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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Commissioners Courtroom 710 S. Main Street, Georgetown August 27, 2024 9:30 A.M.

The Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in Regular Session at the above location, date, and time to consider the items set forth below. It is the intent of the Commissioners Court to have a quorum physically present at the meeting. Up to two (2) Commissioners Court members may participate by videoconference call in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

1. Review and approval of minutes.

2. Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.

1. Review and approval of minutes.

2. Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.

CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 3 – 25 )

23. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Lodges at Open Acres Ranch subdivision – Precinct 4.

REGULAR AGENDA

26. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve an Order for Interment by cremation of deceased (Domingo Pascual Bosquez) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas, where the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.

28. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the issuance of a county-wide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge the authority to lift the order banning outdoor burning if conditions improve.

29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the General Fund.

30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditure for the District Court and Justice of the Peace, Pct #3 for Juror and Grand Juror Payments.

31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the imposition or removal of optional fees for Calendar Year 2025 as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code, including the County Road and Bridge Fund fee, not to exceed $10, and the Child Safety fee, not to exceed $1.50, and the submission of the required notification form to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

32. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of contract #T4960, Benefits Broker and Consultant, renewal term #1, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, per the attached documentation, with Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLC, for the 12-month term of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

33. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Consent to Contract Assignment between Knight Security (the Assignor), and Mobile Communications America (MCA) (the Assignee) relating to the Juvenile Justice Center security upgrades, and authorizing the execution of the Consent to Assignment.

34. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract Amendment for Professional Services Agreement (PSA) #2024254 with Todd C. Harris, P.C. for Dental Services at the Williamson County Jail for the not-to-exceed amount of $168,500.00 for the term of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, and exempting this service from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Sec. 2254.002 (2)(A)(v) Medicine and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

35. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP60 Countywide Disaster Related Debris Removal Services to the highest scoring proposer, CrowderGulf, LLC, and authorizing the execution of associated documents.

36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and BLGY, Inc. being dated effective April 5, 2022 relating to the Juvenile Justice Center Addition.

37. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Beck Architecture, LLC relating to the Taylor Annex Tax Office Expansion (P638).

38. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the extension of Contract #22IFB151 for Tree Limb Chipping, renewal #2, for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract, with RHB Construction Inc, and authorizing execution of the renewal agreement.

39. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission (THC), required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigation on the Seward Junction Loop North project, a Road Bond project in Commissioner Precinct 2. Project: P598

40. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Research (CAR), for archaeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the Seward Junction Loop North Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 2. Project: P598.

41. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amended Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Tomasa Terry Gola as Independent Executor of the estate of Alex Gola a/k/a Alex Vacle Gola, Sr. regarding the proposed acquisition of property required for the construction of the E. Wilco Highway Segment 2 project (Parcel 34/34-1). Funding Source: TANS P588

42. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Vale Building Group, LLC regarding a temporary right to use a portion of the property for the purpose of constructing the County Road 255 expansion project.(Parcel 17TCE) Funding Source: TANS P588

43. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Woodlake Outdoor (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Hero Way project (Parcel 204). Funding Source: TANS P588

44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Blake Stifflemire (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Bagdad Rd. @ CR 279 proejct (Parcel 16). Funding Source: Road Bonds P343

45. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Brian P. Donohoo and Carmeleta Donohoo to acquire approximately 6.49 AC required for the future proposed E. Wilco Highway construction project. Funding Source: LRTP P457

46. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Raymond Trust N.A. Corporate Trustee of the Alexander Warden Self-Settled Special Needs Trust to acquire 0.063 AC required for the construction of the CR 313 project (Parcel 4). Funding Source: LRTP P457

47. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Diane Barr, Clyde Barr and Charles R. Barr to acquire 0.535 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcel 1). Funding Source: LRTP P457

48. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Charles R. Barr and Rosa Barr to acquire 0.020 AC and 0.163 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcels 3A and 3B). Funding Source: LRTP P457

49. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the CIty of Taylor, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

50. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the City of Hutto, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

51. 9:30 AM Hold Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 County Budget

52. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget.

53. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 Road and Bridge Fund Budget.

55. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Order.

56. 9:30 a.m. Public hearing on the proposed 2024 total tax rate of 40.0948 cents per $100 of valuation for Williamson County and Williamson County R/FM.

57. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the 2024 tax rates for Williamson County General Fund, Debt Services, and Road and Bridge Fund.

26. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve an Order for Interment by cremation of deceased (Domingo Pascual Bosquez) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas, where the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.

28. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the issuance of a county-wide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge the authority to lift the order banning outdoor burning if conditions improve.

29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the General Fund.

30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditure for the District Court and Justice of the Peace, Pct #3 for Juror and Grand Juror Payments.

31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the imposition or removal of optional fees for Calendar Year 2025 as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code, including the County Road and Bridge Fund fee, not to exceed $10, and the Child Safety fee, not to exceed $1.50, and the submission of the required notification form to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

32. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of contract #T4960, Benefits Broker and Consultant, renewal term #1, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, per the attached documentation, with Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLC, for the 12-month term of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

33. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Consent to Contract Assignment between Knight Security (the Assignor), and Mobile Communications America (MCA) (the Assignee) relating to the Juvenile Justice Center security upgrades, and authorizing the execution of the Consent to Assignment.

34. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract Amendment for Professional Services Agreement (PSA) #2024254 with Todd C. Harris, P.C. for Dental Services at the Williamson County Jail for the not-to-exceed amount of $168,500.00 for the term of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, and exempting this service from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Sec. 2254.002 (2)(A)(v) Medicine and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

35. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP60 Countywide Disaster Related Debris Removal Services to the highest scoring proposer, CrowderGulf, LLC, and authorizing the execution of associated documents.

36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and BLGY, Inc. being dated effective April 5, 2022 relating to the Juvenile Justice Center Addition.

37. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Beck Architecture, LLC relating to the Taylor Annex Tax Office Expansion (P638).

38. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the extension of Contract #22IFB151 for Tree Limb Chipping, renewal #2, for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract, with RHB Construction Inc, and authorizing execution of the renewal agreement.

39. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission (THC), required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigation on the Seward Junction Loop North project, a Road Bond project in Commissioner Precinct 2. Project: P598

40. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Research (CAR), for archaeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the Seward Junction Loop North Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 2. Project: P598.

41. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amended Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Tomasa Terry Gola as Independent Executor of the estate of Alex Gola a/k/a Alex Vacle Gola, Sr. regarding the proposed acquisition of property required for the construction of the E. Wilco Highway Segment 2 project (Parcel 34/34-1). Funding Source: TANS P588

42. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Vale Building Group, LLC regarding a temporary right to use a portion of the property for the purpose of constructing the County Road 255 expansion project.(Parcel 17TCE) Funding Source: TANS P588

43. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Woodlake Outdoor (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Hero Way project (Parcel 204). Funding Source: TANS P588

44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Blake Stifflemire (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Bagdad Rd. @ CR 279 proejct (Parcel 16). Funding Source: Road Bonds P343

45. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Brian P. Donohoo and Carmeleta Donohoo to acquire approximately 6.49 AC required for the future proposed E. Wilco Highway construction project. Funding Source: LRTP P457

46. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Raymond Trust N.A. Corporate Trustee of the Alexander Warden Self-Settled Special Needs Trust to acquire 0.063 AC required for the construction of the CR 313 project (Parcel 4). Funding Source: LRTP P457

47. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Diane Barr, Clyde Barr and Charles R. Barr to acquire 0.535 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcel 1). Funding Source: LRTP P457

48. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Charles R. Barr and Rosa Barr to acquire 0.020 AC and 0.163 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcels 3A and 3B). Funding Source: LRTP P457

49. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the CIty of Taylor, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

50. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the City of Hutto, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

51. 9:30 AM Hold Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 County Budget

52. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget.

53. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 Road and Bridge Fund Budget.

55. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Order.

56. 9:30 a.m. Public hearing on the proposed 2024 total tax rate of 40.0948 cents per $100 of valuation for Williamson County and Williamson County R/FM.

57. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the 2024 tax rates for Williamson County General Fund, Debt Services, and Road and Bridge Fund.

EXECUTIVE SESSION "The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."

REGULAR AGENDA (continued)

68. Comments from Commissioners.

69. Public Comment Period. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public to address the Court regarding matters pertaining to or affecting Williamson County but that do not appear as an Agenda Item on a meeting’s Agenda. During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes to make his/her remarks and the maximum overall discussion time allowed for the Public Comment Period, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Court during such period, shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than five (5) speakers desire to speak during the Public Comment Period. Please note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.

68. Comments from Commissioners.

69. Public Comment Period. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public to address the Court regarding matters pertaining to or affecting Williamson County but that do not appear as an Agenda Item on a meeting’s Agenda. During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes to make his/her remarks and the maximum overall discussion time allowed for the Public Comment Period, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Court during such period, shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than five (5) speakers desire to speak during the Public Comment Period. Please note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.

The Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in Regular Session at the above location, date, and time to consider the items set forth below. It is the intent of the Commissioners Court to have a quorum physically present at the meeting. Up to two (2) Commissioners Court members may participate by videoconference call in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

1. Review and approval of minutes.

2. Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.

1. Review and approval of minutes.

2. Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.

CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 3 – 25 )

23. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Lodges at Open Acres Ranch subdivision – Precinct 4.

REGULAR AGENDA

26. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve an Order for Interment by cremation of deceased (Domingo Pascual Bosquez) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas, where the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.

28. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the issuance of a county-wide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge the authority to lift the order banning outdoor burning if conditions improve.

29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the General Fund.

30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditure for the District Court and Justice of the Peace, Pct #3 for Juror and Grand Juror Payments.

31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the imposition or removal of optional fees for Calendar Year 2025 as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code, including the County Road and Bridge Fund fee, not to exceed $10, and the Child Safety fee, not to exceed $1.50, and the submission of the required notification form to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

32. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of contract #T4960, Benefits Broker and Consultant, renewal term #1, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, per the attached documentation, with Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLC, for the 12-month term of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

33. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Consent to Contract Assignment between Knight Security (the Assignor), and Mobile Communications America (MCA) (the Assignee) relating to the Juvenile Justice Center security upgrades, and authorizing the execution of the Consent to Assignment.

34. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract Amendment for Professional Services Agreement (PSA) #2024254 with Todd C. Harris, P.C. for Dental Services at the Williamson County Jail for the not-to-exceed amount of $168,500.00 for the term of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, and exempting this service from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Sec. 2254.002 (2)(A)(v) Medicine and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

35. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP60 Countywide Disaster Related Debris Removal Services to the highest scoring proposer, CrowderGulf, LLC, and authorizing the execution of associated documents.

36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and BLGY, Inc. being dated effective April 5, 2022 relating to the Juvenile Justice Center Addition.

37. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Beck Architecture, LLC relating to the Taylor Annex Tax Office Expansion (P638).

38. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the extension of Contract #22IFB151 for Tree Limb Chipping, renewal #2, for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract, with RHB Construction Inc, and authorizing execution of the renewal agreement.

39. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission (THC), required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigation on the Seward Junction Loop North project, a Road Bond project in Commissioner Precinct 2. Project: P598

40. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Research (CAR), for archaeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the Seward Junction Loop North Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 2. Project: P598.

41. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amended Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Tomasa Terry Gola as Independent Executor of the estate of Alex Gola a/k/a Alex Vacle Gola, Sr. regarding the proposed acquisition of property required for the construction of the E. Wilco Highway Segment 2 project (Parcel 34/34-1). Funding Source: TANS P588

42. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Vale Building Group, LLC regarding a temporary right to use a portion of the property for the purpose of constructing the County Road 255 expansion project.(Parcel 17TCE) Funding Source: TANS P588

43. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Woodlake Outdoor (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Hero Way project (Parcel 204). Funding Source: TANS P588

44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Blake Stifflemire (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Bagdad Rd. @ CR 279 proejct (Parcel 16). Funding Source: Road Bonds P343

45. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Brian P. Donohoo and Carmeleta Donohoo to acquire approximately 6.49 AC required for the future proposed E. Wilco Highway construction project. Funding Source: LRTP P457

46. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Raymond Trust N.A. Corporate Trustee of the Alexander Warden Self-Settled Special Needs Trust to acquire 0.063 AC required for the construction of the CR 313 project (Parcel 4). Funding Source: LRTP P457

47. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Diane Barr, Clyde Barr and Charles R. Barr to acquire 0.535 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcel 1). Funding Source: LRTP P457

48. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Charles R. Barr and Rosa Barr to acquire 0.020 AC and 0.163 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcels 3A and 3B). Funding Source: LRTP P457

49. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the CIty of Taylor, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

50. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the City of Hutto, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

51. 9:30 AM Hold Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 County Budget

52. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget.

53. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 Road and Bridge Fund Budget.

55. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Order.

56. 9:30 a.m. Public hearing on the proposed 2024 total tax rate of 40.0948 cents per $100 of valuation for Williamson County and Williamson County R/FM.

57. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the 2024 tax rates for Williamson County General Fund, Debt Services, and Road and Bridge Fund.

26. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve an Order for Interment by cremation of deceased (Domingo Pascual Bosquez) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas, where the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.

28. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the issuance of a county-wide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge the authority to lift the order banning outdoor burning if conditions improve.

29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the General Fund.

30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditure for the District Court and Justice of the Peace, Pct #3 for Juror and Grand Juror Payments.

31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the imposition or removal of optional fees for Calendar Year 2025 as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code, including the County Road and Bridge Fund fee, not to exceed $10, and the Child Safety fee, not to exceed $1.50, and the submission of the required notification form to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

32. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of contract #T4960, Benefits Broker and Consultant, renewal term #1, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, per the attached documentation, with Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLC, for the 12-month term of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

33. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Consent to Contract Assignment between Knight Security (the Assignor), and Mobile Communications America (MCA) (the Assignee) relating to the Juvenile Justice Center security upgrades, and authorizing the execution of the Consent to Assignment.

34. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract Amendment for Professional Services Agreement (PSA) #2024254 with Todd C. Harris, P.C. for Dental Services at the Williamson County Jail for the not-to-exceed amount of $168,500.00 for the term of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, and exempting this service from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Sec. 2254.002 (2)(A)(v) Medicine and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

35. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP60 Countywide Disaster Related Debris Removal Services to the highest scoring proposer, CrowderGulf, LLC, and authorizing the execution of associated documents.

36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and BLGY, Inc. being dated effective April 5, 2022 relating to the Juvenile Justice Center Addition.

37. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Beck Architecture, LLC relating to the Taylor Annex Tax Office Expansion (P638).

38. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the extension of Contract #22IFB151 for Tree Limb Chipping, renewal #2, for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract, with RHB Construction Inc, and authorizing execution of the renewal agreement.

39. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission (THC), required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigation on the Seward Junction Loop North project, a Road Bond project in Commissioner Precinct 2. Project: P598

40. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Research (CAR), for archaeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the Seward Junction Loop North Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 2. Project: P598.

41. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amended Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Tomasa Terry Gola as Independent Executor of the estate of Alex Gola a/k/a Alex Vacle Gola, Sr. regarding the proposed acquisition of property required for the construction of the E. Wilco Highway Segment 2 project (Parcel 34/34-1). Funding Source: TANS P588

42. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Vale Building Group, LLC regarding a temporary right to use a portion of the property for the purpose of constructing the County Road 255 expansion project.(Parcel 17TCE) Funding Source: TANS P588

43. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Woodlake Outdoor (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Hero Way project (Parcel 204). Funding Source: TANS P588

44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Blake Stifflemire (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Bagdad Rd. @ CR 279 proejct (Parcel 16). Funding Source: Road Bonds P343

45. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Brian P. Donohoo and Carmeleta Donohoo to acquire approximately 6.49 AC required for the future proposed E. Wilco Highway construction project. Funding Source: LRTP P457

46. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Raymond Trust N.A. Corporate Trustee of the Alexander Warden Self-Settled Special Needs Trust to acquire 0.063 AC required for the construction of the CR 313 project (Parcel 4). Funding Source: LRTP P457

47. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Diane Barr, Clyde Barr and Charles R. Barr to acquire 0.535 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcel 1). Funding Source: LRTP P457

48. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Charles R. Barr and Rosa Barr to acquire 0.020 AC and 0.163 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcels 3A and 3B). Funding Source: LRTP P457

49. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the CIty of Taylor, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

50. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the City of Hutto, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

51. 9:30 AM Hold Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 County Budget

52. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget.

53. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 Road and Bridge Fund Budget.

55. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Order.

56. 9:30 a.m. Public hearing on the proposed 2024 total tax rate of 40.0948 cents per $100 of valuation for Williamson County and Williamson County R/FM.

57. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the 2024 tax rates for Williamson County General Fund, Debt Services, and Road and Bridge Fund.

EXECUTIVE SESSION "The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."

REGULAR AGENDA (continued)

68. Comments from Commissioners.

69. Public Comment Period. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public to address the Court regarding matters pertaining to or affecting Williamson County but that do not appear as an Agenda Item on a meeting’s Agenda. During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes to make his/her remarks and the maximum overall discussion time allowed for the Public Comment Period, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Court during such period, shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than five (5) speakers desire to speak during the Public Comment Period. Please note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.

68. Comments from Commissioners.

69. Public Comment Period. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public to address the Court regarding matters pertaining to or affecting Williamson County but that do not appear as an Agenda Item on a meeting’s Agenda. During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes to make his/her remarks and the maximum overall discussion time allowed for the Public Comment Period, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Court during such period, shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than five (5) speakers desire to speak during the Public Comment Period. Please note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.

Aug 27, 2024 Commissioners Court - Regular Session

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Commissioners Courtroom 710 S. Main Street, Georgetown August 27, 2024 9:30 A.M.

The Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in Regular Session at the above location, date, and time to consider the items set forth below. It is the intent of the Commissioners Court to have a quorum physically present at the meeting. Up to two (2) Commissioners Court members may participate by videoconference call in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

1. Review and approval of minutes.

2. Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.

1. Review and approval of minutes.

2. Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.

CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 3 – 25 )

23. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Lodges at Open Acres Ranch subdivision – Precinct 4.

REGULAR AGENDA

26. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve an Order for Interment by cremation of deceased (Domingo Pascual Bosquez) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas, where the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.

28. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the issuance of a county-wide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge the authority to lift the order banning outdoor burning if conditions improve.

29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the General Fund.

30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditure for the District Court and Justice of the Peace, Pct #3 for Juror and Grand Juror Payments.

31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the imposition or removal of optional fees for Calendar Year 2025 as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code, including the County Road and Bridge Fund fee, not to exceed $10, and the Child Safety fee, not to exceed $1.50, and the submission of the required notification form to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

32. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of contract #T4960, Benefits Broker and Consultant, renewal term #1, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, per the attached documentation, with Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLC, for the 12-month term of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

33. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Consent to Contract Assignment between Knight Security (the Assignor), and Mobile Communications America (MCA) (the Assignee) relating to the Juvenile Justice Center security upgrades, and authorizing the execution of the Consent to Assignment.

34. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract Amendment for Professional Services Agreement (PSA) #2024254 with Todd C. Harris, P.C. for Dental Services at the Williamson County Jail for the not-to-exceed amount of $168,500.00 for the term of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, and exempting this service from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Sec. 2254.002 (2)(A)(v) Medicine and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

35. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP60 Countywide Disaster Related Debris Removal Services to the highest scoring proposer, CrowderGulf, LLC, and authorizing the execution of associated documents.

36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and BLGY, Inc. being dated effective April 5, 2022 relating to the Juvenile Justice Center Addition.

37. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Beck Architecture, LLC relating to the Taylor Annex Tax Office Expansion (P638).

38. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the extension of Contract #22IFB151 for Tree Limb Chipping, renewal #2, for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract, with RHB Construction Inc, and authorizing execution of the renewal agreement.

39. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission (THC), required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigation on the Seward Junction Loop North project, a Road Bond project in Commissioner Precinct 2. Project: P598

40. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Research (CAR), for archaeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the Seward Junction Loop North Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 2. Project: P598.

41. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amended Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Tomasa Terry Gola as Independent Executor of the estate of Alex Gola a/k/a Alex Vacle Gola, Sr. regarding the proposed acquisition of property required for the construction of the E. Wilco Highway Segment 2 project (Parcel 34/34-1). Funding Source: TANS P588

42. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Vale Building Group, LLC regarding a temporary right to use a portion of the property for the purpose of constructing the County Road 255 expansion project.(Parcel 17TCE) Funding Source: TANS P588

43. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Woodlake Outdoor (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Hero Way project (Parcel 204). Funding Source: TANS P588

44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Blake Stifflemire (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Bagdad Rd. @ CR 279 proejct (Parcel 16). Funding Source: Road Bonds P343

45. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Brian P. Donohoo and Carmeleta Donohoo to acquire approximately 6.49 AC required for the future proposed E. Wilco Highway construction project. Funding Source: LRTP P457

46. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Raymond Trust N.A. Corporate Trustee of the Alexander Warden Self-Settled Special Needs Trust to acquire 0.063 AC required for the construction of the CR 313 project (Parcel 4). Funding Source: LRTP P457

47. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Diane Barr, Clyde Barr and Charles R. Barr to acquire 0.535 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcel 1). Funding Source: LRTP P457

48. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Charles R. Barr and Rosa Barr to acquire 0.020 AC and 0.163 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcels 3A and 3B). Funding Source: LRTP P457

49. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the CIty of Taylor, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

50. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the City of Hutto, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

51. 9:30 AM Hold Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 County Budget

52. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget.

53. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 Road and Bridge Fund Budget.

55. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Order.

56. 9:30 a.m. Public hearing on the proposed 2024 total tax rate of 40.0948 cents per $100 of valuation for Williamson County and Williamson County R/FM.

57. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the 2024 tax rates for Williamson County General Fund, Debt Services, and Road and Bridge Fund.

26. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve an Order for Interment by cremation of deceased (Domingo Pascual Bosquez) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas, where the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.

28. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the issuance of a county-wide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge the authority to lift the order banning outdoor burning if conditions improve.

29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the General Fund.

30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditure for the District Court and Justice of the Peace, Pct #3 for Juror and Grand Juror Payments.

31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the imposition or removal of optional fees for Calendar Year 2025 as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code, including the County Road and Bridge Fund fee, not to exceed $10, and the Child Safety fee, not to exceed $1.50, and the submission of the required notification form to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

32. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of contract #T4960, Benefits Broker and Consultant, renewal term #1, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, per the attached documentation, with Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLC, for the 12-month term of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

33. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Consent to Contract Assignment between Knight Security (the Assignor), and Mobile Communications America (MCA) (the Assignee) relating to the Juvenile Justice Center security upgrades, and authorizing the execution of the Consent to Assignment.

34. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract Amendment for Professional Services Agreement (PSA) #2024254 with Todd C. Harris, P.C. for Dental Services at the Williamson County Jail for the not-to-exceed amount of $168,500.00 for the term of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, and exempting this service from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Sec. 2254.002 (2)(A)(v) Medicine and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

35. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP60 Countywide Disaster Related Debris Removal Services to the highest scoring proposer, CrowderGulf, LLC, and authorizing the execution of associated documents.

36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and BLGY, Inc. being dated effective April 5, 2022 relating to the Juvenile Justice Center Addition.

37. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Beck Architecture, LLC relating to the Taylor Annex Tax Office Expansion (P638).

38. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the extension of Contract #22IFB151 for Tree Limb Chipping, renewal #2, for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract, with RHB Construction Inc, and authorizing execution of the renewal agreement.

39. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission (THC), required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigation on the Seward Junction Loop North project, a Road Bond project in Commissioner Precinct 2. Project: P598

40. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Research (CAR), for archaeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the Seward Junction Loop North Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 2. Project: P598.

41. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amended Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Tomasa Terry Gola as Independent Executor of the estate of Alex Gola a/k/a Alex Vacle Gola, Sr. regarding the proposed acquisition of property required for the construction of the E. Wilco Highway Segment 2 project (Parcel 34/34-1). Funding Source: TANS P588

42. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Vale Building Group, LLC regarding a temporary right to use a portion of the property for the purpose of constructing the County Road 255 expansion project.(Parcel 17TCE) Funding Source: TANS P588

43. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Woodlake Outdoor (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Hero Way project (Parcel 204). Funding Source: TANS P588

44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Blake Stifflemire (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Bagdad Rd. @ CR 279 proejct (Parcel 16). Funding Source: Road Bonds P343

45. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Brian P. Donohoo and Carmeleta Donohoo to acquire approximately 6.49 AC required for the future proposed E. Wilco Highway construction project. Funding Source: LRTP P457

46. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Raymond Trust N.A. Corporate Trustee of the Alexander Warden Self-Settled Special Needs Trust to acquire 0.063 AC required for the construction of the CR 313 project (Parcel 4). Funding Source: LRTP P457

47. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Diane Barr, Clyde Barr and Charles R. Barr to acquire 0.535 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcel 1). Funding Source: LRTP P457

48. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Charles R. Barr and Rosa Barr to acquire 0.020 AC and 0.163 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcels 3A and 3B). Funding Source: LRTP P457

49. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the CIty of Taylor, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

50. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the City of Hutto, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

51. 9:30 AM Hold Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 County Budget

52. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget.

53. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 Road and Bridge Fund Budget.

55. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Order.

56. 9:30 a.m. Public hearing on the proposed 2024 total tax rate of 40.0948 cents per $100 of valuation for Williamson County and Williamson County R/FM.

57. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the 2024 tax rates for Williamson County General Fund, Debt Services, and Road and Bridge Fund.

EXECUTIVE SESSION "The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."

REGULAR AGENDA (continued)

68. Comments from Commissioners.

69. Public Comment Period. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public to address the Court regarding matters pertaining to or affecting Williamson County but that do not appear as an Agenda Item on a meeting’s Agenda. During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes to make his/her remarks and the maximum overall discussion time allowed for the Public Comment Period, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Court during such period, shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than five (5) speakers desire to speak during the Public Comment Period. Please note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.

68. Comments from Commissioners.

69. Public Comment Period. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public to address the Court regarding matters pertaining to or affecting Williamson County but that do not appear as an Agenda Item on a meeting’s Agenda. During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes to make his/her remarks and the maximum overall discussion time allowed for the Public Comment Period, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Court during such period, shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than five (5) speakers desire to speak during the Public Comment Period. Please note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.

The Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in Regular Session at the above location, date, and time to consider the items set forth below. It is the intent of the Commissioners Court to have a quorum physically present at the meeting. Up to two (2) Commissioners Court members may participate by videoconference call in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

1. Review and approval of minutes.

2. Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.

1. Review and approval of minutes.

2. Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.

CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 3 – 25 )

23. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Lodges at Open Acres Ranch subdivision – Precinct 4.

REGULAR AGENDA

26. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve an Order for Interment by cremation of deceased (Domingo Pascual Bosquez) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas, where the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.

28. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the issuance of a county-wide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge the authority to lift the order banning outdoor burning if conditions improve.

29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the General Fund.

30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditure for the District Court and Justice of the Peace, Pct #3 for Juror and Grand Juror Payments.

31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the imposition or removal of optional fees for Calendar Year 2025 as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code, including the County Road and Bridge Fund fee, not to exceed $10, and the Child Safety fee, not to exceed $1.50, and the submission of the required notification form to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

32. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of contract #T4960, Benefits Broker and Consultant, renewal term #1, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, per the attached documentation, with Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLC, for the 12-month term of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

33. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Consent to Contract Assignment between Knight Security (the Assignor), and Mobile Communications America (MCA) (the Assignee) relating to the Juvenile Justice Center security upgrades, and authorizing the execution of the Consent to Assignment.

34. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract Amendment for Professional Services Agreement (PSA) #2024254 with Todd C. Harris, P.C. for Dental Services at the Williamson County Jail for the not-to-exceed amount of $168,500.00 for the term of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, and exempting this service from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Sec. 2254.002 (2)(A)(v) Medicine and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

35. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP60 Countywide Disaster Related Debris Removal Services to the highest scoring proposer, CrowderGulf, LLC, and authorizing the execution of associated documents.

36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and BLGY, Inc. being dated effective April 5, 2022 relating to the Juvenile Justice Center Addition.

37. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Beck Architecture, LLC relating to the Taylor Annex Tax Office Expansion (P638).

38. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the extension of Contract #22IFB151 for Tree Limb Chipping, renewal #2, for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract, with RHB Construction Inc, and authorizing execution of the renewal agreement.

39. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission (THC), required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigation on the Seward Junction Loop North project, a Road Bond project in Commissioner Precinct 2. Project: P598

40. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Research (CAR), for archaeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the Seward Junction Loop North Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 2. Project: P598.

41. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amended Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Tomasa Terry Gola as Independent Executor of the estate of Alex Gola a/k/a Alex Vacle Gola, Sr. regarding the proposed acquisition of property required for the construction of the E. Wilco Highway Segment 2 project (Parcel 34/34-1). Funding Source: TANS P588

42. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Vale Building Group, LLC regarding a temporary right to use a portion of the property for the purpose of constructing the County Road 255 expansion project.(Parcel 17TCE) Funding Source: TANS P588

43. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Woodlake Outdoor (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Hero Way project (Parcel 204). Funding Source: TANS P588

44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Blake Stifflemire (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Bagdad Rd. @ CR 279 proejct (Parcel 16). Funding Source: Road Bonds P343

45. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Brian P. Donohoo and Carmeleta Donohoo to acquire approximately 6.49 AC required for the future proposed E. Wilco Highway construction project. Funding Source: LRTP P457

46. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Raymond Trust N.A. Corporate Trustee of the Alexander Warden Self-Settled Special Needs Trust to acquire 0.063 AC required for the construction of the CR 313 project (Parcel 4). Funding Source: LRTP P457

47. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Diane Barr, Clyde Barr and Charles R. Barr to acquire 0.535 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcel 1). Funding Source: LRTP P457

48. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Charles R. Barr and Rosa Barr to acquire 0.020 AC and 0.163 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcels 3A and 3B). Funding Source: LRTP P457

49. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the CIty of Taylor, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

50. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the City of Hutto, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

51. 9:30 AM Hold Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 County Budget

52. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget.

53. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 Road and Bridge Fund Budget.

55. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Order.

56. 9:30 a.m. Public hearing on the proposed 2024 total tax rate of 40.0948 cents per $100 of valuation for Williamson County and Williamson County R/FM.

57. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the 2024 tax rates for Williamson County General Fund, Debt Services, and Road and Bridge Fund.

26. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve an Order for Interment by cremation of deceased (Domingo Pascual Bosquez) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas, where the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.

28. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the issuance of a county-wide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge the authority to lift the order banning outdoor burning if conditions improve.

29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the General Fund.

30. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditure for the District Court and Justice of the Peace, Pct #3 for Juror and Grand Juror Payments.

31. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the imposition or removal of optional fees for Calendar Year 2025 as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code, including the County Road and Bridge Fund fee, not to exceed $10, and the Child Safety fee, not to exceed $1.50, and the submission of the required notification form to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

32. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of contract #T4960, Benefits Broker and Consultant, renewal term #1, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, per the attached documentation, with Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLC, for the 12-month term of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

33. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Consent to Contract Assignment between Knight Security (the Assignor), and Mobile Communications America (MCA) (the Assignee) relating to the Juvenile Justice Center security upgrades, and authorizing the execution of the Consent to Assignment.

34. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract Amendment for Professional Services Agreement (PSA) #2024254 with Todd C. Harris, P.C. for Dental Services at the Williamson County Jail for the not-to-exceed amount of $168,500.00 for the term of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, and exempting this service from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Sec. 2254.002 (2)(A)(v) Medicine and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

35. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP60 Countywide Disaster Related Debris Removal Services to the highest scoring proposer, CrowderGulf, LLC, and authorizing the execution of associated documents.

36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and BLGY, Inc. being dated effective April 5, 2022 relating to the Juvenile Justice Center Addition.

37. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Beck Architecture, LLC relating to the Taylor Annex Tax Office Expansion (P638).

38. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the extension of Contract #22IFB151 for Tree Limb Chipping, renewal #2, for the same pricing, terms, and conditions as the existing contract, with RHB Construction Inc, and authorizing execution of the renewal agreement.

39. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission (THC), required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigation on the Seward Junction Loop North project, a Road Bond project in Commissioner Precinct 2. Project: P598

40. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a Letter of Transfer/Ownership to the Center for Archeological Research (CAR), for archaeological collections (records only) obtained as part of the Texas Historical Commission permit process required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigations on the Seward Junction Loop North Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 2. Project: P598.

41. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amended Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Tomasa Terry Gola as Independent Executor of the estate of Alex Gola a/k/a Alex Vacle Gola, Sr. regarding the proposed acquisition of property required for the construction of the E. Wilco Highway Segment 2 project (Parcel 34/34-1). Funding Source: TANS P588

42. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Vale Building Group, LLC regarding a temporary right to use a portion of the property for the purpose of constructing the County Road 255 expansion project.(Parcel 17TCE) Funding Source: TANS P588

43. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Woodlake Outdoor (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Hero Way project (Parcel 204). Funding Source: TANS P588

44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Blake Stifflemire (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Bagdad Rd. @ CR 279 proejct (Parcel 16). Funding Source: Road Bonds P343

45. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Brian P. Donohoo and Carmeleta Donohoo to acquire approximately 6.49 AC required for the future proposed E. Wilco Highway construction project. Funding Source: LRTP P457

46. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Raymond Trust N.A. Corporate Trustee of the Alexander Warden Self-Settled Special Needs Trust to acquire 0.063 AC required for the construction of the CR 313 project (Parcel 4). Funding Source: LRTP P457

47. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Diane Barr, Clyde Barr and Charles R. Barr to acquire 0.535 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcel 1). Funding Source: LRTP P457

48. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Charles R. Barr and Rosa Barr to acquire 0.020 AC and 0.163 AC required for the construction of the future proposed Corridor A-2 project (Parcels 3A and 3B). Funding Source: LRTP P457

49. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the CIty of Taylor, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

50. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of the City of Hutto, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and Construction Costs Related to the FM 3349 Bridge Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P332

51. 9:30 AM Hold Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 County Budget

52. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget.

53. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the 2024-2025 Road and Bridge Fund Budget.

55. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Order.

56. 9:30 a.m. Public hearing on the proposed 2024 total tax rate of 40.0948 cents per $100 of valuation for Williamson County and Williamson County R/FM.

57. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the 2024 tax rates for Williamson County General Fund, Debt Services, and Road and Bridge Fund.

EXECUTIVE SESSION "The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."

REGULAR AGENDA (continued)

68. Comments from Commissioners.

69. Public Comment Period. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public to address the Court regarding matters pertaining to or affecting Williamson County but that do not appear as an Agenda Item on a meeting’s Agenda. During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes to make his/her remarks and the maximum overall discussion time allowed for the Public Comment Period, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Court during such period, shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than five (5) speakers desire to speak during the Public Comment Period. Please note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.

68. Comments from Commissioners.

69. Public Comment Period. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public to address the Court regarding matters pertaining to or affecting Williamson County but that do not appear as an Agenda Item on a meeting’s Agenda. During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes to make his/her remarks and the maximum overall discussion time allowed for the Public Comment Period, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Court during such period, shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than five (5) speakers desire to speak during the Public Comment Period. Please note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.