Commissioners Court
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
Agenda — 522 items
- 1 Public Notice
- 2 April 3, 2025 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
- 3 Opening Prayer
- 4 Rabbi Eitan Krul of Congregation Shaar Hashalom in Clear Lake introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 2.
- 5 Pledges of Allegiance
- 6 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
- 7 Appearances before court
- 8 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.
- 9 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.
- 9 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a regular session at 10:09 A.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 10 Resolutions
- 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month in Harris County, TX.
- 2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating April 5-11, 2025 as Week of the Young Child in Harris County, TX.
- 3. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating April 7-13, 2025 as National Public Health Week in Harris County, TX.
- 4. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution congratulating the University of Houston Men’s Basketball team on their stellar performance during the 2025 NCAA Division I tournament.
- 14 Commissioner Garcia arrived at 10:17 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution asking Governor Greg Abbott to immediately call the Special Election to fill the vacancy in the 18th Congressional District of Texas.
- 6. Request by the Commissioners of Precinct 2 and 4 for approval of a joint resolution observing Earth Day, April 22, 2025.
- 16 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
- 7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution in support of the communities impacted by study findings that designate the San Jacinto River floodplain in east Harris County a cancer cluster.
- 8. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution to recognize April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Harris County.
- 18 Resolutions
- 9. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month in Harris County.
- 20 COVID-19
- 4. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution congratulating the University of Houston Men’s Basketball team on their stellar performance during the 2025 NCAA Division I tournament.
- 10. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to increase the maximum budget for FLEX Fund 1040 by an additional $200,000,000 to a total of $315,000,000 to continue supporting projects aligned with ARPA priority outcomes.
- 11. Request by Public Health Services for approval of the Order to Abate a Public Nuisance at multiple locations in Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4 under The American Rescue Plan Act-Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program.
- 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month in Harris County, TX.
- 12. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of execution of a 381 agreement to grant up to $1,300,000 of Flex Funds (previously approved for use by HCD on October 29, 2024) to the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation to pay for essential professional services and operational support for initiatives originally supported with ARPA funds.
- 13. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with RNDI Companies, Inc for structural abatement in various locations for Public Health Services for the period of June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026, at a cost of $20,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230058), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating April 5-11, 2025 as Week of the Young Child in Harris County, TX.
- 14. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and to correct the vendor name from The National Development Council for Community Development Inc. dba National Development Council (as approved) to The National Development Council for Community Development Inc. dba Grow America (corrected) for Treasury American Rescue Plan Act Affordable Housing Portfolio Program guidelines consulting services for the Housing and Community Development Department for the extended period of August 2, 2025 - December 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (220151), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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- 26 County Administration
- 15. Request for discussion and appropriate action of the Harris County Climate Justice Plan.
- 16. Request for discussion and possible action regarding an update by the Office of County Administration on the Putting Assets to Work (PAW) Initiative and the creation of a Reinvestment Fund to provide transparency in the monetization of properties included in the PAW portfolio.
- 6. Request by the Commissioners of Precinct 2 and 4 for approval of a joint resolution observing Earth Day, April 22, 2025.
- 17. Request to consider and adopt an Order to provide required notices to establish a hearing date of May 8, 2025 to consider and adopt boundary revisions to Harris County Election Precinct Nos. 0049, 0126, 0149, 0200, 0209, 0331, 0420, 0624, 0630, 0688, 0712, 0747, 0901, 0923, 0934, 0970, 0991, and 1170 to ensure compliance with Texas Election Code § 42.006.
- 18. Request for approval to accept an agreement with the U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. to participate in the LEED for Cities Certification Cohort Program.
- 19. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) to transfer program ownership of the Domestic Violence Assistance Fund (DVAF) to Harris County Public Health (HCPH).
- 7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution in support of the communities impacted by study findings that designate the San Jacinto River floodplain in east Harris County a cancer cluster.
- 32 Management and Budget
- 20. Request for discussion and possible action on the Standard Operating Procedure for Budget Proposals.
- 21. Request for discussion and possible action to provide a monthly update on the outstanding balance of Accounts Receivable (AR) for federal grants to help ensure compliance with the recommended $100M cap and include any suggested remediation actions for the court’s evaluation for any identified risk.
- 8. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution to recognize April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Harris County.
- 22. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest.
- 23. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Public Health Services for the Renovation of Annex 1 project in the initial amount of $770,000.
- 24. Request for approval of an order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Harris County Hospital District, Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2025; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of principal and interest; authorizing the authorized representative to approve the amounts, interest rates, prices, terms and redemption provisions thereof; approving the preparation of financing documents and prescribing the terms and form thereof; authorizing the preparation and distribution of an Official Statement in connection with the sale of the bonds; making other provisions and other activities supporting the issuance and administration of such bonds.
- 9. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month in Harris County.
- 25. Request for approval of orders authorizing acceptance of payments in connection with settlement of damages to county equipment and property in the total amount of $24,256; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $29,383; denial of 35 claims; and claims for damages received.
- 26. Request for approval to host a luncheon for the Gulf Coast Government Finance Officials Association at a cost not to exceed $2,500.
- 27. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.
- 40 Commissioners Court recessed at 11:39 A.M.
- 41 Human Resources and Talent
- 28. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions.
- 43 County Engineer
- 43 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 12:16 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 29. Request for approval of plat Champion Heavens Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, OWENS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 30. Request for approval of plat Crosby Village Acres. Consultant, DARAM ENGINEERS, INC., Precinct 3.
- 31. Request for approval of plat Cypress Point Reserve. Consultant, TOTAL SURVEYORS, INC., Precinct 3.
- 32. Request for approval of plat Dunham Pointe Sec 19. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3.
- 33. Request for approval of plat First Fruits Christian Center. Consultant, CAS CONSULTANTS, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 34. Request for approval of plat Green Field Plaza. Consultant, CENTURY ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3.
- 49 Commissioner Ellis arrived at 12:44 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 35. Request for approval of plat Harris County Mud No 171 Lift Station No 6. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4.
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- 36. Request for approval of plat Highland Terrace Minor Replat Goodrum Addition. Consultant, WELLS LAND SURVEY, Precinct 3.
- 37. Request for approval of plat JDS Hopfe Road Lift Station No 1. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 4.
- 52 District Attorney
- 38. Request for approval of plat Power Business Center. Consultant, PLS CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT, INC, Precinct 4.
- 39. Request for approval of plat Prairie Garden Partial Minor Replat. Consultant, DVJ CIVIL ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING, Precinct 2.
- 40. Request for approval of plat Reserve at Morton Creek Ranch. Consultant, CENTURY ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4.
- 41. Request for approval of plat Rosehill Center. Consultant, E.I.C. SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 4.
- 122. Request for approval of $7,572,208 in funding to pay for critical operation needs through the end of FY25.
- 42. Request for approval of plat Sai Nidhi LLC At North Market Minor Plat. Consultant, ADVANCE SURVEYING, INC., Precinct 2.
- 43. Request for approval of plat SMB Investments. Consultant, HRS AND ASSOCIATES, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 44. Request for approval of plat Solis Estate. Consultant, CENTURY ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 2.
- 59 Commissioners Court recessed at 1:36 P.M.
- 45. Request for approval of plat Territory at Spring Stuebner. Consultant, BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP, Precinct 3.
- 46. Request for approval of plat Morton Creek Ranch Sec 30 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,815.00. Consultant, R.G. MILLER ENGINEERS, Precinct 4.
- 61 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:45 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 47. Request for approval of plat Enclave at Cypresswood with a financial surety in the amount of $1,970.00. Consultant, DVJ CIVIL ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING, Precinct 3.
- 48. Request for approval of plat Sila Sec 5 with a financial surety in the amount of $5,580.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3.
- 49. Request for approval of plat Sila Sec 8 with a financial surety in the amount of $5,070.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3.
- 50. Request for approval of plat Sheldon Ridge Sec 13 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,505.00. Consultant, IDS ENGINEERING GROUP, Precinct 1.
- 65 Commissioner Garcia arrived at 2:52 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 51. Request for approval of an Order authorizing and directing Harris County to disclaim its interest in an easement or road once known only locally and colloquially as “SPARTA ROAD”, as conveyed to Harris County pursuant to a Right of Way deed dated September 30, 1940, recorded on May 5, 1944, under volume 1315, page 519 of the deed records of Harris County, Texas from Precinct 1 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract Sparta Road Easement Abandonment - Abandonment, UPIN 24101MF2ZN01, Precinct 1.
- 52. Request for approval of an Order authorizing and directing Harris County to disclaim its interest in a tract of land of 1.8813 acres, more or less, being located in an area situated within all of sixth street between Henry Road and west of Hardy Road, as set forth in metes and bounds in exhibit “A” attached hereto, and located within the town site of Aldine, an addition to Harris County, Texas, according to the map or plat recorded in volume 2, page 27, said plat being filed February 17, 1900, and recorded March 23, 1900, in the map records of Harris County, Texas from Precinct 2 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract Garfam Industries Industrial Park - Abandonment, UPIN 24102MF2ZM01, Precinct 2.
- 53. Request for approval of an Order authorizing and directing Harris County to disclaim its interest in a tract of land approximately 0.3673, 16,000 square feet of land comprising a 40 foot by 400 feet alleyway in the town of Aldine, Harris County, Texas, from Precinct 2 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract Town Site of Aldine Partial Replat No 2 - Abandonment, UPIN 24102MF2ZM01, Precinct 2.
- 68 COVID-19
- 54. Request for approval of the sale by Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, of a 0.1209-acre sanitary control easement to the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 558, a political subdivision of the State of Texas from the HCFCD General Sales, tract L112-01-03-01-601.0 - Sale, for the appraised value of $197.00, and that the County Judge execute the Sanitary Control Easement, UPIN RPD-NP-09, Precinct 4.
- 55. Request for approval of a change in contract with Texas Wall & Landscape, LLC in connection with construction of Townsen Park-n-Ride Multimodal Connector, adding 9 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $22,973.96, Job No. 23/0268-2, UPIN 14104MF0AV01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 3%.
- 56. Request for approval of a change in contract with DVL Enterprises, LLC, in connection with final construction of Sidewalks and Undercrossing Project - Fry, adding 31 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $97,696.60, Job No. 23/0117-3, UPIN 20103N302902, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 33%, MWBE Current Participation: 16.87%.
- 10. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to increase the maximum budget for FLEX Fund 1040 by an additional $200,000,000 to a total of $315,000,000 to continue supporting projects aligned with ARPA priority outcomes.
- 57. Request for approval of a change in contract with Brice Construction & Design, LLC in connection with Telge Rd Segment 4 - from 1,650-ft North of Louetta Rd to 1,780-ft North of Telge Ranch Rd - 2014, adding 6 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $24,103.08, Job No. 24/0075-1, UPIN 15104MF0DN02, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWBE Current Participation: 99.71%.
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- 58. Request for approval of a change in contract with DCE Construction, Inc., in connection with On-Call - Maintenance - Concrete Replacement/Repair North Zone, Precinct 2 - 2023, with no change in the contract amount, Job No. 23/0071, UPIN 23102MF2UU01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 32%, MWBE Current Participation: 36.81%.
- 59. Request for approval of a change in contract with Blazey Construction Services, LLC, in connection with Evergreen Villas Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding 4 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $30,328.16, Job No. 23/0138-4, UPIN 19101MF14M01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 60. Request for approval of a change in contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in connection with Oak Glen Place (East) Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding 30 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 23/0028-6, UPIN 19101MF13601, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 21%, MWBE Current Participation: 24%.
- 61. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Gauge Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $306,331.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Hike and Bike Trail - Greenbelt Park - 2024, UPIN 24104MF38J01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
- 62. Request for approval to execute an agreement with MBCO Engineering LLC in the amount of $981,005.00 for Professional Engineering Services for Sidewalk - Various Locations HCMUD 102 - 2024, UPIN 24104MF3B601, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20.09%.
- 77 Management and Budget
- 63. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Atser, LP in the amount of $116,921.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Lockwood Overpass Parking Lot and Improvements, UPIN 21102MF1SM01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
- 64. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $483,009.80 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Atascocita Master Planning Projects, and Program Management - 2023, UPIN 24035MF38B01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20.38%.
- 65. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Transcend Engineers & Planners, LLC, in the amount of $123,231.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Intersection Improvement - Prairie Drive at Windfern Road, UPIN 24101MF3MD01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
- 80 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
- 66. Request for approval to execute an agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $728,252.02, for professional engineering services in connection with Roadway Improvements - South Houston - 2024, UPIN 24102MF3HS01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 9.25%.
- 67. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc., in the amount of $230,933.00 for professional engineering services in connection with the design and construction of Subdivision Drainage Improvements - Lakeshore - 2024, UPIN 24103MF3HD01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
- 68. Request for approval to execute an agreement with EJES Incorporated in the amount of $302,455.00 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Parkway (Mobile Homes) Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF17F01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 83 Housing and Community Development
- 69. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a Local On-System Improvement Project of roadway improvements including extending the existing two-lane road to four lanes, drainage improvements, concrete pavement widening, sidewalk installation, pavement markings, signage and restriping in Tomball, UPIN 15104M23NP03, Precinct 3.
- 70. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with East Aldine Management District in connection with design and construction of a new sidewalk along Gloger Street from Aldine Mail Route Road to East Mt. Houston Road in the East Aldine community, UPIN 24102MF3H901, Precinct 2.
- 71. Request for approval to execute a professional services agreement with Walter P Moore & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $237,445.00 for Construction Phase Services in connection with the Recovery and Resiliency Division (RRD) Creel Country Estates Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 Project, UPIN 19102MF12T01, Precinct 2.
- 86 Auditor
- 72. Request for approval to execute a professional services agreement with EDGE Engineering, PLLC for Construction Phase Services in the amount of $194,760.00 in connection with Highland Ridge and Highland Estates Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 Project, UPIN 19102MF13001, Precinct 3.
- 73. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC in the amount of $16,850.05 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Sidewalk - Holland Avenue - 2021 - UPIN 22102MF2DC01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
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- 74. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with VERSA Infrastructure LLC for additional funds in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00, for a total contract amount of $1,250,000, with renewal options for Professional On-Call Engineering and Planning Services in connection with Various Projects, UPIN 23104MF2Y501, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
- 89 Purchasing
- 75. Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, one (1) road easement and two (2) fee simple tracts for the public project known as Telge Rd Segment 6 - from 300-ft North of Grant Rd to 690-ft North of SH99 - 2014, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 15104MF0DN03, Precinct 3.
- 76. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Astro Sunterra, L.P. A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $4,070.00 for Sunterra Sec 37, Precinct 4.
- 91 Executive Session
- 77. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Complex at 5910 Navigation project, for an additional incremental authorization of $138,139,539 for a total authorization of $157,039,539.
- 260. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of the following nominees from the County Judge to the Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission: Thuy Le to Position 5 for a term ending April 10, 2028, and Linda Toyota to Position 6 for a term ending April 10, 2027.
- 93 Flood Control District
- 261. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Gene Wu, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission, Position 1, for a term ending April 10, 2028.
- 78. Request for approval of an agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $500,000, to provide engineering and related services as may be needed for utility engineering and related services in support of Flood Control District projects (Project ID Z100-00-00-G809, Agreement No. 2024-15, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%).
- 262. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Jason Luong, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission, Position 2, for a term ending April 10, 2027.
- 79. Request for approval of an agreement with Omega Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $1,564,201.40, for engineering services to update planning tools and related items to support flood risk reduction efforts across Harris County (Bond ID Z-03, Project ID Z100-00-00-P033, Agreement No. 2024-69, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 17.734%).
- 263. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Brian Freedman, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris Galveston Subsidence District for a term ending January 31, 2027.
- 80. Request for approval of an agreement with DCCM North America, LLC, in the amount of $998,740, for engineering services to quantify standardized benefits for the design and construction of Flood Control District projects (Project ID Z100-00-00-Y127, Bond ID Z-03, Agreement No. 2024-71, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%).
- 264. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Calandrian Simpson-Kemp, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Safe School Commission, Position 2, for a term ending April 10, 2027.
- 81. Request for approval of a consent to assignment to Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC dba Pape-Dawson Engineers of the rights and obligations of Costello, LLC formerly Costello, Inc., under an agreement with the Flood Control District (Agreement No. 2020-174).
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- 82. Request for approval of a consent to assignment to Woolpert, Inc. of the rights and obligations of eTrac Inc., under an agreement with the Flood Control District (Agreement No. 2018-60).
- 83. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Alliance Laboratories, Inc., to provide materials engineering and testing services countywide in support of maintenance projects.
- 265. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of the following nominees from the Commissioner of Precinct 4 to the Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission: Deborah Chen to Position 4 for a term ending April 10, 2027, and Ryan Ramphul to Position 7 for a term ending April 10, 2028.
- 84. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation, to provide materials engineering and testing services countywide in support of maintenance projects.
- 266. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Alice Lee, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris County Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors for a term ending April 10, 2027.
- 85. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc., to provide materials engineering and testing services countywide in support of maintenance projects.
- 86. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation, in the amount of $150,000, to provide additional materials engineering and testing services as may be needed in support of bond and capital improvement projects for the Flood Control District (Agreement No. 2022-17, Countywide, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature).
- 102 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 87. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as Countywide General Acquisition, for the purpose of floodplain preservation (Project ID Z100-00-00-R008, HCFCD Tract No. P118-00-00-17-850.0, Countywide).
- 269. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of the following nominees from the Commissioner of Precinct 1 to the Harris County Resources for Children and Adults Board: Michael Lacston and Patrick Grant, for terms ending April 10, 2028.
- 104 Toll Road Authority
- 88. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Design Workshop, Inc. for landscape architecture and engineering design services for the detention basin improvements at two existing locations adjacent to Hardy Downtown Connector Program in the amount of $2,000,000.00 (Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 12.34%).
- 105 Economic Equity and Opportunity
- 89. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Zarinkelk Engineering Services, Inc. for on-call Engineering Services for preliminary engineering services to develop PS&E packages for safety improvements along the toll road system including intersections as part of the Barrier-Free Program, at various locations in Harris County, Texas in the amount of $2,000,000.00 (Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%).
- 90. Request for approval to negotiate with Consor Engineers, LLC for Professional and Engineering services for the design of the Sam Houston Tollway North Pavement Surface Repairs design, bidding phase, and construction phase services (Precincts 1 & 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%).
- 91. Request for approval of a purchase order to renew the lease with Lanier Parking Meter Services, LLC dba REEF Parking and Metropolis for twenty-one (21) parking spaces at two downtown garages in the amount of $37,000.00 for the period of March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026.
- 108 Public Hearings
- 109 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
- 92. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda.
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- 111 Economic Equity and Opportunity
- 93. Request for approval of updated Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatement in a Reinvestment Zone Created in Harris County to be effective April 25, 2025 - April 24, 2027, under the Texas Property Tax Code, Chapter 312.002 (c-1).
- 112 Public Hearing for Item 233 was from 2:57 P.M. through 2:57 P.M.
- 113 Universal Services
- 94. Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers and changes to attributes of certain VCNs for various departments.
- 115 Public Health Services
- 95. Request for approval of the Order to Abate a Public Nuisance at multiple locations in Precincts 2, 3, and 4 under Community Development Block Grant-Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program.
- 116 Resolutions
- 96. Request for approval of a provider agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to enroll the Harris County Public Health Clinics as facilities in the Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP).
- 97. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Mobile Health Expansion - Mammography Unit project for an amount of $1,308,469 and commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,310,000.
- 119 Housing and Community Development
- 98. Request for discussion and possible action regarding an application for exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of the property for the Harris County jurisdiction for the NHP Foundation for Cleme Manor located at 5300 Coke St., Houston, TX 77020 pursuant to Texas Tax Code §11.1825.
- 120 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 99. Request for approval of Entitlement amendments to the Harris County 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024 Annual Action Plans.
- 100. Request for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with Kids Meals, Inc., to clarify Subrecipient did not include federal funds in the procurement process, therefore federal procurement requirements are not applicable to this construction project, funding for the project remains the same.
- 294. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion and possible action regarding naming the Meyergrove Detention Basin the Ann and J. Kent Friedman Park.
- 101. Request for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with SEARCH Homeless Services to clarify the Texas Prevailing Wage requirements should the Subrecipient use the Award for purchase of materials only, with the Flex and Leverage Funds remaining the same for the project.
- 102. Request for approval of a third amendment to an agreement between Harris County, HCHA Redevelopment Authority, Inc., and First Met Apartments, LP to extend the construction completion date to June 1, 2025, due to unforeseen site conditions for the First Met Apartments project.
- 103. Request for approval to authorize the submission of the Disaster Recovery (DR)-Action Plan for the 2024 Houston Derecho & Hurricane Beryl Disasters to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- 126 County Library
- 104. Request for approval of an agreement with the Harris County Department of Education to collaborate to increase federal matching funds for the Afterschool Strategic Initiative (ASI).
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- 128 Domestic Relations
- 105. Request for approval of a second amendment to a lease agreement with South Main Baptist Church revising renewal terms and cost for increased space at 4100 S. Main Street for the department to host group visitation.
- 130 Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
- 106. Request that the County Judge execute a subcontract service agreement with 4Kids4Families for the department to provide Residential Child Care Services through the Harris County Youth Shelter at a daily rate of $153.09 through August 31, 2025.
- 107. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Harris Youth Shelter Kitchen Equipment Replacement project, for an amount of $41,3365 and initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $45,000.
- 133 Sheriff
- 108. Request for approval of an agreement with Patrick Henry College for the purpose of providing a supervised internship program to students.
- 109. Request that the County Judge execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Louisiana State University (LSU) for the purpose of providing a supervised internship program to students.
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- 110. Request for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1221 for the period of January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025.
- 111. Request for approval to accept a seized trailer to be used by the Special Investigations Bureau.
- 112. Request for approval to remove one (1) 5-ton BMY Tractor Truck from the Special Enforcement Bureau’s inventory and send to auction.
- 139 Fire Marshal
- 113. Request for approval of an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for the donation of a rail car, transportation services of Choctaw Construction Services, LLC, and set-up by Pat Baker Company, LLC, to be used as a training prop at the Harris County Fire and Sheriff’s Office Training Academy in Humble.
- 114. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Threat Management Program project for a total amount of $295,525 and commercial paper funding in the amount of $300,000.
- 115. Request for approval of three positions effective April 19, 2025, to support the countywide threat management and security coordination program.
- 143 Institute of Forensic Sciences
- 116. Request for approval of the proposed 2025 HCIFS Crime Lab Fee Schedule.
- 145 County Attorney
- 118. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Roslyn Stoll v. Harris County; Cause Number 2022-24418, in the 270th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas.
- 119. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Rene Sanchez and Sandra Cortez v. Harris County; Cause No. 2023-00377; In the 157th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas; CAO file # 20TOR0004.
- 120. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Monty & Ramirez LLP in connection with Patrick Nagorski v. Harris County, Texas; Civil Action No. 4:23-cv-2860, In the United States District Court for the Southern District Texas, Houston Division.
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- 121. Request for approval of an order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in various County and District Courts and U.S. District Court TX-Houston.
- 151 District Attorney
- 122. Request for approval of $7,572,208 in funding to pay for critical operation needs through the end of FY25.
- 153 Pretrial Services
- 123. Request for approval to execute the contract with The Harris Center for the Community Assistance Referral Program (CARP) - Felony that will offer supportive services for individuals charged with a felony to improve court appearance in the amount of $400,000 in connection with an item approved by Commissioners Court on February 27, 2025.
- 155 Travel & Training
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- 124. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
- 157 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OCA 2 Welcoming Interactive Conference 5/19-22/2025 Detroit, MI $1,230 General $3,144 Grant 2. OMB 1 Harris Health bond pricing training 5/12-13/2025 New York, NY $960 Other 3. OMB 2 Government Finance Officials Association 6/29-7/2/2025 Washington, DC $5,070 General Conference 4. FCD 3 Government Finance Officers Association 6/28-7/2/2025 Washington, DC $8,962 FCD Conference 5. FCD 2 ESRI International User Conference 7/13-18/2025 San Diego, CA $7,120 FCD 6. FCD 1 Ecological Restoration World Conference 9/27-10/5/2025 Denver, CO $4,595 FCD 7. PHS - MAVEN user group meeting 3/31-4/3/2025 Orlando, FL $7,710 Other ($7,710 appvd. 2/6 for 3 attnds.-change funding source) 8. PHS 10 National Adult & Influenza Immunization 5/12-15/2025 Atlanta, GA $14,608 Grant Summit 9. PHS 3 NEHA-NEARS user meeting 5/12-16/2025 Atlanta, GA $8,475 Other 10. PHS 1 International Association of 7/18-22/2025 Chicago, IL $4,974 Other Administrative Prof. Summit 11. HCD 1 Esri User Conference 7/12-20/2025 San Diego, CA $2,742 Grant 12. HCD 1 Administrative Professional Conference 9/6-11/2025 Seattle, WA $5,000 Grant ($5,330 appvd. 3/27 for 1 attnd.-add attnd. & exp.) 13. VS 2 Staff Sgt. Gordan Fox Suicide Prevention 5/12-15/2025 Seattle, WA $5,140 Grant Grant Summit 14. C1 1 Law Enforcement Technology Advisory 6/9-12/2025 Chicago, IL $4,220 Other Council meeting
- 158 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 15. C7 5 National Police Week visit 5/12-16/2025 Washington, DC $14,136 Other 16. SHERIFF 4 Federal Bureau of Investigation National FY 2025 Quantico, VA $20,000 Other Academy course 17. SHERIFF - Maritime law enforcement training TBD Various $33,300 Grant program $2,000 Other ($35,300 appvd. 1/23 for 3 attnds.-add location & funding source) 18. SHERIFF 1 National Law Enforcement Summit 2/24-26/2025 Tampa, FL $2,032 Other 19. SHERIFF 2 Com. on Accreditation for Law Enf. 3/18-21/2025 Garden Grove, CA $6,140 Other Agencies Conf. 20. SHERIFF 1 CART forensic audio/video program 3/31-4/12/2025 Huntsville, AL $3,896 Other training 21. SHERIFF 1 Safety and justice challenge network 4/14-17/2025 Chicago, IL $1,850 Other meeting 22. SHERIFF 3 National Police Athletic Activities 5/13-16/2025 Memphis, TN $5,535 Other League Conference 23. SHERIFF 2 Legacy 182 systems and procedures 5/29-6/2/2025 Jackson, TN $3,056 General training $3,056 Other 24. SHERIFF 2 Berla iVE Chip-Off course 7/21-25/2025 Annapolis, MD $10,440 Other 25. SHERIFF 3 Natl. Tech. Investigators' Assn. Conf. & 8/3-8/2025 Milwaukee, WI $7,890 Other training seminars 26. SHERIFF 1 911 Directors Forum 9/3-5/2025 Atlanta, GA - Other ($1,514 appvd. 12/10/2024 for 1 attnd. -date change) 27. FM 5 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 4/6-13/2025 Indianapolis, IN $14,000 Grant Intnl. Conference $6,000 Other
- 125. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.
- 160 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OMB 3 County Investment Academy Conference 6/16-18/2025 Corpus Christi, TX $2,517 General $909 Other 2. FCD - National Planning Conference 4/23-25/2025 Houston, TX $444 FCD ($350 appvd. 3/27 for 1 attnd.-add exp.)
- 161 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 19. SHERIFF 1 Pilot training: train-the-trainer course TBD Fort Worth, TX $18,515 General 20. SHERIFF - Texas Advance Academy for Victim 2/25-28/2025 Hutto, TX $2,573 General Assistance training* ($2,573 appvd. 1/9 for 3 attnds.-change funding source) 21. SHERIFF 5 Texas Public Safety Conference 4/1-5/2025 McAllen, TX $1,875 General $10,192 Other 22. SHERIFF 1 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority 4/15-16/2025 Austin, TX $414 Grant meetings* 23. SHERIFF 1 FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership 4/21-25/2025 Cypress, TX $795 General Institute training* 24. SHERIFF 6 Major veh. theft invest. & information 4/22-25/2025 Humble, TX $3,690 General management course* 25. SHERIFF 6 Chop shop investigations training 4/28-5/2/2025 Humble, TX $3,870 General course* 26. SHERIFF 5 Cold Case No-Body Homicide Training 5/11-16/2025 Grand Prairie, TX $9,325 Other Conference* 27. SHERIFF 5 Sworn law enf. human trafficking 5/29-30/2025 Baytown, TX $1,250 General training course* 28. SHERIFF 9 Traffic crash reconstruction course* 6/2-13/2025 Houston, TX $10,755 General 29. SHERIFF 1 Leadership Command College training* 6/8-27/2025 Denton, TX $5,125 Other 30. SHERIFF 2 FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute 8/18-22/2025 Baytown, TX $1,590 General training* 31. SHERIFF 1 Texas Association for Counties 8/27-29/2025 Austin, TX $1,140 General Conference* 32. SO-DET 5 CPR instructor training & certification* FY 2025 Houston, TX $1,680 General 33. CCLK 5 Texas Workforce Commission Conference 7/10-11/2025 The Woodlands, TX $1,975 Other
- 162 Grants
- 126. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to revise the scope for the FY 2022 Urban Flood Risk Study Mapping Activity Study Program (Bond ID Z-10, Project ID Z100-00-00-PG010, Countywide).
- 127. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to revise the scope for the FY 2024 Cooperating Technical Partners Special Project Initiative (Bond ID Z-10, Project ID Z100-00-00-P025, Countywide).
- 128. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission grant funds in the amount of $84,691,856, with no required match, for the 2025-30 Women, Infants, and Children Program.
- 129. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for additional grant funds in the amount of $25,000, with no required match, for the FY2025 Women, Infants, and Children Program.
- 130. Request by Public Health Services for approval of carryover funds in the amount of $22,000 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the FY2025 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Environmental Health Specialist Network grant.
- 131. Request by Public Health Services for approval of one position effective April 19, 2025 for the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program.
- 132. Request by Public Health Services for approval of two positions effective April 19, 2025 for the CDC-Overdose Data to Action Grant Program.
- 133. Request by Public Health Services for approval to transfer three positions from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead Hazard Reduction Program Grant TXLHD0473-21 to the Housing and Urban Development Lead Hazard Reduction Program Grant TXLHD0563-24, and extend the associated positions to January 15, 2029.
- 134. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas General Land Office to extend 43 grant funded positions to May 31, 2026, for the FY2017 CDBG-DR Hurricane Harvey Round One Funding Program.
- 135. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Justice/City of Houston grant funds in the amount of $1,286,117, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).
- 136. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to extend the grant end date to June 30, 2025 for the FY 2023 COPS Technology and Equipment Program.
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- 137. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) to extend the grant end to December 31, 2025.
- 175 Auditor
- 138. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
- 139. Request for approval of a claim made payable in the amount of $10,485.88 to Saba Software (Canada), Inc., subject to the authorization of an agenda item made by Harris County Purchasing Agent, for consulting services for the period beginning November 14, 2024, and ending November 13, 2025.
- 140. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2025.
- 179 Tax Assessor-Collector
- 141. Request for approval of tax refund payments.
- 181 Purchasing
- 142. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative services (meal delivery) for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration (240429).
- 143. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for construction of single-family homes acreage development (Providence Gardens) for the Housing and Community Development Department (250050).
- 144. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide design services for the development and implementation of various parks, trails, and recreational projects for the Office of the County Engineer (250095).
- 145. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide design services for the development and implementation of various roadway & mobility infrastructure projects for the Office of the County Engineer (250087).
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- 146. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for replacement of outside air units and ductwork at the Humble Health Clinic for the Office of the County Engineer (250074).
- 147. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system upgrades at the Trini Mendenhall Community Center for the Office of the County Engineer (250085).
- 148. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide construction materials engineering and testing services for various projects for the Office of the County Engineer (250096).
- 149. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental professional environmental services for various projects for the Office of the County Engineer (250093).
- 150. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for electronic monitoring equipment and services for Pretrial Services, Juvenile Probation Department, and the Community Supervision & Corrections Department (250021).
- 151. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide design services for the development and implementation of various drainage projects for the Office of the County Engineer (250082).
- 152. Request for approval of ratification of a public health or safety exemption award with Elevator Repair Service, Inc. in the amount of $50,927 for emergency elevator repair at 1160 Dairy Ashford for the Toll Road Authority, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Emergency.
- 153. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to Environmental Allies, LLC in the amount of $4,477,984 for infrastructure improvements on Lockwood Drive between Crites Street and Buffalo Bayou for Precinct 2 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240407), MWBE Contracted Goal: 25.21%.
- 154. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid to Salam International, Inc. in the amount of $380,627 for mortuary equipment and related items for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of April 10, 2025 - April 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, with certain items not being awarded (240289), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 155. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for disparity study and other related services for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the period of April 10, 2025 - April 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240354), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.30%.
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- 156. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Hayden Paving, Inc. in the amount of $6,414,668 for rehabilitation of various roads in the Hardy/Aldine area for the BetterStreets2Neighborhoods Community Program (2024) for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250017), MWBE Contracted Goal: 21.66%.
- 157. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid meeting specifications to Dana Safety Supply, Inc. in the amount of $1,567,859 for ballistic glass windshields for the Sheriff's Office for the period of April 10, 2025 - April 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240454), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 158. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to QuestMark Information Management, Inc. in the amount of $277,640 for assorted mailing services for the pick-up, processing and delivery of mail for Harris County for the period of April 10, 2025 - April 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240284), MWBE Contracted Goal: 3%.
- 159. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to Millis Equipment, LLC in the amount of $8,977,458 for Burnett Bayland Park design phase 1A.1- 2024 for Precinct 4, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250025), MWBE Contracted Goal: 28.61%.
- 160. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to CNC Technologies, LLC in the amount of $551,737 for aircraft camera system, accessories and related items for the Sheriff's Office for the period of April 10, 2025 - March 31, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240320), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 161. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Structural Integrity Group LLC in the amount of $77,640 for bridge maintenance repairs to W. Fairmont Pkwy Bridge at Willow Springs Bayou - 2023 for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240439), MWBE Contracted Goal: 28.25%.
- 162. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid meeting specifications to Menzi USA Sales, Inc. in the amount of $473,910 for walking excavator for the Flood Control District (240395), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 163. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $73,308 for Vmware vSphere Software License for the Public Library for the period of April 10, 2025 - April 9, 2028, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 164. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $282,756 for CrowdStrike Falcon Intelligence Cyber Security Software for the Toll Road Authority for the period of April 10, 2025 - April 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 165. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program & The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) award on the basis of low bid by line item to Debner Inc and J. Tyler Services, Inc. in the amount of $178,546 for office furniture for the East EZ Tag Store for the Toll Road Authority, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 166. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide an overflow analysis of Cypress Creek 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 (240403), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.35%.
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- 167. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with eCivis, Inc. in the amount of $234,948 for maintenance, support, licenses and warranty of grant management software for the Office of Management and Budget for full compensation for services provided from August 27, 2021 - August 26, 2024.
- 168. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. in the additional amount of $12,407 for additional services for all risk property insurance and business coverage for Jesse H. Jones Memorial Bridge for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025 (230387), MWBE Contracted Goal: 1%.
- 169. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Enterprise Resource Planning System for Harris County for the extended period of April 29, 2025 - April 28, 2026, with no additional funds, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 170. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, Inc. in the additional amount of $11,478 for additional services for audit management and electronic work paper software solutions for the Auditor's Office for the period of February 27, 2025 - February 26, 2026 (220083), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 171. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Amtech Elevator Services in the additional amount of $1,000,000 for maintenance and repair of vertical transportation equipment for Harris County for the extended period of June 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (190397), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 172. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company to add Exhibit E data sharing authorization agreement to the controlling addendum for Dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) Insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (240083), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14.0%.
- 173. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with RDLR Architects, Inc. in the additional amount of $700,000 for additional services for professional architectural and/or engineering services for facility maintenance, repairs, and rehabilitation for Harris County for the period of June 14, 2024 - June 13, 2025 (210160), MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 174. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with VESTEDin AGING Consulting Group, LLC in the additional amount of $75,000 for technical assistance for capacity strengthening for Public Health Services for the extended period of September 7, 2025 - January 6, 2026 (230430), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 175. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Page Southerland Page, Inc. (Page) in the additional amount of $500,000 for additional services for professional architectural and/or engineering services for facility maintenance, repairs, and rehabilitation for Harris County for the period of June 14, 2024 - June 13, 2025 (210160), MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
- 176. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the additional amount of $250,000 for additional services for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide staff augmentation services for Harris County Facility Projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of April 23, 2024 - April 22, 2027 (230413), MWBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWBE Current Participation: 34.7%.
- 177. Request for approval to extend a contract with J Rivas Construction, LLC (Primary) and Statewide Services, Inc (Secondary) for construction of sidewalks and related items at various locations for Precinct 4 through July 1, 2025, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (220321), MWBE Contracted Goal: 29%.
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- 178. Request for approval to extend a contract with Bear Services, LP for construction of sidewalks, trails and related items at various locations in the North and South Zones of Precinct 2 for the period of April 18, 2025 - October 17, 2025, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (210365), MWBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWBE Current Participation: 19.71%.
- 179. Request for approval to terminate a contract with Stripe Lines, Inc. for thermoplastic striping of various roads and related items for Precinct 4 effective April 10, 2025, and that the project will be readvertised at a later date (240030).
- 180. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Federal Hall Policy Advisors, LLC in the amount of $192,702 for grant liaison services and assistance securing grant funds for Precinct 2 for the period of May 10, 2025 - May 9, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
- 181. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Federal Hall Policy Advisors, LLC in the amount of $135,000 for grant liaison services and assistance securing grant funds for Precinct 4 for the period of May 16, 2025 - May 15, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
- 182. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with CML Security, LLC in the amount of $3,000,000 for support, services and upgrades to the security and detention system developed by Argyle Security Group for Harris County for the period of June 9, 2025 - June 8, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 183. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Global Tel*Link dba ViaPath Technologies in the amount of $822,715 for offender management software for the Sheriff's Office through October 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 184. Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a sole source exemption contract with Creative Software Solutions, LLC (assignor) to MJ Management Services, LLC dba MJM Innovations (assignee) for enhancement, development and support services for the EZTransport system for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 185. Request for approval of a renewal option with Tabb Textile Co., Inc. for bed sheets and related items for various detention facilities for the Sheriff's Office for the period of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026, at a cost of $162,120 (220029), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 186. Request for approval of a renewal option with Helena Agri Enterprises for horticultural chemicals and related items for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 at a cost of $645,078 (220032), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 187. Request for approval of a renewal option with Salam International, Inc. for human remain pouches and related items for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $53,323 (240063), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 188. Request for approval of a renewal option with Absolute Color Mailplex LLC; Pamela Printing Company; and Richmond Printing LLC to provide and mail various communications and related items for Precinct 4 for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $942,337 (240094), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.0%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 189. Request for approval of a renewal option with Traf-Tex, Inc. for intelligent transportation system services, equipment for the Toll Road Authority for the period of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026, at a cost of $1,106,369, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240097), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 190. Request for approval of a renewal option with Bob Barker Company, Inc. for inmate mattresses for the Sheriff's Office for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $500,000 (220115), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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- 191. Request for approval of a renewal option with Galls, LLC for uniforms and related items for Precinct 2 for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 at a cost of $121,352 (230133), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 192. Request for approval of a renewal option with Johnson Controls, Inc. for comprehensive maintenance, inspection services and related items for various chillers for Building Operations Services through March 31, 2026, at a cost of $781,417, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220339), MWBE Contracted Goal: 7%, MWBE Current Participation: 2.9%.
- 193. Request for approval of a renewal option with Qumpus, Inc. dba Better World Books for sale of surplus, worn out, damaged books, audiovisual and other library materials for Harris County for the period of September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026 with revenue at a cost of $9,869 (210220).
- 194. Request for approval of a renewal option with Galls, LLC (Primary); Webb's Uniforms (Secondary); and C & G Police Supply dba CG Wholesale (Tertiary) for uniforms and related items for the Fire Marshal's Office for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $131,765 (230030), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 195. Request for approval of a renewal option with DF Sales Texas LLC for screw fasteners and related items for Harris County for the period of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 at a cost of $28,843 (210116), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 196. Request for approval of a renewal option with Keller Krash Kushions INC, dba Contractors Barricade for repair/replacement parts, reusable energy absorbing crash terminal, mounting hardware and related items for Trinity Highway products for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $1,082,548 (230325), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 197. Request for approval of a renewal option with Kofile Technologies, Inc. for historical record preservation services and related items for the District Clerk's Office for the period of May 25, 2025 - May 24, 2026 at a cost of $400,000 (190334), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 198. Request for approval of a renewal option with Radio One of Texas II, LLC dba Radio One Houston; KHOU-TV, Inc.; and Fox Television d/b/a KRIV FOX 26 TV for advertising services and related items for Harris County for the period of April 23, 2025 - April 22, 2026, at a cost of $1,400,000 (220234), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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- 199. Request for approval of a renewal option with CSI Consolidated LLC dba Aims Companies for cleaning services for storm sewer inlets, pipes and boxes for the Toll Road Authority for the period of April 23, 2025 - April 22, 2026, at a cost of $276,000 (230201), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 200. Request for approval of a renewal option with Cherry Moving Company, Inc. dba Arcosa Construction Services for demolition services and related items for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $4,635,305 (220437), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWBE Current Participation: 10.2%.
- 201. Request for approval of a renewal option with Key HTX for energy, accessibility and visitability assessment services of single family homes for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 at a cost of $47,500 (220098).
- 202. Request for approval of a renewal option with Blue Knight Security, LLC for peace officer services for the Supervised Visitation Program (SVP) for the Domestic Relations Office for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $73,304 (240025), MWBE Contracted Goal: 16.60%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 203. Request for approval of a Government Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 70 Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with DLT Solutions, LLC for Connect Government license, support, and maintenance for Universal Services through February 14, 2026, at a cost of $121,053, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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- 204. Request for approval to transfer items, advertisement, sale, disposal of items of no value and release of titles and/or documentation for the period of March 12, 2025 - March 26, 2025.
- 205. Request for approval to remove inventory items listed on Auditor’s Form 3351 for Public Health Services and the Public Defender’s Office.
- 206. Request for approval to utilize an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program contract with Lowe’s Home Centers in the estimated amount of $800,000 for Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) supplies and related services for Harris County for the period of April 10, 2025 - October 31, 2027, with two (2) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 207. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of lowest complete quote meeting specifications from Associated Supply Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,535,734 for small and large excavators for the Flood Control District, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 208. Request for approval of a Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from McCoy Rockford Commercial Interiors in the amount of $64,452 for office chairs for the Correctional Health Clinic for the Sheriff's Office, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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- 209. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of lowest quote meeting specifications from EKA Government Sales Experts in the amount of $70,049 for stand-on skid steer for the Flood Control District, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 210. Request for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of lowest quote meeting specifications from Mustang Machinery Company, LLC dba Mustang CAT in the amount of $1,338,426 for extra small and medium excavators for the Flood Control District, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 211. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of lowest complete quote meeting specifications from Nationwide Trailers, LLC in the amount of $308,163 for trailers for the Flood Control District, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 212. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program and a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of lowest quote by line item meeting specifications from Associated Supply Company, Inc. in the amount of $202,651; and Mustang Machinery Company, LLC. d/b/a MUSTANG CAT in the amount of $1,066,565 for skid steers for the Flood Control District, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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- 213. Request for discussion and possible action to achieve pay parity between select certified personnel performing investigative-level work at the Constables’ and Sheriff’s Offices through the remainder of FY 2025.
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- 214. Request for discussion and possible action regarding Harris County’s Disparity Study Fund for independent school districts (ISDs), community colleges and small cities.
- 215. Request for approval of an agreement with Empower Community Development Corporation to implement Project Canvas, a youth development initiative aimed at equipping 7th-12th grade students with the skills, resources, and knowledge to pursue post-secondary education and career paths.
- 216. Request for approval of a professional services agreement with TouchPoint Strategies, LLC for advisory services in connection with the creation of a new tax increment reinvestment zone in the County.
- 217. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program to extend the term until January 1, 2027 regarding programming in Precinct 1 community centers at no cost to the County.
- 218. Request for approval to use Precinct One charter buses for the purpose of providing transportation for constituents between remote parking locations and Sylvester Turner Park for Family Day in the Park.
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- 219. Request for approval of admission fees, raffle, food and refreshment sales and merchandise vending for the Toy Train Show and Swap Meet event at Bay Area Community Center on September 20, 2025.
- 220. Request for approval of free vaccinations for dogs and cats that will be open to the public for the Corridor Rescue/Banfield Pet Hospital Community Vaccination Clinic at the Hardy Community Center on May 18, 2025.
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- 221. Request for approval to accept an affidavit and petition submitted by the residents of Crossbend Village Section 1 requesting the posting of “No Overnight Parking of Commercial Motor Vehicles” signs in compliance with the Texas Transportation Code sec. 545.307.
- 222. Request for approval to accept from the Jesse Jones Park Volunteers 501c3 the donation of an online Texas history and nature tour with an estimated value of $10,335 for educational use via the Jesse Jones Park website.
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- 223. Request for approval to accept from Gerald Tronic the donation of PVC pipe with an estimated value of $50 for Mercer Botanic Gardens.
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- 224. Request for approval of $40,000.00 from general funds to UP Art Studio for the implementation of the PlaceMAKE P4 Pitner Pocket Park Mural, an initiative under the “All in 4 Inner Northwest” Community Planning study.
- 225. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to provide educational programming in Precinct 4 community centers focusing on health and wellness for people of all ages.
- 226. Request for approval for Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a 501(c)3, to hold a charity 5K run and walk on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at John Paul Landing Park.
- 227. Request for approval for the Kingdom Football Academy to install an irrigation system on the soccer fields at Paul D. Rushing Park.
- 228. Request for approval of the Burnett Bayland Park Master Plan prepared by WSP USA Inc. for Harris County Precinct 4.
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- 229. Request for approval to accept from Jim Pulliam, the donation of a Delta dust collector, model 50-850, valued at $150.00 for the Kleb Woods Nature Center woodshop.
- 230. Request for approval to accept from Fit Houston the donation of a Victor Stanley bench, valued at $1,937.00, to be installed at Pitner Pocket Park.
- 231. Request for approval to accept from Jessie Lee the donation of a JVC LT-43EM75 43-inch television with remote, valued at $100.00, to be used at Tracy Gee Community Center.
- 232. Request for approval to accept from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation, the donation of one (1) Kohler 300REZXD generator with 1,200 AMP Service entrance rated automatic transfer switch and installation costs at Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center, with an estimated total value of $345,000.00.
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- 233. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for a public hearing for approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled GENERATION PARK SOUTH SEC 1 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 1.
- 234. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for a public hearing to discuss potential re-adoption and updating of the Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatement in a Reinvestment Zone Created in Harris County to be effective April 25, 2025 - April 24, 2027, under the Texas Property Tax Code, Chapter 312.002 (c-1).
- 281 Transmittals
- 235. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of February 27-March 26, 2025.
- 236. Transmittal by Human Resources and Talent of changes to classifications on certain positions.
- 237. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with SER Construction Partners, LLC, in connection with Holderrieth Road Drainage Improvements Project, Job No. 22/0369, UPIN 18104MF0R901, Precinct 3.
- 238. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Precise Services, Inc., in connection with Hiram Clarke Road - from Summerlyn Drive to Anderson Road - 2018, Job No. 24/0200, UPIN 19101MF0ZE01, Precinct 1.
- 239. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Environmental Allies, LLC, in connection with Mound Road Extension from Greenhouse Road along Spring Drive to Cypress Drive, Job No. 24/0076, UPIN 21208MF1QS01, Precinct 3.
- 240. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with GMJ Paving Co., LLC, in connection with Maintenance - BS2N Aldine West - 2022, Job No. 23/0140, UPIN 23102MF2V401, Precinct 2.
- 241. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Bear Services LP, in connection with Hike and Bike Trail - Southbelt Trail - 2023, Job No. 21/0365, UPIN 24102MF34401, Precinct 2.
- 242. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in connection with Oak Glen Place (East) Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, Job No. 23/0028, UPIN 19101MF13601, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 21%, MWBE Current Participation: 24%.
- 243. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of the change to the electric meter ESID number from 1008901025001857270121 to 1008901025005194260125 for Carpenters Bayou - Trails and Pedestrian Bike Bridge, UPIN 19101MF0YC01, Precincts 1 and 2.
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- 244. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of Notices of Road and Bridge Log Changes to be Reflected in the Harris County Road Log and the Auditor’s Office Fixed Asset Group.
- 245. Transmittal by Public Health Services of the 2024 Annual Report.
- 246. Transmittal by the Sheriff’s Office of an agreement with Wellspring Family and Community Institute, LLC to provide parenting, education and counseling services along with behavioral healthcare services to incarcerated individuals and their families.
- 247. Transmittal by the Sheriff’s Office of the agreement with The Moss Group, Inc. for a PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) assessment and action planning.
- 248. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the annual financial report for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 14 for the year ending September 30, 2024.
- 249. Transmittal by the County Clerk of a copy of the Petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the Creation of Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 11 received from Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham, L.L.P.
- 250. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for landscape construction for Burnett Bayland Park design phase 1A.1- 2024 for Precinct 4 (250083).
- 251. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for election bags and related items for Harris County (250022).
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- 252. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for mobile dental unit vehicle and mobile mammography unit vehicle for Public Health Services (250016).
- 253. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for rehabilitation of the wastewater system in Spring Camp and Klein Park for Precinct 3 (250079).
- 254. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for specialty vehicle for Pollution Control Services (250004).
- 255. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for mowing and maintenance of various parks at the Crosby Service Area (2025) for Precinct 3 (250091).
- 256. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for mowing and various maintenance services for Precinct 1 (250029).
- 257. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for household hazardous waste disposal for the Office of the County Engineer (250086).
- 258. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for office furniture for the Fire Marshal's Office (250073).
- 259. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened March 31 & April 7, 2025.
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- 309 The Commissioners Court may go into executive session, if necessary, pursuant to chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, for one or more of the following reasons: (1) consultation with the County Attorney to seek or receive legal advice or consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation; (2) discussion about the value or transfer of real property; (3) discussion about a prospective gift or donation; (4) consideration of specific personnel matters; (5) discussion about security personnel or devices; or (6) discussion of certain economic development matters. The Commissioners Court may announce that it will go into executive session on any item listed on this agenda if the subject matter is permitted for a closed session by provisions of chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
- 260. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of the following nominees from the County Judge to the Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission: Thuy Le to Position 5 for a term ending April 10, 2028, and Linda Toyota to Position 6 for a term ending April 10, 2027.
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- 261. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Gene Wu, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission, Position 1, for a term ending April 10, 2028.
- 262. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Jason Luong, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission, Position 2, for a term ending April 10, 2027.
- 263. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Brian Freedman, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris Galveston Subsidence District for a term ending January 31, 2027.
- 264. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Calandrian Simpson-Kemp, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Safe School Commission, Position 2, for a term ending April 10, 2027.
- 265. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of the following nominees from the Commissioner of Precinct 4 to the Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission: Deborah Chen to Position 4 for a term ending April 10, 2027, and Ryan Ramphul to Position 7 for a term ending April 10, 2028.
- 266. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Alice Lee, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris County Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors for a term ending April 10, 2027.
- 267. Request by Universal Services for an Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.076, for discussion and possible action regarding the deployment of security and cybersecurity devices and an update on the audit of Harris County’s data and cybersecurity needs, and review of regional cybersecurity.
- 318 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 319 Notice is hereby given that, prior to the adjournment of the regular meeting of Commissioners Court, the Court may consider the following emergency or urgent public necessity and/or supplemental agenda items: Supplemental items may be published up to 72 hours before a meeting of Harris County Commissioners Court. Emergency or urgent public necessity items may be published up to one (1) hour before a meeting of Harris County Commissioners Court.
- 268. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of a subrecipient agreement with Austin Energy, to pass through grant funds in the amount of $31,593,683, for the EPA-funded Solar for All program.
- 269. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of the following nominees from the Commissioner of Precinct 1 to the Harris County Resources for Children and Adults Board: Michael Lacston and Patrick Grant, for terms ending April 10, 2028.
- 270. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Cyber Security project in the additional amount of $705,000 for a total CP funding of $6,730,000.
- 271. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Fleet Vehicles (continuous) project in the additional amount of $21,720,000 for a total CP funding of $135,780,000.
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- 272. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Radio Replacement and Purchase Program project in the additional amount of $6,470,000 for a total CP funding of $49,110,000.
- 273. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the HCSO District 6 Expansion project in the amount of $600,000.
- 274. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the Juvenile Probation Department Facilities Repair and Renovation project in the amount of $1,905,000 for a total CP funding of $12,290,000.
- 275. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval of commercial paper funding for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the IFS Equipment Replacement (continuous) project in the additional amount of $1,000,000 for a total CP funding of $7,750,000.
- 276. Request by Human Resources and Talent for discussion and possible action regarding the Telework Policy for Harris County employees.
- 277. Request by Public Health Services for approval of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for vital event data and Texas Health Care Information Collection Public Use Data File from DSHS for essential public health services.
- 278. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for authorization to retire a K9 from active service and transfer custody to the current handler with releases of liability.
- 279. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to update 5 positions effective April 19, 2025 within the current law enforcement structure.
- 280. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval of an adjustment for a county approved step increase for (1) employee effective April 19, 2025.
- 281. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval of changes to the lists of Regular Deputies and Reserve Deputies with Oaths of Office and Statements of Elected/Appointed Officer.
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- 282. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to correct payroll records and a one-time payment to compensate an employee per the compensation audit.
- 283. Request by the District Clerk for approval to potentially accept donations of goods, services, and gift cards from various local business partners to be given to prospective jurors who appear for service during Jury Appreciation Week scheduled May 5-9, 2025 at the Jury Assembly Plaza, 1201 Congress.
- 284. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services between Harris County and Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA.
- 285. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for jail feasibility study for Harris County (250108).
- 286. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for non-carceral feasibility study for Harris County (250107).
- 287. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of lowest priced proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with American Institutes for Research for Community Health and Violence Prevention Services (CHVPS) evaluation for Public Health Services for the period of April 10, 2025 - April 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240151), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%.
- 288. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent 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 Rey de la Reza Architects, Inc. dba RDLR Architects, Inc. in the amount of $668,600 for professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of the expansion of the Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Crime Processing Facility for the Office of the County Engineer (240397), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
- 289. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc. in the amount of $55,000 for small throwable rugged robot for the Sheriff's Office for the period of April 10, 2025 - April 9, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received for the budgeted amount (240370), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 290. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of ratification of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program award on the basis of low quote to Associated Supply Company, Inc in the amount of $445,286 for generators for Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 291. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with Layer 3 Communications, LLC (assignor) to MGT Impact Solutions, LLC (assignee) for access points and related items for Universal Services for the period of October 31, 2024 - October 30, 2025 (230252), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 292. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract agreement with Microsoft Corporation to increase funding for certain Azure VMWare services in the additional amount of $606,000 for Microsoft Enterprise support services for Universal Services - Technology for the period of April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 293. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept amendments to agreements with the Texas Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division modifying awards, with no required match, for the FY 2022 Homeland Security Grant Program with an extension through February 28, 2025.
- 294. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion and possible action regarding naming the Meyergrove Detention Basin the Ann and J. Kent Friedman Park.
- 295. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to allow Houston’s Pink Box to sell food and refreshments from food trucks at Tom Bass Park during an Earth Day event on April 12, 2025.
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- 296. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a 381 Agreement with Bridgette Mongeon to replace the stolen Kipper Mease statue at the Pasadena Kipper Mease Sports Complex.
- 297. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on the legality and impacts of the minimum wage requirements placed on Harris County contractors and subcontractors.
- 298. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on tunnels pilot program.
- 299. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on the County Attorney’s Office to clarify how a 2-1-2 vote should be recorded - pass or fail, reclarification on previous actions, the definition of an abstention, and guidelines for abstaining from a vote.
- 300. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to integrate the proposed salary scale for the new Detective rank classification into the Constables pay scale and rank structure.
- 301. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to accept from Pamela Weinberg the donation of a bench with an estimated value of $2,097 for Mercer Botanic Gardens in memory of Ashley, Rachel, Seth, and Stephanie.
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- 302. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action for Management and Budget to provide assessment of all programs started with ARPA funding.
- 356 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 6:57 P.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 10, 2025. On this the 22nd day of May, 2025. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
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- 389 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 28. FM 6 Intnl. Assn. of Fire Chiefs Hazmat 6/11-16/2025 Baltimore, MD $16,800 Grant Response Teams Conf. $3,200 Other 29. FM 5 International Association of Chiefs of 10/15-22/2025 Denver, CO $20,950 Other Police Conf. 30. CCLK 2 Society of Southwest Archivists 5/6-10/2025 Lafayette, LA $780 Other in-person/virtual meeting 31. CCLK 3 International Association of Government 5/18-26/2025 Kansas City, MO $12,230 Other Officials Conf. 32. CCLK 2 National Association of Counties 7/10-15/2025 Philadelphia, PA $6,674 Other Conference & Expo. ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 78 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $3,563 $277,915
- 395 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 3. FCD 1 South Texas County Elevator Association 5/16-17/2025 S. Padre Island, TX $909 FCD event 4. FCD 4 Texas Emergency Management Conference 5/26-30/2025 Fort Worth, TX $11,612 FCD 5. US 2 Safer Buildings Coalition Conference* 4/8-10/2025 Dallas, TX $1,206 Other 6. PHS 9 Lead & Healthy Housing Issues Online 4/14-16/2025 Houston, TX $400 Grant Conference 7. PHS 4 MAPP 2.0 training* 4/27-30/2025 San Antonio, TX $10,180 General 8. PHS 25 NACCHO's Preparedness Summit* 4/28-5/3/2025 San Antonio, TX $48,880 General $44,300 Grant $19,470 Other 9. PHS 3 Southwest Veterinary Symposium* 9/25-28/2025 Fort Worth, TX $5,877 General 10. VS 1 Legal assistance for Texas low income 4/15/2025 Houston, TX $175 General veterans training 11. VS 1 Mental health peer specialist training 4/28-5/2/2025 Houston, TX $650 Grant 12. JUVPROB 7 Leadership for Corrections Conference* 6/8-11/2025 Corpus Christi, TX $6,412 Grant 13. JUVPROB 5 Drug Impact Conference* 7/6-9/2025 Corpus Christi, TX $4,800 Grant 14. JUVPROB 11 Texas Public Charter Schools Association 10/6-8/2025 Houston, TX $8,175 Grant Conference* 15. HCRCA 1 Nonviolent crisis instructor training 7/15-17/2025 Houston, TX $4,689 General 16. C5 3 Energy Drone and Robotics Summit* 6/16-18/2025 The Woodlands, TX $1,050 Other 17. C6 1 Texas Police Chief Association 4/14-17/2025 Galveston, TX $565 Other Conference* 18. C7 1 Civilian response and casualty care 5/28-29/2025 Burnet, TX $110 General course*
- 397 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 34. DCLK 2 County & District Clerks meeting* 4/9-10/2025 Bay City, TX $750 General 35. PD 1 Tx. Assn. of Govt. Information 4/22-25/2025 San Antonio, TX $1,870 General Technology Managers Conf. 36. PTS 1 Justice Planners Executive Forum 4/15-17/2025 Huntsville, TX $675 General 37. JP 1.2 3 Champions of Justice Gala 4/30-5/1/2025 Austin, TX $1,205 General 38. JP 8.1 1 Senate courthouse security meeting 4/1-2/2025 Austin, TX $631 General 39. AUD 3 AI in HR training seminar 4/23/2025 Houston, TX $1,395 General 40. AUD 1 CPAS by the Bay Conference 6/17-18/2025 League City, TX $665 General 41. TREAS 1 Tx. Legislative Black Caucus & 89th Tx. 3/17-20/2025 Austin, TX $1,207 General Legislative Session 42. CJO 2 Texas HIV syndicate meetings Multiple Various $3,300 Grant ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 150 In Texas average cost per attendee: $1,732 $259,792 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 228 Average cost per attendee: $2,358 $537,707 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2025 = 10/1/24-9/30/25
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- 213. Request for discussion and possible action to achieve pay parity between select certified personnel performing investigative-level work at the Constables’ and Sheriff’s Offices through the remainder of FY 2025.
- 852 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 300. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to integrate the proposed salary scale for the new Detective rank classification into the Constables pay scale and rank structure.
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- 858 Commissioners Court recessed at 3:35 P.M.
- 861 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 3:46 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 866 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 3:48 P.M. and returned at 3:51 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 869 County Administration
- 15. Request for discussion and appropriate action of the Harris County Climate Justice Plan.
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- 16. Request for discussion and possible action regarding an update by the Office of County Administration on the Putting Assets to Work (PAW) Initiative and the creation of a Reinvestment Fund to provide transparency in the monetization of properties included in the PAW portfolio.
- 881 Management and Budget
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- 896 Management and Budget
- 900 County Engineer
- 905 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
- 92. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda.
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- 909 Public Health Services
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- 919 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 4:44 P.M. and returned at 4:46 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
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- 923 Commissioner, Precinct 4
- 927 Judge Hidalgo arrived at 4:48 P.M.
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- 940 Management and Budget
- 942 County Judge
- 213. Request for discussion and possible action to achieve pay parity between select certified personnel performing investigative-level work at the Constables’ and Sheriff’s Offices through the remainder of FY 2025.
- 213. Request for discussion and possible action to achieve pay parity between select certified personnel performing investigative-level work at the Constables’ and Sheriff’s Offices through the remainder of FY 2025.
- 948 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 300. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to integrate the proposed salary scale for the new Detective rank classification into the Constables pay scale and rank structure.
- 300. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to integrate the proposed salary scale for the new Detective rank classification into the Constables pay scale and rank structure.
- 953 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 5:26 P.M. and returned at 5:28 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 955 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 298. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on tunnels pilot program.
- 298. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on tunnels pilot program.
- 298. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on tunnels pilot program.
- 967 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 6:05 P.M.
- 971 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 976 page break
- 979 Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
- 983 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 6:07 P.M. for Items 155, 214, 267, and 297.
- 985 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 6:55 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 989 Purchasing
- 993 Commissioner, Precinct 1
- 1000 Executive Session
- 1008 Emergency/Supplemental items