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January 9, 2025 ·10:00 AM Closed

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Agenda — 570 items

  1. 1 Public Notice
  2. 2 January 2, 2025 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 25-0204
  3. 3 Opening Prayer
  4. 4 Imam Furqan A. Sayed of Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH) Masjid Abubakr introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 2.
  5. 5 Pledges of Allegiance
  6. 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. 7 Appearances before court
  8. 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. 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.
  10. 9 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a regular session 10:06 A.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Garcia, and Commissioner Briones were present in-person.
  11. 10 Resolutions
  12. 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Harlan Chiles for 27 years at the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar's Office. 25-0329 approved Pass
  13. 2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Wendy Caesar for 20 years at the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar's Office. 25-0330 approved Pass
  14. 3. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Dr. Max Vigilant for 20 years at the Harris County Public Health Department. 25-0331 approved Pass
  15. 4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing the office of Commissioner Precinct 2 named in the Houston Chronicle as a Top Workplace for mid-size companies in Houston, Texas in 2024. 25-0221 approved Pass
  16. 5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing January 9, 2025 as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. 25-0305 approved Pass
  17. 15 Commissioner Ramsey arrived at 10:16 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
  18. 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing January 11, 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day. 25-0304 approved Pass
  19. 7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution celebrating Lunar New Year. 25-0306 approved Pass
  20. 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.
  21. 18 COVID-19
  22. 8. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to increase the maximum budget for FLEX Fund 1040 to the full amount of the awarded ARPA Grant funds of $915,508,128 less amounts already expended, to continue supporting projects aligned with ARPA priority outcomes. 25-0421 no action
  23. 19 Resolutions
  24. 9. Request by Public Health Services for approval to carryover funds in the amount of $918,536.24 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CCR) grant. 25-0117 approved Pass
  25. 10. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of amendments to two (2) agreements for projects funded with Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) Funds. 25-0347 approved Pass
  26. 3. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Dr. Max Vigilant for 20 years at the Harris County Public Health Department. 25-0331
  27. 11. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a Termination Agreement with Northwest Assistance Ministries for the CARES Act (CV) Housing Program. 25-0348 approved Pass
  28. 12. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council to update the budget (Exhibit B) for Early Childhood Resiliency Fund for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the period of May 7, 2024 - September 6, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (230444), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 25-0222 approved Pass
  29. 4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing the office of Commissioner Precinct 2 named in the Houston Chronicle as a Top Workplace for mid-size companies in Houston, Texas in 2024. 25-0221
  30. 24 County Administration
  31. 13. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Energy Infrastructure Pilot, installing Distributed Energy Resources (DERS) at Community Centers and Libraries in Harris County for an additional authorization of $9,938,530 for a total authorization of $10,138,530 and commercial paper funding for an additional $3,500,000 for a total allocation of $3,700,000. 25-0389 approved Pass
  32. 5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing January 9, 2025 as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. 25-0305
  33. 14. Request for approval to transfer the Data Fellows Program from the Office of County Administration, including four positions, associated budget, and equipment, to Human Resources and Talent and approval of 1 temporary Analyst III position for FY25 effective January 11, 2025. 25-0282 approved Pass
  34. 15. Request for approval of one position effective January 11, 2025. 25-0012 approved Pass
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  36. 28 Management and Budget
  37. 16. Request for discussion and possible action to authorize use of up to $1.5 million from the Public Contingency Fund for containment and cleanup of chemicals that were released from a Bluebonnet Chemical Solutions facility in Baytown in December 2024. 25-0283 approved Pass
  38. 17. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the Academy Firearms Complex project in the additional amount of $300,000 for a total CP funding of $330,000. 25-0047 approved Pass
  39. 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing January 11, 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day. 25-0304
  40. 18. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the Fire, Life Safety, and Electrical System Repair and Renovations Countywide project in the additional amount of $6,170,000 for a total CP funding of $20,745,000. 25-0051 approved Pass
  41. 19. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Cyber Security project in the additional amount of $650,000 for a total CP funding of $6,025,000. 25-0050 approved Pass
  42. 20. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Law Enforcement Mobile Device Terminal (MDT) Replacement project in the additional amount of $1,055,000 for a total CP funding of $7,440,000. 25-0053 approved Pass
  43. 33 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 11:08 A.M. and returned at 11:08 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
  44. 21. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Security Infrastructure Installation and Upgrades project in the additional amount of $1,400,000 for a total CP funding of $24,320,000. 25-0054 approved Pass
  45. 22. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the IFS Equipment Replacement (continuous) project in the additional amount of $1,000,000 for a total CP funding of $6,750,000. 25-0052 approved Pass
  46. 23. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Harris County Attorney’s Office Matter Management Software Project in the additional amount of $680,000 for a total CP funding of $1,585,000. 25-0048 approved Pass
  47. 24. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Precinct 1 FY24-25 General Use CIP project in the additional amount of $7,505,000 for a total CP funding of $15,000,000. 25-0049 approved Pass
  48. 37 Judge Hidalgo left the courtroom at 11:06 A.M. and returned at 11:07 A.M. She did not miss any vote.
  49. 25. Request for approval of the Harris County Commercial Paper Policy and Procedure. 25-0042 approved Pass
  50. 26. Request for approval of the Harris County Debt Management Policy. 25-0043 approved Pass
  51. 27. Request for approval of the Harris County Financial Management Products Policy. 25-0044 approved Pass
  52. 28. Request for approval of the Harris County Post Issuance Compliance Policy for tax-exempt bonds and commercial paper. 25-0046 approved Pass
  53. 41 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 11:22 A.M. and returned at 11:29 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
  54. 29. Request for approval of an order ratifying and confirming the terms and provisions of the Harris County, Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2024, as established by the pricing certificate relating thereto; approving such pricing certificate; and containing other matters relating thereto. 25-0045 approved Pass
  55. 30. 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 $145,118 and four workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $15,278; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $37,553; denial of 101 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute four releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $14,245 in connection with property damage claims. 25-0038 approved Pass
  56. 31. Request for approval to restore $4,509,003 funding to the Office of the District Attorney and $64,568 funding to Probate Court #5. 25-0209 approved Pass
  57. 32. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. approved
  58. 45 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 11:22 A.M. and returned at 11:24 A.M. She did not miss any vote.
  59. 47 Human Resources and Talent
  60. 33. Request for discussion and possible action to allocate a limited budget, not to exceed $574,254.83, to augment the staff with temporary employees to support the employee relations, compliance, and talent acquisition needs of newly elected officials transitioning into office. 25-0271 no action
  61. 34. Request for approval to suspend the approval process for changes involving certain position reclassifications for all departments and to notify Court of the reclassifications on regularly scheduled Court, Business and Special meetings. 25-0269 approved Pass
  62. 49 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 11:27 A.M. and returned at 11:31 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
  63. 35. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions. 25-0201 approved Pass
  64. 51 County Engineer
  65. 36. Request for approval of a change in contract with SER Construction Partners, LLC, in connection with Holderrieth Road Drainage Improvements Project, with an addition in the amount of $58,664.19, Job No. 22/0369-15, UPIN 18104MF0R901, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 49.76%. 25-0069 approved Pass
  66. 37. Request for approval of a change in contract with John Reed and Company, LLC, in connection with Brays Bayou Pedestrian/Bike Bridge near Stella Link/Glen Arbor, adding 10 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 23/0286-2, UPIN 19101MF0XZ01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-0070 approved Pass
  67. 53 Commissioner Ellis arrived virtually at 11:41 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
  68. 38. Request for approval of a change in contract with ECM Construction, LLC, in connection with final construction of Sidewalks and Undercrossing Project - Bellaire, adding 4 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $39,286.86, Job No. 23/0122-1, UPIN 20103N302902, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 34%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 25-0071 approved Pass
  69. 39. Request for approval of a change in contract with Builders United, LLC., in connection with final construction of Dennis Johnston Park, Cabin 2 - 2019, with an addition in the amount of $650.00, Job No. 22/0337-2, UPIN 20104MF1E901, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWBE Current Participation Goal: 25.15%. 25-0072 approved Pass
  70. 40. Request for approval of a change in contract with GLM Contracting Inc., in connection with final construction of Intersection Improvement - Telge at US 290 - 2022, with a deduction in the amount of $32,369.96, Job No. 23/0341-1, UPIN 23103MF2R101, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19%, MWBE Current Participation: 30.72%. 25-0073 approved Pass
  71. 56 Public Hearing for Item 312 was from 12:10 P.M. through 12:14 P.M.
  72. 41. Request for approval of a change in contract with First Class Units Inc, in connection with the Sheldon Health and Services Hub project, adding 14 calendar days with an addition in the amount of $7,850, Job No. 23/0376-1, UPIN 21289MF23B01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWBE Current Participation: 18.01%. 25-0088 approved Pass
  73. 42. Request for approval of a change in contract with Frost Construction Co Inc., in connection with Deussen Park Maintenance Barn Renovation - 2022, with an addition in the amount of $23,095.85, Job No. 23/0435-3, UPIN 22101MF26401, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWBE Current Participation: 18.01%. 25-0089 approved Pass
  74. 43. Request for approval of a change in contract with Brookstone, LP., in connection with Precinct One Administration and Service Center-New Construction-2019, adding 22 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $35,206.00, Job No. 21/0309-17, UPIN 20101MF1ET01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWBE Current Participation: 29.63%. 25-0093 approved Pass
  75. 59 Public Hearing
  76. 44. Request for approval of a change in contract with Frost Construction Co Inc., in connection with the Channelview Wellness Pod Complex at 16003 Lorenzo St. (Flukinger Community Center), adding 20 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $66,593.27, Job No. 23/0469, UPIN 121289MF22V01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 18%, MWBE Current Participation: 0.77%. 25-0213 approved Pass
  77. 45. Request for approval of a change in contract with Southwest Signal Supply, Inc., in connection with final construction of Intersection Improvement - Telge at US 290 - 2022, adding 23 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $73,832.80, Job No. 23/0341-1, UPIN 23103MF2R101, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 17.50%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 25-0214 approved Pass
  78. 46. Request for approval of a change in contract with GLM Contracting, Inc., in connection with Intersection Improvements - Mason Road at Cypresswood Drive - 2021, with an addition in the amount of $29,841.00, Job No. 22/0019-1, UPIN 221033010230015, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19%, MWBE Current Participation: 30.72%. 25-0219 approved Pass
  79. 47. Request for approval of a change in contract with Precise Services, Inc., in connection with Crosby Township/MUD Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding 99 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 23/0438-2, UPIN 19102MF12Q01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 24%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 25-0366 approved Pass
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  81. 64 County Engineer
  82. 49. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for TMTL Creekside, LP, A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,020.00 for Lakes at Creekside Sec 11, Precinct 3. 25-0081 approved Pass
  83. 50. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for TMTL Creekside LP, A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $4,645.00 for Lakes at Creekside Sec 13, Precinct 3. 25-0082 approved Pass
  84. 126. Request for approval of an agreement with PGAL, Inc. in the amount of $507,120.00 for Professional Architecture and Engineering Services to develop Harris County Downtown Facilities Masterplan, TX 77002, UPIN 24035MF3JF01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 0%. 25-0379
  85. 51. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC, An Arizona Limited Liability Company in the amount of $3,645.00 for Sundance Cove Sec 1, Precinct 3. 25-0083 approved Pass
  86. 52. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC, An Arizona Limited Liability Company in the amount of $5,840.00 for Sundance Cove Sec 2, Precinct 3. 25-0084 approved Pass
  87. 68 Management and Budget
  88. 53. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Balmoral LT, LLC, A Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,130.00 for Balmoral Sec 7, Precinct 3. 25-0080 approved Pass
  89. 54. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,200.00 for Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 16, Precinct 4. 25-0085 approved Pass
  90. 32. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 25-0391 no action
  91. 55. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, L.P., A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,000.00 for North Bridgeland Lake Parkway Street Dedication Sec 8, Precinct 4. 25-0086 approved Pass
  92. 56. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Astro Sunterra, L.P. A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $4,070.00 for Sunterra Sec 40, Precinct 4. 25-0087 approved Pass
  93. 72 Human Resources and Talent
  94. 57. Request for approval of plat Anniston Reserves Sec 5 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,365.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 25-0129 approved Pass
  95. 58. Request for approval of plat Anniston Sec 9 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,040.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 25-0130 approved Pass
  96. 59. Request for approval of plat Dellrose Sec 20 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,085.00. Consultant, META PLANNING + DESIGN LLC, Precinct 4. 25-0137 approved Pass
  97. 60. Request for approval of plat Grand Mason Sec 7 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,760.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 25-0143 approved Pass
  98. 76 County Engineer
  99. 61. Request for approval of plat Avalon At Cypress Sec 10 with a financial surety in the amount of $1,888.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 25-0131 approved Pass
  100. 62. Request for approval of plat Grand Mason Sec 8 with a financial surety in the amount of $6,335.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 25-0144 approved Pass
  101. 63. Request for approval of plat Legacy Park On Nanes Road Sec 4 with a financial surety in the amount of $6,050.00. Consultant, DHI ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 1. 25-0148 approved Pass
  102. 64. Request for approval of plat Kickapoo Road Street Dedication Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,020.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 25-0146 approved Pass
  103. 80 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
  104. 65. Request for approval of plat Stokesbury Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,700.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 25-0158 approved Pass
  105. 66. Request for approval of plat Boudreaux Business Park. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 3. 25-0132 approved Pass
  106. 67. Request for approval of plat Capital Transportation. Consultant, THE PINNELL GROUP, LLC, Precinct 1. 25-0133 approved Pass
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  108. 68. Request for approval of plat Champions Oak Sec 5. Consultant, IDS ENGINEERING GROUP, Precinct 1. 25-0134 approved Pass
  109. 69. Request for approval of plat Crossing at Cypress Lakes Southeast Reserve. Consultant, META PLANNING + DESIGN LLC, Precinct 3. 25-0135 approved Pass
  110. 85 Housing and Community Development
  111. 70. Request for approval of plat Cypress Green Commercial Reserves Sec 4. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 4. 25-0136 approved Pass
  112. 71. Request for approval of plat East Belt Logistics Park Sec 1. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 1. 25-0138 approved Pass
  113. 72. Request for approval of plat Elyson Town Center. Consultant, CARRANZA OUTSOURCE DRAFTING, Precinct 4. 25-0139 approved Pass
  114. 88 Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
  115. 73. Request for approval of plat Estate at Botkins Road. Consultant, PLS CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT, INC, Precinct 4. 25-0140 approved Pass
  116. 74. Request for approval of plat Grand Mason Detention Reserve E. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 25-0141 approved Pass
  117. 75. Request for approval of plat Grand Mason, Mason Road Street Dedication Sec 4 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,220.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 25-0142 approved Pass
  118. 91 County Clerk
  119. 76. Request for approval of plat Greensbrook Sec 1 Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 1. 25-0145 approved Pass
  120. 77. Request for approval of plat Kuykendahl Business Center. Consultant, SURV-TEX SURVEYING, INC., Precinct 1. 25-0147 approved Pass
  121. 78. Request for approval of plat Lindsey Interests Replat No 1 And Extension. Consultant, GRULLER SURVEYING, LLC, Precinct 3. 25-0149 approved Pass
  122. 94 Commissioner, Precinct 4
  123. 79. Request for approval of plat Meyer Houston. Consultant, S.E.M. SERVICES LLC, Precinct 1. 25-0150 approved Pass
  124. 80. Request for approval of plat Northwest Harris County Mud No 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant No 2. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 25-0151 approved Pass
  125. 81. Request for approval of plat Rivera Estates. Consultant, DART LAND SERVICES, Precinct 2. 25-0152 approved Pass
  126. 97 Management and Budget
  127. 82. Request for approval of plat Safe Rescue. Consultant, J. MORALES, Precinct 3. 25-0153 approved Pass
  128. 16. Request for discussion and possible action to authorize use of up to $1.5 million from the Public Contingency Fund for containment and cleanup of chemicals that were released from a Bluebonnet Chemical Solutions facility in Baytown in December 2024. 25-0283
  129. 83. Request for approval of plat Safstor Bammel. Consultant, BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP, Precinct 1. 25-0154 approved Pass
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  131. 84. Request for approval of plat Satsangdiksha LLC Addition Final Replat Subdivision of The George Ellis League. Consultant, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, Precinct 3. 25-0155 approved Pass
  132. 85. Request for approval of plat Shaw Road Office Condos. Consultant, HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 3. 25-0156 approved Pass
  133. 101 Commissioners Court recessed at 12:24 P.M.
  134. 86. Request for approval of plat Stokesbury Road Street Dedication and Reserves Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,250.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 25-0157 approved Pass
  135. 87. Request for approval of plat Wilson Estates of Crosby. Consultant, DIAZ ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3. 25-0159 approved Pass
  136. 103 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 1:37 P.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were present in-person and Commissioner Ellis was virtual.
  137. 88. Request for approval of plat Windfern Estate. Consultant, DVJ CIVIL ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING, Precinct 3. 25-0160 approved Pass
  138. 89. Request for approval to negotiate with Atser, LP for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Material Testing and related Services for Asphalt Package 2024-1, UPIN 24208MF36G01, Precinct 3. 25-0175 approved Pass
  139. 90. Request for approval to negotiate with Alliance Laboratories, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Material Testing and related Services for Asphalt Package 2024-3, UPIN 24208MF36J01, Precinct 3. 25-0176 approved Pass
  140. 91. Request for approval to negotiate with HTS, Inc. Consultants for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Material Testing and related Services for Asphalt Package 2024-4, UPIN 24208MF36K01, Precinct 3. 25-0177 approved Pass
  141. 92. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation in the amount of $50,007.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Drainage Service, Maintenance, and Improvements at Various Locations in the South Zone, UPIN 22102MF2BQ01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 25-0272 approved Pass
  142. 93. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Ninyo & Moore, Inc., in the amount of $173,743.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for the CSCD Expansion at Atascocita - Phases II through V - UPIN 19035MF16E01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-0074 approved Pass
  143. 94. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation in the amount of $68,298.87 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Beaumont Place Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 - UPIN 19101MF17901, Precinct 2, MWBE Goal: 100%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 25-0365 approved Pass
  144. 95. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Austin-Reed Engineering, LLC in the amount of $21,859.30 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for 2787 El Camino - Precinct One Administration and Service Center - New Construction - 2019, UPIN 20101MF1ET01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal is 100%, MWBE Current Participation 100%. 25-0368 approved Pass
  145. 96. Request for approval of an amendment to an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 532 to update a cross section exhibit for parallel parking and include additional project numbers, UPIN NS104, Project #’s: 2205180163, 2301300063, 2308020278, 2405030117, Precinct 4. 25-0279 approved Pass
  146. 97. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement (SOLS), for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 14127 ½ Lillja Road Houston, TX 77060 (Aldine Village - Oak Glen Place West Subdivisions), including all deposit/fees for utility services, UPIN 19102MF13501, Precinct 2. 25-0172 approved Pass
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  148. 98. 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 2639 ½ Spring Stuebner Road, Spring, Texas 77389 (Intersection of Spring Stuebner Road and Fern Lacy Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, ePermits Project Number: 2303070197, Precinct 3. 25-0258 approved Pass
  149. 99. Request for approval to execute an on-call agreement with Civitas Engineering Group, Inc in an amount not to exceed $800,000 for Professional Engineering Services as may be needed in connection with various engineering projects, UPIN 25101MF3P201, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%. 25-0273 approved Pass
  150. 100. Request for approval to execute an on-call agreement with Halff Associates, Inc in an amount not to exceed $800,000 for Professional Engineering Services as may be needed in connection with various engineering projects, UPIN 25101MF3P301, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%. 25-0275 approved Pass
  151. 101. Request for approval to execute an on-call agreement with Traffic Engineers, Inc dba TEI Planning + Design in an amount not to exceed $800,000 for Professional Planning and Traffic Engineering Services as may be needed in connection with various engineering projects, UPIN 25101MF3P501, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%. 25-0277 approved Pass
  152. 102. Request for approval to execute an on-call agreement with Agility Engineering and Management, Inc in an amount not to exceed $800,000 for Professional Engineering Services as may be needed in connection with various engineering projects, UPIN 25101MF3P101, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%. 25-0362 approved Pass
  153. 103. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 213-A in connection with the project known as ROW Acquisition - North Main St., Baytown - 2024, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 24103MF3FY01, Precinct 3. 25-0293 approved Pass
  154. 104. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District 82 for Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 1 & 2, UPIN 20104MF1BG01 & 20104MF1BH01, Precinct 3. 25-0294 approved Pass
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  156. 105. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the City Park Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ 12) and City of Houston for design and construction of roadside ditch and maintenance for various locations in Northwest Houston, UPIN 24104MF38V01, Precinct 4. 25-0295 approved Pass
  157. 106. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Mission Bend Municipal Utility District No. 2 to design, construct, and maintain a hike and bike trail along South Fork Brays Bayou from Winkleman Rd to Alief Clodine Rd., UPIN 24104MF39401, Precinct 4. 25-0296 approved Pass
  158. 107. Request for approval to execute a tri-party interlocal agreement with the Southwest Management District and City of Houston for non-standard maintaining, repairing, and operating of the double-barrier gates located in the Bissonnet triangle, NS104, Precinct 4. 25-0280 approved Pass
  159. 108. Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, one (1) fee simple tract for the public project known as Precinct 3 Non-Project Related Tasks, for the purpose of expansion of a new community center, UPIN 23103MF2Q801, Precinct 3. 25-0301 approved Pass
  160. 109. 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) drainage easement tracts for the public project known as Walters Road - Detention Basin - 2024, for the purpose of channel improvements & stormwater detention/retention, UPIN 24101MF3E701, Precinct 1. 25-0302 approved Pass
  161. 110. Request for approval to execute a utility agreement with CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas Operations in connection with Dula Lane and Related Infrastructure Drainage Improvements project - 2020, UPIN 22208MF2H701, Precinct 3. 25-0335 approved Pass
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  163. 111. Request for approval to execute a utility agreement with Equistar Chemicals, LP in connection with Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF14202, Precinct 2. 25-0077 approved Pass
  164. 112. Request for approval to execute an agreement with EPIC Transportation Group, LP in the amount of $117,888.40 for professional engineering services for a new traffic signal with pedestrian related appurtenances at the intersection of Peek Road at Castello Lakes Drive, UPIN 24035MF3AU01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWBE Current Participation: 0%. 25-0311 approved Pass
  165. 113. Request for approval to execute an agreement with PGAL, Inc in the amount of $339,041.19 for Construction Phase Services in connection with North Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements 2018, UPIN 19101MF16R01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-0350 approved Pass
  166. 114. Request for approval to execute an agreement with B2Z Engineering LLC in the amount of $69,578.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Sidewalk projects - N. Eldridge Pkwy - 2022, UPIN 23103MF2RP01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 25-0352 approved Pass
  167. 115. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Woolpert, Inc. in the amount of $352,481.40 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Ralston Acres Subdivision Drainage Improvements-2018, UPIN 19101MF16P01, Precinct 1. 25-0355 approved Pass
  168. 116. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Alliance Laboratories, Inc. in the amount of $84,891.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Mound Road Extension from Greenhouse Road along Spring Dr to Cypress Dr - Segment 2; UPIN 24103MF3C501, Precinct 3. 25-0358 approved Pass
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  170. 117. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. in the amount of $143,005.18 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Mound Road Extension- SEGMENT 2, UPIN 24103MF3C501, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.95%. 25-0360 approved Pass
  171. 118. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $278,780.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Connectivity Project - Deussen-Eisenhower - 2021, UPIN 22101MF2F801, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-0361 approved Pass
  172. 119. Request for approval to execute an agreement with IDS Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $114,305.00 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Parkway Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 (P122), UPIN 19101MF14P02, Precinct 1. 25-0374 approved Pass
  173. 120. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc. in the amount of $158,905.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for HCSFNC - TO6 - Connorvale Development, UPIN 21289MF1Z501, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 25-0075 approved Pass
  174. 121. Request for approval to execute an agreement with InfraTECH Engineers & Innovators, LLC in the amount of $1,602,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Fairmont Parkway - 2 - From 700' west of Canada Drive to Underwood Road - 2024 project, UPIN 24102MF3KK01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.79%, MWBE Current Participation: 0.0%. 25-0078 approved Pass
  175. 122. Request for approval to execute an agreement with UES Professional Solutions 44, LLC in the amount of $107,614.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Parkway Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 (P122-00-00 Basin), UPIN 19101MF14P02, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-0376 approved Pass
  176. 123. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Binkley & Barfield, Inc. in the amount of $1,754,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Fairmont Parkway - 3 - From Underwood Road to Driftwood Drive - 2024 project, UPIN 24102MF3KJ01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%. 25-0377 approved Pass
  177. 124. Request for approval to execute an agreement with ATSER, LP in the amount of $188,719.50 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Asphalt Package 2024 - 2 - 24/0226, UPIN 24208MF36H01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 25-0378 approved Pass
  178. 125. Request for approval to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Williams Companies, Inc., for Precinct 4 Sidewalk and Trail Program - 2023, UPIN 24104MF2YN01, Precinct 4. 25-0076 approved Pass
  179. 126. Request for approval of an agreement with PGAL, Inc. in the amount of $507,120.00 for Professional Architecture and Engineering Services to develop Harris County Downtown Facilities Masterplan, TX 77002, UPIN 24035MF3JF01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 0%. 25-0379 approved Pass
  180. 127. Request for approval of a Professional Services Agreement with RDLR Architects Inc. for the design of a new Vocational Training Center in the amount of $132,859.00 for the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department located at 9120 Katy Hockley Road, Katy TX 77493, UPIN 24035MF39701, Precinct 4. 25-0068 approved Pass
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  182. 128. Request for approval for Harris County, a body corporate and politic of the State of Texas to convey real estate to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, for tract 3, a 0.0072 acre Utility Easement for the 3131 Gulf Freeway (The HAY Center) - New Construction - 2020 project and that the County Judge execute the Utility Easement, UPIN 21035MF1PA01, Precinct 1. 25-0369 approved Pass
  183. 129. Request for approval for County of Harris, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas to convey real estate to Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, tract P100-00-00-24-002.1, a 0.16-acre Assignment of Easement Rights for Disaster Recovery TS Imelda Repairs project and that the County Judge execute the Assignment of Easement Rights, UPIN 21090MF1WV01, Precinct 2. 25-0371 approved Pass
  184. 130. Request for approval to adopt the Harris County Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines. 25-0300 no action
  185. 131. Request for approval of an Order authorizing and directing Harris County to abandon its interest in a 60’ foot wide easement conveyed by Berry Miller, to Harris County, executed July 12, 1944, out of a 24.25 acre tract of land, more or less, in the George Dedrick Survey, A-240, Harris County, Texas, from Precinct 4 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract Northwest 99 Industrial Park - Abandonment, UPIN 22104MF2HW01, Precinct 4. 25-0372 approved Pass
  186. 132. Request for approval for the sale by Harris County, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas of a tract of land of a 0.8568 acre out of the George Haig Survey, A-338 in Harris County, Texas, being a part of the same land described in that certain certified copy of judgment on the award, from Cornelius C. Franz, Emma L. Franz, granted to Harris County, dated January 3, 1969, recorded under County Clerk’s file C857335 to Clay Partners-NW Parkway Land #1, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, from the Precinct 4 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract Northwest 99 Industrial Park Sale/Purchase from HC - Sale, for the appraised value of $41,769.00, and that the County Judge execute the special warranty deed, UPIN 22104MF2HW01, Precinct 4. 25-0373 approved Pass
  187. 133. 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 EL CIELO ADDITION PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 25-0180 approved Pass
  188. 150 Flood Control District
  189. 134. Request for approval of a Utility Construction Services Agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, in the amount of $109,366.58, to accommodate utility relocations in support of F212-00-00 Channel Conveyance Improvements (San Jacinto and Galveston Bay Watersheds, Bond ID F-98, Project ID F212-00-00-C001, Agreement No. 2024-73, Precinct 2). 25-0232 approved Pass
  190. 135. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris Central Appraisal District and Harris County, in the amount of $600,000, to participate in a cost share for Imagery (“AccuPlus and Obliques”) including all associated Imagery (“AccuPlus and Obliques”) related services (Agreement No. 2024-29 Countywide). 25-0236 approved Pass
  191. 136. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Clear Brook City Municipal Utility District to construct and maintain a public hike and bike trail around the Southbelt Stormwater Detention Basin (HCFCD Unit A520-03-00, Clear Creek Watershed, Agreement No. 1538, Precinct 2). 25-0240 approved Pass
  192. 137. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Timber Lane Utility District to construct and maintain a public hike and bike trail on HCFCD Units K100-00-00, K114-00-00, K116-00-00, K165-00-00, K500-04-00 (Cypress Creek Watershed, Agreement No. 1550, Precincts 1 and 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement). 25-0259 approved Pass
  193. 138. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as Cypress Creek Right-of-Way Acquisition and Floodplain Preservation, for the purpose of stormwater detention and floodplain preservation (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-20, Project ID K100-00-00-R005, Tract K100-00-00-06-008.0, Precinct 3). 25-0263 approved Pass
  194. 139. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as Cypress Creek Right-of-Way Acquisition and Floodplain Preservation, for the purpose of stormwater detention and floodplain preservation (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-2, Project ID K100-00-00-R005, Tract K520-06-00-01-001.0, Precinct 3). 25-0264 approved Pass
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  196. 140. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as Countywide General Acquisition, for the purpose of floodplain preservation (San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID Z-01, Project ID Z100-00-00-R008, Tract G103-00-00-35-899.0, Precinct 3). 25-0265 approved Pass
  197. 141. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire seven fee simple tracts for the public project known as Clear Creek Federal Flood Risk Management Project, for the purpose of channel improvements, authorizing eminent domain if necessary (Clear Creek Watershed, Bond ID C-03, Project A100-00-00-R008, Precinct 1). 25-0266 approved Pass
  198. 32. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 25-0391 approved Pass
  199. 142. Request for approval of an agreement with Aguirre & Fields, L.P., in the amount of $1,000,000, to provide inspection, design, construction phase engineering services, construction and program management support and support services for the District’s federal and nonfederal maintenance programs (Project ID Z100-00-00-X343, Agreement No. 2024-59, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.360%). 25-0244 approved Pass
  200. 32. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 25-0391
  201. 143. Request for approval of an amendment to an interlocal hike and bike trail agreement with Harris County to construct and maintain a public hike and bike trail along both sides of HCFCD Units D100-00-00, D132-00-00, and D132-01-00, approximately 5.32 miles in length and 6 feet wide (Brays Bayou Watershed, Agreement No. 731, Precinct 4). 25-0231 approved Pass
  202. 144. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with IDS Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount of $215,000, to provide additional services to investigate potential local drainage projects along Horsepen Bayou and tributaries (Armand Bayou Watershed, Bond ID CI-023, Project ID B104-00-00-E02, Agreement No. 2021-117, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 7%, MWBE Current Participation: 7%). 25-0247 approved Pass
  203. 145. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc., in the amount of $99,999, to provide additional materials engineering and testing services in support of general system repair construction projects (Agreement No. 2021-03, Countywide, 0% MWBE Participation Goal - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature). 25-0254 approved Pass
  204. 146. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with The Murillo Company Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants, in the amount of $100,046, to provide additional materials engineering and testing services in support of maintenance construction projects (Agreement No. 2021-04, Countywide, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature). 25-0256 approved Pass
  205. 147. Request for approval of amendment No. 2 to an agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc., in the amount of $3,000,000, to provide additional engineering and architectural services in support of the District’s engineering, maintenance, architectural, and federal programs (Agreement No. 2021-32, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%). 25-0260 approved Pass
  206. 148. Request for approval of amendment No. 3 to an agreement with R.G. Miller Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $1,000,000, to provide additional engineering and related services for design, bidding, and construction phase engineering services for maintenance and repair projects (Agreement No. 2018-31, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20.19%). 25-0249 approved Pass
  207. 149. Request for approval of amendment No. 3 to an agreement with IDS Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount of $1,000,000, for additional engineering and related services for design for maintenance engineering projects (Agreement No. 2017-28, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20.19%). 25-0251 approved Pass
  208. 150. Request for approval of amendment No. 3 to an agreement with Aguirre & Fields, L.P., in the amount of $1,000,000, to provide additional construction engineering and inspection services to augment staff (Agreement No. 2019-140, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 24%). 25-0253 approved Pass
  209. 151. Request for approval of amendment No. 3 to an agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., in the additional amount of $1,475,000 to provide additional engineering and strategic planning support services (Bond ID Z-03, Agreement No. 2022-169, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWBE Current Participation: 30%). 25-0261 approved Pass
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  211. 152. Request for approval of change in contract No. 5 with Lecon, Inc., for the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin - Phase 2, adding 48 calendar days (Greens Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-34, Project ID P500-06-00-E006, Job No. 22/0224, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWBE Current Participation: 48.1%). 25-0262 approved Pass
  212. 153. Request for approval of 11 positions effective January 11, 2025, to support the maintenance program. (Proposition A). 25-0029 approved Pass
  213. 171 Toll Road Authority
  214. 154. Request for approval to execute an agreement with IEA, Inc. for professional engineering services in the amount of $605,000.00 for the assessment and design of the SH 249 Tomball Tollway Pavement Surface Repairs design, bidding phase, and construction phase services (Precinct 3 & 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%). 25-0097 approved Pass
  215. 155. Request for approval to execute an agreement with STOA International Architects, Inc. for Professional Architecture and Engineering Services including but not limited to programming, conceptual planning, design and construction for a HCTRA owned and maintained facility as part of the Hardy Downtown Connector project in the amount of $1,800,000.00 (Precinct 2, MWBE contracted Goal: 20.73%). 25-0098 approved Pass
  216. 156. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with RRP Consulting Engineers, LLC, at no additional cost, to update the Scope of Services, update raw salary rates, replace Time of Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, amend Certificate of Interested Parties, add Additional Statutory Requirements, add Dispute Resolution, and replace Historically Underutilized Business Requirements to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection Services in support of the construction of the East Sam Houston Tollway from Interstate 10 (East) to SH 225, the Ship Channel Bridge Program, including the construction of twin bridges over the Houston Ship Channel (Precinct 2). 25-0099 approved Pass
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  218. 157. Request for approval to pay Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) to reimburse Benesch for engineering services related to review of engineering drawings related to Pathway Crossing of UPRR facilities in the vicinity of US 90A and Chimney Rock Road as part of the Barrier Free HCTRA Program in the amount of $35,000.00 (Precinct 1). 25-0100 approved Pass
  219. 158. Request for approval to execute a utility agreement for utility construction services and meter installation with CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. for extending gas utility services for the Fort Bend Parkway Extension construction project in the amount of $41,190.00 (Precinct 1). 25-0101 approved Pass
  220. 179 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
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  222. 159. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda. 25-0237 no action
  223. 181 Economic Equity and Opportunity
  224. 160. Request for approval of an agreement with Ernst and Young LLP for a contract award in the total amount of $450,000 for the development of a five-year Strategic Plan for the department, Job No. 210317, MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%. 25-0229 approved Pass
  225. 183 Universal Services
  226. 161. Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers and changes to attributes of certain VCNs for various departments. 25-0096 approved Pass
  227. 162. Request for approval of a position effective January 11, 2025 within the Public Safety Technology Radio Communications team (Fund 5102) dedicated to supporting field operations for Public Safety Radio Communications. 25-0009 approved Pass
  228. 186 Public Health Services
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  230. 163. Request for approval to host the 2025 Maternal and Child Health Conference on April 15-16, 2025 to explore policies and prevention strategies, and to facilitate lasting collaborations that have a measurable impact on maternal and child health outcomes. 25-0024 approved Pass
  231. 164. Request for approval of an agreement with Marriott Marquis Houston in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to lease a facility for the 2025 Maternal and Child Health Conference on April 15-16, 2025. 25-0025 approved Pass
  232. 165. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Winchester Country Regional Sewage Authority to exchange wastewater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the wastewater based epidemiology (WBE) program. 25-0028 approved Pass
  233. 166. Request for approval of a subrecipient agreement with African American Male Wellness Agency in the amount of $1,021,896.04 to provide opioid prevention services and education for the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant program. 25-0026 approved Pass
  234. 167. Request for approval of a second amendment to a lease agreement with Humble Complex, LLC, successor in interest to Jaibi, Inc., to extend the lease term to rent the building at 8950 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, Texas by exercising the second lease renewal term of August 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025, with a base rent of $6,800.00 and an additional Common Area Maintenance fee in the amount of $1,500.00 per month. 25-0027 approved Pass
  235. 168. Request for approval of four (4) positions effective January 11, 2025 to support the Community Health & Wellness Division. 25-0281 approved Pass
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  237. 169. Request for approval of 38 positions effective January 11, 2025 to support the Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART) Expansion Strategy as part of the in-house transition model. 25-0312 approved Pass
  238. 194 Housing and Community Development
  239. 170. Request for approval of an agreement with Harris County Precinct 3 for the Dowdell Woods Subdivision Drainage Improvements Project (M2024-006) in the amount of $5,636,185.00 using CDBG-MIT funds, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20.21%. 25-0334 approved Pass
  240. 171. Request for approval of an agreement with SEARCH Homeless Services in an amount not to exceed $188,519.00 for the FY 2023 Continuum of Care Grant (CoC) Northline Project TX0313L6E002313 for the provision of supportive services for formerly homeless persons. 25-0346 approved Pass
  241. 172. Request for approval of an agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District for $10,700,000 in CDBG-MIT funding for Planning Studies. 25-0342 no action
  242. 173. Request for approval of an agreement with Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to update the Harris County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HC MJ-HMP) in the amount of $500,000 using CDBG-MIT funds. 25-0343 approved Pass
  243. 174. Request for approval of the ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. Department of Homeland Security for access to the E-Verify system. 25-0341 approved Pass
  244. 175. Request for approval of Entitlement amendments to the Harris County 2021 and 2023 Annual Action Plans. 25-0333 approved Pass
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  246. 176. Request for approval of a first amendment to an agreement with Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. for the Employ2Empower Program. 25-0345 approved Pass
  247. 177. Request for approval of a sixth amendment to an agreement with NHPF Temenos Conduit, LLC and Temenos Permanent Affordable, LLC for the Temenos IV project to reallocate budget line-items in order to align the budget with the real costs of the project without affecting the overall project budget of $10,881,905. 25-0344 approved Pass
  248. 178. Request for approval to extend one (1) non-grant restricted fund position effective January 11, 2025. 25-0023 approved Pass
  249. 206 Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
  250. 179. Request for approval of the opening of two escrow accounts; one with a starting balance of $100,000 for operating expenses and another account for holding apartment security deposits. Both accounts are needed to operate the HAY Center Campus apartment complex. 25-0004 no action
  251. 208 Constables
  252. 180. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of changes to the lists of Regular Deputies and Reserve Deputies with Oaths of Office and Statements of Elected/Appointed Officer. 25-0019 approved Pass
  253. 181. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from Daniel Aue the donation of a 2024 Ford F150 with police package to be used for the purpose of conducting law enforcement operations. 25-0007 approved Pass
  254. 182. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to use Law Enforcement Cash Fund to conduct law enforcement investigations. 25-0284 approved Pass
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  256. 183. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to transfer one position from Fund 2651 to Fund 1000 effective January 11, 2025. 25-0340 approved Pass
  257. 184. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval of an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services with Generation Park Management District for three deputy positions effective January 11, 2025. 25-0013 approved Pass
  258. 185. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval to use surplus labor budget funds to pay overtime hours worked. 25-0332 approved Pass
  259. 186. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval of the rental of facility and meal costs in the amount of $14,934.50 for the department’s 33rd Annual Awards Banquet and dinner held on January 17, 2025. 25-0387 approved Pass
  260. 187. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of changes to the list of regular deputies with oaths. 25-0037 approved Pass
  261. 188. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept from Bridgeland Water Agency 6 Truspeed S Units with an estimated value of $9,600.00 to be used while patrolling. 25-0033 approved Pass
  262. 189. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to transfer one position from Fund 2651 to Fund 1000 effective January 11, 2025. 25-0195 approved Pass
  263. 190. Request by the Constable of Precinct 6 for approval of an amendment to an agreement with the East End District for the District to provide additional funds up to and not to exceed $10,000 to cover overtime worked by Patrol Officers. 25-0001 approved Pass
  264. 191. Request by the Constable of Precinct 6 for approval to transfer four positions from Fund 2651 to Fund 1000 effective January 11, 2025. 25-0039 approved Pass
  265. 192. Request by the Constable of Precinct 8 for approval to transfer one position from Fund 2651 to Fund 1000 effective January 11, 2025. 25-0202 approved Pass
  266. 222 Sheriff
  267. 222 page break
  268. 193. Request for approval of changes to the list of law enforcement personnel with oaths of office and statements of officer. 25-0020 approved Pass
  269. 194. Request for approval of additional funds in the amount of $3,972 during FY25 to the City of Houston for Harris County’s share of the Houston TranStar operating costs. 25-0014 approved Pass
  270. 195. Request for approval of an agreement with Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Inc. (HLSR) to use MOD K9 Teams and two HCSO SkyWatch Towers as a security measure during the 2025 HLSR season with overtime reimbursed by HLSR. 25-0016 approved Pass
  271. 196. Request for approval of a third amendment to a lease agreement with American Capital Properties, LLC to acquire space to accommodate the needs of the Family Assistance/Chaplaincy Unit. 25-0017 approved Pass
  272. 197. Request for approval to remove expired armor, armor carriers and helmets from the Special Enforcement Bureau inventory to trade in for replacement. 25-0021 approved Pass
  273. 198. Request for approval to remove four (4) marksman rifles with attached suppressors, optics, and mounts from the Special Enforcement Bureau inventory to trade in for replacement. 25-0022 approved Pass
  274. 199. Request for approval to update 1 Lieutenant, 1 Sergeant and 9 Deputy positions from ARPA fund 2651 to the general fund effective January 11, 2025. 25-0285 approved Pass
  275. 230 Fire Marshal
  276. 200. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Fire Marshal’s Office Multi-Purpose Burn/Tactical Building and Flash Chamber project for an additional $2,200,000 for a total authorization of $2,600,000 and commercial paper funding for an additional $2,200,000 for a total allocation of $2,600,000. 25-0091 approved Pass
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  278. 234 County Clerk
  279. 202. Request for approval to settle unpaid invoices totaling $185,033.05 from the City of Houston Police Department for the November 5, 2024 General and Special Elections and to compensate the City of Houston Police Department through FY 2025 for the Harris County Election Security Task Force Program. 25-0067 no action
  280. 236 County Attorney
  281. 206. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Agreement with Ramon G. Viada, III 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. 25-0040 approved Pass
  282. 207. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Agreement with David A. Nachtigall 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. 25-0041 approved Pass
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  284. 208. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Christie M. Hewitt v. Harris County; Cause No. 2022-49558, In the 215th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. 25-0179 approved Pass
  285. 209. Request for approval of an order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in various County and District Courts and U.S. District Court TX-Houston. 25-0211 approved Pass
  286. 210. Request for approval of one position effective January 11, 2025. 25-0032 approved Pass
  287. 247 Travel & Training
  288. 211. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests. 25-0223 approved Pass
  289. 249 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. PHS 4 Lead & Healthy Housing Conference 1/28-31/2025 Downey, CA $10,880 Grant 2. PHS 1 Natl. Water Safety Conf. & Assn. of 2/2-7/2025 St. Pete Beach, FL $4,180 Grant Aquatic Prof. Conf. 3. PHS 5 Integrated Foodborne Outbreak Resp. & Multiple Various $13,304 Other Mgmt. meeting 4. PHS 3 Agents of Change Summit 2/23-26/2025 San Diego, CA $10,785 Grant 5. PHS 3 Grants Training Conference 3/11-15/2025 Washington, DC $15,279 Grant 6. PHS 5 Conference for Food Protection meeting 3/23-29/2025 Denver, CO $20,675 Other
  290. 212. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests. 25-0225 approved Pass
  291. 251 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. FCD 1 Urban Riparian Symposium 2/19-21/2025 Waco, TX $965 FCD 2. FCD 2 Cooperating technical partnership 3/10-14/2025 Denton, TX $2,930 FCD workshop 3. FCD 1 Texas A&M Forest Service leadership 4/8-11/2025 College Station, TX $700 FCD institute training 4. FCD 1 Fluvial geomorph. & watershed mgmt. 4/28-30/2025 Houston, TX $1,200 FCD training & virt. field trip 5. PHS 2 Building Bridges Convening Conference 1/13-16/2025 Austin, TX $4,774 Grant
  292. 252 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 6. PHS 10 Immunization program responsible entity 1/13-16/2025 Richardson, TX $10,302 Grant training* 7. PHS 10 Immunization Conference* 5/20-22/2025 Galveston, TX $10,100 Grant 8. HCD 2 Texas Women Leading Government 1/9/2025 Stafford, TX $300 Grant Conference ($225 appvd. 12/10/24 for 1 attnd.-add attnds., exp. & funding source) 9. HCD 7 Comprehensive review workshop* 2/4-7/2025 Fort Worth, TX $8,731 Grant 10. LIB 44 Texas Library Association Conference 3/31-4/5/2025 Dallas, TX $107,400 General $2,500 Other 11. DRO 2 Texas Board of Examiners of Prof. TBD Houston, TX $628 General Counselors online exam 12. DRO 8 Supervised visitation provider TBD Houston, TX $4,400 General credential online training 13. DRO 1 Texas Association of Counties Management 4/9-11/2025 Round Rock, TX $1,140 General & Risk Conf. 14. JUVPROB - Gang Intelligence and Supervision 1/20-23/2025 Galveston, TX - Grant Conference* ($9,944 appvd. 10/29/24 for 12 attnds.-change funding source) 15. JUVPROB 8 Juvenile Law Conference* 2/16-19/2025 Allen, TX $10,044 Grant 16. JUVPROB 1 Trust-based relational intervention 2/23-28/2025 Westlake, TX $1,610 Other training* 17. JUVPROB 4 Trust-based relational intervention 2/23-28/2025 Westlake, TX $10,344 Grant practitioner training* $10,000 Other 18. JUVPROB 1 Adult attachment interview training* 2/25-28/2025 Fort Worth, TX $1,041 Grant
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  294. 253 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 34. SHERIFF - Rape aggression def. & replicating 2/3-7/2025 Houston, TX $4,350 General adverse instr. cert. course* ($3,700 appvd. 12/10/24 for 4 attnds.-add exp.) 35. SHERIFF 2 Hostage crisis negotiation course* 2/11-12/2025 Houston, TX $510 General 36. SHERIFF 2 Latent print certification test 2/16-21/2025 Round Rock, TX $3,230 General preparation* 37. SHERIFF 3 Texas Advance Academy for Victim 2/25-28/2025 Hutto, TX $2,573 Grant Assistance training* 38. SHERIFF 150 Women in Law Enforcement Symposium* 5/9/2025 Houston, TX $9,572 Other 39. IFS 1 Texas Forensic Science Commission Multiple Austin, TX $1,940 General meetings 40. IFS 1 Tx. Forensic Science Commission GSR 9/23-24/2024 Austin, TX $605 Other Symposium & training 41. IFS 2 Assn. of Forensic DNA Analysts & 2/24-26/2025 Dallas, TX $2,996 Grant Administrators meeting 42. CCLK 2 Texas College of Probate Judges regional 3/12-14/2025 Austin, TX $2,230 General workshop 43. CCLK 2 Texas College of Probate Judges meeting 8/27-29/2025 San Antonio, TX $2,760 Other 44. DCLK 2 89th Session Kickoff meeting* 1/27-28/2025 Austin, TX $1,020 General 45. DCLK 2 Healthy county boot camp training 1/29-31/2025 Austin, TX $1,880 General 46. JP 1.1 15 Texas Justice Court Training Center Multiple Various $4,530 General training 47. AUD 1 Leadership challenge online course Multiple Houston, TX $500 General 48. AUD 42 Houston Association of Local Government 1/16/2025 Houston, TX $6,458 General Auditors training 49. AUD 2 The audit leadership toolkit webinar 2/13/2025 Houston, TX $300 General
  295. 254 Grants
  296. 213. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the 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 (Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-45, Project ID Q534-01-00-E002, Precinct 3). 25-0107 approved Pass
  297. 214. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service for grant funds in the amount of $1,277,374.75, with a required match of $387,083.25 for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (Bond ID Z-06, Countywide). 25-0108 approved Pass
  298. 215. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to Harris County Housing and Community Development for grant funds in the amount of $190,000, with a required match of $50,000, for the FY25 Neighborhood Nuisance Structural Abatement Program. 25-0114 approved Pass
  299. 216. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to Harris County Housing and Community Development for grant funds in the amount of $400,000, with a required match of $100,000, for the FY25 Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program. 25-0115 approved Pass
  300. 217. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for grant funds in the amount of $20,000, with no required match, for the Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program. 25-0116 approved Pass
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  302. 218. Request by Public Health Services for approval of three grant-funded positions effective January 25, 2025 in support of the Maternal Mental Health grant. 25-0102 approved Pass
  303. 219. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant funds in the amount of $1,993,405, with no required match, for the CDC Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, & Data Systems Grant. 25-0118 approved Pass
  304. 220. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas General Land Office to extend the grant end date to August 31, 2025 and revise the Performance Statement for the Cloverleaf Drainage Improvements project. 25-0103 approved Pass
  305. 221. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to extend five positions to May 31, 2025. 25-0104 approved Pass
  306. 222. Request by Veterans Services for approval to extend nine positions to January 31, 2025 in support of the VA Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 25-0194 approved Pass
  307. 223. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval of a subcontract agreement to an agreement with DePelchin Children’s Center and Texas Health and Human Services Commission for renewal grant funds in the amount of $56,920, with a required match of $56,920, for the Community Mental Health Grant. 25-0122 approved Pass
  308. 224. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for the period ending September 29, 2025 for the AWARE Harris Project. 25-0128 approved Pass
  309. 225. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval of a position effective January 11, 2025 for the FY 2024-25 TRIAD Home Safe Program. 25-0105 approved Pass
  310. 226. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval of a position effective January 25, 2025 for the Project AWARE Grant. 25-0106 approved Pass
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  312. 227. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of a memorandum of understanding with the League of American Bicyclists for a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) Seminar in connection with a previously awarded grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. 25-0119 approved Pass
  313. 228. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to extend the grant end date to March 31, 2025 for the FY 2023 COPS Technology and Equipment Program. 25-0120 approved Pass
  314. 229. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Office of National Drug Control Policy to extend the grant end date to December 31, 2025, for the FY 2023 HIDTA grant. 25-0123 approved Pass
  315. 230. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor for grant funds in the amount of $750,000, with no required match, for the FY 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program. 25-0124 approved Pass
  316. 231. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor for grant funds in the amount of $150,000, with no required match, for the FY 2026 Criminal Justice Grant Program. 25-0127 approved Pass
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  318. 232. Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Justice grant funds in the amount of $2,499,158, with no required match, for the FY 24 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) project, and of five positions effective January 11, 2025. 25-0095 approved Pass
  319. 233. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division to extend the grant end date to April 30, 2025 for the FY 2023 HC - Law Enforcement Special Response Communications: HCSO Marine and Mobile Command Post (MCP) project. 25-0336 approved Pass
  320. 234. Request by the County Judge for approval to extend one position to August 31, 2027 for the Port Security Grant Program. 25-0125 approved Pass
  321. 277 Auditor
  322. 235. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 25-0315 approved Pass
  323. 236. Request for approval to increase an Imprest Account for Harris County Public Library. 25-0318 approved Pass
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  325. 237. Request for approval to open an Imprest Account for the County Attorney. 25-0323 approved Pass
  326. 238. Request for approval of a claim made payable in the amount of $7,000,000 to Pulice Construction, Inc., subject to the authorization of an agenda item made by the Harris County Attorney for full and final settlement of lawsuit styled Cause No. 2020-72776, Pulice Construction, Inc. v. Harris County, Texas regarding construction contract numbers 332 and 333 to widen the Sam Houston Tollway. 25-0319 approved Pass
  327. 239. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2025. 25-0316 approved Pass
  328. 283 Treasurer
  329. 240. Request for approval to accept $86,242 back in the general fund bank account from the non-redeemed juror pay cards issued in August 2024. 25-0094 approved Pass
  330. 241. Request for approval to stale date outstanding juror checks issued in July 2024 and transfer $4,440 to the county general fund. 25-0216 approved Pass
  331. 242. Request for approval to stale date outstanding juror checks issued in August 2024 and transfer $8,208 to the county general fund. 25-0217 approved Pass
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  333. 287 Tax Assessor-Collector
  334. 243. Request by Harris Central Appraisal District for approval to waive penalty, interest and collection fees assessed on a certain account for a total in the amount of $1,423.90 for tax year 2023. 25-0006 approved Pass
  335. 244. Request by Harris Central Appraisal District for approval to waive penalty, interest and collection fees assessed on a certain account for a total in the amount of $7,048.53 for tax year 2023. 25-0008 approved Pass
  336. 245. Request for approval of tax refund payments. 25-0309 approved Pass
  337. 291 Purchasing
  338. 246. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for environmental stewardship program for Precinct 2 (240282). 25-0056 approved Pass
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  340. 247. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide an overflow analysis of Cypress Creek for the Flood Control District (240403). 25-0057 approved Pass
  341. 248. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional engineering/architectural services to provide a feasibility study and site plan of Winfield Basin in the Greens Bayou Watershed for the Flood Control District (240416). 25-0161 approved Pass
  342. 249. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for electric direct current fast charging equipment for Precinct 2 (240349). 25-0169 approved Pass
  343. 250. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional engineering/architectural services to provide various watershed feasibility studies for the Flood Control District (240419). 25-0173 approved Pass
  344. 251. Request for approval to remove inventory items listed on Auditor’s Form 3351 for the Tax Assessor-Collector. 25-0166 approved Pass
  345. 252. 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 November 25, 2024 - December 19, 2024. 25-0167 approved Pass
  346. 253. Request for approval of a renewal option with Terra Point Realty, LLC for realtor services for the sale of ward property for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of February 27, 2025 - February 26, 2026, at no additional cost to the county (230355). 25-0170 approved Pass
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  348. 254. Request for approval of a renewal option with Culinary Concessions, LLC dba LCS Culinary Services for jury meals for Harris County for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 at a cost of $200,000 (220279), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 25-0174 approved Pass
  349. 255. Request for approval of a renewal option with J Rivas Construction, LLC for drainage service, maintenance, and improvements at various locations in the South Zone of Precinct 2 for the period of January 17, 2025 - January 16, 2026 at a cost of $1,027,887, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210286), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 25-0178 approved Pass
  350. 256. Request for approval of a renewal option with Rbex Inc. dba Apple Towing Co. for wrecker services and related items in the South Region for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026, at a cost of $133,181 (220458), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 25-0191 approved Pass
  351. 257. Request for approval of a renewal option with Econolite Systems, Inc. for installation of school zone flasher assemblies and related improvements for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of January 31, 2025 - January 30, 2026, at a cost of $2,266,277, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220391), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.0%, MWBE Current Participation: 8.5%. 25-0192 approved Pass
  352. 258. Request for approval of a renewal option with Carnes Funeral Home, Inc. dba Texas Funeral Service for mortuary services and related items for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of May 25, 2025 - May 24, 2026, at a cost of $2,000,000 (200252), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 25-0226 approved Pass
  353. 259. Request for approval of a renewal option with TUF Industrial, Inc. for repair of ruts along maintenance berms of flood channels and basins for the Flood Control District for the period of April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026, at a cost of $248,684, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230486), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 25-0230 approved Pass
  354. 260. Request for approval of a renewal option with Masterword Services, Inc. in the amount of $700,000; Language Line Services, Inc., $700,000; GLOBO Language Solutions, LLC, $300,000; and Worldwide Interpreters, Inc., $300,000 for translation and interpretation services for Harris County for the period of April 5, 2025 - April 4, 2026 (210374), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 25-0255 approved Pass
  355. 261. Request for approval of a renewal option with Tree Guy, LLC for clearing of right-of-ways and related items for Harris County through November 24, 2025 at a cost of $374,638 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200258), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 25-0298 approved Pass
  356. 262. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with Harris County Redevelopment Authority (HCRA) & City of Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number Twenty-Four to provide Harris County Redevelopment Authority and City of Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Four with financial investment services through December 12, 2025, at no cost to the County. 25-0218 approved Pass
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  358. 263. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with Carahsoft Technologies Corporation for educational software solutions and services for the Sheriff's Office for the period of February 21, 2025 - February 20, 2026, at a cost of $325,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-0208 approved Pass
  359. 264. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Seril, Inc. dba Houston Grotech (Primary) and Landscape Consultants of Texas dba Landscape Professionals of Texas (Secondary) in the amount of $114,900 for mowing and various maintenance services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240312), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.40%. 25-0182 approved Pass
  360. 265. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Chaves Brothers Management, LLC in the amount of $89,000 for electric forklifts for the Flood Control District (240362), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 25-0184 approved Pass
  361. 266. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Bear Services, LP in the amount of $448,764 for maintenance and repair of petroleum storage tank systems and related items for Harris County for the period of January 9, 2025 - January 8, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240222), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 25-0186 approved Pass
  362. 267. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Econ Development, Inc. in the amount of $3,971,844 for drainage improvements in the Parkway Forest Subdivision - 2018 (P122-00-00 Basin) for Precinct 1 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240372), MWBE Contracted Goal: 16%. 25-0197 approved Pass
  363. 268. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Seril, Inc. dba Houston Grotech (Primary) and Environmental Southwest (Secondary) in the amount of $286,350 for lawn care services for buy-out lots for the Flood Control District for the period of February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240355), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.40%. 25-0200 approved Pass
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  365. 269. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Environmental Allies, LLC in the amount of $18,424,579 for drainage improvements for North Forest Subdivision - 2018 for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240359), MWBE Contracted Goal: 29.74%. 25-0270 approved Pass
  366. 270. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Bayou Builders in the amount of $814,700 for desilt concrete lined channels and related items for the Flood Control District for the period of February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026, with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240360), MWBE Contracted Goal: 22.77%. 25-0274 approved Pass
  367. 271. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Texas Materials Group, Inc. in the amount of $15,848,087 for drainage improvements for Ralston Acres Subdivision- 2018 for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240368), MWBE Contracted Goal: 29.57%. 25-0276 approved Pass
  368. 272. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Ducky Recovery, LLC for construction of single-family homes (Orchard Place) for the Housing and Community Development Department, with a one (1) year initial term, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240324), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.83%. 25-0321 approved Pass
  369. 273. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to R Slater Enterprises in the amount of $64,553 for fencing for the bomb range for the Sheriff’s Office, with certain items not being awarded and will be rebid through a separate solicitation (240257), MWBE Contracted Goal: 9.9%. 25-0375 approved Pass
  370. 274. Request for approval for the County Clerk to execute applicable bonds received from Amtech Elevator Services for maintenance and repair of vertical transportation equipment for Harris County, in connection with an amendment approved by Commissioners Court on November 12, 2024 (190397), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 25-0241 approved Pass
  371. 275. Request for approval to reject the response(s) received for professional architectural and/or engineering services to develop demolition construction documents of the Family Law Center for Harris County (240382). 25-0168 approved Pass
  372. 276. Request for approval to reject the response(s) received for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide construction administration services for non-housing infrastructure investment projects for the Housing and Community Development Department, and that the project be readvertised at a later date (240323). 25-0189 approved Pass
  373. 277. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for Ryan White Program Part A and minority AIDS initiative services (meal delivery) for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240352). 25-0190 approved Pass
  374. 278. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for ACCESS Harris Evaluation for Public Health Services and that the project be reassessed and readvertised at a later date (240159). 25-0257 approved Pass
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  376. 279. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from King Ranch Ag & Turf in the amount of $63,500 for tractor for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 25-0203 approved Pass
  377. 280. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) in the amount of $200,000 for energy management-related engineering and project management services for the Office of County Administration for the period of January 9, 2025 - January 8, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 25-0215 approved Pass
  378. 281. Request for approval to correct the term for Russell Marine, LLC from April 4, 2024 - March 31, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (as approved) to one (1) time project (corrected) in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on April 4, 2024 for general maintenance at the Clear Creek gated structure for the Flood Control District (230487), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 25-0252 approved Pass
  379. 282. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Lanier Parking Meter Services, LLC in the additional amount of $830,000 for parking facility management services for Harris County for the extended period of January 28, 2025 - July 31, 2025, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (190258), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWBE Current Participation: 1.2%. 25-0212 approved Pass
  380. 283. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with TransCore ITS, LLC in the additional amount of $200,000 to continue to provide incident management support and maintenance services for the Toll Road Authority for the extended period of January 28, 2025 - July 31, 2025, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (190280), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 25-0220 approved Pass
  381. 284. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Collaborative Engineering Group in the additional amount of $500,000 for additional services for professional architectural and/or engineering services for facility maintenance, repairs, and rehabilitation for Harris County for the period of June 14, 2024 - June 13, 2025 (210160), MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWBE Current Participation:100%. 25-0299 approved Pass
  382. 285. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with TXU Energy Retail Company LLC to add services for the TXU Energy Economic Demand Response Program for electricity for Harris County for the period of January 9, 2025 - May 31, 2026 (220237), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-0313 approved Pass
  383. 286. Request that the County Judge execute an addendum to a service agreement with ESO Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $43,239 for emergency reporting system for the Fire Marshal’s Office for the period of January 9, 2025 - January 8, 2026, with four (4) one-year renewal options. 25-0314 approved Pass
  384. 287. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. in the additional amount of $778,968 for additional services for Veritas Access Software subscription for the Toll Road Authority for the period of July 6, 2024 - July 5, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 25-0370 approved Pass
  385. 288. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a personal services exemption agreement with VIK Consulting, Inc. in the additional amount of $22,995 for additional consulting services for implementation and migration services and on-demand support services for Harris County for the period of April 28, 2024 - April 27, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. 25-0297 approved Pass
  386. 289. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with Catalis Courts & Land Records, LLC to update the name of the vendor to Catalis Courts & Land Records, LLC, replace Exhibit A with the Master Software Subscription and Services Agreement, and update specific clauses in the Master Agreement for the period of March 1, 2020 - February 28, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 25-0278 approved Pass
  387. 290. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements for HOLT Truck Centers of Texas, LLC in the amount of $200,000 for equipment, repair parts, and/or service warranty for Navistar equipment for Harris County for the period of January 9, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 25-0205 approved Pass
  388. 291. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with EBSCO Publishing, Inc. in the amount of $140,331 for software subscription services for the Public Library for the period of January 9, 2025 - January 8, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 25-0235 approved Pass
  389. 338 County Judge
  390. 292. Request for approval for renewal of three (3) parking spaces with WinPark Management, LLC, located at the Christ Church Cathedral Parking Garage at a monthly rate of $165 each for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, using grant funds at a monthly rate of $495. 25-0324 approved Pass
  391. 293. Request for approval to allocate a total of $498,250 ($373,687.50-PSGP grant funds/$124,562.50-Houston Ship Channel Security District matching funds) from the FY2024 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) EMW-2024-PU-05205 to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for security enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 2 and its corresponding budget. 25-0110 approved Pass
  392. 294. Request for approval to allocate a total of $20,440 ($15,330-PSGP grant funds/$5,110-Houston Ship Channel Security District matching funds) from the FY2024 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) EMW-2024-PU-05205 to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for security enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 3 and its corresponding budget. 25-0111 approved Pass
  393. 295. Request for approval to allocate a total of $342,636 ($256,977-PSGP grant funds/$85,659-Houston Ship Channel Security District matching funds) from the FY2024 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) EMW-2024-PU-05205 to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for security enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 4 and its corresponding budget. 25-0112 approved Pass
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  395. 296. Request for approval to allocate a total of $111,220 ($83,415-PSGP grant funds/$27,805-Houston Ship Channel Security District matching funds) from the FY2024 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) EMW-2024-PU-05205 to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for security enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 5 and its corresponding budget. 25-0113 approved Pass
  396. 346 Commissioner, Precinct 1
  397. 297. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Sunnyside Redevelopment Authority for the completion of public art projects at various locations located within the County at a cost not to exceed $179,500. 25-0303 approved Pass
  398. 348 Commissioner, Precinct 2
  399. 350 Commissioner, Precinct 3
  400. 299. Request for discussion and possible action on the Harris County Contractor Safety Record Policy. 25-0354 approved Pass
  401. 300. Request for approval to accept from Keith Kirkendall and children the donation of a check for $2,171.75 for a memorial bench and plaque in memory of Shannon Kirkendall to be installed at Mercer Botanic Gardens. 25-0353 approved Pass
  402. 301. Request for approval to accept from Gary Meyer the donation of a 10’ artificial Christmas tree with an estimated value of $300 to be used at Mercer Botanic Gardens. 25-0356 approved Pass
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  404. 302. Request for approval to accept from Patrick Hudner the donation of a Chinese incense cedar with an estimated value of $200 to be installed at Mercer Botanic Gardens. 25-0357 approved Pass
  405. 303. Request for approval to accept from the Harris County Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis - Precinct One Parks Division the donation of a memorial bench with an estimated value of $3,821 to be installed at Mercer Botanic Gardens. 25-0359 approved Pass
  406. 356 Commissioner, Precinct 4
  407. 304. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with HillCo Partners in the amount of $100,000 for legislative liaison services at Austin, Texas for Harris County for a one (1) year initial term, with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A-Personal Services Agreement. 25-0317 no action
  408. 305. Request for approval of a one-time retention incentive for Precinct 4 employees. 25-0307 approved Pass
  409. 306. Request for approval to accept from Trees for Houston the donation of 46 15-gallon and 150 3-gallon trees, planting materials, and maintenance and watering of newly planted trees for 2 years at Alief-Amity Park at an estimated value of $56,100.00, and replacement trees within the 2-year commitment are also included, as needed. 25-0308 approved Pass
  410. 307. Request for approval for the Houston Vintage Radio Association, a 501(c)7 organization, to hold monthly fundraising auctions at the Bayland Community Center. 25-0310 approved Pass
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  412. 308. Request for approval of a Manager V position effective January 11, 2025. 25-0224 approved Pass
  413. 309. Request for approval of one position effective January 11, 2025. 25-0242 approved Pass
  414. 363 Miscellaneous
  415. 310. Request by Jackson Walker, LLP, for approval of a resolution for the issuance of the Newark Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Tax-Exempt Loan to BakerRipley. 25-0286 approved Pass
  416. 311. Request for approval of payment of fees for legal services in the amount of $493,092.94 to Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP for representation of the former Harris County Elections Administrator in connection with certain legal proceedings. 25-0388 approved Pass
  417. 366 Public Hearings
  418. 312. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for a public hearing for approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled WILDWOOD GLEN SEC 1 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 2 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 25-0183 no action
  419. 368 Transmittals
  420. 313. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration providing an update on the Notice of Amended Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Solar for All, including updated Terms and Conditions for the program, with the total grant amount of $249.7 million remaining unchanged. 25-0121
  421. 314. Transmittal by Human Resources and Talent of changes to classifications on certain positions. 25-0207 accepted
  422. 315. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Brookstone LP, in connection with the Harris County Precinct One Administration Office and Service Center, Job No. 21/0309, UPIN 20101MF1ET01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWBE Current Participation: 29.63%. 25-0090 accepted
  423. 316. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with AAA Asphalt Paving, Inc., in connection with Asphalt Roadway Reconstruction - Cypress Place - 2022, Job No. 23/0234, UPIN 23103MF2W101, Precinct 3. 25-0185 accepted
  424. 317. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with GLM Contracting, Inc., in connection with Intersection Improvement - Huffmeister at SH 6 - 2022, Job No. 22/0019, UPIN 23103MF2R001, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19%, MWBE Current Participation: 30.72%. 25-0188 accepted
  425. 318. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Sequeira Civil Construction, LLC in connection with Schiel Road 2 - from West of Fairfield Place Drive to West of Mason Road, Job No. 23/0239, UPIN 18103N302203, Precinct 3. 25-0364 accepted
  426. 319. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of January 2025 Status Update for the 2018 Harris County Subdivision Drainage Improvement Program. 25-0079 accepted
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  428. 320. 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. 25-0062 accepted
  429. 321. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of the Community Flood Resilience Task Force Year Three Annual Report. 25-0267 accepted
  430. 322. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a preliminary engineering report by 5Engineering, dated November 1, 2024, and titled Vince Bayou Channel Conveyance Improvements Preliminary Engineering Report (Vince Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-104, Project ID I100-00-00-E001, Precinct 2). 25-0268 accepted
  431. 323. Transmittal by the Sheriff’s Office of renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to provide discharge planning services through December 2025. 25-0015 accepted
  432. 324. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the November 12, 2024 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 25-0193 accepted
  433. 325. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the November 15, 2024 special meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 25-0196 accepted
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  435. 326. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the November 22, 2024 business court meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 25-0198 accepted
  436. 327. Transmittal by the County Clerk of various Oaths of Office and Statements which were received in this office. 25-0351 accepted
  437. 328. Transmittal by the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) of a Statement of Financial Position for its State Budgets for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWBE Goal - N/A - Goal not applicable to request. 25-0005 accepted
  438. 329. Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial report for the month of October 2024. 25-0320 accepted
  439. 330. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for repairs to pedestrian bridge at AstroWorld for the Office of the County Engineer (240424). 25-0010 accepted
  440. 331. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for concrete channel lining repairs (South) for the Flood Control District (240426). 25-0011 accepted
  441. 332. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for general drainage system repairs throughout Harris County for the Flood Control District (240431). 25-0058 accepted
  442. 333. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of covered parking replacement - Cypress Camp for Precinct 3 (240418). 25-0059 accepted
  443. 334. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of a water distribution system for Berwyn Drive for Precinct 2 (240430). 25-0060 accepted
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  445. 335. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for body shop repairs for Harris County (240351). 25-0061 accepted
  446. 336. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for native seed supply for the Flood Control District (240376). 25-0002 accepted
  447. 337. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for passenger buses for Precinct 3 (240425). 25-0063 accepted
  448. 338. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for decedent automobile equipment and related items for the Institute of Forensic Sciences (240394). 25-0064 accepted
  449. 339. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental automobiles, trucks, vans, and related items for Harris County (240371). 25-0065 accepted
  450. 340. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for biomedical equipment purchase, maintenance services, repairs and parts for Harris County (240243). 25-0066 accepted
  451. 341. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for bridge maintenance repairs to W. Fairmont Pkwy Bridge at Willow Springs Bayou - 2023 for Precinct 2 (240439). 25-0162 accepted
  452. 342. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for general repairs to P118-32-01 for the Flood Control District (240428). 25-0163 accepted
  453. 343. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage system repairs in the Greens Bayou Watershed for the Flood Control District (240442). 25-0164 accepted
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  455. 344. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for infrastructure improvements on Lockwood Drive between Crites Street and Buffalo Bayou for Precinct 2 (240407). 25-0171 accepted
  456. 345. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for office building renovations at 1310 Prairie for the Office of the County Engineer (240398). 25-0181 accepted
  457. 346. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for concrete channel lining repairs - North for the Flood Control District (240417). 25-0187 accepted
  458. 347. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of a concrete trail along the Curtis M. Graves detention basin for Precinct 1 (240413). 25-0199 accepted
  459. 348. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage improvements for Dowdell Woods Subdivision for Precinct 3 (240415). 25-0210 accepted
  460. 349. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of cancellation of the advertised project for electronic monitoring equipment and services for Pretrial Services, Juvenile Probation, and Community Supervision & Corrections, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240125). 25-0243 accepted
  461. 350. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of cancellation of the advertised project for compensation consulting services for Human Resources and Risk Management, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240363). 25-0250 accepted
  462. 351. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $306,350.00 from the sale of surplus and confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and Houston Auto Auction for the period of November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024. 25-0165 accepted
  463. 352. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened December 16, 23, and 30, 2024 and January 6, 2025. 25-0322 accepted
  464. 409 Emergency/Supplemental items
  465. 410 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.
  466. 353. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to self-insure the bond requirements in lieu of purchasing bonds for certain Harris County employees in accordance with Sections 82.002(b) and 83.008(b) of the Texas Local Government Code. 25-0419 approved Pass
  467. 354. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXE-0431 for the period of October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025. 25-0395 approved Pass
  468. 355. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1170 for the period of October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025. 25-0394 approved Pass
  469. 356. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1273 for the period of October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025. 25-0398 approved Pass
  470. 357. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1292 for the period of October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025. 25-0397 approved Pass
  471. 358. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1294 for the period of October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025. 25-0396 approved Pass
  472. 359. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1322 for the period of October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025. 25-0392 approved Pass
  473. 360. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1326 for the period of October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025. 25-0393 approved Pass
  474. 362. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071, Government Code, for approval of an Order Authorizing the Second Amendment to an Agreement with Norton Rose Fulbright in connection with Cause No. 2023-53035; Richard Noriega v. Harris County, Texas; In the 133rd Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. 25-0405 approved Pass
  475. 363. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071, Government Code, for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services between Harris County and Best Best & Krieger LLP. 25-0399 approved Pass
  476. 364. Transmittal by the County Attorney of a Settlement and Release Agreement in connection with Cause No. 2020-72776; Pulice Construction, Inc. v. Harris County, Texas, In the 80th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. 25-0402 accepted
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  478. 365. Request by the District Courts for approval to extend one grant-funded position to August 31, 2025 for the Child Protective Services and Prevention and Rehabilitation Court Grant. 25-0418 approved Pass
  479. 366. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s October 2024 Report. 25-0406 accepted
  480. 367. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract agreement with Precision Task Group, Inc in the additional amount of $2,393,296 to modify the services to renew the licenses for ServiceNow implementation for 3-1-1 constituent relationship management solution for Universal Services for the period of July 20, 2021 - July 20, 2026. 25-0404 approved Pass
  481. 368. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a personal services exemption and that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Upward Consulting/b/a/ SMART Group in the additional amount of $205,000 for additional services for office wide case management system integration and data conversion for the County Attorney’s Office for the period of May 7, 2024 - May 6, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. 25-0412 approved Pass
  482. 369. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with HillCo Partners, LLC in the amount of $95,000 for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 9, 2025 - January 8, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. 25-0413 approved Pass
  483. 370. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Texas Materials Group, Inc. in the amount of $3,897,869 for asphalt overlay at Main Street (Crosby-Lynchburg Road) from I-10 to Thorn Street (Package 2024-1) for Precinct 3 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240374), MWBE Contracted Goal: 31.3%. 25-0403 approved Pass
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  485. 371. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of low quote and for the County Judge to execute an addendum to an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation in the amount of $132,004 for mobile device management software for Harris County for a one (1) year initial term with four (4) one-year renewal options. 25-0411 approved Pass
  486. 372. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a Premier Healthcare Alliance, L.P. Contract award on the basis of only quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Stericycle, Inc. in the amount of $200,000 for regulated medical and hazardous waste management services for Harris County for the period of January 9, 2025 - January 8, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options. 25-0407 approved Pass
  487. 373. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of most qualified vendor(s) meeting requirements and authorize negotiations with multiple vendors for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide construction materials engineering and testing services for various federal projects 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 (240369). 25-0415 approved Pass
  488. 374. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation with multiple vendors for professional environmental services for various projects for the Office of the County Engineer (240391). 25-0408 approved Pass
  489. 375. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation with multiple vendors for professional architectural and/or engineering services for design services for the development and implementation of various drainage projects for the Office of the County Engineer (240332). 25-0409 approved Pass
  490. 376. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluations with multiple vendors for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide design services for the development and implementation of various roadway & mobility infrastructure projects for the Office of the County Engineer (240334). 25-0414 approved Pass
  491. 377. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation with multiple vendors for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide construction materials engineering and testing services for various projects for the Office of the County Engineer (240365). 25-0410 approved Pass
  492. 378. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation with multiple vendors for professional architectural and/or engineering design services and implementation of various parks, trails, and recreational projects for the Office of the County Engineer (240367). 25-0416 approved Pass
  493. 379. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an award on the basis of low bid to Taylor Contracting LLC in the amount of $534,400 for repairs to pedestrian bridge at AstroWorld for the Office of the County Engineer, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240424), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 25-0401 accepted
  494. 380. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution honoring Constable Ted Heap and his 40 years of service to Harris County. 25-0420 approved Pass
  495. 440 Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
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  497. 382. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with BakerRipley to replace the Federal Award Identification Table (Exhibit E) and the Scope of Work (Exhibit G) for small business technical assistance and administer accelerator grants for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (ARPA) for the extended period of June 7, 2026 - October 31, 2026, at no cost to the County (220392), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 25-0417 approved Pass
  498. 442 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 3:44 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 January 9, 2025. On this the 13th day of February, 2025. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
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  507. 525 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 7. HCD 4 South West Transit Association 2/17-21/2025 Tucson, AZ $11,620 Grant Conference & Expo 8. HCD 2 National Hurricane Conference 4/14-17/2025 New Orleans, LA $5,270 Grant 9. DRO 1 National Child Support Enforcement Assn. 1/29-2/1/2025 Washington, DC $2,422 General Policy Forum ($2,422 appvd. 11/12/24 for 1 attnd.-add attnd. & exp.) 10. JUVPROB - Rewire cognitive behavior therapy 1/29-31/2025 Baltimore, MD - Other training ($6,548 appvd. 12/10/24 for 6 attnds.,-change funding source) 11. JUVPROB 1 American Psychology-Law Society 3/13-15/2025 San Juan, PR $1,839 Other Conference 12. SHERIFF 4 Maritime law enforcement training 9/8-10/3/2024 Various $8,547 Grant $500 Other 13. SHERIFF 2 National Public Safety Partnership 12/8-11/2024 Minneapolis, MN $4,440 Other Summit 14. SHERIFF 1 Emergency responders focus group 12/10-12/2024 New York City, NY $1,365 Other training 15. SHERIFF 1 Task force investigation case meeting 12/16-18/2024 New York City, NY $2,157 Other 16. SHERIFF 4 Hutchinson Prison Wild Horse Program* 12/17-19/2024 Hutchinson, KS $1,883 General 17. SHERIFF 3 Police Executive Research Forum 3/3-5/2025 Decatur, IL $5,551 Other 18. SO-DET 1 Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office 1/22-27/2025 New Orleans, LA $1,137 Other promotional assessment 19. IFS 2 The Shooting, Hunting, & Outdoor Trade 1/21-23/2025 Las Vegas, NV $2,580 General Show & Conf. 20. IFS 14 American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2/16-23/2025 Baltimore, MD $36,531 General meeting
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  509. 529 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 21. IFS 1 American Society for Quality Lean & Six 2/22-25/2025 Phoenix, AZ $2,400 General Sigma Conf. 22. IFS 2 American Soc. of Crime Laboratory 4/5-8/2025 Denver, CO $4,623 General Directors Symposium ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 64 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $2,625 $167,968
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  511. 542 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 19. JUVPROB 10 Texas Association of Specialty Courts 3/24-26/2025 Corpus Christi, TX $9,312 Grant training* 20. HCRCA 20 Culture rise leadership workshop 2/20/2025 Houston, TX $22,300 Other 21. CAC 30 Institute for Shelter Care familial 1/14/2025 Houston, TX $500 Other trafficking training 22. C1 1 Public safety telecommunicator online TBD Houston, TX $300 Other course 23. C1 1 K9 handler training & certification* 1/13-2/7/2025 Houston, TX $2,500 Other 24. C5 1 ALERRT Conference* 12/1-5/2024 San Marcos, TX $1,413 Other 25. C5 3 Breath test operator school training* 2/17-19/2025 Pearland, TX $1,425 Other 26. C8 1 Roadside interview course* 1/27-28/2025 Friendswood, TX $350 Other 27. C8 1 Criminal patrol drug interdiction 6/9-10/2025 Friendswood, TX $350 Other training* 28. SHERIFF 2 Grant management online training Multiple Houston, TX $698 General 29. SHERIFF 1 Public information officer essentials 10/15-17/2024 Spring, TX $595 General course* 30. SHERIFF 2 Haz-mat other bulk packaging training* 12/1-2/2024 Austin, TX $514 General 31. SHERIFF 3 Cell phone investigations and evidence 1/27-30/2025 Galveston, TX $2,859 Other course* 32. SHERIFF 1 Undercover for narcotics training 1/27-31/2025 San Antonio, TX $1,475 General 33. SHERIFF 1 Southwest Chapter Training Convention* 1/28-31/2025 Frisco, TX $320 General $520 Other
  512. 544 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 50. TREAS 6 Cash handling techniques online training 1/22/2025 Houston, TX $450 General 51. PCT2 - Envision sustainability training 1/30/2025 Houston, TX - General ($720 appvd. 12/10/24 for 1 attnd.-date change) ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 418 In Texas average cost per attendee: $671 $280,444 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 482 Average cost per attendee: $930 $448,412 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2025 = 10/1/24-9/30/25
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  548. 882 COVID-19
  549. 887 County Administration
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  553. 915 Human Resources and Talent
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  557. 937 Public Health Services
  558. 169. Request for approval of 38 positions effective January 11, 2025 to support the Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART) Expansion Strategy as part of the in-house transition model. 25-0312 approved Pass
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  561. 949 Auditor
  562. 235. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 25-0315 approved Pass
  563. 953 Commissioner, Precinct 3
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  565. 958 Commissioner, Precinct 4
  566. 966 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 3:24 P.M. for Items 311, 362, and 363.
  567. 970 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 3:42 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones present in-person and Commissioner Ellis present virtually.
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