Meeting
TARRANT COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
   
  Commissioners Courtroom
Tarrant County Administration Building
100 East Weatherford Street, 5th Floor
Fort Worth, Texas 76196
   
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 – 10:00 AM
 
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10:00 A.M. OPEN MEETING, BRIEFING AGENDA AND PUBLIC HEARINGS IN COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
10:00 A.M. CLOSED MEETING UPON COMPLETION OF OPEN MEETING OR 10:00 A.M., WHICHEVER IS LATER
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING SHALL CONTINUE FROM HOUR-TO-HOUR AND DAY-TO-DAY UNTIL OFFICIALLY ADJOURNED.
 
I.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II.
INVOCATION
III.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF TEXAS
IV.
AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS
V.
COMMISSIONERS COURT ANNOUNCEMENTS
VI.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A.
Minutes for Regular Meeting of March 15, 2022
VII.
PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A.
Proclamation - Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. 45th Gala "The Future is Now - Keeping History Relevant" (Commissioner Brooks)
VIII.
CONSENT AGENDA
All items with asterisks (**) are a part of the Consent Agenda. Public hearing and review are held collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be heard separately.
A.
Approval of Consent Agenda
IX.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
Public Hearing - To Approve the Installation of Speed Limit Signs on Pyramid Boulevard from Jenkins Drive to Farris Way
B.
Public Hearing - To Approve the Installation of Speed Limit Signs on Gebron Drive from Jenkins Drive to Farris Way
X.
REPORTS AND BUSINESS
A.
Administrator (G.K. Maenius)
1.
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Activities Associated with the Impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Tarrant County Citizens, Businesses and County Government Operations
2.
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Tarrant County American Rescue Plan Act Fiscal Recovery Fund Program Budget
3.
Discussion and Actions Regarding the Issuance of Debt Related to the 2021 County Bond Election and Refunding of Current County Debt
4.
Approval of a Services Agreement between Tarrant County and Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. Related to the Engagement of U3 Advisors for a Needs Assessment for Texas A&M University
5.
Approval of a Subrecipient Agreement with Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc. for the Fleet Improvement Project as Part of Tarrant County's Fiscal Recovery Funds Program
6.
Approval of a Subrecipient Agreement with Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County for the Facilities Expansion Project as Part of Tarrant County's Fiscal Recovery Funds Program
7.
** Receive and File Letter of Approval of 2022 Continuing Education Credit Plan for Certain County Commissioners
8.
** Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and Trinity Metro for Local Match Participation as Part of the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program Grant
9.
** Approval of Professional Services Contract with Jeff Nicholson
10.
**Approval of an Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor for the 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
11.
** Approval the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Treatment Extension Act Part A Subrecipient Contract Renewal with AIDS Outreach Center and Tarrant County Hospital District – Healing Wings – HIV Administrative Agency
12.
** Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Part D Notice of Award – HIV Administrative Agency
13.
** Approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Treatment Extension Act Part A Subrecipient Contract with Tarrant County Hospital District– HIV Administrative Agency
14.
** Approval of HAP Contracts and/or Contract Amendments between Landlords and Tarrant County, d/b/a Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office
15.
** Approval of an Exception to the Travel Policy for Within Region Travel - Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
16.
** Approval of an Exception to the Travel Policy for Within Region Travel - Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
17.
** Approval of Out-of-State Travel Requests
18.
** Receive and File Briefing Agenda
B.
Auditor (Renee Tidwell)
1.
Receive and File the Auditor's Report of the Registry of the Court Accounts Held by the County Clerk as of September 30, 2021
2.
Receive and File the Auditor's Report of the Registry of the Court Accounts Held by the District Clerk as of September 30, 2021
3.
** Receive and File the Auditor's Report of the Review of Financial and System Controls for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
C.
Budget and Risk Management (Helen Giese)
1.
**Approval of Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriation Adjustments
2.
** Receive and File Risk Management Board Minutes - March 9, 2022
D.
Criminal District Attorney (Sharen Wilson)
1.
Receive Summary of Action Taken in Response to Allegations of Improper Conduct and Mishandling of Cases at Tarrant County Family Courts and Other Entities
E.
Elections Administration (Heider Garcia)
1.
Approval of an Order of Special Election Calling a Constitutional Amendment Special Election on May 7, 2022
F.
Facilities Management (Marvin Reyes)
1.
Approval of a Professional Service Contract with Baird Hampton & Brown for Engineering Services Related to the Design of the Resource Connection Sewer Infrastructure
2.
Approval of a Professional Service Contract with Baird Hampton & Brown for Engineering Services related to the Design of the Resource connection Domestic Water System Isolation Valve Replacement
3.
** Approval of First Amendment to the Artwork Loan Agreement with Art Fairchild for the Sator Cube Sculpture Located on the Front Lawn of the Subcourthouse in Arlington
G.
Human Resources (Tina Glenn)
1.
Receive and File the Personnel Agenda
2.
Approval of a Waiver of Terminal Benefits – Human Resources
3.
Approval of a Waiver of Terminal Benefits – Medical Examiner’s Office
4.
Approval of Out-of-Class Pay Extension – Criminal District Attorney’s Office
5.
Approval of Changes to the Table of Organization – Constable, Precinct 5 and Constable, Precinct 8
6.
Approval of Leave and Pay Options Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
7.
Approval of the Delta Care USA Group Dental Service Contract with Alpha Dental Programs, Inc.
H.
Public Health (Vinny Taneja)
1.
** Approval of Amendment No. 4 to the Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Tarrant County and the Department of State Health Services for the North Texas Syndromic Surveillance Program
I.
Purchasing (Melissa Lee)
1.
RFP No. 2022-039 - Annual Contract for Website Improvement Automation Product - Information Technology - Siteimprove, Inc. - $77,517.00
a)Award Recommendation
b)Contract Approval
2.
RFP No. 2022-054 - Annual Contract for Reconnecting Youth Program - Juvenile Services - Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. - $89,946.33
a)Award Recommendation
b)Contract Approval
3.
Bid No. 2022-072 - Annual Contract for Purchase of Dump Trucks and Haul Trucks - All Precincts - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price
a)Award Recommendation
4.
Bid No. 2022-073 - Annual Contract for Tractors and Boom Mowers - All Precincts - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price
a)Award Recommendation
5.
Bid No. 2022-079 - Annual Contract for Toner Cartridges and Maintenance Supplies for Inkjet and Laser Printers - Countywide - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price and Discount From List Price
a)Award Recommendation
6.
Bid No. 2022-081 - Annual Contract for Carpet, Tile, and Miscellaneous Flooring Materials and Services – Facilities Management - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price and Discount From List Price
a)Award Recommendation
7.
Bid No. 2022-082 - Annual Contract for Automotive and Light Truck Body Repair - Countywide - Read’s Collision, LLC - Discount from List Price
a)Award Recommendation
8.
Bid No. 2022-067 - Rescind Court Order No. 137589 and Approve Annual Contract for Tactical Gear - Sheriff's Office - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price and Discount from List Price
a) Rescind Court Order #137589
b) Award Recommendation
9.
Acceptance of Rebate Check - Bid No. 2020-003 - Annual Contract for Office Supplies and Other Miscellaneous Products - Countywide - Staples Contract and Commercial, LLC - $132,935.03
a)Approve Acceptance of Rebate
10.
**RFP No. 2017-068 - Enterprise Disease Surveillance and Management System - Public Health - Commonwealth Informatics, Inc. - Exercise Fifth and Final Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
a) Contract Renewal
b) Contract Approval
11.
** Bid No. 2020-137 - Annual Contract for Computer Accessories, Peripherals, and Other Miscellaneous Hardware - Countywide - Various Vendors - Second and Final Option for Renewal - Same Discount from List Price
a)Contract Renewal
12.
** Bid No. 2021-061 - Annual Contract for Prisoner Extradition Services - Sheriff's Office and Juvenile Services - US Corrections, LLC - Exercise First and Final Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices
a)Contract Renewal
13.
** RFP No. 2020-207 - Business Process Management and Strategic Consulting - Information Technology - Solutions Cube Group LLC - $19,500.00
a)Contract Approval
14.
** Bid No. 2020-097 - Annual Contract for Electrical Services - Countywide - Dennis Services, LLC - $27,544.17
a)Acceptance of Payment Bond
15.
** Hart InterCivic, Inc. - Thermal Ballot Paper for Hart InterCivic's Verity Voting System - Elections Administration
a)Sole Source Designation
16.
** Authorization to Submit Procurement Card Account Application Form to JPMorgan Chase Bank for Tarrant County Procurement Card - Sheriff's Office
17.
** Annual Contracts Eligible for Renewal Within Ninety Days
18.
**Permission to Take Bids/RFPs
J.
Sheriff's Department (Bill Waybourn)
1.
**Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Tarrant County, Acting By and Through the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, and the City of Fort Worth for the Fort Worth Police Department Intelligence Exchange Program
2.
**Acceptance of Grant Extension Supplemental Funding and Extension of the Original Memorandum of Understanding between Tarrant County and City of Dallas for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force 
K.
Tax Assessor-Collector (Wendy Burgess)
1.
** Approval of Property Tax Refunds
L.
Transportation Services (Randy Skinner)
1.
** Approval of Final Plat - Grants Lane Addition - Precinct 4
2.
** Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Everman Related to the Tarrant County Flood Assessment and Master Drainage Study
M.
County Judge and Commissioners
1.
Interlocal Agreement, Precinct 1 (Commissioner Brooks)
a)
Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of Everman to Reconstruct Christopher Drive from Everman Parkway to Marlene Street
b)
Approval to Begin an Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of Everman to Reconstruct Christopher Drive from Everman Parkway to Marlene Street
2.
Interlocal Agreement, Precinct 3 (Commissioner Fickes)
a)
Approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of Keller for Work to Rehabilitate and Resurface Shady Lane North from Rapp Road to Bear Creek Park Entrance
b)
Approval to Begin Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of Keller for Work to Rehabilitate and Resurface Shady Lane North from Rapp Road to Bear Creek Park Entrance
3.
Interlocal Agreement, Precinct 4 (Commissioner Johnson)
a)
Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Birdville Independent School District for the Reconstruct and Asphalt Overlay of the Parking Lot at Haltom Middle School
b)
Approval to Begin Interlocal Agreement with Birdville Independent School District for the Reconstruct and Asphalt Overlay of the Parking Lot at Haltom Middle School
N.
Appointments to Various Boards
1.
Action Concerning Appointments to Tax Increment Finance District Boards
2.
Action Concerning Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Committees
XI.
APPROVAL OF BONDS AND CERTIFICATES OF SELF-INSURANCE
Setting of the official bond of self-insurance amounts and/or approval of bond or certificate of self-insurance for person elected or appointed in the past 60 days.
XII.
VARIOUS CLAIMS AND ADDENDUM
A.
Approval of Claims and Addendum
XIII.
BRIEFING
A.
Current and Emerging Health Issues
The Public Health Department will update the Commissioners Court on current and emerging health issues in Tarrant County including COVID-19, West Nile Virus and Influenza. This will be a standing item on the Commissioners Court Agenda as long as necessary.
B.
Tax Abatement - Arlington Commons Development - Phases 1D, II, and 1B, Arlington
The Commissioners Court will receive information on a request for tax incentives for the last three phases of the redevelopment of deteriorated sites along East Lamar Boulevard to a new, high-end apartments and mixed-use development.
XIV.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
XV.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
XVI.
CLOSED MEETING
A.
Pending or Contemplated Litigation
B.
Real Estate Matters
C.
Personnel Matters
1.
County Criminal Court No. 10 Judge 
2.
Constable, Precinct 4
D.
Advice of Counsel
E.
Security Related Issues
F.
Contract Deliberations
G.
Economic Development Prospects
Closed Meeting upon completion of Open Meeting or at 10:00 a.m., whichever is later:
(A)  to discuss advice about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the County under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflict with the Texas Open Meeting Act, pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code;  
(B)  to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code;  
(C)  to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaint or charge against an officer or employee pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code;  
(D)  to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices, or a security audit, pursuant to Section 551.076, Texas Government Code; and
(E)  to deliberate the business and financial issues related to a contract being negotiated, pursuant to Section 551.0725, Texas Government Code.
(F)  to deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the County has received from a business prospect that the County seeks to have locate, stay, or expand near the County and with which the County is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect, pursuant to Section 551.087(1), Texas Government Code.
 
XVI.
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED
XVII.
ADJOURNMENT