Commissioners Court
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
Agenda — 788 items
- 1 Public Notice
- 2 December 5, 2024 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
- 3 Opening Prayer
- 4 Rabbi David Lipper of Temple Sinai in Houston introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 4.
- 5 Pledges of Allegiance
- 6 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
- 7 Appearances before court
- 8 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.
- 9 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
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- 11 Resolutions
- 11 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually a regular session at 10:12 A.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were present in-person.
- 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Yolanda Lopez for 25 years of dedicated service to Probate Court Number 2 and the citizens of Harris County.
- 2. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Ms. Diane Sheridan for over 30 years as Facilitator with the Pasadena Citizens’ Advisory Council.
- 3. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution commending Sarah Kloesel, Eleazar Galvan, and Seth Green for their life saving efforts on June 29, 2024 at Sylvan Beach Park in La Porte, Texas.
- 4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution remembering the life of Willie Mae Barrett Goodlow.
- 5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring Ruben Perez for 44 years of public service.
- 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing December 10, 2024 as Human Rights Day.
- 17 Commissioners Court held the Opening Prayer.
- 18 COVID-19
- 7. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to update the funding source of ten positions supporting the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery Fund program to FLEX Fund 1040 effective December 14, 2024, including associated budget.
- 8. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to update the funding source of one position supporting the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery Fund program to FLEX Fund 1040 effective December 14, 2024, including associated budget.
- 9. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education to update the Budget (Exhibit B) for the implementation and administration of the County Connections Program.
- 21 Commissioners Court recessed at 10:21 A.M.
- 10. Request by Public Health Services for approval of the Order to Abate a Public Nuisance at multiple locations in Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 under The American Rescue Plan Act-Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program.
- 11. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of an interlocal subrecipient agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $886,572.00 using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to assist the Independent Living Program in providing safe and supported transitional housing for certain individuals.
- 12. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of amendments to seven (7) agreements for CCHP 2.1 projects funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF).
- 24 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 10:47 A.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, and Commissioner Briones present in-person.
- 13. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of six (6) agreements using Flex Funds for Bay Area Homeless Services for Renewing Hope in the amount of $749,267.50; Kids Meals, Inc. for Kids’ Meals Building Hope Capital Campaign in the amount of $3,509,055.50; Houston Area Women’s Center for the Crisis Response and Supportive Services Building in the amount of $500,000.00; Magnificat Houses, Inc. for the Guest Advancement Center in the amount of $133,750.00; SEARCH Homeless Services for the 1712 Pease Street Renovation in the amount of $699,034.75; and Tejano Center for Community Concerns Inc. for the Tejano Center Campus for All in the amount of $934,267.50.
- 14. Request by the District Courts for approval to extend four grant-funded positions to June 25, 2025, and three Pretrial Services grant-funded positions to December 31, 2025 for the Court Backlog Reduction - ARPA Program using the remaining balance of $272,296.00 in ARPA funding provided by the Texas Office of Court Administration.
- 15. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Houston Area Women's Center, Inc. for domestic violence system coordination & support services for the Office of County Administration for the period of December 10, 2024 - December 9, 2025 with three (3) one-year renewal options (240190), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 16. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a public health or safety exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Merck & Co., Inc. d/b/a Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC; GlaxoSmithKline Holdings (Americas) Inc. d/b/a GlaxoSmithKline LLC; and Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. in the amount of $2,000,000 for various vaccines for the Refugee Health Screening Program for Public Health Services through September 30, 2025.
- 17. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval to correct the renewal option from 1 of 4 (as approved) to 1 of 1 (corrected) with Carnes Funeral Home Inc. for Decedent Transport Services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences (ARPA) for the period of October 31, 2024 - October 30, 2025, at a cost of $400,000 (230161), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%.
- 18. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The Montrose Center to update the budget in the Best and Final Offer (Exhibit B) for Behavioral Health American Rescue Plan Act funding for Public Health Services for the extended period of January 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (220163), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 19. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to award $1,000,000.00 to nonprofit organizations and artists for the Civic Art Initiative in the Precinct 2 communities of North Shore, Cloverleaf, East Aldine, and South Houston, $250,000.00 per community, for civic art projects to enhance the physical and social character of the communities.
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- 32 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the Court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
- 20. Request for discussion and possible action regarding Harris County jail population, staffing, conditions, and other issues.
- 21. Request for discussion and possible action regarding an update on the Jail Infrastructure Governance Advisory Committee.
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- 22. Request for discussion and possible action to amend the Harris County Uniform Policies and Procedures for associated appointment processes and oversight of County Boards and Commissions.
- 23. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Procure to Pay project updates.
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- 24. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the Geotechnology Research Institute of the Houston Advanced Research Center, to examine the technical, environmental, social, and economic challenges of integrating PV solar and flood control infrastructure.
- 25. Request for approval of two positions funded as part of the FY 2025 budget effective December 14, 2024.
- 26. Request for approval of an amendment with the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) to extend the administration of the Harris County Domestic Violence Assistance Fund (DVAF) to September 30, 2025 and increase program budget by $1,500,000.
- 27. Request for discussion and possible action to transfer countywide threat management and security coordination program, PCNs and budget from the Office of County Administration to the Fire Marshal’s Office.
- 28. Request for approval of the Strategic Plan in Action to enable implementation of the County’s Five-Year Strategic Plan.
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- 29. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Energy Infrastructure Pilot, Installation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERS) at Community Centers and Libraries in Harris County for an additional authorization of $20,952,363 for a total authorization of $21,152,363 and commercial paper funding for an additional $3,500,000 for a total allocation of $3,700,000, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15%.
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- 2. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Ms. Diane Sheridan for over 30 years as Facilitator with the Pasadena Citizens’ Advisory Council.
- 30. Request for discussion and possible action for compensation and pay equity options as interim steps before the results of the countywide salary study.
- 3. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution commending Sarah Kloesel, Eleazar Galvan, and Seth Green for their life saving efforts on June 29, 2024 at Sylvan Beach Park in La Porte, Texas.
- 31. Request for discussion and feedback on the FY26 Budget Calendar.
- 4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution remembering the life of Willie Mae Barrett Goodlow.
- 32. Request for discussion and possible action on: (1) recommended PCN exemptions by department; (2) recommended PCN inactivations/deletions by department; and (3) estimated countywide PCN roster.
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- 33. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest.
- 34. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the Annex Facilities Security Upgrades Countywide project in the additional amount of $900,000 for a total CP funding of $8,130,000.
- 5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring Ruben Perez for 44 years of public service.
- 35. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the District Clerk Restroom Addition project in the initial amount of $285,000.
- 36. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the Emergency Generator Installations project in the additional amount of $1,000,000 for a total CP funding of $2,480,000.
- 37. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Electronic Document Management project in the additional amount of $880,000 for a total CP funding of $4,255,000.
- 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing December 10, 2024 as Human Rights Day.
- 38. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the ERP Enhanced Automation and Reporting project in the additional amount of $1,000,000 for a total CP funding of $14,290,000.
- 39. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Fleet Vehicles (continuous) project in the additional amount of $15,000,000 for a total CP funding of $114,060,000.
- 40. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Pollution Control for the Pollution Control Services (PCS) Monitoring and Equipment project in the additional amount of $1,130,000 for a total CP funding of $4,895,000.
- 54 Public Hearing for Item 494 was from 11:47 A.M. through 11:50 A.M.
- 41. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Grayson Community Center project in the initial amount of $1,655,000.
- 42. Request for approval of an order ratifying and confirming the revised terms and provisions of the credit agreement for the Harris County Flood Control District Limited Tax Commercial Paper Notes Series H; and containing other provisions relating to the subject.
- 43. Request for approval of public official bonds for certain Harris County elected officials.
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- 44. Request for approval to self-insure the bond requirements in lieu of purchasing bonds for certain Harris County officials in accordance with Section 88.008 of the Texas Local Government Code.
- 45. 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 $124,076 and nine workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $12,890; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $40,722; denial of 83 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute three releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $25,258 in connection with property damage claims.
- 46. Request that the court consider payments for 2025 annual membership dues for various organizations.
- 494. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for a public hearing, pursuant to Chapter 311.003 of Texas Tax Code, for the purpose of establishing Reinvestment Zone Number Two, Harris County, Texas.
- 47. Request for approval of payment of annual property taxes to the Houston Independent School District for the building at 300 Fannin in the amount of $27,554.62.
- 48. Request for approval of the bilingual pay supplemental transfers.
- 62 Commissioners Court recessed at 11:51 A.M.
- 49. Request for approval of an Order authorizing renewal of the Credit Agreement and Amendment to the Fee Letter between Harris County Flood Control District and PNC Bank relating to Harris County Flood Control district Limited Tax Commercial Paper Notes, Series H-2; approving the engagement of professionals in connection thereto; and making other provisions regarding such notes, and matters incident thereto; and containing other matters relating thereto.
- 50. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.
- 64 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 12:11 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, and Commissioner Briones present in-person.
- 65 Human Resources and Talent
- 51. Request for discussion and presentation of the department head market-based salary evaluations conducted by Korn Ferry.
- 66 Commissioners Court heard from various speakers.
- 52. Request for approval to temporarily suspend the approval policy for changes involving position reclassifications from newly elected officials for January - March 2025.
- 53. Request for approval for all Harris County departments to review and update employee worksite locations in the STARS HRIS system to improve accuracy in developing resources, understanding Harris County demographics, and to ensure accurate records for compliance, resource allocation, emergency planning, and operational efficiency and for departments to complete updates by December 27, 2024, to reflect current worksite assignments, including any recent changes in employee locations.
- 68 Commissioners Court recessed at 12:53 P.M.
- 54. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions.
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- 55. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with East Lake Houston Management District for Crosby Terrace Sec 1, Precinct 3.
- 71 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 1:40 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones present in-person.
- 56. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #213-A for Scotts Bend Sec 8, Precinct 3.
- 57. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #213-A for Scotts Bend Sec 9, Precinct 3.
- 58. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #538 for Katy Lakes Section 6, Precinct 4.
- 59. Request for approval to execute an encroachment agreement with TransCanada Keystone Pipeline LP, to reconstruct the existing roadway pavement above TransCanada Keystone Pipeline LP pipeline easement, in connection with Miller Road 2 - Wallisville Road to US 90 - 2022, UPIN 22101MF2CW01, Precinct 1.
- 60. Request for approval to execute an encroachment agreement with Shell Pipeline Company LP, to reconstruct the existing roadway pavement above Shell's pipeline easement, in connection with Miller Road 2 - Wallisville Road to US 90 - 2022, UPIN 22101MF2CW01, Precinct 1.
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- 61. Request for approval of plat Avalon At Cypress Sec 8 Amending Plat No 1. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3.
- 62. Request for approval of plat Beamer Villas Amending Plat No 1. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 2.
- 63. Request for approval of plat Bridgecreek Commercial Sec 2. Consultant, OWENS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 64. Request for approval of plat Cypress Green Commercial Reserves Sec 3. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 4.
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- 65. Request for approval of plat Four Seasons Business Park Tomball. Consultant, GRULLER SURVEYING, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 66. Request for approval of plat HCWCID No 109 WP No 2. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 1.
- 67. Request for approval of plat Holderrieth Road Street Dedication Sec 6 and Reserves with a financial surety in the amount of $2,080.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 4.
- 68. Request for approval of plat Homies Little Acres. Consultant, THE PINNELL GROUP, LLC, Precinct 1.
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- 69. Request for approval of plat Northampton MUD Water Plant No 3 Replat No 1. Consultant, TEXAS PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING, Precinct 3.
- 70. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 30 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,600.00. Consultant, PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS, Precinct 4.
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- 71. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 41 with a financial surety in the amount of $1,710.00. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED, INC., Precinct 4.
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- 72. Request for approval of plat Cypress Green Sec 13 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,325.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 4.
- 73. Request for approval of plat Cypress Green Sec 14 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,000.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 4.
- 49. Request for approval of an Order authorizing renewal of the Credit Agreement and Amendment to the Fee Letter between Harris County Flood Control District and PNC Bank relating to Harris County Flood Control district Limited Tax Commercial Paper Notes, Series H-2; approving the engagement of professionals in connection thereto; and making other provisions regarding such notes, and matters incident thereto; and containing other matters relating thereto.
- 74. Request for approval of plat Dunham Pointe Sec 13 with a financial surety in the amount of $1,940.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3.
- 75. Request for approval of plat Grand Oaks Village Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,950.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4.
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- 76. Request for approval of plat Pelly Place Sec 2 Final Plat with a financial surety in the amount of $4,190.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 77. Request for approval of plat Scotts Bend Sec 4 Final Plat with a financial surety in the amount of $4,290.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 111. Request for approval to terminate the interlocal agreement with McCord Development, Inc., for the remaining construction of Lockwood Drive from North Lake Houston Parkway to the Union Pacific Railroad, approximately 2,600 feet south of Beltway 8, UPIN 14101MF0791, Precinct 1.
- 78. Request for approval of plat Scotts Bend Sec 5 Final Plat with a financial surety in the amount of $3,130.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 79. Request for approval of plat Scotts Bend Sec 6 Final Plat with a financial surety in the amount of $3,115.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 167. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation in the amount of $141,466.50 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services, in connection with Barrett Station (Phase 2 - Barrett Settlement & St. Charles Place) Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19102MF14Q01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 80. Request for approval of plat Synova Sec 3 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,270.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3.
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- 81. Request for approval of Jackson Village with a financial surety in the amount of $2,775.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 1.
- 82. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for JNC Development Inc., A Texas Corporation in the amount of $6,115.00 for Cypress Oaks North Sec 3, Precinct 3.
- 83. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Rampart Holding LLC, A Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of $3,245.00 for Preserve at Newport Sec 1, Precinct 3.
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- 84. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Rampart Holding LLC, A Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of $4,255.00 for Preserve at Newport Sec 2, Precinct 3.
- 85. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, L.P., A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $3,310.00 for Bridgeland Creekland Village Sec 1, Precinct 4.
- 86. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, L.P., A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,680.00 for Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 19, Precinct 4.
- 87. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Astro Cypress Green, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,030.00 for Cypress Green Sec 6, Precinct 4.
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- 88. Request for approval of a change in contract with CE Barker Ltd., in connection with Barrett Station (Phase 1 - Dreamland Place) Subdivision Drainage Improvements aka Barrett Station Drainage Improvements Project, adding 7 calendar days, Job No. 23/0278-02, Grant Fund, UPIN 19102MF17801, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWDBE Current Participation: 34.63%.
- 89. Request for approval of a change in contract with D & W Contractors, Inc., in connection with Sidewalk - Woodforest Boulevard Phase II - 2022, adding 3 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $10,386.00, Job No. 24/0018-2, UPIN 22102MF28U02, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWDBE Current Participation: 49.95%.
- 488. Request for approval to rename the Alief Linear Forest located in unincorporated Harris County to Barbara Quattro Alief Forest.
- 90. Request for approval of a change in contract with Stripes & Stops Company, Inc., in connection with On-Call Maintenance - Thermoplastic Striping & Reflectorized Markers - 2020, with no change in the amount, Job No. 20/0210-1, UPIN 21103MF1T801, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 2.22%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%.
- 91. Request for approval of a change in contract with Houston Concrete Sawcut, LLC, in connection with final construction of On-Call- Maintenance - Crack Seal, Precinct 1 -2021, with an addition in the amount of $4,221.60, Job No. 21/0242-1, UPIN 22101MF25S01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 8%, MWDBE Current Participation: 6.01%.
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- 92. Request for approval of a change in contract with D & W Contractors, Inc., in connection with Sidewalk - Woodforest Boulevard Phase II - 2022, with an addition in the amount of $1,809.00, Job No. 24/0018-3, UPIN 22102MF28U02, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWDBE Current Participation: 49.95%.
- 93. Request for approval of a change in contract with Reliance Construction Services, LP, in connection with Water Distribution and Sanitary Sewer System Construction - West Bertrand - 2022, adding 1 calendar day, with an addition in the amount of $7,500.00, Job No. 24/0105-1, UPIN 22289MF29Q01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 25.62%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 94. Request for approval of a change in contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc, in connection with Maintenance - BS2N Wade North -2023, adding 60 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $512,794.20, Job No. 23/0344-2, UPIN 23102MF2U101, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 34%, MWDBE Current Participation: 48.67%.
- 95. Request for approval of a change in contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc, in connection with Maintenance - BS2N Wade North -2023, adding 60 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $792,035.50, Job No. 23/0344-1, UPIN 23102MF2U101, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 34%, MWDBE Current Participation: 48.67%.
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- 96. Request for approval of a change in contract with Stripes & Stops Company, Inc., in connection with On-Call Maintenance - Pavement Markings - 2023, with no change in the amount, Job No. 23/0359-1, UPIN 24101MF34W01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 34%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%.
- 97. Request for approval of a change in contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in connection with Oak Glen Place Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with no change in the amount, Job No. 23/0028-05, UPIN 19101MF13601, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 21%, MWDBE Current Participation: 25.10%.
- 533. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Russell Rau, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Board of Managers, for a term ending December 10, 2026.
- 98. Request for approval of a change in contract with R Construction Civil, LLC, in connection with Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with an addition in the amount of $248,896.10, Job No. 23/0073-01, UPIN 19101MF14201, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWDBE Current Participation: 16.44%.
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- 99. Request for approval of a change in contract with E.P. Brady, Ltd., in connection with Kingslake Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements, with no change in the amount, Job No. 22/0348-1, Grant Fund, UPIN 19101MF17A01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 100. Request for approval of a change in contract with Reliance Construction Services, L.P., in connection with Beaumont Place (Phase II) Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with an addition in the amount of $114,307.76, Job No. 23/0178-1, UPIN 23208MF2TN01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 24%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 101. Request for approval of a change in contract with WadeCon, LLC, in connection with Beaumont Place Subdivision Drainage Improvements, with no change in the amount, Job No. 22/0199-01, Grant Fund, UPIN 19101MF17901, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 21%, MWDBE Current Participation: 16.77%.
- 534. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Tammi Wallace, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Women’s Commission for a term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
- 102. Request for approval of a change in contract with Specialty Construction TX, LLC, in connection with Fallbrook, Ridgepoint, and Westpoint Subdivisions Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding 1 calendar day, with no change in the amount, Job No. 23/0074-05, UPIN 19104MF13401, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27.00%, MWDBE Current Participation: 10.71%.
- 535. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Dr. Jenny McGown, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 3, to the Harris County Safe School Commission, Position 3, for a term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
- 103. Request for approval of a change in contract with Blazey Construction Services, LLC, in connection with Tower Oaks Plaza Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with an addition in the amount of $224,020.82, Job No. 23/0027-03, UPIN 19103MF14801, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 31%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 536. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris County Safe School Commission, Position 4, for a term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
- 104. Request for approval of a change in contract with Precise Services, Inc., in connection with final construction of Westfield Pines and Village Subdivisions Drainage Improvements - 2019, adding 37 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $282,612.56, Job No. 23/0020-2, UPIN 20090MF1H001, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 21%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 537. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointments of Ashlyn Morton and Ngoc Ho to the Harris County Safe School Commission, Positions 6 and 7, for terms beginning January 1, 2025, as recommended by the commission.
- 105. Request for approval of a Mutual Termination Agreement between Harris County and Charles D. Gooden Consulting Engineers Corporation in connection with Asphalt Reconstruction Project - Fellows Rd. and Furman Rd. Corridors - 2022, UPIN 22101MF2J101, Precinct 1.
- 538. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Morell Jenkins to the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission, Position 10, for a term ending December 31, 2025, as recommended by the board.
- 106. Request for approval to negotiate with Braun Interec Corporation for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Material Testing and related Services for - On-Call - Concrete Pavement Repair Contract - 2024, UPIN 24101MF3BA01, Precinct 1.
- 539. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Brandy A. Cerna, Daniel Garcia, and Leslie K. Heinsohn to the Friends of CountyPets Board for terms ending December 10, 2027, as recommended by Public Health Services.
- 107. Request for approval to negotiate with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Roadway Maintenance - Asphalt Rehabilitation Package - 1 - 2026, UPIN 25103MF3PJ01, Precinct 3 and Roadway Maintenance - Asphalt Rehabilitation Package - 2 - 2026, UPIN 25103MF3PK01, Precinct 3.
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- 108. Request for approval to negotiate with Paradigm Consultants, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Material Testing and related Services for Houmont Park Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 Green River Drive, UPIN 21101MF23H01, Precinct 1.
- 540. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Commissioner Lesley Briones, with Commissioner Tom Ramsey as alternate, and reappointment of Commissioner Adrian Garcia, with Commissioner Rodney Ellis as alternate, as Harris County’s representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council General Assembly and Board of Directors for terms ending December 31, 2025.
- 109. Request for discussion and action regarding Orphan Road Program.
- 541. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Carlos A. Duarte to the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission, Position 4, for a term ending December 10, 2026.
- 110. Request for approval to terminate the interlocal agreement with McCord Development, Inc., for the construction of Lockwood Road from the Union Pacific Railroad (approximately 2,600 feet south of Beltway 8) to Beltway 8, UPIN 15104MF0DQ01, Precinct 1 (Following redistricting in 2021, the project limit changed from Precinct 4 to Precinct 1).
- 542. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Carrie Rai to the Harris County Housing Authority Board, Position 4, for a term ending December 10, 2026.
- 111. Request for approval to terminate the interlocal agreement with McCord Development, Inc., for the remaining construction of Lockwood Drive from North Lake Houston Parkway to the Union Pacific Railroad, approximately 2,600 feet south of Beltway 8, UPIN 14101MF0791, Precinct 1.
- 543. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Mark Griffin, Buck Tadlock, Gary Scheibe, and Clayton Pace to the Houston Ship Channel Security District Board of Directors for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
- 112. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 167 in connection with the design, reconstruction, and maintenance of a hike and bike trail along Bear Creek between Greenhouse Road and Fry Road, Sidewalk and Hike and Bike Trail - HC MUD 167 - 2023, UPIN 24104MF38K01, Precinct 4.
- 544. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Patrick Mandapaka and alternate member Kristian Heighway, nominees from the County Judge, to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Advisory Committee for terms ending January 31, 2026.
- 113. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. in connection with the design and construction of a hike and bike trail along Buffalo Bayou from Shepherd Drive to Asbury Place, Hike and Bike Trail Memorial Park - Buffalo Bayou Greenway Connector, UPIN 24104MF37601, Precinct 4.
- 545. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Commissioner Adrian Garcia, with alternate delegate Milton Rahman, and reappointment of Commissioner Lesley Briones, with alternate delegate Roberto Treviño, as Harris County’s representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Policy Council for terms ending December 31, 2025.
- 114. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ 20) in connection with design and construction of the Hike and Bike Trail Sharpstown Phase 2 from Sands Point Drive to Brays Bayou, UPIN 24104MF37T01, Precinct 4.
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- 115. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Binford Creek Property Owners Association, Inc. for non-standard maintenance for landscaping within the existing road right-of-way at the development entry monument on Binford Creek Drive and in the right-of-way near model homes on Desert Lily Road, UPIN NS104, Precinct 4.
- 116. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with S-G II OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. for nonstandard maintenance of turf, plant beds, trees and irrigation installed within the median along Westgreen Boulevard and the south side of the 60’ public easement (HCCF No. RP-2021- 425605), Permit Number(s): 2403150169, 2403150167, Precinct 3.
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- 117. Request for approval to provide additional funding to the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for a dedicated position to expedite permit reviews and to continue with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) executed April 13, 2010, Countywide.
- 118. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Public Defender’s Office at the 1310 Prairie Renovation project for an additional amount of $1,090,000 for a total amount of $2,000,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the project in the additional amount of $1,090,000 for a total of $2,000,000.
- 119. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Countywide project for an incremental authorization of $35,115,000 for an FY2025 total authorization of $35,940,000.
- 120. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Countywide Facility LED Lighting project for an incremental authorization of $6,570,800 for an FY25 authorization of $8,913,800.
- 121. Request for approval of a Change Investment Memo for the Atascocita Branch Library Renovation project for an additional $360,000 for a total authorization of $1,360,000 and request commercial paper funding for an additional amount of $360,000 for a total allocation of $1,360,000.
- 32. Request for discussion and possible action on: (1) recommended PCN exemptions by department; (2) recommended PCN inactivations/deletions by department; and (3) estimated countywide PCN roster.
- 122. Request for approval of the First Amendment to the commercial office Lease Agreement between Harris County on behalf of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and NW Crossing Management, LLC for the continued use and occupancy of Suite 1000 at 13105 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77040, Precinct 4 and that the County Judge execute the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the term of February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2030.
- 123. Request for approval to execute a joint participation interlocal agreement with The Energy Corridor District for the design and construction of sidewalks and shared use path at selected sections along Park Row Drive from Highway 6 to North Eldridge Parkway, and Dairy Ashford Road from North Eldridge Parkway to Memorial Drive for the Sidewalk - Energy Corridor and Multimodal Connectivity - 2023, UPIN 24104MF38Q01, Precinct 4.
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- 124. Request for approval to execute a joint participation interlocal agreement with International Management District for the planting and maintenance of trees on the various segments of public right-of-way located in Precinct 4, UPIN 23104MF2TX01.
- 125. Request for approval to execute a Joint Partnership with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 494 in connection to various sidewalks construction at Will Clayton Parkway located in Precinct 3, UPIN 24103MF3KT01.
- 126. Request for approval to execute a Joint Partnership with San Jacinto Community College District in connection with the design of sidewalks, ADA ramps and bus stops located along the Uvalde corridor from south of Crosby Parkway to Wallisville Road, Precinct 2, UPIN 24102MF3K501.
- 127. Request for approval to execute a Joint Partnership with the City of El Lago in connection with enhancing the facilities at Witty Memorial Park, Precinct 2, UPIN 24102MF3JE01.
- 128. Request for approval to execute a Joint Partnership with Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 61 (HCFWSD 61) for water and sanitary utility relocations and related appurtenances in connection with Tower Oaks Meadows Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19103MF12K01, Precinct 3.
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- 129. Request for approval to execute a Joint Partnership with Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 61 (HCFWSD 61) for water and sanitary utility relocations and related appurtenances in connection with Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19103MF12H01, Precinct 3.
- 130. Request for approval to execute a Joint Partnership with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 368 in connection with the County's road improvements to widen and reconstruct Hufsmith-Kohrville Road 3, UPIN 15104M23NP03, Precinct 3, previously Precinct 4.
- 131. Request for approval to execute a Joint Partnership with the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 for the replacement of a sanitary sewer line for the construction of the Crosby Lynchburg Road Phase 4 project from Lochness Drive to Thorn Street North, UPIN 18102MF0S701, Job No. 21/0008, Precinct 3.
- 109. Request for discussion and action regarding Orphan Road Program.
- 132. Request for approval to execute a Joint Partnership with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 391 in connection with sidewalk improvements along Cypresswood Drive, Mueschke Road, Louetta Road, Huffmeister Road, Cypress Rose Hill Road, Cypress Lake Village Drive and Cypress Mill Place Boulevard, UPIN 24103MF3MB01, Precinct 3.
- 133. Request for approval of the Study Report prepared by Isani Consultants, L.P. for Stuebner Airline Road Segment C - from 700' South of FM 2920 to 500' West of Leitner Way Dr - 2018, UPIN 18104MF0WT01, Precinct 3.
- 134. Request for approval of a Study Report provided by GC Engineering, Inc, for Shaw Road Segment 2 - from south of Westlake Run Blvd to Boudreaux Rd - 2019, UPIN 20104MF1BU01, Precinct 3.
- 135. Request for approval of a Study Report provided by Gradient Group, LLC for Grant Road Segment 2 - from Spring Cypress Road to Shaw Road - 2018, UPIN 19104MF10401, Precinct 3.
- 136. Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by Woolpert, Inc, for Ralston Acres Subdivision Drainage Improvements-2018, UPIN 19101MF16P01, Precinct 1.
- 137. Request for approval of an Order authorizing and directing Harris County Flood Control District to abandon its interest in a drainage easement for a term of years with provisions for limited maintenance (HCFCD unit no. U 201-01-01) dated August 9, 2005, which interest “herein property” is located in Harris County, from Precinct 4 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract Ashley Road ROW Abandonment U201-01-00 - Abandonment, UPIN 22104MF2HW01, Precinct 4.
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- 138. Request for approval for Harris County, a political subdivision of the State of Texas to convey real estate to Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, tract M516-01-00-02-001.0, a 1.825-acre Conveyance and Assignment of Drainage Easement for HCFCD Dedications project and that the County Judge execute the Conveyance and Assignment of Drainage Easement, UPIN 24090MF34101, Precinct 3.
- 139. Request for approval for Harris County, a political subdivision of the State of Texas to convey real estate to Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, tract M500-08-00-19-001.0, a 7.704-acre Conveyance and Assignment of Drainage Easement for HCFCD Dedications project and that the County Judge execute the Conveyance and Assignment of Drainage Easement, UPIN 24090MF34101, Precinct 3.
- 140. Request for approval for Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, to accept a real estate dedication of a storm sewer easement containing 0.0695 acres, or 3,028 square feet of land situated in the Thomas Tobey Survey, Abstract No. 786, Harris County, Texas, for the public project known as Precinct 4 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract Ashley Road - Storm Sewer Easement Dedication, from JAC-G/Canterbury, LLC, a Texas limited liability company and that the County Judge execute the Storm Sewer Easement, UPIN 22104MF2HW01, Precinct 4.
- 141. Request for approval of the sale by Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, of a 0.5696-acre (24,812 square feet) right of way easement, to The State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission from the HCFCD General Sales, tract E100-00-00-01-604.0, for the appraised value of $43,421.00, and that the County Judge execute the Right of Way Easement, Possession and Use Agreement For Transportation Purposes with Additional Payment of Independent Consideration, and Memorandum of Agreement UPIN RPD-NP-090, Precinct 2.
- 142. Request for approval of the sale by Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, of a 0.2075-acre water line easement, to the City of Houston, Texas, a municipal corporation situated in Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery Counties, Texas from the HCFCD General Sales project, tract B104-05-00-01-602.0 for the appraised value of $4,746.00, and that the County Judge execute the perpetual water line easement agreement, UPIN RPD-NP-090, Precinct 2.
- 143. Request for approval of the sale by Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, of a 0.4858-acre water line easement, to the City of Houston, Texas, a municipal corporation situated in Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery Counties, Texas from the HCFCD General Sales project, tract A107-03-00-02-603.0, for the appraised value of $10,582.00, and that the County Judge execute the Perpetual Water Line Easement Agreement, UPIN RPD-NP-090, Precinct 2.
- 144. Request for approval of the sale by Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, of a 2.836-acre (123,555 square feet) right of way easement, to The State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission from the HCFCD General Sales, tract E100-00-00-02-601.0, for the appraised value of $249,514.00, and that the County Judge execute the Right of Way Easement, Possession and Use Agreement For Transportation Purposes with Additional Payment of Independent Consideration, and Memorandum of Agreement, UPIN RPD-NP-090, Precinct 2.
- 145. 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 one (1) road easement tract for the public project known as Mound Road Extension From Greenhouse Road along Spring Dr to Cypress Dr, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 21208MF1QS01, Precinct 3.
- 146. 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 one (1) revised road easement tract for the public project known as Mound Road Extension From Greenhouse Road along Spring Dr to Cypress Dr, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 21208MF1QS01, Precinct 3.
- 147. 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 three (3) fee simple tracts for the public project known as Cypress North Houston Rd - from Perry Rd to Jones Rd - 2014, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 15104MF0CD01, Precinct 3.
- 148. Request for approval for Harris County to accept a real estate donation of a 0.4957-acre road easement and the County Judge execute a proposed gift form, tract number 7, for the public project known as Precinct 4 Non-Project Related Tasks, from Vincent Bustamante and wife, Elaine Paleologo, with the HCAD value of $15,858.20, UPIN NP104, Precinct 4.
- 149. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and to authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 19660 ½ North Bridgeland Lake Parkway, Cypress, Texas 77433 (Intersection of North Bridgeland Lake Parkway and Mason Road) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, ePermits Project Number: 2311300178, Precinct 3.
- 150. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location (SOL) with CenterPoint Energy to Install ten (10) braces on the primary poles along Sheridan Rd from Indian Spring Trl to E Mt Houston Rd, in connection with Asphalt Reconstruction Project - ShadowLake Subdivision - 2022, UPIN 23101MF2MQ01, Precinct 1.
- 151. Request for approval to execute a Utility Agreement with ExxonMobil Pipeline Company LLC (EMPCo), for proposed drainage improvements within the easement on the Beaumont Place (Phase II) Subdivision Drainage Improvements project, UPIN 23208MF2TN01, Precinct 2.
- 152. 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.
- 153. Request for approval to execute a Utility Agreement with CenterPoint Energy for streetlight relocation in connection with Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF14202, Precinct 2.
- 154. 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.
- 155. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Clark Condon Associates, Inc., in the amount of $162,715.00 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Challenger 7 Park Boardwalk Renovation - 2020, UPIN 20101MF1F101, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 16.60%.
- 156. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., in the amount of $402,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Subdivision Reconstruction - Patiowoods - 2024, UPIN 24208MF3FA01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
- 157. Request for approval to execute an agreement with REKHA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $258,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Subdivision Reconstruction - Mobile Homes Parkland - 2024, UPIN 24208MF3FC01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWDBE Current Participation: 87.76%.
- 158. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Texas Urban Low Impact Development LLC dba White Oak Engineers & Planners in the amount of $347,389.20 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Drainage Improvements - Huffman Cleveland Road 2024 project, UPIN 24103MF3G801, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20.01%.
- 159. Request for approval to execute an agreement with DECON, LLC in the amount of $128,810.00 for Professional Engineering Services to design new custom bus shelters and shelter furnishing to meet METRO standards at up to 200 shelter ready locations in PCT4, Bus Shelter Improvements, UPIN 24104MF37701, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
- 160. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Midtown Engineers, LLC, in the amount of $867,366.60 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Porter Rd - Clay Rd to Stockdick School Rd - 2023, UPIN 24104MF3A301, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%, MWDBE Current Participation: 45.82%.
- 161. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Agha Engineering, LLC in the amount of $1,442,406.72 for Professional Engineering Services for Clay Road - Katy Hockley Rd to Katy Hockley Cutoff Rd - 2023, UPIN 24104MF3A201, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%.
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- 162. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Binkley & Barfield, Inc. in the amount of $1,725,119.00, for professional engineering services in connection with Corridor Study - Main Street, State Street, Texas Street - City of South Houston Partners - UPIN 24102MF31N01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 24.55%.
- 163. Request for approval to execute an agreement with InfraTECH Engineers & Innovators, LLC in the amount of $111,308.00 for professional engineering services for a new traffic signal with pedestrian related appurtenances at the intersection of Barker Cypress Road at Coventry Park Drive, UPIN 24035MF3G501, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%.
- 164. Request for approval to execute an agreement with MBCO Engineering, LLC in the amount of $1,220,786.25 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Stockdick School Road - from Porter Road to Peek Road - 2023, UPIN 24104MF3A101, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%, MWDBE Current Participation: 85.68%.
- 165. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for Professional On-Call Engineering and related services in connection with Various Projects, County Wide, UPIN 25208MF3PN01, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
- 166. Request for approval to execute an amendment with InfraTECH Engineers & Innovators, LLC for additional funding in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for Professional On-Call Engineering and related services as may be needed in connection with Various Projects, UPIN 24104MF31401, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
- 167. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation in the amount of $141,466.50 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services, in connection with Barrett Station (Phase 2 - Barrett Settlement & St. Charles Place) Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19102MF14Q01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 168. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc., in the amount of $60,781.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Barrett Station (Phase 1 - Dreamland Place) Subdivision Drainage Improvements aka Barrett Station Drainage Improvements, UPIN 19102MF17801, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 169. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc., in the amount of $23,285.63 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related services for Evergreen Villas Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF14M01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
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- 170. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of La Porte, Texas, for a partnership project to reduce the risk of flooding along HCFCD Unit F101-06-00, located south of P Street, north of N L Street and east of Lomax School Road (Galveston Bay Watershed, Bond ID C-58, Project ID F101-06-00-E002, Agreement No. 2024-46, Precinct 2).
- 171. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Gunda Corporation, LLC, in the amount of $1,500,000, to provide additional engineering and related services for design and support services for general repairs in Harris County (Project ID Z100-00-00-X350, Agreement No. 2019-118, Countywide, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20.25%).
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- 172. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $1,500,000, to provide additional engineering and related services in support of maintenance engineering services for general repairs on District infrastructure in Harris County (Project ID Z100-00-00-X350, Agreement No. 2019-128, Countywide, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20.25%).
- 173. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., in the amount of $1,500,000, to provide additional engineering and related services for design and support services for general drainage system repairs in Harris County (Project ID Z100-00-00-X350, Agreement No. 2019-156, Countywide, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20.25%).
- 174. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Midtown Engineers, LLC, in the amount of $1,500,000, to provide additional engineering and related services for design and support services for general repairs in Harris County (Project ID Z100-00-00-X350, Agreement No. 2019-119, Countywide, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20.25%).
- 175. Request for approval of amendment No. 3 to an agreement with Ascend Consulting & Engineering, PLLC, in the amount of $997,200, to provide additional engineering services to augment the District’s staff for project management (Agreement No. 2021-67, Countywide).
- 176. Request for approval of change in contract No. 1 with Solid Bridge Construction, LLC, for the Meyergrove Detention Basin, adding 48 calendar days (Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID Z-02, Project ID D500-11-00-E001, Job No. 23/0306, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 32%, MWDBE Current Participation: 69.4%).
- 177. Request for approval of change in contract No. 2 with Arrowstone Contracting, LLC, for the Mercer Stormwater Detention Basin, adding 63 calendar days and resulting in an addition of $105,335 to the contract amount (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-88, Project ID K500-21-00-E001, Job No. 23/0315, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWDBE Current Participation: 10.12%).
- 178. Request for approval of change in contract No. 2 with Rebel Contractors, Inc., for the Mud Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements Package 2, adding 47 calendar days (Clear Creek Watershed, Bond ID C-03, Project ID A120-00-00-C004, Job No. 20/0244A, Precinct 2, project was awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program).
- 179. Request for approval of change in contract No. 3 with Allgood Construction Company, Inc., for the excavation of Inwood Forest Stormwater Detention Basin (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-59, Project ID E500-21-00-E002, Job No. 22/0384, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 37%, MWDBE Current Participation: 44.68%).
- 180. Request for approval of change in contract No. 3 with Rebel Contractors, Inc., for the Mud Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements Package 2, adding 22 calendar days (Clear Creek Watershed, Bond ID C-03, Project ID A120-00-00-C004, Job No. 20/0244A, Precinct 2, project was awarded prior to launch of County’s W/WBE Program).
- 181. Request for approval of change in contract No. 6 with Merchants Bonding Company Mutual, for the White Oak Bayou Federal Flood Damage Reduction Project Channel Modifications Discrete Segment 105, adding 71 calendar days (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-14, Project ID E100-00-00-E005, Job No. 20/0162, Precincts 1 and 3, project was awarded prior to the launch of County’s M/WBE Program).
- 182. Request for approval of a Bill of Sale and Partial Release with ExxonMobil Pipeline Company LLC, in the amount of $10, for the right of ways and easements to remove a pipeline (Bond ID C-03, Project ID A100-00-00-R008, Precincts 1 and 2).
- 183. Request for approval to renew the Legislative News Subscription to the Texas Water Association for the period of November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2026, at a cost of $1,425.
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- 184. Request for approval to renew the membership to the National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, at a cost of $9,500.
- 185. Request for approval to renew the Association of State Floodplain Managers Partnership for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, at a cost of $300.
- 186. 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 easement tract for the public project known as B512-00-00 and Tributaries Conveyance Improvements for the Brookglen Area, for the purpose of stormwater detention (Armand Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-06, Project ID B512-02-00-E001, Precinct 2).
- 187. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District declare as surplus property and abandon its interest in a 1.624-acre 60-foot drainage easement along HCFCD Unit Q119-00-00 (Q119-00-00-03-501.0) to Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, and a 0.1944-acre 60-foot drainage easement along HCFCD Unit Q119-00-00 (Q119-00-00-03-502.0) to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 213-A, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, pursuant to section 49.226(b) of the Texas Water Code (Cedar Bayou Watershed, Precinct 3).
- 188. Request for approval of 12 positions effective December 14, 2024 to support the growing maintenance workload as a result of the approval of Proposition A during the November 5, 2024 election.
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- 189. Request for approval to advertise for low-bid construction award for Heavy Highway, Bridge and Drainage (240411) (Countywide, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 14.21%).
- 190. Request for approval to advertise for low-bid construction award for Landscaping for Hardy Toll Road Airport Connector (240396), (Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10.4%).
- 191. Request for approval to advertise for low-bid construction award for improvements to the Fort Bend Parkway (Sam Houston Tollway Segment 7) as part of the Barrier-Free Program (Precinct 1, MWDBE Contract Goal: 18.59%).
- 192. Request for approval for the assignments of various agreements to Gannett Fleming, Inc. from DE Corp. formerly known as Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation (“DEC”) of the rights and obligations under the Agreements (Countywide).
- 193. Request for approval for the assignments of various agreements to LJA Engineering, Inc. from McDonough Engineering Corporation of the rights and obligations under the Agreements (Countywide).
- 194. Request for approval to execute an agreement with ING Garza, PLLC to provide construction management, inspection and materials testing services for the Northeast EZ Tag Store project, located along 9400 East Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, Texas in the amount of $1,500,000.00 (Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 28%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%).
- 195. Request for approval to execute an agreement with KCI Technologies, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection services for projects related to the Barrier-Free Program in the amount of $7,694,500.00 (Countywide, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%).
- 196. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with SWA Group Incorporated to provide feasibility and design services to develop the vision and implement near-term opportunities for the Hardy Toll Road, Airport Connector and Elysian Viaduct (Precincts 1, 2 & 3; MWDBE Contracted Goal: 9.833%).
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- 197. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with TEI Planning and Design to provide transportation planning and traffic engineering services related to safety and accessibility improvements (Countywide, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17.64%).
- 198. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with AIG Technical Services, Inc., to provide general engineering services related to Hardy Downtown Connector project (Countywide, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%).
- 199. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with IDCUS, Inc. to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $3,200,000.00 to 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, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60% [of amended additional encumbered dollars only]).
- 200. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Landtech, Inc. to increase compensation and payment by $3,700,000.00 to 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 for surveying 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, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20.60% [of amended additional encumbered dollars only]).
- 201. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Geotest Engineering, Inc. to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $5,650,000.00 to 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 for engineering services to support the Program Management Consultant (PMC) for 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, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 16.14% [of amended additional encumbered dollars only]).
- 202. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc. to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $1,250,000.00 to 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, add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements and replace Appendix B “Maximum Raw Salary Rates” and Appendix C “Harris County Fee Schedule” for Construction Materials Testing and Geotechnical Engineering 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).
- 203. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. to update the scope of services, increase compensation and payment by $32,500,000.00, to replace Time of Performance, and replace Historically Underutilized Business Requirements for Program Management Consultant (PMC) for the remainder of the construction of the East Sam Houston Tollway between Interstate 10 (East) and SH 225, the Ship Channel Bridge Program, including the construction of twin bridges over the Houston Ship Channel (Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15.19% [of amended additional encumbered dollars only]).
- 204. Request for approval to execute a Second Amendment to the agreement with ATSER, L.P. to increase compensation and payment by $5,500,000.00, to replace Time of Performance for professional engineering services for Program Management Consultant (PMC) for the construction of the East Sam Houston Tollway between Interstate 10 (East) and SH 225, the Ship Channel Bridge Program, including the construction of twin bridges over the Houston Ship Channel (Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 13.848% [of amended additional encumbered dollars only]).
- 205. Request for approval to execute a Second Amendment to the agreement with COWI North America, Inc. to increase compensation and payment by $4,600,000.00, to replace Time of Performance, and replace Historically Underutilized Business Requirements to provide final design engineering services for the main span bridge across the Houston Ship Channel in support of the improvements of the East Sam Houston Tollway between Interstate 10 (East) and SH 225, the Ship Channel Bridge Program (Precinct 2).
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- 206. Request for approval to pay Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) to reimburse Benesch for engineering services related to review of engineering drawings related to pathway crossings of UPRR facilities in the vicinity of the Sam Houston and Lockwood Road as part of the Barrier Free HCTRA Program in the amount of $35,000.00 (Precincts 1 and 3).
- 207. Request for approval to allow Toll Road Authority exempt employees working on the implementation of the TxDOT Tolling Service Agreement to cash out compensatory time earned from November 2, 2024 through the pay period ending December 27, 2024 and to approve pay for overtime hours worked by non-exempt Toll Road Authority employees from November 30, 2024 through the pay period ending December 27, 2024 (Countywide).
- 228 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
- 208. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda.
- 230 Economic Equity and Opportunity
- 209. Request for approval to revise the amount to $25,000 for use of the department’s Procurement Card (P-card) and/or reimburse for expenses incurred for various meals, food, and beverage for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 for the Early Childhood Initiatives division previously approved by Commissioners Court on October 8, 2024.
- 210. Request for approval of three (3) positions effective December 14, 2024 to support Interlocal Agreement (ILA) compliance work for the Inclusive Procurement division.
- 233 Universal Services
- 211. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Boston Consulting Group, Inc. (BCG) in the additional amount of $880,000 for a new total of $1,682,800, for an Asset Management Program - IT optimization, computer standardization and software license management.
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- 212. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for JWEB Application Repair Replace project for an incremental authorization of $2,628,450 for FY2025, including transferring $987,500 in authorization from the Application Repair & Replace project (NI032) and request for commercial paper funding in the amount of $2,630,000.
- 213. Request for approval of three positions, and to add a new classification code for the Lead Client Technology Analyst position effective December 14, 2024.
- 214. Request for approval to destroy certain records of Justice of the Peace 1-1, Justice of the Peace 7-2, Public Health Services, and Juvenile Probation that have met the retention period specified in the Harris County Records Control Schedule adopted December 5, 2023.
- 215. Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers and changes to attributes of certain VCNs for various departments.
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- 240 Public Health Services
- 216. Request for approval of an agreement with Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc. to allow the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Emerging Diseases (OESED) to conduct beta testing of the Quest Diagnostics Dashboard.
- 217. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Seabrook to conduct public swimming pools, spas, interactive water features and artificial swimming lagoons establishment activities under the County's "Public Aquatic Sanitation and Safety," (PASS) program.
- 218. Request for approval of an affiliation agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston on behalf of its School of Dentistry for the purpose of providing internship experiences to students at no cost to the county.
- 219. Request for approval of a subrecipient agreement with the Institute for Spirituality and Health in the amount of $100,000 for the Harris County Public Health Capacity Strengthening Program.
- 220. Request for approval of a second amendment to the lease agreement with IDSS, Inc. to extend the lease term to rent the building at 701 E. Main St. in Tomball, Harris County, Texas by exercising the third lease term of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2029, at a monthly rental cost of $3,501.60.
- 221. Request for approval of the Order to Abate a Public Nuisance at multiple locations in Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 under the Community Development Block Grant-Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program.
- 222. Request for approval of the updated rules for regulation of food establishments in unincorporated Harris County.
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- 223. Request for approval of the updated rules for regulation of swimming pools, spas, interactive water features, and artificial swimming lagoons in unincorporated Harris County.
- 224. Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of State Health Services for access to the Texas Syndromic Surveillance (TxS2) system.
- 225. Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Bissell Pet Foundation to provide veterinary services for certain animals in the custody of Harris County Veterinary Public Health - Harris County Pets at no cost to the County.
- 226. Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Lone Star College - Tomball, Veterinary Technology Program to provide animal resources of various species for the program at no cost to the County.
- 227. Request for approval to transition the Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART) to a fully in-house model.
- 228. Request for approval to update the funding source of one position effective December 14, 2024 to support the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance & Emerging Diseases.
- 229. Request for approval of nine positions, and to add a new classification code for the Animal Behaviorist position effective December 14, 2024 to support the Mobile Health Expansion Strategy to address health disparities in Precincts 1, 3, and 4.
- 255 Housing and Community Development
- 230. Request for approval of an agreement with Harris County Precinct 1 for the North Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements Project (M2024-002) using Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds in the amount of $16,954,674.
- 231. Request for approval of an agreement with Harris County Precinct 1 for the Ralston Acres Subdivision Drainage Improvements Project (M2024-003) using CDBG-MIT funds in the amount of $20,545,326.
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- 232. Request for approval of Harris County HCD Program Year 2023 (PY2023) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- 233. Request for approval to renew six parking spaces located at Congress Plaza Parking Garage from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, in the amount of $6,240.00.
- 234. Request for approval to update the funding for one (1) position from GENERAL to TIRZ_24 effective December 14, 2024.
- 261 County Library
- 235. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston to offer library patrons joint access to digital collections provided by OverDrive Inc.’s Reciprocal Lending Arrangement program.
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- 237. Request for approval to accept certain donations for various county library branches.
- 238. Request for approval of one position effective December 14, 2024 to support the work at the Harris County Public Library-Katy Branch.
- 266 Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
- 239. Request for approval to renew an Interlocal agreement with Spring Independent School District (SISD) for the period of August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025 for three Youth Service Specialists, and for SISD to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $43,353 per position.
- 240. Request for approval to renew an Interlocal agreement with Houston Independent School District-Westbury High School for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 for one Youth Service Specialist, and for Houston ISD Westbury High School to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $43,353 per position.
- 269 Constables
- 241. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of overtime funding in the amount of $35,000 from the United States Marshals Service via the existing memorandum of understanding for personnel assigned to the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force.
- 242. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval to add one classification to the Constable’s salary structure for the rank of “Detective” effective December 14, 2024.
- 243. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval of changes to the list of regular and reserve deputies with oaths of office.
- 244. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of changes to the list of regular deputies with oaths of office.
- 245. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval of the annual Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and certification report, and authorization to continue participating in the Equitable Sharing Program with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of the Treasury.
- 246. Request by the Constable of Precinct 8 for approval to accept from Parkview Mobile Home Park a donation in the total amount of $500.00 to be used at the department’s discretion.
- 247. Request by the Constable of Precinct 8 for approval of changes to the list of regular deputies.
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- 248. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Houston Community College (HCC) to establish a program where employees can gain college semester credit for cadet advanced training.
- 249. Request for approval to remove five (5) stolen grant items from Special Enforcement Bureau’s inventory.
- 250. Request for approval of the annual Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification report, and authorization to continue participating in the Equitable Sharing Program with the U.S. Department of Justice and Department of Treasury.
- 251. Request for approval of two positions effective December 14, 2024.
- 252. Request for approval to transfer seven positions between Business Units 54000 and 54100 effective December 14, 2024.
- 283 Fire Marshal
- 253. Request for approval of costs in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for various functions, events, meetings, presentations, and activities to community engagement, and encourage positive public service for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025.
- 285 Institute of Forensic Sciences
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- 254. Request for approval to donate certain chemicals to the Sam Houston State University Forensic Sciences Department.
- 287 County Attorney
- 255. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing an Agreement with Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. in connection with Angela Dawn Dowling v. Harris County Constable Precinct 4, Mark Herman; Case No. S1100 CV202402933; In the Superior Court of Arizona, Pinal County; CAO File No# 24ADT0102.
- 256. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing the third Amendment to the Agreement with Thompson & Horton, LLP in connection with Kerry Lee Thomas v. Robert Johnson, Eric M. Bruss, Wayne Schultz, and the Estate of Robert Johnson; Civil Action No. 4:23-cv-00662, in the United States District Court for the Southern District Texas, Houston Division.
- 257. Request 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.
- 258. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of a Second Amendment between Harris County and the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for Correctional Health Care.
- 260. Request for approval of three positions effective December 14, 2024.
- 294 District Attorney
- 261. Request for approval to increase budget maximum for a Director III position to allow for a salary increase greater than 5% for an employee promotion.
- 262. Request for approval to increase budget max of an Administrative Assistant VI position above 5% for lateral position move of a current employee.
- 297 Travel & Training
- 263. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
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- 299 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. HRT 40 Various meetings, conferences, & Multiple Various $50,000 General continuing education $35,000 Other 2. FCD 3 National Waterways Conference & 3/9-12/2025 Washington, DC $10,635 FCD Legislative Summit 3. PHS 2 HUD new grantee orientation training 12/2-5/2024 Arlington, VA $5,540 Grant 4. PHS 1 National Mobile & Teledentistry 2/27-3/1/2025 Portland, OR $2,474 Other Conference 5. PHS 1 Assn. for Prof. in Infection Control & 6/15-18/2025 Phoenix, AZ $3,022 Grant Epidemiology Conf. 6. PHS 18 Natl. Assn. of County & City Health 7/13-18/2025 Anaheim, CA $80,880 Grant Officials Conference $10,110 Other 7. PHS 2 Public Health Law Conference 9/15-18/2025 Renton, WA $5,414 Grant 8. LIB - Association of Bookmobile & Outreach 10/14-18/2024 Indianapolis, IN $309 General Services Conf. ($1,717 appvd. 7/15 for 1 attnd.-date change & add exp.) 9. LIB 2 LibLearnX Conference 1/23-27/2025 Phoenix, AZ $4,610 General 10. AGL 1 4-H Military Partnership Leadership 2/10-14/2025 Albuquerque, NM $1,470 Other Academy training
- 300 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 23. CCLK - International Association of Government 1/18-25/2025 Myrtle Beach, SC - Other Officials Conf. ($7,080 appvd. 11/12 for 3 attnds.-date change) 24. MAC 1 Harvard trial advocacy workshop 1/20-25/2025 Cambridge, MA $1,851 Other ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 109 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $2,678 $291,848
- 264. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.
- 302 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OMB 1 American Leadership Forum Multiple Various $12,500 General 2. OMB 55 Department offsite meeting & training 12/13/2024 Spring, TX $1,000 General 3. HRT 53 Various meetings, conferences, & Multiple Various $25,430 General continuing education $25,000 Other 4. OCE - Public procurement course Multiple Houston, TX - General ($6,520 appvd. 10/8 for 10 attnds.-date change) 5. OCE 1 Project management professional online 11/3/2024 Houston, TX $1,523 General exam 6. OCE 4 International Right of Way Association Multiple Houston, TX $1,180 General online training ($590 appvd. 10/29 for 2 attnds.-add attnds. & exp.) 7. FCD 1 Tree Risk Assessment qualification 11/12-14/2024 Austin, TX $1,439 FCD certification course 8. FCD 3 Texas Turf Grass Association Conference 12/16-18/2024 Corpus Christi, TX $3,098 FCD & Trade Show* 9. FCD 4 The Utility Management Conference 2/11-14/2025 Dallas, TX $16,280 FCD 10. FCD 1 Wetland delineation course* 3/24-25/2025 Houston, TX $1,257 FCD
- 303 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 26. CAC 2 Licensed clinical social worker 12/4-6/2024 Houston, TX $1,300 Other supervisor certification course 27. CAC 30 Immigrant population online workshop 12/18/2024 Houston, TX $720 Other 28. CAC 9 Early intervention & ongoing traumatic 6/5-6/2025 Houston, TX $1,500 Other stress training 29. C4 - Leadership inventory for female 3/2-7/2025 Huntsville, TX - Other executives training ($1,265 appvd. 10/8 for 1 attnd.-date change) 30. C4 - Executive, Command, & Supervisor Multiple Various - Other Leadership Institutes* ($2,385 appvd. 10/8 for 1 attnd.-date & location change) 31. C6 1 Civil process seminar* 5/4-7/2025 Galveston, TX $370 Other 32. SHERIFF 5 Speed from video online training TBD Houston, TX $495 General 33. SHERIFF 2 Matic collision reconstruction online TBD Houston, TX $580 General training 34. SHERIFF 1 Organized crimes & conspiracies 11/2-3/2024 Waco, TX $225 General investigations course* 35. SHERIFF 2 Protecting Criminal Communication 11/2-3/2024 Waco, TX $225 General Infrastructure Summit* 36. SHERIFF 2 Law enforcement support office training 12/19-20/2024 Austin, TX $570 General program* 37. SHERIFF 6 Crisis negotiation training* 1/6-9/2025 San Marcos, TX $4,670 General 38. SHERIFF 20 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement 1/6-10/2025 Humble, TX $3,500 General instructor course* 39. SHERIFF 11 Tx. Targeted Violence Prev. & Behavioral 1/12-15/2025 San Antonio, TX $9,560 General Threat Mgmt. Conf.*
- 304 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 55. DCLK 1 Livestream eCourts Online Conference 12/9-11/2024 Houston, TX $300 General 56. PD 1 Criminal law seminar 12/5-6/2024 Denton, TX $619 General 57. PD 1 Genetic genealogy testing training 12/10/2024 The Woodlands, TX $499 General 58. PD 5 Attacking sex cases: a fresh perspective 12/11-14/2024 Round Rock, TX $4,738 General training 59. MAC 1 Texas RioGrande Public Defender 1/9-10/2025 San Antonio, TX $841 General trainings & meetings 60. PBCT3 - Texas Association for Court 10/28- Conroe, TX $515 Other Administration Conference 11/1/2024 ($4,287 appvd. 9/19 for 3 attnds.-date change & add exp.) 61. PBCT3 2 Fiduciary litigation training 12/4-6/2024 San Antonio, TX $2,616 General 62. PBCT4 1 Fiduciary litigation training 12/4-6/2024 San Antonio, TX $1,220 Other 63. AUD 1 PL-300 certification online exam 11/13/2024 Houston, TX $165 General 64. PCT2 1 Environmental Water & Resources 11/6/2024 Houston, TX $120 General Institute Conference* ($675 appvd. 10/29 for 4 attnds.-add attnd. & exp.) 65. PCT2 1 Envision sustainability training 12/5/2024 Houston, TX $720 General ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 406 In Texas average cost per attendee: $624 $253,144 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 515 Average cost per attendee: $1,058 $544,992 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2025 = 10/1/24-9/30/25
- 305 Grants
- 265. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the National Endowment for the Humanities for grant funds in the amount of $500,000 to promote education through civic engagement.
- 266. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the Houston Advanced Research Center grant funds in the total amount of $50,000, with no required match, for the Solar For All Program.
- 267. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept a renewal agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission until August 31, 2026, for the Community Mental Health Program.
- 268. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to transfer one position from General Funds to the Solar for All Fund 2601 effective December 14, 2024.
- 269. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for grant funds in the amount of $9,000,000, with no required local match, for the FY 2024 Low Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Grant Program.
- 270. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to execute an advance funding agreement and resolution with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to replace the North Lake Houston Parkway Bridge (National Bridge Inventory No.: 12-102-0-AA4353-001) at West Canal under the federal Off-System Bridge Program (CSJ 0912-732), Precinct 1.
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- 271. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant funds in the amount of $108,000, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Letter of Map Revision Program (Project ID Z100-00-00-P013, Countywide).
- 272. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant funds in the amount of $71,070, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Cooperating Technical Partners Special Project Initiative (Project ID Z100-00-00-P025, Countywide).
- 273. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) for grant funds in the amount of $1.5 million, with no required match, for the FY25 Cancer Screening and Early Detection Program.
- 274. 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 $10,000, with no required match, for the 2025 NACCHO/MRC Medical Reserve Corps Operational Readiness Awards (ORA) Program.
- 275. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission renewal grant funds in the amount of $1,437,012, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Women’s Health Program, and extend the associated position to August 31, 2025.
- 276. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funds in the amount of $5,750,000, with a required match of $750,000, for the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program.
- 277. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas Department of State Health Services grant funds in the amount of $250,000, with no required match, for the FY 2025 HIV Clinical HIV/STI Prevention at Local Health Departments Grant, and extend four associated positions to August 31, 2025.
- 278. 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 modify the budget allocation for the Overdose Data to Action: Limiting Overdose Collaborative Actions Grant.
- 279. Request by Public Health Services for approval to transfer two positions to the IDCU Epidemiology Expansion Capacity Grant effective December 14, 2024.
- 280. Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer funds from Fund 2341 Special Revenue in the amount of $7,900.00 to fund the cost of one grant position pending receipt of the award for the Retail Flexible Funding Model Capacity Building project from the National Environmental Health Association, and extend one position to December 31, 2025.
- 281. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of the amendment to the Harris County Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program - Infrastructure and Planning Projects Funding Contract with the Texas General Land Office.
- 282. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $91,985.01, with no required match, for the Gang Recidivism Intervention Program (GRIP) Specialty Court Program.
- 283. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Public Safety Office grant funds in the amount of $63,322.16, with no required match, for the Sobriety Over Addiction and Relapse (SOAR) Specialty Court Program.
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- 284. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in the amount of $302,295.88, with no required match, for Kinship Placement Assistance and Kinship Verification Reimbursement for the FY25 Concrete Services/TLA Claims/Kinship Program.
- 285. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $7,203 to fund the cost of one grant position pending receipt of the award for the FY 25 Families Collaborating with Organizations United for a New Tomorrow (Families Count).
- 286. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Alief Independent School District for the CYS CARES Project to provide school-based violence prevention and early intervention services for the period that starts with the execution of the agreement and ends September 30, 2027.
- 287. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $14,998.95, with a required match of $3,753.75, for the FY 2025 STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) Grant.
- 288. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept revised language of the original resolution approved by Commissioners Court on September 19, 2024, in order to comply with grantor requirements for the FY25 General Victim Assistant Grant Program.
- 289. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the United States Department of Justice grant funds in the amount of $341,167, with no cash match, for the FY 2024 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement grant.
- 290. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $29,909.88, with a cash match of $7,507.16, for the FY 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) grant.
- 291. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) grant funds in the amount of $5,000.
- 292. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council in the amount of $3,082,000, with no required match, for the FY 25 Motorist Assistance Program (MAP), Incident Management Unit (IMU) and Tow and Go program, and extend 53 associated positions to June 30, 2025.
- 293. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of a grant adjustment to repay the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) the amount of $231,087.31, with a discretionary match in the amount of $231,087.31, for supplanting violations for FY 22 and FY 23 for the Auto Theft Unit Program.
- 294. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to rollover the balances in the amount of $93,951.97 for the Auto Theft Federal Funds and the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Grant Program Income Funds from the FY 2023-2024 grant year into the FY 2024-2025 grant year.
- 295. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and the City of Houston in connection with the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
- 296. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of a position effective December 14, 2024 for the FY25 Domestic Violence Advocacy Grant.
- 297. Request by the Sheriff’s Office that the County Judge execute the Certifications and Assurances form for the FY 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) approved by Commissioners Court on October 29, 2024.
- 298. Request by the District Courts for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $205,127, with no required match, for the FY 25 CPS Prevention and Rehabilitation Court Program.
- 299. Request by the County Judge for approval to extend two Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Homeland Security Planner and four UASI CERT Coordinator positions until the end of the FY 24 UASI grant, December 31, 2025.
- 300. Request by the County Judge for approval to extend two Urban Area Security Initiative Homeland Security Director and Deputy Director positions to February 28, 2026.
- 301. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $90,182.54, with a combined match of $49,885.01, for the FY 2026 TxDOT Traffic Safety Program.
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- 302. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
- 303. Request for approval of a claim made payable in the amount of $3,721,054 and $504,325 to Harris Central Appraisal District, subject to the authorization of an agenda item made by the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, for Harris County and Harris County Flood Control’s respective shares of Appraisal District operations costs for the first quarter of 2025.
- 304. Request for approval of a claim made payable in the amount of $102,157.86 to Daspit Law Firm on behalf of Ashley Manning, subject to the authorization of an agenda item made by the Harris County Attorney’s Office as settlement for a judgement in the amount of $100,000.00 and court costs of $2,157.86.
- 305. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2024.
- 306. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2025.
- 349 Tax Assessor-Collector
- 307. Request for approval of quarterly assessment payments to the Harris Central Appraisal District for the County and Flood Control District.
- 308. Request for approval of tax refund payments.
- 352 Purchasing
- 309. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional environmental services for various projects for the Office of the County Engineer (240391).
- 310. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional land surveying services for various projects for the Office of the County Engineer (240387).
- 311. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for compensation consulting services for Human Resources and Risk Management (240363).
- 312. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for renovation of the Hockley Service Center for the Office of the County Engineer (240392).
- 313. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for furnish and installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems for the Flood Control District (Grant Funds) (240333).
- 314. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for roadway and facility management, inspection and maintenance (Section I) for the Toll Road Authority (240211).
- 315. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for roadway and facility management, inspection and maintenance (Section II) for the Toll Road Authority (240212).
- 316. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional architectural and/or engineering services to develop demolition construction documents of the Family Law Center for Harris County (240382).
- 317. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for digital radiography system for the Institute of Forensic Sciences (240346).
- 318. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of the expansion of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Precision Driving Course for the Office of the County Engineer (240386).
- 319. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for disparity study and other related services for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (240354).
- 320. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of the expansion of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Crime Processing Facility for the Office of the County Engineer (240397).
- 321. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional engineering services for the Safe Routes to School Planning Study for the Office of the County Engineer (240375).
- 322. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for job order contracting for electrical and/or electrical related projects for Harris Health (240232).
- 323. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for job order contracting for HVAC and/or HVAC related projects for Harris Health (240233).
- 324. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction manager-agent for Harris Health (240343).
- 325. Request for approval of a renewal option with Culinary Concessions, LLC d/b/a Luby’s Culinary Services for food service management and cafeteria operation for Harris County for the period of December 19, 2024 - December 18, 2025, at no additional cost to the county (170170).
- 326. Request for approval of a renewal option with Macro Companies, Inc. for emergency mobile fueling services and related items for Harris County for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, at a cost of $265,931 (230111), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 327. Request for approval of a renewal option with Alanton Group, Inc. for custodial services at various downtown locations in Region 5 for Building Operations Services for the period of December 13, 2024 - December 12, 2025, at a cost of $4,922,247, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220004), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWDBE Current Participation: 16.4%.
- 328. Request for approval of a renewal option with Cal Interpreting & Translations, Inc.; MasterWord Services, Inc.; Visual Language Professionals, LLC; and WorldWide Interpreters, Inc. for document translation and interpretation services and related items for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of February 22, 2025 - February 21, 2026 at a cost of $323,414 (210211), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 329. Request for approval of a renewal option with Universal Environmental Services, LLC for sale of surplus/salvage petroleum products and related items for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 at a cost of $4,713 (210091).
- 330. Request for approval of a renewal option with Netsync Network Solutions for Enterprise VMware Software products and services for the existing infrastructure for the Toll Road Authority for the period of February 23, 2025 - February 22, 2026, at a cost of $2,288,797 (190370), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 331. Request for approval of a renewal option with M & R's Elite Janitorial Solutions, LLC for janitorial services at various Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) locations for Public Health Services for the period of February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026 at a cost of $88,770 (230474), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWDBE Current Participation: 80%.
- 332. Request for approval of a renewal option with Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Texas Materials for crushed concrete base material and related items for Precinct 3 for the period of December 19, 2024 - December 18, 2025 at a cost of $138,735 (230386), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 333. Request for approval of a renewal option with Belong, division of SJRC Texas Life Skills Assessments and Life Skills Training for preparation for adult living of foster youth for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of December 15, 2024 - December 14, 2025, with revenue in the amount of $20,000, in connection with a service agreement.
- 334. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with Meals on Wheels Montgomery County for coordination of non-emergency alternate transportation services to elderly, disabled and low-income residents through the Harris County RIDES Program for the period of December 19, 2024 - December 18, 2025, with revenue in the amount of $200,000.
- 335. Request for approval of a renewal option with Waste Management of Texas, Inc. for landfill services to accept type IV, non-putrescible solid waste and recycling materials for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026 at a cost of $981,750 (220328), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 336. Request for approval of a renewal option with Sun Coast Resources, Inc. for diesel fuel and related items at the Lynchburg Ferry for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $737,500 (230067), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 337. Request for approval of a renewal option with O & I Fabrication, Inc. for pipe access gates and related items for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $100,000 (210080), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 338. Request for approval of a renewal option with Deloitte & Touche LLP for external audit services for Harris County, the Flood Control District, the District and County Clerk Registry Funds and related entities for the period of January 25, 2025 - January 24, 2026, at a cost of $942,246 (210201), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 8.4%, MWDBE Current Participation: 8.6%.
- 339. Request for approval of a renewal option with Environmental Tree and Design, Inc. for tree spading services for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, at a cost of $554,625, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230363), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 340. Request for approval of a renewal option with Pyles Whatley Corporation; T.N. Edmonds & Associates; Alan L. Dominy & Associates; The Ambrose Appraisal Company; Scott Stephens & Associates; Steven Clegg, Inc. dba Southwest Realty; JLL Valuation & Advisory Services, LLC; Edward B Schulz & Co., LLC dba Integra Realty Resources - Houston; Atrium Real Estate Services; Valbridge Property Advisors; and Con-Real, LP for real estate appraisal services for Harris County for the period of January 4, 2025 - January 3, 2026 at a cost of $1,500,000 (200212), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 12%, MWDBE Current Participation: 2%.
- 341. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for comprehensive mental health services for the TRIAD Prevention Program for Resources for Children and Adults through September 30, 2025, at a cost of $392,374.
- 342. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Cooper Consulting Company for technology consulting services for Harris County for the period of January 4, 2025 - January 3, 2026 at a cost of $177,108.
- 343. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of expansion for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy Facility for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240306), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
- 344. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for tripwire managed services for the Toll Road Authority through December 4, 2025 at a cost of $185,287.
- 345. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. for budget management software solution, implementation, training and support services for Harris County for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026, at a cost of $1,922,936.
- 346. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Johnston, LLC for professional architectural and/or engineering services for design and renovation of the Institute of Forensic Sciences Morgue for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240254), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20.45%.
- 347. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Johnston, LLC for professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of the Institute of Forensic Sciences Building DNA Lab relocation for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240258), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
- 348. Request for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with DCCM North America, LLC in the amount of $4,000,000 for professional architectural and/or engineering services to conduct a transportation master plan for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of December 12, 2024 - December 11, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240158), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
- 349. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with multiple vendors for design services for the development and implementation of various Hurricane Harvey recovery water and wastewater, drainage, and various road and bridge infrastructure improvement projects for Harris County (CDBG-MIT/GLO), and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240295), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17.82%.
- 350. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest priced proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company for Dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) Insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, with four (4) one-year renewal options (240083), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 4.6%.
- 351. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to DVL Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $2,541,190 for extension of Mound Road from Greenhouse Road along Spring Drive to Cypress Drive - Segment 2 for Precinct 3 with certain items not being awarded, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240265), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27.62%.
- 352. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to A Morfin Trucking LLC in the amount of $3,126,626 for construction of the Yale Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240350), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 13.35%.
- 353. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid to Tree Guy, LLC (Primary) and Prime Trees Inc (Secondary) in the amount of $302,165 for tree and tree limb removal service for Harris County for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240219), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10.40%.
- 354. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Forde Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,107,157 for bridge repairs at Stuebner Airline Road Bridge over Cypress Creek for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240303), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30.62%.
- 355. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS LLC. in the amount of $33,296,427 for drainage improvements in the Pine Trails Subdivision Phase 1, 2, 5, 6 (2018) for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240358), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26.94%.
- 356. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an agreement with SHI Government Solutions Inc. in the amount of $199,740 for subscription software services (DNN Evoq) for Universal Services for the period of December 10, 2024 - December 9, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options.
- 357. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Zetron, Inc. in the amount of $107,372 for radio console system and related items for mobile command post for the Sheriff's Office for the period of December 10, 2024 - December 9, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240225), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 358. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc for consulting services for the implementation and support of International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation property management software for the period of December 10, 2024 - December 9, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230083), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 359. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest priced proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Davis Vision, Inc. for vision insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, with four (4) one-year renewal options (240003), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 8.1%.
- 360. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for multi-jurisdiction hazard mitigation plan and consulting services for Harris County for the period of December 10, 2024 - December 9, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240209), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%.
- 361. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for Holistic Assistance Response Team Services for Public Health Services and that the project will not be readvertised at a later date (240207).
- 362. Request for approval of a Government Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 70 Cooperative Purchasing Program award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an agreement with DLT Solutions, LLC in the amount of $121,053 for connect government license, support, and maintenance through February 14, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options.
- 363. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of only quote and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Executive Information Systems, LLC in the amount of $145,174 for SAS licensing & training for the period of December 10, 2024 - December 9, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options.
- 364. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Applied Geographics (AppGeo), a division of the Sanborn Map Company, Inc. to decrease funds in the amount of $54,420 to modify the ordered services in accordance with the quote for subscription and support of CARTO location intelligence software for Universal Services for the period of December 30, 2024 - December 29, 2025, in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract.
- 365. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for computer hardware, software, services, supplies, consumables and related items for Harris County and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (230305).
- 366. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with GovOs, Inc. for integrated land and personal records management system for the County Clerk's Office for the extended period of December 17, 2024 - December 16, 2025, with no additional funds (190205), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 367. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Oracle America, Inc. in the additional amount of $48,965 to provide additional services for the Toll Road Authority for enterprise resource planning system for Harris County for the period of April 29, 2024 - April 28, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 368. Request for approval to extend a contract with Planet Ford Lincoln for repair parts, labor and related items for Ford medium duty trucks for Harris County for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (210367), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 369. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The Segal Company (Southeast), Inc. dba Segal in the additional amount of $30,000 for additional services for benefits consulting services for Harris County for the period of June 28, 2024 - June 27, 2025 (210443), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWDBE Current Participation: 25%.
- 370. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Collaborative for Children for pilot or expand early childhood programs through the Early Childhood Impact Fund for Harris County for the extended period of May 16, 2025 - September 30, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (220410), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 371. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Kofile Technologies, Inc. in the additional amount of $449,742 for additional services for Vital Records Preservation Project for the County Clerk's Office for the period of July 15, 2024 - July 14, 2025 (230426), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 372. Request for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) purchase on the basis of low quote from Vanguard Truck Centers in the amount of $275,993 for electric box truck for Precinct 2.
- 373. Request for approval of a Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Houston Freightliner, Inc. in the amount of $708,068 for bucket trucks for Precinct 1.
- 374. Request for approval of a Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Santex Truck Centers dba Kyrish Truck Centers in the amount of $501,898 for trash grappler trucks for Precinct 1.
- 375. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Greenscapes Six in the amount of $81,481 for soccer complex irrigation system rehabilitation for Precinct 3.
- 376. 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 October 30, 2024 - November 25, 2024.
- 377. Request for approval to remove inventory items listed on Auditor’s Form 3351 for Public Health Services.
- 378. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Adapco, LLC for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for Monitor IV, ULV Monitoring System for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 379. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Novasys Technologies, Inc. for development, enhancement, maintenance and support for the Ryan White Treatment Extension Act Part A funded Centralized Patient Care Data Management System for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration in the amount of $357,875 for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
- 380. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Carpi & Clay Government Relations in the amount of $210,000 for development and implementation of a federal strategy for infrastructure investments for the Office of Intergovernmental and Global Affairs for the period of December 13, 2024 - December 12, 2025 with two (2) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
- 381. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with US Ignite Inc. in the amount of $55,000 for broadband plan evaluation and development for Universal Services for the period of December 10, 2024 - December 9, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
- 382. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Kanopy Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for Kanopy digital streaming content services for the Public Library for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 383. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Rarestep, Inc. dba Fleetio in the amount of $283,430 for subscription, licenses, warranty, upgrades and support of Fleet Management Software Produced by Fleetio for Universal Services through November 29, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 384. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Automated Logic for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for Automated Logic Building Automation Systems manufactured by Automated Logic for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 385. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with AXON Enterprise for equipment, accessories for all TASER x-26 stun guns and TASER stun gun cartridges for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 386. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Banks Environmental Data - A Division of The Banks Group for custom database for the Banks Environmental Data Hazmat Database of Federal and State Environmental Records for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 387. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Bibliotheca for custom database for maintenance, support, and/or warranty for the 3M Self Check and Detection System Equipment for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 388. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Carrier Commercial Services for repair parts, service and/or warranty for applied commercial parts sales and replacement for 16 series absorption, 19 & 17 series centrifugal and 23 series screw chillers and carrier CCN controls for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 389. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Industrial Disposal Supply for equipment, repair parts, and/or service & warranty for Tymco regenerative air sweepers for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 390. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with International Business Machines Corporation for software, maintenance, and/or support for International Business Machines (IBM) - Tririga Facility Center 8i Software for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 391. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Johnson Control, Inc., for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for York Air-Conditioning Equipment over 50-ton Capacity for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 392. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Johnson Control, Inc., for equipment, repair parts, and/or service Mestasys Building Automation System for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 393. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for Simplex Grinnell Fire Alarm Systems for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 394. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with King Ranch Ag & Turf for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for Tiger ditchers and mowers for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 395. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Kinloch Equipment & Sales for equipment, repair parts, and/or service & warranty for new Vactor Sewer cleaning equipment for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 396. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Midwest Tape, LLC, for license access & sales, maintenance & support, and/or warranty for Hoopla digital library service for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 397. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Motorola Solution, Inc., software/hardware, maintenance, and/or services/warranty for the Motorola SmartZone Astro 25 Trucked Radio System (Digital/Analog) Communication Network Infrastructure for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 398. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Pitney Bowes software/hardware, maintenance, and/or services/warranty for the Motorola SmartZone Astro 25 Trucked Radio System (Digital/Analog) Communication Network Infrastructure for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 399. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Southwest Solutions Group, Inc., for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for all Kardex & Kardex Remstar products for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 400. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Thermo King of Houston for equipment, repair parts, and/or service & warranty for transport refrigeration and bus air conditioning units for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 401. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Tritek Systems, Inc., for software, accessories, warranty, and/or maintenance & support for the Tritek Duplicate Mail-In Ballot System for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 402. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Unify Energy Solutions for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for Building Automation Systems Manufactured by Reliable Controls for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 403. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with VOTEC Corporation for software, and maintenance & support for the VEMACS Software System for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 404. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with West Publishing Corporation for all texts and CD-ROMS Published by West Publishing Corporation, West Group, WESTLAW, and Thomson Reuters for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 405. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Agilent for equipment integration, repair parts, supplies, upgrades, software, maintenance, service, and warranty of chemical and life science instruments manufactured by Agilent Technologies for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 406. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for repair, maintenance, and calibration services for chemical and life sciences instruments for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 407. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Associated Supply Co., Inc. (ASCO) for equipment, repair parts, and/or service & warranty for Gradall verifications equipment for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 408. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Associated Supply Co., Inc. (ASCO) for OEM sales, repair parts, and/or service for Case construction equipment for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 409. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Bamboo HR LLC for service Bamboo HR Software for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 410. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Bloomberg Finance L.P. for subscription for the Bloomberg Terminal for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 411. Request for approval of a sole source extension with CaseWorthy, Inc. for maintenance, support and/or warranty for the Empowered Solutions Group, Inc. (ESG)/Empowered Case Management (ECM) Software for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 412. Request for approval of a sole source extension with CaseWorthy, Inc. for maintenance support and/or warranty for Hurricane Harvey Buy-Out Portal & Associated Services for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 413. Request for approval of a sole source extension with ContentActive, LLC for software development services for election ePollBooks (Phase III) maintenance for Electonic Medical Record System for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 414. Request for approval of a sole source extension with CooperSurgical for paragard intrauterine copper contraceptive for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 415. Request for approval of a sole source extension with CorrecTek for services for maintenance for electonic medical record system for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 416. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Courthouse Direct.com, Inc. for sales, maintenance & support, and/or warranty for TheCourthouseDirect.com Advanced Geo INDEX License for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 417. Request for approval of a sole source extension with CovertTrack Group for sales, maintenance, support, & warranty, for CovertTrack Mapping product, CovertTrack Stealth lV, and Recon 2 Tracking devices with LE GPS tracking service for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 418. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Darr Equipment Co. for equipment, repair parts, and/or service & warranty for Caterpillar Forklift equipment for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 419. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Doggett Heavy Machinery for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for John Deere construction equipment for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 420. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Eccentex Corporation for software licenses maintenance services for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 421. Request for approval of a sole source extension with emocha Mobile Health, Inc. for software, warranty, and/or maintenance & support and sales of the Video Direclt Observed Therapy (VDOT) that includes a Video Recording and Transfer application (VRT) and a Client Management System (CMS) for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 422. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Emphasys Computer Solutions for hosting and maintenance of affordable rental properties database for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 423. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Emphasys Computer Solutions for hosting and maintenance of affordable rental properties database for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 424. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for software, maintenance & support, and/or warranty for ESRI software products for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 425. Request for approval of a sole source extension with FCA North America Holding, LLC for repair parts, service, and/or warranty work for service net as needed for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 426. Request for approval of a sole source extension with FileOnQ, Inc. for software, maintenance and support, upgrades integration of the EvidenceonQ system for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 427. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Foray Technologies for maintenance, support and upgrades for HCSO for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 428. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Gale Cengage Learning for all verifications titles published by Thorndike Press, a division of Gale Group, a part of Cengage learning packaged as standing orders with advertised pricing/discounts including the imprints of Wheeler, Kennebec, and five star for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 429. Request for approval of a sole source extension with HDP LTD. for repair parts for Trane Commercial, institutional and industrial air conditioning equipment for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 430. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Heil of Texas for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for Schwarze equipment as needed for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 431. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Houston Freightliner & Western Star for repair parts, service, and/or warranty work on Freightliner and Western Star vehicles as needed for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 432. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Houston Map Company - Key Maps for maps developed specific all verifications for Harris County requiring proprietary and unique grid overlays and copyrighted data for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 433. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Immunalysis Corporation (DBA) for investigation kits, Reagents and related supplies for QIAsymphony SP Automated Extraction Platform for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 434. Request for approval of a sole source extension with JusticeTrax, Inc. for software, warranty, and/or maintenance & support for the JusticeTrax LIMS-Plus software, iResults software and PathAssist software for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 435. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Kinloch Equipment Sales for equipment, repair parts, and/or service warranty for Elgin Sweeper Company street sweepers for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 436. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Kronos Incorporated for maintenance and upgrade for time keeping at HCS for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 437. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Lansdowne Moody Co for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for Kubota equipment for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 438. Request for approval of a sole source extension with LexisNexis Matthew Bender for all verifications texts published by LexisNexis Matthew Bender for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 439. Request for approval of a sole source extension with LexisNexis Online Research Products and Services for sales, maintenance, support, & warranty, for Lexis Advance Including Patron Acess, Lexis for Microsoft Office, Litigation Profile Suite, SmartLinx Public Records Reports, and Courtlink for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 440. Request for approval of a sole source extension with LexisNexis Online Research Products and Services for sales, maintenance, support, & warranty, for LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. online research products and services for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 441. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Life Technologies for maintenance and repair of proprietary products of separation, purification, quantification for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 442. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Lonestar Prestress Manufacturing, Inc. for equipment for Static Cast Prestressed Concrete Sports Lighting Poles for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 443. Request for approval of a sole source extension with MJ Management Service for EZTransport System Enhancements, development, and support services for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 444. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Mustang Machinery Company LTD for repair parts, service, and/or warranty work for caterpillar tractors as needed for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 445. Request for approval of a sole source extension with NicheVision Forensics, LLC for software, maintenance & support, & warranty for STRmix software for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 446. Request for approval of a sole source extension with NMS for investigation kits, reagents, and related supplies unhide for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 447. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Online Computer Library CTR Inc. for content access, maintenance, support, & warranty, for WorldShare Metadata, OCLC Cataloging, CONTENTdm, and WebDewey services for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 448. Request for approval of a sole source extension with OverDrive, Inc. for license access & sales, maintenance & support and/or warranty for OverDrive, Inc. digital content materials for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 449. Request for approval of a sole source extension with QIAGEN, Inc. for investigation kits, reagents, and related supplies for QIAsymphony SP automated extraction platform for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 450. Request for approval of a sole source extension with QuickBase for sales & renewals, maintenance & support, and/or warranty for QuickBase Premier and QuickBase Platform for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 451. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Remotec Inc for equipment, repair parts, and/or service warranty, and upgrades for ANDORS hazardous duty robots for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 452. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Ring Power Corporation for repair parts, service, and/or warranty work for The Rook Tactical Solutions equipment as needed for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 453. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Shiftwise for software updates maintenance and support of the Vendor Management System manufactured by Shiftwise for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 454. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for repair parts, service, and/or warranty work for Pierce Manufacturing equipment as needed for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 455. Request for approval of a sole source extension with SS&C Technologies, Inc. for maintenance, support, and/or warranty for DBC Debt Manager Software for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 456. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Texas Bus Sales for repair parts, service, and/or warranty work on El Dorado Buses equipment as needed for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 457. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Transcore for EZ Tag transponders for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 458. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Multi Service Technology Solutions, Inc. d/b/a TreviPay c/o General Motors, LLC for equipment, repair parts, and/or service & warranty for GM Fleetrac equipment as needed for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 459. Request for approval of a sole source extension with West Publishing Corporation d/b/a West, a Thomson Reuters business for product sales, maintenance & support, and/or warranty for Westlaw Next, CLEAR and West print products for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 460. Request for approval of a sole source extension with William S. Hein & Company, Inc. for all text and CD-ROM published by William S. Hein & Company, Inc and Fred B. Rothmans & Company for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 461. Request for approval of a sole source extension with World Book, Inc. for the print and digital texts, encyclopedias and dictionaries included in the attached sole source letter published by World Book, Inc for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 462. Request for approval of a sole source extension with Zoobean Inc. for license access & services for cloud database-hosted transportation software services for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 507 County Judge
- 463. Request for approval of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Harris County agreement with the Houston Ship Channel Security District.
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- 510 Commissioner, Precinct 1
- 464. Request for approval to execute a first amendment to an agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to provide community health fairs at Precinct 1 community centers.
- 465. Request for approval of employment of Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) interns through December 31, 2028, including an option (pending approval from the Harris County Attorney’s Office) for Harris County to accept payments or reimbursement from third parties, including, but not limited to, the TSU Foundation and Southern University Law Center.
- 466. Request for approval to accept an affidavit and petition submitted by Bammel Trace Subdivision requesting the posting of “No Overnight Parking of Commercial Motor Vehicles” signs in accordance with 75(R) HB 327 and in compliance with the required regulations.
- 467. Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Harris County Precinct One for the delivery of AgriLife services to Precinct One residents.
- 468. Request for approval to accept a real estate donation of approximately 4.7-acre property located in Precinct 1 and a cash donation of approximately $3.4 million from Julia C. Hester House, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, UPIN 25101MF3NZ01.
- 469. Request for approval of a resolution creating Reinvestment Zone Number Two, Harris County, Texas, for the purpose of tax increment financing, the establishment of the zone’s geographic boundaries, and the creation of a board of directors for the zone.
- 470. Request for discussion and possible action of a Harris County Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission which would serve as an advisory function and make recommendations to the Court to improve economic, social, health, and safety outcomes for AAPI residents of Harris County.
- 471. Request for approval to update the fund code of two positions effective December 14, 2024 in the Development and Infrastructure Division.
- 472. Request for approval of two positions effective December 14, 2024 in the Development and Infrastructure Division.
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- 473. Request for approval of payment in the amount of $80,000.00 to Armand Bayou Nature Center Inc. (ABNC), a non-profit corporation, for the Nature Center programs and its facilities, as allowed in the Tenth Amendment of the Agreement between Harris County and Armand Bayou Nature Center, Incorporated.
- 474. Request for approval to execute closing documents in connection with the purchase of property from ExxonMobil entities with Armand Bayou Nature Center for the purpose of conservation and flood mitigation within Harris County.
- 475. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with the Channelview Fire Department ESD #50 for cleanup along the roadsides of Dell Dale Avenue beginning at Woodforest and ending at South Silver Green for approximately one mile for the term of December 14, 2024 - December 13, 2025.
- 476. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with the Channelview Health & Improvement Coalition (C.H.I.C.) for cleanup along the roadsides of Sheldon Road beginning at Market Street and ending at Woodforest Boulevard for approximately one mile for the term of October 29, 2024 - September 1, 2026.
- 477. Request for approval to update the fund code from fund 1070 to fund 1000 for one position effective December 14, 2024.
- 478. Request for approval of two positions effective December 14, 2024 to meet staffing requirements.
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- 479. Request that the County Judge execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Harris County and Barrett Economic & Community Development Organization (BECDO) for the 2025 Barrett Youth Enrichment Summer Camp.
- 480. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Dyess Park Water Well project for an amount of $250,000 and request for approval of Commercial Paper funding in the amount of $250,000.
- 481. Request for approval to accept from the Houston-Galveston Area Council the donation of ten units of pet waste stations, signs and waste bags with an estimated value of $2,990 to be used at Dennis Johnston Park.
- 482. Request for approval to accept from the Lake Houston Garden Club the donation of a check for $1,841 for a memorial bench in memory of Catherine (Enell) Scott Cooper to be installed at I. T. May Park.
- 483. Request for approval to accept an affidavit and petition submitted by the residents of The Woodlands Creekside Park West Section 41 requesting to lower the speed limit from 30 mph to 20 mph.
- 484. Request for approval of the Civic Art Proposal templates for Barrett and Highlands Communities.
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- 485. Request for approval to accept from Orange Barrel Media the donation of digital advertising space on full-motion interactive kiosks in 12 locations in Precinct 4 to display the Precinct 4 Healthy Parks Plan survey flyer/QR code.
- 486. Request for approval to accept from Connor Ho the donation of five (5) nesting boxes with an estimated total value of $600.00 as an Eagle Scout Project to be used at John Paul Landing Park.
- 487. Request for approval to accept from Kari Kirkham, on behalf of the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, Buffalo Trail Community, the donation of a memorial Mexican plum tree with a value of $135.30 to be planted at Molly Pryor Memorial Orchard.
- 488. Request for approval to rename the Alief Linear Forest located in unincorporated Harris County to Barbara Quattro Alief Forest.
- 543 Miscellaneous
- 489. Request by Coats|Rose for approval of a resolution for the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds by HHA Fountainview PFC for the Louetta Farms Apartments.
- 490. Request by the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) that the Court approve amended Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation By-Laws. The amended By-Laws were approved by the HCSCC Board of Directors on November 20, 2024.
- 491. Request for approval of payment of fees for legal services in the amount of $7,500 to Josh Schaffer, PLLC for representation of a county employee in connection with certain legal proceedings.
- 492. Request for approval of payment of fees for legal services in the amount of $116,075.00 to Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, LLP for representation of eleven current and former county employees in connection with certain legal proceedings.
- 493. Request for approval of payment of fees for legal services in the amount of $100,189.45 to Locke, Lord, LLP for representation of a county employee in connection with certain legal proceedings.
- 550 Public Hearings
- 494. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for a public hearing, pursuant to Chapter 311.003 of Texas Tax Code, for the purpose of establishing Reinvestment Zone Number Two, Harris County, Texas.
- 552 Transmittals
- 495. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration providing an update on the commitment and obligation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF).
- 496. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the monthly report describing progress in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund administration, in accordance with guidance from Commissioners Court.
- 497. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of updates on the Harris County Climate Justice Plan development.
- 498. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of an assessment by the Texas Department of Insurance that designates Harris County’s self-insured workers’ compensation program as a High Performer for 2024.
- 499. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of October 30-November 28, 2024.
- 500. Transmittal by Human Resources and Talent of changes to classifications on certain positions.
- 501. Transmittal by Human Resources and Talent that a report on the completion of cybersecurity training by Harris County employees for 2024 was submitted to the Texas Department of Information Resources as required by Section 2054.5191 of the Texas Government Code.
- 502. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Total Contracting Limited, in connection with the construction of Sidewalk and Park Project Addicks Clodine - Westpark Sidewalk, Job No. 23/0235, UPIN 20103N302902, Precinct 4.
- 503. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Statewide Traffic Signal Company, in connection with Traffic Signal - Cypress North Houston Road at Barker Trace Drive - 2022, Job No. 23/0341, UPIN 23035MF2NM01, Precinct 3.
- 504. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Texas Materials Group, Inc., in connection with Asphalt Package 2023-1, Job No. 23/0143, UPIN 23103MF2VW01, Precinct 3.
- 505. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with ECM Construction LLC, in connection with Sidewalks and Undercrossing Project - Bellaire, Job No. 23/0122, UPIN 20103N302902, Precinct 4.
- 506. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Centennial Contractors LLC, for the HCCO Civil Courthouse Level 3, 6, & 7 Renovation project, UPIN 23515MF2N801, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18.37%, MWDBE Current Participation: 38.51%.
- 507. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of December 2024 Status Update for the 2018 Harris County Subdivision Drainage Improvement Program.
- 508. 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.
- 509. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of the Community Flood Resilience Task Force Annual Report.
- 510. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a substantial completion certificate with Lecon, Inc., for the Zube Storm Water Detention Basin Phase 3 (Project ID L500-01-00-E003, Job No. 21/0240, Precinct 4).
- 511. Transmittal by Public Health Services of The Impacts of Excessive Heat Report.
- 512. Transmittal by Public Health Services of a report on substance use within Harris County, including fatal and non-fatal overdose data, most commonly seen substances causing death, and demographic trends of overdoses in youth and in adults.
- 513. Transmittal by Public Health Services of a report on formal agreements with local spay and neuter organizations.
- 514. Transmittal by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults of the FY24 Annual Report.
- 515. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the October 29, 2024 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
- 516. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the November 7, 2024 Business Court Meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
- 517. Transmittal by the District Clerk’s Office of certified copy of an order from the Board of District Judges for the purpose of re-appointing the County Auditor for Harris County.
- 518. Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial report for the month of September 2024.
- 519. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for landscape and irrigation maintenance services for Precinct 2 (240388).
- 520. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for roadway reconstruction of the Market Street Corridor from Bayway Drive to West Sterling Avenue for Precinct 2 (240400).
- 521. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage improvements in the Creel Country Estates Subdivision (2018) for Precinct 2 (240406).
- 522. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for hygiene products, clothing, mattresses and linens, and related items for the Juvenile Probation Department (240073).
- 523. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for repair parts, labor, services and related items for Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Toyota, and Stellantis automobiles and light, medium, heavy-duty trucks for Harris County (240220).
- 524. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage improvements for Cedar Bayou Park East and West Subdivision - 2018 for Precinct 2 (240408).
- 525. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for inmate uniforms and related items for the Sheriff's Office (240379).
- 526. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for electric forklifts for the Flood Control District (240362).
- 527. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for maintenance and repair of petroleum storage tank systems and related items for Harris County (240222).
- 528. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of negotiated pricing of the executed amendment with TXU Energy Retail Company LLC and Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC for electricity for Harris County and the Sports and Convention Corporation for the period of June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026 (220237), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 529. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $173,705.78 from the sale of surplus and confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and Houston Auto Auction for the period of October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024.
- 530. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened November 18 and 25, and December 2 and 9, 2024.
- 531. Transmittal by the County Judge of letter, sent pursuant to section 303.042(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, advising of development of Ariza Park Row, 1100 Blackhaw St, Houston, TX 77079.
- 532. Transmittal by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 of the Clean Streets, Safe Neighborhoods Civic Art Initiative proposal for the neighborhoods of Alief, Gulfton, and Sharpstown.
- 591 Executive Session
- 592 The Commissioners Court may go into executive session, if necessary, pursuant to chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, for one or more of the following reasons: (1) consultation with the County Attorney to seek or receive legal advice or consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation; (2) discussion about the value or transfer of real property; (3) discussion about a prospective gift or donation; (4) consideration of specific personnel matters; (5) discussion about security personnel or devices; or (6) discussion of certain economic development matters. The Commissioners Court may announce that it will go into executive session on any item listed on this agenda if the subject matter is permitted for a closed session by provisions of chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
- 533. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Russell Rau, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Board of Managers, for a term ending December 10, 2026.
- 534. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Tammi Wallace, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Women’s Commission for a term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
- 535. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Dr. Jenny McGown, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 3, to the Harris County Safe School Commission, Position 3, for a term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
- 536. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris County Safe School Commission, Position 4, for a term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
- 537. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointments of Ashlyn Morton and Ngoc Ho to the Harris County Safe School Commission, Positions 6 and 7, for terms beginning January 1, 2025, as recommended by the commission.
- 538. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Morell Jenkins to the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission, Position 10, for a term ending December 31, 2025, as recommended by the board.
- 539. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Brandy A. Cerna, Daniel Garcia, and Leslie K. Heinsohn to the Friends of CountyPets Board for terms ending December 10, 2027, as recommended by Public Health Services.
- 540. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Commissioner Lesley Briones, with Commissioner Tom Ramsey as alternate, and reappointment of Commissioner Adrian Garcia, with Commissioner Rodney Ellis as alternate, as Harris County’s representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council General Assembly and Board of Directors for terms ending December 31, 2025.
- 541. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Carlos A. Duarte to the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission, Position 4, for a term ending December 10, 2026.
- 542. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Carrie Rai to the Harris County Housing Authority Board, Position 4, for a term ending December 10, 2026.
- 543. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Mark Griffin, Buck Tadlock, Gary Scheibe, and Clayton Pace to the Houston Ship Channel Security District Board of Directors for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
- 544. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Patrick Mandapaka and alternate member Kristian Heighway, nominees from the County Judge, to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Advisory Committee for terms ending January 31, 2026.
- 545. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Commissioner Adrian Garcia, with alternate delegate Milton Rahman, and reappointment of Commissioner Lesley Briones, with alternate delegate Roberto Treviño, as Harris County’s representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Policy Council for terms ending December 31, 2025.
- 546. Request by Housing and Community Development (HCD) for an Executive Session to authorize HCD to negotiate terms for a purchase agreement using CDBG-DR Program Income to acquire, on behalf of the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation (the “HFC”), a tract of land within Harris County to be used for a multi-family housing development. CDBG-DR Program Income, in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 would be transferred, pursuant to an approved Subrecipient Agreement, to the HFC (or, at the election of the HFC, to the applicable title company).
- 547. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071, Government Code, for approval of an agreement between Harris County and DeDe Church & Associates, LLC for consulting services.
- 548. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to § 551.071, Government Code, for discussion and possible action including approval of a settlement with Kroger as it relates to Texas opioid multi-district litigation in the matter of County of Harris v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2017-82618, in the 152nd District Court of Harris County, Texas and authorization to execute the related Settlement Participation and Release forms.
- 609 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 610 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.
- 549. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to negotiate with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for Professional Architectural/Engineering Services for 9600 West Little York Road - Bane Park - Renovation Improvements - 2024 in Precinct 1.
- 550. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) in the amount of $415,016.48 for Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program Compliance Services provided during FY2025.
- 551. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit a renewal application to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for grant funds in the amount of $16.3 million, with no required match, for the Family Planning Program Grant.
- 552. Request by Public Health Services for approval of a subrecipient agreement with Christ Clinic in the amount of $100,000 for the Harris County Public Health Capacity Strengthening Program.
- 553. Request by Public Health Services for approval of a subrecipient agreement with the African American Male Wellness Agency in the amount of $100,000 for the Harris County Public Health Capacity Strengthening Program.
- 554. Request by Public Health Services for approval of a subrecipient agreement with the Texas Federation of the People Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $100,000 for the Harris County Public Health Capacity Strengthening Program.
- 555. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the Asian American Peace Officers’ Association (AAPOA) the donation of twenty-three (23) seat cushion shields in honor of Deputy Fernando Esqueda.
- 556. Transmittal by the Sheriff’s Office of the software renewal with Northpointe, Inc. dba equivant, a Delaware Corporation for the Jail Classification system for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.
- 557. Request by the County Clerk that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement between Harris County and GuardTexas, Inc. in the amount of $33,206.25 for armed guard services for the Harris County Elections Warehouse located at 15600 Morales, Houston, Texas, 77032 from October 18, 2024 through October 31, 2024.
- 558. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement of a Lawsuit concerning Ashley Manning v. Harris County, Texas; Case No. 2022-12680; In the 157th District Court of Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 22TOR0049.
- 559. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing the Agreement between Harris County and Harris County Housing Authority for Legal Services to the Harris County Housing Authority.
- 560. Request by the County Attorney for an Order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in various County, District Courts and So. District TX-Houston.
- 561. Request by the County Courts for approval of a resolution in support of the creation of County Civil Court at Law 5.
- 562. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s September 2024 Report.
- 563. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with AJB Construction, Inc. for flooring installation, maintenance and related items for Harris County for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, at a cost of $788,839, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220318), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWDBE Current Participation: 27%.
- 564. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of best evaluated response(s) and authorize negotiations with Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Active Shooter Training Facility for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240302), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
- 565. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Sprint Sand & Clay, LLC in the amount of $4,347,168 for drainage improvements at Wortham Estates Subdivision (2018) for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240237), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30.79%.
- 566. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Gulf Coast for Type B and Type D hot-mix asphaltic concrete and related items for Precinct 4 through October 10, 2025, at a cost of $ 1,441,904 (220303), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 567. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of utilization of a OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program contract with W. W. Grainger, Inc. in the estimated amount of $6,700,000 for Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) supplies, parts, equipment, materials and related services for Harris County for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027 with two (2) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 568. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Outreach Strategists LLC and Proscalar, LLC for advertising services and related items for Harris County for the period of December 10, 2024 - December 9, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (220234), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%.
- 569. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a public health or safety exemption purchase on the basis of low quote from CFG Industries, L.L.C. in the amount of $596,340 for the project price, with bonding in the amount of $14,909 for emergency tank repairs at the Harris County Jail for the Office of the County Engineer, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received for the project price.
- 570. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Rosemary Valdes for 18 years of dedicated service to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences and the citizens of Harris County.
- 571. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to submit a grant application on behalf of Constable, Precinct 7 to the Texas Department of Transportation from the FY2026 General Grants program in the amount of $423,712.08 with a local match of $136,888.03 for a total of $560,600.11 with an indirect cost rate of 10% for the Precinct 7 Motorcycle Program; the program aims to reduce traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities in the Precinct 7 service area.
- 572. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and Harris County - Houston Sports Authority for the Houston Loves Teachers Program.
- 573. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on the ACCESS program.
- 574. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion of Harris County’s involvement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 287(g) program.
- 575. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on contracts with The Alliance.
- 639 Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
- 577. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc. in the amount of $672,120 for professional engineering services for construction materials testing for the Westfield Estates Sanitary Sewer System Project for the Office of the County Engineer (ARPA) for the period of December 10, 2024 - December 9, 2026 (240300), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 578. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with First3Years to update the Scope of Work (Exhibit A) for programs or interventions to be funded by the Harris County Early Childhood Impact Fund to improve early childhood health and development outcomes, reduce disparities, and generate evidence to better meet the needs of young children and their families for Harris County for the period of February 22, 2022 - September 30, 2025, at no cost to the County (200315).
- 579. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. in the additional amount of $51,706 for additional services for professional engineering and consulting services for feasibility and design of Westfield Estates wastewater for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of May 16, 2023 - December 31, 2026 (220154), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWDBE Current Participation: 18.6%.
- 580. Transmittal by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 of the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Civic Art proposal for the Sunnyside and Cypress Station neighborhoods.
- 644 Adjournment.
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- 1414 Commissioner, Precinct 2
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- 1569 Commissioner, Precinct 4
- 1571 COVID-19
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- 1580 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 2:32 P.M. and returned at 2:33 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 1583 County Administration
- 20. Request for discussion and possible action regarding Harris County jail population, staffing, conditions, and other issues.
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- 21. Request for discussion and possible action regarding an update on the Jail Infrastructure Governance Advisory Committee.
- 20. Request for discussion and possible action regarding Harris County jail population, staffing, conditions, and other issues.
- 21. Request for discussion and possible action regarding an update on the Jail Infrastructure Governance Advisory Committee.
- 20. Request for discussion and possible action regarding Harris County jail population, staffing, conditions, and other issues.
- 21. Request for discussion and possible action regarding an update on the Jail Infrastructure Governance Advisory Committee.
- 1601 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 1603 County Administration
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- 1607 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 3:28 P.M. and returned at 3:30 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 1610 County Administration
- 23. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Procure to Pay project updates.
- 23. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Procure to Pay project updates.
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- 22. Request for discussion and possible action to amend the Harris County Uniform Policies and Procedures for associated appointment processes and oversight of County Boards and Commissions.
- 1619 Commissioners Court recessed at 3:53 P.M.
- 1621 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 4:05 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones present in-person.
- 1625 County Administration
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- 1635 Management and Budget
- 30. Request for discussion and possible action for compensation and pay equity options as interim steps before the results of the countywide salary study.
- 1641 Human Resources and Talent
- 51. Request for discussion and presentation of the department head market-based salary evaluations conducted by Korn Ferry.
- 1646 Commissioners Court recessed at 4:57 P.M.
- 1649 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 5:13 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones present in-person.
- 1655 County Engineer
- 1675 Economic Equity and Opportunity
- 1681 Universal Services
- 1687 Public Health Services
- 1693 Constables
- 1697 Sheriff
- 251. Request for approval of two positions effective December 14, 2024.
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- 1701 Grants
- 1703 Auditor
- 302. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
- 1706 Sheriff
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- 1710 Purchasing
- 1716 Commissioner, Precinct 1
- 1721 Commissioner, Precinct 4
- 1724 Miscellaneous
- 1732 Management and Budget
- 1737 Human Resources and Talent
- 1743 Management and Budget
- 1749 Human Resources and Talent
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- 1760 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 6:14 P.M. and returned at 6:17 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 1763 Transmittals
- 1769 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 1787 Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
- 1794 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 6:29 P.M. for Items 141, 144, 257, and 548.
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- 1796 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 7:12 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones present in-person.
- 1799 County Engineer
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- 1805 County Attorney
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- 1815 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 7:13 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 December 10, 2024. On this the 23rd day of January, 2025. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy