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December 19, 2024 ·10:00 AM Closed ·Business Court Meeting

1001 Preston, 1st Floor

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Agenda — 81 items

  1. 1 Public Notice
  2. 2 December 13, 2024 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 24-8000
  3. 3 Appearances before court
  4. 4 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.
  5. 5 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
  6. 7 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a business meeting at 10:03 A.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, and Commissioner Ramsey were in-person.
  7. 9 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the Court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
  8. 11 Resolutions
  9. 11 Auditor
  10. 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Martha Jane Sloan for 25 years at the Harris County Purchasing Office. 24-8006 approved Pass
  11. 18. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 24-7995
  12. 2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Bonitha M. Bobb for 37 years at the Harris County Sheriff's Office. 24-8005 approved Pass
  13. 13 COVID-19
  14. 3. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution honoring Mariann Sears for her years of dedicated service to Harris County. 24-7997 approved Pass
  15. 6. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. in the additional amount of $44,283 for additional services for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA1) technical assistance, portfolio management, and compliance support for the Office of County Administration for the period of August 6, 2024 - August 5, 2025 (240035), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%. 24-7996
  16. 4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Helen Kathryn Hamilton White. 24-7998 approved Pass
  17. 5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution honoring Carolyn Miedke for her years of dedicated service to Harris County. 24-7999 approved Pass
  18. 17 COVID-19
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  20. 6. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. in the additional amount of $44,283 for additional services for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA1) technical assistance, portfolio management, and compliance support for the Office of County Administration for the period of August 6, 2024 - August 5, 2025 (240035), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%. 24-7996 approved Pass
  21. 7. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Roads Consulting Group LLC 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% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-8019 approved Pass
  22. 8. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to amend the budget table Exhibit F to capture line items not contained in the previous budget for temporary respite care services for youth aged 13 through 17 at the Youth Diversion Center for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of January 31, 2023 - June 30, 2026. 24-8012 approved Pass
  23. 21 Management and Budget
  24. 9. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 24-7992 approved Pass
  25. 23 County Engineer
  26. 10. Request for approval of a change in contract with DT Construction, LP, in connection with Harris County Pollution Control Services Renovation, located at 101 S. Richy St., Suite H., Pasadena, TX 77506, adding 62 calendar days, Job No. 22/0283, UPIN 21272MF22601, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15.2%, MWDBE Current Participation: 15.2%. 24-8039 approved Pass
  27. 11. Request for approval of a change in contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc., in connection with final construction of Clay Road 1 - West of Ventana Prairie Drive to West of Peek Road, adding 281 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $477,386.45, Job No. 21/0357-2, UPIN 171033954823, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWDBE Current Participation: 22.78%. 24-8021 approved Pass
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  29. 12. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $401,576.00 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage Improvements (Sections 1-2-5-6) - 2018, UPIN 19101MF14202, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-8023 approved Pass
  30. 13. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Professional Services Industries, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $249,535.00 for Professional On-Call Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing and related services in connection with various projects, Countywide, UPIN 25035MF3PR01, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-8024 approved Pass
  31. 14. Request for approval to negotiate with LJA Engineering, Inc., for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Hike and Bike Trail - Clear Creek Segment 5 - 2024, UPIN 24102MF3JD01, Precinct 2. 24-8020 approved Pass
  32. 29 Grants
  33. 15. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to carryover unspent Year 1 funds in the amount of $1,091,393.85 for the Overdose Data to Action: Limiting Overdose Collaborative Actions Grant. 24-8004 approved Pass
  34. 16. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from Connective grant funds in the amount of $71,000 with no required match, for the Public Benefits Navigation Pilot Project, and this agreement replaces the previous agreement approved by Commissioners Court on October 8, 2024. 24-8007 approved Pass
  35. 17. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept amendments to agreements with the Office of the Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division modifying awards, with no required match, and extend the end date to February 28, 2024 for the FY 2022 Homeland Security Grant Program. 24-8009 approved Pass
  36. 33 Auditor
  37. 18. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 24-7995 approved Pass
  38. 35 Tax Assessor-Collector
  39. 19. Request for approval of tax refund payments. 24-8011 approved Pass
  40. 37 Purchasing
  41. 20. Request for approval of a renewal option with Galls, LLC for uniforms and related items for Precinct 1 for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, at a cost of $141,100 (230378), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-8001 approved Pass
  42. 21. Request for approval of a renewal option with Outreach Strategists, LLC for community income surveys and evaluation for mitigation projects for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of January 9, 2025 - January 8, 2026 at a cost of $415,630 (230318), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-8015 approved Pass
  43. 22. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Pitney Bowes for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for all verifications Pitney Bowes products under warranty for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-7994 approved Pass
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  45. 23. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Brand Explorers, Inc. in the amount of $6,969 to provide full compensation for services provided under invoice number 233 for focus group services for Public Health Services. 24-8013 approved Pass
  46. 24. Request that the County Judge execute a service agreement with Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC for management of on-site clinic operations for Harris County for the period of December 19, 2024 - December 18, 2027, with one (1) three year renewal option, with no increase in the total contract amount. 24-8016 approved Pass
  47. 25. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the additional amount of $19,000 for asset management subscription services for public safety communications operations management system for Universal Services - Technology for the extended period of January 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025 (160252), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-8002 approved Pass
  48. 26. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC in the additional amount of $45,127 for the modified pricing structure of Exhibit A for automated fingerprint identification system for Harris County for the extended period of January 8, 2025 - January 7, 2026 (210072), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-8014 approved Pass
  49. 27. Request 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 Fisher Healthcare, A Division of Fisher Scientific Company, L.L.C. in the amount of $279,045 for consumable laboratory supplies and related items for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of December 19, 2024 - December 18, 2025 with three (3) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-8008 approved Pass
  50. 28. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid to STS Brand LLC in the amount of $184,250 for promotional printed materials and related items for Precinct 4 for the period of December 10, 2024 - November 30, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240293), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-8017 approved Pass
  51. 47 Commissioner, Precinct 1
  52. 29. Request that the County Judge execute a Chapter 381 mural agreement with Street Art for Mankind in an amount not to exceed $170,000 for four (4) murals to be placed on County facilities at a cost of not more than $25,000-$30,000 per mural, and not more than $15,000 per mural for ancillary expenditures. 24-8036 approved Pass
  53. 30. Request that the County Judge execute a Chapter 381 mural agreement with Street Art for Mankind in an amount not to exceed $90,000, including ancillary expenses, for the development of murals in Christia Adair Park. 24-8037 approved Pass
  54. 31. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Texas Southern University through its Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention Center for cancer educational classes and screening at Precinct 1 community centers. 24-8038 approved Pass
  55. 32. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The Parris Foundation to extend the term to provide emotional and mental health programming and counseling services for County youth at the YET Center located at the Finnigan Park Community Center and at the Lincoln Community Center. 24-8028 approved Pass
  56. 33. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Houston Wildcatters Youth Sports to extend the term and modify certain provisions of the master agreement. 24-8035 approved Pass
  57. 34. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Oak Dads’ Club to extend the term and modify certain provisions of the master agreement. 24-8029 approved Pass
  58. 35. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Sagemont Cowboys Football & Drill to extend the term and modify certain provisions of the master agreement. 24-8030 approved Pass
  59. 36. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Sheldon Football League to extend the term and modify certain provisions of the master agreement. 24-8031 approved Pass
  60. 37. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Sheldon Little League to extend the term and modify certain provisions of the master agreement. 24-8032 approved Pass
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  62. 38. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Southbelt Girls Softball Association to extend the term and modify certain provisions of the master agreement. 24-8033 approved Pass
  63. 39. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Southbelt Youth Soccer Club to extend the term and modify certain provisions of the master agreement. 24-8034 approved Pass
  64. 59 Commissioner, Precinct 2
  65. 40. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Stantec to provide services related to environmental assessments in connection with the purchase of property in Pasadena, Texas for the purpose of conservation and flood mitigation within Harris County. 24-8026 approved Pass
  66. 61 Commissioner, Precinct 4
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  68. 41. 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% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A-Personal Services Agreement. 24-8010 no action
  69. 63 Transmittals
  70. 42. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer to change the electric meter ESID number from 100 890 1025 0029 4770 0122 to 100 890 1025 0051 1213 0124 for Northpointe Blvd Segment 2 project. 24-8027 accepted
  71. 66 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 10:27 A.M. The above and forgoing minutes have been read and examined by me and are a true and correct representation of the actions taken by Commissioners Court held on December 19, 2024. On this the 23rd day of January, 2025. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
  72. 67 Emergency/Supplemental items
  73. 68 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.
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  75. 70 Adjournment.
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