Commissioners Court
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
Agenda — 579 items
- 1 Public Notice
- 2 January 30, 2025 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
- 3 Opening Prayer
- 4 Pastor Courtnay White of Fountain of Love Church in Tomball introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 3.
- 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 a regular session at 10:11 A.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were present in-person.
- 10 Resolutions
- 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Judith Marshall for 27 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Harris County.
- 2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Evelyn Palmer for 23 years at the Harris County District Clerk's Office.
- 3. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution congratulating Lee Lennard, as the 2025 Engineer of the Year in Harris County, Texas.
- 4. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.
- 14 Commissioner Ellis arrived at 11:37 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 5. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution celebrating the Harris Health Sheila Jackson Lee Center for Accelerating Health Equity (CArE) on its first Health Equity in Action Summit, to be held February 19, 2025.
- 6. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commemorating the life of Jose Adan Trevino.
- 7. Request by the County Judge and the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution designating the month of February 2025 as Black History Month in Harris County, Texas.
- 17 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the Court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
- 8. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating February 15, 2025 as CERT Rodeo Day in Harris County, Texas.
- 9. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Xi Alpha Omega Chapter for its outstanding efforts of service to all mankind for the Houston Community for over 44 years.
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- 10. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing the Kansas City Chiefs for their victory against the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round game on January 18, 2025.
- 11. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution remembering Elizabeth Liz Nuelle Barraza.
- 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Judith Marshall for 27 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Harris County.
- 12. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution honoring Harris County Constable Precinct One Police K-9 “Edge” for his exceptional 10-years of service to Harris County upon his retirement.
- 13. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing February 5, 2025 as National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
- 23 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 10:16 A.M. and returned at 10:16 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 14. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution celebrating the Houston Humane Society for distributing over 5 million meals to pets in need.
- 15. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing January 27, 2025 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
- 25 Resolutions
- 26 COVID-19
- 16. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of an amendment to an interlocal subrecipient agreement with the Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System, to update the Indirect Cost Rate, the budget contained in Exhibit A, and the Federal Award Identification Table contained in Exhibit E for the period of December 19, 2025 - December 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount.
- 4. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.
- 17. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of an order authorizing the expenditure of funds in the amount of $299,837.45 with American Institutes for Research under Job No. 210317 to support an amendment to the agreement to add the scope of work contained in Exhibit A, update the budget contained in Exhibit B, and extend the term of the contract from March 31, 2025 - December 31, 2026, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
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- 18. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of an agreement with Harris County Precinct 2 for the Doss Park Project in the amount of $565,000 in CDBG-CV Funds.
- 19. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to allocate up to $3.7 million in FLEX Funds to Housing Portfolio programs, aligned with ARPA priority outcomes, to continue funding part-time support positions in 2025-26.
- 6. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commemorating the life of Jose Adan Trevino.
- 20. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of one position, effective February 8, 2025, to support the successful deployment of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Homeowner Sustainability Programs.
- 21. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to allocate up to $2.8 million in FLEX Funds to continue the TeleDeputy and Detention Officer Retention programs in 2025.
- 9. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Xi Alpha Omega Chapter for its outstanding efforts of service to all mankind for the Houston Community for over 44 years.
- 33 County Administration
- 22. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Procure to Pay project updates.
- 10. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing the Kansas City Chiefs for their victory against the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Round game on January 18, 2025.
- 23. Request for discussion and possible action to amend the bylaws of the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission.
- 24. Request for discussion and possible action for authorization for employees to cash out compensatory time earned from January 17, 2025, through the pay period ending January 31, 2025, due to the preparation, response, and recovery efforts in connection to Winter Storm Enzo beginning on January 19, 2025.
- 36 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 10:55 A.M. and returned at 10:56 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 25. Request for discussion and possible action related to a potential Harris County equity initiative.
- 26. Request for approval of the Policy Guidelines of the Putting Assets to Work (PAW) initiative which outline the process of selecting and developing underutilized County assets.
- 38 Resolutions
- 27. Request for approval of proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas.
- 40 Management and Budget
- 11. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution remembering Elizabeth Liz Nuelle Barraza.
- 28. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest.
- 29. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Precinct 4 for the Emergency Generator Installations project in the additional amount of $920,000 for a total CP funding of $3,400,000.
- 12. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution honoring Harris County Constable Precinct One Police K-9 “Edge” for his exceptional 10-years of service to Harris County upon his retirement.
- 30. Request for discussion and possible action on the FY26 Budget Calendar.
- 31. Request for discussion and possible action on the FY26 CIP Budget Calendar.
- 15. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing January 27, 2025 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
- 32. Request for a presentation, discussion, and possible action on the FY25 1st Quarter budget projections.
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- 33. Request for approval to pay the April 2025 debt payments for Harris County Road Bonds, Permanent Improvement Bonds, and Flood Control Bonds and to wire payments to the paying agent on the scheduled payment date of April 1, 2025.
- 34. Request for approval to pay the March 2025 debt payments for Harris County Road Bonds, Permanent Improvement Bonds, and Flood Control Bonds and to wire payments to the paying agent on the scheduled payment date of March 15, 2025.
- 35. 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 $49,472 and five workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $8,885; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $73,821; denial of 23 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute one release in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $115,000 in connection with a property damage claim.
- 36. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.
- 7. Request by the County Judge and the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution designating the month of February 2025 as Black History Month in Harris County, Texas.
- 50 Human Resources and Talent
- 37. Request for discussion, presentation and possible action of the market-based salary evaluations conducted by Korn Ferry for appointed department heads who report to independent boards.
- 52 County Engineer
- 52 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 11:22 A.M. and returned at 11:24 A.M. She did not miss any vote.
- 38. Request for discussion and possible action for approval of a Joint Funding Structure between the Office of the County Engineer (OCE) and the Harris County Flood Control District (District) for the Outfall and Replacement Program, Countywide.
- 39. Request for approval of a termination for convenience of a contract with Triple B Services, LLP, in connection with final construction of Asphalt Reconstruction Project - Aldine-Westfield Road Corridor - 2022, with a deduction in the amount of $243,449.46, Job No. 22/0440-2, UPIN 22101MF2J701, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 32.10%, MWBE Current Participation: 5.62%.
- 40. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #578 for Synova Section 9, Precinct 3.
- 55 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 11:39 A.M. and returned at 11:39 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 41. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $4,630.00 for Marvida Sec 12, Precinct 3.
- 42. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,110.00 for Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 3, Precinct 4.
- 43. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,160.00 for Bridgeland Upland Meadow Drive and Migration Way Street Dedication, Precinct 4.
- 58 Commissioners Court recessed at 12:13 P.M.
- 44. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,360.00 for Bridgeland Migration Way Street Dedication Sec 1, Precinct 4.
- 45. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Woodmere Development Co. Ltd., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,030.00 for Morton Creek Ranch Sec 26, Precinct 4.
- 46. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 9903 ½ Cypress North Houston for electrical power serving the Autumn Mill Lane traffic signal, Cypress North Houston Rd - from Perry Rd to Jones Rd - 2014, UPIN 15104MF0CD01, Precinct 3.
- 61 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:10 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were present in-person.
- 47. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 10433 ½ Cypress North Houston for electrical power serving the Misty Moss Lane traffic signal, Cypress North Houston Rd - from Perry Rd to Jones Rd - 2014, UPIN 15104MF0CD01, Precinct 3.
- 48. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 12230 ½ Perry Road for electrical power serving the Perry Road traffic signal, Cypress North Houston Rd - from Perry Rd to Jones Rd - 2014, UPIN 15104MF0CD01, Precinct 3.
- 49. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 12203 ½ West Lake Houston Parkway, Houston, TX 77044 (Intersection of Weckford Boulevard and West Lake Houston Parkway) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, ePermits Project Number: 2408060103, Precinct 1.
- 50. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of a meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for the Water Well at 13910 Humble Road #WW Tomball, Texas 77375, including all deposit/fees for utility services, Precinct 4.
- 65 Judge Hidalgo arrived at 2:14 P.M. She did not miss any vote.
- 51. Request for approval for the sale by Harris County Flood Control District of a 10’ wide electric easement which is shown by the dot-dash symbol on Plat Nos. 24-0124, and 24- 0124A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, together with unobstructed aerial easements ten (10) feet wide, beginning at a plane sixteen (16) feet above the ground and extending upward, located on both sides of and adjoining said ten (10) foot wide easement and part of a 36.6404-acre tract of land out of the residue of a 1376- acre tract in the George Fisher Survey, Abstract 264, Harris County, Texas to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC from HCFCD General Sales J100-00-00-07-601.0, for the appraised value of $8,697.00, and that the County Judge execute the electric easement, UPIN RPD-NP-090, Precinct 3.
- 52. Request for approval for the sale by Harris County of an unobstructed 30 foot wide aerial easement, beginning at a plane 16 feet above the ground and extending upward, the location of the centerline of which is shown by the double dot-dash symbol on said attached Plat No. 24-0124A to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, a Texas limited liability company from the HCFCD General Sales tract J100-00-00-07-602.0 for the appraised value of $1,442.00 and that the County Judge execute the electric easement, UPIN RPD-NP-090, Precinct 3.
- 53. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County for the public project known as North Eldridge Parkway - from Spring Cypress Road to Gregson Road - 2015, tract number 1, for $727,786.00 which is $53,886.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 15104MF0D701, Precinct 3.
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- 54. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County for the public project known as North Eldridge Parkway - from Spring Cypress Road to Gregson Road - 2015, tract number 2, for $750,000.00 which is $53,040.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 15104MF0D701, Precinct 3.
- 55. Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, two (2) road easement tracts for the public project known as Intersection Improvement - Huffmeister at SH 6 - 2022 Phase II, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 24208MF3KA01, Precinct 3.
- 56. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Pape-Dawson Engineers, LLC in the amount of $62,835.00 for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Roadway Maintenance - Asphalt Package -3- 2025, UPIN 25103MF3MX01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 13. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing February 5, 2025 as National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
- 57. Request for approval to execute an agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,643,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Fairmont Parkway - 4 - From Driftwood Drive to 14th Street - 2024 project, UPIN 24102MF3KH01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%, MWBE Current Participation: 0.0%.
- 58. Request for approval to execute an agreement with North Harris County Regional Water Authority in the amount of $62,530 in connection with the construction of water main improvements to Telge Road from 1,650-ft North of Louetta Road to 1,780-ft North of Telge Ranch Road, UPIN 15104MF0DN02, Precinct 3.
- 59. Request for approval to execute a Utility Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) in connection with Cedar Bayou Park East and West Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19102MF15W01, Precinct 2.
- 74 Commissioner Garcia arrived at 2:44 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 60. Request for approval of a Professional Services Agreement with BGE Inc. for Construction Phase Services in the amount of $249,573.00 in connection with Cedar Bayou Park East and West Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19102MF15W01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 11.316%.
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- 61. Request for approval of a Lease Agreement between Harris County and Amos Global Energy, LLC, for the use and occupancy of 1010 Lamar St., Houston, Texas 77002, and that the County Judge execute the Lease Agreement and extend the term to August 31, 2025, Precinct 1.
- 62. Request for approval of a Parking Lot use License Agreement between Harris County and Astros Golf Foundation for the use of the parking lot at 6301 Pinemont Drive, Houston, Texas 77092, and that the County Judge execute the Lease Agreement for the term of March 21 - April 2, 2025, including a $10.00 License Fee, Precinct 1.
- 63. Request for approval to negotiate with Geotest Engineering, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Cypress Creek Estates Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19103MF14401, Precinct 3.
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- 64. Request for approval to negotiate with Diaz Engineering for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Pedestrian Bridge and Hike and Bike Trail - Memorial MUD - 2023, UPIN 24104MF37R01, Precinct 4.
- 65. Request for approval of plat Anniston Sec 16 with a financial surety in the amount of $6,685.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4.
- 66. Request for approval of plat Elyson View Drive Street Dedication with a financial surety in the amount of $2,460.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4.
- 67. Request for approval of plat Bridges On Lake Houston Sec 10 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,200.00. Consultant, DHI ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 347. Request by the County Treasurer for approval of 5 positions effective February 8, 2025 to assist with duties and responsibilities transferred from the Auditior’s Office, and Supplemental Budget in the amount of $335,117.01.
- 68. Request for approval of plat Elyson Sec 56 with a financial surety in the amount of $12,170.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4.
- 69. Request for approval of plat Jds Hopfe Road Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,565.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 4.
- 70. Request for approval of plat Jds Hopfe Road Sec 3 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,860.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 4.
- 71. Request for approval of plat Sagewood View Lane Street Dedication with a financial surety in the amount of $2,300.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4.
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- 72. Request for approval of plat Scotts Bend Sec 3 Final Plat with a financial surety in the amount of $2,490.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 73. Request for approval of plat Sundance Cove Sec 8 with a financial surety in the amount of $6,355.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3.
- 74. Request for approval of plat Sundance Cove Sec 9 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,165.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3.
- 75. Request for approval of plat Synova Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $7,445.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3.
- 243. Request for approval of a renewal option with Caring Commercial Cleaning Inc. for janitorial services at the youth services center for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026, at a cost of $156,513, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210390), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17.0%, MWBE Current Participation: 97.3%.
- 76. Request for approval of plat Brannon Hill Village. Consultant, OC PLANS & PERMITS, INC, Precinct 3.
- 77. Request for approval of plat Cappadonna Hills. Consultant, SOUTH TEXAS SURVEYING ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 3.
- 78. Request for approval of plat Cardiff At Westminster. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED, INC., Precinct 4.
- 79. Request for approval of plat Guzman Center. Consultant, TEXAS LAND MAPS, Precinct 2.
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- 80. Request for approval of plat La Casita Development. Consultant, PLS CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT, INC, Precinct 3.
- 81. Request for approval of plat Sequoia Improvement District Lift Station. Consultant, FULCRUM SURVEYING, Precinct 2.
- 82. Request for approval of plat Spot At Anderson. Consultant, OWENS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LLC, Precinct 1.
- 83. Request for approval of a change in contract with Millis Equipment, LLC, in connection with Hufsmith-Kohrville Road 2, adding 4 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $39,310.20, Job No. 23/0308-3, UPIN 15104M23NP02, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 28.50%, MWBE Current Participation: 24.51%.
- 351. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Caring Commercial Cleaning Inc. (Region 3); Kleen-Tech Services, LLC (Region 1 and Public Health); Technologies Link Business and Services Corporation (Region 2); and United Maintenance Company, Inc. (Region 4) in the amount of $2,757,067 for custodial cleaning services and related items at various locations in Regions 1-4 for the Office of the County Engineer for a one (1) year initial term with four (4) one-year renewal options (240191), MWBE Contracted Goal: 16.9%.
- 84. Request for approval of a change in contract with SER Construction Partners, LLC, in connection with final construction of Crosby Lynchburg Road Phase 3, with a deduction in the amount of $455,067.28, Job No. 21/0059-11, UPIN 17102MF0MV01, Precincts 2 & 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program.
- 85. Request for approval of a change in contract with Total Contracting Limited, in connection with final construction of Sidewalk and Park Project Addicks Clodine-Westpark Sidewalk, with a deduction in the amount of $114,207.53, Job No. 23/0235-1, UPIN 20103N302902, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 32%, MWBE Current Participation: 63.68%.
- 86. Request for approval of a change in contract with GMJ Paving Co., LLC, in connection with final construction of Asphalt Package 2022-2, adding 110 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $854,756.23, Job No. 22/0421-4, UPIN 23103MF2PW01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 18%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 87. Request for approval of a change in contract with Environmental Allies, Inc., in connection with final construction of Sandpiper Village Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding 22 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $406,831.17, Job No. 22/0457-1, UPIN 19104MF14R01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 24%, MWBE Current Participation: 32.95%.
- 102 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 3:26 P.M. and returned at 3:28 P.M. She did not miss any vote.
- 88. Request for approval of a change in contract with Hayden Paving, Inc., in connection with On-Call - Construction - Asphalt Overlay in South Zone, Precinct 2 - 2019, with no change in the amount, Job No. 20/0240-2, UPIN 20102MF1CD01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 6.80%, MWBE Current Participation: 17%.
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- 89. Request for approval of a change in contract with Hayden Paving, Inc., in connection with On-Call - Construction - Asphalt Overlay North Zone, Precinct 2 - 2020, with no change in the amount, Job No. 20/0027-1, UPIN 20102MF1CE01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 8.21%, MWBE Current Participation: 16.76%.
- 90. Request for approval of a change in contract with NBG Constructors, Inc., in connection with Bridge Construction (Pedestrian) - Hill at Sims Bayou - 2020, with an addition in the amount of $6,898.79, Job No. 23/0187-1, UPIN 21101MF1T401, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 25%, MWBE Current Participation: 36.37%.
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- 91. Request for approval of a change in contract with J Rivas Construction, LLC., in connection with On-Call - Maintenance - Drainage Improvements, South Zone, Precinct 2 - 2021, with no change in the amount, Job No. 21/0286-1, UPIN 22102MF2BQ01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 92. Request for approval of a change in contract with Environmental Allies, Inc., in connection with final construction of Sidewalk - East Meyer Avenue - 2021, with a deduction in the amount of $99,505.83, Job No. 22/0430-2, UPIN 22102MF2BS01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 21%, MWBE Current Participation: 25.98%.
- 93. Request for approval of a change in contract with Bear Services, LP, in connection with final construction of Sidewalk - Dell Dale Street from Woodforest Boulevard to Wallisville Road, adding 50 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $101,724.88, Job No. 21/0365-1, UPIN 22102MF2G901, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWBE Current Participation: 24.41%.
- 94. Request for approval of a change in contract with MC2 Civil, LLC, in connection with final construction of Intersection Improvement - Katy Hockley Road at Clay Road - 2022, adding 259 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 22/0230-3, UPIN 23104MF2PP01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 32%, MWBE Current Participation: 35.45%.
- 109 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 3:57 P.M. for Items 115, 322, 321, 343, 355, 134, 358, and 112.
- 95. Request for approval of a change in contract with Earth Builders LP, in connection with John Paul Landing, North Basin Cell, Phase 3, adding 59 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 23/0263-2, UPIN 2110330208023, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 29%, MWBE Current Participation: 30.55%.
- 96. Request for approval of a change in contract with E.P. Brady, Ltd., in connection with Kingslake Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with an addition in the amount of $10,518.50, Job No. 22/0348-6, Bond Fund, UPIN 19101MF17A01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 97. Request for approval of a change in contract with CE Barker Ltd., in connection with Bernadine Estates & Tower Oaks Sec 3 Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 aka Bernadine Drainage Improvements Project, adding 6 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $78.98, Job No. 23/0317-5, Bond Fund, UPIN 19103MF12J01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 23%, MWBE Current Participation: 27.62%.
- 112 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 5:01 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, and Commissioner Ramsey were present in-person.
- 98. Request that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish March 27, 2025 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat entitled ARCADIAN GARDENS SECTION 3 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
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- 99. Request for approval of an agreement with Frayre Engineering & Consulting, PLLC, in the amount of $500,000, to provide project management and engineering support services for maintenance engineering (Agreement No. 2025-03, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20.19%).
- 100. Request for approval of an agreement with Gannett Fleming, Inc. (formerly DE Corp.), in the amount of $438,145, for engineering services in support of the Fondren Diversion Channel project (Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-08, Project ID D140-00-00-E003, Agreement No. 2024-27, Precincts 1 and 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.625%, MWBE Current Participation: 4%).
- 116 Commissioner Briones arrived at 5:02 P.M. She did not miss any vote.
- 101. Request for approval of a Facilities Extension agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, in the amount of $148,125, to relocate two underground cables out of a conflict with Basin B South of the Inwood Forest project (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-59, Project ID E500-21-00-E002, Agreement No. 2025-02, Precinct 1).
- 102. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $394,338, to provide additional design, bidding, and construction phase engineering services in support of Poor Farm Ditch Conveyance Improvements on HCFCD Unit D111-00-00 (Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-12, Project ID D111-00-00-C002, Agreement No. 2023-07, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 15.48%, MWBE Current Participation: 15.48%).
- 103. Request for approval of change in contract No. 3 with Arrowstone Contracting, LLC, for the Mercer Stormwater Detention Basin, adding 8 calendar days and resulting in an addition of $16,671.73 to the contract amount (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-88, Project ID K500-21-00-E001, Job No. 23/0315, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWBE Current Participation: 8.8%).
- 119 Resolutions
- 121 Toll Road Authority
- 7. Request by the County Judge and the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution designating the month of February 2025 as Black History Month in Harris County, Texas.
- 104. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Agha Engineering, LLC 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%).
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- 105. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Ally General Solutions, LLC 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%).
- 106. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Civitas Engineering Group, 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%).
- 11. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution remembering Elizabeth Liz Nuelle Barraza.
- 107. Request for approval to execute an agreement with IEA 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%).
- 125 County Engineer
- 108. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the Access License Agreement between Harris County, Texas and the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas for ingress and egress access across Harris County right-of-way (Precinct 2).
- 39. Request for approval of a termination for convenience of a contract with Triple B Services, LLP, in connection with final construction of Asphalt Reconstruction Project - Aldine-Westfield Road Corridor - 2022, with a deduction in the amount of $243,449.46, Job No. 22/0440-2, UPIN 22101MF2J701, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 32.10%, MWBE Current Participation: 5.62%.
- 109. Request for approval of an amendment to the Market Valuation Waiver Agreement for SH 99 (Grand Parkway) pursuant to which the Parties set forth the terms and conditions for the development of the Grand Parkway (Precincts 2, 3, and 4).
- 85. Request for approval of a change in contract with Total Contracting Limited, in connection with final construction of Sidewalk and Park Project Addicks Clodine-Westpark Sidewalk, with a deduction in the amount of $114,207.53, Job No. 23/0235-1, UPIN 20103N302902, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 32%, MWBE Current Participation: 63.68%.
- 110. Request for approval of a second amendment to a lease agreement with Westbelt Park, Ltd., for the rental of 14,250 square feet, Suite A-100 and A-130, in the office building located at 2901 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77043, for a period of sixty (60) months in the amount of $1,342,350.00 (Precinct 3).
- 128 Transmittals
- 111. Request for approval of advertisement seeking proposals for best qualified low bid construction contract for repairs to the parking garage and parking lot for HCTRA facility located at 1160 Dairy Ashford (Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.65%).
- 301. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a preliminary engineering report by Neel-Schaffer, dated January 2, 2025, and titled Kingwood Diversion Ditch Conveyance Improvements Preliminary Engineering Report (San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID F-14, Project ID G103-38-00-E001, Precinct 3).
- 130 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
- 130 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 112. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda.
- 325. 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 Board of Directors of Harris County Reinvestment Zone Number Two: Brandon Dudley, Position 1, and to serve as Chair; Erica Lee Carter, Position 3; and Michael Ereti, Position 5, for terms ending December 10, 2026; and Errika Perkins, Position 2; and Jennifer Mott, Position 4, for terms ending December 10, 2025.
- 132 Economic Equity and Opportunity
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- 113. Request for approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) between Harris County (on behalf of itself, Flood Control District, and Hospital District) and voestalpine High Performance Metals LLC with respect to its application for Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) sites and issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection to the designation and/or activation of the proposed FTZ sites located at 11929 & 11869 Cutten Road, Houston, Texas 77066 in Harris County Precinct 1 and within the Foreign-Trade Zone #84.
- 133 County Administration
- 114. Request for approval to sponsor the 2025 THRIVE Small Business Summit & Matchmaker event hosted by the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Premier Exhibitor level for a total cost of $750.00.
- 135 Universal Services
- 115. Request for discussion and possible action on Harris County Enterprise Technology Asset Management Program.
- 116. Request for approval of an agreement with the City of LaPorte for use of the County's communications systems.
- 137 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
- 117. Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers and changes to attributes of certain VCNs for various departments.
- 139 Public Health Services
- 118. Request for approval of the Order to Abate a Public Nuisance at multiple locations in Precincts 1 and 2 under the Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) -Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program.
- 140 Grants
- 119. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Treschwig Joint Powers Board to exchange wasterwater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the wastewater based epidemiology (WBE) program.
- 120. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 157 to exchange wastewater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the wastewater based epidemiology (WBE) program.
- 121. Request for approval to accept from various community donors monetary donations from the month of October for $434.05, November for $5,679.55, and December for $3,113.00 totaling $9,226.60.
- 144 Housing and Community Development
- 144 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 122. Request for approval of an agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District for $10,700,000 in CDBG-MIT funding for Planning Studies.
- 123. Request for approval of Entitlement amendments to the Harris County 2018 and 2020 Annual Action Plans.
- 147 Juvenile Probation
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- 124. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Juvenile Probation Charter School Shuttle Bus and Nance Parking Lot Shuttle Bus project, for an amount of $380,400 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $385,000.
- 149 Constables
- 125. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval of changes to the list of regular and reserve deputies.
- 150 Executive Session
- 126. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of overtime funding in the amount of $43,482.00 from the United States Marshals Service via the existing memorandum of understanding for personnel assigned to the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force.
- 313. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Angelica Luna Kaufman, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors for a term beginning February 21, 2025, and ending February 21, 2027.
- 152 Sheriff
- 314. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Darrell Morrison, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports, Position 3, for a term ending February 1, 2027.
- 127. Request for approval to reimburse Lebanon Creek Leadership & Management (George Rhyne), TAG Administrator, for expenses funded through the GY 2024 Texas Anti-Gang Center grant in the total amount of $458.54 to attend a TAG Administrator’s meeting with the Governor’s Office in Austin, TX.
- 315. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Pernell Davis, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors for a term beginning February 26, 2025, and ending February 26, 2027.
- 128. Request for approval of an agreement with Association of Woodwind Lakes Homeowners for law enforcement services for the period of February 8, 2025 - September 30, 2025.
- 316. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Conrad Joe, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 3, to the Harris County Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors for a term beginning February 21, 2025, and ending February 21, 2027.
- 129. Request for approval of an agreement with Harvest Bend the Village for law enforcement services for the period of February 25, 2025 - September 30, 2025.
- 317. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the METRO Board of Directors for a term ending February 6, 2027.
- 130. Request for approval to update proposed salary scale for the new Detective rank classification approved on October 18, 2024, originally approved by Commissioner’s Court on September 12, 2023.
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- 157 Fire Marshal
- 318. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Natara Branch, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation Board of Directors, Position 4, for a term beginning February 8, 2025, and ending February 8, 2028.
- 131. Request for approval of two positions effective February 8, 2025 to support the reorganization and better alignment of operations with the agency's goals and mission to be funded from the Fire Code, fund 2326.
- 319. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of the following nominees to the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission: David Medina, Position 6, for a term ending February 6, 2026, and Mikaela Selley, Position 7, for a term ending February 6, 2027, as recommended by the commission.
- 159 County Attorney
- 320. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of the following nominees to the Harris County Historical Commission: Howard Jefferson; Debbie Harwell; Karen Kossie-Chernyshev; Sandra Harvey; Debra Blacklock-Sloan; Loretta Martinez-Williams; Joe Strange; Ann Becker; Ken Brown; Charles Duke; Charles Chandler; Laney Chavez; Scott Dailey; Cathleen Hart; Emily Nghiem; Annie Zelee; Christine Smith; Natalie Garza; Joanne Green; Samantha Rodriguez; Mikaela Selley; and Ken Wise; and appointment of John Martin; Sal Benavides; Elizabeth Bray-Mason; Algenita Scott Davis; Paul Scott; Nancy Burch; Jim Bailey; James H. Ford; Bernice Bell Mistrot; and Gayle Davies for terms ending December 31, 2026, as recommended by the commission.
- 160 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 133. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services between Harris County and Robert H. Ford in connection with Larhonda Biggles v. Harris County, Texas et al., Case No. 4:22-cv-03326, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
- 325. 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 Board of Directors of Harris County Reinvestment Zone Number Two: Brandon Dudley, Position 1, and to serve as Chair; Erica Lee Carter, Position 3; and Michael Ereti, Position 5, for terms ending December 10, 2026; and Errika Perkins, Position 2; and Jennifer Mott, Position 4, for terms ending December 10, 2025.
- 134. Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Attorney, for a period of six months, to file litigation against the federal government and its officers challenging the Executive Orders issued by President Donald J. Trump and any associated rules or regulations that may impact Harris County.
- 162 County Administration
- 135. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement with Viada & Strayer in connection with Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-0322; Demetria Brooks, Individually and as Sister and Personal Representative of the Estate of Roderick Brooks, Deceased, et al v. Harris County Sheriff’s Office, et al.; In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
- 23. Request for discussion and possible action to amend the bylaws of the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission.
- 164 District Attorney
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- 136. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the District Attorney’s Office Technology Advancement Initiative project for an initial amount of $300,000 and request for approval of initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $300,000.
- 137. Request for approval to include necessary information regarding a seized vehicle that was awarded to the District Attorney’s Office by order from the 295th District Court and previously approved by Commissioners Court on October 8, 2024.
- 166 Management and Budget
- 167 Travel & Training
- 30. Request for discussion and possible action on the FY26 Budget Calendar.
- 138. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
- 169 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OMB 1 CVS Caremark Forum 3/19-21/2025 New Orleans, LA $915 General $880 Other 2. FCD 1 Urban Land Institute meeting 5/11-15/2025 Denver, CO $7,775 FCD 3. US 6 International Wireless Communications 3/16-21/2025 Las Vegas, NV $24,088 Other Expo
- 31. Request for discussion and possible action on the FY26 CIP Budget Calendar.
- 139. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.
- 171 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OCE 4 Basic Texas purchaser online training Multiple Houston, TX $400 General 2. OCE 2 Certified Texas contract developer Multiple Austin, TX $4,500 General training 3. OCE 9 Certified Texas contract manager course Multiple Austin, TX $19,800 General 4. OCE 15 Texas Floodplain Management Association 3/25-28/2025 Denton, TX $31,998 General meeting 5. FCD 4 Vegetation Management Conference* 1/15/2025 Spring, TX $300 FCD 6. FCD 6 Texas Floodplain Management Association 3/24-28/2025 Denton, TX $12,820 FCD meeting 7. US 2 Fundamentals of intelligent capture TBD Houston, TX $10,000 General online training 8. US 13 IT Infrastructure Library 4 Foundation TBD Houston, TX $11,758 General online training 9. PHS 2 Department of State Health Services new TBD Austin, TX $2,307 Grant staff orientation 10. PHS 2 Maven admin model manager online Multiple Houston, TX $5,000 Grant training 11. PHS 1 Various lead abatement refresher 1/26-28/2025 Austin, TX $1,265 Grant trainings* 12. PHS 1 TEHA Day at the capital visit 2/18-19/2025 Austin, TX $1,060 General
- 172 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 13. PHS 1 MCAFDO Educational Conference* 3/3-7/2025 San Antonio, TX $1,775 Other 14. PHS 1 South Central Arc User Group Conference* 4/15-17/2025 Frisco, TX $1,315 General 15. PHS 2 Texas Public Health Association 5/12-15/2025 Brownsville, TX $4,340 Grant Conference 16. PHS 16 Diseases in Nature Conference* 5/20-23/2025 San Antonio, TX $7,800 General $5,710 Grant $13,760 Other 17. PHS 7 Texas Emergency Management Conference* 5/27-30/2025 Fort Worth, TX $10,690 Grant 18. HCD 300 State of HCD department meeting 1/29/2025 Houston, TX $3,014 General 19. HCD 1 Rally Day at the Texas Capitol event 2/18-19/2025 Austin, TX $723 Grant 20. JUVPROB 1 Mid-management leadership for 2/9-14/2025 Huntsville, TX $106 Grant corrections training* $1,107 Other 21. JUVPROB 1 Association for Compensatory Educators 4/23-25/2025 Houston, TX $634 Grant of Texas Conf. 22. JUVPROB 6 Texas Juvenile Detention Association 4/27-30/2025 Arlington, TX $7,021 Grant Conference* 23. HCRCA 12 Harris County child abuse task force Multiple Houston, TX $550 General trainings $50 Grant 24. HCRCA 4 Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards 2/23-25/2025 Austin, TX $2,620 General Conference 25. CAC 1 Forensic interviewing of children online 2/3-6/2025 Houston, TX $1,399 Other training 26. CAC 10 TBRI introduction & overview training 2/7/2025 Houston, TX $275 Other
- 173 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 42. SHERIFF 3 Investigating violent crime scenes 3/5-7/2025 Texas City, TX $1,785 Other training* 43. SHERIFF 10 Homicide Investigators of Texas 3/23-27/2025 San Antonio, TX $13,550 Other Conference* 44. SHERIFF 3 Practical shooting incident 3/24-28/2025 Sugar Land, TX $2,247 Other reconstruction training course* 45. SO-DET 1 Women in Criminal Justice Conference 3/3-6/2025 Corpus Christi, TX $1,325 General 46. IFS 4 Southwestern Association of 3/26-28/2025 San Antonio, TX $4,980 General Toxicologists meeting 47. IFS - Corrective action process & cause 4/1/2025 Houston, TX - General analysis online training ($435 appvd. 11/12/2024 for 1 attnd.-date change) 48. CCLK 6 Tyler Connect Conference 5/11-14/2025 San Antonio, TX $17,838 Other 49. DA 445 Various trainings, exams, meetings, & Multiple Various $50,000 General conferences* $100,000 Grant $125,000 Other 50. PD 1 TCDLA DWI/SFST/DRE/ARIDE defense super 1/29-2/1/2025 San Antonio, TX $960 General course 51. PD 1 Tim Evans Texas Criminal Trial College 3/2-7/2025 Huntsville, TX $907 General course 52. PD 15 Rusty Duncan criminal law course 6/19-21/2025 San Antonio, TX $5,250 General 53. MAC 1 Rusty Duncan seminar 6/16-21/2025 San Antonio, TX $916 General $1,050 Other 54. PTS 15 Texas Association of Pretrial Services 5/13-16/2025 Montgomery, TX $27,030 General Conference
- 174 Grants
- 140. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $229,857.60, with no required match, for the FY26 Specialty DWI Sober Courts Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
- 141. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $106,988.70, with no required match, for the FY26 Specialty Felony Mental Health Courts Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
- 142. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $74,646.60, with no required match, for the FY26 Specialty Misdemeanor Veterans Courts Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
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- 143. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $74,935.35, with no required match, for the FY26 Opioid Detox Treatment and Supervision Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
- 144. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $1,680,441.75, with a required match of $560,147.25, for the FY26 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
- 145. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $125,081.25, with no required match, for the FY26 Specialty STAR Drug Court Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
- 146. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $81,282.60, with no required match, for the for the FY26 Specialty Veterans Treatment Court program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
- 147. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $70,121.10, with a required match of $17,531, for the FY26 Victim Assistance Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
- 148. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of a subrecipient agreement with the City of San Antonio, to pass through grant funds in the amount of $21,707,659, for the EPA-funded Solar for All program.
- 149. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of a subrecipient agreement with the City of Waco, to pass through grant funds in the amount of $692,099, for the EPA-funded Solar for All program.
- 150. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of a subrecipient agreement with Opportunity Home, to pass through grant funds in the amount of $24,043,424, for the EPA-funded Solar for All program.
- 151. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $1,432,654, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Highway Safety Improvement Program (West Road Project).
- 152. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $835,096, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Highway Safety Improvement Program (Homestead Road Project).
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- 153. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $1,200,000, with a required match of $300,000 from Precinct 4, for the Reconnect Alief Planning project.
- 154. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for grant funds in the amount of $787,500, with a required match of $262,500, for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4781 (Beckford West Project Scoping-Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID Z-06, Precinct 4).
- 155. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for grant funds in the amount of $787,500, with a required match of $262,500, for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4798 (Beckford West Project Scoping-Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID Z-06, Precinct 4).
- 156. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for grant funds in the amount of $787,500, with a required match of $262,500, for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4798 (H102-00-00 Planning Study-Hunting Bayou Watershed, Bond ID CI-59, Precinct 1).
- 157. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for grant funds in the amount of $787,500, with a required match of $262,500, for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4781 (Hunting Bayou Watershed, Bond ID CI-59, Precinct 1).
- 158. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for grant funds in the amount of $787,500, with a required match of $262,500, for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4798 (Cypress Springs and Ella Stormwater Detention Basins in Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID Z-06, Precinct 3).
- 159. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for grant funds in the amount of $787,500, with a required match of $262,500, for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4781 (Cypress Springs and Ella Stormwater Detention Basins in Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID Z-06, Precinct 3).
- 160. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for grant funds in the amount of $4,882,500, with a required match of $1,627,500, for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4781 (Red Bluff Stormwater Detention Basin in Armand Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-99, Project ID B500-04-00-E004, Precinct 2).
- 161. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for grant funds in the amount of $4,882,500, with a required match of $1,627,500, for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4798 (Red Bluff Stormwater Detention Basin in Armand Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-99, Project ID B500-04-00-E004, Precinct 2).
- 162. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for grant funds in the amount of $1,750,000, with a required cash match of $437,500, for the FY 2024 Clean Water State and Tribal Assistance Grant Program (Goose Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-120, Project ID O100-00-00-E003, Precinct 2).
- 163. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for grant funds in the amount of $1,000,000, with a required match of $250,000, for the FY 2024 Clean Water State and Tribal Assistance Grant Program (Boudreaux Stormwater Detention Basin in Willow Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-106, Project ID M500-10-00-E001, Precinct 3).
- 164. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for grant funds in the amount of $959,752, with a required match of $239,938, for the FY 2024 Clean Water State and Tribal Assistance Grant Program (Keegans Bayou Drainage Improvements in Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-07, Project ID D518-03-00-E001, Precinct 4).
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- 165. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for grant funds in the amount of $5,000,000 with a required cash match of $1,250,000, for the FY 2023 Clean Water State and Tribal Assistance Grant Program (Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin Project, San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID F-14, Project ID G103-80-03.1-E001, Precinct 3).
- 166. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for grant funds in the amount of $1,750,000 with a required cash match of $437,500, for the FY 2024 Clean Water State and Tribal Assistance Grant Program (Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin Project, San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID F-14, Project ID G103-80-03.1-E001, Precinct 3).
- 167. Request by Universal Services for approval to submit an application to AARP Community Challenge/Flagship Grants Program for grant funds in the amount of $14,400, with a required match of $1,440, for Digital Literacy Training.
- 168. Request by Universal Services for approval to submit an application to AARP Community Challenge/Demonstration Grants Program for grant funds in the amount of $23,500, with a required match of $2,350, for a County Community Senior Center Computer Lab.
- 169. Request by Universal Services for approval to submit an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for grant funds in the amount of $182,000, with no required match, for the Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program for low emission class 1 and 2 vehicles.
- 170. Request by Universal Services for approval to submit an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for grant funds in the amount of $230,000, with no required match, for the Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program for low emission class 2 and 3 vehicles.
- 171. Request by Universal Services for approval to submit an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for grant funds in the amount of $230,000, with no required match, for the Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program for low emission class 2 vehicles.
- 172. Request by Universal Services and the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for grant funds in the amount of $170,000, with no required match, for the Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program for class 1 electric vehicles.
- 173. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the National Association of County and City Health Officials grant funds in the amount of $20,000, with no required match, for the Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program.
- 174. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with Petco Love to extend the grant end date to December 31, 2025 for the Petco Love: Animal Welfare Organizations Program.
- 175. Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $34,765 to fund the cost of 3 grant positions pending receipt of the award for the 2025-2026 Ending the HIV Epidemic grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and extend the positions to February 28, 2026.
- 176. Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $173,349 to fund the cost of 13 grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Ryan White Part-A grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and extend the positions to February 28, 2026.
- 177. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the City of Houston for grant funds in the amount of $143,750, with a required match of $125,000, and extend the grant end date to June 30, 2026 for the PY24 HSP-Homeless Services Program.
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- 178. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of amendment #13 to the 2017 Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Contract (19-147-002-B490) between Harris County and the Texas General Land Office.
- 179. Request by the County Library for approval to submit an application to the Hamman Foundation for grant funds in the amount of $20,000, with no required match, for the 2025 Summer Reading Program-Hamman Foundation.
- 180. Request by Domestic Relations for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $370,500, with a required match of $92,625, for the FY26 Family Victimization Service for Children Referred to Supervised Possession Program.
- 181. Request by Domestic Relations for approval to submit an application to the Texas Bar Foundation for grant funds in the amount of $5,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Building New Beginnings Parent Workshop Program.
- 182. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $1,028,700.51, with a required match of $205,740.10, for the FY26 Continuum - TRIAD Home Safe Program.
- 183. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to submit a renewal application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $90,000, with a required match of $22,500, for the FY26 Victim Assistance Grant Program.
- 184. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $183,385.22, with a required match of $36,677.04, for the FY26 Victims Assistance Grant Program.
- 185. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $149,628.93, with a required match of $50,168.00, for the FY26 Victim Assistance Program.
- 186. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $67,784, with no required match, for the FY26 School Violence Prevention Program.
- 187. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $98,712.19, with no required match, for the FY26 Violence Against Women Justice & Training Program.
- 188. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $150,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
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- 189. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $300,000, with a required match of $80,0000, for the FY26 Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking Advocacy Program.
- 190. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $200,000.00, with a required match of $50,000, for the FY26 First Responder Mental Health Program.
- 191. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $90,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Operation North Star project.
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- 192. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division for grant funds in the amount of $70,000,000, with no cash match, for the FY26 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center grant.
- 193. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the United States Department of Justice grant funds in the amount of $587,353, with no required match, for the FY24 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP).
- 194. Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $796,156, with no required match, for the FY26 Border Prosecution Unit Grant Program.
- 195. Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $338,100, with no required match, for the FY26 Gulf Coast Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (GC CASE) Grant Program.
- 196. Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $926,082 with a required match of $396,892, for the FY26 Special Victims Prosecution and Protective Order Project.
- 197. Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $3,502,000 with a required match of $1,500,857, for the FY26 Victim Assistance Grant Program.
- 198. Request by the District Courts for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $200,987, with no required match, for the FY26 CPS Prevention and Rehabilitation Court Program.
- 199. Request by the District Courts for approval to decline from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $88,000, with no required match, for the FY25 Positive Pathways-Family Intervention/Infant-Toddler Court.
- 200. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept a portion of the partial GY 2025-26 Ryan White Part A grant award to be used for the total GY 2025-26 budget of $587,083, salary schedule and extension of four staff positions to February 28, 2026 for the Ryan White Planning Council's Office of Support Program.
- 201. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for grant funds in the amount of $1,650,000, with no required match, for the FY25 Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program.
- 202. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for grant funds in the amount of $80,000, with no required match, for the FY25 Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program.
- 203. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $1,200,000, with a required match of $300,000, for the FY25 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program.
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- 204. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
- 205. Request for approval to lease parking spaces for employees at certain garages with REEF Parking for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026, at an approximate cost of $3,360.00.
- 206. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2025.
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- 207. Request for approval of tax refund payments.
- 208. Request that the County Judge execute on behalf of Harris County an agreement with HomeAway.com, Inc. to collect hotel occupancy taxes due on properties listed on HomeAway.com’s platform at no cost to the County.
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- 209. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for automated fingerprint identification mobile scanners for Harris County (240304).
- 210. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for promotional examination services of law enforcement officers for the Sheriff's Office (240451).
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- 211. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for construction of floating vegetated islands at Rev. William and Audrey Lawson Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240356).
- 212. Request that the County Judge execute amendments to agreements with Saint Hope Foundation, Inc. in the total additional amount of $33,000 and The Montrose Center, $8,000 to adjust funds available to the vendor(s) for current term for Ryan White Program Part A Minority AIDS Initiative and ending the HIV epidemic services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025 (210417), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 213. Request that the County Judge execute amendments to agreements with AIDS Healthcare Foundation in the additional amount of $20,000; AIDS Healthcare Foundation with a decrease of funds in the amount of $45,000; Houston Area Community Services (Avenue 360) with a decrease of funds in the amount of $60,000; Legacy Community Health Services in the additional amount of $20,000; and Saint Hope Foundation with a decrease of funds in the amount of $199,975 for Ryan White Program Part A Minority AIDS Initiative and Ending the HIV Epidemic Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025 (220352), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 214. Request that the County Judge execute amendments to agreements with AIDS Healthcare Foundation in the additional amount of $81,854; Legacy Community Health Services, $177,096; and Saint Hope Foundation, $110,000 and $20,000 to adjust funding availability for Ryan White Program Part A Minority AIDS Initiative and Ending the HIV Epidemic services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025 (220352), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 215. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The Montrose Center in the decreased amount of $5,000 for Ryan White Program Part A services - Substance Abuse Treatment Program for eligible HIV/AIDS infected individuals residing within the Houston Eligible Metropolitan Area (EMA) for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025 (200360).
- 216. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Nalco Company LLC in the additional amount of $144,665 for water treatment chemicals, services and related items for Harris County for the extended period of March 23, 2025 - September 22, 2025 (190259), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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- 217. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with American Youthworks in the additional amount of $50,000 for environmental stewardship program for Harris County for the extended period of February 25, 2025 - August 24, 2025 (190247), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 218. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The Montrose Center in the decreased amount of $20,000 to adjust funds available to the vendor for emergency financial assistance program through Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration (200361), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 219. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with St. Hope Foundation, Inc. in the additional amount of $10,050 for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025 (210417), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 220. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the additional amount of $78,701 for asset management subscription services for public safety communications operations management system for Universal Services - Technology for the extended period of March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025 (160252), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 221. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a personal services exemption agreement with Transatlantic Technology Transfers LLC to update the contractor’s hourly rate for consulting and advisory services for Precinct 2 for the period of July 15, 2024 - July 14, 2025 with no increase in the total contract amount, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
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- 222. Request for approval to extend a contract with Silsbee Toyota; Lake Country Chevrolet, Inc.; Caldwell Country Chevrolet; Rockdale Country Ford; and Silsbee Ford Inc. for automobiles, trucks, vans, and related items for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (220357), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 223. 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 January 8, 2025 - January 23, 2025.
- 224. Request for approval to remove inventory items listed on Auditor’s Form 3351 for the Toll Road Authority.
- 225. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with CaseWorthy, Inc. in the amount of $88,358 for portal training and project management services related to the Rent Reasonableness and Survey Intake Module for full compensation for services provided from November 9, 2021 - November 8, 2022.
- 226. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with CoStar Realty Information, Inc. in the amount of $59,252 for real estate software for the Office of the County Engineer for full compensation for services provided from September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025.
- 227. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County Juvenile Probation Department in the amount of $53,683 for educational services for Resources for Children and Adults through September 30, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 228. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement renewal with the City of Piney Point Village to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city prisoners in Harris County Jails through January 30, 2026, with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate per day.
- 229. Request for approval of a renewal option with Orsat, LLC for air monitoring services and related items at Friendship Park for Pollution Control Services for the period of March 8, 2025 - March 7, 2026, at a cost of $192,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210173), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 230. Request for approval of a renewal option with OnSite Decals, LLC for decal services on fleet vehicles and related items for Harris County for the period of June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026, at a cost of $556,226 (220456), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 231. Request for approval of a renewal option with SiteOne Landscape Supply for fertilizer, grass seed, insecticide and related items for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 at a cost of $125,000 (210439), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 232. Request for approval of a renewal option with McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. for ocean marine insurance for Harris County Ferryboats for the period of May 7, 2025 - May 6, 2026, at a cost of $85,994, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230393), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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- 233. Request for approval of a renewal option with AIDS Healthcare Foundation in the amount of $619,335; AIDS Healthcare Foundation, $10,000; AIDS Healthcare Foundation, $2,668,703; Houston Area Community Services (Avenue 360), $382,508; Houston Area Community Services (Avenue 360), $2,831,664; Legacy Community Health Services, $689,535; Legacy Community Health Services, $5,166,548; Saint Hope Foundation, $1,665,449; Saint Hope Foundation, $2,330,325; Saint Hope Foundation, $773,089; and Saint Hope Foundation, $349,865 for Ryan White Program Part A Minority AIDS Initiative and Ending the HIV Epidemic Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 (220352), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 234. Request for approval of a renewal option with Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. in the amount of $341,395 and $200,000; Saint Hope Foundation, $273,512; Saint Hope Foundation, $325,000; Saint Hope Foundation, $176,454; and The Montrose Center, $273,513 for Ryan White Program Part A Minority AIDS Initiative and Ending the HIV Epidemic Services for Harris County Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 (210417), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 235. Request for approval of a renewal option with A-1 Personnel of Houston, Inc.; Ad-A-Staff, Inc.; Advanced Health Education Center Ltd. dba MedReliefStaffing; BuzzClan LLC; The Emery Company LLC; Get Corp Payroll Accounting and Tax dba Get Hire Staffing; Infojini, Inc.; INSPYR Solutions, LLC; JWS Health Consultants, Inc. dba UltraStaff; The Reserves Network, Inc.; Smarter HR Solutions; TruBlu HR Solutions, LLC; 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.; Openwork, LLC; and Cogent Infotech Corporation for certain categories for temporary staffing for Harris County for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026, at a cost of $33,942,809 (210389).
- 236. Request for approval of a renewal option with Tryfacta Inc. and Protiviti for technical election support for the County Clerk's Elections Department for the period of April 18, 2025 - April 17, 2026, at a cost of $4,200,000 (230479), MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 14.3%.
- 237. Request for approval of a renewal option with Nationwide Pharmaceutical, LLC dba Medical Wholesale; TRS Health Inc; Rally, Inc.; and Pharmaneek Inc for pharmaceutical distributor for Public Health Services for the period of June 25, 2025 - June 24, 2026, at a cost of $2,661,544 (240133), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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- 238. Request for approval of a renewal option with Structural Integrity Group LLC for armor joint repairs, joint sealing on various roads and bridges for Precinct 4 through January 24, 2026, at a cost of $612,234, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230276), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 239. Request for approval of a renewal option with ADAPCO, LLC for mosquito control insecticide chemical (Fyfanon) and related items for Harris County for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026, at a cost of $225,000 (210447), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 240. Request for approval of a renewal option with SiteOne Landscape Supply for irrigation parts and related items for Harris County for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 at a cost of $170,000 (210446), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 241. Request for approval of a renewal option with Red Wing Brands of America, Inc. for Safety Footwear and related items for Harris County for the period of February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026 at a cost of $52,031 (240006), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 242. Request for approval of a renewal option with Stripes and Stops Company, Inc. for pavement markings and related items at various locations for Precinct 2 for the period of February 22, 2025 - February 21, 2026, at a cost of $1,533,002, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230459), MWBE Contracted Goal: 34%, MWBE Current Participation: 27.4%.
- 243. Request for approval of a renewal option with Caring Commercial Cleaning Inc. for janitorial services at the youth services center for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026, at a cost of $156,513, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210390), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17.0%, MWBE Current Participation: 97.3%.
- 244. Request for approval of a renewal option with TuffTex Materials for highway, road and bridge repair mortar and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of April 25, 2025 - April 24, 2026 at a cost of $1,489,297 (230052), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 245. Request for approval of a renewal option with Sam Tell and Son Inc. for food service products and related items for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026, at a cost of $357,904 (200357), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 246. Request for approval of a renewal option with McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. for all risk property insurance and business coverage for Jesse H. Jones Memorial Bridge for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $380,796 (230387), MWBE Contracted Goal: 1%.
- 247. Request for approval of a renewal option with ConvergeOne, Inc for non-emergency cloud contact call center solution for Harris County for the period of April 30, 2025 - April 29, 2026, at a cost of $1,366,933 (210119).
- 248. Request for approval of a renewal option with Osburn Associates, Inc. to fabricate and deliver various signs and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of April 4, 2025 - April 3, 2026, at a cost of $297,245 (220291), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 249. Request for approval of a renewal option with Precision Delta Corporation - Primary: 1-9, 19-20; G T Distributors, Inc. Primary: 12-13, 21, Secondary: 4-6; and CTC Gunworks, LLC Primary: 10-11, 14, Secondary: 13 for ammunition and related items for Harris County through December 31, 2025, at a cost of $285,935 (220211), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 250. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with the City of Taylor Lake Village to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city prisoners in Harris County Jails for the period of March 14, 2025 - March 13, 2026, with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate per day.
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- 251. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with the City of Nassau Bay to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city prisoners in Harris County Jails from March 15, 2025 - March 14, 2026 with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate per day, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 252. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with Texas Southern University for independent, third party evaluation of the current safety, operational and security practices for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of March 14, 2025 - March 13, 2026, at a cost of $40,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 253. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Vertosoft, LLC for cartegraph asset management system integration for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of February 27, 2025 - February 26, 2026 at a cost of $147,682, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 254. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with PGAL, Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services for renovation and improvements design of the new Sheriff's Office Patrol Station 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 on an executable contract (240380), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
- 255. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Rubicund LLC; Anchoring Hopes Wellness Recovery Institute LLC dba Anchoring Hopes; and Rids Brother Company Inc. for supplemental non-metered transportation for Harris County RIDES and non-emergency medical programs for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of February 6, 2025 - August 22, 2025, with two (2) one-year renewal options (240240).
- 256. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements to FMG Construction Group, LLC in the amount of $1,252,185 for renovation of the Hockley Service Center for the Office of the County Engineer, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240392), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15%, MWBE Current Participation: 15%.
- 257. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest and best bid to Krause's Collision; Planet Ford Lincoln; Flores Motors Co, Inc; Hardy Collision Center Inc; and JJ Auto Body, Inc. in the amount of $5,732,170 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for body shop repairs for Harris County for the period of February 6, 2025 - February 5, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240351), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 258. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid meeting specifications to Auto Data Direct, lnc. in the amount of $207,250 to provide and mail notification letters for towed or impounded vehicles and related items for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of February 6, 2025 - February 5, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240160).
- 259. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only proposal and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Clinical Image Management Systems, LLC for digital radiography system for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of February 6, 2025 - February 5, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240346), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 260. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative Contract award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with CDW Government LLC in the amount of $66,126 for Red Hat Software license subscription through November 16, 2025, with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 261. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of lowest quote meeting specifications and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Alchemy Technology Group in the amount of $200,509 for subscriptions for threat intelligence platform and vulnerability risk analyzer for Universal Services for the period of February 6, 2025 - February 5, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 262. Request for approval to rescind a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program award from Mobile Modular Management Corporation a division of McGrath RentCorp in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on January 9, 2024 and approve a new Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program award to Aries Building Systems, LLC in the amount of $683,658 for furnish and installation of new modular office building for the Toll Road Authority, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 263. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with ApexHR Strategies, LLC in the amount of $312,000 for training for the duties of Interim Chief People Officer for the Office of County Administration for the period of March 26, 2025 - March 25, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
- 264. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with VIK Consulting, Inc. for consulting services for implementation and migration services and on-demand support services for Harris County in the amount of $62,595 for the period of April 28, 2025 - April 27, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
- 265. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Creative Software Solutions, LLC in the amount of $78,000 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.
- 266. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP in the amount of $2,234,791 for dump trucks for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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- 267. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract purchase on the basis of low quote from CDW Government LLC in the amount of $119,220 for computers and related items for Universal Services, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 268. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract purchase on the basis of low quote from CDW Government LLC in the amount of $113,409 for Dell apex backup service for Harris County, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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- 269. Request for approval to accept a donation of a Kohler Trailer Generator for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management with an estimated market value of $2,500.
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- 270. Request for discussion and possible action directing Harris County Housing and Community Development to work with relevant departments to develop guidelines and recommendations for the usage and approval of Public Facility Corporations for the purposes of developing affordable housing and to return to Commissioners Court with recommendations on May 8, 2025.
- 271. Request for discussion and possible action on the Subdivision Drainage Program.
- 272. Request for approval to accept from CenterPoint Energy Foundation the donation of a Kohler Generator 250REZXB and Kohler 2000 amp SE rated ATS with an estimated value of $150,000.
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- 273. Request for discussion and possible action regarding recovery of disaster assistance funds from winter storm Enzo, January 20-22, 2025.
- 274. Request for approval of a Local Government Code Chapter 381-Museum Agreement between Harris County and Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH), a non-profit organization, and payment in the amount of $300,000.00 in support of its museum project.
- 275. Request for approval of registration fees of $35 per participant for the race and fundraising for the AGPMA Run for the Goal 5K 12th annual event at Challenger 7 Memorial Park pavilion #3 on April 12, 2025.
- 276. Request for approval of a fundraiser for the Houston Walk-n-Roll for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at James Driver Park on April 12, 2025.
- 277. Request for approval of the sale of food and refreshments, presale tickets of $30.00 each, live music, and 20 vendors for the Pampering the Paws with a Cause fundraiser all you can eat crawfish at the Landolt Pavilion on March 15, 2025.
- 278. Request for approval of the sale of food, refreshments, and food trucks for the Venditorium-A Marketplace For Sellers at the Whitetop Pavilion on March 2, 2025, with food, refreshments, and merchandise ranging from $1 to $20.00.
- 279. Request for approval of ticket sales, merchandise, food, and drink sales for the Space City Strongman event at Landolt Pavilion on March 29, 2025.
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- 280. Request for approval of ticket sales, alcohol sales, live music, food vendors, merchandise vendors, bouncy houses and food trucks for the Spring Fling 2025 hosted by Chi-Town Connections Event Houston & Make a Person Smile Houston Event at North Shore Rotary Pavilion on April 13, 2025.
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- 281. Request for discussion and possible action on the Harris County Telework Policy.
- 282. Request for discussion and possible action on concerns regarding the Early REACH program.
- 283. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Atascocita Community Center Acquisition and Build-out project, for an amount of $2,500,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $2,000,000.
- 284. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Precinct 3 Lift Station Rehab project, for an amount of $360,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $360,000.
- 285. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Crosby Camp Upgrade project, for an amount of $70,000, including reallocating $20,108 in allocation from the Precinct 3 Covered Materials Storage Bins project, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $70,000, including reallocating $20,000 in budget from the Precinct 3 Covered Materials Storage Bins project.
- 286. Request for approval to accept from Rachel Y. Park the donation of a 45-gallon D.D. Blanchard magnolia tree with an estimated value of $388 to be planted at Mercer Botanic Gardens in memory of Chomse Park.
- 287. Request for approval to accept from Richard Writt the donation of a 45-gallon D.D. Blanchard magnolia tree with an estimated value of $388 to be planted at Mercer Botanic Gardens in memory of Haley N. Writt.
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- 288. Request for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for the Tracy Gee Community Center Renovation project for an additional $1,800,000 for a total authorization of $2,200,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,500,000 for a total allocation of $1,900,000.
- 289. Request for approval to accept from the Houston Food Bank the donation of healthy meals, snacks, and bottled water with an estimated value of $32,798 for warming centers at Bayland, Burnett Bayland, and Radack Community Centers during the January 2025 Winter Weather Event.
- 333 Miscellaneous
- 290. Request for approval of payment of fees for legal services in the amount of $34,667.50 for representation of a county employee in connection with certain legal proceedings.
- 335 Transmittals
- 291. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the second Annual Report on the implementation progress for the Harris County Climate Action Plan for Internal Operations for the period of January 1-December 31, 2024.
- 292. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a report addressing Commissioners Court’s request for an evaluation of 9-1-1 call-for-service data to make recommendations prioritizing the expansion of the Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART) into new Harris County Sheriff’s Office Districts and expanding the call codes that are HART-eligible.
- 293. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the reappointment of Tracy Stephens, and the appointment of Charles Stilwell, and William Callegari to the Harris County Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) for two-year terms ending February 6, 2027, as recommended by the CFRTF Governance Committee.
- 294. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of the FY 2024-25 first quarter investment report in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act.
- 295. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of December 30, 2024-January 23, 2025.
- 296. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with AAA Asphalt Paving, Inc., in connection with Asphalt Reconstruction Project - John Ralston Road - 2022, Job No. 23/0213, UPIN 23101MF2MN01, Precinct 1.
- 297. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with MC2 Civil, LLC, in connection with Intersection Improvement - Katy Hockley Road at Clay Road - 2022, Job No. 22/0230, UPIN 23104MF2PP01, Precinct 4.
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- 298. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Environmental Allies, in connection with Intersection Improvement - W. Cypress Forest Drive at Cypresswood Drive - 2023, Job No. 24/0077, UPIN 24208MF30X01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.56%, MWBE Current Participation: 3.42%.
- 299. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of February 2025 Status Update for the 2018 Harris County Subdivision Drainage Improvement Program.
- 300. 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.
- 301. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a preliminary engineering report by Neel-Schaffer, dated January 2, 2025, and titled Kingwood Diversion Ditch Conveyance Improvements Preliminary Engineering Report (San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID F-14, Project ID G103-38-00-E001, Precinct 3).
- 302. Transmittal by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity of the Harris County Essential Workers Board’s 2024 Annual Report.
- 303. Transmittal by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity of the Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program FY24 Annual Utilization Report.
- 304. Transmittal by Housing and Community Development of the Quarter 4 2024 report related to Harris County Disaster Recovery Harvey Program, CDBG-DR.
- 305. Transmittal by the Sheriff’s Office of the agreement with Houston Recovery Center LGC to provide recovery support services and referrals to at risk inmates with substance use disorder (SUD).
- 306. Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial report for the month of November 2024.
- 307. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for baseball field net for Farm League Park for Precinct 3 (240338).
- 308. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for mortuary equipment and related items for the Institute of Forensic Sciences (240289).
- 309. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for nitrogen tank for the Institute of Forensic Sciences (240331).
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- 310. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a renewal option with Bob Barker Company, Inc. for dry goods, hygiene products, clothing and related items for the Community Supervision and Corrections Department for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026, at a cost of $200,000 (220359).
- 311. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $179,585.15 from the sale of surplus and confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and Houston Auto Auction for the period of December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
- 312. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened January 27 and February 3, 2025.
- 358 Executive Session
- 359 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.
- 313. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Angelica Luna Kaufman, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors for a term beginning February 21, 2025, and ending February 21, 2027.
- 314. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Darrell Morrison, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports, Position 3, for a term ending February 1, 2027.
- 315. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Pernell Davis, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors for a term beginning February 26, 2025, and ending February 26, 2027.
- 316. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Conrad Joe, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 3, to the Harris County Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors for a term beginning February 21, 2025, and ending February 21, 2027.
- 317. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the METRO Board of Directors for a term ending February 6, 2027.
- 318. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Natara Branch, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation Board of Directors, Position 4, for a term beginning February 8, 2025, and ending February 8, 2028.
- 319. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of the following nominees to the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission: David Medina, Position 6, for a term ending February 6, 2026, and Mikaela Selley, Position 7, for a term ending February 6, 2027, as recommended by the commission.
- 320. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of the following nominees to the Harris County Historical Commission: Howard Jefferson; Debbie Harwell; Karen Kossie-Chernyshev; Sandra Harvey; Debra Blacklock-Sloan; Loretta Martinez-Williams; Joe Strange; Ann Becker; Ken Brown; Charles Duke; Charles Chandler; Laney Chavez; Scott Dailey; Cathleen Hart; Emily Nghiem; Annie Zelee; Christine Smith; Natalie Garza; Joanne Green; Samantha Rodriguez; Mikaela Selley; and Ken Wise; and appointment of John Martin; Sal Benavides; Elizabeth Bray-Mason; Algenita Scott Davis; Paul Scott; Nancy Burch; Jim Bailey; James H. Ford; Bernice Bell Mistrot; and Gayle Davies for terms ending December 31, 2026, as recommended by the commission.
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- 321. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session, Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, to discuss economic development negotiations related to commercial and financial information received from a business prospect related to its location and expansion.
- 322. Request by Universal Services for an Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.074, for discussion and possible action regarding an update on Harris County’s Cybersecurity.
- 372 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 373 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.
- 323. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of a subrecipient agreement with Dallas County, to pass through grant funds in the amount of $1,384,553, for the EPA-funded Solar for All program.
- 324. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Marcia H. Faschingbauer, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports, Position 4, to serve the remainder of the unexpired term ending February 1, 2026.
- 325. 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 Board of Directors of Harris County Reinvestment Zone Number Two: Brandon Dudley, Position 1, and to serve as Chair; Erica Lee Carter, Position 3; and Michael Ereti, Position 5, for terms ending December 10, 2026; and Errika Perkins, Position 2; and Jennifer Mott, Position 4, for terms ending December 10, 2025.
- 326. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for discussion and possible action related to the $2,500 salary increase for Harris County employees making less than $75,000 a year who are funded through grant funds, in addition to an update on the progress for general and special fund employees.
- 327. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the Annex Facilities Security Upgrades Countywide project in the additional amount of $1,500,000 for a total CP funding of $9,630,000.
- 328. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to ratify measures taken during the response to and recovery from Winter Storm Enzo, including but not limited to the opening of warming centers, closure of County buildings, and acceptance of donations supporting the County’s assistance efforts.
- 329. Transmittal by Human Resources and Talent of changes to classifications on certain positions.
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- 330. Request by Human Resources and Talent for approval to change classifications on certain positions.
- 331. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval of the Change Investment Memo for Miscellaneous Building Cost for an additional incremental authorization of $5,641,000 for a total FY2025 authorization of $8,011,000 and request for Commercial Paper funding for an additional amount of $3,000,000 for a total CP funding of $11,130,000.
- 332. Request by Public Health Services for approval to update one position from part-time to full-time effective February 8, 2025 to support the Mosquito Vector Control Division.
- 333. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for grant funds in the amount of $600,000, with no required match, for the Strategic Prevention Framework - Partnerships for Success for Communities and Tribes Program.
- 334. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a Resolution of Support for the Lafayette Village 9% Affordable Housing Tax Credit Project.
- 335. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a Resolution of Support for the Hartwood at Windstone 9% Affordable Housing Tax Credit Project.
- 336. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to retire two K9’s from active service and transfer custody to their current respective handler with releases of liability.
- 337. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of overtime funding in the amount of $43,482 from the United States Marshals Service via the existing memorandum of understanding for personnel assigned to the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force.
- 338. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to extend one grant-funded position to September 30, 2026 for the FY 2025 General Victim Assistant Grant Program.
- 339. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of changes to the list of regular and reserve deputies with oaths of office.
- 340. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to terminate an agreement for law enforcement services with City Gate Community Association, Inc. including three (3) deputy positions effective October 1, 2024.
- 341. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $150,000, for the FY 2026 Grappler Devices project.
- 342. Request by the County Attorney 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.
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- 343. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071, Government Code, for discussion and possible action related to the federal funding freeze ordered by the Office of Management and Budget.
- 344. Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Public Safety Office for grant funds in the amount of $151,955, with no required match, for the FY 2026 District Attorney Testing of Forensic Evidence Grant Program.
- 345. Request by the County Treasurer for approval to stale date 194 outstanding juror checks.
- 346. Request by the County Treasurer for approval to accept $106,833 back in the general fund bank account from the non-redeemed juror pay cards issued in September 2024.
- 347. Request by the County Treasurer for approval of 5 positions effective February 8, 2025 to assist with duties and responsibilities transferred from the Auditior’s Office, and Supplemental Budget in the amount of $335,117.01.
- 348. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s November 2024 Report.
- 349. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a renewal option with Agape Substance Abuse Program; The Council on Recovery; Pathway to Serenity Inc.; and Santa Maria Hostel, Inc. for substance abuse treatment services for the STAR Drug and Felony Mental Health Courts of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026, at a cost of $265,000 (220273).
- 350. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for disaster recovery program management for 2024 Hurricane Beryl for the extended period through July 31, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (190091), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 351. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Caring Commercial Cleaning Inc. (Region 3); Kleen-Tech Services, LLC (Region 1 and Public Health); Technologies Link Business and Services Corporation (Region 2); and United Maintenance Company, Inc. (Region 4) in the amount of $2,757,067 for custodial cleaning services and related items at various locations in Regions 1-4 for the Office of the County Engineer for a one (1) year initial term with four (4) one-year renewal options (240191), MWBE Contracted Goal: 16.9%.
- 352. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent 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 $163,125 for grant liaison services for the Sheriff's Office for the period of March 8, 2025 - March 7, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
- 353. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements to Spawglass Civil Construction, Inc. in the amount of $733,012 for construction of a concrete pavilion at Arthur Storey Park for Precinct 4, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240202), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.79%.
- 354. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of one (1) position effective February 8, 2025 to support procurement operations with no budget impact.
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- 355. Request by the County Judge for discussion and possible action on proactive measures to safeguard federal funding received by Harris County.
- 356. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of the usage of Precinct One charter buses for the purpose of a constituent tour.
- 357. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion and possible action to request an update from the METRO Board on Agenda Item 18 from the December 14, 2023, regular Board meeting.
- 358. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071, Government Code, for discussion and possible action related to the executive orders issued by President Donald Trump.
- 359. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion and possible action on the extension of the M/WBE policy to continue Harris County’s Inclusive Procurement program.
- 360. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action relating to federal, state and county immigration efforts.
- 361. Request by Harris Health System for approval to convey a perpetual blanket easement and right of way to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, for electric distribution and related communication facilities at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, 5656 Kelley St, Houston, Texas.
- 362. Request for approval of payment of fees for legal services in the amount of $8,784.82 for representation of a county employee in connection with certain legal proceedings.
- 414 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 7:15 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 February 6, 2025. On this the 27th day of March, 2025. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
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- 564 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 4. PHS 3 MAVEN user group meeting 3/31-4/3/2025 Orlando, FL $7,710 Grant 5. PHS 4 National Home Performance Conf. & Trade 4/6-11/2025 New Orleans, LA $16,300 Grant Show 6. PHS 8 Council of State & Territorial 6/7-12/2025 Grand Rapids, MI $11,775 Grant Epidemiologist Conf. $19,625 Other 7. PHS 7 Scientific Sessions Conference 6/19-24/2025 Chicago, IL $28,572 Grant 8. PHS 1 Administrative Professionals Conference 9/6-11/2025 Seattle, WA $5,730 Other 9. HCD - South West Transit Association 2/17-21/2025 Tucson, AZ $2,600 Grant Conference ($11,620 appvd. 1/9 for 4 attnds.-add exp.) 10. HCD 1 Radical belonging fellowship lab 3/4-7/2025 Birmingham, AL $720 Grant training 11. HCD 1 Government Social Media Conference 5/18-22/2025 Orlando, FL $3,212 Grant 12. HCD 1 Radical belonging fellowship learning 5/18-27/2025 Cape Town, South $2,300 Grant lab training Africa 13. LIB 1 Archives and Records Custodians 3/3-9/2025 Salt Lake City, UT $3,624 General Symposium 14. LIB 1 Various conference sessions 5/7-10/2025 Lafayette, LA $1,675 General 15. CAC 3 International Symposium on Child Abuse 3/16-20/2025 Huntsville, AL $6,514 Other 16. C8 2 Taser master instructor school training 9/14-20/2025 Scottsdale, AZ $2,900 Other 17. SHERIFF 5 National Law Enforcement Summit 2/24-26/2025 Tampa, FL $12,558 Other 18. SHERIFF 4 Highway Safety Priorities Conference 3/8-11/2025 Long Beach, CA $10,530 Other 19. SHERIFF 2 Officer Safety and Wellness Conference 3/10-13/2025 Anaheim, CA $6,061 Grant
- 565 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 20. SHERIFF 2 Sniper training course 3/16-21/2025 Scott, LA $1,960 Other 21. SHERIFF 1 Advanced explosives disposal techniques 3/26-4/4/2025 Huntsville, AL $6,686 Other training 22. SHERIFF 2 World Congress 18 Conference 4/5-11/2025 Baltimore, MD $9,980 Grant 23. SHERIFF 1 Mac computer forensics examiners 4/27-5/10/2025 Orlando, FL $8,734 Other training* 24. SHERIFF 1 Magnet axiom examinations training & 5/4-9/2025 Orlando, FL $4,155 Other certification* 25. SO-DET 2 Outsourced facility visit 1/23-24/2025 Tallahatchie, MS $1,220 Other 26. IFS 1 Vancouver Crime Laboratory training 2/2-6/2025 Vancouver, WA $1,275 Other 27. IFS 3 Am. Soc. of Crime Laboratory Directors 4/5-8/2025 Denver, CO $6,624 General Symposium ($4,623 appvd. 1/9 for 2 attnds.-add attnd. & exp. & $2,312 appvd. 1/23 for 1 attnd.-add attnds. & exp.) 28. IFS 2 Borkenstein alcohol course 5/18-23/2025 Bloomington, IN $5,600 General 29. IFS 2 Bode Conference 6/3-6/2025 Long Beach, CA $5,600 General 30. DA 445 Various trainings, exams, meetings, & Multiple Various $50,000 General conferences* $100,000 Grant $125,000 Other 31. PCT1 1 Professional development trainings 3/27-4/1/2025 Denver, CO $1,020 General ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 515 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $978 $503,918
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- 570 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 27. CAC 120 Equity, diversity and inclusion all 2/19/2025 Houston, TX $3,000 Other staff training 28. C1 1 K9 handler training & certification* 1/13-2/7/2025 Houston, TX $2,500 Other ($2,500 appvd. 1/9 for 1 attnd.-add attnd. & exp.) 29. C4 1 Mobile device investigations training 2/24-26/2025 Houston, TX $425 Other 30. C4 3 Intermediate collision investigations 3/10-14/2025 Humble, TX $2,100 Other training* 31. C4 1 FBI-LEEDA-Executive Leadership Institute 6/23-27/2025 League City, TX $795 Other training* 32. C4 3 Advanced collision investigations 7/7-18/2025 Humble, TX $3,645 Other training 33. C4 1 Leadership inventory for female 8/11-15/2025 Huntsville, TX $1,265 Other executives training* 34. C4 3 International Handlet Instruction & 8/24-29/2025 Dallas, TX $3,296 Other Training Seminar Conf.* 35. C6 1 New supervisor course* 3/26-28/2025 Huntsville, TX $395 Other 36. C8 3 Civil process - mandatory training Multiple Various $450 Other 37. C8 2 Investigating violent crime scenes 3/7/2025 Texas City, TX $990 Other training 38. SHERIFF 5 Public safety diver surface support TBD Houston, TX $31,250 Grant operations training* 39. SHERIFF 19 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2/9-10/2025 Austin, TX $5,407 General credentials delivery 40. SHERIFF 1 Commercial vehicle safety alliance 2/16-20/2025 Austin, TX $775 General inspection course* 41. SHERIFF 1 Intoxilyzer 9000 operator school 2/17-19/2025 Pearland, TX $527 General training
- 572 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 55. PBCT2 1 Litigation Update Institute training 1/29-31/2025 San Antonio, TX $1,465 Other 56. PBCT2 3 Texas College of Probate Judge training 3/12-14/2025 Austin, TX $4,391 Other 57. PBCT3 1 Family violence series online training 12/20/2024 Houston, TX $120 General 58. PCT2 3 Texas Legislative drive-in training* 2/19/2025 Austin, TX $1,425 General ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 1,102 In Texas average cost per attendee: $527 $581,156 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 1,617 Average cost per attendee: $671 $1,085,074 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2025 = 10/1/24-9/30/25
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- 1103 County Attorney
- 1108 Universal Services
- 1112 COVID-19
- 1120 County Administration
- 1125 Commissioner, Precinct 2
- 1127 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 1129 County Administration
- 1131 Management and Budget
- 1134 Human Resources and Talent
- 1136 County Engineer
- 1139 Sheriff
- 1143 Purchasing
- 1145 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 1147 Purchasing
- 1153 Commissioner, Precinct 1
- 1159 Auditor
- 204. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
- 204. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
- 1169 Commissioner, Precinct 3
- 1184 Miscellaneous
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- 1193 Transmittals
- 1202 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 6:53 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 1205 Commissioners Court recessed at 6:55 P.M.
- 1208 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 7:01 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were present in-person.
- 1214 Transmittals
- 1222 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 1241 Executive Session
- 1248 Emergency/Supplemental items