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April 16, 2025 ·10:00 AM Closed ·Business Court Meeting

1001 Preston, 1st Floor

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Agenda — 103 items

  1. 1 Public Notice
  2. 2 April 11, 2025 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 25-2460
  3. 3 Appearances before court
  4. 4 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.
  5. 5 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
  6. 10 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a business court meeting at 10:06 A.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, and Commissioner Ramsey were present in-person and Commissioner Briones was present virtually.
  7. 11 Resolutions
  8. 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Mary Hellem for 18 years of dedicated service to the Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar's Office and the citizens of Harris County. 25-2405 approved Pass
  9. 2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution honoring a staff member for support in the workplace. 25-2406 approved Pass
  10. 3. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating April 2025 as the start of Mosquito Season in Harris County, Texas. 25-2404 approved Pass
  11. 4. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating May 1, 2025 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in Harris County, Texas. 25-2408 approved Pass
  12. 15 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
  13. 5. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating May 1-7, 2025 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Harris County, Texas. 25-2407 approved Pass
  14. 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution honoring the life of Clifford Hastings "Hasty" Johnson. 25-2409 approved Pass
  15. 7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution honoring Beverly Bryant for 25 years of exceptional service to Harris County. 25-2410 approved Pass
  16. 8. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution honoring Maria Escobar for her 27 years of service to Harris County. 25-1877 approved Pass
  17. 19 County Judge
  18. 9. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution recognizing Jerry Dunfey on the occasion of his 90th birthday. 25-2439 approved Pass
  19. 10. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution recognizing April as National Fair Housing Month. 25-2440 approved Pass
  20. 11. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution designating April 11-17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week in Harris County. 25-2438 approved Pass
  21. 12. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the Taiwanese Association of America - Houston Chapter on hosting its 11th Annual Taiwan Yes Festival at Elsik High School. 25-2411 approved Pass
  22. 24 Management and Budget
  23. 13. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 25-2297 approved Pass
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  25. 14. Request for approval of an Eighth Amended and Restated Order authorizing the issuance of Harris County, Texas, General Obligation Unlimited Tax Commercial Paper Notes, Series C, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $360,000,000 for the purpose of providing money for certain authorized purposes; approving and authorizing certain authorized officers and employees to act on behalf of the County in the selling and delivery of such notes, within the limitations and procedures specified herein; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, delivery and security of the notes, including the approval of a credit agreement and ratifying and confirming the terms and provisions of a commercial paper dealer agreement. 25-2442 approved Pass
  26. 15. Request for approval of an order authorizing, approving, confirming and ratifying certain matters relating to the Harris County, Texas Toll Road System First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes, Series K in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200,000,000; approving the form and substance of the Harris County, Texas Toll Road Seventh Supplemental Toll Road Revenue Bond Trust Indenture; authorizing the execution of documents and instruments necessary or convenient to carry out the sale and delivery of the Series K notes including the Series K credit agreement, the reimbursement agreement, the fee letter, the bank note and the commercial paper offering memorandum; authorizing and ratifying other actions; making certain findings with respect thereto; and containing other provisions relating to the subject. 25-2444 approved Pass
  27. 28 County Engineer
  28. 16. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Agha Engineering LLC in the amount of $403,354.00 for Construction Phase Professional Engineering Services in connection with Burnett Bayland Park - Design Phase - 2024 (Phase 1A.1 - Site Development), UPIN 24104MF3HC01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.72%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 25-2458 approved Pass
  29. 17. Request for approval of a change in contract with MC2 Civil, LLC in connection with drainage improvements for the E132-00-00 Mitigation Project - 2020, adding 3 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $85,634.70, Job No. 23/0429-1, UPIN 21090MF22E01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 31.20%. 25-2449 approved Pass
  30. 18. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled WILDRYE SEC 1 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish May 22, 2025 as a public hearing for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 25-2436 approved Pass
  31. 19. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled WILDRYE SEC 2 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish May 22, 2025 as a public hearing for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 25-2435 approved Pass
  32. 20. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled WILDRYE SEC 3 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish May 22, 2025 as a public hearing for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 25-2437 approved Pass
  33. 34 Universal Services
  34. 21. Request for approval of changes to attributes of certain vehicle control numbers for various departments. 25-2461 approved Pass
  35. 36 District Attorney
  36. 22. Request for approval to pay for services in an amount not to exceed $36,000 provided under a personal services agreement with Calhoun Meredith, PLLC for legislative, advocacy and other related services impacting operations and capabilities of the department from mid-January 2025 - May 31, 2025. 25-2467 approved Pass
  37. 23. Request for approval to pay for services in an amount not to exceed $69,000 provided under a personal services agreement with Government Affairs Professionals of Texas for legislative, advocacy and other related services impacting operations and capabilities of the department from January 2025 - May 31, 2025. 25-2468 approved Pass
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  39. 24. Request for approval to pay for services in the amount of $45,000 provided under a personal services agreement with Schulman, Lopez, Hoffer & Adelstein LLP through Justin Wood for legislative, advocacy and other related services impacting operations and capabilities of the department for the period of February 1 - July 31, 2025. 25-2469 approved Pass
  40. 25. Request for approval to pay for services in an amount not to exceed $150,000 provided under a personal services agreement with J.C. Madden LLC for legislative, advocacy and other related services impacting operations and capabilities of the department from January 2025 - December 31, 2025. 25-2470 approved Pass
  41. 41 Grants
  42. 26. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from the Department of Health and Human Services/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) carry-over grant funds in the amount of $299,770, with no required match, for the FY25 AWARE Harris Project. 25-2414 approved Pass
  43. 27. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of a grant resolution with the intent to apply for the FY 2026 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Auto Theft Program. 25-2417 approved Pass
  44. 44 Auditor
  45. 28. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 25-2455 approved Pass
  46. 46 Tax Assessor-Collector
  47. 29. Request for approval of tax refund payments. 25-2429 approved Pass
  48. 48 Purchasing
  49. 30. Request for approval of a renewal option with HNTB Corporation; WSP USA Inc.; Michael Baker International, Inc.; VERSA Infrastructure LLC; and Civitas Engineering Group, Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide staff augmentation services for the development and implementation of roads, bridges, drainage, transportation, parks, and trails projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of April 23, 2025 - April 22, 2026, at a cost of $2,500,000 (230436), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15%. 25-2416 approved Pass
  50. 31. Request for approval of a renewal option with Vets Securing America for security guard services and related items for Harris County and the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $2,239,642, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220401), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15.8%, MWBE Current Participation: 92.7%. 25-2421 approved Pass
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  52. 32. Request for approval of a renewal option with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide staff augmentation services for the development and implementation of roads, bridges, drainage, transportation, parks, and trails projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $2,000,000 (230436), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15%. 25-2418 approved Pass
  53. 33. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for concrete jersey barriers (48-inch) for the Flood Control District and that the project be canceled and readvertised at a later date (250036), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 25-2425 approved Pass
  54. 34. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Resalire Infrastructure Solutions LLC for professional engineering/architectural services to provide a feasibility study and site plan of Winfield Basin in the Greens Bayou Watershed for the Flood Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240416), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.86%. 25-2420 approved Pass
  55. 35. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation with Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc. for professional geotechnical engineering services for various projects for the Office of the County Engineer, and that the court grant a waiver of technicality for Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc. which owed County taxes when the qualifications were received (240389). 25-2445 approved Pass
  56. 36. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with HarrisonKornberg Architects for professional architectural and/or engineering design services for various facility projects for the Office of the County Engineer, and that the court grant a waiver of technicality for HarrisonKornberg Architects which owed county taxes when qualifications were received (240390). 25-2446 approved Pass
  57. 37. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with multiple vendors for professional engineering/architectural services to provide various watershed feasibility studies for the Flood Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree on an executable contract (240419), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18%. 25-2450 approved Pass
  58. 38. Request for approval on the basis of best evaluated response(s) and authorize negotiations with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide a flood risk analysis study for Halls Bayou Watershed for the Flood Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree on an executable contract (240393), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.71%. 25-2454 approved Pass
  59. 39. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Deloitte & Touche LLP in the additional amount of $143,000 for additional external audit services for Harris County, the Flood Control District, the District and County Clerk registry funds and related entities for the period of January 25, 2025 - January 24, 2026 (210201), MWBE Contracted Goal: 8.4%, MWBE Current Participation: 8.6%. 25-2430 approved Pass
  60. 40. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with DataVox, Inc. in the additional amount of $109,377 for the purchase of additional cameras for camera system, network equipment, and cabling accessories for Precinct 1 for the period of August 6, 2024 - August 5, 2025 (240044), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-2423 approved Pass
  61. 41. Request for approval to extend a contract with 22nd Century Technologies, Inc; Infojini, Inc.; BDO USA, P.C.; Serigor Inc.; Employment & Training Centers, Inc.; ChaseSource, LP; Tryfacta, Inc.; and vTech Solution, Inc. for contingent workforce services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of April 18, 2025 - June 17, 2025 until the rebid project is awarded (230291), MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 25-2428 approved Pass
  62. 42. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Cracon, Inc in the amount of $1,166,346 for drainage improvements in the Memorial Hills Subdivision (2018) for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250038), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15.00%. 25-2419 approved Pass
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  64. 43. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to iCON GC, LLC in the amount of $15,635,000 for drainage improvements in the Parkway (Mobile Homes) Subdivision (2018) for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250039), MWBE Contracted Goal: 29.78%. 25-2426 approved Pass
  65. 44. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to AJB Construction, Inc. in the amount of $455,536 for construction of covered parking replacement - Cypress Camp for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240418), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%. 25-2427 approved Pass
  66. 45. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bids to World Tree Materials LLC. and Sprint Sand & Clay, LLC in the amount of $53,500 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for import fill and related items for the Flood Control District for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250045), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-2433 approved Pass
  67. 46. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest and best bid by line item to multiple vendors in the amount of $1,300,000 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for aftermarket automotive parts and related items for Harris County for the period of April 16, 2025 - April 15, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240309), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 25-2434 approved Pass
  68. 47. Request for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,257,674 for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide construction phase services for Dinner Creek Detention Basin (Phase II) for the Flood Control District (230406), MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%. 25-2422 approved Pass
  69. 48. Request for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Woolpert, Inc., in the amount of $1,198,736 for professional architectural and/or engineering services for West TC Jester Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District for the period of April 16, 2025 - March 31, 2027 (230456), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19%. 25-2472 approved Pass
  70. 49. Request for approval of ratification of a Public Health or Safety Exemption award to Texas Materials Group, Inc. in the amount of $1,488,147 for equipment, labor, materials and/or services for emergency repairs at SH 249/99 for the Toll Road Authority. 25-2432 approved Pass
  71. 50. Request for approval of utilization of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program contract with Johnson Supply and Equipment Company in the estimated amount of $550,000 for building maintenance, repair, and operations supplies and equipment for Harris County through November 30, 2025 with two (2) one year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 25-2447 approved Pass
  72. 51. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase of the basis of low quote from McKenna Contracting in the amount of $65,000 for removal and relocation of playground for Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 25-2448 approved Pass
  73. 52. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with multiple vendors for various industrial, technology, medical products and services, and/or groups of publications for Harris County for the period of April 16, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 25-2451 approved Pass
  74. 53. Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a personal services exemption contract with Locke Lord LLP (assignor) to Troutman Pepper Locke LLP (assignee) for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 30, 2025 - January 29, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. 25-2453 approved Pass
  75. 74 County Judge
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  77. 55. Request for approval of a modification to Harris County Travel and Business Meeting requests. 25-2465 no action
  78. 76 Commissioner, Precinct 1
  79. 56. Request for approval to authorize stipends up to $6,000 for interns in the Harris County Leadership Internship Program in Harris County Precinct One. 25-2441 approved Pass
  80. 78 Commissioner, Precinct 4
  81. 57. Request for approval to accept from the Tejano Center, the donation of five seats at their 6th Annual State of the Center Luncheon on Friday, April 11, 2025, valued at an estimated $40.00 per person. 25-2412 approved Pass
  82. 80 Transmittals
  83. 58. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of a change to the monthly premium for non-owned auto insurance for the policy term beginning May 9, 2025. 25-2466 accepted
  84. 59. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Blazey Construction Services, LLC in connection with Evergreen Villas Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, Job No. 23/0138, UPIN 19101MF14M01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 25-2452 accepted
  85. 60. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for burn buildings for the Fire Marshal's Office (250106). 25-2413 accepted
  86. 61. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for crash cushion parts for SMART cushion crash attenuator, mounting hardware, and related items for the Toll Road Authority (240361). 25-2415 accepted
  87. 62. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for safety supplies and related items for Harris County (250032). 25-2424 accepted
  88. 63. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a change in contract with Kleen-Tech Services, LLC for janitorial services at various locations, resulting in an addition of $271,572 to the contract amount (230245), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWBE Current Participation: 21.9%. 25-2431 accepted
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  90. 87 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 10:07 A.M. The above and forgoing minutes have been read and examined by me and are a true and correct representation of the actions taken by Commissioners Court held on April 16, 2025. On this the 22nd day of May, 2025. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
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