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March 5, 2025 ·10:00 AM Closed ·Business Court Meeting

1001 Preston, 1st Floor

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Agenda — 138 items

  1. 1 Public Notice
  2. 2 February 28, 2025 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 25-1428
  3. 3 Appearances before court
  4. 4 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.
  5. 5 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
  6. 9 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a business court meeting at 10:03 A.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were present in-person.
  7. 11 Resolutions
  8. 1. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the Wu Martial Arts Association on the 10th anniversary of its World Star Chinese Martial Arts Competition. 25-1432 approved Pass
  9. 13 COVID-19
  10. 2. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The Network of Behavioral Health Providers, Inc. for Behavioral Health American Rescue Plan Act funding for Public Health Services for the extended period of March 14, 2025 - December 31, 2026 with no increase in the total contract amount (220163), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 25-1333 approved Pass
  11. 15 Management and Budget
  12. 15 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the Court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
  13. 3. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest. 25-1374 approved Pass
  14. 4. Request for approval of a resolution authorizing proceeding to issue and sell Harris County Hospital District, Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2025; authorizing the preparation of all financing and offering documents; approving the engagement of professionals in connection with the issuance and sale of the bonds; and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto. 25-1420 approved Pass
  15. 5. Request for approval of a notice of extension in connection with the Harris County, Texas, Toll Road First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes, Series K to extend the credit agreement expiration to May 22, 2025. 25-1421 approved Pass
  16. 18 Grants
  17. 6. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 25-1431 approved Pass
  18. 20 County Engineer
  19. 7. Request for approval to execute an agreement with IDS Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $279,267.10 for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Roadway Maintenance - Residential Asphalt Package Channelview - 2024, UPIN 24208MF3M801, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 1.85%. 25-1337 approved Pass
  20. 8. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $247,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Dowdell Woods Subdivision Drainage Improvements, UPIN 19103MF14A01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-1371 approved Pass
  21. 9. Request for approval of plat Avalon Landing Lane Street Dedication Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,300.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 25-1375 approved Pass
  22. 10. Request for approval of plat Wildwood Glen Sec 1 Partial Replat No 2. Consultant, THE INTERFIELD GROUP ENGINEERING | ARCHITECTURE, Precinct 3. 25-1376 approved Pass
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  24. 11. Request for approval of plat Basalt Rock Lane Street Dedication with a financial surety in the amount of $2,400.00. Consultant, OWENS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LLC, Precinct 3. 25-1377 approved Pass
  25. 12. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 24 Amending Plat No 1. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 3. 25-1378 approved Pass
  26. 13. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 35 Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED, INC., Precinct 4. 25-1379 approved Pass
  27. 14. Request for approval of plat Tomball Shopping Center. Consultant, JEFFREY MOON & ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 4. 25-1380 approved Pass
  28. 15. Request for approval of plat Brighton Gardens. Consultant, TRI-TECH SURVEYING COMPANY, L.P., Precinct 4. 25-1381 approved Pass
  29. 16. Request for approval of plat Diamond SM 21 LLC. Consultant, HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 3. 25-1382 approved Pass
  30. 17. Request for approval of plat Tidwell Business LLC. Consultant, ADVANCE SURVEYING, INC., Precinct 2. 25-1383 approved Pass
  31. 18. Request for approval of plat Dreamland Place Section 2 Partial Replat No 6. Consultant, MD LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, Precinct 3. 25-1384 approved Pass
  32. 19. Request for approval of plat Dunham Pointe Mound Road Street Dedication And Reserve with a financial surety in the amount of $1,860.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 25-1385 approved Pass
  33. 20. Request for approval of plat Sundance Cove Detention Pond C and Recreation Center. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3. 25-1386 approved Pass
  34. 21. Request for approval of plat Dunham Pointe Sec 16 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,215.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 25-1387 approved Pass
  35. 22. Request for approval of plat Sundance Cove Detention Pond B. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3. 25-1388 approved Pass
  36. 23. Request for approval of plat Dunham Pointe Sec 17 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,445.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 25-1389 approved Pass
  37. 24. Request for approval of plat Eastgate Center. Consultant, E.I.C. SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 3. 25-1390 approved Pass
  38. 25. Request for approval of plat Sundance Cove Detention Pond A. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3. 25-1391 approved Pass
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  40. 26. Request for approval of plat Elyson Exchange View. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4. 25-1392 approved Pass
  41. 27. Request for approval of plat Elyson Sec 60 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,985.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4. 25-1393 approved Pass
  42. 28. Request for approval of plat Sundance Cove Boat Storage Reserve. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3. 25-1394 approved Pass
  43. 29. Request for approval of plat Elyson Sec 61 with a financial surety in the amount of $5,830.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4. 25-1395 approved Pass
  44. 30. Request for approval of plat Elyson Sec 62 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,475.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4. 25-1396 approved Pass
  45. 31. Request for approval of plat Scotts Bend Lift Station No 1 Minor Replat. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3. 25-1397 approved Pass
  46. 32. Request for approval of plat Endecott Acres. Consultant, THE PINNELL GROUP, LLC, Precinct 3. 25-1398 approved Pass
  47. 33. Request for approval of plat Reserve At Mound Road. Consultant, CENTURY ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3. 25-1399 approved Pass
  48. 34. Request for approval of plat Fry Road Tract Sec 1. Consultant, CIVIL-SURV LAND SURVEYING, LLC, Precinct 4. 25-1400 approved Pass
  49. 35. Request for approval of plat Gantz Properties. Consultant, E.I.C. SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 4. 25-1401 approved Pass
  50. 36. Request for approval of plat Providence Place with a financial surety in the amount of $3,170.00. Consultant, R.G. MILLER ENGINEERS, Precinct 1. 25-1402 approved Pass
  51. 37. Request for approval of plat Global New Millennium Reserve with a financial surety in the amount of $2,100.00. Consultant, PRO-SURV, Precinct 1. 25-1403 approved Pass
  52. 38. Request for approval of plat Oakberry Trails Sec 4 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,130.00. Consultant, BENCHMARK ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Precinct 4. 25-1404 approved Pass
  53. 39. Request for approval of plat Oakberry Trails Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,370.00. Consultant, BENCHMARK ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Precinct 4. 25-1405 approved Pass
  54. 40. Request for approval of plat Grand Boudreaux Business Park. Consultant, THE PINNELL GROUP, LLC, Precinct 3. 25-1406 approved Pass
  55. 41. Request for approval of plat Hertegas Property. Consultant, SOUTH TEXAS SURVEYING ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 4. 25-1407 approved Pass
  56. 42. Request for approval of plat Oakberry Trails Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $11,380.00. Consultant, BENCHMARK ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Precinct 4. 25-1408 approved Pass
  57. 43. Request for approval of plat Holly Lockwood Properties LLC. Consultant, THE INTERFIELD GROUP, Precinct 1. 25-1409 approved Pass
  58. 44. Request for approval of Newport Grove Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,395.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3. 25-1410 approved Pass
  59. 45. Request for approval of plat Kathy Lane Business Park. Consultant, HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 3. 25-1411 approved Pass
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  61. 46. Request for approval of plat Kinder Nut Farm. Consultant, TEXAS LAND MAPS, Precinct 3. 25-1413 approved Pass
  62. 61 Constables
  63. 47. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of changes to the list of regular deputies with oaths. 25-1436 approved Pass
  64. 63 Grants
  65. 48. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit a renewal application to the Texas Health and Human Service Commission for grant funds in the amount of $2,328,480, with no required match, for the Texas Healthy Women (THW) Cost Reimbursement Grant Program. 25-1322 no action
  66. 49. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas General Land Office to update the performance statements for the Harris County Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program - Infrastructure and Planning Projects Funding Contract. 25-1422 approved Pass
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  68. 50. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center in the amount of $34,304.04 for providing a State Education Agency (SEA) Coordinator for the Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education (AWARE) Harris Project for the period ending September 29, 2025 with three one-year renewal options. 25-1304 approved Pass
  69. 51. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality grant funds in the amount of $1,273,845.00, with no required match, for the Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program. 25-1323 approved Pass
  70. 69 Auditor
  71. 52. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 25-1302 approved Pass
  72. 53. Request for approval of a claim made payable in the amount of $2,127,585.95 to Memorial Hermann Hospital System, subject to the authorization of an agenda item made by the Harris County Office of the County Attorney, for costs incurred during calendar year 2024 for providing care to Harris County prisoners or persons under guard by Harris County at Memorial-Hermann’s facilities. 25-1416 approved Pass
  73. 72 Purchasing
  74. 54. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for reconstruction of waterfront structures and various park improvements at Deussen Park and Eisenhower Park for Precinct 1 (250046). 25-1347 approved Pass
  75. 55. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction manager at risk for the renovation of the Tracy Gee Community Center for the Office of the County Engineer (250048). 25-1352 approved Pass
  76. 56. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for renovation of multiple buildings at the Seabrook Youth Village for Harris County (250034). 25-1357 approved Pass
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  78. 57. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for supplemental transportation services for patients and packages for Public Health Services, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240276). 25-1366 approved Pass
  79. 58. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Ardurra Group, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Safe Routes to School Planning Study for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240375), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.83%. 25-1369 approved Pass
  80. 59. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Express Dump Truck Service of Houston LLC in the amount of $584,729 for general repairs to P118-32-01 for the Flood Control District, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240428), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.80%. 25-1336 approved Pass
  81. 60. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest and best bid by line item to multiple vendors in the amount of $10,500,000 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for repair parts, labor, services and related items for Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Toyota, and Stellantis Automobiles and light, medium, heavy-duty trucks for Harris County for the period of March 5, 2025 - March 4, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240220), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-1424 approved Pass
  82. 61. Request for approval for the County Clerk to execute applicable bonds received from IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC for automated fingerprint identification system for Harris County, in connection with an amendment and a renewal approved by Commissioners Court on December 19, 2024 (210072), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-1362 approved Pass
  83. 62. Request for approval of a renewal option with Stripes and Stops Company, Inc. for pavement markings and related items for various locations in Precinct 1 through February 25, 2026, at a cost of $1,200,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230359), MWBE Contracted Goal: 34%, MWBE Current Participation: 18.97%. 25-1331 approved Pass
  84. 63. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape, Inc. for mowing and maintenance services of right-of-ways and esplanades at the Crosby Camp and related items for Precinct 3 through January 28, 2026, at a cost of $1,335,869, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230313), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.0%, MWBE Current Participation: 10.8%. 25-1365 approved Pass
  85. 64. Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with Houston Recovery Center to provide peer recovery support assistance for the responsive interventions for change docket for the Administrative Office of the District Courts for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 at a cost of $214,721, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 25-1349 approved Pass
  86. 65. Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with Harris Health System for Ryan White Program Part A Services for the Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 at a cost of $9,957,667, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 25-1355 approved Pass
  87. 66. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Kleen-Tech Acquisition, LLC in the additional amount of $549,000 to continue to provide custodial cleaning services at Region 3 for Harris County, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (150064). 25-1348 approved Pass
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  89. 67. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Caring Commercial Cleaning, Inc. in the additional amount of $365,000 to continue to provide custodial cleaning services at Region 2 for Harris County, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (140154). 25-1335 approved Pass
  90. 68. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Caring Commercial Cleaning, Inc. in the additional amount of $517,000 to continue to provide custodial cleaning services at Region 1 for Harris County, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (170032). 25-1334 approved Pass
  91. 69. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Alanton Group, Inc in the additional amount of $302,000 to continue to provide custodial cleaning services at Region 4 for Harris County, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (170076). 25-1351 approved Pass
  92. 70. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with GovOs, Inc. in the additional amount of $480,000 for integrated land and personal records management system for the County Clerk's Office for the extended period of December 17, 2024 - December 16, 2025 (190205), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-1358 approved Pass
  93. 71. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Resonance Media Corp in the additional amount of $150,000 for strategic communications and public relations services for Precinct 4 for the period of November 12, 2024 - November 11, 2025 (240154), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.64%. 25-1364 approved Pass
  94. 72. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a personal services exemption agreement with Forensic Pathology Labs, PLLC in the additional amount of $133,000 for additional medical examiner services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. 25-1359 approved Pass
  95. 73. Request for approval of an extension with Caring Commercial Cleaning Inc. for janitorial services at the Youth Services Center for Resources for Children and Adults through June 1, 2025, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (210390), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17.0%, MWBE Current Participation: 97.3%. 25-1367 approved Pass
  96. 74. Request for approval of an extension with Highway 1, LLC for paint striping of various roads at the Lyons Camp area and related items for Precinct 4 through May 31, 2025, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (210259), MWBE Contracted Goal: 34%. 25-1332 approved Pass
  97. 95 Commissioner, Precinct 1
  98. 75. Request for approval to accept from Trees for Houston the donation of trees, and associated planting materials and maintenance, to plant 206 trees at the Hill at Sims Bayou on March 8, 2025. 25-1419 approved Pass
  99. 97 Commissioner, Precinct 2
  100. 76. Request for approval of a parade, vendors, ticket sales for games and rides, and sales of merchandise for the Northwest Baseball Opening Day at Doss Park on March 15, 2025. 25-1427 approved Pass
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  102. 99 Commissioner, Precinct 3
  103. 77. Request that the County Judge execute a Proposed Site Collaboration Letter in support of a Harris County Department of Education CASE for Kids County Connections Summer Initiative 2025 grant to be submitted by Young Audiences, Inc. of Houston. 25-1425 approved Pass
  104. 101 Transmittals
  105. 78. Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 3 of the racial profiling report for traffic citations submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. 25-1415 accepted
  106. 79. Transmittal by the District Clerk of an Order on Motion to Appeal Trial Court’s Disapproval of Requested Attorney’s Fees. 25-1370 accepted
  107. 80. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for general earthen and concrete channel repairs (Countywide) for the Flood Control District (250014). 25-1340 accepted
  108. 81. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for ITB - aircraft camera system, accessories and related items for the Sheriff's Office (240320). 25-1341 accepted
  109. 82. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for airboat and shallow water boats with trailers for the Flood Control District (240456). 25-1342 accepted
  110. 83. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for installation and maintenance of solar lighting for Meyer Park and various other parks for Precinct 3 (250023). 25-1343 accepted
  111. 84. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for Burnett Bayland Park design phase 1A.1- 2024 for Precinct 4 (250025). 25-1344 accepted
  112. 85. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage improvements in the Memorial Hills Subdivision (2018) for Precinct 1 (250038). 25-1345 accepted
  113. 86. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage improvements in the Parkway (Mobile Homes) Subdivision (2018) for Precinct 1 (250039). 25-1346 accepted
  114. 87. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for concrete jersey barriers (48-inch) for the Flood Control District (250036). 25-1350 accepted
  115. 88. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for aftermarket automotive parts and related items for Harris County (240309). 25-1353 accepted
  116. 89. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for rehabilitation of concrete pavement along Beamer Road for the BetterStreets2Neighborhoods Community Program for Precinct 2 (250049). 25-1354 accepted
  117. 90. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for ballistic glass windshields for the Sheriff's Office (240454). 25-1360 accepted
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  119. 91. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for walking excavator for the Flood Control District (240395). 25-1368 accepted
  120. 92. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened February 10, 17 and 24, and March 3, 2025. 25-1417 accepted
  121. 117 Emergency/Supplemental items
  122. 119 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 10:09 A.M. The above and forgoing minutes have been read and examined by me and are a true and correct representation of the actions taken by Commissioners Court held on March 5, 2025. On this the 10th day of April, 2025. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
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