Request by the County Judge for approval to return all procurement in the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA), the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), and the Harris County Engineering Department (HCED) to the authority of the Purchasing Agent, including the applicable FTE positions from these departments, and to provide funding in the amount of $500,000 for staff augmentation in the short-term to begin the transition immediately. The Purchasing Agent shall work with the Office of County Administration, Office of Management and Budget, County Attorney’s Office, HCTRA, HCFCD and HCED, and any other relevant departments to develop and present a comprehensive transition plan no later than May 7, 2024 with the full transition completed by August 6, 2024. The plan must include the following, with monthly updates to Commissioners Court: 1) an overview of the transition and the objectives to achieve; 2) a timeline and milestones, including updates to Commissioners Court; 3) a fiscal analysis; and 4) a hiring plan for additional qualified staff.

Policy Passed Introduced April 17, 2024

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