.86 per day
1.41 per day
0.14 per day
0.41 per day
0.27 per day
0.18 per day
0.41 per day
0.00 per day
Human Resources
County Clerk
Tax
Library
Voters
Purchasing
County Judge
Com. Deve!.
Health
July
July
July
July
July
July
July
July
July
20
18
24
02
12
00
02
10
02
0.91 per day
0.82 per day
1.09 per day
0.09 per day
0.55 per day
0.00 per day
0.09 per day
0.46 per day
0.09 per day
Human Resources
County Clerk
Tax
Library
Voters
Purchasing
County Judge
Com. Devel.
Health
August
August
August
August
August
August
August
August
August
35
22
39
03
13
03
05
06
00
1.59 per
1.00 per
1.77 per
0.14 per
0.59 per
0.14 per
0.23 per
0.27 per
0.00 per
day
day
day
day
day
day
day
day
day
FAXBACK DEPARTMENT REPORT
# OF DOCUMENTS
BASEDONA
22 DAY AVERAGE
DEPARTMENT
MONTH
DOCUMENT
TOTAL
Human Resources
County Clerk
Tax
Library
Voters
Purchasing
County Judge
Com. Devel.
Health
September
September
September
September
September
September
September
September
September
26
52
43
12
10
12
03
04
01
1.18 per day
2.36 per day
1.96 per day
0.55 per day
0.46 per day
0.55 per day
0.14 per day
0.18 per day
0.05 per day
Human Resources
County Clerk
Tax
Library
Voters
Purchasing
County Judge
Com. Devel.
Health
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
36
36
39
07
15
01
01
03
00
1.64 per day
1.64 per day
1.77 per day
0.32 per day
0.68 per day
0.05 per day
0.05 per day
0.14 per day
0.00 per day
Human Resources
County Clerk
Tax
Library
Voters
Purchasing
County Judge
Com. Devel.
Health
November
November
November
November
November
November
November
November
Novmber
14
24
15
05
05
02
03
01
00
0.64 per day
1.09 per day
0.68 per day
0.23 per day
0.23 per day
0.09 per day
0.14 per day
0.05 per day
0.00 per day
Human Resources
County Clerk
Tax
Library
Voters
Purchasing
County Judge
Com. Devel.
Health
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
Novmber
09
12
43
01
06
04
00
07
01
0.41 per day
0.55 per day
1.96 per day
0.05 per day
0.27 per day
0.18 per day
0.00 per day
0.32 per day
0.05 per day
I
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AS PER ORI41NAL
THE STATE OF TEXAS
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND
OurSOURCE COMMUNICATIONS FOR
EAXBACK£lIBLIC INFORMATION sySTEM
This Contract is entered into by and between Fort Bend Co~ty, a body corporate and politic
asting
herein
MARKETING,
by and through
its Commissioners
Court ("County")
INC. d.b.a. OutSource Communications/The
and OUTSOURCE
FaxBack Info Line ("FaxBack") an
entity authorized to conduct business in the State of Texas.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,
the County desires to create a fast, efficient, and reliable means of providing
certain public information via computer; and
WHEREAS,
FaxBack has the knowledge and expertise to provide such system;
NOW THEREFORE,
in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein
contained, the parties agree as follows:
J. SERVICES
FaxBack agrees to provide and the County agrees to lease the Ultra-Extension System, to be
operated by the County, and which shall include the following features and capabilities:
VOlCE.PROMPIS
UP_IO.NINE.DEPARTMENTS:
Each department would house its
own directory and documents
Ul'.IONINECAIALOG&(Department.Direetories):
A caller may
access a directory of available documents as well as the individual
documents available under that department.
.
lmlimitHi
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documents, however, it is advisable to restrict leach catalog to nine
documents. I Each document should be com~
of no more than
three 8 112" x 11" white pages with text or grapbics in black ink. .
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end on the 3!1st clay of
The parties may renew the lease by SUbseq~ent written agreement.
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III. COST
The County agrees to pay FaxBack a monthly fee 0)~fFlfDlE.EIlR'~:E1DDOLLARS ($500.00)
for the term orthis Agreement, on or before the 1st day of each month. This fee shall include the
storage and !!SSignrnentof tile current 68 documents (with First Stop and library business resources
to be added making a.total of70), caialogue updating, automatic updating of documents directly
from the county, equipment insurance, maintenance, back-Up tape system, monthly reports on usage
to Administrative Department, department communication and coordination, any and all long
distan<:eincurred, 3 incoming order lines, 3 outgoing fax lines, and the AutoUpdate incoming line
with Faxline that receives new documents. County shall make all rents payable to:
OutSource Communications
1418 Sugar Creek Blvd.
Sugar Land, Texas 77478-3930
IV. DELAY OF PARTICIPATION
FaxBack guarantees a speedy entry of program into the FaxBack System once received. In
the event FaxBack fails to enter program into the computer within three (3) working days ofreceipt,
FaxBack will refund the County a pro-rata share of rent for every day past the 3 days that the
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program is not entered on the system. This lease shall remain enforceable and FaxBack Shall not be
liable for any delays on the part of County in SUbmitti~ program for entry.
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FaxBack ~heUlnot be
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liable for downtime of system due to telephone line i~terruption or acts of God.
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V. USE OF SYSTEM
,
The County shall use the system only for the purposes specified herein. The county
' shall not
,
sublet any part of the leased extension, department, or document to parties other than thoSe contained
in the lease herein. This Agreement is not assignable by either party.
VI. ACCESS OF SYSTEM
The original set-up of the County's program is entered into the FaxBack system by FaxBack
representativcs, and in compliance with County's design. Once FaxBack has entered County's
program into the systcm, FaxBack will. notify County orID! assigncd numbers to access extensions,
departments, and/or documents so County can eheek the system. The County shall also be given
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security access code, so that future alterations, changes, or additions can be loaded from any fax
machine or computer fax modem anywhere. The County agrees not to tamper with any portion of
the system not leased to it in this contract. To the extent allowed by law the County agrees to
assume liability for actual damages caused by unauthorized tampering by a County employee.
VII. FAXBACK SERVICES
FaxBack System agrees to:
1. Store and assign document infonnation and to configure County's program
in accordance with County specifications and system capabilities.
2. Provide a system that allows access 10 cxtension/department/document
hours a day and 7 days a week.
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Department lessee shall be restricted to remote l!C¢eSS before 8:30
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4.
Document
and
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and
5:00
am. ker
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Allow the use of the FaxBack logo, telephone number and ~xtension
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number for any and all promotions and advertising.
5.
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Allow remote access for updates and 8Iterations.
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Contact and coordinate with those non-profit organizations 'that have agreed
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to publish the county catalogue of documents; however, FaxBack will not be resPonsible for each
organizations' actual compliance.
6.
Make document additions or deletions as requested by the County. Such
additions or deletions shall occur no more than one time per month, and will be accepted strictly
from the Director of Administrative Services.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
8.01
Fort Bend County is a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State
of Texas and claims exemption from sales and use taxes. A copy ofa tax exempt certificate will be
furnished upon request.
8.02
The parties expressly agree that venue and jurisdiction for any claims or
disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall rest exclusively in Fort Bend
County, Texas.
8.03
County shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, for any
reason upon thirty days written notice to Faxback.
8.04
Any and all notices or communications required or permitted under this
Agreement shall be delivered in person or mailed, certified mail, return receipt requested, or may
be transmitted by fax as follows:
To County:
The Honorable Michael D. Rozell
County Judge
Fort Bend County
P.O. Box 368
Richmond, Texas 77469
Fax: (713) 341-8609
Copy to:
Dianne McWethy
Director of Administrative Services
309 South 4th St., Suite 624 .
Fax: (713) 341-4418
To FaxBack:
Toni Nelson
OutSource Communications
14I 8 Sugar Creek Blvd.
Sugar Land, Texas 77478-3930
Fax: (713) 491-6960
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties put their hands to this Agreement on the dated
indicated below.
FORT BEND COUNTY
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MiChal
D. Rozell, Count;:
Dale:
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OUTSOURCE COMMUNICATIONS
By:
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AUDITOR'S CERTIFlCATE
I hereby certify that funds are available in the amount of $5,000.00 to pay the obligation of
Fort Bend County under and within the fore·
ontract.
Robert Grayless, Co
js.: 1j\f:'qreanen\faxt-:kJ.j;t:2.626{OJ23961
ty Audilor
Fort Bend County
Precinct 2
P.O. Box 249
713/431 ~0555
Fax: 713/431~1947
Fresno, TX 77545
Grady Prestage
Commissioner
January
13, 1997
Roman Bohachevsky
Library Director
1001 Golfview
Richmond, T 77469
Dear Mr. Bohachevsky:
Listed below are Commissioner
Library Board.
Prestage's appointments
1.
Rita R. Obey
16602 Quail Run
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281)437-9520
2.
Patsy Jalomo
1610 Flicker
Missouri City, TX 76489
(281)261-2894
These individuals will take the place of Mr. castillo
Cornell, who have resigned due to schedule conflicts.
If you need additional
Sincerely,
Grady Prestage,
Commissioner
information,
pleae contact
to the
and Ms.
my office.
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COMMISSlQNER PRECINQT 3
· Ak PER ORIGINAL
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Andy Meyers
Commie. toner
Motion to Appoint BUildingOversight ~ommjtt~el
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Commissioner Andy Meyers moves that Commlssiogers Court ,aPfQinf a .
BUilding oversight Committee to be composed of Andy Meters, Chai'4 ,
an
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Prestage, Roman Bohachevsky, and two additional member~ to be natper by
Chainnan Meyers to oversee the design and construction oft~e Sugar
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R. DIANNE MCWETHY
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE
FORT BEND COUNTY
SERVICES
(713) 341-8670
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Commissioners Court
FROM:
Dianne McWethy, Elections Administrator
SUBJECT:
Purchase of Elections Notebook PC's - Conduct of Early Voting
Election Services Contract Fund
Agenda Item Request
DATE:
January 9, 1997
Background:
During FY96, the Elections Administration staff has continued to review and evaluate the
printing of the list of registered voters on combination forms for the conduct of early
voting for county and contract elections. The printing of the list of over 150,000 registered
voters on combination forms for each of early voting sites is labor intensive for county
departments and costly for the county and the political subdivisions that contract with the
Elections Administrator for elections. During the conduct of early voting for a primary
election, the list must be printed twice for each early voting site, one for each political
party.
Analysis:
On the basis of the above, staff has worked with the MIS Department, as well as other
counties, to research and develop early voting forms and procedures that do not require
the use of combination forms. On the basis that the list of registered voters is available on
CD-Rom, staff has developed the capability to use Winbook XP5 Pro notebooks/CD ROM
and related software to provide direct access to the voter file for the conduct of early
voting. (See attached cost information, as provided by Mary Shemanski, MIS Director).
As per Section 31.100.Disposition of contract money, (a), money paid to a county election
officer under an election services contract shall be deposited in a separate fund in the
county treasury. (Fund #150). The county election officer may make expenditures from
the fund without budgeting or appropriation by commissioners court. However, the fund
shall be audited and approved in the same manner as other claims against the county
before they are paid. As per Section (f), the election services contract fund may be used
only to defray expenses of the county election officer's office in connection with electionrelated duties or functions.
301 Jackson Street
P.
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BOl( 1046
Request:
On the basis that Commissioners Court has requested the review and approval for the
purchase of notebook computers for county departments prior to the issuance of
purchase orders by the Purchasing Agent, I would like to request that Commissioners
Court approve staff's request for the purchase of notebook computers and related
software for the conduct of early voting for county and political subdivision elections. If
you have any questions or need additional information, contact me at 341·8673.Thank you
for your assistance with this request.
xx:
Mary Shemanski, MIS Director
01.08.1997
FROM
15:06
P. L)2
Fort Bend County
Management Infonnation Systems (M.I.S.)
Mary Shemanski
Director
TO:
Ms. Dianne McWethy. Elections Administrator
FROM:
Mary Shemanski, M.I.S. Director ~
DATE:
JanUlllY 7.1997
RE:
Recommendation for Elections Notebook PC's
Attached please find the price quotation, specifications, and warranty options for a Winbook XP5
Pro notebook. I recommend this model for use at early voting sites.
Each notebook will also require the following software loaded:
PROCOMM communications software
for mainframe sessions
VEDIT software to view CD·ROM
$139.00
89.00
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance in this matter.
Attachments
Jane Long Anne" • 500 Libert)' Street, Room 212 • Richmond, TX 77469 • (281) 341-4570 • Fax (281) 341-4526
FROW
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01.08.1997
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43212
800) 468-7502
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SALES ID:
ASSOCIATE:
STATION;
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FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
FOR.T BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
500 LIBERTY ST. ,SUITE 103
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS RICHMOND, TX 77469
301 JACKSON STREET
RICHMOND, TX 77469
'RICING GUARANTEED
UNTIL:
01/21/97
GENERAL
PO NUMBER: QUOTE
Qty Desoription
SKU
unit Price
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Amount
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.._1 WINBOOK XP5 Pl00 810 DI0.3LA RFRB 810 ME
1 WINBOOK XPS 16MB MEMORY MODULE 16 MEG 16
1 WINBOOK XP5 12X DS/PROD PK 551 IS
503557
144915
556639
1,450.00
149.00
399.00
1,450.00
149.00
399.00
1 WINBOOK PRO P133 1 D12.1 8X28.8P 1.0 GB
1 WINEOOK FX 8MB EDO MODOLE: 8 MEG CLEAR
545582
275503
2,500.00
199.00
2,500.00
199.00
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SUBTOTAL:
TAX:
SHIPPING:
TOTAL;
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4,697.00
0.00
35.00
4,732.00
GRANTS·RECORDS~AGEMENT
MAIL CENTER
FORT BEND COUNTY,
TEXAS
(713) 341-8635
Fax (713) 344-3939
TIM CUMINGS
MEMORANDUM
TO:
County Judge's Office
Attn:
Norma Landry
FROM:
Tim Cumings,
SUBJECT:
Agenda
DATE:
January
I am requesting
14, 1997 agenda
Grants Administrator
Item for January
14, 1997 Commissioners'
Court
9, 1997
that the following item be placed
of Commissioners' Court:
on the January
Consider
applying
for continuation
grants
from HoustonGalveston Area Council for 1) Gang Intervention Unit, Sheriff's
Department
2) Narcotics
Prosecutor
and Juvenile
Prosecutor,
District Attorney's Office, and adopting resolutions for same.
Representatives of the Sheriff's Department and District Attorney's
Office will be present should court members have any questions.
Deadline for submission of applications is January 17.
Thank you for your attention
cc:
to this matter.
Dianne McWethy, Director of Administrative
Herb Owens, District Attorney's Office
301 Jackson·
Suite 101 • Richmond, Texas 77469
Services
GRANTS-RECORDSMANAGEMENT
MAIL CENTER
(713) 341-8635
Fax (713) 344-3939
TIM CUMINGS
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Commissioners' Court
FROM:
Tim Cumings,
SUBJECT:
Grant Renewals
DATE:
January
Grants Administrator
for Commissioners'
Court of 1/14
9, 1997
The Sheriff's Department and District Attorney's Office are seeking
continuation funding for ongoing staffing grants. They are asking
the court to approve those applications
and the accompanying
resolutions,
thereby authorizing
the county judge to sign the
application forms.
The Sheriff's Department is asking for fifth-year funding for its
gang intervention unit. The District Attorney's Office is seeking
fourth-year
funding for a narcotics prosecutor
and fifth-year
funding for a juvenile prosecutor. Source of the funding is the
Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, through the HoustonGalveston Area Council. The program offers assistance reduced over
a five-year period, from 100 percent funding the first year to 20
percent the final year.
All copies of the three applications
and resolutions
should
signed and forwarded to H-GAC for execution as of January 17.
Thank you for your attention
cc:
to this matter.
Dianne McWethy, Director of Administrative
Herb Owens, District Attorney's Office
301 Jackson.
Suite 101 • Richmond, Texas 77469
Services
be
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT REQUEST TO THE
GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR FUNDING TO THE COUNTY
OF FORT BEND, TEXAS FOR A PROGRAM KNOWN AS "SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT GANG INTERVENTION UNIT."
WHEREAS, THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY,
TEXAS feels that addition of the program known as the SHERIFF'S GANG
INTERVENTION UNIT, will materially enhance the administration of justice in the
county of Fort Bend, Texas, for all crime victims; and
WHEREAS, the opportunity exists to fimd vital parts of this program through the
Office of the Governor of the state of Texas, Criminal Justice Division;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Commissioners Court of the
County of Fort Bend, Texas, that the County submit a grant request to the Office of the
Governor of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, to assist in the fimding of the program of
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT GANG INTERVENTION UNIT.
PASSES AND APPROVED, this /1f5. day of
JA-/l//J4I2Y
,1997.
COUNTY OF FORT BEND, TEXAS
TY JUDGE
I, Dianne Wilson, County Clerk for the County of Fort Bend, Texas, do hereby certify
this to be a true and exact copy of the County of Fort Bend, Texas, Resolution adopted by
the Fort Bend County Commissioners,
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ApPLICATION
CRIMINAL
1.
COG Application Identifienapplicant
2.
COG to which application is submitted:
5.
Applicant Information
a.
Legal name of agency applying:
JUSTICE
FOR GRANT FUNDING
DMSION,
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
leave blank)
3.
Date Receivedby COGlCJO (applicant
4.
Is this application shared with another COG?
(applicant leave blank)
DMsion or unit within applicant organization to administer grant:
C.
FORT BEND
lO'l<"C
d.
Address I,gv. st",.t or P. O. Box, city, stat., and zip cod.)
b.
leave blank)
Name, address, telephone, and fax number of the person who can
answer questions concerning this application (give area code).
1410 Ransom Road
Richmond, Texas
77469
Lieutenant Mike Lorenz
(281)341-4684
(281)341-4644-fax
State Payee Identification Number
6.
74-''''''._'
a"a
Q
cril: Continuation
··"B:b~····ii·conti·nuaiion·:·com·pieie·tiie·i;;iiOWi·ng:·····
.
Year at funding for this application (Check ona):
o Year2 0 Year3 0 Year4 Xl YearS
Current Grant #
Type of Applicant (ch.ck on. box only)
7.
8.a. Type of Application:
o New
SF
- 97
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a
0 Year__
StateAgency
County
a
0
StateCollegeor University
PrivateCollegeor University
Municipality
a
Q
Q
o
TatmShlp
D
NonprofrtOrganization
Special District
Educational Service Center
Q
Regional Council ofGovemments
Other (specify):
_
CI
Independent School District
1:1
Indian Tribe
- J 0421
- AD7
10. Application for
tiiJ
State Criminal Justice Planning Fund
a
Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund
(state)
11 a. Geographic Areas of Project Activites (Citi.s and Counb.s)
(state)
Fort Bend Countv in tota1itv
all cities therein.
a Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (federaQCFOA.·18.540
Q
Title V Delinquency Prevention Fund
a Victims of Crime
o Texas Narcotics
CFOA·16.S48
...............................•..•......................................................................................................
Act Fund (fedelil!) CFOA·16.575
Control Program (fede...!)
a Safe and Drug-Free
o Violence
(feder1ll)
11b. County where project is based:
CFDA·16.579
Schools and Communities Act
and
Fort Benc.'.
(fed.nal) CF0A-84.186
13. Proposed Project
Against Women Act (federal)CFDA·16.588
o other
14. Are the activities proposed in this application 100% juvenile-related?
12. Title of Project:
f,ORT BEND COUNTY SqERIFF'S
GANG INTERVENTION UNIT
15. Requested Funding:
a. Federol Grant
$
Funds (CJD)
b. State Grant
Funds (CJD)
$
c. Cash Match
$
DEPT.
o
Yes
~
No
.00
(date)
.00
If project is local, submission of application to regional council of governments
satisfies the reqUirement for TRACS review.
14 4°1
.00
56,785
d.ln-kind
(VOCA.
VAWA"
$
.00
$
.00
r-. VQntfl
e. TOTAL
71,266
CPTN:
Region #:
Priority #:
RBE
0 In
0 Out
Unique#:
18. To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this application is true and correct. The document has been duly authorized by the governing
body of the applicant and the applicant will comply with the attached assurances if the assistance is awarded.
·~:··Typ;;;j··N~;:;;~·~fA;:,th~~;:j·o;r~i~·i··
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~ICHAEL
D. ROZELL
COUNTY JUnGE
CJD-l
! (281)
341-8606
Issued 7/96
Be sure to reference the name of each relevant community plan when answering the questions below.
1.
Name the plan(s) under which the applicant is submitting this application.
FORT BEND COUNTY
2.
PLAN
List the cities, counties, or part thereof covered by each plan referenced under question one above?
FORT BEND COUNTY
3.
COMMUNITY
IN TOTALITY
AND ALL CITIES
THEREIN.
For each community plan, state the problem(s) listed that this application would impact.
A CONTINUATION PROGRAM TO ADDRESS GANG RELATED
WITH IN THE COMMUNITY OF FORT BEND.
4.
PROBLE~S
If a continuation application, quote the reference in each plan that mentions the focus of this application as
a priority.
WITH THE GANGS INCREASING MORE AND MORE, EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THE
CONTINUING EDUCATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THE CITIZENS.
5.
Ifa new application, list the gap(s) in services listed in each plan that this application would help to fill.
NON-APPLICABLE
FOR COG USE ONLY
Note: This form must accompany all applications for local or regional grants.
CPTN:
CJD-2
Issued 7(96
DESIGNATION OF GRANT OFFICIALS
CJD rules require that three persons be designated to the positions of Authorized Official, Project Director,
and Financial Officer for the purposes of administering a grant. The Project Director and the Financial
Officer may not be the same person but, under extenuating circumstances, one person may otherwise fill
two positions. In accordance with the criteria and definition of responsibilities set forth in the Governor's
Criminal Justice Plan for Texas governing submission of this application, the following designations are
made:
APPLICANT:
PROJECT
FORT BEND COUNTY
TITLE:SHERTFE'
5 DEpARTMENT GANG INTERVENTION
Kl Mr. 0 Ms. ROBERT
Xl Mr. 0 Ms. MIKE LORENZ
Project Director
(Type or Print)
LIEUTENANT
FORT BEND COUNTY
Financial Officer
SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT
AUDITOR.
Trtle and Agency
1410 Ransom
Organization's
Road
City
GRAYLESS
(Type or Print)
FORT BEND COUNTY
Trtle and Agency
309 S
Business Address
Richmond
UNIT
(Street or P. O. Box)
4th
"+-.,.,,,,+-
SUITE 533
Organization's Business Address
77469
Richmond
City
Zip
1281\ 341-4684
77469
Zip
12811 341- 3760
Telephone Number
Telephone Number
(281) 341-4644
(281\ 341- 3774
Fax Number
Fax Number
~ Mr. 0 Ms.
MICHAEL
Authorized Official
COUNTY
JUDGE,
D. ROZELL
(Type or Print)
FORT BEND COUNTY
Trtle and Agency
309
S. 4th. Street SUITE 719
Richmond
77469
City
(281)
Zip
341- 8608
Telephone Number
(281)
341- 8609
Fax Number
CJD-3
Issued 7/96
PROJECI
NARKATIVE
THE SPECIFIC PROBLEM TO BE ADDRESSED BY TIDS CONTINUED
APPLICATION.
FORT BEND COUNTY STILL CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE AN INCREASE IN
CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY, BOTH FROM GANGS WITHIN THE FORT BEND
COUNTY AND THOSE BASED, IN ADJOINING HARRIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
HOUSTON.
FROM SEPTEMBER 1994 TO SEPTEMBER 1996, GANGS HAVE ACCOUNTED FOR 600
PLUS VIOLATIONS OF LAW. THE FORT BEND GANG INTERVENTION UNIT HAS
INVESTIGATED 183 GANG RELATED CASES TO DATE, WHICH RANGES FROM
MURDER TO MINOR VIOLATIONS OF STATE LAW.
DURING THE ABOVE TIME FRAME, WE HAVE LOGGED 83 ADDmONAL NEW
GANGS IN THE FORT BEND COUNTY AREA. THE TOTAL OF ALL GANG MEMBERS
SO FAR TO DATE IS APPROXIMATELY 2400. FOR A COMPLETE REVIEW OF THE
LAST TWO YEARS, PLEASE REFER TO THE (4) PROGRESS REPORTS THAT ARE
ATTACHED.
IN FORT BEND COUNTY, THE RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAlLABLE TO THE GANG
UNIT STILL CONTINUE TO BE OTHER LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
MORE AND MORE WE ARE SEEING THE TREND OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCIES ACTUALLY RECOGNIZING THE GANG PROBLEMS INSTEAD OF
IGNORING IT; BEING AFRAID TO START PANIC, AND ACTUALLY GETTING MORE
INVOLVED BY ASSIGNING AN OFFICER TO INVESTIGATE GANG RELATED
ACTIVITIES. OUR PROJECT GOAL IS TO CONTINUE EDUCATING LAW
ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC TO THE VARIOUS GANGS UPDATED
STYLE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND TO MAINTAIN THE EVER EXISTING
INTELLIGENCE FILE THAT CONTINUES TO GROW.
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Progress Report
FORT BEND COUNTY
SHERIFF'S
DEPT. Grant No. ~
as
Sj)2
9329
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Sr:- 97- t10 7
GANG INTERVENTION
March
o
}fi
2,
UNIT
September
1996
1,
1996
Six-Month Report
Final Report
Reported Crimes: (Provide information regarding reported crimes in your project area (city.
county, etc,) during the project period, You need only provide information on your project focus
(violent crime, gang-related crime, drug-related crime, and victims of crime,)
( SEE ATTACHED
REPORT )
Impact statement: (Explain the impact that the project has had on the problem stoted on page
CJD-12. Program Narrative)
( SEE ATTACHED
REPORT
Submit this page to the Criminal Juslice Division six monlhs through the grant period and again al the e'nd.
PROGRESS
REPORT
FOR MARCH 2. 1996 THE!! SEPTEMBER
1. 1996
PAGE 1
FOR THE PAST SIX (61 MONTHS OF THE FT. BEND COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT GANG UNITS EXISTENCE THERE WERE
APPROXIMATELY
199 REPORTED GANG RELATED OFFENSES.
THOSE OFFENSES
INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:
RECOVERED PROPERTY - 0
TERRORISTIC THREAT - 4
AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS - 8
SIMPLE ASSAULTS - 25
BURG. M.V. - 3
BURG. OF HAB. - 8
BURG. OF BUILDING - 1
CRIMINAL MISC. - 8
DEADLY CONDUCTS - 8
ATTEMPTED MURDERS - 2
CRIMINAL TRESPASS - 3
EVADING ARR./DETENTION
- 8
HARASSMENT - 0
POSS. OF MARA. - 21
RETALIATION - 3
AGG. ROBIROBBERY - 10
RUNAWAY - 2
THEFr - 19
UNLAWFULLY CARR. WEAPON - 9
UNAUTH. USE OF M. V. - 4
DISORDERLY CON. - 1
RECKLESS CON. - 0
AGG. SEX. ASSAULT - 3
TRAFFIC OFFENSES - 24
FORGERY - 2
PUBLIC INTOX. - 2
INDECENCY W/CHILD - 1
EIGHT DRIVE-BY SHOOTINGS OR DEADLY CONDUCTS ARE
INCLUDED IN THE STATISTICS ABOVE.
IMPACT STATEMENT
FOR THE PAST SIX (6) MONTHS THE FOLLOWING
INFOR}lATION OBTAINED BY THE GANG UNIT.
WAS
GANG MEMBERS ARRESTED - 127
INVESTIGATIONS
CONDUCTED ~ 61
NUMBER OF NEW GANGS IDENTIFIED - 1.5.
NUMBER OF NEW GANG MEMBERS - 309
INTERVIEWS WITH CONCERNED PARENTS - 26
INTERVIEWS WITH CONCERNED SCHOOL OFF. - 4
PUBLIC AW~JffiNESS PRESENTATIONS - 2
PEOPLE ATTENDING PRESENTATIONS - 90
DURING
TEl S TIHE
309 ADDITIONAL
MONTH PROGRESS
FORT BEND COUN7Y
BEND COUNTY
IS
FR.A..r!E THE GP-.NG UN IT HAIl DCiCUl'1ENT:::r·
NEW GANG MEMBERS, 69 MORE THAN THE LAST 6
REPORT. THESE ARE GANG MEl':SZRS ',~H;j LIVE H,
OR HAVE AN IMrlEDIATE
ARE.c.
.. THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP
It"1P~~CTON TEE FT.-
COlJ"NTAT THIS TIt1E
2~337_
AS IS NOTED ABOVE. A(-iAIN. I1S:IVE-EY Sr1(;CTINr~
OFFENSE~:, i-LqV~ EEiv1AINEI; FAIRLY COt·L3L3T~::;T \rllTE THE LA~3-=' 0Mcn~TH REPORT.
Ttr;:'-iAT1:3 OBVIOU:3 1;; TE;'~T SI~~F'LE AE.3AUI..T C.2.~3ES
ARE UP FROt"l 1:;' THE LAST 6 t1UNTHS 'l'U 25 THI::: REFljFt[' PEEIOu.
ONLY 15 NE~~ GANGS ~7ERE DGCUHENTED TEl S REE-'ORT ?ERIOD
VER:;U:3 11) FOF~ THE LA3T RKFORT PERIljD.
l'HI:3 WG[J~D FUr~TEER
PAGE 2
l: NI)I CP...-::.:'ETHAT NEW GANGS
ONCE Fr)R~1ED. AR~ ABSOS:BED EY
3IGGER4
BETTER OHGANIZEIl
GANG:3 OVER A SHOE':' PERIOD
OIl'
T:iJ1E. ANOTHER CATEGORY NOTING AN INCREASE I.; NAFJ::;;)TIC
RESATSIl CASES ANDIOR ARRE:3T. THI:3 IS UP FROM 5 FOr; 'l'HE
LAST REPOF.T PERIOD TO 21 FOR THI:3 6 110NTHS REPORT. iN'HAT
TEE OVER.ALL STATI~3TICS
NOTED ABOVE INDICATE
IS GANG
MEt'!BERSHIP HAS INCREASED.
THE NUt"JBER OF VIOLENT PERSON TO
PER:30N CRIMES HAS INCREASED.
COINCIDENTLY
ENOUGH w11EN THE
NUMBER OF NARCOTIC CRIMES/ARREST
INCREASED.
THE GANG UNIT.
AT IT:3 INCEPTION,
CONDUCTED MORE PUBLIC AWARENESS
PRESENTATIONS
THAT IT DOES NOW. THIS \~OULD BE EXPECTED
SINCS THERE IS A FINITE
NUMBER OF CIVIC GROUPS OF:
OF:GANIZATIONS
IN THE COUNTY EEQUESTING THE PRESENTATIONS.
THE GANG UNIT CONDUCTED ONE THREE D<l.TE SWEEP IN THE
STAFFORD.
t1I~3;=.Uf]RI CITY AREAS OF THE COUNTY. THERE WAS
VERY LIMITED GANG RELATED ACTIVITY
DURING THIS EFFORT.
BUT
THE UNIT DOE:3 NOW UTILIZE
MEMBER~; OF THE FT. BEND COUNTY
JUVENILE
DE'l'EN'l'ION FACILITY
DUF,ING S,JGH SWEEPS. WITH
.JUVENILE AUTHORITIE:3
PRE:3ENT,
AND SIGNED JUVENILE
COURT
.JUDGES AUTHORITY .• JUVENILES
FOUND VIOLATING THEIR
F:E:3PECTIVE PROBATION CURFEW:3 AF:E DETAINED ON LOCATION AND
It~lMEDIATELY TRANSPORTED TO DETENTION.
THIS NOW OFTEN
RESULT;; IN A .TjVENILE
~3PEN[lING THE \'ffiEK~ND IN DETENTION
UNTIL HE EXPL".INS
TO THE .JUDGE MONDAY HORNING I'ml HE/~3HE
VIOLATED THE C-UEFEW. THIS \.JA;; AN EFFEC~IVE
:30LUTICN TO
4
'Jf)V3:NILE~3 \]IOLATING
THEIF: PFJ)BATION
EEi.;CI r(S:l'-!El,lTS.
If·} IJUN~ C;? 1996.
THE ~;ETCIC SY3TE:f-'!. yJITH INFOR!"L~/rl»N
ACCES;3ED Tn20\]GH
THE HAERIS
C\)UNTY G. R. I. T.;;.
~Y;;TEtL
STAF-~TE~) FLAGGINC-i POSSIBLE
GANG HEMBERS ~~1..fOAEE EOU?IN:2LY
ST~)??ED
BY LA~tJ E~JFORCENENT OFFICERS
ACF~OS~; THE STATE - IN
FT. BEND COUN~Y". THE SHERIFF~;3 DEPAHTt1~NT ALONE. FEOH .T]NE
TO AtiGU;3'I.
A THEEE t10NTH PERIOD.
~370P?ED AND ID2NTI?IElj
A?PROXlt-::ATELY
135 SUBJECT,; .. FOR VARIOU3 REA2.0N~3. ~ivn;) C?t1E
BACK FLAG:3ED A;3 PO.3SIBLY
AFFILIATEj)
;-.'IiH P~~.ST GANG :~ELATEI.)
ACTIVITI;::3.
THZ GANG UNIT;
IN CON...
"TUNCTION WITH THE
,:',E~RIFF~:-:; D:;:;:~.~.ETL1ENl SUPPC b:T 2,ES:VIC~3 :I)IVI:3ION.
~N:~L=TUTEI.l
A N~;r'J ,:':.P~':~:I.6..L r:A=,II;) TC:t-·iE ;:':OLnJD T:) A.3.;I.37 Al';[l Ir:FOF.t·~ Po
I>~~PUTY C;)t,j [)C·:~:·~
I t<,G ;~,UCH E::JUT I NE CHECK:;. TEE D I ',3PATCH;:;'
TCiN~;; THE SOU:,;Il TO THE DEPUTY INDICA':It·H:; TE.::l~T H:2: I3
CONFF..:i.)NTING A :3UB.JECT :..["--{OEA;; 3EEN F'LAG(}ED BY SETCIC A~;
1
P~EVIUU:;L'{
DOCUMENTED PO~;:;IE~Y
::ELATED ACTIVITIES
_ THE E?FECT
S"{:;TEM IS APP_~.RENT_ TME DEFUTY
IN-I)EFTH
I l'lFO;:t1ATIOFi INr;jUI~IE;3
"AS NEE:DEI)"
EASI~;.
INVOLVEr, IN PA~3T GANG
Ot,T DE?UTY SAFETY WITH TEi: S
C~J~ T2EN CONDUCT MORE
F20H
THE :3ETCIG
FLAG ON At,,;
Progress Report
..
:.;;.;...
:~;;.
-
SF-9S"'S02-7927
GANG
ReportTimePeriod
INTERVENTION
UNIT
to'_-....-.;""-'--'_~..;,_'C'
SEPTEMBER
>"0
MARCH
1,
1996
1. 199f
Check Qne:
[X}
o
Six-Month Report
Final Report
Reported Crimes: (pi~vide information regarding reported crimes in your project area (city, county, etc.)
during the project period. You need only provide information on your project focus (violent crime, gangrelated crime, drug-related crime, and victims of crime.)
.( SEE ATTACHED
Impact Statement:
REPORT
(Explain the impact that the project has had on the problem stated on page CJD·
12. Program Narrative)
( SEE ATTACHED
REPORT
submit this page to the Criminal Justice Division sIx months through the grant period and again at the end.
PRQGRESS REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER
1,
J 995 TIiRlJ
MARCH 1,
1996
FOR THE PAST SIX (6) MONTHS OF THE GANG UNITS
EXISTENCE
THERE WEHE 158 GANG RELATED OFFENSES REPORTED Te,
THIS AGENCY.
'l'HO:3E OFFENSES
INCLUIIED
F:ECOVERED PROPERTY
TERRORISTIC
THREAT
-
UNLAWFULLY
7
UNAUTH.
- 8
SIMPLE ASSAULTS
19
BURG. OF M.V.
- 2
BURG. OF H.".B. - 8
CRIM.
MISC.
40
DEADLY CONDUCT::; - 10
EVADING ARF:. /DETENTION
- 1
ATTEMPTED t-FJRDER - 4
CRIMINAL TF~ESPASS - 1
HARAS;:;MENT - 3
POSSESSION OF MARIJUA)JA - 5
RETALIATION
- 1
ROBBERY - 9
RUNAWAY - 18
THEFT - 1
TEN DRIVE-BY
SHOWN ABOVE.
IMPACT
THE FOLLOWING:
SHOOTINGS
CARR. \\?EP.?ON
USE X.V.
BURG. OF BUILDING
-
7
- 3
DISORDE~~LY C:l)~lDUCT RECKLE~3S CONIJf]CT - 1.
ARE IOJCUJDED IN
J..
THE STATI:='.'I'IC;
STATEl~tlT
FOR THE FA::;::: ;;IX
INFORMATION
TrIAS
(6)
OBTAINED
MONTHS THE FOLLOWING
';;PL;
BY THE GANG UNIT:
INVESTIGATIONS
CONDUCTED - 35
NUMBER OF NEW GANGS IDENTIFIED
- 10
NUi'1BER OF NEW GANG t·1Et1BEF:.;, ['OCUt'1ENTED - 240
INTERVIE'NS
\'iITH CONCERNED PARENT::: - 8
INTERVIEI<7S WITH CONCERNED SCHOOL OFFICIALS
PUBLI.C AWARENESS PRESE~JTATI(IN3
4PEOPLE ATTENDING
PRESENTATIONS
- 155
DURING TEIS TIME FHAt-1E THE G.~.NG UNIT HAD L{H~·U!1ENTED
240 ADDITIONAL
NEl<l GANG MErlBERS IN FORT BEND ;:>):.':'TY OR
WHICH HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE FT. BEND COUNTY AR8:A. WITH A
TOTAL GANG ME!-lBERSHIP OF 2066.
A;3 IS NOTED, DRIVE-BY
;3HOOTINGS HAVE REt'IAINEI> FAIRLY CON3ISTENT
OVER THE 6 MONTE
PERIOD WHEN C0t1FARED WITH THE PREVIOUS 6 MONTH';.
THERE WERE ONLY 10 ADDITIONAL
NEW GANGS DOCUMENTED
OVER THE PERIOD.
BUT MEt1BERSHIP IN OLDER GANGS DOES
CONTINUE TO RISE.
IN OCTOBER 1995 THE GANG UNIT ASSISTED
f-JnrlS'Tr:l~l P0'GIr:''E ["EFA.ETMEN~ WITH THE INVE~;TI(;t'\TI()~·:
OF A
PAGE 2
BURGLARY RING WHICH HAD BURGLARIZED 97 OPTICAL STORES.
INCLUDING 2 IN THE FORT BEND COUNTY AREA. THE
INVESTIGATION UNCOVERED ONE AK-47 ASSAULT RIFLE WHICH HAD
6 DIFFERENT SERIAL NUMBERS ON IT IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS. THE
A.T.F TRACE HAS NOT RETURNED ON THE RIFLE. THE UNIT ALSO
INVESTIGATED A PARTY "RUSH" WHERE FIFTEEN GANG MEMBERS
ARRIVED AT A RIVAL GANGS PARTY IN 3 DIFFERENT VEHICLES.
ALL FIFTEEN OF THE SUSPECTS EXITED THE 3 VEHICLES WITH
GUNS AND ATTACKED VARIOUS PEOPLE AT THE PARTY. ONE
NON-GANG MEMBER WAS SHOT IN THE STOMACH. SEVERAL PEOPLE
WERE PISTOL WHIPPED, ONE GANG MEMBER WAS SHOT AT 6 TIMES
AND WAS SEVERELY PISTOL WHIPPED. THE GANG UNIT ARRESTED 4
SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT AND IS ATTEMPTING TO
SEIZE TWO VEHICLES. AN AK-47 AND DOUBLE BARRELED SHOTGUN
WERE RECOVERED DURING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT.
AT LEAST 20 SHOTS WERE FIRED AND RETALIATION FOR THIS
OFFENSE IS EXPECTED.
IN ANOTHER INCIDENT. TI'70HOU:3TON GANG MEtJBERS
ATTEMPTED TO RIP OFF A SUSPECTED FT. BEND COUNTY DRUG
DEALER. THE DEALER SHOT AND KILLED ONE OF THE QANG
MEMBERS. THE OTHER ESCAPED BACK TO HOUSTON. THE GANG UNIT
ALSO DOCUMENTED THE ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING OF ONE GANG MEMBER
AND THE SUICIDE OF ANOTHER. THE :3UICIDE WAS PLACED IN THE
GANG UNITS "DEAD" FILE.
..
PROGRESS
GRANTEE
PROJECT
Report
One:
x
GRANT No. SF-95-S02-7927
Fort Bend Co.S.O.
TITLE
Gang
Time Period
Intervention
APRIL
REPORT
Unit
1,
Six Month Report
Final Report
REPORTED CRIMES:
(Provide information regarding reported
in
your project area (city, county, etc.) during the project period.
You
need only provide information on your project focus (violent
crime,gang-related
crime, and victims of crime.)
DURING THE LAST SIX MONTHS OF THE GANG UNIT'S EXISTENCE, 161 GANG
RELATED CRIMES WERE REPORTED TO THIS AGENCY. THOSE CRIMES INCLUDED:
FOUND PROPERTY - 4
HARASSMENT - 5
AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS - ,5
POSS. MARIJUANA - 5
ASSAULTS - 4THREAT - 25
RESIST ARREST - 2
AGG. ROBBERY - 7
RETALIATION - 1
BURG/ MOTOR VEH. - 3
ROBBERY ( STRONG ARM/THREAT) - 0
BURG/ HABITATION - 12
RUNAWAY - 21
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - 17
THEFT - 12
DEADLY CONDUCT - 11
UNLAWFUL CARRY OF FIREARM - 0
EVADE ARR/DET. - 3
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF M.V. - 1
FALSE REPORT TO P.O. - 1
FELON IN POSS. FIREARM.- 0
ATTEMPTED MURDER - 1
BURGLARY OF BUILDING - 2
CRIMINAL TRESPASS - 1
POSS. PROH. WEAPON - 1
INJURY TO CHILD/INVALID
- 6
IMPERSONATING PUBLIC SER - 1
INDECENCY W/CHILD - 1
TEN - "DRIVE-BY" SHOOTINGS ARE INCLUDED IN THE STATISTICS SHOWN ABOVE.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
(Explain the impact that the project has had on the
problem stated on page CJD-12, Program Narrative)
FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS THE FORT BEND COUNTY GANG UNIT WAS ABLE
TO OBTAIN THE FOLLOWING:
INVESTIGATIONS
CONDUCTED - 28
NUMBER OF NEW GANGS IDENTIFIED - 22
NUMBER OF GANG MEMBERS IDENITIFIED - 206
INTERVIEW WITH PARENTS - 6
INTERVIEW WITH SCHOOL OFFICIALS
- 0
PUBLIC AWARNESS PRESENTATIONS
- 6
NUMBER OF PERSONS ATTENDING PRESENTATIONS - 335
DURING THIS TIME FRAME, THE GANG UNIT HAD DOCUMENTED 206
ADDITIONAL NEW GANG MEMBERS IN FORT BEND COUNTY OR THAT HAVE AN IMPACT
ON THE FORT BEND COUNTY AREA, WITH A TOTAL GANG MEMBER COUNT OF 1904.
AS NOTED, DEADLY CONDUCT OFFENSES (drive-by shooting) ARE UP
DRAMATICALLY
OVER THE PAST SIX MONTH PERIOD.
THIS IS DUE, APPARENTLY,
TO A "WAR" WHICH HAS BROKEN OUT BETWEEN THREE EAST 'FORT BEND COUNTY
GANGS IN THE MISSOURI CITY, STAFFORD, FRESNO/ARCOLA AREAS.
ALSO NOTED
IS AN INCREASE IN THE OVERALL NUMBER OF OFFENSES REPORTED.
THE GANG
UNIT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL THE OPENING OF COMMUNICATIONS TO REGULAR
DETECTIVES IN THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND IN OTHER AGENCIES OF THE
COUNTY AS WELL.
THERE
~E, THE UNIT IS BECOMING mvGH MORE INFORMED AND
UTILIZED FOR INVESTIGATiVE PURPOSES WHICH FACILIAT£S MORE INFORMATION
COMING IN.
CJD - 13
.,.
PROGRESS
PROJECT
Report
One:
X
TITLE
Gang
Time Period
Intervention
SEPTEMBER
REPORT
Unit
==:.:.=...-,,-,,-:--,~,,-,,-
Che ck
Six Month Report
Final Report
REPORTED CRIMES:
(Provide information regarding reported crimes in
your project area (city, county, etc.) during the project period.
You
need only provide information on your project focus (violent
crime,gang-related
crime, and victims of crime.)
DURING THE LAST SIX MONTHS OF THE GANG UNIT'S EXISTENCE,
78 GANG
RELATED CRIMES WERE REPORTED TO THIS AGENCY. THOSE CRIMES INCLUDED:
FOUND PROPERTY - 2
HARASSMENT - 2
POSS. MARIJUANA - 1
ASSAULTS - 4THREAT - 4
RESIST ARREST - 1
AGG. ROBBERY - 20
.RETALIATION -.1
BURG/ MOTOR VEH. - 1
ROBBERY ( STRONG ARM/THREAT) - 1
BURG/ HABITATION - 2
RUNAWAY - 2
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - 14
THEFT - 1
DEADLY CONDUCT - 3
UNLAWFUL CARRY OF FIREARM - 5
EVADE ARR/DET. - 2
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF M.V. - 2
FALSE REPORT TO P.O. - 1
FELON IN POSS. FIREARM - 1
THREE - DRIVE BY" SHOOTINGS ARE INCLUDED IN THE STATISTICS SHOWN
ABOVE.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
(Explain the impact that the project has had on the
problem stated on page CJD-12, Program Narrative)
FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS THE FORT BEND COUNTY GANG UNIT WAS ABLE
TO OBTAIN THE FOLLOWING:
INVESTIGATIONS
CONDUCTED - 59
NUMBER OF NEW GANGS IDENTIFIED - 36
NUMBER OF GANG MEMBERS IDENITIFIED - 381
INTERVIEW WITH PARENTS - 15
INTERVIEW WITH SCHOOL OFFICIALS
- 1
PUBLIC AWARNESS PRESENTATIONS
- 11
NUMBER OF PERSONS ATTENDING PRESENTATIONS - 604
DURING THIS TIME FRAME, THE GANG UNIT HAD DOCUMENTED 351
ADDITIONAL NEW GANG MEMBERS IN FORT BEND COUNTY OR THAT HAVE AN IMPACT
ON THE FORT BEND COUNTY AREA, WITH A TOTAL GANG MEMBER COUNT OF 1608.
AS NOTED, DEADLY CONDUCT OFFENSES (drive-by shooting) ARE DOWN
DRAMATICALLY
OVER THE PAST SIX MONTH PERIOD.
THIS IS DUE TO SEVERAL
ARREST OF KEY GANG MEMBERS OF DIFFERENT GANGS AND ALSO BECAUSE OF
BETTER DOCUMENTATION
EFFORTS ON THE PART OF CITIES· IN THE COUNTY
WHICH HAVE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT GANG PROBLEMS.
FURTHER, THE GANGS
HAVE FIRMLY ENTRENCHED THEMSELVES IN THE COMMUNITY OF FORT BEND, AT
THIS POINT, HAVE NO REAL REASON FOR OPEN WARFARE.
THE GANG UNIT DID
NOT NOTE A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF DOCUMENTED GANGS.
· .'
WHAT APPEARS TO BE HAPPENING IS SOME OF THE LARGER, BETTER ORGANIZED
GANGS IN THE COUNTY HAVE A TENDENCY TO ABSORB SMALLER NEWLY FORMED GANG
SETS OR CLICHE'S.
NOTABLE IS THE FACT, AGGRAVATED ROBBERIES HAVE
REMAINED CONSISTENT AND WOULD BE EXPECTED TO RISE.
MUCH OF WHAT THE
GANG UNIT HAS HEARD FROM OTHER COUNTY AGENCIES AND FROM THE STREETS IS
GANG MEMBERS HAVE DEVELOPED A MOTTO OF "IF IT DON'T MAKE MONEY, IT
DON'T MAKE SENSE".
THEREFORE, THE TRADITIONAL GANG RELATED TURF BATTLE
OFFENSES APPEAR TO BE TAKING A "BACK SEAT" TO THIS CURRENT PHILOSOPHY.
IN ADDITION, THE GANG UNIT HAS DEVELOPED CONTACT WITH FORT BEND
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DETENTION DIVISION AND STRESSED THE IMPORTANCE OF
INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION COMING FROM THIS AREA.
WHAT HAS BEEN LEARNED
FROM THIS EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION IS THE DETENTION DIVISION WILL
INSTITUTE INTELLIGENCE GATHERING FROM WITHIN AND CHANNEL THIS GATHERED
INFORMATION TO THE GANG UNIT, SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASING THE UNIT'S
EFFECTIVENESS.
CJD-13
BUDGET INFORMATION
Section A-Budget
Summary
s
L
I
n
c
h
e
e
(4)
(3)
(1)
(2)
CJD Funds
cash Match
Budget Categories
d
u
I
Total
In-kind Match
(Far
VOCA.
VAWA
&
1llle V Clrq)
e
(Salaries)
2. A. Personnel
(Fringe Benef"rts)
3.
$
$
$
$
1. A. Personnel
10,546
42,182
52,728
3,651
14,603
18,254
14 197
56 785
70 982
B. Contractual
4. C. Travel and Training
5. D. Equipment
6.
E. Renovation/Retrofit
7. F. Supplies & Direct
Operating Expenses
8.
Total Direct Charges
(Sum of 1-7)
9. G. Indirect Costs
10.
11.
284
284
71,266
56,785
14,481
Program Income
Section B-Cash
$
$
$
$
Totals
(Sumofa-9)
$
Match·
000.
Section C-Program
Income
Total must agree with Line 11, Column 4 above.
Enter separately each source of matching funds and the amounts.
Total must agree with Line 10, Column 2 above.
Amount
Source
FORT BEND COUNTY
S
56 785
AD)lteant
must Gisclosetne source 0 cash match ifany. All casn maten mus:
pp
be
Source
Amount
NONE
000.
from current sources, not annci pa !<JlUnmn 9 or Prog ram Income.
I have read and agree to the accuracy of pages CJD·5 through CJD 13 of this application and have initialed each page.
ROBERT N. GRAYLESS,
COU~TY
AUDITOR
Typed Name and Signature of Financial Officer as designated on Page CJD-3.
CJD-5
Issued7/96
Criminal Justice Division,
Office of the Governor
(Referta page 21 afthe 1998 Plan.)
SCHEDULE A
PERSONNEL
1. Direct Salaries
% of
Time2
Title or Position'
INVESTIGATOR
- GANG
(A) INTERVFN'I'Tnl\l Tll\1T'I'
100%
(B) INVESTIG~r~~
IN
100%
~N~~~G.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
CJD Funds
Cash Match
In-kind
Match
TOTAL'
$
.
~.,~
$
5,273
:n
091
$ ?h.<1i4
$
26.364
21 091
(Cl
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
TOTAL Direct Salaries
$ 10,546
$
42,182
$
$
52 728
2. Fringe Benefits
In-kind
% or
$ Rate
FICA & Medicare
~
Retirement
@ .,~
Insurance (Life &Health)Per
Year
h~
Cash Match
$
$
~.
Unemployment
@.001
8n7
738
1,800
@:"(II'
Workers' Compensation
Insurance
CJD Funds
290
75
%
TOTAL
Match
3 2?~ $
$
A
('14
2,953
< hCl1
7,200
9.000
1,160
1
~n
~"
h<
16
A
Other (Explain)
".,
TOTAL Fringe Benefits
$
TOTAL PERSONNEL BUDGET
$ 14,197
~
hn< $
$
14
$
56,785
$
$
,n
?~A
$ 70 982
,. Include only one position per line. Attach a description of the duties or responsibilities of each position.
2.
Express as a percent of total lime. Must be at least 25%. (40 hours per week equals 100%)
3
Should reflect employee's gross salary attributable to the project. If applying for continuation funding, justify
any salary increase over the previous year.
FinancialOfficer Initials
CJD-6
Issued 7/96
(Refer to page 22 of the 1998 Plan.)
SCHEDULE B
PROFESSIONAL AND CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
Description
of Service
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
CJD Funds
Cash Match
In-kind
Match
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL
CONTRACTUAL
AND
SERVICES
REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Briefly describe and justify any anticipated contractual arrangement and
work products expected. Describe basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Professional services (such
as consultants, trainers, counselors, etc.) should be described by type of service, number of hours, rate per hour,
and travel costs, if any. Use additional pages as needed.
•
Financial Officer Initials
CJD-7
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE C
TRAVEL AND TRAINING
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
CJD Funds
Cash Match
In-kind
Match
TOTAL
1. Local Travel
Miles Traveled
Annually/$Rate
Title or Position
(A)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(8)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
LOCAL TRAVEL TOTAL
2
In-State Travel (Specify clearly and use continuation pages If necessary)
Purpose
IN-STATE TRAVEL TOTAL
3
Out-of-State
4
..
TUItions
Purpose
TRAINING TOTAL
ITOTAL TRAVEL BUDGET
NOTE:
TOTAL
In-kind
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Destination
TOTAL
Training
Cash Match
Travel (Specify clearly and use continuation pages If necessary)
Purpose
OUT-OF-STATE
CJD Funds
Destination
CJD Funds
TOTAL
In-kind
Cash Match
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
and Fees (Specify clearly and" use continuation pages If necessary)
Training
CJD Funds
Cash Match
TOTAL
In-kind
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1$
1$
1$
1$
When personally owned vehicles are used for travel, transportation costs are shown on Schedule C. When agency or leased vehicles are used, the
vehicle operation/maintenance costs should be shown on Schedule F. "Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses."
REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Briefly describe the applicant's travel policy (Le. mileage rates and
per diem rates). Specify purposes for each item of travel. Break out costs of each in-state and each oulof-state trip to separately show the specific costs of transportation and of per diem.
CJD-8
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE D
EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
(2)
(1)
Equipment Name or Description and
Quantity (Do Not List Brand Names)
(A)
CJO Funds
Cash Match
(3)
(4)
In-kind
Match
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(B)
(C)
(0)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
TOTAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Provide
justification and explanation of use. Use additional pages as needed.
CJD-9
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE E
RENOVATION AND RETROFIT FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
This schedule applies only to Fund 421 and may only be used
for projects that renovate or retrofit existing facilities to be
used for juvenile detention in order to comply with the federal
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.
(1)
Itemized Costs of Renovation/Retrofit
(A)
(2)
(3)
(4)
CJO Funds
Cash Match
In-kind
Match
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
(K)
(L)
(M)
(N)
(0)
(P)
(Q)
(R)
(S)
(T)
(U)
(V)
(W)
TOTAL
REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Attach as many pages as necessary to describe the basis for
arriving at the cost of each line item. Provide justification and explanation of use.
CJD-IO
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE F
SUPPLIES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES
Directly
other
Charged Supplies and
Operating Expenses
(A)
(1)
(2)
CJD Funds
Cash Match
(4)
(3)
In-kind
Match
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
(K)
(L)
TOTAL SUPPLIES AND DIRECT
OPERATING
EXPENSES
REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item and justification for requesting each item. Use additional pages as needed.
CJD-ll
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE G
INDIRECT COSTS
The maximum amount of indirect costs that may be applied for is not to exceed a total of twopercent of the total direct costs provided by CJ D. unless the applicant has an approved cost
allocation plan.
Indirect
CJD Funds
Costs
(A) Total Direct Costs (must equal page CJD-4, ine 8, column 1)
$
14,197
(B) Total Indirect Costs
$
284
m
Applicant is using the CJD two percent rule to detenmine the amount of indirect cost.
Q Applicant is using an approved cost allocation plan to determine indirect cost.
CJD-12
Issued 7/96
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
.JO
Yes
Q
No
This Project is completely supported by CJD grant dollars and
grantee match. There are no other local, state, federal, or
foul'ldation grant dollars assisting this program.
If "yes", the financial officer should sign below and may
disregard the rest of this form.
If "no", please indicate below the amounts, sources, and·
purposes of other funding.-
1.
Amount
of Funding:
Purpose/Use
of Funding:
Purpose/Use
of Funding:
Purpose/Use
of Funding:
$
Source of Funding:
2.
Amount
of Funding:
$
Source of Funding:
3.
Amount
of Funding:
$
Source of Funding:
4.
Amount
of Funding:
Purpose/Use
of Funding:
$
Source of Funding:
..
(Use additional pages as needed.)
CJD funding
Total grant dollars excluding
this CJD grant/application.
represents
funding
$
CJD-13
and grantee match
% of the total
of this project.
Issued 7/96
CERTIFIED
ASSURANCES
The applicant hereby assures and certifies that the project will comply with the regulation, policies, guidelines and
requirements including OMB Circulars No. A-122, A-llO, A-I02, and A-87, as they relate to the application, acceptance and use of funds for this project. Also the applicant assures and certifies to the grant that:
1.
It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant; that a resolution, motion or similar action has been duly adopted or
passed as an official act of the applicant's governiog body, authorizing the filing of the application including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative
of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required.
2.
Federal funds made available under this formula grant will not be used to supplant state or local funds, but will be used to
increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available for law enforcement
activities.
Matching funds required to pay the non-federal portion of the cost of each program and project, for which grant funds are
made available, shall be in addition to funds that would otherwise be made available for law enforcement by the recipients
of grant funds.
It will comply with requirements of the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions
Act of 1970 (P. 1. 91-646) which provides for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and
federally assisted programs.
It will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, as they
apply to hospital and educational institution employees of State and local governments.
It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of
being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family,
business, or other ties.
Fund accounting, auditing, monitoring, and such evaluation procedures as may be necessary to keep such records as CJD
or the Comptroller General shall prescribe, shall be provided to assure fiscal control, proper management, and efficient
disbursement of funds received under the grant.
It shall maintain such data and information and submit such reports, in such form, at such times, and containing such
information as CJD may require.
The programs contained in its application meet all requirements, that all the information is correct, that there has been
appropriate coordination with affected agencies, and that the ~plicant will comply with all provisions of the grant and all
other applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines.
It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Federal sponsoring agency concerniog special requirements oflaw,
program requirements, and other administrative requirements.
Pursuant to Sections 223(a)(18) and 296 of the JJDP Act, the Grantee assures that procedures have been established to
ensure that programs funded under the JJDP Act shall not disclose program records containing the identity of individual
juveniles. Exceptions to this requirement: (a) authorization by law; (b) consent of either the juvenile or his legallyauthorized representative; or (c) justification that otherwise the functions of this title cannot be performed. Under no circumstances may public project reports or fmdings contain names of actual juvenile service recipients.
It will insure that the facilities under its ownership, lease or supervision which shall be utilized in the accomplishment of the
project are not listed on the Environmental Protections Agency's (BPA) list of Violating Facilities and that it will notify the
Federal grantor agency of the receipt of any communication from the Director of the EPA Office of Federal Activities
indicating that a facility to be used in the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA.
It will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of § 102 (a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973,
Public Law 93-234, 87 Stat. 975, approved December 31,1976. Section 102 (a) requires, on and after March 2, 1975, the
purchase of flood insurance in communities where such insurance is available as a condition for the receipt of any Federal
financial assistance for construction or acquisition purposes for use in any area that has been identified by the Secretary of
the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an area having special flood hazards.
It will assist the grantor agency in its compliance with § 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended
(16 U. S. C. 470), Executive Order 11593, and the Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1966 ( 16 U. S. C.
469a-l et seq.) by (a) consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer on the conduct of investigations, as necessary,
to identify properties listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places that are subject to adverse
effects (see 36 CFR Part 800.8) by the activity, and notifYing the grantor agency of the existence of any such properties,
and by (b) complying with all requirements established by the grantor agency to avoid or mitigate adverse effects upon
such properties.
It will comply with the Uniform Grant and Contract Managements Standards (UGCMS) developed under the directive of
the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Act, Chapter 183, Texas Government Code.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
CJD-14
Issued 7/96
CERTIFIED
16.
17.
18.
19.
ASSURANCES
(Continued)
It, if a county, has taken or will take all action necessary to provide the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the
Department of Public Safety any criminal histOly records maintained by the county in the manner specified for the purposes of those departments.
It will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 US.C. 2000d (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of
race, color, or national origin), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1964, 42 US.c., 794 (prohibiting discrimination
on the basis of handicap), the Age Discrimination Act ofl975, 42, US.C. 6101, et seq., and the DepartmentofJustice
Nondiscrimination Regulations, 28 CFR, Part 42, Subparts C, D, and G.
It will, in the event a federal or state court or federal or state administrative agency makes a fmding of discrimination after
a due process hearing, on the ground of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or handicap against the project,
forward a copy of the finding to the Criminal Justice Division (CJD).
It will comply with Subtitle A, Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 US.C 12131-12134, and
Department of Justice implementing regulation, 28 CFR Part 35, whereas state and local governments may not refuse to
allow a person with a disability to participate in a service, program, or activity simply because the person has a disability.
20.
It will comply with the following sections of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, US. C. 5671 (c) (1).
21.
22.
(a) (12) (A), regarding removal of status offenders from secure facilities.
(a) (13), regarding sight-and-sound separation of juveniles from adults when detained in the same secure facility.
23.
24.
(a) (14), regarding removal of juveniles from adult jails and lockups.
(a) (23), regarding reduction of the disproportionate confinement of racial and ethnic minorities in secure facilities.
25.
26.
It will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act which limit the political activity of employees.
It will comply, and assure the compliance of all its contractors, with the applicable provisions of Title I of the Onmibus
Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, or the
Victims of Crime Act, as appropriate; the provisions of the current edition of the Office of Justice Programs Financial
Guide and all other applicable federal laws, circulars, or regulations.
It will comply with the provisions of 28 CFR applicable to grants and cooperative agreements including Part 18, Administrative Review Procedure; Part 20, Criminal Justice Information Systems; Part 22, Confidentiality of Identifiable Research
and Statistical Information; Part 23, Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies; Part 30, Intergovernmental Review
of Department of Justice Programs and Activities; Part 42, NondiscriminationlEqual Opportunity Policies and Procedures;
Part 61, Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act; Part 63, Floodplain Management and
Wetland Protection Procedures; and federal laws or regulations applicable to federal assistance programs.
It will comply, and all its contractors will comply, with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Onmibus Crime and Safe
Streets Act of 1968, as amended, 42 V.S.C. 3789(d), the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, or the Victims
of Crime Act (as appropriate); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended; Subtitle A, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Department of Justice Non-Discrimination Regulations, 28 CFR Part
42, Subparts C, D, E, and G; and the Department of Justice regulations on disability discrimination, 28 CFR Part 35 and
Part 39.
It will provide an Equal Opportunity Program if required to maintain one, where the application is for $500,000 or more.
27.
28.
29.
30.
It will comply with the provisions of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (p.L. 97-348) dated October 19, 1982 (16 US.c.
3501, et seq.), which prohibits the expenditure of most new federal funds within the units of the Coastal Barrier Resources
System.
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MICHAEL
SignatureOftheAUthOrized Official
D.
CJD-15
ROZELL, COUNTY JUDGE
Issued 7/96
FonnRA
13
LEVEL OF FUNDING CERTIFICATION
POLICY
The following funds are based on a decreasing funding ratio over five years:
• State Criminal Justice Planning (421) Fund
• Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Fund
• Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Fund
Under this policy, the grantee is responsible for continuing a level of service that is, at a minimum, what
it provides in the first year of funding. This is not a cash match requirement, however, and the grantee
is not responsible for accounting for any funds other than those directly granted by cm or earned as
program income.
em
The decreasing funding ratio provides for
funding 100% of costs in the first year. The first-year
grant award, regardless of funding source, sets a benchmark for all other funding decisions.
•
•
•
•
In
In
In
In
the
the
the
the
second year, the grantee is eligible for 80% of the benchmark amount;
third year, the grantee is eligible for 60% of the benchmark amount;
fourth year, the grantee is eligible for 40% of the benchmark amount;
fifth year, the grantee is eligible for 20% of the benchmark amount;
No project under this policy will be considered for sixth- or subsequent-year funding.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that, if funded, the grant project will maintain a level of service that is, at a minimum, what was
provided in the first year of funding.
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT REQUEST TO THE GOVERNOR'S
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DMSION FOR FUNDING TO THE COUNTY OF FORT BEND,
TEXAS FOR A PROGRAMS KNOWN AS "DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE/JUVENILE
PROSECUTOR.
WHEREAS, THE COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
feels that addition of the program know as the DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE/JUVENILE
PROSECUTOR will materially enhance the administration of justice in the County of Fort Bend,
Texas for all crime victims; and
WHEREAS, the opportunity exists to fund vital parts of this program through the Office
of the governor of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Commissioner's Court of the County of
Fort Bend, Texas that the County submit a grant request to the Office of the Governor of Texas,
Criminal Justice Division, to assist in the funding of the program of DISTRICT
ATTORNEY'S/JUVENILE
PROSECUTOR.
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PASSES AND APPROVED, this ~
day of
Y!~<
,1997.
.if.i ,e ~
~HAEL
D. RO
,CUNTY
JUDGE
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··~~'WILSON,
COUNTY CLERK
I, Diane Wilson, County Clerk for the County of Fort Bend, Texas, do hereby certifY this to be a
true and exact copy of the County of Fort Bend, Texas, Resolution adopted by the Fort Bend
County C()mmis~oners,
_
ApPLICATION
,.
CRIMINAL
JUSTICE
DrJlSION,
3. Dale Recel....
ed by COG!CJO (applic:::;lt:tlea~
r:--==-:---::--,.,---,---,--------.
1. COG Application Identifier{appliatlt
leave' blank}
4.
2.
COG to which applicalioo, is s~bru.itted:
5.
Applicant Information
2.
Legal name of agency applying:
January
11,
. State Payee Jdentilic2tion
d.
state, and zjp
Number
SF
97
Justice
Planning
Current Grant::
10. Application
XXState
o
o
(che.:k one):
0 Year 4
XKYear
-
- J05
Crime Stoppers
Assistance
o
o
Juvenile
and Delinquency
o
o
Justice
Title V Delinquency
Prevention
Prevention
CFDA-16.575
o Texas
Control Program
(!eeeral)
Narcotics
Safe and Drug-Free
o
Indian Tribe
Nonprofit Organizalion
R~gional Council orGo.,e~nments
Other (specifj):
_
Special District
Educalionat Ser;ice Center
IndependenlSchCOIDislric1
Act (feC'er.il) CFDA·16.540
of Project Aetivites
(emes and Counties)
..11b.··C~~~·tY·~~7~·p;~~i·i~·b~~·~~·········_···
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·····
-
of
.
Fort Bend County District Attorney
CFDA-1S.S79
Schools and Communities
Against Women
Areas
Fort Bend County including the cities
Missouri City, Stafford, Sugar Land,
Richmond and Rosenberg.
Act ('l'e:d'e,.l) CFDA~.1as
Act tTederal) CFOA·115,soa
I b.
I
a. Start Date:
09/01/97
Other
14. Are
the activffies proposed
12. Title of Project:
Fort Bend County District Attorney's
Office
JUVENILE PROSECUTOR/5
2. Federal
Stale College or Univ~rs0'
Fr.-ale ColleQe or Unj';ers:ty
o
o
o
TCh'lnship
11 a. Geographic
Fund (federal)CFDA.16.$t.3
Act Fund (f~eral)
15. Requested
o
J 0405 .
Fund (sb~)
o Victims of Crime
o
a
--5-
Fund {sta;e}
o
o
0 Year
(give oraa ceee).
for:
Criminal
o Violence
5
of the person •...,-r,o can
(check one box on:y)
Type of Applicant
State Agenc:/
xt;: County
....
d'- Municipality
o
New
0 Year 3
and fax number
Owens,III
7.
Year of funding for this application
to administ~r grant:
concerning this application
-J.H. "Herb"
ex Continuation _ _
·"8:b~····ji·~~~·ii·~~aii~~~··~~mp·ie·i~·ih~··i~ii;~~~g:
.
Year 2
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,301 Jackson Street 2nd Floor
Richmond, Texas
77469
281/341-4455
281/341-4440 FAX#
o
Name, Clddrc?ss. t,;!ephone,
answer questions
code)
74-600-1969
o
(lI:;,:;lit;.ar.:
District Attorney
301 Jackson:Street
2nd Floor
Richmond, Texas
77469
6.
with encther COG?
Division cr unit within ~ppHcant organiz2!ion
c.
Address (give street or P. O. Box, city,
b.
Is this applic~t:on.shared
blank)
l'j'jj
Fort Bend County
·.1
AS PER ORIGINAl
FOR GRANT FUNDING
o
~Yes
in
Ending
Date:
08/31/98
100% juvenile-related?
this appfication
No
Funding:
Grant
$
.00
$
.00
Funds (CJD)
b. State Grant
Funds (CJD)
(date)
11,074
satisfies
.00
s
44,297
r-:--:--:----t----------------1
c. Cash Match
.00
s
e. TOTAL
If project is local, submission
.00
55,371
fcr TRACS
review.
17. Is the applicant deiinquent on any federal debt?
0
·Yes
£lx
If ''Yes,'' attach an explanation
FOR COG USE ONLY
(applie:ant~
CPTN:
Region :::
Priority #:
RBE
18. To the best of my knO"o"lledge and belief, all data in this application
body of the applicant
the requirement
of appfication to regional council of gO'lemme:its
is true and ccrrect.
and the applicant will comply wfth the attached assurances
No
FOR CJD USE ONLY
1:.:~nK)
. (2~~rlC2ntle~ve blank)
..
o out
Din
The document
if the assistance
Unique#:
has been dui'l authorized
by the gcveming
1s awa:rded.
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County Judge
Michael D. Rozell
d~ Signat'!e or;uthOri2ed Officia/? .
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~ 281/341-8608·
,
ie.
Date S.jgn~
l/-Jl/!
CJD-1
-
1/
issUed 7/96
1.
Fort Bend County
2.
Community
Plan.
Fort Bend County and the cities within, inclusive
Rosenberg, Richmond and of portion of Houston.
3.
*
*
Spread of juvenile crime.
Proliferation of gangs.
Need for better communication
among agencies.
Ifa continuation application, quote the reference in each plan that mentions the focus of this application as
a priority.
"Juvenile
weapons
5.
City, Sugar Land,
*
4.
of Missouri
deliquency,
offenses,
children
and teens, including
and lack of supervision
crime,ctruancy,-a;ggra¥ated
1I
and programs.
Ifa new application, list the gap(s) in services listed in each plan that this application would help to fill.
FOR COG USE ONLY
CPTN:
CJD-2
Issued 7/96
made:
FORT BEND COUNTY, DISTRICT ATTORNEY
APPLICANT:
PROJECT
TITLE:_~~~~~~~~
JUVENILE PROSECUTOR/5
_
.~
ProjectDir
~~
• Owens, hII
lj Mr. I:l Ms.
DC Mr. I:l Ms.
Robert Grayless
Financial Officer
or (Type or Print)
Chief Investigator,
nle
_
Fort Bend County
(Type or Print)
Auditor, Fort Bend County
nle
and Agency
301 Jackson Street
and Agency
301 Jackson Street
Richmond, Texas
77469
City
Richmond,
Texas
City
Zip
77469
Zip
28 J 114 J -3760
281/341-4455
Telephone Number
Telephone Number
281/341-4440
281/341-3774
Fax Number
Fax Number
i;liXMr.
I:l Ms.
~Lf~
Michael D. Rozell
Authorized Official
(Type or Print)
Fort Bend County Judge
Trtle and Agency
301 Jackson Street
Organization's
Business Address (Street or P. O. Box)
Richmond, Texas
City
77469
Zip
281/341-8606
Telephone Number
281/341-8609
Fax Number
CJD-3
Issued 7/96
PROJECT NARRATIVE
The goal of this project is the reduction of juvenile crime and the expeditions adjudication/prosecution
of offenders. The Juvenile Prosecutor will be responsible for implementation of a series of
educational appearances at junior high and high schools located in the Fort Bend independent School
District, Lamar Consolidated School District, Needville Independent School District, and the Stafford
Municipal School District. The purpose of these engagements will be to educate juveniles by taking
them through a step by step encounter with the juvenile system. The presentation will make use of
visual aids from arrest to detention and the court system. Speakers from law enforcement and
juvenile probation, as well as other related community resources would be included in the curriculum.
The project assists in providing a prosecutorial staff availability in the specific area of juvenile crime
to provide for direct interaction with law enforcement personnel, juvenile probation, and relevant
community resources. It will enable the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office to have a full
time individual to assist in the screening of cases and be able to focus their attention to the
preparation and adjudication/prosecution of juvenile offenders.
In 1990, approximately 623 juvenile cases were presented to the Fort Bend County District Attorneys
Office for review and adjudication/prosection.
Fort Bend County experienced a 50% increase in
1991, with approximately 1238 cases presented. A further increase of 18% was recorded in 1992
with 1477 cases of which more than 600 resulted in formal court proceedings. The year 1993
revealed an increase of cases presented for referral, 1,800 with more than 700 resulting in forinal
court proceedings.
The first quarter of the grant in 1993 resulted in one proceeding to have a juvenile certified to stand
trial as an adult. As well as four juvenile jury trials all of which were successfully prosecuted. In
addition, another juvenile was successfully prosecuted in District court after certification and assessed
25 years in the Texas Department of Crimiital Justice.
Statistics through November 1994 revea11843 referrals for review and adjudication/prosecution, 459
petitions filed, 224 juveniles placed on probation, 19 juveniles committed to the Texas Youth
Commission, 2 juveniles certified to stand trial as adults, and 2 certification hearings pending.
In 1995 there were 1,920 referrals, 360 petitions filed, 213 juveniles placed on probation, 14 juveniles
committed to the Texas Youth Commission and three juveniles certified to stand trial as adults.
Through August 31,1996 there were 2,138 cases referred, 359 petitions filed with 190 juveniles
placed on probation, 24 commitments to the Texas Youth commission and 3 juvenile offenders
certified to stand trial as adults.
4a
Fort Bend County has experienced a dramatic increase in juvenile crime the last few years.
Recognition of this problem is evidenced by the increase of violent juvenile offenders certified to
stand trial as adults. A substantial part of the increase has occurred on the east end of the county
contiguous to Harris County.
The result has been a substantial increase in review and
adjudication/prosecution of juveniles accused of crimes involving gang activity, weapons, serious
bodily injury as well as numerous other aggravated offenses. Additional personnel is required to
keep up with the increase and coordinate this effort with law enforcement agencies, Fort Bend
County Juvenile Probation, and relevant community resources.
Efforts to address the juvenile crime problem consists of two full time prosecutors, one of which is
a grant funded, whose primary purpose is to review and input cases. These prosecutors are assisted
by a third prosector in additional court proceedings as the need arises.
Prior to the implementation of this project, staff was unable to provide adequate services to meet an
ever increasing case load.
Consequently, effective use of available resources within the
criminaIIjuvenile justice systems and relevant community resources/agencies were limited.
The proposed project would work within the community and with other agencies as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Coordinate
efforts with the Juvenile Probation Department expeditiously
adjudicate/prosecute juveniles.
Participate in cooperative efforts with the area school districts on the education and
concerns of juvenile crime and violence.
Prosecute cases that successfully result in the out 0 f home placements of juveniles
needing placement outside of home and school.
Networkfmterface with relevant community resources/agencies as mandated through
a community plan.
The duties of the Juvenile Prosecutor will be to coordinate with law enforcement, juvenile probation,
and relevant community resources. The prosecutor will plan and develop a series of educational
seminars for presentation to citizens as well as within the-public education system.
The juvenile prosecutor will be responsible for reviewing all cases involving gang activity, weapons,
serious bodily injuries and other aggravated offenses.
In addition, the prosecutor will be responsible for certification of juveniles to stand trial as adults and
the adjudication/prosecution of juvenile offenders through the court system. This will include pretrial matters, such as motions and discovery issues that generally arise in these kinds of cases.
Further, the prosecutor will try cases before a judge or jury and give recommendations with the
assistance of juvenile probation for disposition.
As well, the juvenile prosector will network/interface when necessary/feasible with all relevant
community resources/groups and adhere to the requisites of the mandated community plan.
4b
Through the efforts of the prosecutor and other available resources, it is anticipated that juvenile
crime can be deterred, thus reduced along with the expeditious adjudication/prosecution of offenders.
The educational seminars and inter:liIcingwith relevant conununity resources will enhance the systems
capability to divert potential offenders from the system.
The project may be measured in terms of contact made by the applicant with juveniles within the
educational systems of within the county; criminal activities before and after implementation of the
project; the county wide coordination with law enforcement agencies; number of cases screened; and
number of cases adjudicated/prosecuted.
The project is innovative in the respect that the person
retained for the project will have direct contact with potential juvenile offenders and coordinate with
approximately fourteen law enforcement agencies within the county, the Fort Bend County Juvenile
Probation Department, relevant community resources and the educational system.
The project will be evaluated by comparison of existing statistics relating to juvenile crime in Fort
Bend County before and during the operation of the project.
Specific data to be collected would: 1) Number of intervention efforts with schools; 2) Coordination
with law enforcement personnel; 3) Cases screened; 4) New petitions filed; 5) Cases disposed
monthly and yearly; 6) Juveniles certified to stand trial as adults; 7) Sentences for Juveniles certified
to stand trial as adults 8) Referrals to relevant community resources 9) Diversions from the system.
Relevant data used to measure the effectiveness of the project will be the montWy Juvenile Section
reports and computer records of the District Attorneys Office.
Current statistical information for the last two years is attached.
The subsequent goal of the project is to network all available resources to effectuate a reduction of
juvenile crime through the establishment of deterrents/alternatives as well as to provide for the
expeditious adjudication/prosecution of juvenile offenders.
4c
JUVENILE STATISTICS FOR SEPTEMBER 1,1993 THROUGH AUGUST 31,1995
TOTAL NUMBER OF REFERRALS
3,538
TOTAL NUMBER OF PETITIONS FILED
804
NUMBER OF JUVENILES PLACED ON PROBATION
441
NUMBER OF JUVENILE'S SENT TO TYC
33
NUMBER OF CERTIFICATIONS
4
4d
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_. -
Progress Report
Grant No.
Grantee Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office
SF-95-S 15-07955
Project Title:_-l.!dY.Sill!.!£.!:.L!2='-'d!.';<L
Juvenile Prosecutor
Report Time Period
o
to
September I, 1995
AUQUst 31. 1996
Submi tt ed_~"",,,-,,,-!!><:,,,,-,,-,=--,-,,..=<.
September 12. 1996
date
Check One:
o
o
_
by:
Five-Month Report
Six-Month Report
Final Report
Signature
Project Director
Reported Crimes: (Provide information regarding reported crimes in your project area (city,
county, etc.) during the project period. You need only provide information on your project focus
(violent crime, gang-related crime, drug-related crime, and victims of crime).·
There were 2,182 cases referred, 359 petitions filed with 190 juveniles placed on
probation, 24 commitments to the Texas Youth Commission and 3 juvenile offenders
certified to stand trial as adults.
Impact Statement:(Explain
the impact that the project has had on the problem stated on page
CJD-12, Program Narrative)
The project is impacting the problem statement by allowing for improved case
management and continuity/coordination with law enforcement agencies along with
juvenile justice agencies. In addition, screeninglintake abilities have been upgraded
lending to the quality of case submission and subsequent adjudication/prosecution.
The
presence of this prosecutor has a assisted in addressing the existing docket and case
backlog providing for an expeditious disposition of these cases/offenders .
. The Juvenile prosecutor has made several educational presentations to citizen
organizations/groups in concert with other juvenile justice resource agencies.
Submit
months
this page to the Criminal Justice
Division
six
through the grant period and again at the end.
4e
I'
.
BUDGET INFORMATION
Section
s
L
i
c
"e
d
h
Budget
e
A-Budget
Summary
(1)
(2)
CJD Funds
Cash Match
Categories
u
(4)
(3)
In-kind
(For
'JOCA,
'JAWA
Total
Match
& Title
V
Only)
I
e
$
1. A. Personnel
(Salaries)
2. A. Personnel
(Fringe Benefits)
3.
$
8,655.00
$
$
34,621. 00
43,276.00
9,676.00
12,095.00
2,419.00
B. Contractual
5. D. Equipment
6.
Operating Expenses
8.
(Sum of 1-7)
9. G. Indirect
$
11,074.00
$
Totals
11.
Program
$
44,297.00
55,371.00
221. 00
Costs
10.
$
$
11,295.00
$
$
44,297.00
55,592.00
(Sum 01&.9)
Section
Enter separately
$
Income
B-Cash
each source of matching
-0-
-
Section C-Program
Income
Total must agreewith Une 11, Column4 above.
Match"
funds and the amounts.
Total must agreewith Une 10, Column2 above.
Source
Fort
o
Bend County
Source
Amount
NONE
$ 44,297.00
Amount
-0-
Applicant must cisclose the source 0 cash match if any. All cash match must De ,rom current sources, not antlClpated fundIng or program Income.
ree to the accuracy of pages CJD-5 through
CJD
13 of this application and have initialed each page.
Robert Gra less
ture of Financial Officer as designated on Page CJO-3.
CJD-5
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE A
PERSONNEL
1 O·Irect Sa Ianes
.
Title or Position'
(A) Juvenile
(2)
(1)
Prosecutor
(3)
(4)
In-kind
Match
TOTAL'
% of
Time2
CJD Funds
Cash Match
100%
$ 8,655.00
$ 34 621. 00
$
$l<~.27"nn
$ 8,655.00
$ 34,621.00
$
$
(B)
(e)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
43,276.00
2. Fringe Benefits
In-kind
% or
$ Rate
CJD Funds
Cash Match
FICA & Medicare
@7.65%
$
$ 2,649.00
Retirement
@7.0'l'
Insurance (Life & Health)
Unemployment
other
"n"
Per Year @4500
Insurance
662.00
@2. 75%
@ .15%
nn
_
~ 0?0 00
AA
4 500.00
238.00
Q<;?OO
1 100 00
13.00
6<; on
52.00
(Explain)
$ 1l,074.00
3.
3,311.00
3.600.00
$
2
1.00
$
$
900.00
1.
o
TOTAL
Match
2,419.00
$ 9,676.00
$ 12,095.00
$
-
$ 44,297.00
$
$ 55,371.00
Include only one position per line. Attach a description of the duties or responsibilities of each position.
Express as a percent of total time. Must be at least 25%. (40 hours per week equals 100%)
Should reflect employee's gross salary attributable to the project. If applying for continuation funding, justify
**
2.5% COST OF LIVING INCREASE
CJD-6
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE B
PROFESSIONAL
AND CONTRACTUAL
Description
(A)
of Service
N/A
SERVICES
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
CJD Funds
Cash Match
In-kind
Match
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL
CONTRACTUAL
AND
SERVICES
and travel costs, if any. Use additional pages as needed.
-
CJD-7
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE C
TRAVEL AND TRAINING
1. Local Travel
Miles Traveled
Annually/SRate
Title or Position
(A)
N/A
(1 )
(2)
(3)
(4)
CJD Funds
Cash Match
In-kind
Match
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
LOCAL TRAVEL TOTAL
2. In-State Travel (Specify clearly and use continUation pages If necessary)
Purpose
Destination
CJD Funds
Cash Match
TOTAL
In-kind
N/~.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3
Out-of-State
Travel (Specify clearly and use continuation pages If necessary)
Purpose
Destination
N/A
OUT-OF-STATE TOTAL
4
..
Training
..
TUitions
Purpose
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Training
Cash Match
CJD Funds
TRAINING TOTAL
NOTE:
TOTAL
In-kind
and Fees (Specify clearly ana' use continuatIon pages If necessary)
N/A
Cash Match
CJD Funds
I
TOTAL
In-kind
$
$
$
$
$
$
$.
$
$
I
$
I
$
I_~
....i
When personally owned vehicles are used for travel, transportation costs are shown on Schedule C. When agency or [eased vehicles are used, the
vehicle operation/maintenance
costs should be shown on Schedule F, "Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses,"
REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Briefly describe the applicant's travel policy (i.e. mileage rates and
per diem rates). Specify purposes for each item of travel. Break out costs of each in-state and each outof-state trip to separately show the specific costs of transportation and of per diem.
CJD-8
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE D
EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
(2)
(1)
(A)
CJO Funds
$
$
'"I.
Cash Match
$
(3)
(4)
In-kind
Match
TOTAL
$
(B)
(C)
(0)
(E)
.
(F)
(G)
(H)
TOTAL EQUIPMENT
PURCHASES
REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE:
justification and explanation of use.
$
$
$
$
Describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Provide
Use additional pages as needed.
CJD-9
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE E
for projects that renovate or retrofit existing facilities to be
used for juvenile detention in order to comply WIThthe federal
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.
(1)
Itemized
(A)
Costs
of Renovation/Retrofit
N/A
CJD Funds
Cash
$
$
(4)
(3)
(2)
In-kind
Match
Match
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
(8)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
..
(H)
(I)
(J)
(K)
(L)
(M)
(N)
(0)
(P)
(Q)
(R)
(5)
(T)
(U)
(V)
(W)
TOTAL
$
$
Attach as many pages as necessary to describe the basis for
CJD-lO
Issued7/96
SCHEDULE F
Directly Charged Supplies and
Other Operating Expenses
(A)
N/A
CJD Funds
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)
In-kind
Match
Cash Match
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
(K)
(L)
OPERATING
EXPENSES
REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Describe the basis for amving at the cost of each line item and justification for requesting each item. Use additional pages as needed.
CJD-ll
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE
G
INDIRECT COSTS
The maximum amount of indirect costs that may be applied for is not to exceed a total of twopercent of the total direct costs provided by CJD, unless the applicant has an approved cost
allocation plan.
CJD Funds
Indirect Costs
(A) Total Direct Costs (must equal page CJD-4, ine 8, column 1)
$
(8) Total Indirect Costs
$
55,371.00
221. 00
:a
Applicant is using the CJD two percent rule to determine the amount of indirect cost.
o
Applicant is using an approved cost allocation plan to determine indirect cost.
CJD-12
Issued 7/96
lit
Yes
o
No
This Project is completely supported by CJD grant dollars and
fou'ldation grant dollars assisting this program.
If ''yes'', the financial officer should sign below and may
If "no", please indicate below the amou(lts, sources, and
purposes of other funding.
1.
Amount of Funding:
Purpose/Use
of Funding:
Purpose/Use
of Funding:
Purpose/Use
of Funding:
$
Source of Funding:
2.
Amount of Funding:
$
Source of Funding:
3.
Amount
of Funding:
$
Source of Funding:
4.
Amount
of Funding:
PurposelUse
of Funding:
$
Source of Funding:
CJD funding and grantee match
represents
$
% of the total
funding of this project.
,~~
II
~
CJD-13
Issued 7/96
CERTIFIED
ASSURANCES
requirements including OMB Circulars No. A-I22, A-110, A-102, and A-87, as they relate to the application, acceptance and use of funds for this project. Also the applicant assures and certifies to the grant that:
1.
passed as an official act of the applicant's governing body, authorizing the filing of the application including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative
2.
Federal fimds made available under this formula grant will not be used to supplant state or local funds, but will be used to
increase the amounts of such fimds that would, in the absence of federal fimds, be made available for law enforcement
activities.
3.
Matching fimds required to pay the non-federal portion of the cost of each program and project, for which grant funds are
of grant funds.
4.
Act of 1970 (p. 1. 91-646) which provides for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and
5.
6.
It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of
7.
Fund accounting, auditing, monitoring, and such evaluation procedures as may be necessary to keep such records as CJD
disbursement of funds received under the grant
8.
9.
The programs contained in its application meet all requirements, that all the information is correct, that there has been
appropriate coordination with affected agencies, and that the applicant will comply with all provisions of the grant and all
10.
It will comply with all requirements imposed by the Federal sponsoring agency concerning special requirements oflaw,
11.
Pursuant to Sections 223(a)(I8) and 296 of the JJDP Act, the Grantee assures that procedures have been established to
juveniles. Exceptions to this requirement: (a) authorization by law;. (b) consent of either the juvenile or his legally authorized representative; or (c) justification that otherwise the functions of this title cannot be performed. Under no circumstances may public project reports or fmdings contain names of actual juvenile service recipients.
12.
project are not listed on the Environmental Protections Agency's (EPA) list of Violating Facilities and that it will notifY the
indicating that a facility to be used in the project is under consideration for listing by the EPA.
13.
It will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of § 102 (a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973,
Public Law 93-234, 87 Stat 975, approved December 31, 1976. Section 102 (a) requires, on and after March 2, 1975, the
14.
469a-1 et seq.) by (a) consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer on the conduct of investigations, as necessary,
effects (see 36 CFR Part 800.8) by the activity, and notifying the grantor agency of the existence of any such properties,
such properties.
15.
CJD-14
Issued 7/96
CERTIFIED
16.
17.
18.
19.
ASSURANCES
(Continued)
It, if a county, has taken or will take all action necessary to provide the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the
Department of Public Safety any criminal history records maintained by the county in the manner specified for the purposes of those departments.
It will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 US.C. 2000d (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of
race, color, or national origin), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1964, 42 US. C., 794 (prohibiting discrimination
on the basis of handicap), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42, US.C. 6101, et seq., and the Department of Justice
It will, in the event a federal or state court or federal or state administrative agency makes a fmding of discrimination after
It will comply with Subtitle A, Title n of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 US.C 12131-12134, and
Department of Justice implementing re~ation, 28 CFR Part 35, \\i1ereas state and local governments may not refuse to
allow a person with a disability to pamcipate in a service, program, or activity simply because the person has a disability.
20.
It will comply with the following sections of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, US.c. 5671 (c) (I).
2!.
22.
23.
24.
(a) (23), regarding reduction of the disproportionate coofinement of racial and ethnic minorities in secure facilities.
25.
26.
It will comply, and assure the compliance of all its contractors, with the applicable provisions of Title I of the Omnibus
It will comply with the provisions of 28 CFR applicable to grants and cooperative agreements including Part 18, Administrative Review Procedure; Part 20, Criminal Justice Infonnation Systems; Part 22, Confidentiality ofIdentifiable Research
of Department of Justice Programs and Activities; Part 42, NondiscriminationlEqual Opportunity Policies and Procedures;
It will comply, and all its contractors will comply, with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Omnibus Crime and Safe
Streets Act of 1968, as amended, 42 US.c. 3789(d), the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, or the Victims
of 1973, as amended; Subtitle A., Title n of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Department of Justice Non-Discrimination Regulations, 28 CFR Part
42, Subparts C, D, E, and G; and the Department of Justice regulations on disability discrimination, 28 CFR Part 35 and
Part 39.
27.
28.
29.
30.
It will comply with the provisions of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (p.L. 97-348) dated October 19, 1982 (16 US.c.
350 I, et seq.), which prohibits the expenditure of most new federal funds within the units of the Coastal Barrier Resources
System
_-'* ~.
4o.r"'dL<e::::c--
CJD-15
Signature of the Authorized Official
Issued 7/96
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT REQUEST TO THE GOVERNOR'S
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DMSION FOR FUNDING TO THE COUNTY OF FORT BEND,
TEXAS FOR A PROGRAMS KNOWN AS "DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICFlNARCOTICS
PROSECUTOR".
WHEREAS, THE COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
feels that addition of the program know as the DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S
OFFICFlNARCOTICS PROSECUTOR will materially enhance the administration of justice in
the County of Fort Bend, Texas for all crime victims; and
WHEREAS, the opportunity exists to fund vital parts of this program through the Office
of the governor of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Commissioner's Court of the County of
Fort Bend, Texas that the County submit a grant request to the Office of the Governor of Texas,
Criminal Justice Division, to assist in the funding of the program of DISTRICT
ATTORNEY'SINARCOTICS
PROSECUTOR.
PASSES AND APPROVED, thi(4"'ffi- day of
.:JA-tJtJf+R...Y , 1997.
./ /.1.
~L
n~)~~~N,
."'"
J J
d/
D.Roz1lVo-UNT--Y-JUD--:CG-E
COUNTY CLERK
111"llll\\I\
I, Diane Wilson, County Clerk for the County of Fort Bend, Texas, do hereby certifY this to be a
true and exact copy of the County of Fort Bend, Texas, Resolution adopted by the Fort Bend
County Commissioners,
_
ApPLICATION
CRIMINAL
1.
COG Appfication
JUSTICE
FOR GRANT I-UNDING
DIVlSION,
3. Date Received by COG/CJD (~ppri~nt
Ie.ave blOlnk)
Identifier(a~plic:antle ...ve blank)
4.
2.
COG to '....hich application is submitted:
5.
AppliC2:r.l Information
a.
legal name of agency applying:
Is this application shared with another COG? (app!iQnt
le.ve
blanil.)
HGAC
c.
Division or unit within applicant organization
Address
(gVe street or P.
O.
Name, address, telephone, and fax number
answer ques'Jons concerning this application
Box, dty. s.tate, and zip code)
~tate Payee Identification
Number
74-600-1969
7.
o
0 Year 3 XQI Year 4
Year 2
SF _
Current Grant::'
10. Application
KXl
o
o Title V
a Victims
_.- . a
Year_4_
Assistance
Justice
o
o
a
Independent
0
0
0
0
School Dislricl
10394
Preventicn
of Crime Act Fund
Prevention
Fund
(fe.c~ral)
Control Program
a
o
Women
Safe and Drug-Free
Violence Against
11 a. Geographic
(fe.cc~i)
Act
CFDA-16.~O
(federal)
(fe-:ler.il)
11 b. County where project is based:
Fort Bend County District Attornev
CFDA-16.579
Act
(fedc~1)
CFOA-e4.1OS
'3. Prcpcsed Prcied'
l
b.
a. Start Date:
CFOA·1i5.sea
09/01/97
Other
14. Are the activities
12. TrUe of Project:
Fort Bend County District Attorney's
Office - NARCOTICS PROSECUTOR/3
16. If project
Funding:
b. State Grant
08/31/98
this application
100% jlNenile-re!ated?
o No
:l§: Yes
is statewide, on what date was a copy of the application
submitted
for
(date)
$
21,895
Funds (CJD)
.00
If project is local, submission
satisfies
c. Cas~ Match
32,199
.00
.00
d.ln·kind
s
.00
54,094
the requirement
Yes
of application to regional council of governments
for TRACS
17. Is the applicant delinquent
o
e. TOTAL
proposed in
Ending Date:
TRACS review?
.00
a. Federc.1 Gr2nt
Funds (CJD)
(Cfties and Counties)
__
_-_.-_
CFDA-16.548
CFDA-16.S75
Schools and Communities
Act
(fedc~l)
AIeas of Project Activites
Fort Bend County, Including the cities 'of
Missouri City, Stafford, Sugarland, Richmo c
and Rosenberg.
....._
-....•.
_ _.
.•...._ .._..-....•.._ ......•....•..................................
Fund (~te)
and Delinquency
Delinquency
15. Requested
Slate College or University
private College or University
Indian Tribe
NonprofilOrganizalion
Regional Council of Govern men Is
Other (specify):'
_
0
Municipalr.y
Tonnshi"p
SpecialDistrlcl.
Educational Service Center
a
Fund (s?te)
~ Texas Narcotics
o
0
97 _ NOS
Justice Planning
stoppers
JlNenile
0 Year 5
0
for:
State Criminal
o Crime
{<:hc:::kone}:
Slate Agency
XElX County
ePC Continuation
···8~b:····ir·~~~·ii~L;~iio;;:·~~;;;·pi~i~·ih·~··r~ij~;;;i~9:
for this application
person who can
(give area code).
Type of ApprlCar.t (check one boX only)
a
o New
Year of funding
or the
J.H. "Herb" Owens, III
281/341-4455 Office 281/341-4440 FAX
FORT BEND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFIC
309 S. 4th Street
Richmond Texas 7746Q
309 S. 4th Street
'Richmond, Texas 77469
6.
grant:;
District Attorney
Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office
d.
b.
to administer
review.
on any federal debt?
§QX
If '"Yes,- attac.~ an explanation
FOR CJD USE ONLY
FOR COG USE ONLY (oapprleant Ie:We blank)
CPTN:
Region#:
Priority #:
RBE
o In
No
(oapprte:tntleaye bloal'lk)
" 0 out
Unique #:
.
18. To the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this appncation is true and correct.
boC)' of the applicant
._
-........•.. _--_ ..-
and the applicant
a. Typed Name of Authorized
will comply'Nith
the attached
_ _ ----_ ....•.......•.. _..-_ _
..
assurcnces
_--
Official
has been duty authorized by the governing
is awarded .
The document
if the asststz.nce
·b·.···TrU;··-·-----------···--·-r~~·~iePh-~~;··N·C~b;;
County Judge
Michael D. Rozell
.•.- ...._...._.._.._..
281/341-8608
e. Date Signed
1- /1.(-17
Issued 7/96
CJD-l
1.
Fort Bend County Community Plan.
2.
All of Fort Bend County, inclusive of Missouri City, Sugar Land, Rosenberg,
Richmond, and a portion of Houston.
3.
4.
*
Narcotics related crimes.
*
Narcotics
*
Need for increased communication/cooperation among agencies.
abuse
as a stimulus
to crime.
If a continuation application, quote the reference in each plan that mentions the focus of this application as
a priority.
"Substance abuse by both adults and juveniles, lnclusiv~ of drugs, alcohol,
narcotics,
5.
glue,
paint,
Ifa new application,list
FOR COG USE ONLY
ete."
the gap(s) in services listed in each plan that this application would help to fill.
CPTN:
CJD-2
.~~_
... ~'----'-'-'-'-"
Issued 7/96
made:
FORT BEND COUNTY, DISTRICT
ATTORNEY
NARCOTICS PROSECUTOR/a
::§: Mr. 0 Ms. Robert
Grayless
Financial Officer (Type or Print)
ljfiMr. a Ms. J. H. Owens! II I
Project Director (Type or Print)
Chief Inyestjgator·
Trtle and Agency
309
S.
4th
Audjtor. Fort Bend
Title and Agency
CouDty
309
Street
Organization's
Richmond,
Fort Bend
Business Address
Texas
City
S.
4th
County
Street
Richmond,
77469
Texas
City
Zip
77469
Zip
281/341-3760
281/341-4455
Telephone Number
Telephone Number
281/341-3774
281/341-4440
Fax Number
Fax Number
~l!~
XCiI Mr. 0 Ms.
MICHAEL D.
Authorized Official
ROZELL
(Type or Print)
FORT BEND COUNTY JUDGE
Trtle and Agency
309
S.
4th
Organization's
Street
Business Address
Richmond,
Texas
City
77420
Zip
281/341-8608
Telephone Number
281/341-8609
Fax Number
CJO-3
Issued7/96
PROJECT NARRATIVE
Fort Bend County has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of narcotics cases
prosecuted, and a growth in the quantity of narcotics seized. This has been in great part due to the
significant use of U.S. Highway 59, as the primary link between suppliers in the South Texas border
area and distribution centers in the Houston metropolitan area. As a result, traffic stops routinely yield
large confiscations of marijuana and other illegal narcotics. Recent investigations have also established
that locations in Fort Bend County are being used as storage facilities for the distribution of narcotics to
Houston, North Eastern United States and areas throughout the southern states.
Fort Bend County has also experienced a dramatic increase in the local sale and use of illegal
narcotics due to an equally dramatic increase in population growth as Houston grows steadily toward
the southwest, and into Fort Bend County.
This increase in narcotic activity has put additional demands and pressure on 10ca1law
enforcement to keep pace with a growing problem of narcotic use and trafficking in Fort Bend County.
The additional work for law enforcement naturally results in additional work for the District Attorneys
Office in reviewing, and prosecution of, this increased caseload.
The need has therefore arisen for a specia1ization within the Fort Bend County District
Attorneys Office to work with law enforcement, and to directly confront the problem of increased illegal
narcotic activity. This requires a prosecutor designated specifically to the task of coordination,
education, evaluation and prosecution of felony narcotics cases.
Prior to the establishment of a full time narcotics prosecutors position, the handling of
narcotics cases resulted in a random assignment of narcotics related offenses amongst several felony
prosecutors. The result was a lack of coordination, a lack of guidance for law enforcement and
unfortunately, discrepancies in sentencing of narcotics violators. The appointment of a single prosecutor
to handle these matters has gone a long way to alleviating these problems.
Given the above stated problem, the Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office feels that a
Narcotics Prosecution Unit should be created 'and consist of one prosecutor assigned to the prosecution
of narcotics related felony criminal cases, as well as, civil forfeiture cases. The Narcotics Prosecutor will
be involved in all aspects ofthe prosecution of all felony narcotic case investigated, filed or tried in Fort
Bend County.
This work will begin with legal and practical assistance to local and federal law enforcement
agencies investigating illegal narcotic and drug activity in Fort Bend County. This assistance will
include preparation and review of search and arrest warrants, formulation of interdiction plans and
twenty-four-hour availability for questions and legal advice related to the officers narcotics work. The
Narcotics Prosecutor will also be responsible for assisting in the training of officers in the areas of
search and seizure, writing of warrants and the Controlled Substances Act,
The Narcotics Prosecutor will also be responsible for the screening of all felony narcotics cases
presented to the District Attorneys Office for filing of criminal charges. Once charges have been
accepted, the Narcotics Prosecutor will prepare the case for presentation to the Grand Jury and present
the case to the Grand Jury.
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Following a true-bill by the Grand Jury, the Narcotics Prosecutor will be present at, and handle, all
pretrial appearances and hearings. These will include, but are not limited to ordinary docket call, motions
for discovery, motions to suppress, motions to reveal the informant and bond matters.
Finally, the Narcotics Prosecutor is responsible for the trial of those felony narcotic cases tried in
Fort Bend County.
In addition to the above duties the Narcotics Prosecutor is also available to other
prosecutors in the office for advice and help in the prosecution of misdemeanor narcotics cases and other
issues involving search and seizure.
It is felt that the consolidation of felony narcotic cases with one prosecutor allows for a greater
expertise in the handling of these matters, and law enforcement has also found it advantageous to have one
consistent source of information in the handling of their investigations. It is also felt that the prosecution
of narcotics cases has been, and will continue to be, expedited by having one prosecutor assigned to the
task.
The Narcotics Prosecutor will also be responsible for the civil forfeiture of cash and property which
was used in the commission of; or intended to be used in the commission of, any felony under Chapter 481
of the Health and Safety Code. The forfeiture of proceeds derived from the sale or use of illegal narcotics,
has proven to be an effective tool in the fight against a growing narcotic problem.
The need for consistency in the handling of these civil forfeiture cases is equally as great as the need
for consistency in the handling of crimina1 narcotics cases. Officers also need uniform guidance in handling,
filing and prosecution of these forfeiture cases.
The Narcotics Prosecutor can also be of assistance to local cities or law enforcement agencies in
the use of nuisance laws to close down property habitually used for narcotics activity.
The Narcotics Prosecutor will work especially close with the Fort Bend County Narcotics Task
Force, an interagency task force of officers dedicated to fighting narcotics with county-wide jurisdiction.
The goal of this project is to deter illegal narcotic activity in Fort Bend County by the increased
effectiveness oflaw enforcement agencies, and the vigorous prosecution of those people committing these
crimes. The consolidation of the handling of narcotics cases;both criminal and civil, in one prosecutor will
greatly enhance the chances for successfully reaching this goal.
This project will serve an ethnically diverse population of approximately 300,000 people in one of
the fastest growing counties in the United States.
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STATISTICS 1995-1996
The following narcotics statistics depicted case activity from May 1995 through December 1996..
Possession of controlled substance
Delivery of controlled substance
Delivery of marijuana
Possession of marijuana
Possession of marijuana in drug-free zone
Possesseion with intent to deliver
Aggravated possession of marijuana
Manufacture with intent to deliver
Possession of controlled substance in a
correctional facility
TOTAL
92
25
5
202
11
4
4
2
1
346
It should be noted that a number of these cases will revert to the following grant year as a result of docket
management and court availability.
1996 AGGRAVATED NARCOTICS CASES
Amanda Salazar Adams
Davis Charles Adams
Joe Terry Coffinan
Ramon Marin
Jose Barrera
Manuel Marin
Pedro Valdez
Elida Uranga
Melva Uranga
Luis Humberto Susa
Andae Lamont Johnson
Glen Thomas
26574
26572
26285
26474
26470
26482
27481
27477
27479
27416
27531
27533
DOM
DOMDCS
DOM
DOM
DOM
DOM
DOM
DOM
PCS
PCS
PCS
4b
501bs.
501bs.
40z
100 lbs.
1001bs.
1001bs.
801bs.
801bs.
801bs.
10501bs.
4 oz.
4 oz.
DISMISSED
DIS SMISSED
40 YR./$35,OOO
15TDC
5 YEARS
6 YEARS
PENDING.
6 Def. Adjud.
10 Def. Adjud.
Life! $41,900
PENDING
10 Def. Adjud.
PENDING AGGRAVATED NARCOTICS CASES
Pedro Valdez
Meliton Reyes
Meliton Reyes
Desiderio Falcon
Alfonso Daza
Edith Brower
Edith Brower
HienMai
Angela Morales
Guy Harlan
Edwin Serna
Andre Johnson
Zoderic Farmer
Jose Pimentel
Mario Gomez
27481
27974
28062
284 II
28619
28363
28361
28667
28637
28635
27676
27531
28II7
28298
28309
4c
DOM
DCS
DCS
POM
PCS- With intent to deliver
POM
PCS
PCS
PCS
(BF)
DCS
PCS
(BF)
POM (BF)
DCS
CASES SET FOR TRIAL(As of January 3, 1997)
Tracy Samuel
Ernest Samuel
Johnathan Guy
Meliton Reyes
Meliton Reyes
Meliton Reyes
Meliton Reyes
Rolli Young
Richard Putman
Shana Putman
Cheryl Sartin
Willie Pat Brown
Mark Love
Dell White
PCS
PCS
PCS
POM
DCS
DCS
DOM
PCS
PCS
PCS
PCS
DCS
PCS
PCS
28073
27447
27609
27972
27974
28062
28060
27520
28256
28258
28262
28276
28352
28448
PENDING SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE CASES
The Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office currently has twenty-ninepending civil narcotics related
forfeiture cases. Approximately twenty-three of these cases are primarily for cash, and the remaining
six cases are for personnel property. The personnel property is mostly motor vehicles.
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Grantee Fort Bend County District Attorney's
Project Title
.J.
Office
Grant No. SF"95-S05-7941
Narcotics Prosecutor
Report Time Period
September
1. 1994
to
AUQ:Ust31. 1995
January 16 1996
date
Check One:
o
o
!8I
Five-Month Report
Six-Month Report
Final Report
Reported Crimes: (provide information regarding reported crimes in your project area (city,
(violent crime, gang-related crime, drug-related crime, and victims of crime).
There were 651 total drug related cases. Of the 651 there were 182 Possession of
Controlled Substance cases, 389 Possession of Marijuana, 33 Delivery of Controlled
Substance and 16 Possession with the Intent to Deliver, 8 Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia, 17 Obtain Controlled Substance by Fraud, 4 Manufacture v,-ith Intent to
Deliver and 2 Delivery of Marijuana.
It should be noted that a number of these cases will revert to the following grant year as a
result of docket management and court availability.
The pending seizure docket has been addressed and made more manageable.
the impact that the project has had on the problem stated on page
CID-12, Program Narrative)
The project met it's stated impact through the reduction of the pending case load and
backlog.
As well, case management and preparation have expedited the trial ready capability for the
remaining docket which should lead to more expeditious dispositions of all cases - pending
and new filings. Additionally, the existence of this prosecutor lends to the continuity.of
the law enforcement effort as well as the quality of the case submissions.
The related seizure docket is manageable and active.
Submit this page to the Criminal Justice Division six
months through the grant period and again at the end.
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Progress Keport
Grant No. SF-95-S05-7941
Grantee Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office
Project Title Narcotics Prosecutor
to_!!.!.f!.:t-~~u.>'-May 31. 1996
Report Time Period
December I. 1995
Submitted_-----'~"-"'-:t-1..l6-l.Z..<"'_
January 16. 1996
Check One:
date
o
o
o
•_
by:
Five-Month Report
Six-Month Report
Final Report
Signature
Project
Director
Reported Crimes: (provide information regarding reported crimes in your project area (city,
(violent crime, gang-related crime, drug-related crime, and victims of crime).
There were 530 total drug related cases. Of the 530 there were 120 Possession of
Controlled Substance cases, 334 Possession of Marijuana cases, 2 Aggravated Possession
of Controlled Substance cases, 3 aggravated Possession of Marijuana cases, 29 Delivery
of Controlled Substance cases, 1S Delivery of Marijuana cases, 5 Possession with the
Intent to Deliver cases, 3 Delivery of Simulated Controlled Substances cases, 10 Obtain
Controlled Substance or Dangerous Drugs by Fraud cases, 1 Obtain Dangerous Drugs by
Fraud cases, 2 Possession of Dangerous Drugs cases, 2 Possession of Marijuana Drug
Freezone cases, 1 Possession of Inhale Paraphernalia cases.
•
These statistics include September I, 1995 through November 30, 1995 due to an
adjustment of the grant start date.
the impact thai the project has had on the problem stated on page
CJD-12, Program Narrative)
The project met it's stated impact through the reduction of the pending case load and
backlog.
As well, case management and preparation have expedited the trial ready capability for the
remaining docket which should lead to more expeditious dispositions of all cases - pending
and new filings. Additionally, the existence of this prosecutor lends to the continuity of
the law enforcement effort as well as the quality of the case submissions.
The related seizure docket is manageable and active.
Submit this page to the Criminal Justice Division six
months through the grant period and again at the end.
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BUDGET INFORMATION
Section A-Budget
s
L
i
e
Budget
(4)
(3)
(1)
(2)
CJD Funds
Cash Match
c
n he
Summary
Categories
d
u
I
Total
In-kind Match
(Far VOCA. VAWI<& T~
V ~l
e
$
(Salaries)
A. Personnel
1.
(Fringe Benefits)
2. A. Personnel
16,7:3D
$
?5,O94
$
$
~1,il?4
]] ,1\4 J
7;11)5
4,73E
B. Contractual'
3.
5. D. Equipment
6.
Operating Expenses
8.
21,466
(Sum of 1-7)
9. G. Indirect
429
Costs
$
Totals
10.
53,665
32,199
21,895
429
$
:32,199
$
$
54,1)9~
$
-n-
(SumorS-9)
11.
Section
Enter separately
-
Income
Program
B-Cash
Section C-Program
Income
Total mustagreewith Line 11, Column4 above.
Match"
each source of matching
funds and the amounts.
Total must agreewith Line 10, Column2 above.
Source
Fort
Rend County
Amount
$ 32,199
Source
Amount
None
-1)-
• Atpp lcant muSfClfselose tne source 0 cash match if any. All cash maten mus: be rrom current sources, not anucl pa lea Tundln9 or pro 9 ram Income .
I have read and agree to the accuracy of pages CJ.:::D;;:-S,-,t""""'lI.h
CJD 13 of this application and have initialed each page.
Typed Name and Signature of Financial Officer as'designated
CJD-S
Issued 7/96
Criminal
Office
Justice Division,
of the Governor
SCHEDULE
A
PERSONNEL
1. Direct Salaries
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)
.
Title or Position'
(A)
Narcotics
Prosecutor
% of
Time'
CJD Funds
Cash Match
100%
$ 16,730
$ 25,09~
In-kind
Match
TOTAL'
$
$ 111,824
$
$ 41,824
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
.
(G)
(H)
$
16,730
$ 25,094
2. Fringe Benefits
In-kind
% or
$ Rate
CJD Funds
TOTAL
Match
Cash Match
$
$
FICA & Medicare
@ 7.65 ,$
1,280
$ 1,9?0
Retirement
@7%
I,UI-
) ,757
? 9?8
@ 11500
1,8nn
2,7(1(1
11,50n
116n
690
1 15n
25
38
Insurance (Life &Health)
Per Yeo.r
@2.75,
Unemployment
@
Insurance
.15 '
:1.?l)n
6:1
Other (Explain)
$ 4,736
$ 7,105
$
$ 11 ,841
$ 21,466
$32,199
$
$ 53,665
1.
2.
3.
Include only one position per line. Attach a description of the duties or responsibilities
of each P;S-Siti .
Express as a percent of total time. Must be at least 25%. (40 hours per week equals 100%)
Should reflect employee's gross salary attributable to the project. If applying for continuation funding, justl
~
*
2.5j~ cost
CJD-6
of
livino
increase
Issued
7 jQ6
PERSONNELNARRATNE
The Fort Bend County District Attorneys Office feels that a Narcotics Prosecution Unit should
be created and consist of one prosecutor assigned to the prosecution of narcotics related felony criminal
cases, as well as, civil forfeiture cases. The Narcotics Prosecutor will be involved in all aspects of the
prosecution of all felony narcotic case investigated, filed or tried in Fort Bend County.
This work will begin with legal and practical assistance to local and federal law enforcement
agencies investigating illegal narcotic and drug activity in Fort Bend County. This assistance will
include preparation and review of search and arrest warrants, formulation of interdiction plans and
twenty-four-hour availability for questions and legal advice related to the officers narcotics work. The
Narcotics Prosecutor will also be responsible for assisting in the training of officers in the areas of
search and seizure, writing of warrants and the Controlled Substances Act.
The Narcotics Prosecutor will also be responsible for the screening of all felony narcotics cases
presented to the District Attorneys Office for filing of criminal charges. Once charges have been
accepted, the Narcotics Prosecutor will prepare the case for presentation to the Grand Jury and present
the case to the Grand Jury.
Following a true-bill by the Grand Jury, the Narcotics Prosecutor will be present at, and handle, all
pretrial appearances and hearings. These will include, but are not limited to ordinary docket call, motions
for discovery, motions to suppress, motions to reveal the informant and bond matters.
Finally, the Narcotics Prosecutor is responsible for the trial of those felony narcotic cases tried in
Fort Bend County.
In addition to the above duties the Narcotics Prosecutor is also available to other
prosecutors in the office for advice and help in the prosecution of misdemeanor narcotics cases and other
issues involving search and seizure.
It is felt that the consolidation of felony narcotic cases with one prosecutor allows for a greater
expertise in the handling of these matters, and law enforcement has also found it advantageous to have one
consistent source of information in the handling of their iI),vestigations. It is also felt that the prosecution
of narcotics cases has been, and will continue to be, expedited by having one prosecutor assigned to the
task.
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"
STATE
OFFICE
CRIMINAL
GEORGE W. BUSH
OF
OF
THE
JUSTICE
TEXAS
GOVERNOR
DIVISION
August 26, 1996
GOVERNOR
The Honorable Mike D. Rozell
County Judge
309 S. 4th Street, Ste. 719
Dear Judge Rozell:
A fmancial and program monitoring visit was conducted by Cpt. John Duffy and Ken Niehl of
our staff between August 12 and August 13, 1996. A copy of their report is enclosed. A
written response regarding the disposition of the indicated finding should be submitted to the
Criminal Justice Division by September 26,1996.
The purpose of this monitoring visit is to assist the grantee in the administration of the CJD
grants. We welcome any comments you Inight have which would make our monitoring
program more useful.
The time and cooperation extended to our monitors is greatly appreciated. If you have any
questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (512) 463-1806 or Cpt. Duffy at
(512) 463-6199.
Sincerely,
~(~(.
Robert J. Bodisch, Sr.
Director
Texas Narcotics Control Program
RB:kn
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Robert N. Grayless
Mr. J.H. Owens, III
Mr. Brett Arkinson
Posr OFFICE Box 12428 AusnN, TEXAS78711 (512) 463-1919
(VOICE)!(512) 475-2440 (FAX)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
MONITORING REPORT
cm Monitors:
Grantee: Fort Bend County
Cpt. John Duffy
KenNiehi
Project Title: Narcotics Prosecutor
Date of Visit: August 12-13 1996
Grant #: SF-96-S05-08882
OVERVIEW
A financial and program monitoring review was conducted with the assistance of the Prosecutor,
Project Director and accountant responsible for the grant.
The purpose of the monitoring review was to assist the grantee in the administration of
grants.· On the grant listed above, the monitors reviewed the following:
cm
A
Adequacy of accounting system, project files and administration;
B.
Relationship of expenditures to budget amounts and actual program operations to
approved grant;
C.
Accuracy of financial infonnation, statistics on project activities, and indicators of
goal achievements;
D.
Timeliness of submission of financial and progress reports;
E.
Adherence to
F.
Grantee Equipment inventory.
cm guidelines
and program requirements; and
Based upon our review, the grantee is generally complying with cm financial reporting
documentation requirements. Projected levels of grant activity are being met. The Prosecutor
carries a full docket and case load. The prosecutor should be commended for his efforts in
achieving the grants goals. However, our visit noted the following deficiency that must be
addressed by grant administrators.
Monitoring Report
Fort Bend County
Page 2
FINDING AND RECOMMENDATION
1. FINDING: Grantee is delinquent in reporting quarterly statistics.
RECOMMENDATION:
Non-task-force projects must submit to CJD a quarterly report of the
project's progress and achievements. Grantees must design an evaluation plan that will measure
the effectiveness of the project. Qljarterly reports are due the 20th day of the month following the
end of each quarter. The grantee must submit to CJD all delinquent progress reports and ensure
that all future progress reports are received by the established deadline. (Ref. GAAG '96 pg. 149)
SCHEDULE 8
PROFESSIONAL
AND CONTRACTUAL
Description
(A)
of Service
N/A
SERVICES
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
CJD Funds
Cash Match
In-kind
Match
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
TOTAL
PROFESSIONAL
CONTRACTUAL
AND
$
$
$
$
SERVICES
and travel costs, if any. Use additional pages as needed._
CJD-7
Issued 7196
SCHEDULE
TRAVEL AND TRAINING
1. Local Travel
Miles Traveled
Annually/$Rate
Title or Position
(A)
N/A
(Reier to page 27 olthe 1998 Plan.)
C
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
CJD Funds
Cash Match
In-kind
Match
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
LOCAL TRAVEL TOTAL
2
In-State Travel (Specify clearly and use contlnualJon pages II necessary)
Purpose
Destination
N/A
3
Purpose
TOTAL
Training
Purpose
..
TUitions
N/A
TRAINING TOTAL
NOTE:
$
$
$
$
Destination
N/A
4
Cash Match
CJD Funds
TOTAL
In-kind
$
$
$
Travel (Specify clearly and use continuation pages II necessary)
Out-of-State
OUT-OF-STATE
CJD Funds
Cash Match
$
In-kind
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
and Fees (Specify clearly and use continuation pages II necessary)
Training
CJD Funds
Cash Match
In-kind
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1$
1...$
I
1$
_
When personally owned vehicles are used for travel, transportation costs are shown on Schedule C. When agency or leased vehicles are used, the
vehicle operation/maintenance
costs should be shown on Schedule F, "Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses."
Briefly describe the applicant's travel policy (i.e. mileage rates and
per diem rates). Specify purposes for each item of travel. Break out costs of each in-state and each outof-state trip to separately show the specific costs of transportation
and of per diem.
CJD-8
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE D
EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
(2)
(3)
(4)
Cash Match
In-kind
Match
TOTAL
(1)
(A)
N/A
CJD Funds
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
TOTAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item. Provide
justification and explanation of use. Use additional pages as needed.
CJD-9
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE E
for projects that renovate or retrofrt existing facilities to be
used for juvenile detention in order to comply with the federal
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
(1)
Itemized
(A)
Costs
of Renovation/Retrofit
N/A
(2)
CJD Funds
Cash
$
$
(3)
(4)
In-kind
Match
Match
$
TOTAL
$
(8)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
(K)
(L)
(M)
(N)
(0)
(P)
(0)
(R)
(5)
(T)
(U)
M
C'N)
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
Attach as many pages as necessary to describe the basis for
Financial
Officer Initials
CJD-l0
Issued 7/96
~
SCHEDULE F
(2)
(1)
Directly Charged Supplies and
Other Operating Expenses
(A)
N/A
CJD Funds
(4)
(3)
In-kind
Match
Cash Match
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
(K)
(L)
OPERATING
EXPENSES
REQUIRED BUDGET NARRATIVE: Describe the basis for arriving at the cost of each line item and justification for requesting each item. Use additional pages as needed.
CJD-l1
Issued 7/96
SCHEDULE G
INDIRECT COSTS
The maximum amount of indirect costs that may be applied for is not to exceed a total of twopercent of the total direct costs provided by CJD, unless the applicant has an approved cost
allocation plan.
CJD Funds
Indirect Costs
(A) Total Direct Costs
(must equal page CJ[).4, ine 8, column 1)
(B) Total Indirect Costs
$
21,466
$
429
!Xl Applicant is using the CJD two percent rule to detennine the amount of indirect cost.
o
Applicant is using an approved cost allocation plan to detennine indirect cost.
LeI.",
'0'""
rln_1?
I
~Yes
o
No
This Project is completely supported by CJ D grant dollars and
foul'ldation grant dollars assisting this program.
If "yes", the financial officer should sign below and may
If "no", please indicate below the amounts, sources, and
purposes of other funding.
1.
Purpose/Use of Funding:
Amount of Funding:
$
Source of Funding:
2.
Amount of Funding:
$
Source of Funding:
3.
Amount of Funding:
$
Source of Funding:
.
4.
Amount of Funding:
$
Source of Funding:
..
CJD funding and grantee match
represents __
funding of this project.
$
% of the total
CJD-13
Issued 7/96
CERTIFIED
ASSURANCES
requirements
including OMB Circulars No. A-122, A-llO, A-I02, and A-87, as they relate to the application, acceptance and use of funds for this project. Also the applicant assures and certifies to the grant that:
1.
passed as an official act of the applicant's governing body, authorizing the filing of the application including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative
2.
Federal funds made available under this formula grant will not be used to supplant state or local funds, but will be used to
increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available for law enforcement
activities.
Matching funds required to pay the non-federal portion of the cost of each program and project, for which grant funds are
of grant funds.
Act of 1970 (p. L. 91-646) which provides for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a pwpose that is or gives the appearance of
Fund accounting, auditing, mouitoring, and such evaluation procedures as may be necessary to keep such records as
disbursement of funds received under the grant
cm
The progralllS contained in its application meet all requirements, that all the information is correct, that there has been
appropriate coordination with affected agencies, and that the applicant will comply with all provisions of the grant and all
10.
It \vill comply with all requirements imposed by the Federal sponsoring agency concerning special requirements of law,
11.
Pursuant to Sections 223(a)(18) and 296 of the DDP Act, the Grantee assures that procedures have been established to
juveniles. Exceptions to this requirement: (a) authorization by law; (b) consent of either the juvenile or his legallyauthorized representative; or (c) justification that otherwise the functioBS of this title cannot be performed. Under no circumstances may public project reports or [mdings contain names of actual juvenile service recipients.
12.
project are not listed on the Environmental Protections Agency's (EPA) list of Violating Facilities and that it \vill notify the
indicating that a facility to be used in the project is under consideration for listing by the EP A.
13.
It \vill comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of § 102 (a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973,
Public Law 93-234,87 Stat. 975, approved December 31,1976. Section 102 (a) requires, on and after March 2, 1975, the
14.
469a-l et seq.) by (a) consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer on the conduct of investigations, as necessary,
effects (see 36 CFR Part 800.8) by the activity, and notifying the grantor agency of the existence of any such properties,
such properties.
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19.
ASSURANCES
(Continued)
It, if a county, has taken or will take all action necessary to provide the Texas Deparbnent of Criminal Justice and the
Deparbnent of Public Safety any criminal history records maintained by the county in the manner specified for the purposes of those deparbnents.
It will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 V.S.C. 2000d (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of
race, color, or national origin), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1964, 42 U.S.c., 794 (prohibiting discrimination
on the basis of handicap), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42, U.S.C. 6101, et seq., and the Deparbnent of Justice
It will, in the event a federal or state court or federal or state administrative agency makes a finding of discrimination after
It will comply with Subtitle A, Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C 12131-12134, and
Deparbnent of Justice implementing regulation, 28 CFR Part 35, whereas state and local governments may not refuse to
allow a person with a disability to participate in a service, program, or activity simply because the person has a disability.
20.
It will comply with the following sections of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, U.S.c. 5671 (c) (1).
21.
22.
23.
24.
(a) (23), regarding reduction of the disproportionate confinement of racial and ethnic minorities in secure facilities.
25.
26.
It will comply, and assure the compliance of all its contractors, with the applicable provisions of Title I of the Omnibus
It will comply with the provisions of 28 CFR applicable to grants and cooperative agreements including Part 18, Administrative Review Procedure; Part 20, Criminal Justice InfOlIDationSystems; Part 22, Confidentiality of Identifiable Research
of Deparbnent of Justice Programs and Activities; Part 42, NondiscriminationlEquai Opportunity Policies and Procedures;
27.
28.
29.
30.
It will comply, and all its contractors will comply, with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Omnibus Crime and Safe
Streets Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3789(d), the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, or the Victims
of 1973, as amended; Subtitle A, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Deparbnentof Justice Non-Discrimination Regulations, 28 CFR Part
42, Subparts C, D, E, and G; and the Deparbnent of Justice regulations on disability discrimination, 28 CFR Part 35 and
Part 39.
It will comply with the provisions of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (p.L. 97-348) dated October 19, 1982 (16 U.S.c.
3501, et seq.), which prohibits the expenditure of most new federal fimds within the units of the Coastal Barrier Resources
System
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LEVEL OF FUNDING CERTIFICATION
POLICY
The following funds are based on a decreasing funding latio over five years:
• State Criminal Justice Planning (421) Fund
• Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Fund
• Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Fund
Under this policy, the grantee is responsible for continuing a level of service that is, at a minimum, what
it provides in the first year of funding. This is not a cash match requirement, however, and the grantee
is not responsible for accounting for any funds other than those directly granted by cm or earned as
program mcome.
The decreasing funding ratio provides for cm funding 100% of costs in the first year. The first-year
grant award, regardless of funding source, sets a benchmark for all other funding decisions.
• In the second year, the grantee is eligible for 80% of the benchmark amount;
• In the third year, the grantee is eligible for 60% of the benchmark amount;
• In the fourth year, the grantee is eligible for 40% of the benchmark amount;
• In the fifth year, the grantee is eligible for 20% of the benchmark amount;
No project under this policy will be considered for sixth- or subsequent-year funding.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that, if funded, the grant project will maintain a level of service that is, at a minimum, what was
provided in the first year of funding.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT WITH FORI BEND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
On this the
J.:±- day of~~'::!..UAUill.lr\-'
County, Texas, upon motion of Commissioner
1997, the Commissioners' Court of Fort Bend
,
, seconded by Commissioner
IT IS ORDERED that the Fort Bend County Judge execute the Agreement between Fort
Bend County and Fort Bend Family Health Center to provide non-emergency health care services
to eligible residents.
Said Agreement is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as though
fully set forth herein word for word.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
§
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
§
AGREEMENT BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND
FORT BEND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
THIS AGREEMENT is made on this the
14
day OfM
1997 by and between
FORT BEND COUNTY (hereinafter called "County"), a body corporate and politic, acting herein
by and through its Commissioners' Court, and FORT BEND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
(hereinafter called "Provider").
WHEREAS, Texas Health and Safety Code Ann. §61.001, et seq, commonly referred to as
the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act mandate Fort Bend County, Texas to provide certain
non-emergency health care assistance to each eligible resident of said County who does not reside
within the area that public hospital or hospital district has a legal obligation to serve; and
WHEREAS, Fort Bend County desires to retain a Mandated Provider that agrees to provide
non-emergency health care services to eligible residents; and
WHEREAS, Fort Bend Family Health Center desires to be the Mandated Provider of health
care services selected by Fort Bend County to provide non-emergency health care services to eligible
residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual understanding and agreements set
forth, the County and Provider agree as follows:
It is understood and agreed between the parties that the primary purpose of this Agreement
is to retain a Mandated Provider so that the County meets all requisite requirements as set forth in
the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.
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1.
Provider agrees to provide non-emergency
out-patient health care services to eligible
residents of Fort Bend County, Texas, subject to the terms, provisions and conditions hereof.
A.
The responsibility of the Provider under this agreement will be limited to that of
providing such out-patient non-emergency medical health care to eligible residents in a clinic
(hereinafter referred to as "Clinic") to be established as hereinafter provided. Provider will assist Fort
Bend County in establishing the following essential health care services as stated in the Indigent
Health Care and Treatment Act; to wit:
I.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
In-patient and out-patient hospital services as limited by the Indigent Health
Care and Treatment Act;
Rural Health Clinics.
Laboratory and X-ray services.
Family Planning Services.
Physician Services.
Payment for not more than three prescriptions a month; and,
Skilled nursing facility services regardless of age as limited by the Indigent Health
Care and Treatment Act.
II.
The parties recognize and agree that the Clinic will be located at 400 Austin Street,
Richmond, Texas, and at such other locations as may be designated by the County from time to time.
III.
Provider shall provide for the services of Texas licensed physicians, nurses (either R.N. or
L.V.N., as determined by Provider in its judgment), and such other non-professional personnel as
Provider may deem appropriate in its sole judgment, at the clinic and the following:
A.
The Clinic shall be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.,
except for closing due to casualty and causes beyond the control of Provider, on holidays recognized
by the County or the Provider.
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B.
Integrated eligibility services.
C.
On-site licensed, professional laboratory with certified technicians.
D.
Provider shall provide equipment for the Clinic to include beds, mICroscope,
otoscope, ophthalmoscopes,
stethoscopes examination lights, blood pressure cuffs, necessary
instruments, and a sterilizer, as well as supplies for the Clinic to include linens, bandages, syringes,
needles, ointments, soap, and the like.
E.
Class D licensed pharmacy.
F.
Language barrier-free environment with multi-ethnic staff.
G.
Medical social worker and psychotherapist.
H.
Programs and individual counseling in hypertension, diabetes, parenting and other
education services the agency provides.
IV.
Provider agrees to keep patient records and make reports to the County as may be required by the
Act.
V.
The Fort Bend County Indigent Services may, for any reason whatsoever, disapprove the use
of any physician or hospital. When this disapproval is transmitted in writing to the Clinic, further
referrals to said physician or hospital shall not be made. The responsibility in connection with the
disapproval of physicians and hospitals shall be that of the Fort Bend County Indigent Services.
VI.
The total compensation to be paid to the Provider by the County for the performance of
services hereunder shall be $210,000 per year per year with payments to be paid monthly in the
amount of $I 7,500 until the end of this agreement.
VII.
This agreement shall commence as of January 1, 1997, and shall continue until December
31,1997.
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A.
Notwithstanding
the foregoing, if for any reason the Provider fails to provide a
licensed physician as required hereunder, for a period of time exceeding one (l) week during the
term hereof when the Clinic would otherwise be required to be open, either party shall have the right
to terminate this agreement at any time after said one week period which Provider did not provide
such licensed physician, and upon such termination delivered in writing by either party to the other
hereunder during such time, this agreement shall terminate and no party shall have any obligations
to the other hereunder.
B.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if for any reason the Texas Department of Human
Services determines that the County has not met the requirements of the Indigent Care and Treatment
Act, the County shall have the right to terminate this agreement at any time thereafter or the County
may, at its sole discretion, give Provider an opportunity to correct the non-compliance as determined
by the Texas Department of Human Services so as the County would qualifY under the said Act.
VIII.
The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, section or other part of this agreement or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall ever be held by any court or regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction to he
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of this agreement and the application of
such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this agreement to other
persons or circumstance shall not be affected thereby, unless in the opinion of the County or Provider
the purposes of this agreement have been rendered useless.
IX.
A.
The use of or disclosure by any party of information concerning an eligible resident
in violation of any rule of confidentiality
administration
or for any purpose not directly connected with the
of the County's or Provider's responsibility with respect to the purposes of this
agreement is prohibited except on written consent of such eligible resident.
B.
Provider, in providing all services hereunder agrees to abide by the provisions of any
applicable Federal or State Data Privacy Act.
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X.
A.
Provider shall not assign this agreement without prior written approval of the County,
subject to such conditions and provisions as the County deems necessary. No such approval by the
County of any assigrunent shall be deemed in any event or any manner to provide for the occurrence
of any obligation of the County in addition to this agreement. Approval by the County of the
assignment should not be deemed a waiver of any right accrued or accruing against Provider.
XI.
A.
It is agreed by the parties that at all times and for all purposes hereunder Provider is
an independent contractor and not an employee of Fort Bend County. No statement contained in this
agreement shall be construed so as to find Provider an employee of the County, and Provider shall
be entitled to none of the rights, privileges, or benefits of the county employees except as otherwise
may be stated herein.
B.
It is agreed that nothing herein contained is intended or should be construed as in any
manner creating or establishing a relationship of co-partners between the parties, or as constituting
Provider (including its officers, employees, and agents) the agent, representative, or employee of the
County for any purpose, or in any manner, whatsoever. Provider is to be and shall remain an
independent contractor with respect to all services performed under this agreement.
XII.
This agreement shall be subject to all valid rules, regulations, and laws applicable hereto
passed or promulgated by the United States of America, the State of Texas, or any authorized
representative or agency of any of them.
XIII.
Each party represents and warrants to the other that this agreement is binding upon and
enforceable against such party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the parties to this agreement have hereunto set their hands on
the dates written below.
FORT BEND COUNTY
By:
Date:
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I hereby certify that funds are available in the amount of $210,000.00 to pay the obligation
of Fort Bend County under and within the
oing contract.
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STATE OF TEXAS
§
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
FORT BEND COUNTY AND FORT BEND FAMIL Y HEALTH CENTER, INC.
On this the
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IT IS ORDERED
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, the Commissioners' Court of Fort
J(f\.R ~1f' ,seconded
Bend County, Texas, upo~ motion ~r
Commissioner
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by
put and carried;
that the Fort Bend County Judge execute the Agreement between
Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Family Health Center, Inc. for eligibility screening. Said
Agreement being incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as though fully set forth
herein word for word.
STATE OF TEXAS
§
AGREEMENT BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND FORT BEND
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. FOR ELIGIBILITY SCREENING
THIS AGREEMENT is made on this
ll- day of-----=;~u..LM.t.!>.!.~~~-"
1997, by
and between FORT BEND COUNTY (hereinafter referred to as "County"), a body corporate and
politic, acting herein by and through its Commissioners' Court, and FORT BEND FAMILY
HEALTH CENTER, INC. (hereinafter referred to as "Provider").
WHEREAS, Texas Health and Safety Code Ann. § 61.001, et seq, commonly referred to as
the Texas Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act, mandates that Fort Bend County, Texas shall
provide certain non-emergency health care assistance to each eligible resident of the County who
does not reside within an area that a public hospital or hospital district has a legal obligation to serve;
and,
WHEREAS, the County is obligated to establish a procedure to receive and review the
applications of residents for health care under the County Indigent Health Care Program, and the
County is further required to establish eligibility standards and applications, documentation, and
verification procedures for the determination of such eligibility of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the County desires Provider to be the Mandated Provider designated by the
County to receive and process applications of eligibility under the County Indigent Health Care
Program; and
WHEREAS, Provider desires to be the Mandated Provider designated by the County to
receive and process applications of eligibility under the County Indigent Health Care Program;
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual understanding,
promises and
agreement set forth, the County and Provider agree as follows:
It is understood and agreed between the parties that the primary purpose of this agreement
is to establish and promulgate the eligibility standards and applications, documentation
and
verification procedures for the determination of eligibility of residents under the Texas Indigent
Health Care and Treatment Act.
1.
A.
Provider agrees that it shall be responsible for the establishment and promulgation
of eligibility standards and applications,
documentation
and verification procedures for the
determination of eligibility of Fort Bend County residents under §61.024 of the Texas Indigent
Health Care and Treatment Act and the County Indigent Health Care Program.
B.
The term "eligibility" as used herein shall refer to eligible residents of Fort Bend
County who meet the income and resource requirements established by the Texas Indigent Health
Care and Treatment Act, the Texas Department of Human Services and by the County.
II..
A.
It is understood and agreed between the parties that Provider will screen all applicants
for qualifications under the County Indigent Health Care Program. It shall be the duty of the
Provider to follow all prescribed procedures set forth from time to time by the Texas Department of
Human Services and by the County, as well as meeting all requisite requirements of the Article.
B.
Provider will be responsible for the preparation of all documentation,
reports,
verification, applications, and necessary information on behalf of the County to meet the Texas
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Department of Human Services' requirements as to eligibility for State assistance on approved
applicants.
C.
Provider agrees that it shall screen and qualify approved applicants periodically as
required, and in no event less often than every six (6) months.
III.
A.
In the course of performing the agreement, County employees will have access to the
Provider's confidential database. Information about eligibility as well as ineligible clients is
confidential and shall not be disclosed to any person other than the Foct Bend County Indigent
Health Care office employees either during the term of this Agreement or at any time after such term.
B.
The County shall take all steps necessary to prevent any disclosure violation referred
to in Section III (A).
IV.
It is understood between the parties that the County shall pay Provider the sum of SIXTYSEVEN THOUSAND
SEVEN HUNDRED
TWENTY-EIGHT
AND NO/IOO DOLLARS
($67,728.00) for the work required of Provider under this Contract during the term of this contract,
payable in twelve (12) equal monthly payments of FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTYFOUR AND NO/IOO DOLLARS
January
($5,644.00) each. The first of said payments shall be due on
I, 1995, with like payments due on the first day of each month thereafter during the term
of this contract. Payment by County shall be made in conjunction with such requirements as may
be established by the County Auditor's office.
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V.
Section 61.024(1) gives a disqualified applicant the right to an appeal. The Commissioners'
Court of Fort Bend County will establish a Review Board consisting of five (5) persons appointed
by the Court for a term to run concurrently with this Agreement. The Review Board will review all
appeals. The findings of the Review Board will be deemed to be the findings of the Commissioners'
Court.
VI.
A.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 1997, and shall continue
through December 31, 1997.
B.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if for any reason the Texas Department of Human
Services determines that the County has not complied with the requirements of the Texas Indigent
Care and Treatment Act, the County shall have the right to summarily terminate this agreement,
however, the County may, at its sole discretion, give Provider the opportunity to correct such noncompliance, if possible, to place the County in compliance.
VII.
The provisions of this Contract are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, section or other part of this Contract or the application thereof, to any person or
circumstance, shall ever be held by any Court, administrative or regulatory authority of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of this Contract and the
application of such word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section or other part of this Contract
to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
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VIII.
This Contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
respective successors and assigns, provided, however, this Contract cannot be assigned without prior
written consent of the County.
IX.
This Contract shall be subject to all valid rules, regulations, and laws applicable hereto
passed or promulgated by the United States of America, the State of Texas, or any authorized
representative or agency of either of them.
X.
TIlis Agreement shall be construed under and in accord with the laws of the State of Texas
and all obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable in Fort Bend County, Texas
Provider shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of the State of Texas,
all local governments and any other entities with local jurisdiction.
Any and all notices or communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be
delivered in person or mailed, certified mail, return receipt requested, or may be transmitted by fax
as follows:
To County:
301 Jackson, 7th Floor
Fax: (713) 341-8609
With copy to: Ben W. "Bud" Childers
Fort Bend County Attorney
301 Jackson, Suite 621
Fax: (713) 341-4557
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have hereunto set their hands on
the dates written below.
By:
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FORT BEND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
By:
Date:
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I hereby certify that funds are available in the amount of $67,728.00 to pay the obligation of
Fort Bend County under and within the foregoing contract.
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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Fax: (713) 431-3079
DeWAYNE O. DAVIS, P.E.
Director
January
8, 1997
The Honorable Michael Rozell
Fort Bend county JUdge
309 S 4th st. suite 719
Richmond, TX 77469
Dear Judge Rozell:
Please place the following items on January
Commissioners Court agenda.
Discuss and consider taking action
items for the Parks Department:
14, 1997
on the following
(1) Adopt Park Master Plan and Needs Assessment.
(2) Approve Resolution for Parks Master Plan.
(3) Consider applying for a renewal of George
Foundation Matching Grant for the Jake
Dove Outreach Program.
If you have any questions,
please
cqntact me.
sincerely,
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Director
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Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
R.L. "Bud" O'Shieles - Pet. 1
Grady Prestage - Pet. 2
Andy Meyers - Pet. 3
Bob Lutts - Pet. 4
P.O, Box 249 .2725
F,M, 521 North·
Fresno, Texas 77545
FORT BEND COUNTY
TEXAS
PARKS MASTER PLAN
AND
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
1997-2017
PREPARED BY
CENTURION CONSULTING GROUP
JANUARY 1997
Fort Bend County
Bud O'Sheiles, Commissioner Precinct I
Grady Prestage, Commissioner Precinct 2
Andy Meyers, Commissioner Precinct 3
Bob Lutts Commissioner Precinct 4
Plan Advisory Committee
Phil Kirkham
Sam Kruse
Ida Lara
Jeannie McDonald
Bouche Mickey
Kay Parker
Warren Parker
Pamela Vollmar
Fort Bend County Parks And Recreation Department
301 Jackson. Room 101, Richmond, Texas 77469
DeWayne O. Davis, P.E.
Zelphia Ann Hayes
Veeda Williams
Centurion Consulting Group
9000 Gulf Freeway, Suite 250, Houston, Texas 77017
Ann C. Bagley, AICP
Tom C. Knickerbocker, AICP
Dayton L. Spain, Jr., P.E.
in association with
Lauren Griffith Inc.
2412 South Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77098
Lauren Griffith, ASLA
Horizon Southwest Properties
2440 Texas Parkway, Suite 219, Missouri City, Texas 77489
Charles Rencher
Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Parks and Recreation Department and the Plan consultants wish to thank all those
who contributed to and supported the development of the following Parks Master Plan
and Needs Assessment 1997-2017: the County Judge and Commissioners, the Plan
Advisory Committee, representatives from the cities, Texas Agricultural Extension
Service for the printing of the survey, the attendees at the public meetings, those citizens
who took the time and interest to complete and return the surveys and the residents of
Fort Bend County.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fort Bend County continues to grow at a rapid pace. Urbanization has only increased the
demands and need for public parks and open space as well as the preservation of natural
resources. Because of the planned nature of growth in Fort Bend communities, there are
city and private systems of recreational facilities in place. Now the research and plaruling
process shows the need for larger and more comprehensive park facilities. This is the
challenge facing both the County and cities which are growing faster than they can
provide needed parks and recreation facilities.
Visionary management by Fort Bend County initiated this Parks Master Plan and Needs
Assessment. The work involved the County, the cities, unincorporated areas, and the
general population to assess the needs and opportunities to meet the increasing
requirements. The recommended standards in the following Plan indicate the Fort Bend
County will need over 2000 additional acres of parkland over the next twenty years. A
concentrated effort to acquire, develop and maintain a balance of parks and open space is
essential to maintain the quality oflife that currently identifies Fort Bend County.
The results of the Plan development process are detailed in the following Parks Master
Plan and Needs Assessment. Key initiatives that form the heart of the new Fort Bend
County Park Plan are identified. They include:
•
Fort Bend County should be responsible for the acquisition, development, and
operation of Regional Parks, Trails, Sports Complexes, special Area Parks and
preservation of natural resource areas;
•
Cities and private developments should responsible for community and neighborhood
parks and recreational facilities;
•
Fort Bend County should take a major role in acquiring and preserving the Brazos
River and San Bernard River Corridors and other waterways by working with private
landowners, developers, non-profits, and the state and federal governments;
•
Fort Bend County should establish a Parks Advisory Board as non-profit corporation
or entity to receive bequests, donations, and land that will be used for the continual
expansion of a comprehensive park system that integrates the efforts of all levels of
governments and the private sector to meeting the needs;
•
Public/private and public/public partnerships should be actively pursued; and
•
Fort Bend County should move forward with the expansion of its park system, as
recommended by the citizens who were involved in this Plan, in implementing the
priorities for park development and using new funding through donations, matching
grants, budget allocations, user fees, and voter approved public bonds.
STATE OF TEXAS
§
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
§
RESOLUTION
TO ADOPT
PARKS MASTER PLAN AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas recognizes
that a parks master plan and needs assessment is important to provide the County with
detailed information on the needs and desires of the residents and the background
information on the current and projected population, existing facilities and standards; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court commissioned the preparation of the
attached parks master plan and needs assessment to establish the guidelines through the
goals, objectives and priorities for the development of parks and recreation facilities in
the County; and
WHEREAS, a plan advisory committee comprised of citizens participated in the
development and review of the plan and have forwarded their recommendation for
adoption; and
WHEREAS,
a public hearing was held on Tuesday, January 7, 1997.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners Court of Fort
Bend County, Texas: that it adopts the attached Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and
Needs Assessment 1997-2017 for the County of Fort Bend.
SIGNED and ENTERED
this
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTI 0 N 1 INTROD UCTI 0 N --------------------------------------------------------------____
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Pu rpose--------------------
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Overview of the County
Role of the County in Providing
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Park and Recreation Opportunities
SECTION 2 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
SECTION 3 PLAN DEVELOPMENT
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PROCESS---------------------------------------
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Mapping -----------------------.
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Inventory of Parks And Recreation Facilities ----
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Citizen Involvement
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Survey-------------------
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Public Meeti ngs ----------Appointment
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of Advisory Committee for the Plan -------------
Commissioners
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SECTION 4 AREA AND FACILITY CONCEPTS AND STANDARDS----------
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Recommended
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SECTION 5 INVENTORY OF AREAS AND FACILITIES---------------------------.
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Fort Bend County ----
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other Providers ---------.
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SECTION 6 NEEDS ASSESSMENT
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Public Meetings---------------·
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Public and Association Requests---Other Needs Assessments ----
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Standards Development -----,
SECTION 7 IMPLEMENTATION
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AND PRIORITIZATION
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Plan Implementation ---------.
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SECTION 8 IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
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Park Improvement Standards -------Maintenance Standards -
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Personnel---------
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APPENDIX
Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and NeedsAssessment
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
Purpose
Parks and recreation facilities and programs are an essential part of a healthy, quality
environment. They provide very necessary components in human existence for activities
beyond home, school and work. Whether passive or active, parks and recreation should
be a part of everyday life. Therefore like roads, water or sewer lines and drainage, parks
and related facilities should be considered an integral part of the infrastructure of a
political entity. With an increasing and diverse population, planning for infrastructure
and recreational systems must consider the needs and desires of the residents of Fort Bend
County. The natural beauty and resources, particularly the Brazos River Corridor, must
be preserved and enhanced for the future generations, as well as for the present one. A
well planned, funded, and operated Parks and Recreation System will serve to continue to
attract quality growth, sustain the high quality of life of all citizens and preserve the
character of the environment.
There has been an increasing interest in the development of parks and recreation facilities
to further enhance the quality of life and provide for those groups or areas that are
underserved (those areas that are outside of city jurisdiction or do not have facilities).
This interest, however, is tempered by the concern for conservative fiscal responsibility.
The Fort Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment (the Plan) is intended to
clearly define the role of the County in providing parks and recreation facilities for its
citizens for the next twenty years. The County is beginning to recognize the importance
of the contribution of these facilities to the quality of life and the need for a
comprehensive plan. The Plan is designed to accomplish the following objectives:
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Identify the needs and desires of the residents for parks and recreational facilities.
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Identify ways the County can address those needs.
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Establish park and recreation facilities standards.
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Begin the process of developing county/regional level parks.
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Look for innovative ways to fund new facilities and improve existing recreational
sites.
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Utilize the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers and other waterways as both active and
passive recreation features.
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Defme the future role of Fort Bend County Parks and Recreation Department in
leisure, senior, and youth programs and facilities.
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Establish criteria for equipment, maintenance,
staffing, budgeting and
infrastructure to guide the park and recreation investments of the County for the
next ten to twenty years.
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Provide the frame work for public/private and public/public efforts to share in the
development and maintenance of facilities.
In defining the future role of Fort Bend County, this Plan provides recommendations for
implementing actions to effectively and efficiently achieve the desired results.
It
establishes the basis for the development of parks and recreation. The Plan identifies the
population and the need to develop a park and recreation system and share the cost with
other entities.
This Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment is a county-wide effort that encourages the
development of specific park and recreation initiatives to target the needs of the citizens.
These local initiatives can involve county/community partnerships and cooperation.
Within the framework of the Plan the cities and towns, the community based sports,
recreation, homeowner organizations, and the general public are encouraged to evaluate
needs and share resources so that a coordinated system of programs and facilities can be
planned, designed and constructed. As needs and opportunities are discovered by these
entities in the future, initiatives can be incorporated into the County's comprehensive
planning process.
The Plan is divided into sections that follow the guidelines of the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department, Grants-In-Aid Division for the preparation of master plans.
Overview of the County
Currently recognized as one of the fastest growing counties in the United States, Fort
Bend County is located on the west/southwest side of the Houston metropolitan area. In
recent years the County has changed from an agrarian way of life to one of suburban
residential development and desirable industrial locations. With most of the development
clustered around the Houston and Harris County line and along major roadways, there are
vast areas of the County that will see the effects of continued growth. In this Plan the
County will be considered as a whole rather than being divided into study areas in order
to address the needs on a county-wide basis.
The Location
Fort Bend County is in the Houston metropolitan area of southeast Texas, in Gulf Coast
Planning Region 16 of the Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan. It encompasses a total of
886.0 square miles, with 875.0 square miles of land area. The land elevation in the
County ranges from 46 to 127 feet above sea level, with an average elevation of
approximately 85 feet. US 59 runs northeast to southwest through the center of the
County while US 90A crosses from east to west. Neighboring counties are Austin,
Brazoria, Harris, Waller and Wharton counties.
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The Climate
The growing season is 296 days, with an average annual rainfall of 45.3 inches. The
average first freeze date in the fall is December 7, and the average last freeze date in the
spring is February 14. Temperatures range from a mean minimum in January of 41 ° to a
mean maximum in July of 93°. The Gulf of Mexico is located only 50 miles from Fort
Bend County and its close proximity helps to hold the summer high and winter low
temperatures to more moderate levels. The generally mild climate is favorable to a
variety of outdoor recreational pursuits for most of the year. Extremes in climatic
changes are usually short in duration and do not pose barriers to outdoor activities.
The Communities
and Population
Fort Bend County is recognized as both a fast growing metropolitan and an historically
successful agricultural area. The population of the County in 1995 was estimated to be
292,765 in 91,395 households This is an increase from the 1990 Census that indicated a
population of 225,421 in 70,517 households. The population increases daily with the
construction of new homes and subdivisions.
The County includes 18 cities and towns ranging in population from less than 200 to
50,000. The following incorporated communities account for a population of more than
173,000 in the County. Katy, Missouri City and Houston cross into Harris County. Katy
is also in Waller County. Table I gives only the population in Fort Bend County.
Table 1: City Populations
Citvrrown
Richmond (Countv Seat)
Arcola
Beaslev
Fairchilds
Fulshear
Houston •
Katv •
Kendleton
Meadows
Missouri City •
Needville
Orchard
Pleak
Rosenberg
Simonton
Stafford
Sugar Land
Thomosons
Total
Population
10,449
707
615
600
590
28,125
1,672
600
4,986
43,008
2,376
395
799
21,577
771
10,582
45,097
176
173,125
Sources. 1990 Census and current CIty data
* Part of population is in Harris County
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Following is a list of unincorporated communities in Fort Bend County that add another
almost 60,000 to the population. Those with population numbers are defmed as Census
Designated Places.
Table 2: Population of Unincorporated
Communities
Community
First Colonv #
Fresno
Mission Bend •
Pecan Grove
Town West
Clodine
Crabb
Guv
Longpoint
Total
PODulation
11,480
3,400
26,362
10,184
6,614
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
58,040
Source: 1990 Census, Houston Galveston Area Council and current city data
* Part of population is in Harris County
# adjusted for 1995 annexation
The remainder of the population lives in other unincorporated or rural areas. Since the
1990 Census several other master planned communities have developed which include
New Territory, Greatwood and Cinco Ranch.
These add some of the additional
population.
There are a number of other residential developments in the County
including Teal Run, Tara, Pheasant Creek, Providence, Teal Briar, Waterford, and Dover
that also account for a portion of the population.
Fort Bend County has experienced an enormous growth rate in the last 25 years. Past
population growth in the County is shown in the following table.
Table 3: Fort Bend County Growth
Year
1970
1980
1990
1995
Source: Census Bureau
POllulation
52,314
130,846
225,421
292,765
and updates from HGAC
Projections by the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council show increasing
population growth continuing through the year 2030 while the projections of the Houston
Galveston Area Council (HGAC), the regional Council of Governments, are more
conservative. The following table shows those projections.
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Table 4: Fort Bend County
Projected
Year
2000
2010
2020
2030
Sources.
Growth
HGAC
523,512
EDC
342,361
489,047
691,290
943,986
Greater Fort Bend Economic Development CouncIl and HGAC
The Houston Galveston Area Council population projection forecasts the population in
the year 2020 to be a more conservative 523, 512.
Population has been concentrated for the most part in the eastern part of the county. This
has been the result of the expansion of residential and commercial areas outward from the
City of Houston. Fort Bend areas have been a preferred growth corridor for suburban
master planned communities and that trend should continue.
The following population distribution table shows the population to be comprised of a
large number in the 18 years and under categories and in the 30-44 group.
Table 5: Fort Bend County Population
By Age
Al!e
0-5 Yrs.
6-13 Yrs.
14-18 Yrs.
19-29 Yrs.
30-44 Yrs.
45-59 Yrs.
60+ Yrs.
Total
Sources.
Population
28,976
37,700
19,163
37,136
79,531
31,086
18,326
251,918
HGAC and 1990 Census
The population of the county by age is very much concentrated in the young family
categories. People are continuing to locate to Fort Bend to take advantage of the quality
of life provided by the cities, County and school districts. In the foreseeable future and
for the purposes of this Plan, the age distribution should be assumed to be essentially the
same. As the baby boomers get older, an increase in the over 60 age group is expected to
occur. This will need to be monitored closely with the information that will become
available with the next census.
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Household income is generally higher in Fort Bend County than in the surrounding
counties.
Table 6: Fort Bend County Household Income
Income
<$10,000
$10,000 to $19,999
$20,000 to $29,999
$30,000 to $39,999
$40,000 to $59,999
$60,000+
Total
Sources.
Population
5,591
6,991
8,926
10,311
18,386
20,312
70,517
The race and ethnic population distribution is from the 1990 Census. The distribution is
assumed to remain approximately the same throughout the time frame of the Plan.
Table 7: Fort Bend County Population By Race
Not of Hispanic Oriein
White
Black
Am. Indian, Eskimo
Asian, Pac. Is!.
Other
Hispanic Oril!in
White
Black
Am. Indian, Eskimo
Asian, Pac. Is!.
Other
Total
Sources.
121,449
45,805
391
13,984
219
19,830
722
78
448
22500
225,426
Consideration should continue to be given to building on the cultural diversity that is
evident in the County.
The Historic and Cultural Resources
Fort Bend County holds a prominent place in Texas history. Beginning with Stephen
Austin's original colony, the County has long been a desirable place to live and raise a
family. Early settlers in the 1830's found the area suitable for crops and livestock.
Agriculture and industry evolved from the early sugar cane plantations and farms into the
Imperial Sugar industrial complex and large ranches. When the railroad from Galveston
through Richmond was built in the 1850's, the County was a ready provider of
agricultural products and raw materials to coastal markets and beyond. Cotton became
and continues to be a staple of the agricultural economy.
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Fort Bend County citizens enjoy a number of opportunities to celebrate their historic and
cultural heritage, including the Fort Bend County Fair in October, Texan Market Days at
the George Ranch in October, and the Fort Bend County Czech Fest in May. Points of
interest include the Fort Bend Museum, Confederate Museum, George Memorial Library,
George Observatory and Challenger Center of Fort Bend, Brazos Bend State Park, the
George Ranch, the Thomas Barnett Home and the Imperial Holly Sugar Refinery
complex.
The Natural Resources
Fort Bend County has approximately II square miles of surface water in rivers, creeks
and small lakes. The County is drained by the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers and Oyster
Creek. A broad alluvial valley, up to ten miles wide in places, was formed by the Brazos
River. These fertile soils have been a major contributing factor to the agricultural
industry in the County.
Waterways are considered to have recreational, esthetic, hydrologic, and natural habitat
value. They should be preserved by careful consideration of any further channelization,
damming, construction of septic systems along the banks, or direct wastewater disposal.
There are three permanently floatable waterways in Fort Bend County: Brazos River, the
San Bernard River south of FM 442, Oyster Creek south of SH 6. The San Bernard River
south of IH 10 is a seasonally floatable waterway. The San Bernard River is shared with
an adjacent county.
The Economy
Agriculture, petrochemicals, technology industries, and the sugar refInery are major
businesses in Fort Bend County. The following table shows employment by industry.
Table 8: Employment by Industry
Industry
AtrricuiturelForestrylFishing
Mining (includes oil industry)
Construction
Manufacturing, Non-Durable
Manufacturing, Durable
Transportation
Communications/Public Utilities
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate
BusinesslRepair Services
Personnel Services
Entertainment and Recreation
Professional and Related Services
Public Administration
Source.
Population
Percent
2,148
5,609
9,285
6,257
9,241
4,714
4,598
7,646
19,163
9,676
7,756
3,063
1,605
33,487
4,809
1.7
4.3
7.2
4.8
7.2
3.7
3.6
5.9
14.8
7.5
6.0
2.4
1.2
25.9
3.7
Greater Fort Bend EconomiC Development Council.
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The County is expected to grow in commercial and retail developments. More and more
companies are considering Fort Bend County a place to locate their offices, as well as
manufacturing and distribution facilities.
Role of the County in Providing Park and Recreation Opportunities
The role of Texas counties in the provision of parks and recreational facilities varies
considerably from centralized control and management of these facilities to almost no
county involvement.
Fort Bend County recently created the county-wide Parks and
Recreation Department as an initial step in providing a centralized comprehensive
management organization.
The Department is directly responsible to the County
Commissioners Court. This Plan will be the first tool to provide guidance for the
comprehensive operation and management of the County Parks and Recreation System.
The County should place top priority on increasing the quantity (in real and functional
terms) of developed recreation lands. The County should consider resource protection
options for rivers and other sensitive areas including conservation easements, open space
regulations, voluntary land use restrictions, land leasing, and land acquisition. Land
acquisition should be targeted in areas where the distribution of undeveloped recreation
land is poor. The County should encourage direct volunteer and non-profit groups'
efforts to initiate and develop both long and short term projects that have significant and
visible results. Joint-use or lease agreements could be established with cities, individuals,
homeowners' associations, developers, sports associations, school districts, universities,
state agencies, railroads, utility, levee drainage and other special districts to maximize
recreational use of land.
Picnic Area at Kitty Hollow Park
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SECTION 2 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
By creating a Parks and Recreation Department and commissioning the development of
this Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment, Fort Bend County assumed the
responsibilities for the provision of recreational opportunities and facilities as well as
preservation and conservation the existing natural resources. Recreational opportunities
and facilities are primary elements necessary to enhance the quality of life. The
protection and conservation of the natural woodlands and waterways must also be a
primary duty. The development of recreational sports facilities is essential to support a
growing population's needs. The networking of park and recreation facilities with a
system of hike and bike trails through a comprehensive plan will provide a focus for
maximizing the preservation effort to further enhance the quality of life.
Fort Bend County will continue to grow. Cities will annex areas in their extraterritorial
jurisdictions, resulting in the reduction, over time, of areas served directly by the County.
There will continue to be new and additional development. It is important to remember
that the residents of the cities are very much residents of the County. While the cities
have established park and recreation programs that serve principally their citizens, there
continues to be an expanding need. Preservation and the development of parks in Fort
Bend County will be accomplished by a sharing of responsibility of between the County,
cities, planned communities and private recreational groups.
The planning and
development of facilities should be coordinated through cooperative measures and an
acquisition program.
These should be reviewed and updated regularly and when
significant new developments occur. The parks plans of the cities and plans of
developers should be consistent with the County's Master Park Plan and should be
utilized by the cities in their reviews of development proposals.
From August 1993 to August 1994, a group of over 250 Fort Bend County citizens,
working as Vision 2000, identified several issues related to parks and recreation. They
considered parks and recreational facilities as an essential part of the community's
infrastructure. They identified the need for a county wide master plan to guide the
development of these facilities and the need to use govemment regulations to implement
strategies. Their goals included: increasing the use of the Brazos River as an active and
passive source of recreation, increasing the development of regional parks, improving and
increasing the number of recreational sites and parks, developing a needs assessment,
finding assistance in acquiring property and facilities, and increasing the number of
successful recreational grants applications.
They also recommended that the chambers of commerce continue to focus on parks as
infrastructure, support the establishment of a county parks department, and support the
development of a needs assessment and a long range master plan. That work was
instrumental in assisting the decision of the Commissioners Court to create a Parks and
Recreation Department.
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Now as a integral part of this Plan, based on the public input through surveys, public
meetings, interviews with elected officials, staff members, and citizens of the County and
cities, school district representatives and the work of the Plan Advisory Committee, the
following goals and objectives to accomplish them are offered.
GOALl
GOAL 2
Create a Parks Advisory Board to review, recommend, and advise the
Department and Commissioners on park and recreation issues.
Objective
The Board should be composed of five to seven members
drawn from interested persons in the County. The board
members should be appointed by the Judge and
Commissioners for a four year term (at least a two year
term) on a rotating basis.
Objective
The Board should meet regularly to review projects and
make recommendations for the policies and development
acquisition and operation of parkland and programs. An
important function should be the update of this Plan and
identification of cooperative efforts to meet the needs of the
entire county.
Objective
To ensure communication and coordination between the
Cities and the County, representatives from the cities,
preferably the parks director or parks board member, should
be invited to form an ad hoc committee that would serve as
advisors to the Board.
Objective
The Board should establish the criteria for the acceptance
of land to be utilized as parkland.
Objective
The Board may consider the standards for the establishment
of appropriate fees and the criteria for leases and
public\private partnerships. Fees may reflect the cost of
operating programs while capital outlays may be paid for
through donations, assessments, land banks, and bequests.
Objective
Coordinate park acquisition and development with the
cities master planned communities and other entities.
Objective
Consider the creation of
the board as a non-profit
corporation or foundation.
As a non-profit entity, the
Board would be in the position to seek and accept
donations of land and monetary donations that are eligible
for tax deductions benefits for the donor.
Provide for a professionally diverse staff in the County Parks and
Recreation Department
to plan, direct, manage and maintain the
parks and recreation system and its many components.
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GOAL 3
Objective
The Parks and Recreation Department should develop and
utilize a long range plan to staff the programs and maintain
the facilities that come under its ownership or
responsibility. A comprehensive program of parks, trails,
preserves, wetlands, and recreation facilities and programs
requires a diverse range of skills and a strong organization.
Parks and Recreation programs require specialized
instructional staffs while preservation programs require
botanists, agronomists, biologists and other interpretive and
program specialists. The Fort Bend Parks and Recreation
Department should acquire these skills as the need arises.
Suggested staffing is shown in Section 8.
Objective
The parks and recreation facilities should be maintained
and operated in a cost effective manner that provides
quality utilization. This objective should begin with an
understanding of the maintenance needs of existing
facilities and add the programming and administrative
needs for the overall program. Any long range plan of
acquisition of facilities should be accompanied by the
identification of the appropriate staff to operate and
maintain them.
Acquire and develop parkland as regional level parks to complement,
not compete, with the parks already provided by other entities in the
County, to meet the passive and active recreational needs of the
increasing population.
Fort Bend County is best situated to provide the large facilities that
support the regional needs of the entire county and which, because of their
size and scope, are not compatible with residential neighborhoods. These
include regional sports fields with many types and sizes of fields, noisy
activities such as model airplane ports, boating launch areas in to the
Brazos River and other waterways, golf courses, nature trails, and
fairgrounds. Many of these facilities can be located in large parks ranging
up to a thousand or more acres and are compatible with regional use of the
floodplains of the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers.
Objective
Create a county wide network of trails for walking, jogging,
bicycling, as well as provide relief to the road way system
and provide opportunities for nature observation and access
along the rivers and creeks that link many of the
recreational activities in the County. A trail system could
also serve as alternate routes to activity centers and reduce
traffic congestion on the roads and highways. parks
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Objective
Develop regional park facilities to serve the whole county
population.
Except in particular underserved areas
generally outside city limits, the playgrounds
in
neighborhood parks can be provided by the cities and
master planned communities.
Objective
Geographically locate and program the parks to serve a
large number of the population.
Objective
Look for areas that preserve and conserve unique features
of Fort Bend County, particularly along or adjacent to
rivers, creeks, streams, levees and drainage ways.
Objective
Look for opportunities to acquire land adjacent to existing
parks and community centers to expand and extend the
capabilities at those parks to bring them closer to regional
status.
Objective
Develop one or more large multi-purpose sports complex
for scheduled games and practice fields. Include in the
complex opportunities for passive activities such as trails
and other nonstructured open space activities.
Objective
Consider additional development in the land leased from
the US Army Corps of Engineers at the Barker Reservoir.
Objective
Work with other agencies and programs such as Y's and
similar organizations, Fort Bend Family Health Center,
Seniors, Scouts, Extension Service, schools and churches.
Objective
Provide park facilities that are ADA accessible.
The growth and urbanization of Fort Bend County require the provision of
regional parks and recreation facilities to retain and enhance the quality of
life for the residents of the County. Business and industry continue to
choose Fort Bend County as their new home because of excellent schools,
transportation facilities, residential communities and government. The
missing ingredient has been the lack of a county-wide focus on parks and
recreation. The planned communities have provided local level facilities,
private golf courses and a myriad of programs to serve their residents.
These are paid for by homeowner assessments and fees collected from the
users. They are, however, restricted to owners and guests of these
communities.
The cities have provided local community parks and
sponsored programs for the general public including those who are not part
of private homeowner associations.
The scale of these city owned
facilities varies from small neighborhood parks and recreation centers to
large parks that provides lighted ball fields and active areas. The truly
regional facilities and the preservation of natural open spaces along the
major rivers and creeks are beyond the responsibility of a single city and
thus the County is the appropriate provider of these facilities.
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GOAL 4
Work with the cities to jointly develop regional size parks that meet
the larger needs of the area. Develop a "Shared Vision" of Parks and
Recreation Facilities that provides for a hierarchy of facilities to be
provided throughout the County.
Objective
Coordinate with the cities to provide for community level
activities and connections between neighborhood facilities,
particularly in the provision of active parks and recreation
activities and trails.
Many new Fort Bend neighborhoods are located in master-planned
communities and they provide for local resident recreational needs by
constructing playgrounds, jogging trails, and some activities such as pools
and tennis courts.
The cities are best situated to continue this
developmental trend through requirements in their subdivision ordinances.
Several Fort Bend cities have, or are, developing new or updated Park
Plans to provide for the needs of their citizens.
The recommended
hierarchy would have the cities provide the neighborhood and community
level needs such as playground areas, practice ball and soccer and football
fields and other local needs.
The County could then provide the
connections and larger spaces. The County would however continue to
provide for neighborhood level facilities where no appropriate city or
resident organization exists.
The acquisition, development and maintenance of parks and recreation
facilities require a cooperative and comprehensive approach if the most
efficient use of resources is to be realized. The approach recommended in
this Plan is to share the responsibility for parks and recreation facilities
among private homeowner groups, cities, non-profit groups, and the
County. The State of Texas will continue to provide for needs that can
best be met at the State level.
As Fort Bend County continues to urbanize and grow, the need for
facilities and programs will also grow. This is partly due to increasing
leisure time and partly to increased demands from growing families and
increasing participation in active sports. To enable the County to establish
a "Shared Vision" all the communities and neighborhoods (developers
included) will have to understand and accept their role and be committed
to working together to maximize the impact of every dollar. A permanent
Committee that includes all the directors and operators of parks and
recreation facilities can meet periodically and plan, budget, and schedule
not only facilities but events and programs.
GOALS
Work with the cities, landowners and interested organizations along
the Brazos River and other waterways to develop a "Corridors" along
the rivers to protect the natural environment, provide access to the
river in the floodway and floodplain.
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There are assumed to be a number of appropriate areas within the
floodplains of the Brazos River and San Bernard River that are situated
such that conventional urban development is not appropriate. Where such
areas are strategic to concentrations of people large recreational parks can
and should be considered. The design of the parks and the facilities to be
located within them should be determined on the basis of needs
established in this Plan and altered as needs change.
Objective
Inventory and classify the resources of the Brazos River,
San Bernard, Oyster Creek and other waterways. Establish
criteria and priorities for the acquisition of endangered or
threatened areas of the river. A comprehensive study of the
rivers should be conducted to identify those areas that are
particularly critical for long term protection of the rivers.
The study should evaluate all the conditions that affect
human settlements, water resources and natural habitats and
determine
appropriate
protection
and enhancement
strategies.
Objective
Identify and acquire areas within the river floodplains and
floodways where recreational facilities can be developed to
serve the growing needs of the county.
Objective
Institute methods for private landowners and developers to
dedicate a public interest or conservation and access
easements in Brazos River lands to the public so that one
day the entire river will be a greenbelt of open space, parks
and sanctuaries.
Objective
Look at the feasibility of a possible dam on the Brazos
River to create recreational activity as well as surface water
provision, power generation and flood control whichever is
appropriate.
As one looks at the great rivers of the world and considers how
responsible public policy has allowed the creation of vast parkways and
harmonious settlements it suggests the same could be done in Fort Bend
County. The examples of the Rhine River in Germany, the Niagara River,
on the Canadian side, and the Potomac in Washington, DC provide ample
justification and show that reasonable development works for both
landowner and the public. The ownership of the land need not fall to
public hands except where public uses are needed, but development
standards and access can be obtained in exchange for tax considerations or
may be willed to the public as perpetual memorials to the owner or their
families. One day the Brazos River Corridor can be the focal point for all
urban development and regional parks and recreation facilities and
servIces.
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GOAL 6
GOAL 7
Support and encourage the continuance
of and
recreation activities for youth and senior citizens.
development
of
Objective
Continue to provide County sponsored activities that
provide opportunities for recreation and educational
activities at county owned community centers.
These
programs should be encouraged and expanded.
Objective
Provide space (buildings and/or land) by the County and in
partnership with non-profit providers such as the y's,
Scouts, law enforcement "youth at risk", and other such
activities.
Develop partnerships
with youth
provide land to develop ball fields.
and adult
sports
associations
to
This is a concept that has been successfully utilized locally and in many
areas of the state and country. Land is made available under a long term
lease for the development of fields on which all of the improvements are
funded and maintained by the sports association. In some cases, the sports
associations also contribute to the costs associated with the common area
maintenance and overall security. In other cases, the County could be
responsible for maintenance of roads and police protection.
GOAL 8
Objective
Consider providing land on which sports associations will
construct and maintain practice facilities under a long term
lease agreement.
Objective
Utilize areas in the floodplain for these ballfields while
proving nature and picnic opportunities in the same areas.
Consider the provision of land for specialized
facilities as desired by the citizens of the County.
recreational
sports
Specialized activities often require a facility that is limited in use by the
general public. As in the previous goal, the cost of the improvements and
maintenance would be provided by the user with the land provided by the
county.
Examples of this type of use may include soapbox derby,
skateboarding, mountain biking, model airplanes and boats.
Objective
GOAL 9
Utilize land at the closed
specialized activities.
landfill
for some of the
Provide protection, conservation, and enhancement of woodlands,
waterways, historical sites and other natural resources.
Objective
Identify existing natural resources within the County which
are of a quality which should warrant protection,
conservation, and/or enhancement;
Fort Bend County, Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment
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Objective
Identify existing governing agencies empowered to provide
protection, conservation, and enhancement of these natural
resources;
Objective
Identify, classify, and acquire critical open space that
provides habitats for endangered species or provides natural
open spaces suitable for parks, recreation and both
environmental and historical preservation of sites.
Objective
Identify wetland areas along the Brazos and San Bernard
Rivers, Oyster Creek, and other waterways and significant
creeks. Evaluate the feasibility of acquiring and designing
appropriate programs for their enhancement and protection.
Objective
Consider the development of a county-level wetlands
mitigation bank system that will work with the cities and
towns to allow developers to develop urban properties to
their best advantage while providing a mechanism for
acquiring and preserving truly critical wetlands and habitat
areas of the County.
Objective
Identify historical sites and places that could be the focal
point of park development.
Objective
Consider the historical significance
naming of parks and facilities.
of the area in the
Area-wise Fort Bend County remains a predominantly rural and agricultural area with the
majority of population concentration, and growth, located in the eastern and northern
parts of the county. The most dominant natural feature is the Brazos River that runs from
the Northwest to the Southeast and provides the vast majority of natural drainage. This
river finds its headwaters in far northwest Texas in Crosby County near Lubbock. Water
from this river is managed by the Brazos River Authority, a State created entity
responsible for the management of water resources within the drainage basin of the river.
Its alluvial plains and natural features provide water to thousands of farmers and it
conveys flood waters to the Gulf. The Brazos River has been dammed to create lakes like
Lake Whitney, Lake Granbury, Possum Kingdom Lake, and Lake Graham. This river
offers flood protection, open space, and habitat for wildlife and a source of water for
human consumption.
Its protection is considered the most significant management
challenge for the long term responsible development of Fort Bend County.
There is a continuing need for wetlands management throughout the County. The federal
government prescribes criteria and standards that adversely impact developer options for
laying out their land and adds long term liabilities for maintenance. There is need to
identify critical wetlands and establish larger suitable, undevelopable land areas as
mitigation banks and allow developers to contribute toward their acquisition in return for
credit when they seek to develop their lands.
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After the County has been surveyed and critically important wetlands and habitat areas
identified, a series of mechanisms including changes to subdivision regulations,
establishment of cooperative funding, and operational agreements should be instituted.
These should consider defining a program where developers may either preserve wetlands
on their properties or contribute to the acquisition of larger tracts for the purpose of
mitigating and replacing smaller urban wetlands with more significant and productive
rural and riverine wetlands. These would be part of large regional parks and preserves
that would provide for passive and educational opportunities for all Fort Bend County
citizens as well as sites for eco-tourism.
Brazos River
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SECTION 3 PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Fort Bend County engaged Centurion Consulting Group in February 1996 to prepare a
county-wide Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment. As prime consultant for the
project Centurion Consulting Group (CCG) was responsible for overall project
management and production of the fmal document.
CCG engaged the services of
Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) and Lauren Griffith, Inc. (LGI) to assist with the project.
HSI was retained primarily for their personal contact with local governments, civic
organizations, and general citizenry. They performed the majority of the inventory of
current park and recreational facilities, attended public meetings, and compiled the citizen
survey data. LGI is a landscape architecture firm with vast experience with the design of
parks. Their primary task was to develop standards for park facilities, improvements, and
maintenance.
An important element in the plan development process was the solicitation of information
from citizens through a formal survey, public forums, and personal contacts. The survey
requested information on facilities and program preferences as well as funding measures.
A comparison of existing facilities with citizen preferences is considered the primary
method for determining parks and recreation needs. Important to the effort was the
involvement of many citizens who attended the public meetings. The Plan Development
Process consisted of the following activities and tasks:
Mapping
A base map of the entire County was created by Centurion Consulting Group from
AutoCAD drawing files obtained from the County Engineer's office. These files were
American Digital Cartography (ADC) translations of United States Geological Survey
(U.S.G.S.) quadrangle data. The quadrangle features used for these maps included water
features such as rivers, streams, lakes, and drainage channels, primary and secondary
highways, transportation facilities such as railroads and pipelines, contours, and names of
physical features. This base map was then edited to produce the maps used in this report.
Inventory of Parks And Recreation Facilities
For the parks and facilities either owned or maintained by the County, each facility was
visited and a list of the contents was made-how
many picnic tables, how many ball
fields. This information was complied and utilized to determine the needs and standards
for this Plan. This information was entered into a spreadsheet.
For the other entities, cities, homeowners associations the state park, private and quasipublic groups and agencies, visits or calls were made to the director or responsible party
to get a list of the parks, locations and what is in each one and to discuss with each one as
to their perspective on the development of the County's role. A great deal of support was
offered, as well as commitment, to the opportunities to share in the development of larger
facilities that would benefit the whole County.
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Citizen Involvement
Each of the County Commissioners and the County Judge was interviewed to get their
input on what they would like to see in the way of parks and recreation facilities in the
County. They also had an opportunity to review the survey prior to mailing. Questions
relating to budget and financing were included at the Judge's request.
The staff and consultants met with park directors in three of the cities to advise them on
the development of the Plan and to solicit their insight, input and cooperation. Park
planners in Brazoria and Harris County were consulted for advice and recommendations
as well as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Developers of master planned communities were contacted to get their input and support
of the Plan.
Representatives of the school districts were also interviewed to solicit their cooperation
and suggestions
Several youth sports association representatives were contacted to receive input as to their
future needs.
In response to the surveys and public meeting notices, the Parks and Recreation
Department office received over 50 calls about the Plan, the meetings and the survey.
Most all of the calls were very positive, supportive and encouraging.
Survey
To assess the needs and desires of the residents
mailed to 14,000 households. This constituted
County, with every fourth household receiving
the residents of the Cities of Sugar Land and
completed their own surveys.
of the county, a survey was developed and
a random sample of the households in the
a survey. The surveys were not mailed to
Missouri City as both cities had recently
Over 950 households responded to the survey. The respondents answered three questions
on what facilities they would like to see provided, what programs they wanted, and how
the facilities and programs should be financed.
The results of the survey are detailed in Section 6, Needs Assessment And Identification.
A copy of the survey is in the Appendix.
Public Meetings
Six meetings were held to solicit direct public input to the Plan. A variety of easily
accessible, secure sites were selected for the meetings. The locations are shown on the
following map. All of the meetings were between April 11 and April 30, 1996. The
locations were as follows:
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Mustang Community Center in Fresno,
First Interstate Bank building lobby in Missouri City,
Extension Service conference room in Rosenberg,
The Club New Territory recreation center near Sugar Land,
County Precinct 4 Building in Fulshear,
Meadows Recreation Center.
Announcements were printed on brightly colored paper and distributed through the local
chambers of commerce, city hall complexes, posted in local public places and sent to
interested groups and individuals (see meeting announcement the Appendix).
The meeting announcement was also included with the public service announcements
sent to the five newspapers that serve Fort Bend County and on two cable access
channels. Three of the newspapers had articles on the front page in editions preceding the
meeting. At each meeting the presentation centered on the purpose of the Plan and the
process that was being undertaken. A sample of the survey that would be mailed out was
used to stimulate discussion of the needs and desires for facilities and program and to
receive preliminary input.
Each meeting differed in the needs and concerns. These are summarized in the Section 6,
Needs Assessment And Identification.
There was also an interview with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce on the Chamber's
program on the local cable access channel.
Appointment of Advisory Committee for the Plan
A group of interested citizens were invited to serve as an advisory committee for the Plan.
These citizens were recommended by the County Judge and several of the
Commissioners. Several of the committee members had served on the Vision 2000 group
that developed the original goals for open space in the County. Their appointment was
seen as an extension of work already begun and to be a part of the implementation of their
recommendations.
Other interested persons and representatives of youth sports
associations and cities were included as well. A list of the committee members and
advisors is at the beginning of the Plan.
The purpose of this committee was to review the goals and make recommendations on the
development of the Plan. They met several times and provided excellent input and
detailed review of the goals and priorities as well as the Plan as a whole.
Commissioners
Court
Prior to adoption of the Plan, a public input period was held with copies of the Plan made
available at the libraries and commissioners' offices for review and comment. A Public
Hearing was held on January 7, 1997 by the Commissioners Court to receive input,
address issues, and ask and answer questions.
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SECTION 4 AREA AND FACILITY CONCEPTS AND STANDARDS
After the public meetings, surveys and interviews were conducted, the consensus was that
the County should basically be in the regional park business since the highest priorities
identified in the meetings and surveys were those that are appropriate regional uses.
This Plan examined the number and types of facilities provided in Fort Bend County by
all the entities and shown in Section 5 then compared them with established standards,
recommendations from the State of Texas and national standards of various agencies.
After identifying goals of the County and the current deficiencies, it was then possible to
propose standards and priorities to correct and address areas of need. Great care was
taken to balance the open space (passive) desires with those of the organized activities.
Currently the County owns or leases 2,234 acres of parkland. Of this total approximately
1,961 undeveloped acres are leased from the U.S. Corps of Engineers with 200 of those
acres subleased to the YMCA. The County has been cautious in the development in the
past, but now recognizes the potential to meet park needs and desires. Kitty Hollow is the
closest County owned park to a regional level park at 190 acres The only true regional
park is the City of Houston Cullinan Park which is 753 acres. The other cities do not
have regional level parks. Brazos Bend is a much larger state park.
Land Standards
If a recommended national standard of IS acres of regional park land per 1,000 persons as
recommended in the National Recreation And Park Association's Park, Recreation and
Open Space Standards and Guidelines, is adopted as recommended, the County would
currently need a total of approximately 4500 acres based on the current population
estimates of 295,000 to 300,000, resulting in a current shortfall of over 2,000 acres
Projections of future population growth will take the County to over 600,000. Then the
parkland needs for regional parks would be approximately 9000 acres. Active acquisition
of parkland will need to occur to provide the standard desired and recommended by the
Plan Advisory Committee.
Park Classifications
Based on the surveys, needs, requests and the facilities provided by other entities, this
Plan recommends that the County consider the development of the following types of
parks. These parks are to be provided to augment and complement the existing park
facilities throughout the area, not to compete with them. The descriptions are adapted
from those provided in the recommended standards of the Recreation, Park and Open
Space Standards and Guidelines (1990) and Park, Recreation, Open Space and
Greenway Guidelines (1996). Both are publications of the National Recreation and Park
Associations and should be consulted for further details.
The recommended classifications are divided into 3 main categories Regional Parks,
Area Parks and Greenways, Trails and Bikeways. As a park or complex is developed,
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input on the design and facilities will be sought from interested citizens and groups so
that the park reflects the needs and desires of the community. Each park should reflect
the natural environment of its location. The focus of parks development in the County at
this time would be on the larger parks and facilities.
Regional Parks
Regional Park
This type of park would serve citizens from all over the county as well as provide for
some aspects of eco-tourism. It should be accessible from main roads. It should include
recreation activities and facilities that encourage preservation and conservation of the
natural environment as well provides for active and passive activities, and serve as a hub
for trails and greenways.
Contents of the park may include picnic areas, nature centers, trails systems, scenic
drives, lakes for fresh water fishing, golf courses, botanical gardens, concession facilities
restrooms as well as playgrounds and ballfields for organized sports (if these facilities are
not provided close by). Parking should be provided as well as multiple entrances to
provide access and circulation.
It should have facilities to serve all age groups from the population of the whole county.
The travel time for a resident of the county to reach one of these parks should not exceed
30 minutes.
An ideal suggested size is over 250 acres, however larger or smaller parks acreage should
be considered if the location is available and can address the needs of the area.
The ratio ofland in this type of park should be IS acres per 1,000 persons.
Sports Complex
This type of park would provide for athletic fields and associated facilities at one or more
larger sites in the county. The facilities would be developed to meet the needs of the user
groups and sports associations. Complexes can be developed for a variety of sports
including baseball, softball (adult and youth, male and female), soccer, tennis, basketball,
football, volleyball, handball and racquetball. Additional facilities should include group
picnic areas and shelters. Support facilities should include restrooms, water fountains,
multipurpose buildings and common open space. Parking areas should be adequate to
provide spaces for tournament activities.
The location should be away from developed residential areas and direct access through
these areas should be avoided. Trails can be included in the complex and link it to other
recreational facilities. Passive facilities may also be included to provide other activities
in the park.
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The space needed for a sports complex should be a minimum of 40 acres with 150-300
acres being optimal. Consideration should be given to acquiring enough land and setting
aside additional acreage for future expansion.
The population of this type of facility would be the county as a whole. The ability to host
tournaments will also provide additional tax revenues from visiting participants.
Natural Resources AreaslPreserve/Open
Lands
Areas for the preservation of natural resources are an asset to the community. There are
significant lands that should be considered for this park type.
Rivers, creeks,
drainageways, floodways, floodplains river bottom land, and wetlands should be
considered for inclusion into the park system. Location size and sites all depend on the
availability and opportunity. These areas could be linked by park trails and greenways as
well as provide for opportunities to preserve and protect special nature areas for liruited
public interface and eco-tourism.
Area Parks
Although generally provided by cities as community level parks, the smaller area level
parks are included here because there may be a need for one in areas that are unserved or
underserved, or because they are outside of city parks departments' jurisdiction. There
may be an opportunity for joint development or they may be a part of the regional level
park.
Community
Park and Center
This type of park is to meet the need of several neighborhoods. Facilities should be
programmed to include space for group activities for both active and passive recreational
activities Access to the park should be by arterial and collector streets as well as the trail
system. Community centers could include indoor facilities for meetings and recreation.
The size should be determined by the need and availability of the land. From 10 to 50
acres is optimal, but less acreage may be considered when there is a need and the property
is available. This type of parks should be with in 15-30 minutes travel time.
Practice Fields
The County has been requested to provide land for the use of sports associations for
practice fields to supplement those provided by cities and associations not within city
jurisdictions.
There may be opportunities for joint development of fields. Standards
would be developed based on local need with a minimum land standard of 10 acres.
These facilities could be located within the larger regional parks or as "stand alone". In
cases where they are "stand alone", the development and maintenance of the fields and
facilities would be coordinated through public/private lease agreements to reduce
expenditures of the County. Travel time should be 10-30 minutes.
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Playgrounds and Picnic Parks
These parks are generally provided in cities and homeowner associations' parks. Some of
the facilities associated with these types of parks such as playground and equipment can
be included in the larger community and regional parks.
Greenways, Trails and Bikeways
Greenways
The development of greenways to link park and park components to form an overall
system will provide for uninterrupted and safe pedestrian movement between parks and
throughout the community.
They provide outdoor recreational opportunities
and
experiences that reflect the requests of the citizens of the County.
Park Trails
These trails are located in greenways, natural areas and parks. They could also be located
in drainageways, on levees, abandoned railroads, utility easements and scenic routes.
Their purpose is to accommodate walkers, joggers and bicyclists and to protect them from
traffic. They allow movement within and between parks, activity centers and natural
resource areas with a minimum of interruptions while emphasizing a strong connection
with the natural environment. They should be a part of an overall park system. Design
should be in compliance with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), American
Association of State Highway and Traffic Officials (AASHTO), and Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). These trails may also be used for bicycle commuting.
Connector Trails
These trails are developed to provide connections between parks, cities and major activity
centers. They can be within or adjacent to the street right-of-way. They can provide
separate paths for pedestrians, bicyclists and skaters. Connector trails can be used for
bicycle commuting purposes. Like the Park trails, they must be designed to meet the
necessary design standards.
Bikeways
Bikeways are paved segments of roadways that can be used to separate bicyclist safely
from traffic. There are generally two types of bikeways: bike routes that are paved
segments separate from the traffic and bike lanes that are a part of the roadways
designated for the use of bikes. These can be used for commuting as well as links to
recreational activities and facilities.
Recommended Standards
On the following pages, basic standards are given for facilities that would be developed
under County supervision.
These are based on national standards provided in the
publications of the National Park and Recreation Association with modifications and
adjustments to meet Fort Bend County expectations.
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SECTION 5 INVENTORY OF AREAS AND FACILITIES
The Fort Bend County Parks and Recreation Department was created in January 1996 and
a director appointed to oversee the development, maintenance and programs for the
residents of the County. Previously, the parks were managed by each of the four
precincts and there were only a few parks. In 1994, a matching grant was received to
develop the Kitty Hollow Park to address recreational needs in the eastem most part of
the County.
Fort Bend County has a number of parks and recreation facilities within its borders with
the majority of the facilities are provided by cities or private homeowners associations.
As a component of the Plan, an inventory of all the facilities was complied. School
District facilities are not included in the inventory at this time. The individual cities and
associations were most helpful in providing the necessary data. There is one state park,
Brazos Bend Park, located in the County. The following is a brief synopsis of the County
facilities as well as other facilities with details shown in the spread sheet that follows.
Fort Bend County
Kitty Hollow Park is a 190.0 acre park within a 455 acre tract on the east side of the
County adjacent to SH 6. Development of the improvements was implemented through a
matching grant from the Texas Recreation & Parks Account Program. The facilities
include shelters, picnic tables, two lakes, benches, a ball field with backstop, two trails,
outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, restrooms and a maintenance barn. The park
has been a popular place during the week and particularly on weekends and holidays.
Adjacent property is undeveloped, some of which is wetlands and should be considered
for expansion to a regional level park.
Mission West Park is a 10.0 acre park located on Tierra Verde Street off SH 6 in the
Mission Bend area It has a playground, five picnic tables and a ballfield.
Mustang Community Center is on a three acre tract on FM 521 in Fresno. The facilities
include the center building (with meeting space, kitchen and restrooms) picnic tables, two
covered pavilions, an unlighted ballfield, benches, a playground and a wooded walking
trail. It is possible that adjacent land may be available for purchase for expansion.
Jake Dove Community Center on Coen Road in Arcola is primarily a community
center/gym on three acres. Youth programs are run by the County from this facility.
There is a facility with a stage, kitchen, showers, restrooms and office There are
volleyball and basketball courts and a playground
The County also leases the following properties and provides and maintains the facilities:
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Barbara Jordan Park is a six acre site in Needville. It has a baseball field, playground,
basketball court, two covered pavilions, a volleyball area, picnic tables and community
center
At Barker Reservoir approximately 1961 acres are leased from the US Army Corps of
Engineers. A 200 acre portion is subleased to the YMCA for their programs. There is
room for additional development of regional activities and ball fields.
South Post Oak Youth Sports Association is a 22 acre facility with four lighted
ballfields, backstops, bleachers, a concession stand and restrooms. It is maintained by the
County but operated by the South Post Oak Youth Sports Association. The association
also leases indoor facilities for basketball from the school district.
Undeveloped parkland includes 6.2 acres at Coon Creek and five acres on Blaudt Road in
Richmond.
Another County owned property that could be considered for certain types of recreational
activities is the closed landfill. Additionally, the Fairgrounds could be complemented by
adjacent or nearby recreational activities.
Other Providers
Other parkland and recreational programs in Fort Bend County are described below and
the facilities are enumerated in the chart of facilities.
State of Texas
Brazos Bend Park is a 4897 acre park owned and operated by the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department as a self sufficient entrepreneurial unit. The park provides nature
trails, camping, pavilions and picnic areas as well as being the site of the George
Observatory. The park is located between Highway 762 and the Brazos River near
Thompsons.
City of Sugar Land
Within the City of Sugar Land are 15 park and recreational facilities including a hike and
bike trail, two large community level parks with a third under construction, five
neighborhood parks, two greenbelt parks and three athletic field complexes.
New
acquisitions include land for athletic fields and the development of a trail and water
feature along Oyster Creek. The City also has two community centers that host a large
recreation program as well as being available for private functions. The Parks Master
Plan was recently updated to reflect the annexations, population growth and new
priorities.
City of Missouri City
Missouri City has over 250 acres of park lands within its jurisdiction with 16 parks
ranging in size from one acre to the 100 acre Community Park. These parks include
picnic tables and facilities, ball fields, jogging trails play grounds. A wide variety of
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increased with active efforts directed toward meeting the community needs. A survey to
assess needs was conducted in 1995 as a precursor for the successful capital
improvements program bond election.
City of Rosenberg
A regional level park within stormwater detention facilities is the newest park in this
city's 225 acre system. It will offer a variety of passive uses including fishing in a seven
acre lake, jogging trails and a nature walk with rest areas, restroom facilities and parking.
Seven other parks include baseball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds restrooms, picnic
tables. They range in size from 0.29 to 15.5 acres. Over the past few years, the city has
actively worked to increase the parkland to population ratio.
City of Houston
The new 753 acre Cullinan Park is a passive recreation area west of SH 6. Its focus is
nature observation with facilities that include two lakes, access to Oyster Creek, an
observation tower, pier and trails with a series of viewing areas.
City of Richmond
The City has 218 acres of mostly wooded park land that also includes seven ball fields, 11
soccer fields and walking trails. There is also a pedestrian trail adjacent to the Brazos
River.
City of Stafford
This city provides over 18 acres of parkland with picnic tables, shelters and ballfields.
Recreational programs are coordinated with the City's School district.
City of Meadows
Park facilities include over eight acres with picnic facilities, park benches, baseball and
soccer fields, swimming pool, community center and a walking\bike trail.
The Cities of Kendelton, Fulshear and Katy each have several small parks. There is a
new park in the City of Beasley. Thompsons also has a 10 acre park.
Private Parks
The large master planned communities and homeowners associations also provide
facilities and programs that are recognized as addressing a portion of the recreational
needs in the community.
They are First Colony, New Territory, Cinco Ranch,
Greatwood, Pecan Grove, Quail Valley and others such as the new Sienna Plantation.
Their facilities are included in the tabulation of facilities in the County.
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SECTION 6 NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND IDENTIFICATION
The specific needs for facilities and programmed activities in Fort Bend COllllty must be
identified before the development of parks and recreation can be planned appropriately.
The needs assessment was a multi-phased endeavor combining the demand-based
approach with the standard-based approach by utilizing a survey, public meetings,
personal interviews, and identifying existing facilities and developing standards.
Participation levels over time were not used in this assessment because the information
for the COllllty facilities was incomplete because of the recent creation of the department
and the lack of facilities.
Survey
One way to assess the needs and desires in the COllllty was to send a survey to the
residents. The survey was limited to one page to encourage response. The draft survey
was sent to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for review and recommendations.
The recommendations were incorporated into the survey. One of the recommendations
was that it could be a random survey. Based on the number of household in the COllllty
(excluding the cities of Sugar Land and Missouri City who have done their own surveys
and have reciprocated with information), 14, 000 surveys were mailed utilizing a local
bulk mail service that had the address and mailing permit capabilities. The survey was
printed by the local Fort Bend office of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Return
postage was prepaid by postal permit.
The survey was mailed on April 23 with a return requested by May 3. By May 17 over
900 surveys had been returned. Fifty-seven more surveys trickled in for a total of 957
returned surveys. This is approximately seven percent return of the surveys. It should be
noted that some of the surveys were not delivered until after May 3, due to local post
office delivery problems.
A copy of the survey is in the Appendix. A spreadsheet showing the tabulation of the
results is presented at the end of this Section.
The results of the surveys are detailed below:
Question 1: From the list provided, please rank what you feel are the top ten (10)
public recreation needs in the county, with No.1 being your highest priority.
Correctly filled out responses totaled 827. There were 86 surveys with check marks
instead of numbers and 19 with all numbers. Thirty (30) surveys returned without any
preference stated.
The results of the tabulation are shown in the table on the next page. The raw count on
the chart is the number of times each facility was chosen. Then a weight was assigned as
follows: 10 points for a I, nine points for a 2, eight points for a 3 and so forth. Scores
were added to produce a final prioritized list of needed facilities.
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The top ten choices were: trails (walk, bike, jog), freshwater fishing lakes and ponds,
playground areas, restrooms, picnic tables covered picnic pavilions, camp sites, nature
study areas, water fountains, and birdwatching and wildlife observation areas.
The second ten choices included canoeing, baseball fields, park benches, soccer and
football fields, community centers, boat ramps and waterway access, fitness centers,
outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, and softball fields.
Question 2. What, if any programs do you feel the County should provide through
the Parks and Recreation Department?
There were 323 responses to this question and 20 made comments rather than stating
programs. The most requested programs were summer programs for youth and seniors,
wildlife, nature and environmental programs and sports programs for baseball, softball,
football, basketball, and soccer.
Question 3. The current County budget for parks does not include the development
of new facilities or the acquisition of new park sites. Would you support an increase
in the county budget for parks and recreation facilities?.Yes, _no.
Those responding to this question indicated that 678 would support an increase in the
parks budget while 194 said they would not.
The second part of Question 3 asked the preference for fmancing parks
If yes, please check your preferences for financing parks in Fort Bend County.
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v,oter approved bonds, __ increase in annual budget,
user fees
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other, please specify.
In response to this question 215 selected voter approved bonds, 92, supported and
increase in the annual budget and 314 indicated used fees. There was a lot of support for
a combination two or more of the above mentioned choices. There was caution expressed
about not having excessive user fees. There were several suggestions to divert funds
from other parts of the budget.
A comment that occurred often was not to raise taxes. Others expressed concern about
places for youth to go. There were many supportive comments and appreciation
expressed for the opportunity to be involved. Only 13 very negative comments were
received.
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Public Meetings
From those who attended and provided input at the six public input meetings the most
interest was expressed in places to walk and soccer fields.
At the meeting at the Mustang Community Center in Fresno the concerns were about the
use of the community centers and the newly initiated cost of renting the facility, use of the
facilities by the school district for reading programs and youth sports activities and
opportunities. At this meeting we had eight (8) in attendance.
At the meeting in Rosenberg, the concerns centered on the costs to provide parks and the
county taxes. While in overall support of parks and recreation, several of the 12 attendees
voiced strong concern that taxes not be raised and that parks should perhaps belong to the
cities.
There were 15 in attendance at the meeting in Missouri City. Generally there were no
negative comments, but support for the County for parks and cooperation with the cities.
An interest was expressed for indoor basketball in conjunction with the South Post Oak
facilities.
The mayor and a councilmember attended the meeting in Fulshear. They have two parks
that need improvements and would like the County's help in meeting the area needs.
Currently baseball participants have to go to Wallis to play.
Thirty-six (36) people attended the meeting at the Club in New Territory. The group
included people who supported soccer fields and a complex like Bear Creek Park and
others that want preservation of the natural environment and access to the Brazos River as
well as trails.
Over 21 people attended the meeting at the Meadows.
fields and preservation and access to the river.
Their high priorities were soccer
Public and Association Requests
Highly important to the identification of recreational needs in the County are the contacts
with the officials by sports associations and individuals. Even prior to the creation of the
Parks And Recreation Department, the youth and adult ball leagues and associations have
requested assistance from the County to provide much needed fields. The current
population and the projected continued growth in the area indicate that there is currently a
shortage of fields by both national standards and local usage demands. For example: if
the national standard of one ballfield for each 5,000 population is used for baseball fields,
there would need to be 60 fields right now. There are currently a total of 43 public and
private fields. This, however, does not take into consideration the rapid growth in the
County and the increasing need for places to practice and play.
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SECTION 7 IMPLEMENTATION AND PRIORITIZATION OF NEEDS
Plan Implementation
This Plan for parks and recreation in Fort Bend County is a guideline for the next twenty
(20) years 1997 to 2017. Every year it will be reviewed by the staff to identify the
accomplishments and new and continuing needs within the County. A status report and
recommendations will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the
creation of which is one of the goals of this Plan. The Plan will be reviewed by the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board (if established), in depth, every two years for necessary
updates of and new facility or program needs. It will need to be updated for population
growth and projections following the release of the 2000 and 2010 Censuses. A full
fledged update of the Plan should follow the population updates to assure that the
priorities and needs reflect the needs and desires of the citizens.
Each year the staff will present a list of projects and recommendations to the
Commissioners Court for funding in the Department's budget and for grant applications
based on the priorities established herein.
The Board, if established, may also
recommend to the Commissioners Court those projects that should be considered for the
next fiscal year.
As city residents are also County taxpayers and residents, it is highly important to
encourage the joint cooperation between the County and the cities in the provision of
parks and recreational facilities. After much consideration, it was determined that the
role of the County should be to provide the regional facilities, particularly large natural
and open space areas which would include both passive and active recreational uses,
while still striving to provide park facilities to areas of the county which are not served by
a city or a master planned community.
It is fully realized that the development of parks and facilities will be lengthy and costly.
The priorities are identified below in descending order of anticipated accomplishment for
the next 20 years. The projects are grouped into four timeframes that indicate when they
should be expected to be initiated. It should be noted that any of the priorities may be
initiated earlier ifland and funding become available.
Prioritization of Projects
Based on the goals, needs and desires that have evolved through the research, standards
development and public input in the Plan, the priorities in ranked order are as follows:
1997 through 2001
I. Acquire property for a 200+ acre regional park (Regional Park #2) that would provide
opportunities for trails, freshwater fishing, nature observation, picnicking, canoeing,
playgrounds and community gatherings. This project should be completed in two
phases.
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2. Develop Phase I of Regional Park #2 which includes trails, freshwater fishing, nature
observation, picnicking, playground and boat ramp (iffeasible).
3. Acquire property or access easements for walking, jogging, bike trails that link parks,
waterways, homes and activity centers.
4. Develop a minimum of five (5) miles of trails as Phase I of Hiking, jogging, biking
trail system.
S. Begin coordinated effort to obtain access and conservation easements along
waterways.
6. Acquire acreage for a Sports Complex that would include ballfields, community
center, parking facilities and passive activities.
7. Develop Phase I of the Sports Complex that would be ball fields and passive
recreational activities walking and nature trails and playground facilities.
8. Acquire land in underserved areas for 5 to 20 acre Area parks.
9. Develop indoor recreation facilities for basketball and indoor activities.
2002 through 2006
I. Develop the closed landfill.
Provide specific areas for alternative recreational
activities associations such as, but not limited to, Soap Box Derby, Model Airplane
and Boat and skating groups.
2. Acquire and provide land for practice ballfields to be developed and maintained by
sports or similar associations.
3. Develop Area parks in the underserved areas of 5th Street and Four Comers.
4. Develop Phase II of the Sports Complex which could include ballfields, a community
center and other outdoor sports facilities for handball, tennis, track and field.
5. Develop 10 miles of trails for walking, jogging and biking.
6. Develop Phase II of Regional Park #2 to include overnight camping and clubhouse for
group retreats.
7. Acquire 200+ acres of property for Regional Park #3 for nature study, picnicking,
community center, fitness trail and playgrounds.
2007 through 2011
I. Acquire two properties of at least 50 acres for future satellite sports complexes for
practice and games.
Development of the improvements would be by sports
associations.
2. Develop 10 miles of trails for walking, jogging and biking.
3. Develop Phase Iof Regional Park #3 which includes a nature center trails, freshwater
fishing(if feasible), picnicking, and playground.
4. Acquire additional land adjacent to or near Area parks when available.
2012through
2017
I. Develop 10 miles of trails for walking, jogging and biking.
2. Acquire land and develop Regional Park #4 which may include an amphitheater,
playground, community center trails and picnic areas.
3. Develop Phase II of Regional Park #3. Facilities to be determined later.
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Means Of Implementation
In order to implement the priorities recommended in this Plan, a proactive approach to
the continuous investigation and pursuit of the funding opportunities of these projects
must be undertaken. Currently the County does not have the ability to require park
dedication with residential development or special sales tax funded corporations. The
following is an initial list of ways that the priorities may be accomplished:
Direct funding by the County in the Parks and Recreation Department budget-As the
County continues to grow there has been increase in the property tax revenues. This is a
direct result of development and it is the residential development that fuels the need for
park and recreational facilities. The current budget includes staff and maintenance.
Future budgets could include yearly expenditures for land acquisition and improvements.
Long term leases-There
are basically two kinds of leases, one that the County leases
property from and land owner and the other in which the County leases or subleases to a
group or association. In the first, there are opportunities to use tracts of land for open
space and parks and not expend funds to purchase them as in the lease of property from
the Corps of Engineers.
Development, maintenance and utilization of facilities,
particularly ballfields, can be accomplished by leasing properties to sports associations.
This is a form of public/private partnerships that should be encouraged.
Cooperative ventures with the cities-As residents of the cities are county taxpayers as
well, joint efforts could enable shared development of larger regional parks in which all
would benefit.
Cooperative efforts-with
Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) and Homeowners'
Associations (HOAs}-Both MUDs and HOAs have the ability to develop and maintain
parks. Shared responsibilities could reduce costs while providing much requested area
parks and ballfields.
Cooperative
projects with environmental
and preservation
groups-There
are
several preservation groups, the Brazos River Preservation Society, in particular, that
should be worked with to provide and direct projects related to the rivers and creeks.
Donation-Solicitation
of donations or gifts of land and equipment to provide trails and
open space should be actively pursued.
Grants-Apply
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for grants and matching funds from, but not limited to, the following:
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Recreation and Parks Account
Program, a program for matching grants to be used to assist communities in
the acquisition and development of parks and open space. Grant types include
indoor, outdoor and boat ramps.
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Community Development Block Grants may be used to improve community
facilities, particularly in underserved areas.
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Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) grants for trails
and bikeways that provide access to parks, shopping and work.
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George Foundation (for non profit organizations) is a major contributor to the
quality oflife in Fort Bend County.
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Other private foundations, both local and national
Nalco/Exxon, Imperial Sugar as well as others
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scope, may include
User fees require the eventual user of the facilities to pay to use them. The fees can be
used to defray the debt service, maintenance and operation of the park system.
Voter Authorized General Obligation Bonds can be issued by the county following an
election in which the voters authorize the issuance for specific stated purposes. This type
of bond was well received in the survey. A Certification of Obligations is another
method very similar to the bonds, but does not require voter approval,
Long term leases with the V's and other such recognized organizations for use and
development of programs is a way that both the county and quasi-public organizations
can make the programs made available.
Adopt-a-Park is a program that could be initiated to allow private groups to develop and
maintain a special park or entrance to a park.
Purchase Of Access Easements Rights For Trails is a way to acquire space for trails
over private property adjacent to rivers and creeks,
Each of these ways needs to be fully investigated and active pursuit of each should be
undertaken.
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SECTION 8 IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
A plan for the development of a park system would be incomplete without standards for
the improvements to be implemented. Equally important is the recommended staffing
that would be necessary to implement the priorities and activities set forth in the Plan.
The following are recommendations for these areas.
Park Improvement Standards
Development of parks and recreational facilities can not be properly programmed without
considering criteria for the design and maintenance. Improvements made to park land
should be standardized in order to facilitate maintenance and repairs, maximize durability
and longevity, and establish a minimum quality level. Through careful design and
selection of materials, attractive park facilities can be developed that require minimum
staff attention.
All park improvements shall be in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), local building codes and all applicable restrictions and requirements.
The
following standards are presented as guidelines for park improvements:
Roads and Parking Lots: All roads and parking lots shall be concrete or asphalt, with
concrete preferred. Parking lots shall be striped.
Gates and Fences: Parks may be fenced and/or gated to control access.
gates may be specifically designed for each park.
Fences and
Park Buildings (picnic Pavilions, Restrooms, Offices, Maintenance Buildings, etc.):
Buildings shall be constructed of metal, wood, brick or concrete block with metal or other
appropriate roofs. Exterior painted fmishes shall be avoided. Structures should be
designed to discourage pigeons from roosting, i.e., no exposed rafters.
Playground Equipment:
equipment shall meet Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) Guidelines and American Society for Testing Materials Standards (ASTM). Play
equipment shall be galvanized or galvanized and powder-coated metal, plastics and
plastic coated expanded metal or punched steel. No wood play equipment shall be used
unless it meets the requirements and would serve as an enhancement to the site.
Playground Fall Surfaces:
All play equipment shall have a resilient fall surface in
accordance with CPSC Guidelines and ASTM Standards. Acceptable materials are
poured rubber, rubber tiles, sand, gravel and wood chips. No bark shall be used. In play
zones where the entire fall surface is not accessible in accordance with ADA
requirements, the play structure shall be made accessible in part through use of rubber fall
surfacing within the loose fall surface material.
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Picnic Tables:
All picnic tables and connected benches shall be plastisol coated
expanded metal, wood, aluminum or concrete. All picnic tables shall be located on
concrete pads or within pavilions. Handicap accessible picnic tables shall be provided at
all facilities.
Benches: All benches shall be plastisol coated expanded metal, concrete or galvanized
metal legs with treated wood slats. All wood benches shall be the same in order to
facilitate replacement of damaged slats.
Trash Receptacles: All trash receptacles shall be painted or powder-coated metal drums
mounted on two treated wood posts or concrete containers. A concrete pad beneath the
receptacle will facilitate mowing and edging.
Grills: All grills shall be galvanized metal, permanently mounted with concrete footings.
Grills shall not be placed in close proximity to play equipment.
Bleachers:
All bleachers shall be aluminum.
Sports Facilities: All sports facilities shall meet standards for intended league play. All
goals shall be adequately anchored in place to prevent falling when climbed on or pushed.
Sidewalks:
All sidewalks shall be concrete or asphalt, with concrete preferred.
Walking/Jogging Trails: All walking or jogging trails shall be fly ash or decomposed
granite. Accessible trails shall be a minimum of 8 feet wide, optimum of 10 feet wide,
with a maximum slope of 5%.
Equestrian Trails:
All equestrian trails shall be surfaced with mulch.
Christmas tree program can provide mulch.
Mountain Biking Trails:
A recycled
Undeveloped trail surface of natural materials.
Maintenance Standards
In order for the parks to be perceived as an asset to Fort Bend County, they must be well
maintained at all times. At public meetings, citizens pointed out that Fort Bend County is
noted for the high level of quality throughout its residential developments. The County
Parks System should maintain that level of quality. It is essential that maintenance
budgets be adopted as new park facilities are developed. If sufficient funds are not
available, park land should be held in reserve in its natural state until money can be
dedicated for both construction and maintenance of facilities.
Park Maintenance Standards, a publication of the National Park and Recreation
Association, contains a Maintenance Standard Classification System which outlines six
general levels of maintenance:
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Mode I--State of the Art Maintenance:
State of the art maintenance applied to
a high quality diverse landscape. Usually associated with high traffic urban areas
such as public squares, malls, governmental grounds or high visitation parks.
Mode II-High
Level Maintenance:
Maintenance
developed park areas with reasonably high visitation.
associated
with well
Mode III Moderate Level Maintenance: Maintenance associated with moderate
to low levels of development, moderate to low levels of visitation or with
agencies that because of budget restrictions can't afford a higher intensity of
maintenance.
Mode IV-Moderately
Low Level Maintenance:
Maintenance usually
associated with low level of development, low visitation, undeveloped areas or
remote parks.
Mode V-High Visitation Natural Areas: Maintenance usually associated with
large urban or regional parks. Size and user frequency may dictate resident
maintenance staff. Road, pathway or trail systems relatively well developed.
Other facilities at strategic locations such as entries, trail heads, building
complexes and parking lots.
Mode VI-Minimum
Level Maintenance:
Maintenance associated with low
visitation natural area or large urban parks that are undeveloped.
The standards for these categories generally outline maintenance tasks and frequencies.
Because Fort Bend County intends to focus on regional parks, Mode I will not be
applicable in most cases. Other parks may have different levels of maintenance within
them, i.e. sports fields might be Mode II while natural areas might be Mode V. As
individual parks within the system are programmed and developed, the Classification
Plan should be utilized to budget maintenance costs for each park. Estimated man hours
per task and labor rates are included in Park Maintenance Standards. Another resource
document is the Public Works Handbook. See excerpts in the Appendix
Maintenance Tasks
The following tasks have been identified through review of Park Maintenance Standards
and interviews with representatives from the Brazoria County Park Department, Harris
County Parks Department and Harris County Precincts One and Three Parks
Departments. They represent cornmon maintenance tasks that must be accomplished
routinely.
Mowing: In Texas, most turf areas must be mowed year-round, although the frequency
and demand increases seasonally. Mowing is typically done in cycles: the mowers begin
in one area and mow continually, cycling back to the same area at a regular interval. The
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Harris County cycle averages 10 days during the growing season. The Brazoria County
cycle averages 3 weeks during the growing season. Park Maintenance Standards
suggests different mowing intervals for different levels of maintenance.
WeedinglEdging:
This task typically follows the same cycle as mowmg and is
accomplished by the same crew.
Fertilizing: Fertilizing is typically done only at community centers or special memorial
areas. In Harris County, leagues leasing sports facilities are responsible for fertilizing the
fields they lease.
Watering: Typically only special memorial areas are irrigated in county parks. They are
watered as required by the nature of the plantings. Hose bibs are located at sports fields.
Leagues leasing the fields are responsible for watering and turf care.
Trash Collection: Trash collection from barrels and litter pick-up of heavily used areas
is done daily. Brazoria County currently picks up litter on beaches once weekly.
Counties typically use their own garbage trucks and make a daily trip to a dump.
Restrooms: Permanent restrooms are cleaned daily, and hand towels and toilet paper are
replenished. Port-a-cans rented for overflow crowds at special events or to replace
restrooms closed for flooding, etc. are generally serviced by the leasing company twice
weekly or more often, if necessary.
Picnic Pavilions: Park staff must schedule reservations for the facilities and make sure
they are clean before guests arrive. In addition, pavilions must be cleaned daily and
inspected for damage, vandalism, burned out lights, etc.
Picnic Grills: Grills must be cleaned and replaced as necessary, particularly following
weekends and holidays.
Lights: Police, deputy constables or park rangers patrolling the parks after dark should
note any broken or burned out lights. The parks department should replace light bulbs or
have county staff electricians do so with bucket trucks.
Jogging Trails:
Asphalt trails must be re-topped every 4 or 5 years. Fly ash or
decomposed granite trails must be re-topped every 2-4 years depending on usage.
Equestrian Trails:
Harris County uses mulch obtained through its Christmas Tree
recycling program to re-top the trails once a year.
Tree Work:
Trees in developed areas must be pruned to maintain their health, to
improve their appearance and to allow views into parks from surrounding streets for
security. Particularly dense trees located near security lights should be Class I pruned to
allow light to penetrate the canopies. Dead, damaged or diseased trees in developed areas
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and along trails in natural areas may need to be removed. Dead trees pose a hazard to
visitors in that they may fall in high winds. Harris County Precinct 3 contracts with tree
specialists for pruning and removal. They do their own cutting and chipping, using the
resulting mulch in the parks. In addition, trained park personnel transplant trees within
Bear Creek Park with two tree spades.
General Repairs: Painting and minor carpentry, etc. can be performed by park personnel
on an as needed basis. Plumbing and electrical work can be done by qualified park
personnel or by other County employees. County divisions typically bill each other for
such tasks.
Graffiti resistant surface treatments should be considered for building
surfaces and facilities.
Wildlife Management:
Animals in natural areas can be fed to maintain their
populations. Harris County Precinct 3 currently spends $1500 per month on animal feed
and hay. Animals are fed daily.
Insect Control: Park personnel should be alert for fire ants and other hazardous insects
as they perform their routine duties. Trained park personnel should eliminate hazardous
insects as soon as they are discovered.
Sports Facilities: Most county sports facilities are developed for and leased to organized
leagues. The Harris County Attorney has developed a Concessionaire Agreement for that
purpose. It states that leagues are responsible for fertilizing, watering, mowing and litter
pick-up. Harris County Precinct 3 pays water and electricity bills and empties trash
receptacles daily. The park superintendent inspects all sports facilities every 30 days. It is
particularly important to inspect the bleachers to make sure that they are structurally
sound.
Tennis Courts:
Tennis courts must be cleaned daily with a leaf blower as needed.
Offices and Community Centers: All buildings must be cleaned daily and inspected for
any damage. Community centers shall require personnel to make reservations and be
present during open hours.
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Personnel
Although the titles vary from county to county, the positions required to run a county park
system efficiently are fairly well defined.
Job descriptions for park maintenance
personnel hired by Harris County Precinct One can be found in the Appendix. The
positions described below indicate personnel that would be desirable for Fort Bend
County.
Park Director: The Park Director manages the entire park system, hires staff seeks new
park land and reports to the County Commissioners.
Administrative Assistant/Grant
Writer:
The administrative assistant seeks out grant
opportunities, writes and submits grants for park development and assists the Park
Director in managing contracts and consultants and developing park maintenance
budgets.
Personnel Coordinator:
Bookkeeping and computer support for correspondence,
payroll, take reservations for community centers and other such fmancially orientated
duties.
Secretarial:
Responsibilities
for non-fee facilities.
include correspondence, reception, filing, and reservations
Park RangerlPark
Police: The park rangers patrol the parks and alert county law
enforcement officials if dangerous activities are observed.
Park Manager or Superintendent:
Supervisor who directs operation of a county park,
including managing maintenance staff, leasing and inspecting sports facilities, taking
reservations for picnic pavilions, etc.
Park Operator/Caretaker:
Semi-skilled field worker who supervises and performs
maintenance and upkeep tasks in parks.
Maintenance
equipment.
Operations
Supervisor:
Supervisor:
Responsible for the repair and maintenance of facilities and
Inspects equipment, collects water samples.
Horticulturist:
Manage greenhouses and assistant Horticulturists and supervises and
assists in field activities such as soil analysis, ornamental landscaping, fertilizing,
pruning, transplanting trees and shrubs, application of insecticides, repairs of irrigation
systems.
Assistant Horticulturist:
Semi-skilled worker who performs tasks generally related to
ornarnentallandscaping in parks.
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Community Center Superintendent:
In charge of scheduling programs run by
Community Center, managing Community Center personnel, ordering supplies, in charge
of scheduling transportation for senior citizens, youth, etc. participating in programs, may
drive bus or van.
Community Center Instructors:
Arts and crafts, exercise instructors, youth directors,
coaches, etc. who teach classes offered by the Community Center by contract,
Campground Manager: In charge of taking reservations, ordering supplies, supervising
full time staff at campground.
Some counties, such as Brazoria, do some of their own new construction. If Fort Bend
County decides to do so, The maintenance supervisor could hire all the necessary
tradesmen and laborers and supervise their work.
Harris County organizes maintenance personnel into camps assigned to each park.
Personnel do different tasks for which they are qualified within that park. The mechanic
roves among parks. Sixteen maintenance field people are assigned full time to Bear
Creek Park which has 2250 acres, with approximately 650 developed acres.
Brazoria County organizes its field maintenance people into 5 groups, each with a
foreman. These groups are New Construction, Maintenance, Beach, Grounds and Park
Rangers. The workers float among the groups. They currently maintain a park system of
265 acres, 18 miles of beaches and 23 boat ramps with a field staff of 23 people, with
additional workers added during peak mowing season. They would like to have 3 more
people. Brazoria County has 5 day use parks and 2 recreational vehicle campgrounds.
The campgrounds require 3 full time people each.
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Community Center Superintendent:
In charge of scheduling programs run by
Community Center, managing Community Center personnel, ordering supplies, in charge
of scheduling transportation for senior citizens, youth, etc. participating in programs, may
drive bus or van.
Community Center Instructors:
Arts and crafts, exercise instructors, youth directors,
coaches, etc. who teach classes offered by the Community Center by contract,
Campground Manager: In charge of taking reservations, ordering supplies, supervising
full time staff at campground.
Some counties, such as Brazoria, do some of their own new construction. If Fort Bend
County decides to do so, The maintenance supervisor could hire all the necessary
tradesmen and laborers and supervise their work.
Harris County organizes maintenance personnel into camps assigned to each park.
Personnel do different tasks for which they are qualified within that park. The mechanic
roves among parks. Sixteen maintenance field people are assigned full time to Bear
Creek Park which has 2250 acres, with approximately 650 developed acres.
Brazoria County organizes its field maintenance people into 5 groups, each with a
foreman. These groups are New Construction, Maintenance, Beach, Grounds and Park
Rangers. The workers float among the groups. They currently maintain a park system of
265 acres, 18 miles of beaches and 23 boat ramps with a field staff of 23 people, with
additional workers added during peak mowing season. They would like to have 3 more
people. Brazoria County has 5 day use parks and 2 recreational vehicle campgrounds.
The campgrounds require 3 full time people each.
Maintenance Facility at Kitty Hollow
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Deli\rFort Bend County Resident:
Fort Bend County.has a new Parks and Recreation Department. A Park Master Plan and Needs Assessment
is currently being prepared' to determine the need for active and passive recreational activities for the whole
county for the next ten years. We want to know what types of parks and other recreational facilities are
important to you as a resident. The following survey cali help us, if you will fill it out and return it by mail, or
you can return it to any County office. .
Your input is very important. You can playa large part in determining what the park needs are in Fort Bend
County. Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions and return the survey by May 3. No
stamp is needed. Just fold and tape so ihat our address shows and drop in any mail box.
,Thank you,
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Director, Parks and Recreation Department
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1. From the' list provided, please rank what you feel are ihetop ten (10) public recreational facility needs in
the county, With No.1 being'your highest priority.
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baseball fields·
soccer/football fields
softball fields
indoor basketball
facilities
outdoor basketball
facilities
handball/racquetball
courts
volleyball courts
tennis courts
boat rarnpslwaterway
access.
c.anoeing/kayaking/tube
or rafting launch
freshwater fishing lakes
and ponds
2.' What, if any, .programsdo
Department?
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water skiing
camp sites
picnic tables
covered picnic pavilions
playground areli\s, .
. equipped
park benches
water fountains
rest rooms
golf courses
trails (walk, bike, jog)
trail crossings at major
thoroughfares
fitness centers
com.munitycenters
amphitheater
nature study areas
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bird watchlnglwildlife'
observation locations
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horseback riding ring and
stables
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radio controlled airplane
facilities'
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firearms/hunting areas
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archery ranges
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skating areas
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street hockey facilities
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badminton courts
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' off road recreational
vehicle trails
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other:
you feel the County should provide through the Parks and Recreation
3. The current County budget for parks does not include the·development of new facilities or the acquisition
of new park siles. Would you support an increase in the county budget for parks and recreational
facilities?
yes
no
If yes, please check your preference for financing parks in Fort Bend County
_,___ voter approved bonds
increase in annual budget
llserfees
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,other,please specify
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STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF FORT BEND
§
RESOLUTION
TO ADOPT
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas recognizes
that a parks master plan and needs assessment is important to provide the County with
detailed information on the needs and desires of the residents and the background
information on the current and projected population, existing facilities and standards; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court commissioned the preparation of the
goals, objectives and priorities for the development of parks and recreation facilities in
the County; and
WHEREAS, a plan advisory committee comprised of citizens participated in the
development and review of the plan and have forwarded their recommendation for
adoption; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on Tuesday, January 7, 1997.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners Court of Fort
Attachments: Fort Bend County Park Master Plan and Needs Assessment 1997-2017
§
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BEND§
RESOLUTION
TO ADOPT
WHEREAS, the Conullissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas recognizes that
. a parks master plan and needs assessment is important to provide the County with detailed
infon11ation on the needs and desires of the residents and the background information on the
current and projected population, existing facilities and standards; and
WHEREAS, the Conunissioners Court conullissioned the preparation of the
goals, objectives and priorities for the development of parks and recreation facilities in the
County; and
WHEREAS, a plan advisory COllli11itteecomprised of citizens participated in the
development and review of the plan and have forwarded their reconullendation for adoption;
and
WHEREAS,
a public hearing was held on Tuesday, January 7, 1997.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the ConU11issionersCourt of Fort
SIGNED and ENTERED this
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AttaclU11ents:Fort Bend County Park ?vlasterPlan and Needs A.ssessment 1997-2017
DOVE OUTREACH
MATCHING GRANT REQUEST
BACKGROUND
Jake Dove Community Center, an operation of Fort Bend County's Parks and Recreation
Department, provides activities for area youth. Located at 400 Coen Road in Arcola, the center was
opened in 1992.
Its primary goal is to provide area youth with access to opportunities for self-improvement by
increasing their exposure to positive role models and wholesome, structured activities. Currently,
Jake Dove Community Center offers programming for an average of 40-45 youth daily to facilitate
academic, social and athletic performance. During the summer, youth participation increases to 70
to 75 youth daily. The success of the program has increased interest, creating the need for an
additional summer counselor and expanded programs.
In response to some of the needs, Fort Bend County has formed a partnership with the Fort Bend
Young Men's Christian Association. The YMCA supplies staff and facilitates involvement in
structured sports activities. These activities have been made possible through matching grants from
the George Foundation. With this grant, the senior program director for the YMCA, has
coordinated an assortment of other programs at the facility, such as Saturday morning tutorials and
community service projects.
In addition, George Foundation grants have afforded many area families opportunities to become
involved in activities through the Dove Outreach Program
DOVE OUTREACH
IDENTIFICATION
OF NEED AND DOCUMENTATION
The population served by the Dove Outreach Program is located in the eastern portion of Fort
Bend County. Some 1,000 households and 3,773 residents have been identified within the
direct service area. More than 65 percent of the identified households have preschool and/or
elementary school-age children.
The ethnic breakdown includes:
o White/other - 51.5 percent
o Black
24.8 percent
o Hispanic
24 percent
Crime, particularly juvenile crime and domestic violence, is commonplace in the community. Of
particular concern is the high incidence of family violence, truancy and drug and alcohol
availability and abuse.
Since the implementation of the Dove Outreach Program, crime has been reduced in the
immediate vicinity and moderately in the surrounding community. Law enforcement agencies
have verified that crime has decreased as much as 50 to 60 percent.
Drops in the overt dealing of drugs on Coen Road and incidents of juvenile mischief comprise
the most notable changes. These successes have been attributed to: community awareness,
emphasis on family activities and wholesome, structured recreation for the youth.
The lack of entertainment alternatives in the area makes Jake Dove Community Center the
focal point for community activities.
DOVE OUTREACH
GOAL
To provide a comprehensive enrichment program for area school-age youth, focusing on basic
academic and social skills designed to enhance development of the total individual.
OBJECTIVES
To expose the youth to music appreciation, drama, poetry, science, reading, arts and crafts,
board games and other manipulatives.
To promote positive character traits and development through activities which teach
appropriate communication skills, etiquette and manners, basic hygiene and proper nutrition.
To create team consciousness through youth aerobics, YMCA sports leagues, swimming, table
tennis, soccer and other playground activities.
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DOVE OUTREACH
BUDGET ANALYSIS
PERSONNEL
The full-time Outreach Counselor and two summer counselor positions include salaries
and benefits packages of $18,074.
YMCA PROGRAMS
YMCA programs, offered throughout the year, total $10,036.
The total amount requested from the George Foundation for the project is $14,502. Fort Bend
County will make up the remainder of the $28,110.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
FORT BEND COUNTY,
TEXAS
(713) 341-4555
Fax: (713) 341-4557
BEN W. "Bud" CHILDERS
County Attorney
January 9, 1997
County Judge
Fort Bend County
Re:
Agreement between Fort Bend County and Ann Bagley, AICP
Dear Judge Rozell:
Enclosed please find three originals of a proposed agreement with Ann Bagley, AICP
regarding planning and consultation services for the County's Parks Master Plan. The Agreement
has been reviewed by this office and is approved as to form.
Please place this matter on the January 14, 1997 agenda for consideration by Commissioners
Court.
Very truly yours,
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James Stavinoha, Assistant County Attorney
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Commissioner R. L. O'Shieles
Commissioner Grady Prestage
Commissioner Andy Meyers
Commissioner Bob Lutts
Robert Grayless, Auditor
DeWayne Davis, Parks Director
301 Jackson.
Suite 62\ • Richmond. Texas 77469-3506
THE STATE OF TEXAS
§
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND ANN C. BAGLEY, AICP
On this the ~
day ofCf
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1997, the Commissioners Court
of Fort Bend County, Texas, uponmotionofCommissione~)
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IT IS ORDERED that the Fort Bend County Judge is hereby authorized to execute the
Agreement with Ann C. Bagley, AlCP for professional assistance in the implementation of the Fort
Bend County Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment. Said Agreement being incorporated herein
by reference for all purposes as though fully set forth herein word for word.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
§
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND
ANN C. BAGLEY, AICP
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between Fort Bend County, a
body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as
"County", and Ann C. Bagley, AICP, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor"
WHEREAS, the County has considered the adoption of the Fort Bend County
Parks Master Plan and Needs Assessment; and
WHEREAS,
Fort Bend County requires Professional Planning assistance in the
implementation of the Fort Bend Park Master Plan and Needs Assessment; and,
WHEREAS,
assistance; and,
the Contractor
has the knowledge
WHEREAS, the Contractor will be responsible
services contracted hereunder; and,
WHEREAS,
services; and,
and skills to provide such
for the performance
of all
the County has determined that this Agreement is for professional
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual convenants and obligations to
be kept and observed, the County and the Contractor agree as follows:
I.
SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
The County and Contractor agree that all services performed hereunder shall be in
accordance with the Scope of Services described in Exhibit A attached to and made a part
hereof.
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II.
PROJECT
COSTS
For and in consideration of the completion of the services described in Exhibit
"A", and limited expressly to those and only those services the County agrees to pay
project costs not to exceed the total Stull not to exceed Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000),
which shall be in full and total compensation for payment of all expenses allowed under
this contract and
The County shall not be liable for the payment of expenses or costs which are not
allowable under the terms of this Agreement. The County acknowledges that any change
in the tasks or scope of services made at the direction of the County shall be deserving of
additional compensation. Any changes to the tasks or scope of work shall be negotiated
between the parties and agreed to prior to the undertaking of such changes by the
Contractor.
III.
DURATION
OF CONTRACT
The period of this contract shall be from JANUARY 15. 1997 TO DECEMBER
31, 1997 or until the Contractor expends all funds authorized under this Agreement,
whichever is earlier.
IV.
SOURCE OF FUNDING
Fort Bend County Parks Department
V.
mDEPENDENTCONTRACTOR
Any person performing any service for Contractor under this Agreement shall be
deemed to be an independent contractor. Such person shall not be an employee of, nor
have a contractual relationship with the County
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VI.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
This Agreement includes the following exhibits and such exhibits are attached
hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes:
Exhibit A
Scope of Services
This Agreement and the attached exhibits represent the entire Agreement between
the County and the Contractor and there are no other effective agreements,
representations or warranties between the County and the Contractor that are not
contained in the contract documents.
VII.
NOTICE
Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, any notice provided for or
permitted to be given must be in writing and delivered in person or by depositing same in
the United States mail, postpaid and registered or certified, addressed to the party to be
notified, with return receipt requested, or by delivering the same to any officer of such
party. Notice deposited in the mail as described above shall be conclusively deemed to be
effective, unless otherwise stated in this Agreement from and after the expiration of three
(3) days after is so deposited.
For the purpose of notice, the addresses of the parties shall, until changed as
hereinafter provided, be as follows:
Fort Bend County
P.O. Box 368
Richmond, TX 77469
Ann C. Bagley, AICP
2466 Hodges Bend Circle
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
Each party shall have the right from time to time at any time to change its
respective address and each shall have the right to specify as its new address, provided
that at least fifteen (15) days written notice is given of such new address to the other
party.
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VIII.
RIGHTS OF TERMINATION
The Contractor or the County, by and through its Director of Parks and Recreation
Department, may terminate this Agreement without cause at any time by giving thirty
(30) days written notice to the other party. Upon such notice Contractor shall be entitled
to receive compensation for all work completed and a pro-rata amount for actual work in
progress at the time of Termination.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this instrument, in duplicate originals, have been
executed by the parties hereto as follows:
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a.
It has on the 11ftJ"
day of
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1997 been executed
by the County Judge of Fort Bend County, on behalf of the County pursuant to an
order of the Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County so authorizing.
b.
It has on the
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C. Bagley, AICP.
, 1996, been executed by Ann
day of :;(~
FORT BEND COUNTY
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County Judge
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AUDITOR'S CERTIFICATE
I hereby that funds are available in the amount of $40,000 to pay the obligations of Fort
Bend County Parks Department under the foregoing contract.
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Robert Grayless, County Auditor
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The following services and tasks will be performed within the scope of the agreement:
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Assist the Director of Parks and Recreation in the implementation of the Park Master
Plan and Needs Assessment goals and priorities.
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IdentifY parcels for and owners of prospective park sites and solicit donation of
properties when appropriate.
•
IdentifY and investigate sources of funding including
foundations, trusts and government programs.
•
Coordinate the development of public/public and public/private partnerships for the
development of parkland and facilities.
•
Prepare grant applications for matching funding.
•
Develop a public awareness program for parks and recreation.
•
Work with citizens to identifY and assess park needs.
•
Function as primary staff representative for the advisory board.
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Assist in the development of facilities.
•
Make presentations to Commissioners Court on park planning issues.
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And other such tasks and duties as may be appropriate and assigned.
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Fresno, TX 77545
Grady Prestale
Commiaeloner
January 9, 1997
P. O. Box 368
RiChmond, Tx. 77469
Dear Judge Rozell:
Please place the fOllowing items
Agenda tor January 14, 1997 _
on
Accept
checklease.
for $1.00 from Fresno
for annual
the
Commissioners' Court
Volunteer Fire Department
Discuss and consider implementing Parks Master Plan.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully yours,
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Isaiah W. Watkins, Jr.
Administrative Superintendent
attachments
cc:
Commissioner R. L. O'Shieles,
Precinct
Commissioner A. Meyers, Precinct
Commissioner B. Lutts, Precinct 43
County Attorney - Bud Childers
County Clerk - Dianne Wilson
File
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
FORT BEND COUNTY.
TEXAS
(713) 341-4555
Fax: (713) 341-4557
County Attorney
TO:
Norma Landry
cc:
Commissioners
Sheriff Wright
FROM:
Laura Johnson
DATE:
1-8-97
SUBJECT:
Please place the attached Resolution on the agenda for 1/14/97
301 Jackson·
309 South Fourth Street.
Suite 621 • Richmond. Texas 77469~3506
STATE OF TEXAS
§
RESOLUTION
On this the
Commissioners'
County,
14
day
Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, acting as the governing body of Fort Bend
Texas upon motion of Commissioner ~
Commissioner
, 1997, at a regular meeting of
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and seconded by
WHEREAS, the State of Texas issues arrest warrants ("blue warrants") for parole violators,
and the Elected Sheriff of Fort Bend County and his Deputies are required to arrest, transport, detain,
house, feed and care for these State of Texas parole violators; and
WHEREAS, the Elected Sheriff of Fort Bend County and his Deputies are required to detain,
house, feed and care for these State of Texas parole violators for as long as 90 days; and
WHEREAS, the citizens and tax payers of Fort Bend County are thereby forced to fund the
arrest, transportation, detention, housing, feeding and care of these State of Texas parole violators;
and
WHEREAS, this requirement to arrest, detain, house, feed and care for those State of Texas
parole violators amounts to an unfunded mandate that creates a severe financial burden on the citizens
of Fort Bend County; and
WHEREAS,
the State of Texas has deemed that Fort Bend County is not eligible for
reimbursement for the expenses incurred in the arrest, transportation, detention, housing, feeding and
care of these State of Texas parole violators.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Commissioners Court of the County
of Fort Bend, Texas hereby requests that the Legislature of The State of Texas, meeting in it's 75th
session, in Austin, Texas to change the requirements to allow Fort Bend County to be reimbursed at
the rate of$35.00 per day for the arrest, transportation, detention, housing, feeding and care of these
parole violators on behalf of the State of Texas, or allow these parole violators to be immediately
placed in a state facility.
PASSED AND APPROVED
this
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1997 .
By:
Date:
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R. GEORGE MOLINA
Sheriff
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FORT BEND COUNTY
MEMORANDUM
TO:
COUNTY ATTORNEY
FROM:
H. C. GREGORY
SUBJECT:
ATTACHED
BEN "BUD" CHLDERS
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LETTER FROM SHERIFF
DATE: 12-17-96
WELDON
LUCAS
---------------------------------------------------------------PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHED LETTER FROM SHERIFF WELDON LUCAS OF
DENTON COUNTY AND THE COMMISSIONERS COURT RESOLUTION HE ATTACHED
THERETO.
FROM OUR PERSPECTIVE,
WE RECOMMEND
THAT FORT BEND
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PASS A SIMILAR RESOLUTION.
WE HAVE BROUGHT THE CURRENT INEQUITABLE ARRANGEMENT TO THE ATTENTION OF COMMISSIONER COURT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
THIS MAY BE AN
OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OTHER COUNTIES IN A CONCERTED EFFORT TO FORCE
THE STATE TO PAY FOR THE HOUSING, MEDICAL,
DENTAL AND RELATED
EXPENSES CONNECTED WITH BLUE WARRANT PAROLE VIOLATORS.
IF YOU FEEL THAT COMMISSIONERS COURT SHOULD PASS SUCH A RESOLUTION, PLEASE PLACE IT ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE
AGENDA AND LET ME
KNOW.
NOTE: A BLUE WARRANT PAROLEE IS ONE WHO HAS VIOLATED THE TECHNICAL TERMS OF THEIR PAROLE ONLY, AND HAS NOT COMMITTED
ANOTHER
CRIMINAL OFFENSE. (ie: failed to report, maintain a job, etc)
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341·4615 • Criminal Investigations: 341·4686 • Patrol: 341·4606
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• Jail: 341·4635
Sheriff R. George Molina
Fort Bend County
1410 Ransom Rd.
RichmondTX 77469-3699
Dear Sheliff Molina:
Re: STATE OF TEXAS PAROLE REVOCATION WARRANTS
Recently, at my request, the Denton County Commissioners Court
unanimously passed a resolution (copy enclosed) asking the 75th Texas
Legislature to allow counties to deliver prisoners on outstanding parole
revocation (blue) warrants directly to State Jails or charge the State a S35.00 a
day fee for keeping same in our county jail. Presently, prisoners arrested on blue
warrants are detained at county jails until a revocation hearing takes place. This
process can take upwards to ninety (90) days. The entire cost and responsibility
for care, cost and custody rests upon the county for a State inmate.
I have forwarded a copy of this resolution to our State legislators, with a
request for their assistance in the next legislature, to amend the law allowing us
to charge for or deliver these inmates to State Jail and/or prisons.
As you know, we are required by the State of Texas to apprehend and
hold prisoners on parole revocation warrants. The nature of this apprehension
and detention has overwhelmed our budgeted resources.
127 North Woodrow Lane, Suite 300. Denton, Texas 76205-6397· (817) 898-5700.434-1551
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(Metro)·
(817) 898-5605 (FAX)
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Your assistance in asking your commissioners' court to pass a similar
resolution, and then using it to request help from your legislators, would be very
helpful.
Additionally, if you can, please send us a copy of your county's resolution
and any pertinent correspondence from your legislators.
Sincerely yours,
4~
Sheriff Weldon Lucas
ene. Denton County Commissioners' Court resolution
127 North Woodrow
Lane, Suite 300 • Denton, Texas 76205-6397 • (817) 898-5700 • 434-1551 (Metro) • (817) 898-5605 (FAX)
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney
(713) 3414555
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Judy Harms - Tax Office
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Laura Johnson
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1-7-97
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Please place the following item on the agenda for 1/14/97
Resale of Property; Cause #89,651
Fort Bend ISD vs. United States Veterans Administration
301 Jackson·
Suite 621 • Richmond. Texas 77469-3506
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CALAME LINEBARGER GRAHAM & PENA, L.L.P.
955 DAIRY ASHFORD,
HOUSTON,
TEXAS
DEe 1 8 1996
SUITE 2fT1
77079
Mailing Address:
P,O. BOX 8200fT1
Michael J, Siwierka
HOUSTON,
TEXAS 77282-0007
Telephone: (281) 556-0535
Facsimile: (281) 556-1562
December 16, 1996
Ms. Judy Harms
Deputy Tax Assessor-Collector
P. O. Box 399
Richmond, Texas 77406-0399
RE:
Resale of Property owned by the Fort Bend Independent School District as
Trustee, described as Lot 60, Block 18, Ridgemont, Section 2, a subdivision
in Fort Bend County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded
in Vol. 10, Page 11 of the Plat Records of Fort Bend County, Texas
Dear Ms. Harms:
A judgment for delinquent taxes, penalties, interest and costs was entered in Cause
Number 89,651, Fort Bend Independent School District vs. United State Veterans
Administration in the 240th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas. The judgment
became fInal on September 8, 1995 and the property was struck off to the taxing authorities on
December 5, 1995, The tax years not included in the judgment are 1995 and 1996.
The Fort Bend Independent School District approved an offer to purchase the property
for $8,000.00, The offerer is Mr. John R. Nuckols. Please submit this offer to your
governing body for approval on their next available agenda. The following is a pro-rata
breakdown of the amount each taxing authority would receive if the offer was accepted:
Judgment Amount:
Fort Bend I.S.D.
Fort Bend County
City of Houston
$7,398.81
$3,007.61
$3,453.93
Percentage of Total Judgment Amount:
Fort Bend I.S.D.
Fort Bend County
City of Houston
53.38119%
21.69937%
24.91950%
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Costs:
District Clerk's Costs:
Constable's Fee:
Publication Costs:
Posting:
Preparing & Recording
Deed:
Total:
Amount Remaining
$365.00
$271.60
$270.00'
$60.00
$12.84
$979.44
for Distribution:
Offer Minus Costs:
Fort Bend I.S.D.:
Fort Bend County:
City of Houston:
$8,000.00
$7,020.56
$7,020.56
$7,020.56
- $979.44 = $7,020.56
x 0.53381119 = $3,747.65
x 0.2169937 = $1,523.42
x 0.2491950 = $1,749.49
Grand Total:
$7,020.56
Sincerely,
MJS/lw
cc:
Mrs. Merle Garland
Tax Assessor-Collector
Fort Bend I.S.D.
16431 Lexington Boulevard
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TAX STATEMENT
Account Number: 6250020186000907
Owner: FEOERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE
3900 WISCONSIN AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2892
$39,950
Market Value:
Exemptions: NONE
09/08/95
Effective Date:
Legal: RIDGEMONT SEC 2, BLOCK 18,
LOT 60
Suit Number: 89651 I J 9/95
'Items due include:
Year
Unit
94
FBC-GF
94
FBC-DF
94
FBC-LRFC
93
FBC-GF
93
FBC-DF
93
FBC·LRFC
92
FBC-GF
92
FBC-DF
92
FBC·LRFC
91
FBC-GF
91
FBC·DF
91
FBC-LRFC
90
FBC·GF
90
FBC·DF
90
FBC-LRFC
89
FBC-GF
89
FBC-DF
89
FBC·LRFC
88
FBC-GF
88
FBC·DF
88
FBC-LRFC
87
FBC-GF
87
FBC-DF
87
FBC·LRFC
Levy
231 .11
17.70
13.66
204.43
19.20
13.63
192.14
16.44
13.31
165.28
19.33
13.75
152.30
22.12
13.85
153.90
25.77
15.29
136.44
20.25
16.11
140.27
15.75
20.07
Pen / Int
46.22
3.54
2.73
65.42
6.14
4.36
84.54
7.23
5.86
92.56
10,82
7.70
103.56
15.04
9.42
123.12
20.62
12.23
125.52
18.63
14.82
145.88
16.38
20.87
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41.60
3.19
2.46
40.48
3.80
2.70
41.50
3.55
2.88
38.68
4.52
3.22
38.38
5.57
3.49
41.55
6.96
4.13
39.29
5.83
4.64
42.92
4.82
6.14
Total
$318.93
$24.43
$18.85
$310.33
$29.14
$20.69
$318.18
$27.22
$22.05
$296.52
$34.67
$24.67
$294.24
$42.73
$26.76
$318.57
$53.35
$31.65
$301.25
$44.71
$35.57
$329.07
$36.95
$47,08
Total Due For SEPTEMBER
1,652.10
Levy
963.21
P & I
392.30
Fees
Total
$3,007,61 DUE
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TAX STATEMENT
Account Number: 6250020186000907
Market Value:
$39,950
Exemptions: NONE
Effective Date:
12/30/96
Owner: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE
WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2892
Legal: RIDGEMONT SEC 2, BLOCK 18,
LOT 60
Suit Number: 89651 I J 9/95
Items due include:
Year
Unit
FBC-GF
96
96
FBC-DF
95
FBC-GF
95
FBC-DF
Levy
240.58
16.74
241.54
16.94
Pen / Int
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55.55
3.90
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44.56
3.13
Total
$240.58
$16.74
$341.65
$23.97
Total Due For DECEMBER
515.80
Levy
59.45
P & I
47.69
Fees
Total
$622.94 DUE
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Penalty & Interest Increase Monthly
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
FORT BEND COUNTY,
TEXAS
(281) 341-8617
Fax (281) 341-8615
JULANE TOLBERT
Administrator
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Commissioners Court
FROM:
Richard Selleh f/.. S
Employee Benefits Specialist
SUBJECT:
Extended Sick Leave - Management Information Systems
Agenda Item - January 14, 1997
DATE:
January 9, 1997
Management Information Systems Director, Mary Shemanski, requested extended sick leave for
Communications Technician, Noble D. White III. As per the county's extended sick leave policy, Mr.
White III qualifies for 4 days extended sick leave, therefore, the Human Resources staff recommends
that Commissioners Court grant this request.
If you have any questions or need additional information, contact me at 341-8619. Thank you for your
assistance INiththis request.
xx: Julane Tolbert, Human Resources Administrator
Dianne McWethy, Director of Administrative Services
Kathy Hynson, County Treasurer
Robert Grayless, Auditor
309 S. 4th Street.
Suite 515 • 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469
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ORDER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF
FORT BEND AND THE CITY OF WHARTON
THE STATE OF TEXAS
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that Fort Bend County Judge Michael D. Rozell be, and he is hereby,
authorized to execute Interlocal Agreement between the County of Fort Bend and the City of
Wharton for emergency medical services, said Agreement being incorporated herein by reference for
all purposes as though fully set forth herein word for word.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
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fflTERLOCALAGREEMENTFOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF FORT BEND AND THE CITY OF WHARTON
The Interlocal Agreement, made and entered into between the COUNTY OF FORT BEND,
acting by and through its duly authorized Commissioners' Court, hereinafter referred to as "FORT
BEND" and the CITY OF WHARTON, organized and existing under virtue of the laws of the State
of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "CITY",
acting herein by and through its duly authorized
governing body, WITNESSE'm:
WHEREAS,
from time to time, situations arise demanding the combined efforts of two or
more emergency medical services to provide service in the area of Fort Bend County and the City
of Wharton;
and,
WHEREAS, this agreement is made pursuant to and under the provisions of Chapter 791 of
the Texas Government Code, V.T.C.A., the Interlocal Cooperation Act; and,
WHEREAS,
the governing body of FORT BEND and CITY desire to improve the
provisions of emergency medical services by entering into an Interlocal Agreement for Emergency
Medical Services, pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, Y.T.CA,
the Interlocal
Cooperation; and,
WHEREAS,
FORT BEND and CITY, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 791 of the
Texas Government Code, V.T.CA, the Interlocal Cooperation, have determined that it would be in
the best interest of FORT BEND and CITY and the citizens and inhabitants thereof, to enter into
an Interlocal Agreement in order to provide better Emergency Medical Service by authorizing
cooperation among the emergency medical devices of FORT BEND and CITY; and
WHEREAS,
FORT BEND and CITY desire to enter into a mutual aid agreement of the
provisions of emergency medical services;
NOW, THEREFORE,
it is mutually agreed by and between FORT BEND, acting herein
by and through its duly authorized Commissioners' Court, and CITY, acting herein by and through
its duly authorized governing body, as follows:
ARTICLE I
Scone of Services
1.0 I
Services in General:
CITY and FORT BEND agree to render mutual emergency medical services aid and make
available resources for such aid, providing that it is understood that the party rendering aid may
withhold resources to the extent necessary to provide reasonable protection for the citizens within
its jurisdiction or service area. Requests for mutual aid pursuant to this Agreement shall be made by
and to the respective Director, Emergency Medical Service Administrator, or their designated
representatives.
It is understood that each party, while rendering aid under this agreement, shall
retain the same powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if it were performing its duties
in FORT BEND and CITY in which it is normally employed or rendered services. Response time
for rendering aid under this Agreement shall be based upon existing operating procedures, plus
necessary travel time.
1.02
Standard of Services
It is agreed that parties to this Agreement shall make requisite assurances that all service
personnel have the certification, qualifications, skill and expertise to perform the scope of services
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to be rendered. Service personnel shall operate under their own existing operations protocols, and,
in the absence of a physician, shall work under their own medical direction.
ARTICLE II
Renumeration
2.01
Reimbursement for Services:
FORT BEND or CI1Y shall not be responsible for reimbursement for mutual aid emergency
medical services rendered hereunder. All renumeration for such services shall be the responsibility
ofpatient(s) treated, or a third party, and shall be based upon usual costs assigned for that service.
2.02
Reimbursement for Costs:
Each party to this Agreement shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses.
ARTICLEffi
Liability
3.01
It is understood that liabilityto all parties is limited by existing laws covering medical
personnel in the performance of their duties in emergency situations.
3.02
It is expressly understood and agreed that each party hereto shall have no liability for
the wages, disability payments, pension payments, damage to equipment and clothing, medical
expenses, expenses of travel, food, lodging or other compensation, or expenses of personnel of
another party's Emergency Medical Service, regardless of whether such personnel performed services
outside the jurisdiction of his or her employer.
ARTICLE IV
Time of Performance
4.01
It is expressly understood and agreed that the terms of this Agreement, if said
Agreement is duly executed by all parties, shall become effective on the 1st day ofJanuary, 1997.
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ARTICLE V
Termination
5.01
It is expressly understood and agreed that this Agreement automatically terminates
on the 31st day of December, 1997, and must be renewed annually thereafter.
5.02
It is expressly understood and agreed that this Agreement may be terminated at any
time without cause by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other parties.
Notice shall be given by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the other
party at the addresses set out below:
County of Fort Bend
Travis Building
301 Jackson, 7th Floor
Attention: County Judge
City of Wharton
City Hall
Wharton, Texas 77488
Attention: Mayor
ARTICLE VI
Laws. Statutes and Ordinances
6.01
The parties shall observe and comply with all federal, state, county and city laws, rules,
ordinances and regulations in any manner affecting the conduct of services herein provided and
performance of all obligations undertaken by this Agreement.
ARTICLE VII
This instrument contains the entire Agreement between the parties hereto relating to the rights
herein granted and the obligations herein assumed.
Any oral representations
or modifications
concerning this instrument shall be of no force or effect excepting a subsequent modification in
writing signed by all the parties hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the parties hereto have caused this Interlocal Agreement to be
signed and approved by the proper officers of each of the contracting parties, and attested by the
proper officer on the dates written below.
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
ATTEST:
By:
Date:
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CITY OF WHARTON
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changes in this Contract:
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2.
Eliminate the Data and the PhOn/l outlets at the west well of Meeting Room 101 (deduct $50.00 per Proposal Request '1).
Add one double duplex data receptacle. with two l' conduits to the ceiling plenum as Indicated on the attached Drawing E3a.
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4. Add three triple duplex data receptacles with three 1" conduits each. running to the ceiling plenum as Indicated on the
attached Drawing E3a (add $125.00 per Proposal Request'1).
5. SpIlt the wall duplex receptacles in Meeling Room 101 into two circuits, instead of 1 circu~.as indicated on the attached
Drawing E3b (add $145.00 per Proposal Request .1).
6. Provide three double duplex data receptacles with a l' conduit each In Room 113. running to the ceiling plenum as indicated
on the ettached Drawing E3c. Each of thsse new receptaCles should be adJacantto one of the three power receptacles in
this room. The l' conduit adjacent to the power receptacle on the east wall (see item 7 this Proplsal Request) should not
stop at the ceiling plenum, but run to the west wall of Meeting Room 10t and connect to one of the receptacles indicated in I
tem 2 of this Proposal Request (add $240.00 per Proposal Request '1).
7. Move one of the duplex receptacles located on the south wall of Room 113 to the east wall of Room 113. and convert this
duplex receptacle to a double duplex receptacle (add $-42.00per Proposal Request '1).
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P.O. Box 399 Richmond. Texas 77406-0399
(713) 341-3710
To:
Fax (713) 341·9267
Judge Michael D. Rozell
Commissioner R. L. O'Shieles - Precinct I
Commissioner Grady Prestage - Precinct 2
Commissioner Andy Meyers - Precinct 3
Commissioner Bob Lutts - Precin91 4
Dianne Wilson - County Clerk V
Robert Grayless - County Auditor
Ben "Bud" Childers - County Attorney
From: Marsha P. Gaines
Date:
January 8, 1997
Re:
Commissioners Court Agenda
Please place the following "Over $500" refunds on the January 14, 1997, Commissioners
Court Agenda:
1.
William S. Hill
Account #5902-00-023-1700-907
Credit Over 65 Exemption for 1996
Precinct #4030
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E. C. and Joan S. Bean
Account #7550-09-000-1500-907
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Tax Refund Application 31.11 (4/82)
APPLICATION
FOR TAX REFUND
Fort Bend County
(Taxing Units)
P.O. Box 399, Richmond, TX 77408-0399
Address:
City,State,Zip
In order to apply for a tax refund, the following information must be provided by the taxpayer.
IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTY OWNER:
Name: E C & Joan S Bean
Address: 3026 Countrv Club Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77478-3630
Telephone Number (If additional information is needed):
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IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTY:
Description of Property: Sugar Creek Sec 9, Lot 15
Add ress or Location of Property:~3"'0;;26~C2o';'u~n';"trv=C<;I;;U::;b:_'B<.cIV'-'d'---_:_:~:__==_;:=:;_;:;;;;;::;-;~
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Account Number of Property: 7550-09-000-1500-907
or Receipt #: 96121736942
INFORMATION OF PAYMENT ON TAXES:
Name of Taxing Unit
Year for
From Which Refund
Which Refund Date of the
is Requested
is Requested
Tax Payment
FBC
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12102196
Amount of
Tax Refund
Requested
$859.52
Amount of
Taxes Paid
$1.077.07
Taxp~yer's reason for refund (attach supporting documentation)
Over Sixtv-Five Exemptions per Supplement #3,
1996··
Credit Homestead
es and certify that the information
. DETERMINATJON OF TAX REFUND:
Approval
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Signature of Authorized Officer
Date
Signature of Presiding Officer(s) of Taxing Unit(s) for
Refund Applications over $500
Date
and
I have
Disapproval
Any person who makes a false entry upon the foregoing record shall be subject to one of the
following penalties: 1, Imprisonment of not more than 10 years nor less than 2 years and/or a
fine of not more than $5000 or both such fine and imprisonment;
2. Confinement in jail for a
term up to 1 year or a fine no! to exceed $2000 or both such fine and imprisonment as set forth
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State Property Tax Board
Tax Refund Application 31.11 (4/82)
DEe 2 6 1996
APPLICATION
FOR TAX REFUND
Fort Bend County
(Taxin9 Units)
P.O. Box 399. Richmond. TX 77406-0399
Address:
City,State,Zip
In order to apply for a tax refund, the following information must be provided by the taxpayer.
IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTY OWNER:
Name: William SHill
Address: 3019 Robinson Rd, Missouri City, TX 77459-3229
Telephone Number (If additional information is needed):
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Description otfJroperty: Yuan vj!lley tolaoraao, tlIO<;K L.j Lot 11
Address or Location of Property:~3>!0:,:1
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n~s~o~n~Rgd:__---_:=__:_;_.,;_=====:-Account Number of Property: 5902-00-023-1700-907
or Receipt #: 96111729555
INFORMATION OF PAYMENT ON TAXES:
Name of Taxing Unit
Year for
From Which Refund
Which Refund Date of the
Tax Payment
is Requested
is Requested
11/22/96
FBC
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Taxpaye(s
reason for refund (attach supporting documentation)
Exemption per Supplement
Amount of
Tax Refund
Requested
$644.10
Amount of
Taxes Paid
$794.25
1996 -- Credit Over SixtY-Five
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"I hereby ,\pply for the refund of the above described taxes and certify that the information
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Signature
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DETERMINATION
OF TAX REFUND:
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Approval
of Tax Refund
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Signature of Authorized Officer
Oate .
Signature of Presiding Officer(s) of' axing Unlt(s) for
Refund Applications over $500
Date
Any person who makes a false ec,
following penalties: 1. Imprison;
fll10 of not more than $5000 or b
term up to 1 YOM or a fino not to
in Section 37.10, Penal Code.
Refund 31.11
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Disapproval
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nt of not moro than 10 years nor less than 2 years and/or a
s'Jch fine and imprisonmont;
2. Confinement in jail for a
or ,d $2000 or both such fll10 and imprisonment as sot forth
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
(713) 341-4555
Fax: (713) 341-4557
County Attorney
TO:
Norma Landry
cc:
Commissioners
Sheriff Wright
FROM:
Laura Johnson
DATE:
1-8-97
SUBJECT:
Please place the following item on the agenda for 1/14/97
Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and
the City of Kendleton for use of the County's Public Safety
Radio System.
file 2918-97
301 Jackson'
309 South Fourlh Slreel • Suite 621 • Richmond. Texas 77469-3506
THE STATE OF TEXAS
§
ORDER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN FORT BEND COUNTY AND THE
CITY OF KENDLETON
On this the
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day Of~,
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Bend County, Texas, upo~ motion of CommiSSIOner
Commissioner
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the Commissioners' Court of Fort
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seconded by
put and carried,
IT IS ORDERED that County Judge Michael D. Rozell be, and he is hereby, authorized
to execute an Agreement between Fort Bend County and the City of Kendleton,
for use of the
County's 800 Mhz radio system. Said Agreement being incorporated herein by reference for all
purposes as though fully set forth herein word for word.
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STATE OF TEXAS
§
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
§
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This INTERLOCAL Agreement ("Agreement") entered into by and between Fort Bend
County, Texas, a body corporate and politic, acting herein by and through its Commissioners' Court
("County"),
and the City of Kendleton, a municipal corporation of the State of Texas ("City")
WITNESSETH:
THAT WHEREAS, the County has a trunked 800 Megahertz Public Safety Radio System
and is duly licensed by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") for operation of same;
and
WHEREAS, the County desires to accommodate additional radio units on its trunked 800
Megahertz Public Safety Radio System under a slow growth usage plan of such system; and
WHEREAS,
the City desires to use County's
Radio System to communicate among its
various radio units on a Primary Dispatch System; and
WHEREAS,
the governing body of County has duly authorized this Agreement; and
WHEREAS,
the governing body of City has duly authorized this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made pursuant to the TEX. GOV. CODE §791.001 et seq,
the Interlocal Cooperation Act (Vernon 1993);
NOW THEREFORE,
for and in consideration of the mutual promises, obligations, and
benefits hereinafter set forth, the County and City hereby agree as follows:
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I.
DEFINITIONS
1.01
"Primary Dispatch System" - A communications system upon which the City,
its agents, employees or assigns rely primarily when it desires to or attempts the engagement of radio
communications or radio transmissions of energy among its radio units.
1.02
"Priority Access" - An assigned level of system access which determines the
choice of access to the radio system between two or more units seeking use simultaneously.
1.03
"Radio System" - A trunked 800 Megahertz Public Safety Radio System
owned by the County,
communications
and licensed by the FCC, that enables the engagement
of radio
or radio transmissions of energy via radio units in accordance with technical
specifications.
1.04
"Radio Unit" - Mobile, stationary or portable radio communication units
communicating among themselves at certain air wave frequencies.
1.05
"Systems Code Identification Number" - An identification number that allows
radio units to gain access to the Radio System thereby enabling the radio units to communicate
among themselves at certain air wave frequencies.
II.
OBLIGATIONS OF COUNTY
2.01
The County agrees that during the term of this Agreement it shall:
(a)
Allow the City to have access to its Radio System to engage in radio
communications among its Radio Units as a Primary Dispatch
System.
(b)
Provide to the City a Systems Code Identification Number that will
access the County's Radio System thereby providing a Primary
Dispatch System for the City's Radio Units, up to a maximum of20
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units. The City shall advise the County, in writing, of the number of
units it will have on the system.
(c)
Observe and abide by all applicable statutes, laws, rules and
regulations, including but not limited to those of the FCC.
(d)
In the event the City notifies the County pursuant to paragraph 3(b)
below that anyone or more of its Radio units listed herein have
become lost or stolen, the County will take any reasonable steps
necessary to prevent such lost or stolen Radio Units from gaining
access to the Radio System and will attempt to disable the lost or
stolen unit.
(e)
Provide for the same level of Priority Access for the City as for the
County.
III.
OBLIGATIONS OF CITY
3.01
The City agrees that during the term of this Agreement it shall:
(a)
Assume responsibility for providing its Radio Units that will have
access to the Radio System. Furthermore, should the City desire to
increase or decrease the number of Radio Units listed in paragraph
2.0l(b), above, that have access to the Radio System, the City shall
notify the County, in writing, at least ten days in advance of the
effective date of the change. The City may not increase the number
of Units above the maximum number stated in 2.0l(b) above.
(b)
In the event that anyone or more of the Radio Units listed in
paragraph 2(b) above becomes lost or stolen, the City agrees to notify
the County of same within twenty-four hours that the City knows or
has reason to know that such Radio Unit or Units have become lost
or stolen.
(c)
Use the System Code Identification Number described herein to
access the County's Radio System as a Primary Dispatch System.
(d)
To observe and abide by all applicable statutes, laws, rules
regulations, including but not limited to those of the FCC.
(e)
Recognize that applicable FCC and other statutes, laws, rules and
regulations may change from time to time and that accordingly the
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and
County in its sole discretion has the right without liability to modify
this Agreement to comply with any such changes subject to the other
terms of this Agreement.
IV.
ASSIGNABILITY
4.01
This Agreement is for the benefit of the City, its officers, agents, contractors
and employees, and it shall not be assigned in whole or in part by the City to any third party without
prior written consent of the County.
V.
PAYMENT OF FEES
5.01
The City shall pay the County the sum of SEVEN DOLLARS
AND
NO/CENTS ($7.00) per month per Radio Unit and a sum ofTEN DOLLARS AND NO/CENTS
($10.00) per radio for initial programming or any programming changes excluding programming
changes needed as a result of repairs to the radio unit. The City shall pay the County by the tenth
day of the month following each month of service.
5.02
The City shall make any payments due and payable to the County under this
Agreement out of its current revenues.
5.03
In the event the City elects to increase its number of Units per § 3.01(a),
above, it shall increase its monthly payment to reflect such increase. The increase in the number of
units shall be reflected pro rata in the next monthly payment following the month of the increase in
units.
5.04
Any decrease in the number of units shall be reflected in the City's payments
in the same manner as described above for increases in the number of units.
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5.05
If the Radio System is substantially unavailable to the City during any billing
period, the County shall approve a reasonable adjustment of the fee provided for by this section.
VI.
REVISION OF FEES
6.01
The County may at any time revise the monthly service fees set forth herein
by giving the City written notice of the amounts of increase at least ninety (90) days in advance of
the date on which the increased fees are to become effective. The City fee increases will be tied to
the City's pro rata share of the increases in cost of operation, system expansion or enhancement.
Written documentation will be provided upon request to the City explaining the increase. All fees
will be reasonable and nondiscriminatory among all users.
VII.
TERM AND TERMINATION
7.01
January,
lbis Agreement shall be for a period of one year beginning on the 1st day of
1997 and expires on the 31st day of December,
1997.
The Agreement shall not
automatically renew; any renewal is subject to the written agreement of the parties.
7.02
lbis Agreement may be terminated by either party by giving the other at least
thirty (30) days prior written notice.
7.03
lbis Agreement shall terminate immediately if all or substantially all of the
licenses or other necessary authorizations held by either the County or the City are revoked by the
FCC or any successor agency.
7.04
The City shall pay the County in the manner provided for in V, above, for
any accrued charges in the event of termination pursuant to this section.
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VIII.
NOTICE
8.01
Any and all notices or communications required or permitted under this
Agreement shall in writing and delivered in person or mailed, certified mail, return receipt requested,
or may be transmitted by fax as follows:
To County:
Fort Bend County
Attn: County Judge
P. O. Box 368
Fax No. (713) 341-8609
To City:
City of Kendleton
Attn: - Carolyn -Jones, Mayor
13219 Loop 5.. 1
Kendleton, Texas 77451
8.02
Either party may change its notice address in accordance with this section.
8.03
Any notice hereunder shall be effective upon receipt.
IX.
MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT
9.01
No modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is made in
writing and is approved and executed by the authorized representatives of the parties hereto, except
as provided above in the case of a change in FCC rules or regulations.
X.
COVERAGE
10.01 The City acknowledges that one hundred per cent coverage of any area at all times
is improbable.
There may be adverse propagation conditions such as short term unpredictable
meteorological effects and sky wave interference from distant stations that can interrupt the Radio
System at times. Other causes beyond reasonable control of the County are motor ignition, and
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,
other electrical noise that could be minimized by corrective devices at the City's expense. Any
surveys, studies, research or any other measures taken to ensure the adequacy of coverage provided
to the City herein shall be the sole responsibility of the City.
XI.
DEFAULT
11.01 If the City fails to make any payment of any sum due or fails to perform as required
by any other provision hereunder, and continues in such failure for fifteen days after written notice
has been sent by County to City, the City shall be deemed in default under this Agreement.
11.02 In the event of default, the County has the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement, retain all payments made hereunder that are due and owing to the County pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement, and deny the City any service provided by the County under this
Agreement. Each and all of the rights and remedies of the County hereunder are cumulative to and
not in lieu of each and every other such right and remedy and every right and remedy afforded at law
and equity.
XII.
INSURANCE
12.01 The City shall provide the County with general liability insurance covering both the
County and the City for liabilities relating to the use of the Radio System, The insurance shall be
with carriers and in policy limits acceptable to the County.
12.02 The City shall provide the County's Risk Management Department with a copy of
the proposed insurance within ten (10) days of the effective date hereof. Acceptance of an original
certificate of insurance acceptable to the County shall be a condition precedent to the City's access
to the Radio System.
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XIII.
ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES
13.01 The parties agree to promulgate mutually acceptable written administrative guidelines
relating to the use and operation of the Radio System and Radio Units. Both parties agree to use
their best efforts to observe and abide by these written administrative guidelines.
XlV.
GENERAL
14.01 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all
prior offers, negotiations and agreements. If any provision of this Agreement shall, at any time and
to any extent be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected
thereby. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of all the respective heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
14.02 The waiver by a party hereto of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not
operate as or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach.
IN WITNESS
WHEREOF,
The parties put their hands to this instrument on the dates
indicated.
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TO: Judge Mike Rozell
Fort Bend County
P.O. Box 368
Riclunond, Texas 77469
ATTN: Judge Mike Rozell
JOB NUMBER: 9414
PROJECT: Fort Bend County Central Appraisal District
DESCRIPTION:
Construction Administration for the construction of a new 23,000 S.F.
building for Fort Bend Central Appraisal District and Fort Bend County.
Construction Administration: For the month of December 1996
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THANK YOU!
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4645Sweetwater Boulevilfd
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Sugar Land, Tex~,s 77479
(713)980-3000
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COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 4
Fon Bend County, Te;us
Bob LullS
Commissioner
To;
Norma Landry
Office of the County judge
Re;
Agenda
Items
Please place the following items on the December 14, 1997
Commissioners court Agenda,
1.
Set Public Hearing £or the Replat of Lot 13, Block 2,
First colony Municipal utility District No.5, Parcel H.
2.
Set Public Hearing for the Replat of Commercial Reserve "B"
of the Replat of Sweetwater Plaza Commercial Reserves
"B" and "c" Replat.
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12919 Dairy Ashfold • Sugar Land. Texas 774.78 • (713) 980-2235·
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ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING
2077 S. GESSNER. SUITE 225
HOUSTON. TEXAS 77063
(713) 783-7788 (713) 783-3580, FAX
Commissioner Bob Lutts
Fort Bend County Precinct 4
12919 Dairy Ashford #200
VIA FAX NO. 980-9077
Re:
Replat of Commercial Reserve "B" of the Replat of
Sweetwater Plaza Commercial Reserves "BOO
and "C" Replat
CI Job No. 96108-02
Dear Commissioner Lutts:
Please find enclosed a copy of the Replat of Commercial Reserve "B" of the Replat of
Sweetwater Plaza Commercial Reserves "B" and "C"located in the First Colony Development
and the City of Sugar Land extra-territorial jurisdiction. The purpose of the replat is to
subdivide Reserve "Boo.
It is our understanding that Fort Bend County will require a public hearing before
granting approval for this plat. We therefore request, on behalf of Sugarland Properties
Incorporated, that the public hearing date be considered at the January 14, 1997 Commissioner's
Court meeting, and that the public hearing be set for the February II, 1997 meeting. A vicinity
map and a list of the property owners who require notification are also enclosed for your
records. This same information along with the required notification fees will be sent to the
County Clerk's office under separate cover.
Should you have any questions on this matter or need additional information, please feel
free to call.
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Blake Emmett, P.E.
Executive Vice President
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Attachment
cc:
Judge Michael Rozell - Fort Bend County Commissioner's Court
Ms. Dianne Wilson - Fort Bend County Clerk's Office
Mr. Mike Galbraith - Sugarland Properties Incorporated
Mr. Nathan Hatcher - Fort Bend County Engineering
Mr. Steve Mercadal - Sugarland Properties Incorporated
January 7, 1997
ENGINEERING
AND SURVEYING
2077 S. GESSNER, SUITE 225
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77063
(713) 783-7788 (713) 783-3580, FAX
Ms. Dianne Wilson
Fort Bend County Clerk's Office
P.O. Box 520
VIA FAX NO. 341-8669
Attn: Ms. Linda Munoz
Re:
Replat of Commercial Reserve "B" of the Rep1at of
Sweetwater Plaza Commercial Reserves "B" and "COReplat
CI Job No. 96108-02
Dear Ms. Munoz:
Please find attached a copy of the December 30, 1996 letter to Commissioner Lutts
requesting a January 14, 1997 public hearing for the referenced replat. Also attached is a
vicinity map, the required property owners to receive public notice, and a check for $63.00
($3/notice) to cover the required notice. The billing for the public hearing notice should be
charged to Sugarland Properties Incorporated, Attention: Mr. Mike Galbraith.
Should you have any questions on this matter or need additional information, please feel
free to call.
Sincerely,
lj?Ji<~
Blake Emmett, P.E.
Executive Vice President
BEtte
cc:
Mr. Mike Galbraith - Sugarland Properties Incorporated
Commissioner Bob Lutts - Fort Bend County Precinct 4
Judge Michael Rozell - Fort Bend County
Mr. Nathan Hatcher - Fort Bend County Engineering
Mr. Steve Mercadal - Sugarland Properties Incorporated
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AGENDA ITEM #
PUBUC HEARING NOTICE
Replat of Lot 13, Block 2, First Colony
Municipal Utility Dist. No.5,
Parcel H, Pet. 4
DATE:~~~=-=-~
February 25, 1997
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TIME:_~=
9:30 A.M.
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Fort Bend Southwest Star
JINVOICE:
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28/1
AGENDA ITEM # 28/2
PUBUC HEARING NOTICE
FOR:
Replat
of Commercial Reserve
replat
of Sweetwater
liB" and
lie" replat,
Plaza
Pet.
"B" of the
Commercial
Reserves
4
DATE:----!:.~~~~
February 25, 1997
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5.650~
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706,250,00
670,937.50
670,937.50
635,625.00
635,625.00
600,312.50
600,312.50
565,000,00
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282,500.00
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176,562.50
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AnnUlll
Oebt Servlc:e
706,250.00
1,956,250.00
2,662,500.00
670,937.50
1,920,937.50
2,591,875.00
635,625.00
l,BB5,625.00
2,521,250,00
600,312.50
1,450,312.50 ' 2,450,625.00
- 565,000.00
2,3BO,OOO,00
'1,415,000:00
529,687.50
1,779,647.50
2,309,375.00
494,375.00
1,744,375 .00
2,238,750.00
' 459,062.50
1,709,062.50
2,168,125.00
: ' 423,750.00
, 1,673,750.00
2,O97,500.~O
," 388,437.50
,1,638,437.50
2,026,875.00
' 353,125,,00
1,C;56,250.00
1,603,125.00
317;812.50
1,885,625.00
1,567,812.50
282,500.00
1,532,500.00
1,815,000.00
241,187.50
1,497,187.50
1,744.375.00
211,875.00
1.673,750.00
1,461,875.00
176,562.50
1,603,125.00
1,426,562.50
141,250.00
1,532,500.00
1,391,250.00
105,937.50
1,461,875.00
1,355,937.50
70,625.00
1,391,250,00
1.320.625.00
35,312.50
1,320.625.00
1,285,312.50
39,831,250.00
39,831,250,00
..
06-Jen-97
9:46 pm
Preplred
by Flret
L6,LO
Sou,h~ls!
NtJC
(Financo 2.4029 FBCO:fBCO'EQ9725)
Compony
TCC'hTCQC'TJ,nT
lI.l r C"'..J_ffi":-
.J
~
'-
10NO OEIT SERVICE
fort BQnd County, T.xa'
Strlt18 1'197
(l5V~l Debt Sorvlco)
Period
Ending
Sep 1,
Mar 1,
Sep 1,
Mar 1,
Sap 1,
Mar 1,
Sap 1,
Mer 1,
Stp ,1,
. Mar ,1,
Sep 1,
Mar 1,
Sap, I,
H.r"._ 1,
Sop ·1,
Mer 1,
Sop ,1,
p tI n.cf pl:l t
1997
1998
1998
1999
1999
2000
2000
2001
2001
2002
2002
2003
2003
2004
2004
2005
2005
2006
2006
2007,
2007
2008
2008
2009
2009
2010
2010
2011
2011
Mer ,'1,
,Sap 1,
Mer ,1,
sop 1,
Mer ~1,
Sop 1,
Mer I,
Sop I,
Mar 1,
Sop 1,
Mar 1,
Stp 1,
Mar 1, 2012
Sop I, 2012
Mar 1, 2013
Sep 1, 2013
Mer 1, 2014
Sep I, 2014
Mar 1, 2013
1, 2015
"p
Mar 1, 2016
Sep 1, 2016
Mer 1, 2017
Sep I, 2017
.... :
~"
Coupon
705,000.00
5.650"
745,000.00
5.650X
790,000.00
5.650X
830,000.00
5.650X
: 860,000.00
5.650X
930,000.00
5.650X
980,000.00
5.650X
1,035,000.00
5.650X
1,095,000.00
5.650X
1,155,000.00
5.650.
1,225,000.00
5.650X
£O'd
9:44 pm
1,290,000.00
5.650X
1,365,000.00
5.650~
1,440,000.00
5.650X
',525,000.00
5.650X
1,610,000.00
5.650X
1,700,000.00
5.650%
1,795,000.00
5.650.
1,900,000.00
5.650~
2,005)000.00
5.650~
Pr~p4r.d by First Southwest
100'ON 77:8
Oebt Service
7e6,250.00
706,250.00
686,333.75
686,333.75
665,287.50
665,287.50
642,970.00
M2,970.00
619,522.50
619,522.50
594,662.50
594,662 ..50
568,390.00
568,390.00
540,705.00
540,705.00
511,466.25
511,466.25
480,532.50
480,532.50
447,903.75
447,903.75
706,250.00
1,411,250.00
686,333.75
1,431,333.75
665,287.50
1,455,287.50
642,970.00
1,472,970.00
619,522.50
,1,499,522.50
594,662.50
1,524,662.50
,568,390.00
1,548,390.00
540,705.00
1,575,705.00
511,466.25
1,606,466.25
480,532.50
1,635,532.50
413,297.50
25.000,000.00
06-Jan-97
tntere.3t
413,297.50
376,MS.OO
376,855.00
338,293.75
338,293.75
297,613.75
297,613.75
2l4,532.50
254,532.50
209,050.00
2e9,050.eO
161,025.00
161,025.00
110.316.25
110,316.25
56,641.25
56,641.25
17,363,297.50
Company
AMual
Debt ServfCB
2,117,500.00
2,117,667.50
2,120,575.00
2,115,9040.00
2,119,045.00
2,119,325.00
2,116,780.00
2,116,410.00
2,117,932.50
2,116,065.00
447,903.75
1,672,903.75
413,297.50
1,703,297.50
2,120,807.50
2,116,595.00
376,855.00
1,741,855.00
338,293.75
1,778,293.75
297,613.75
1,822,613.75
254,532.50
1,864,532.50
209,050.00
1,909,050.00
161,025.00
1,956,025.00
110,316.25
2,010,316.25
~b,641.2S
2,118,710.00
2,061,641.25
2, '18.282.50
42 ,l63, 297.50
2,116.587.50
2,120.227.50
2,119,065.00
2,118.100.00
2.117,050.00
2,120,632.50
42,363,297.50
(Ilnence 2.402, f8CO:fBCO'SER9725l
SO"O OEST SE~VICE
Fort Bend County,
T~~.s
Serie3 1997
C~GUA( Prlnelpal)
Period
Endlns
Sap I,
Mar 1,
Sep I,
Mor 1,
Sep 1,
"'ar 1,
Sep ·1,
Mar . I,
Sap I,
Mar I,
Sep 1,
Har 1,
Sep I,
Har 1,
Sep 1,
.Har 1,
. Se,; . I,
Her .1,
.. Sep 1,
.Mar • 1,
sep ·.1.,
Mer: 1,
sep 1,
Mer I,
Sap I,
Mar 1,
Sep 1,
MDr I,
Sop 1,
MDr I,
Sep I,
Mer 1,
Sap I,
Har 1,
Sep 1,
Mar I,
Sap 1,
~ar I,
Sap I,
Mar I,
;~~,
<~~
hp
06·J8n-97
9:46 pm
1997
1996
1996
1999
1999
2000
2000
2001
2001
2002
2002
2003
2003
2004
2004
2005
2005
2006
2006
2007
2007
2008
2006
2009
2009
2010
2010
2011
2011
2012
2012
2013
2013
20H
2014
2015
2015
2016
2016
2017
1, 2017
Principal
AnnUlll
Coupon
2,500,000.00
5.650X
2,500,000.00
5.650%
2,500,000.00
5.650%
2,500,000.00
5.650%
2,500,000.00
5.650%
tnt~rut
1,412,500.00
1,412,500.00
1,341,875.00
1,341,875.00
1,271,250.00
1,271,250.00
1,200,625.00
1,200,625.00
1,130,000.00
1,130,000.00
2,500,000.00
1,059,375.00
5.650X 1,059,375.00
988,750.00
5.650%
988,750.00
918,125.00
5,650%
918,125.00
847,500.00
5.650X
847,500.00
n6,875.00
5.650%
n6,875.00
706,250.00
5.650%
706,250.00
635,625.00
5.650X
635,625.00
565,000.00
5.650X
565,000.00
494,375.00
5.a50X
494,375.00
423,750.00
5.650:: 423,750.00
353,125.00
5.650%
353,125.00
282,500.00
5.650%
282,500.00
211,875,00
5.650%
211,875.00
141,250.00
5.650~
141,250.00
70,625.00
5.a50X
70,625.00
50.000,000.00
19,662,500.00
2,500,000.00
2,500,000.00
2,500.000.00
2,500,000.00
2,500,000,00
2,500,000.00
2,500,000.00
2,500,000.00
2,500,000.00
2,500,000.00
2,500,000.00
2,500,000.00
2,500,000.00
2,500,000.00
Prep~red by Firat Southwest
C~Qny
Oabf Service
O~bt Service
1,412,500.00
3,912,500.00
1,341,875.00
3,841,875.00
1,271,250.00
3,771,250.00
1,'<00,625.00
3,700,625.00
1,130,000.00
3,630,000.00
1,059,375.00
3,559,375.00
988,750.00
3,488,750.00
916,125.00
3,418,125.00
847,500.00
3,347,500.00
776,875.00
3,276,875.00
706,250.00
3,206,250.00
635,625.00
3,135,625.00
565,000.00
3,065,000.00
494,375.00
2,994,375.00
423,750.00
2,923,750.00
5,325,000.00
5,183,750.00
5,042,500.00
4,901,250.00
4,760,000.00
4,618,750.00
4,477,5.00.00
",336,250.00
4,195,000.00
4,053,150.00
3,912,500.00
3,nl,250.00
3.630.000.00
3,48<1,750.00
3,347,500.00
353,125.00
2,853,125.00
3,206,250.00
282,500.00
2,782,500.00
3,065,000.00
211,875.00
2,711,875.00
141,250.00
2,641,250.00
2.923,750.00
2,782,500.00
70,625.00
2,570,625.00
79,662,500.00
2,641,250.00
79,662,500.00
(Fin~r~o 2.402g fBCO:FBCO·EQ97S0)
BOHD DEBT SERVICE
fort Bend County. Texas
Sqr{oa 1997
(lovel Debt service)
Porlod
Ending
Sep 1, 1997
Mar I, 1998
Sep 1, 1998
Mar
1999
Sep 1 ,. 1999
Mar 1, 2000
Sep I, 2000
Mar 1, 2001
.. Sep 1, 2001
Mer . 1, 2002
Sep 1, 2002
Mar " 2003
Sop 1, 2003
. Mar 1, 2004
Sep 1, ·2004
Mar ... 1, 2005
. Sep .1, 2005
Mar 1, 2006
.,S.p
1, 2006.
.. '~-"Mar .- 1,·2007
Sap .1, 2007
Mar 1, 2008
sap
1, 2008
Mar 1, 2009
Sep 1, 2009
Mar 1, 2010
Sep I, 2010
Mar " 2011
Sep 1, 2011
Mar
1, 2012
Sep 1, 2012
Mer 1, 2013
Sap 1, 2013
Mar 1, 2014
Sap 1, 2014
Mer I, 2015
s.p
1, 2015
Mer " 2016
sep 1, 2016
Mar 1, 2017
Sep 1, 2017
"
o·
3~.
Prindpal
Coupon
1,410,000.00
5.650"
1,490,000.00
5.650~
1,575,000.00
5.650%
1,665,000.00
1,760,000.00
1,855,000.00
1,960,000,00
5.650%
5.650%
5.650%
5.650~
9:45
pm
Debt Service
.1,412,500.00
1,412,500.00
1,372,667.50
1,372.667.50
1,330,575.00
1,330,575.00
1,286,081.25
1,286,081.25
1,239,045.00
·',239,045.00
1,189,325.00
1,189,325.00
1,136,921.25
1,136,921.25
1,412,500.00
2,822,500.00
1,372,667.50
2,862,667.50
1,330,575.00
1,081,551.25
2,075,000.00
2,190,000,00
2,315,000.00
5.650%
5.650%
5.650%
2,445,000.00
5.650~
2,585,000.00
5,650y'
2,730,000.00
5.650Y.
1,081,551.25
1,022,932.50
1,022,932.50
961,065.00
.961,065.00
895,666.25
895,666.25·
. 826,595.00
826,595.00
753,568.75
753,568.75
676,446.25
2,885,OOO.cO
5.650%
676,446.25
594,945.00
3,045,000.00
5.650Y.
3,220,000.00
5.6S0X
3,400,000.00
5.650Y.
3,590,OOO.CO
5.650X
3,795,000.00
5.650%
4,010,000.00
5.650X
~O,OOOIOCO.OO
06~J8n·97
Annual
IntoreSt
pr~pArod by First Southwest
594,945.00
508,923.75
508,923.n
417,958.75
417,958.75
321,908.7'.i
321,908.75
220,491.25
220,491,25
113,282.50
113,282.50
3.4,724,900.00
Company
2,905,575.00
Oebt Ser-vlce
4,235,OOO.CO
4,235,335.00
4,236,150.00
1,286,081.25
2,951,081.25
4,237,162.50
1,239,045.00
2,999,045.00
4,238,.O~0.00
1,189,325.00
3,0",325.00
4,233,650.00
1,136,921.25
3,096,921.25
4,233,842.50
1,081,551.25
3,156,551.25
4,238,102.50
1,022,932.50.
3,212,932.50
4,235,865.00
961,065.00
3,276,0;;5.00
4,237,130.00
895,686.25
3,340,666.25
826,595.00
4,236,332.50
3,411,595.00
753,568.75
3,483,568.75
676,446.25
3,561,446.25
594,945.00
3,639,945.00
4,238,190.00
4,237,137.50
~,237,69~.50
'.234.890.00
508,923.75
3.728,923.75
417,958.75
3,817,958.75
321,908.75
3,911,908.75
220,491.25
4,015,491.25
113,282.50
4,123,282.50
84,724,900.00
'.237,847.50
4,235.917.50
4,m,~)1.50
4,235,982.50
4,2J6,565.00
84,724,900.00
(finlnc.
2.402,
fBCO,fBCO'SE'9750)
TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR
MARSHA
YEAR
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
AVERAGE
:~:;
P. GAINES
MARKET VALUE
9,307,088,844
9,341,115,322
8,950,363,671
8,754,294,208
8,748,563,273
10,741,630,111
11,360,437,622
11,757,018,571
12,487,089,694
13,133,822,401
13,616,061,360
14,438,824,765
(713) 341-3710
Fax: (713) 341-9267
TAXABLE
VALUE
% INCREASE
8,635,392,899
8,612,250,332
8,177,168,635
8,148,570,042
8,096,271,718
8,363,648,226
8,860,496,306
9,192,411,355
9,714,687,645
10,268,981,301
10,625,866,524
11,237,529,112
-0.27%
-5.05%
-0.35%
-0.64%
3.30%
5.94%
3.75%
5.68%
5.71%
3.48%
5.76%
INCREASE FROM 1991 TO 1996
IN TAXABLE VALUE
TAX RATE
0.3525
0.3925
0.4080
0.4633
0.5227
0.5600
0.5900
0.6600
0.6598
0.6570
0.6470
0.6441
LEVY
30,439,759.97
33,803,082.55
33,362,848.03
37,752,325.00
42,319,212.27
46,836,430.07
52,276,928.21
60,669,914.94
64,097,509.08
67,467,207.15
68,749,356.41
72,380,925.01
GAIN OR LOSS
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
75,999,971.26
79,799,969.82
83,789,968.32
87,979,466.73
92,378,440.07
96,997,362.07
3,619,046.25
3,799,998.56
3,989,998.49
4,189,498.42
4,398,973.34
4,618,922.00
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
100,877,256.55
104,912,346.82
109,108,840.69
113,473,194.32
118,012,122.09
122,732,606.97
3,879,894.48
4,035,090.26
4,196,493.87
4,364,353.63
4,538,927.77
4,720,484.88
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
0.6441
126,414,585.18
130,207,022.74
134,113,233.42
138,136,630.42
142,280,729.33
146,549,151.21
150,945,625.75
155,473,994.52
160,138,214.36
3,881,978.21
3,792,437.56
3,906,210.68
4,023,397.00
4,144,098.91
4,268,421.88
4,396,474.54
4,528;368.77
4,664,219.84
3,363,322.58
-440,234.52
4,389,476.97
4,566,887.27
4,517,217.80
5,440,498.14
8,392,986.74
3,427,594.14
3,369,698.07
1,282,149.26
3,631,568.60
5.05%
5.00%
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
11,799,405,568
12,389,375,846
13,008,844,638
13,659,286,870
14,342,251,214
15,059,363,774
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
15,661,738,325
16,288,207,858
16,939,736,173
17,617,325,620
18,322,018,644
19,054,899,390
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
19,626,546,372
20,215,342,763
20,821,803,046
21,446,457,137
22,089,850,851
22,752,546,377
23,435,122,768
24,138,176,451
24,862,321,745
4.00%
3.00%
PREPARED BY
JUDY HARMS
01/08/97
P.O. Box 399
•
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ABILIlY OF COUNlY TO MEET DEBT SERVICE
WITHOUT TAX INCREASE
YEAR
DEBT SERVICE
% INCREASE
CUMULATIVE GAIN IN
TAX LEVY@.6441
1997
2,662,500
5%
3,619,046
1998
2,591,875
5%
7,419,044
1999
2,521,250
5%
11,409,043
2000
2,450,625
5%
15.598,541
2001
4,901,250
5%
19,997,515
2002
4,760,000
5%
24,616,437
2003
4,618,750
4%
28,496,331
2004
4,477,500
4%
32,531.421
2005
4,336,250
4%
36,727,915
2006
4,195,000
4%
41,092,269
2007
4,053,750
4%
45,631,197
2008
3,912,500
4%
50,351,681
2009
3,771,250
3%
54,033,660
2010
3,630,000
3%
57,826,097
2011
3,488,750
30/0
61,732,308
2012
3,347,500
3%
65,755,705
2013
3,206,250
3%
69,899,804
2014
3,065,000
3%
74,168,226
2015
2,923,750
3%
78,564,700
2016
2,782,500
3%
83,093,069
2017
2,641,250
3%
87,757,289
~
V
ABILITY OF COUNTY TO MEET DEBT SERVICE
WTIHOUT TAX INCREASE
DEBT SERVICE
2018
1,532,500
3%
$91,757,289
2019
1,461,875
3%
$97,509,706
2020
1,391,250
3%
$102,606,424
2021
1,328,625
3%
$107,856,044
ASSUMES:
5% GROWTH 1997 THRU 2002
% INCREASE
CUMULATIVE GAIN IN
TAX LEVY@.6441
YEAR
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COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT
(281) 341-8640
Fax (281) 341-8642
Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., CPPB
County Purchasing Agent
January 9, 1997
TO:
Office of the County JUdge
SUBJECT:
Agenda Items Commissioners Court January 14,1997
1.
2.
Authorize advertising for the following:
a.
Statements of Qualifications for City of Kendleton water and sewer system
analysis (CDBG funds).
b.
Sale of three buildings.
c.
Lease of space in Courthouse for shoe shine booth.
Consider taking action on the following bids:
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
Excavator - Bid #96-099.
General motors repair parts - Bid #97-012.
Ford motor repair parts - Bid #97-013.
15 Passenger van - Bid #97-016.
Consider 45 day extension from Evans Construction pursuant to Bid #96-094.
500 Liberty Street.
Suite 103 • 301 Jackson.
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BID TABULATION
TERM CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
GENERAL MOTORS REPAIR PARTS
FOR FORT BEND COUNTY
BID #97-012
NO BIDS RECEIVED
RECAPITULATION OF BID
Commissioners Court approval:
Legal Notice run in newspaper:
Individual notices mailed:
Bid packets picked up or mailed:
Bids received:
Bid opening date:
November 26, 1996
December 15 & 22, 1996
16
4
o
December 30, 1996
BID TABULATION
TERM CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
FORD MOTOR REPAIR PARTS
FOR FORT BEND COUNTY
BID #97-013
Champion Ford, Inc.
14515 Auto Parkway
Houston, Texas 77083
31%
Mac Haik Ford
10333 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77024
30%
RECAPITULAITON OF BID
Commissioners Court Approval:
Bids received:
Bid opening date:
Bid award recommendation:
November 26, 1996
December 15 & 22, 1996
18
8
3
December 30, 1996
Russell & Smith Ford @ 35% off of List Price.
BID TABULATION
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) OR MORE
NEW FULL SIZE 15-PASSENGER VAN
BID #97-016
Helfinan Ford
12220 SWFwy
Stafford, TX
97 Ford 350 Super Club
Wagon
$19,899.40
Marshall Ford Mercury
905 Austin St.
Hempstead, TX
97 Ford E350
$20,245.00
Interstate Ford
20403 145 North
Spring, TX
97 Ford
$20,259.00
Crown Dodge
11890 Old Katy Rd.
Houston, TX
Dodge B3500 Maxi-Wagon
$20,668.00 - Proposed
vehicle does not meet
specifications, wheelbase
does not meet minimum
requirements.
RECAPITULATION OF BID
Commissioners Court approval:
Bids received:
Bid opening date:
December 10, 1996
December 15 & 22, 1996
38
8
5
December 30, 1996
Bid award recommendation:
Philpott Ford @ $19,819.00
Funding: Juvenile 2 each
010-018-0180-1010
E & C CONTRACTING. INC TEL:713-242-3538
EC
Jan 02.97
Evans Construction
13:59 No,003 P.02
P.o.1IOI< 11151. !IlIpr lAIlld. 'h 1741f1
(713) 243-1810' Fa. UM53l1
.January 2, 1997
Ft. Bend County
1124 Blume Rd.
Rosanburg, Texas
77471
Attn. Manuel Zamora, Cuunty Auditor
Pebbie Kaminski, Purchasing Agent
R.t Ft. BQnd County Re~ycling
we are requesting
time thp concr8ts
199'7, no concrete
Evans
A. Evans
Construction
1'tbcrecy. e'it.
Exton61on
an sKtension of 45 days ti_ f"ni .. the
work 15 completsd. As of January 1,
work has been perftlrllled.
!03::tBd_,
l:I!
Center Renovation
~
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING BILLS FOR FORT BEND COUNTY FOR THE YEAR
1997
/4.Plof the Commissioners Court with the following present:
County Judge
Commissioner,
Precinct 1
Commissioner,
Precinct 2
Commissioner,
Precinct 3
Commissioner,
Precinct 4
Now, therefore, be it resolved upon the motion of Commissioner
~»
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the bills be approved as presented :lert
.*-**.*.******..
APPROVED
********-**********
Time Adjourned or Recessed:
_
~
duly put and carried, it is ordered that
Grayless, County Auditor.
Date:
Time Reconvened:
a.,),
~
Adjust salary for Vickie Agee to $998.02 bi-weekly, effective November 30, 1996.
Tate & Lee, L.L.P.
Attorneys
206 SOUTH 2ND STREET
RICHMOND. TEXAS 77469
Richard L. Tate
Lisa Ann Lee
TELECOPIER 12B1I 341-1003
12B1I341-0077
January 9, 1997
Mr. Gilbert Jalomo
Director of Purchasing
Fort Bend County Courthouse
P. O. Box 520
Re:
Purchase of buildings located in Fulshear, Texas
Dear Gilbert:
I am interested in purchasing the buildings currently located on the county yard in
Fulshear, Texas. I did not understand at the earlier auction that the buildings were offered for
sale. Therefore, I did not submit a bid on the buildings.
However, I am willing to pay the county $100.00, and to pay the cost of moving the
.
building for the yellow administrative building. I am also willing to pay $100.00 and to pay th~ (; ...L/
. cost of moving the building for the white garage building with the large overhead doors
}~.
Please let me know ifthere are any other procedures Ineed to follow in submitting an
offer to the county.
'1AAA(L.dllfttbard L. Tate
RLT:pd
tateljaJomo.ltr
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At..(
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Fort Bend Parkway Road District
Ms. Kathy Hynson
Fort Bend Treasurer
309 S. 4th Street, Room 514
Dear Ms. Hynson:
The Fort Bend Parkway Association, the County Attorney and/or the County Engineer, and
the Fort Bend Parkway Road District have all reviewed the invoice or invoices listed below and
recommends it for payment.
Invoice for Services to Fort Bend Parkway Road District:
Provider
Herald Coaster
Ioy # or Date
Amount
403329
$261.45
A copy of this invoice or invoices is attached. The original invoice or invoices has been
provided to you previously. This is your authority to make payments to the providers listed.
Very truly yours,
~~~tIL
Mikeozell,
County
Date:
F:\RPJl189\FOR801lLTRS\BILL.APP
Attachment
J~dge
1- 111-
f17
APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT OF INVOICES
P. O. Box 368
Richmond, TX 77469
ATIN:
The Honorable Mike Rozell, Fort Bend County Judge
Gentlemen:
Ihave reviewed the invoice or invoices listed below and recommend it for payment:
Inyoice for Services to Fort Bend Parkway Road District:
Provider
Herald Coaster
Ioy # or Date
Amount
$261.45
403329
A copy of the invoice or invoices is attached.
Very truly yours,
C_-L..~_
~.L0~~~c{J~
eIlW"Bud" Childers
Fo Ben County Attorney
Dat .
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Attachments
k,
96-12-30
15:39
Vinson &Elkins
ATTORNEYS
AT LAW
96-12-30
1,'1
9IN
20-0-
& ELKINS LL.P.
VINSON
2300 FIRST CITY TOWER
100 I FANNIN
HOUSTON,
TEXAS
STREET
96-12-30
77002·67'0
Q4928-NI
TELEPHONE (713) 758·2122
FAX (713) 758-2346
WRITER'S
WRITER'S
TELEPHONE
FAX
(713) 615-5189
(713) 758-2380
December 27, 1996
Ms. Norma Landry
Office of the County Judge
P. O. Box 368
Richmond, 1J( 77469
Re:
Fort Bend Parkway Road District Meeting
Dear Norma:
Enclosed is an agenda for a Road District meeting for January 14, 1997. The bill to be
approved at the meeting is as follows:
Herald Coaster
$261.45
1nv.#403329
Also enclosed is the approval of the Fort Bend Parkway Association signed by two board
members and a form for the Judge to sign after the bill is approved at the District meeting. A copy
of the bill together with the approval of the Association has also been sent to Ben Childers requesting
his approval of this bill. By copy of this letter the original bill has been sent to Kathy Hynson which
will be held by her until all of the approvals have been sent to her.
Thanks for your help in this matter.
Very truly yours,
VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P.
Q7P(,~,
tfo'y -L. Nail
Office of Robert R. Randolph
F:\RROI89\FORlO'7\L TRS\LANDR Y, 04
Enclosure
HOUSTON
DALLAS
WASHINGTON,
D.C.
AUSTIN
MOSCOW
LONDON
SINGAPORE
Page 2
December 27, 1996
cc:
Ms. Kathy Hynson
Fort Bend Treasurer
309 S. 4th Street, Room 514
Richmond, TX 77469
Fort Bend Parkway Association
P. O. Box 368
A1TN:
The Honorable Mike Rozell, Fort Bend County Judge
Gentlemen:
The Fort Bend Parkway Association has reviewed the invoice or invoices listed below and, subject to the
approval of the Fort Bend County Engineer andlor Fort Bend County Allomey, recommends them for payment:
Inyoice for Services to Fort Bend Parkway Association:
Provider
Joy. #
Of
Amount
Date
None
Invoice for Services to Fort Bend Parkway Road District:
PrOvider
Herald Coaster
loy #
OT
Amount
Date
$261.45
403329
A copy of the invoice or invoices is attached.
Very truly yours,
Printed Name:
Date:
II
F:\RRO\89\FORlO1\L TRS\BIU...APP
Attachment
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Fort Bend's Dally Newspaper
Published Daily - Sunday through F"day
1902 S. Fourth • Rosentlerg, Texas 77471
Telephone - 232-3737 or 342-4474
I
10/31/96
1
PAGE
REMIT
403329
To:
P.O.Box 1088
Rosenberg. Texas 77471
RANDOLP~1, ROBERT
FT BEND PARKWAY RD OIS #1
V ~ E /1001 FANNIN
2800 FIRST CITY TOWER
HOUSTON. TEXAS
77002-6760
PLEASE RETURN TOP PORTION OF THIS STATEMENT WITH PAYMENT
TERMS-NET 30 DAYS. ALL PAST DUE CHARGES SUBJECT TO SERVICE CHARGE 1'/,% PER MONTH. $1.00 MINIMUM
••
•
••
•
RATE
CHARGES
BALANCE FORWARD.
LEGAL
'96 PROP TAX RATES
0/01/96
0/10/96
PAYMENTS
AMOUNT
.00
261. 45
261. 45
•
BALANCe
FORWARD,
TOTAL PAYMENTS
ADJUSTED
RATE
EARNED
TOTAL INCHES
-
.00
Due and payable in
Ft. Bend County. Texas
.00
.00
--
------
-
BALANCE DUE
DiSCOUNT
If PAID BY 20TH
- ---
---
.00
--
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261. 45
PAY AMOUNT
IN THIS BLOCK
f)dJjlj
~d~LISHER'S
AFFIDAVIT· .
CJ[p PlOp / 01f-
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BEND.
___-Before.me._the-undersigned-authority,
on.this.day.-per.sonally.-appeared. Clyde C,"Kdng.-Jr. who being
by me duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the Publisher of the Herald-Coaster.
that said
newspaper is regularly published in Fort Bend County. Texas, and generally circulated in Fort Bend
County. Texas, and that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following date(s)
to wit:
(CLIPPING) (S)
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01~
Subscribe and sworn to before me this the
--lD.!!:
day of
~11.c
.A.D.
19-,-,{{JI~
to certify which witness my hand and seal of
office.
PAlMA BENDER
NoW, Puhlit. $ble 01 fllas
IIr ConI""""" b~". 10/13/96
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1996 PROPERTy TAXiRATES ·,.,:·_~"~~~j~O>.
IN FORT property
BEND
PA:RKWAY':ROADDISTRi@T~
This notice concerns
tax rates for Fort IIeIid
Road
ts lDfnnnation about ~Ui rates.
_.y
1996
District.1I .......
Last year's tax rale is the aetuaI rale the taxing unit used to determine property'~'last
year"ThiJ year'. ~
tan'ite'liould
impose the same tntaltaxes as last year if you compare properties taxed in botJi)e8ii.ThIs ~'!rOllbacl tiil.. t8lils'lliOht8\lest.;
tax rale the tsxing unit can set before taxpay.... can start t8x rolJback procedureo.lJi each Case theSe rates are found bj.diV!diDa:
the total amount nf taxes by the tax base (the total value of taxable property) with 8cljUitmenis as riiqUired by _
Jaw. The'rates
are given pcr $100 of'property valUe..
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Last Year's tax nte:
Last y
s operating taxes
Last y
Last y
Last y
Last y
s debt taxes
s total taxes
s tax base
s Intaltax rate
Total'
Paymeot
,
,
;
Principle, Interest.
and Fee 1996
Tola! "'Iuired for 1996 debt service
- Amount Paid from funds listed in schedule A
- Excess Collections last year
= Total to be paid from taxes in 1996
't Amount added in anticipation that the unit will
collect only 100,00% its taxes in 1996
= Total Debt Levy
,
•$1,000.00
$178,003.75
.'
$178,003.75
$ 66,334.75
,$
!,OO
$111,669.00
$
,".00
$lH,669.00
This notice contains a summary of actual effective and rollback tax rates' calculations. You can inspect a copy of the full
calculations at: Jane Long Annex, 500 Liberty, Richmond, Texas 77469.
.
Name of person preparing this notice Marsha P. Gaines, RTA
Title Fort Bend County Tax AccessorlCoUector
Date Prepared October 7, 1996

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