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Name: Harris County Commissioners Court
Start: 2024-10-29
Location: 1001 Preston, 1st Floor

October 29, 2024 ·10:00 AM Closed

1001 Preston, 1st Floor

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Agenda — 652 items

1 Public Notice
2 October 24, 2024 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 24-6506
3 Opening Prayer
4 Pastor Samuel Smith of Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church in Houston introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 1.
5 Pledges of Allegiance
6 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
7 Appearances before court
8 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.
9 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
9 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a regular session at 10:08 A.M. All court members were present in-person.
10 Resolutions
1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Dan Reilly for 31 years at the National Weather Service. 24-6883 approved Pass
2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Leigh Gaskin for more than 34 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Harris County. 24-6884 approved Pass
12 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the Court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
3. Request by the County Judge and Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a joint resolution requesting Harris Health designate its Center for Accelerating Health Equity as the Sheila Jackson Lee Center for Accelerating Health Equity. 24-6882 approved Pass
4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Mrs. Cleo Woodard Thomas. 24-6948 approved Pass
5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing the month of November as American Diabetes Month. 24-6949 approved Pass
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6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution promoting road safety. 24-6926 approved Pass
1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Dan Reilly for 31 years at the National Weather Service. 24-6883
7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the month of October as Women’s Small Business Month. 24-6777 approved Pass
17 Emergency/Supplemental items
8. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the life and activism of Lilly Ledbetter. 24-6778 approved Pass
446. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating J. Kent Friedman for his dedicated service as Chairman of the Board of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA). 24-6994
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9. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of an order authorizing an amendment to a subaward with Elite Research LLC. under Job No. 210317, to extend vendor’s service until October 31, 2026, and increase the amount of funding available by an additional $421,307 with an amended scope of services, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-6573 approved Pass
3. Request by the County Judge and Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a joint resolution requesting Harris Health designate its Center for Accelerating Health Equity as the Sheila Jackson Lee Center for Accelerating Health Equity. 24-6882
10. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the University of Houston, Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality (UH IRWGS), evaluators of the Early REACH program, to update Exhibit B (Budget) to a milestone-based billing structure. 24-6576 approved Pass
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11. Request by Public Health Services for approval of one position in the IDCU COVID CARES/Expansion grant effective November 2, 2024 to support the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance & Emerging Diseases. 24-6910 approved Pass
12. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to allocate $1,300,000 of Flex Funds to secure real estate project management, advisory and brokerage, appraisal, legal, and environmental consulting services to aid in the acquisition of potential properties deemed beneficial for the expansion of affordable housing throughout Harris County. 24-6671 approved Pass
23 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 10:54 A.M. and returned at 10:56 A.M. She did not miss any vote.
13. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of 22 organization’s projects for the Community Facilities and Infrastructure Investments Program designed to improve operational capacity to increase service delivery for food distribution, housing assistance, healthcare supports and refuge from domestic/sexual violence. 24-6675 approved Pass
14. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with PeopleFund to update terms for Revolving Loan Fund Program for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the extended period of May 7, 2029 - October 1, 2029, with no increase in the total contract amount (230451), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-6747 approved Pass
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15. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to a professional services exemption agreement with Forensic Radiology Group, LLC in the additional amount of $39,000 to compensate for services quoted in the Master Agreement for forensic radiology consulting and training services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of March 26, 2024 - March 25, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-6754 approved Pass
16. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The Houston Area Community Services, Inc. dba Avenue 360 Health and Wellness to decrease funds by $29,000 for permanent supportive housing and associated supportive services to meet gaps in the Homeless Response System for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 (210124), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-6771 approved Pass
4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Mrs. Cleo Woodard Thomas. 24-6948
17. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Texas Children’s Hospital to extend the term and update the budget 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 November 14, 2025 - July 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (200315). 24-6790 approved Pass
5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing the month of November as American Diabetes Month. 24-6949
18. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Rupani Foundation for pilot or expand early childhood programs through the Early Childhood Impact Fund for Harris County for the extended period of May 16, 2025 - July 16, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (220410), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-6827 approved Pass
6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution promoting road safety. 24-6926
19. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with HVJ Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services for construction materials testing for the Westfield Estates Sanitary Sewer System Project for the Office of the County Engineer (ARPA), 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 (240300), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6846 approved Pass
7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the month of October as Women’s Small Business Month. 24-6777
20. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to CE Barker Ltd. in the amount of $21,206,362 for construction of a sanitary sewer system, lift station, and force main for the Westfield Estates Subdivision in Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240313), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.82%. 24-6859 approved Pass
8. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the life and activism of Lilly Ledbetter. 24-6778
21. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Ardurra Group, Inc. for construction management and inspection services of single-family housing rehabilitation properties for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026 at a cost of $2,470,989 (220306), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 40%. 24-6872 approved Pass
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33 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 11:53 A.M. and returned at 11:55 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
22. Request for discussion and possible action on a program proposal for the Harris County M/WBE Scorecard to assess implementation of the Minority & Women-Owned-Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program across Harris County departments. 24-6770 approved Pass
23. Request for discussion and possible action related to proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas. 24-6844 approved Pass
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37 Management and Budget
25. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest. 24-6709 approved Pass
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26. 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 $73,316 and three workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $4,043; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $91,185; denial of 105 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute two releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $1,083 in connection with property damage claims. 24-6856 approved Pass
27. Request for approval of the first amendment to the interlocal agreement between Harris County, Texas; The Harris Center for Mental Health & IDD; and Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for Electronic Medical Record software subscription, support, and maintenance. 24-6516 approved Pass
28. Request for approval to self-insure the bond requirement for the Purchasing Agent in accordance with Section 88.008 of the Texas Local Government Code. 24-6537 approved Pass
29. Request for approval of the eighth amendment to the agreement between Harris County and The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to allow for the lump sum payment of The Harris Center’s FY25 Budget allocation. 24-6545 approved Pass
30. Request for approval of recommendations on departmental FY25 carry forward requests from FY24. 24-6628 approved Pass
31. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the Elevator Repair and Renovations Countywide project in the additional amount of $1,150,000 for a total CP funding of $12,820,000. 24-6714 approved Pass
32. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the eCitation with Digital Signature project in the additional amount of $1,145,000 for a total CP funding of $8,505,000. 24-6713 approved Pass
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33. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the JWEB Modernization project in the initial amount of $1,500,000. 24-6715 approved Pass
34. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Radio Replacement and Purchase Program project in the additional amount of $3,875,000 for a total CP funding of $42,640,000. 24-6716 approved Pass
35. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 24-6921 approved Pass
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36. Request for discussion and possible action to engage Korn Ferry to conduct a market salary analysis for department heads appointed by independent boards or Commissioners Court. 24-6681 approved Pass
37. Request for approval of the department name change from Human Resources and Risk Management to Human Resources and Talent. 24-6721 approved Pass
38. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions. 24-6542 approved Pass
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39. Request for approval of a change in contract with Texas Wall & Landscape, LLC, in connection with Townsen Park-n-Ride Multimodal Connector, adding 19 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $98,306.00, Job No. 23/0268-1, UPIN 14104MF0AV01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 3%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%. 24-6552 approved Pass
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40. Request for approval of a change in contract with Earth Builders, LP, in connection with John Paul Landing, North Basin Cell, Phase 3, with an addition in the amount of $498,276.00, Job No. 23/0263-1, UPIN 211033020802-3, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 29%, MWDBE Current Participation: 25.07%. 24-6553 approved Pass
41. Request for approval of a change in contract with D&W Contractors, Inc., in connection with Sidewalk - Woodforest Boulevard Phase II - 2022, adding 8 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 24/0018-1, UPIN 22102MF28U02, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWDBE Current Participation: 56.90%. 24-6554 approved Pass
42. Request for approval of a change in contract with McKenna Contracting, Inc., in connection with Gene Green Park - All Inclusive Playground - 2022, with an addition in the amount of $16,245.00, Job No. 23/0491-1, UPIN 23101MF2PJ01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 21%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%. 24-6555 approved Pass
43. Request for approval of a change in contract with McKenna Contracting, Inc., in connection with final construction of Binford Circle Park Playground - 2022, adding 116 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 23/0086-1, UPIN 23104MF2UD01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 11%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-6556 approved Pass
44. Request for approval of a change in contract with Frost Construction Co., Inc., in connection with 15430 East Freeway 'IH-10E' - East Harris County Healthcare and Social Services Hub - 2024, adding 78 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $379,738.75, UPIN 21102MF1QB01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWDBE Current Participation: 16%. 24-6571 approved Pass
45. Request for approval of a change in contract with Amtech Elevator Services in connection with 1111 Fannin - Elevator Modernization - 2024, with an addition in the amount of $218,000.00, UPIN 24035MF3BW01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 3%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%. 24-6572 approved Pass
46. Request for approval of a change in contract with J Rivas Construction, LLC in connection with final On-Call - Maintenance - Storm Drain Repair, Precinct 1 -2021, with a deduction in the amount of $59,025.45, Job No. 21/0301-1, UPIN 22101MF2C901, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWDBE Current Participation: 92.77%. 24-6732 approved Pass
47. 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. 23/0028-4, UPIN 19101MF13601, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 21%, MWDBE Current Participation: 25.80%. 24-6614 approved Pass
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48. Request for approval of plat Grove Oaks AHC. Consultant, BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP, Precinct 1. 24-6578 approved Pass
49. Request for approval of plat IMS Pro Reserve. Consultant, PRO-SURV, Precinct 1. 24-6579 approved Pass
50. Request for approval of plat Guzman Replat of Elena Fruit and Cotton Farms. Consultant, SURVEY 1, INC., Precinct 2. 24-6580 approved Pass
51. Request for approval of plat Cardenas Storage. Consultant, PRO-SURV, Precinct 3. 24-6581 approved Pass
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52. Request for approval of plat Cedar Pointe Recreation Reserve Sec 1. Consultant, MILLER SURVEY, Precinct 3. 24-6582 approved Pass
53. Request for approval of plat Cedar Pointe Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $5,090.00. Consultant, MILLER SURVEY, Precinct 3. 24-6583 approved Pass
54. Request for approval of plat East Lake Houston Parkway And Reserves with a financial surety in the amount of $2,040.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3. 24-6584 approved Pass
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55. Request for approval of plat Gruller. Consultant, GRULLER SURVEYING, LLC, Precinct 3. 24-6585 approved Pass
56. Request for approval of plat Hernandez Properties. Consultant, OWENS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LLC, Precinct 3. 24-6586 approved Pass
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57. Request for approval of plat Holzwarth Logistics Center. Consultant, MBCO ENGINEERING + SURVEYING, Precinct 3. 24-6587 approved Pass
421. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Paul Puente, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Hospital District Board of Trustees, dba Harris Health System Board, for a term ending October 29, 2026. 24-6868
58. Request for approval of plat Madeer Enterprises Doerre. Consultant, ATKINSON ENGINEERS, Precinct 3. 24-6588 approved Pass
422. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Robert Belt, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 3, to the Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Board, for a term ending October 29, 2030. 24-6869
59. Request for approval of plat Marvida Sec 18 Partial Replat No 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,360.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3. 24-6589 approved Pass
423. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Debra Blacklock-Sloan, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the African American Cultural Heritage Commission, Position 4, for a term ending October 29, 2026. 24-6870
60. Request for approval of plat Miramesa Commercial Reserve Sec 1 Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 3. 24-6590 approved Pass
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61. Request for approval of plat Scotts Bend Sec 2 Final Plat with a financial surety in the amount of $2,685.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3. 24-6591 approved Pass
23. Request for discussion and possible action related to proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas. 24-6844
62. Request for approval of plat Synova Drive Street Dedication and Detention Reserve with a financial surety in the amount of $2,200.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3. 24-6592 approved Pass
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63. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 40 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,170.00. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED, INC., Precinct 4. 24-6593 approved Pass
78 Public Hearing for Item 387 was from 12:39 P.M. through 12:40 P.M.
64. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Spring Bloom Drive Street Dedication Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,220.00. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED, INC., Precinct 4. 24-6594 approved Pass
65. Request for approval of plat Elyson Sec 59 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,865.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4. 24-6595 approved Pass
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66. Request for approval of plat Harris County MUD No 171 Water Well No 9. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4. 24-6596 approved Pass
67. Request for approval of plat Home Run Eldridge. Consultant, TEXAS LAND MAPS, Precinct 4. 24-6597 approved Pass
68. Request for approval of plat J H Hacketts Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, DARAM ENGINEERS, INC., Precinct 4. 24-6598 approved Pass
83 Public Hearing for Item 388 was from 12:40 P.M. through 12:41 P.M.
69. Request for approval of plat JDS Hopfe Road Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,720.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 4. 24-6599 approved Pass
70. Request for approval of plat Katy ISD Elementary No 47. Consultant, WEST BELT SURVEYING, INC., Precinct 4. 24-6600 approved Pass
71. Request for approval of plat Little Ricefield Village. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 4. 24-6601 approved Pass
72. Request for approval of plat Mangat and Agarwal Estates Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, MORALES ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, LLC, Precinct 4. 24-6602 approved Pass
73. Request for approval of plat Paloma Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $9,755.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 4. 24-6603 approved Pass
74. Request for approval to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Civitas Engineering Group, Inc., for sidewalk improvements in the amount of $540,651.00 for the Cypress Station Area Phase 2 project, UPIN 24101MF3E401, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%. 24-6611 approved Pass
75. Request for approval to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Isani Consultants, L.P., for Drainage Improvements in the amount of $810,000.00 for the McNair Area - 2024, UPIN 24102MF3DT01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%. 24-6613 approved Pass
76. Request for approval to execute a Professional Services Agreement with BGE, Inc., for Construction Phase Services in the amount of $75,000.00, for the Sierra Ranch and Stonefield Terrace Sec 3 Subdivisions Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF12E01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6607 approved Pass
77. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for seventeen (17) streetlights on Battlebell Road, subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 24-6620 approved Pass
78. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for two hundred fifteen (215) streetlights in Various Locations- Beaumont Place, Battlebell, Erwin, and Jones, subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 24-6621 approved Pass
79. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for twenty-three (23) streetlights on Haile, Landmark and Uvalde, subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 24-6622 approved Pass
80. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for forty-four (44) streetlights on Lillja Road, subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 24-6623 approved Pass
81. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for six (6) streetlights on Pine Desert Ln., subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 24-6625 approved Pass
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82. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for eight (8) streetlights on Space Center Blvd., subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 24-6627 approved Pass
83. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for twelve (12) streetlights on Sweeney Rd., subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 24-6630 approved Pass
84. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for forty-six (46) streetlights on Space Center Blvd., subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 24-6566 approved Pass
85. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for nineteen (19) streetlights on Thompson, subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 24-6632 approved Pass
86. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for six (6) streetlights on Twinbrooke, subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 24-6633 approved Pass
87. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for thirty-eight (38) streetlights on Woodforest Blvd., subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 24-6634 approved Pass
88. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for nine (9) streetlights on Yale St., subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 24-6635 approved Pass
89. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Balmoral Lt, LLC, A Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,400.00 for Greens Road Street Dedication Sec 3, Precinct 3. 24-6631 approved Pass
90. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for WLH Communities - Texas, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,200.00 for Bridge Creek Sec 9, Precinct 3. 24-6626 approved Pass
91. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,795.00 for Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 61, Precinct 3. 24-6629 approved Pass
92. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD., A Texas Limited Partnership D/B/A Friendswood Development Company, Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District and Beazer Homes Texas, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,000.00 for Ashbel Crossing Section 1 Final Plat, Precinct 3. 24-6624 approved Pass
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93. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD., A Texas Limited Partnership D/B/A Friendswood Development Company in the amount of $4,560.00 for Sterling Point Sec 2 Final Plat, Precinct 3. 24-6636 approved Pass
94. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd., A Texas Limited Partnership D/B/A Friendswood Development Company in the amount of $2,885.00 for Sterling Point Sec 5 Final Plat, Precinct 3. 24-6637 approved Pass
95. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd., A Texas Limited Partnership D/B/A Friendswood Development Company in the amount of $2,470.00 for Wooster Crossing Sec 2 Final Plat, Precinct 3. 24-6641 approved Pass
96. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd., A Texas Limited Partnership D/B/A Friendswood Development Company in the amount of $3,120.00 for Sterling Point Sec 6 Final Plat, Precinct 3. 24-6638 approved Pass
97. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for CW SCOA West, L.P., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $3,920.00 for Towne Lake Sec 65, Precinct 3. 24-6639 approved Pass
98. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for CW SCOA West, L.P., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $1,925.00 for Windsong Forest Lane Street Dedication Sec 1, Precinct 3. 24-6640 approved Pass
99. 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 7101 ½ Fairbanks North Houston Road, Houston, TX 77040 for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 23101MF2S201, Precinct 1. 24-6570 approved Pass
100. 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 18835 ½ West Lake Houston Parkway, Humble, Texas 77346 (intersection of West Lake Houston Parkway at Lonesome Woods Trail) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Traffic Signal - Rebuilds of Five locations on West Lake Houston Parkway, UPIN 23103MF2TM01, Precinct 3. 24-6655 approved Pass
101. 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 20003 ½ West Lake Houston Parkway, Humble, Texas 77346 (intersection of West Lake Houston Parkway at Firesign Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Traffic Signal - Rebuilds of Five locations on West Lake Houston Parkway, UPIN 23103MF2TM01, Precinct 3. 24-6682 approved Pass
102. 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 20664 ½ West Lake Houston Parkway, Humble, Texas 77346 (intersection of West Lake Houston Parkway at Upper Lake Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Traffic Signal - Rebuilds of Five locations on West Lake Houston Parkway, UPIN 23103MF2TM01, Precinct 3. 24-6683 approved Pass
103. 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 21102 ½ West Lake Houston Parkway, Humble, Texas 77346 (intersection of West Lake Houston Parkway at King’s River Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Traffic Signal - Rebuilds of Five locations on West Lake Houston Parkway, UPIN 23103MF2TM01, Precinct 3. 24-6684 approved Pass
104. 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 19749 ½ West Lake Houston Parkway, Humble, Texas 77346 (intersection of West Lake Houston Parkway at Pine Cup Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Traffic Signal - Rebuilds of Five locations on West Lake Houston Parkway, UPIN 23103MF2TM01, Precinct 3. 24-6685 approved Pass
105. Request for approval to execute an amendment with Brooks & Sparks, Inc., in the amount of $130,660.20 for professional engineering services to provide improvements to Telge Road Segment 6 - from 300-ft North of Grant Road to 690-ft North of SH99 - 2014, UPIN 15104MF0DN03, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%, MWDBE Current Participation: 57.28%. 24-6730 approved Pass
106. Request for approval to execute an amendment with Quiddity Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $60,000.00, for professional engineering services in connection with Edgewater Park - Improvement Plan, UPIN 23103MF2VZ01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWDBE Current Participation: 22.14%. 24-6731 approved Pass
107. Request for approval of a Second Amendment to a Lease Agreement between Harris County and Lone Star College System District DBA Lone Star College for the use and occupancy of 2316 Atascocita Rd, Humble, Texas 77396, and for the County Judge to execute the amendment to extend the term to December 31, 2024, Precinct 3. 24-6736 approved Pass
108. Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire seven (7) road easement, one (1) fee simple & one (1) temporary construction easement 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. 24-6739 approved Pass
109. Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire five (5) road easement and eight (8) fee simple tracts for the public project known as Telge Rd Segment 5 - from 1,780-ft North of Telge Ranch Rd to 300-ft North of Grant Rd - 2014, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 23103MF2QF01, Precinct 3. 24-6740 approved Pass
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110. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, in the amount of $61,152.50 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Construction Materials Testing and related services for On-Call - Maintenance - Concrete Repairs Hockley & Katy Zones - 2022, UPIN 23104MF2KB01, Precinct 4. Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6741 approved Pass
111. Request for approval to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement with the City of South Houston for traffic signal rebuild design at the intersection of College Avenue at Main Street and the intersection of College Avenue at Austin Street, UPIN 24035MF34Z01, Precinct 2. 24-6820 approved Pass
112. Request for approval to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement with Chelford One Municipal Utility District for the addition of sidewalks on the west side of Addicks Clodine Road from Ampola Drive to Alief Clodine Road with street lighting, Chelford One MUD Mission Bend Area Park - General Plan with Trails - 2023, located in Mission Bend Section 2 and Mission Bend Section 10, UPIN 24104MF3AJ01, Precinct 4. 24-6569 approved Pass
113. Request for approval to execute a Consent Agreement with ExxonMobil Pipeline Company LLC (EMPCo) to construct an existing sidewalk replacement involving the removal of a 6' asphalt trail and replacing with an 8' wide concrete sidewalk across its pipeline easement, UPIN 24102MF34401, Precinct 2. 24-6745 approved Pass
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114. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc., for Hike and Bike trail, undercrossing, and pedestrian bridge construction, UPIN 24104MF38X01, Precinct 4. 24-6821 approved Pass
115. Request for approval to have a project within Precinct 1 name changed. Additionally, all Harris County Departments including but not limited to; the County Attorney, County Auditor, County Purchasing Agent, Universal Services, and the Office of the County Engineer, will be authorized and directed to perform any and all necessary acts, within their respective duties, towards updating the project name on all pertinent documents and files, UPIN 22101MF2F801, Precinct 1. 24-6816 approved Pass
116. Request for approval to have a project within Precinct 1 name changed. Additionally, all Harris County Departments including but not limited to; the County Attorney, County Auditor, County Purchasing Agent, Universal Services, and the Office of the County Engineer, will be authorized and directed to perform any and all necessary acts, within their respective duties, towards updating the project name on all pertinent documents and files, UPIN 20101MF1JE01, Precinct 1. 24-6817 approved Pass
117. Request for approval to have a project within Precinct 1 name changed. Additionally, all Harris County Departments including but not limited to; the County Attorney, County Auditor, County Purchasing Agent, Universal Services, and the Office of the County Engineer, will be authorized and directed to perform any and all necessary acts, within their respective duties, towards updating the project name on all pertinent documents and files, UPIN 20101MF1DW01, Precinct 1. 24-6818 approved Pass
118. Request for approval to have a project within Precinct 1 name changed. Additionally, all Harris County Departments including but not limited to; the County Attorney, County Auditor, County Purchasing Agent, Universal Services, and the Office of the County Engineer, will be authorized and directed to perform any and all necessary acts, within their respective duties, towards updating the project name on all pertinent documents and files, UPIN 22101MF2EN01, Precinct 1. 24-6819 approved Pass
119. Request for approval to negotiate an on-call agreement with Asakura Robinson Company LLC for Professional Landscape Architectural and related services in connection with various projects, UPIN 25102MF3N401, Precinct 2. 24-6737 approved Pass
120. Request for approval to negotiate an on-call agreement with Amani Engineering LLC for Professional Engineering Services in connection with various projects located in Precinct 1. 24-6899 approved Pass
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121. Request for approval to negotiate an on-call agreement with Traffic Engineers, Inc dba TEI Planning + Design for Professional Engineering Services in connection with various projects located in Precinct 1. 24-6900 approved Pass
122. Request for approval to negotiate an on-call agreement with Agility Engineering and Management, Inc for Professional Engineering Services in connection with various projects located in Precinct 1. 24-6901 approved Pass
123. Request for approval to negotiate an on-call agreement with Civitas Engineering Group, Inc for Professional Engineering Services in connection with various projects located in Precinct 1. 24-6965 approved Pass
124. Request for approval to negotiate an on-call agreement with Halff Associates, Inc for Professional Engineering Services in connection with various projects located in Precinct 1, UPIN 25101MF3N601. 24-6966 approved Pass
125. Request for approval to negotiate with IDS Engineering Group, Inc. for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Roadway Maintenance - Residential Asphalt Package Channelview - 2024, UPIN 24208MF3M801, Precinct 3. 24-6608 approved Pass
126. Request for approval to negotiate with Pape Dawson Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Roadway Maintenance - Asphalt Package - 3 - 2025, UPIN 25103MF3MX01, Precinct 3. 24-6616 approved Pass
127. Request for approval to negotiate with Pape Dawson Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Roadway Maintenance - Asphalt Package -1- 2025, UPIN 25103MF3MV01, Precinct 3. 24-6612 approved Pass
128. Request for approval to negotiate with Alliance Laboratories, Inc. for professional services regarding construction materials testing for project Mound Road Extension from Greenhouse Road along Spring Dr to Cypress Dr - Segment 2, UPIN 24103MF3C501, Precinct 3. 24-6604 approved Pass
129. Request for approval to negotiate with Othon, Inc. for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Roadway Maintenance - Asphalt Package - 2 - 2025, UPIN 25103MF3MW01, Precinct 3. 24-6615 approved Pass
130. Request for approval to negotiate with UES Professional Solutions 63, LLC for professional services regarding construction materials testing for Parkway Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 (P122-00-00 Basin), UPIN 19101MF14P02, Precinct 1. 24-6605 approved Pass
131. Request for approval to negotiate with STOA International Architects for Professional Architectural/Engineering design services in connection with the new construction of a community center, parking, and associated site development in Mathews Park, UPIN 25103MF3MY01, Precinct 3. 24-6644 approved Pass
132. Request for approval to negotiate with WSB LLC for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Asphalt Rehabilitation - Campbell Road - 2025, UPIN 25103MF3N001, Precinct 3. 24-6619 approved Pass
133. Request for approval to negotiate with WSB, LLC for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Asphalt Rehabilitation - Memorial Drive between Greenbay St and West of Chimney Rock - 2024, UPIN 25103MF3MT01, Precinct 3. 24-6610 approved Pass
134. Request for approval to negotiate with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Atascocita Master Planning, Projects, and Program Management Project, UPIN 24035MF38B01, Precinct 3. 24-6902 approved Pass
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135. Request for approval to negotiate with All-Terra Engineering for professional services regarding construction materials testing for Parkway (Mobile Homes) Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF17F01, Precinct 1. 24-6606 approved Pass
136. Request for approval to negotiate with Othon, Inc. for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Roadway Maintenance - Asphalt Package - 4 - 2025, UPIN 25103MF3MZ01, Precinct 3. 24-6618 approved Pass
137. Request for approval to extend the commercial office agreement between Harris County and State of Texas acting by and through the Texas Facilities Commission, for and on behalf of the occupying agency, the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) for the use and occupancy of 2525 Murworth, Houston, Texas 77054, Precinct 1 and the County Judge execute the Lease Renewal Amendment for the term of August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2029. 24-6735 approved Pass
138. Request for approval to accept from Roger W. Gimblet and Beckie L. Gimblet a real estate dedication of a 0.0155 of an acre of land, tract number 3, for public purpose for the benefit of the traveling public, UPIN 23103MF2Q801, Precinct 3. 24-6738 approved Pass
139. Request for approval of the expenditure of funds with Ernst & Young, LLP, in the amount of $720,000.00 for consulting services to perform an assessment of Harris County’s Permitting fees for the period of November 2024 - February 2025 in connection with an agreement approved by Commissioners Court on March 22, 2022 (Job No. 21-0317), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 12.81%. 24-6792 approved Pass
140. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #422-A for Lakewood Pines Sec 15, Precinct 3. 24-6742 approved Pass
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142. Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by Scientech Engineers, Inc., for Roadway - Reconstruction of Navigation Boulevard from Lockwood Drive to Mack Street 2021, UPIN 22102MF2D601, Precinct 2. 24-6565 no action
143. Request for approval for the county to participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans to take place from November 7-13, 2024, at the cost of $30,000.00 in Precinct 1. 24-6549 approved Pass
144. Request for approval for the sale by Harris County, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas of a 0.199 acre tract of land to 15535 JARVIS, LLC, a Texas limited liability company from the Precinct 3 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract Jarvis Business Park for the appraised value of $43,300.00 and that the County Judge execute the Assignment, Sale and Conveyance of Easement, UPIN 24103MF2ZK01, Precinct 3. 24-6734 approved Pass
145. Request that the County Judge or Commissioner execute the On-Site Activity Reporting System (OARS) Designee(s) form as the Responsible Official to assign a designated representative and an alternate designated representative to access and enter On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit reviews and inspection data into OARS as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). 24-6729 approved Pass
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146. Request for approval of an agreement with AIG Technical Services, LLC, in the amount of $500,000, for engineering services to provide hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for Flood Control District projects (Project ID Z100-00-00-P001, Agreement No. 2024-49, Countywide, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%). 24-6748 approved Pass
147. Request for approval of an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., in the amount of $1,460,136 for engineering services to provide design, bidding, and construction phase engineering services in support of the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 2 Compartment 2 on HCFCD Unit P500-06-00 (Greens Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-34, Project ID P500-06-00-E007, Agreement No. 2024-68, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.84%). 24-6751 approved Pass
148. Request for approval of an agreement with Fox Television Stations, LLC, on behalf of its station KRIV, for sharing meteorological and hydrological data on a near real time transmission feed (Agreement No. 2024-65, Countywide). 24-6749 approved Pass
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149. Request for approval of a hiking trail agreement with Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy, to construct and maintain a public hiking trail on HCFCD Unit D512-00-00 (Brays Bayou Watershed HCFCD Unit D512-01-00, Agreement No. 1541, Precinct 1). 24-6750 approved Pass
150. Request for approval of a bridge agreement with the City of Deer Park, to construct and maintain a public pedestrian bridge across HCFCD Unit B114-00-00 approximately 1,700 feet upstream of Glenwood Avenue approximately 229 feet in length (Armand Bayou Watershed, Agreement No. 1540, Precinct 2). 24-6752 approved Pass
151. Request for approval of change in contract No. 1 with Main Lane Industries, Ltd., for the Cloverleaf Area Drainage Improvements, adding 35 calendar days (Greens Bayou and Carpenters Bayou Watersheds, Bond ID Z-02, Project ID N100-00-00-E001, Job No. 23/0118, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 25%, MWDBE Current Participation: 57.3%). 24-6756 approved Pass
152. Request for approval of change in contract No. 2 with Environmental Allies, Inc., for the Morningside Place Drainage Project, adding 10 calendar days (Clear Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-01, Project ID A135-01-00-E001, Job No. 23/0025, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 22%, MWDBE Current Participation: 35.1%). 24-6753 approved Pass
153. Request for approval of change in contract No. 4 with Lecon, Inc., for the Keegans Bayou - General Repairs - US 59 to South Dairy Ashford Road, adding 61 calendar days (Brays Bayou Watershed, Project ID D118-00-00-X009, Job No. 22/0091, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27.85%, MWDBE Current Participation: 20.21%). 24-6759 approved Pass
154. Request for approval of change in contract No. 8 with Lecon, Inc., for Major Maintenance of Cypress Creek and Tributaries Batch 3, adding 89 calendar days (Cypress Creek Watershed, Project ID K100-00-00-X087, Job No. 22/0085, Precincts 1 and 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20.5%, MWDBE Current Participation: 20.79%). 24-6755 approved Pass
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155. 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 1 fee simple tract for the public project known as Countywide Floodplain Preservation and Right-of-Way, for the purpose of floodplain preservation (Bond ID Z-01, Project ID Z100-00-00-R008, Countywide). 24-6760 approved Pass
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156. Request for approval of a lease agreement with NW Crossing Management, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, f/b/o RS NWC LLC and 290 Office Ventures, LP jointly and severally, as tenants in common of Northwest Crossing III, for the property located at 13105 Northwest Freeway, Suite 950, Houston, Texas, Harris County, Texas, for a period of 60 months in the amount of $3,806,623.70, including operating expenses (Precinct 4). 24-6643 approved Pass
157. Request for approval of a tolling service agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (Countywide). 24-6678 approved Pass
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158. Request for approval of a contract award on the basis of low bid with Times Construction, Inc. in the amount of $21,575,953 for replacement of the Lynchburg Ferry operations and maintenance building and warehouse construction and that the County Clerk execute any applicable bonds to be received (Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 12.5%). 24-6645 approved Pass
159. Request for approval to negotiate with STOA International Architects, Inc. for Professional Architecture and Engineering Services including but not limited to space planning, programming, design and construction for a new Harris County Toll Road Authority facility to be located along the proposed Hardy Downtown Connector, Houston, Texas (Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20.73%, MWDBE Current Participation: 75%). 24-6649 approved Pass
160. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Atser, LP for construction materials testing and geotechnical engineering services for the SH 225 and Sam Houston Tollway East partial interchange construction project in the amount of $2,000,000 (Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%). 24-6647 approved Pass
161. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Woolpert, Inc. (formerly CivilTech Engineering, Inc.) to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $410,000 to increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, and replace Appendix B Maximum Raw Salary Rates for project wide drainage design services for the Sam Houston Tollway (SHT) and SH 225 direct connector project (Precinct 2). 24-6650 approved Pass
162. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Weisser Engineering Company dba Weissner Engineering & Surveying to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $110,000 to increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, and replace Appendix B Maximum Raw Salary Rates for surveying services in support of the final design of approximately one-half of the direct connectors between East Sam Houston Tollway and SH 225 (Precinct 2). 24-6651 approved Pass
163. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Scientech Engineers, Inc. to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $495,000 to replace lump sum language with hourly billing, increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, and replace Appendix B Maximum Raw Salary Rates, for final bridge design of the SH 225 eastbound to Sam Houston Tollway (SHT) southbound direct connector and the SHT southbound to SH 225 westbound direct connector between East Sam Houston Tollway and SH 225 (Precinct 2). 24-6652 approved Pass
164. Request for approval to execute a Second Amendment to the agreement with Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $260,000 to increase Time and Performance, amend Delivery of Notices, replace Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, and replace Appendix B Harris County Fee Schedule, to provide geotechnical engineering services in support of approximately one-half of the final design of the direct connectors between East Sam Houston Tollway and SH 225 (Precinct 2). 24-6653 approved Pass
165. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Paradigm Consultants, Inc. to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $70,000 to increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, and replace Appendix B Harris County Fee Schedule, to provide geotechnical engineering services in support of approximately one-half of the final design of the direct connectors between East Sam Houston Tollway and SH 225 (Precinct 2). 24-6654 approved Pass
166. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Omega Engineers, Inc. to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $220,000 to increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, and add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, for final roadway design of the SH 225 eastbound approach and SH 225 eastbound exit roadways between East Sam Houston Tollway and SH 225 (Precinct 2). 24-6656 approved Pass
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167. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with McDonough Engineering Corporation to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $535,000 to increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, and add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, for utility coordination for the full interchange, eight direct connectors, between East Sam Houston Tollway and SH 225 (Precinct 2). 24-6657 approved Pass
168. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $715,000 to replace lump sum language with hourly billing, increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, and add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, for final bridge and roadway design of the Sam Houston Tollway northbound to SH 225 westbound direct connector and the Sam Houston Tollway southbound to SH 225 eastbound direct connector, the westbound approach roadway and the southbound exit roadway (Precinct 2). 24-6658 approved Pass
169. Request for approval to execute a Second Amendment to the agreement with Landtech, Inc. dba Landtech Consultants, Inc. to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $94,000 to replace lump sum language with hourly billing, increase Time and Performance, amend Delivery of Notices, add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, and replace Appendix B Maximum Raw Salary Rates in support of the completion of the schematic design and approximately one-half of the final design of the direct connectors between East Sam Houston Tollway and SH 225 (Precinct 2). 24-6659 approved Pass
170. Request for approval to execute a Second Amendment to the agreement with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $2,700,000 to increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, and replace Appendix B Maximum Raw Salary Rates for Program Management for the full interchange, eight director connectors, at East Sam Houston Tollway and SH 225, Harris County, Texas (Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%). 24-6660 approved Pass
171. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with infraTECH Engineers & Innovators, LLP to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $510,000 to replace lump sum language with hourly billing, increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, replace Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, and replace Appendix B Maximum Raw Salary Rates for engineering design services in support of the direct connectors between East Sam Houston Tollway and SH 225 (Precinct 2). 24-6661 approved Pass
172. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Hollaway Environmental and Communication Services, Inc. formerly Crouch Environmental Services, Inc. to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $292,000 to increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, and replace Appendix B Maximum Raw Salary Rates for project-wide environmental services for the Sam Houston Tollway (SHT) and SH 225 direct connector project (Precinct 2). 24-6662 approved Pass
173. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with GC Engineering, Inc. to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $66,000 to increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, and replace Appendix B Maximum Raw Salary Rates to provide final roadway design of the SH 225 westbound exit roadway and Sam Houston Tollway northbound approach roadway for the East Sam Houston Tollway and SH 225 (Precinct 2). 24-6664 approved Pass
174. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Entech Civil Engineers, Inc. to expand the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $715,000 to increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, and replace Appendix B Maximum Raw Salary Rates for project wide signing, striping and pavement markings, illumination, and traffic control plan design services for the Sam Houston Tollway (SHT) and SH 225 direct connector project (Precinct 2). 24-6665 approved Pass
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175. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $550,000 to replace lump sum language with hourly billing, increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, and replace Appendix B Maximum Raw Salary Rates for final bridge design of the SH 225 westbound to Sam Houston Tollway northbound direct connector and the Sam Houston Tollway northbound to SH 225 eastbound direct connector (Precinct 2). 24-6668 approved Pass
176. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Aguirre & Fields, LP to update the Scope of Services, increase compensation and payment by $830,000 to replace lump sum language with hourly billing, increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, amend Delivery of Notices, add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements, and replace Appendix B Maximum Raw Salary Rates in support of the final bridge design of the SH 225 eastbound to Sam Houston Tollway northbound direct connector and the SH 225 westbound to Sam Houston Tollway southbound direct connector (Precinct 2). 24-6672 approved Pass
177. Request for approval to execute a Fourth Amendment to the agreement with Omega Engineers, Inc. to increase compensation and payment by $25,000 to increase Time and Performance, replace Indemnification, add Dispute Resolution, and replace Historically Underutilized Business Requirements to perform Engineering Services related to the design of Heavy Highway Drainage, and Bridge Maintenance projects (Countywide, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%). 24-6676 approved Pass
178. Request for approval to execute a Second Amendment to the agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. to increase compensation and payment by $135,000 for Professional Architecture and Engineering Services for the design and construction of an EZ Tag Store along Beltway 8 South of Spencer Highway (Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program). 24-6677 approved Pass
179. Request for approval to amend and restate the Custodial Account Agreement that is included with the approved Stop Gap Agreement with Zions Bancorporation, N.A. dba Amegy Bank (Countywide). 24-6679 approved Pass
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180. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda. 24-6646 no action
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201 Economic Equity and Opportunity
181. Request for approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) between Harris County (on behalf of itself, Flood Control District and Hospital District) and Dixie Cullen Interests Inc. concerning its application for a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) site and issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection to the designation and/or activation of the proposed FTZ site located at 18511 Beaumont Hwy, Houston, Texas in Harris County Precinct 1 and within the Foreign-Trade Zone #84. 24-6575 approved Pass
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182. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the 3-1-1 Implementation project for an additional incremental authorization of $3,968,106 for a total authorization of $17,735,617, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $3,970,000. 24-6712 approved Pass
183. Request for approval to renew the lease of parking spaces at various garages/lots at an approximate cost of $346,860 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-6720 approved Pass
184. Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers and changes to attributes of certain VCNs for various departments. 24-6725 approved Pass
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185. Request for approval to renew membership with the Texas Association of City and County Health Officials (TACCHO) for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 at a cost of $5,500. 24-6695 approved Pass
186. Request for approval to purchase $25.00 gas cards in an amount not to exceed $5,014.41 (including shipping) for Ryan White Program rural clients for assistance in transportation to and from medical visits. 24-6696 approved Pass
187. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Renovation of Annex 1 project for an amount of $768,400. 24-6697 approved Pass
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188. Request for approval of a temporary custody agreement with This is Houston Rescue to allow the organization to take custody of certain animals needing acute, urgent, veterinary care before the expiration of the three-day hold period mandated by the Harris County Animal Control Regulations. 24-6698 approved Pass
189. Request for approval of a subrecipient agreement with BridgeYear in the amount of $100,000 for the Harris County Public Health Capacity Strengthening Program. 24-6699 approved Pass
190. Request for approval of a subrecipient agreement with CAN DO Houston in the amount of $100,000 for the Harris County Public Health Capacity Strengthening Program. 24-6700 approved Pass
191. Request for approval of a subrecipient agreement with Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services in the amount of $100,000 for the Harris County Public Health Capacity Strengthening Program. 24-6701 approved Pass
192. Request for approval of a subrecipient agreement with The Arc of Harris County in the amount of $100,000 for the Harris County Public Health Capacity Strengthening Program. 24-6702 approved Pass
193. Request for review and approval of a proposal to fund the expansion of animal control activities in Precinct 3. 24-6703 approved Pass
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194. Request for approval to update five positions from Grant (2601) to General Fund (1000) to support the Community Health and Wellness Division effective November 2, 2024. 24-6766 approved Pass
195. Request for approval to update four positions from General Fund (1000) to Charity Care (2117) to support the Community Health and Wellness Division effective November 2, 2024. 24-6767 approved Pass
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196. Request for approval of a Resolution of No-Objection for the Enclave at Louetta 4% Affordable Housing Tax Credit Project. 24-6673 approved Pass
197. Request for approval of two Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG-EN) funded agreements with (1) Harris County Precinct Two for Airline Improvement District Zone 3 Berwyn Drive Water and Sewer Improvements project total allocation for $1,367,033; and (2) Harris County Precinct Three for Main Street Roadway Improvements project total allocation for $1,387,325. 24-6667 approved Pass
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198. Request for approval of two Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG-EN) funded agreements with (1) Sunbelt Fresh Water Supply District for the Oak Glen Water Line Replacement, Phase 1 project total allocation for $795,000; and (2) Pine Village Public Utility District for the Water Plant No. 1 Ground Storage Tank No. 2 project total allocation for $1,864,500. 24-6670 approved Pass
199. Request for approval of the agreement with Harris County Precinct Two for the Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project with a project budget of $37,500,000.00 in CDBG-MIT funds for construction. 24-6674 approved Pass
200. Request for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District to revise the Scope of Services for the Little York and Hopper Detention Basins and Channel Drainage Improvements Project (P518-10-00-E001) with the project budget remaining as $6,384,960.00 in CDBG-DR funds, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 24%. 24-6669 approved Pass
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201. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County Public Library and the City of Houston to offer library patrons joint access to digital collections provided by OverDrive Inc.’s Reciprocal Lending Arrangement program. 24-6711 no action
227 Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
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202. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Mental Health America of Greater Houston in the amount of $90,209 for providing evidence based mental health trainings for the AWARE Harris Project of Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for the period of September 30, 2024 - September 29, 2025. 24-6648 approved Pass
203. Request for approval to pay Guardianship Certification fees in the amount of $8,000 during FY25 that are required for staff serving as guardians. 24-6727 approved Pass
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204. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for law enforcement services with the United States Secret Service. 24-6512 approved Pass
205. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of the renewal of an agreement with Behavioral Health Connections, Inc. Formerly Cypress Creek Hospital, Inc. and West Oaks Hospital, Inc. to perform law enforcement services and transport mental health patients. 24-6888 approved Pass
206. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from the Harris County Constable Precinct One Foundation the donation of its interest in the purchase of one (1) dual purpose narcotics detection K9 to be utilized for enhancing the security in the downtown courthouse complex, patrol division and various other law enforcement functions. 24-6517 approved Pass
207. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept a seized vehicle in connection with a case in the 60th District Court to be used within the Special Operations and Administrative Divisions. 24-6780 approved Pass
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208. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to add one classification to the Constable’s salary structure for the rank of “Detective” effective November 2, 2024. 24-6785 no action
209. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 that the County Judge execute an agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXE-0444 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-6510 approved Pass
210. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 that the County Judge execute an agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1349 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-6914 approved Pass
211. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 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 Treasury. 24-6689 approved Pass
212. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval to add one classification to the Constable’s salary structure for the rank of “Detective” effective November 2, 2024. If approved, position reclassifications will be submitted on the December 10th Commissioners Court meeting. 24-6690 no action
213. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 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 Treasury. 24-6505 approved Pass
214. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval to add one classification to the Constable’s salary structure for the rank of “Detective” and reclassify fourteen (14) positions to Detective effective November 16, 2024. 24-6853 no action
215. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of changes to the list of regular deputies with oath of office. 24-6691 approved Pass
216. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept from the United States Probation Department the donation of 150 Glock (40 Caliber) Pistols Model 22 and Model 23 with an estimated value between $65,000 - $75,000 to be used while on duty. 24-6947 approved Pass
217. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1258 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-6971 approved Pass
218. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1306 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-6972 approved Pass
219. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept the agreement for monthly vehicle rental reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1306 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-6973 approved Pass
220. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept the agreement for monthly vehicle rental reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1258 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-6974 approved Pass
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221. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval of required positions, related equipment, vehicle allowances where applicable, and law enforcement renewals, amendments, and agreements with various civic and homeowners associations and other entities including adding an officer position to an existing contract. 24-6688 approved Pass
222. Request by the Constable of Precinct 8 for approval to add one classification to the Constable’s salary structure for the rank of “Detective” effective November 2, 2024. 24-6568 no action
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223. Request for approval of changes to the list of law enforcement personnel with oaths of office and statements of officer. 24-6823 approved Pass
224. Request that the County Judge execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force (CEHTTF) for the purpose of delineating responsibilities of CEHTTF personnel. 24-6824 approved Pass
225. Request for approval of an order authorizing the appointment of Michael Lanham to serve as the Hearing Examiner for hearings held pursuant to the Harris County Boarding Home Regulations. 24-6822 approved Pass
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226. Request for approval of an agreement with Policing Project at NYU School of Law to participate in the New York University 30x30 Initiative for law enforcement agencies to improve the representation and experiences of women in policing. 24-6970 approved Pass
227. Request for approval of a letter of approval, pursuant to section 773.0573(b) of the Texas Health & Safety Code, so that Healthlift Medical Transportation, Inc. may apply to the State of Texas to provide non-critical, non-911-emergency medical services in Harris County. 24-6860 approved Pass
228. Request for approval of a letter of approval, pursuant to section 773.0573(b) of the Texas Health & Safety Code, so that Proper Team EMS, Inc. may apply to the State of Texas to provide non-critical, non-911-emergency medical services in Harris County. 24-6862 approved Pass
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258 Institute of Forensic Sciences
260 County Clerk
230. Request for approval of an agreement between SMG and Harris County Clerk’s Office regarding the lease of space to host the Harris County Ballot Operations for the November 5, 2024, General and Special Elections. 24-6838 approved Pass
231. Request for approval to conduct the annual Clerks for Christmas Toy Drive, benefiting the Harris County Children’s Assessment Center, and to utilize county space to place collection bins. 24-6782 approved Pass
263 District Clerk
232. Request for approval to update four positions from ARPA Fund 2651 to General Fund 1000 effective November 2, 2024. 24-6852 approved Pass
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233. Request for approval of an order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in Justice of the Peace Court, various County and District Courts. 24-6909 approved Pass
234. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing the First Amended Agreement with Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech, P.C. in connection with Octevia Wagner, et al v. Harris County; Civil Action No. 4:23-cv-2886; In the United States District Court for the Southern District Texas, Houston Division. 24-6905 approved Pass
238. Request for approval to file suit against Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to seek an Order for TCEQ to take final action on Federal Operating Permit (FOP) No. O1061. 24-6908 approved Pass
239. Request for approval of one position to address an increased workload in the Communications & Outreach division effective November 2, 2024. 24-6526 approved Pass
240. Request for approval of one position effective November 2, 2024. 24-6520 approved Pass
274 District Attorney
241. Request for approval of one position effective November 2, 2024 for the DWI & Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) Programs using Fund 2261 program fees. 24-6877 approved Pass
276 Pretrial Services
242. Request for approval to cover costs associated with Harris County Pretrial Services Employee Appreciation and Recognition Event on December 17, 2024. 24-6513 approved Pass
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243. Request for approval to lease 38 parking spaces with Lanier/Reef Parking for employees and supervisors for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, at a total cost of $43,668.00. 24-6551 approved Pass
279 Travel & Training
244. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests. 24-6507 approved Pass
281 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. US 26 Various fiscal year in-person/virtual FY 2025 Various $25,000 General blanket requests* 2. US 1 Gartner IT Symposium 10/22-24/2024 Orlando, FL $2,159 General 3. PHS 1 Infectious disease forecasting & 11/18-21/2024 Atlanta, GA $3,201 Other modeling workshop 4. HCD 1 Forward User Conference & workshop 2/10-13/2025 Orlando, FL $2,715 General 5. LIB 2 Bloomerang + Qgiv GiveCon Conference 2/21-27/2025 Orlando, FL $8,120 General 6. C3 25 Various fiscal year blanket Multiple Various $15,000 Other requests-LEOSE 7. C3 25 Various fiscal year blanket Multiple Various $35,000 Other requests-Fund 2072
282 8. SHERIFF 10 Senior Management Institute police Multiple Boston, MA $152,600 Other program training 9. DCTS 175 Various fiscal year blanket requests FY 2025 Various $110,000 General 10. OHSEM 15 Various fiscal year blanket requests* FY 2025 Various $47,500 General $21,500 Grant ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 281 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $1,505 $422,795
245. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests. 24-6508 approved Pass
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284 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. HR 1 Acuity Institutes change management Multiple Houston, TX $799 General cert. online training 2. OCE 1 Envision sustainability professional TBD Houston, TX $250 General online training 3. OCE 2 International Right of Way Association Multiple Houston, TX $590 General online training 4. OCE 2 Designated Representative licensing Multiple Various $2,702 General exam* 5. OCE - Certified Texas contract manager Multiple Austin, TX - General course ($19,800 appvd. 10/8 for 9 attnds.-date change) 6. FCD 6 Bayou Preservation Association 11/7/2024 Houston, TX $1,500 FCD Confluence & sponsorship 7. FCD 1 Texas Water Development Conference 1/27-29/2025 Austin, TX $1,028 FCD 8. US 26 Various fiscal year blanket requests* FY 2025 Various $25,000 General 9. PHS 3 Various DSHS trainings, conferences, & Multiple Various $2,475 Grant meetings* 10. PHS 3 Various PHPRD meetings, conferences, & Multiple Various $3,500 Grant trainings* 11. PHS 8 Certified euthanasia technician training FY 2025 Houston, TX $600 Other 12. PHS 10 Animal control officer online training FY 2025 Houston, TX $750 Other course & test 13. PHS 30 SkillPath online trainings & Multiple Houston, TX $10,470 General certification courses 14. PHS 2 Healthier Texas Summit* 10/9-12/2024 Austin, TX $2,753 Grant ($7,280 appvd. 8/6 for 3 attnds.-add attnds. & exp.) 15. PHS 1 Mental Health Conference 12/2-5/2024 Corpus Christi, TX $3,245 Grant
285 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 30. C3 25 Various fiscal year blanket Multiple Various $15,000 Other requests-LEOSE* 31. C3 25 Various fiscal year blanket Multiple Various $35,000 Other requests-Fund 2072* 32. C4 1 Canine handler course* Multiple Houston, TX $6,500 Other 33. C4 1 LEMIT Leadership Command College Multiple Denton, TX $1,100 Other training* 34. C6 10 The truth about verbal & body language 10/23/2024 Houston, TX $175 Other cues online course 35. SHERIFF 16 Breath test operator certification 9/17-19/2024 Humble, TX $6,175 Other course* 36. SHERIFF 15 NePoPo dog trainer training course* 10/15-18/2024 Humble, TX $10,000 General 37. SHERIFF 10 Simunition scenario instructor & safety 11/7-8/2024 Humble, TX $7,550 Other certification course* 38. SHERIFF 2 Child passenger safety seat installation 11/11-14/2024 Katy, TX $460 General course* 39. SHERIFF 1 Hostage and crisis negotiation course* 11/11-15/2024 Tomball, TX $300 Other 40. SHERIFF 1 Houston high intensity drug trafficking 11/20-22/2024 College Station, TX $465 General area meeting* 41. SHERIFF 6 Open Government Conference 12/2-4/2024 Austin, TX $7,587 General 42. SHERIFF 4 Undercover techniques and survival 12/8-13/2024 Round Rock, TX $5,520 Other training* 43. SO-DET 2 Professional Bondsmen Convention* 11/5-9/2024 San Antonio, TX $3,050 General 44. SO-DET 3 Texas Corrections Association Special 11/20-22/2024 Waco, TX $2,170 General Populations Conf.
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246. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission grant funds in the amount of $4,230,000, with a required match of $4,230,000, for the Community Mental Health Grant Program. 24-6876 approved Pass
247. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant funds in the total amount of $249,700,000, with no required match, for the Solar for All Program. 24-6889 approved Pass
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248. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation, via the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), for grant funds in the amount of $44,362,288, with a local match of $11,090,572, for the FY 2023 H-GAC Carryover Spend Down grant-Roadway Reconstruction and Traffic Signal Rebuild projects in Precinct 4. 24-6515 approved Pass
249. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation via the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $19,500,000, including a local match of $3,900,000, for the FY-2023 H-GAC Carryover Spend Down grant to support roadway maintenance projects in Precinct 2. 24-6707 approved Pass
250. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation via the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $71,830,000, with a local match of $25,408,000, for the FY-2023 H-GAC Carryover Spend Down Projects for Precinct 3 Roadway Repairs and Maintenance Projects. 24-6956 approved Pass
251. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation via the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $6,800,000, with a local match of $1,700,000, for the FY 2023 H-GAC Carryover Spend Down Projects for Precinct 3 Traffic Signal Rebuild Projects. 24-6957 approved Pass
252. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application, in partnership with the City of Houston, to the U.S. Department of Transportation-Federal Railroad Administration for grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000, with a local match of $500,000, for the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program. 24-6950 approved Pass
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253. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to accept from and enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $2,000,0000, with no required match, for the FY 2022 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant Program. 24-6945 approved Pass
254. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to accept from and enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $422,004, with a local match of $92,664, for the Westheimer Parkway Trail Crossing Improvement Project in Precinct 4. 24-6954 approved Pass
255. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to transfer the Mason Creek Trail Project, originally awarded through the Houston-Galveston Area Council's (H-GAC) Carryover Spend Down process, to Harris County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department for grants management for the project, in agreement with the Office of the County Engineer for project implementation, for a total amount of $5,500,000, including a $500,000 local match from Harris County Precinct 4. 24-6875 approved Pass
256. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grant funds in the amount of $4,840,543.28, with a required match of $916,035.88 and a discretionary match not to exceed $160,000, for the FY 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Program (Countywide). 24-6960 approved Pass
257. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the Environmental Protection Agency grant funds in the amount of $1,600,000, with a required cash match of $400,000, for the Kingwood Diversion Ditch project (San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID F-14, Project ID G103-38-00-E001, Precinct 3). 24-6958 approved Pass
258. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the Environmental Protection Agency grant funds in the amount of $1,600,000, with a required cash match of $400,000, for the Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin (San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID F-14, Project ID G103-80-03.1-E001, Precinct 3). 24-6959 approved Pass
259. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants renewal grant funds in the amount of $10,520,427.30, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Texas Refugee Medical Screening Program. 24-6880 approved Pass
260. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to update certain programmatic reporting deliverable dates for the Monkeypox/Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program. 24-6694 approved Pass
261. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services for a no-cost extension of the grant period to September 29, 2025 for the Maternal Mental Health Program. 24-6911 approved Pass
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262. Request by Pollution Control Services for approval to submit an application to the FD Foundation Kidsgardeningorg Inc. for grant funds in the amount of $15,529, with no required match, for the FY 2025 HCPCS Community Gardening Program. 24-6912 approved Pass
263. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds in the amount of $21,090,917.80, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Entitlement allocation for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Home Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME), and that the Executive Director of Housing and Community Development or her designee execute the Fiscal Year 2024 grant agreements for these respective programs. 24-6961 approved Pass
264. Request by the County Library for approval to accept from the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation grant funds in the amount of $22,020, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Curiosity Cruiser Program. 24-6546 approved Pass
265. Request by the County Library for approval to accept from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission grant funds in the amount of $24,017, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Interlibrary Loan Program. 24-6547 approved Pass
266. Request by Domestic Relations for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $30,000 for four positions pending receipt of the grant award for the Supervised Visitation Program, and extend the positions to September 30, 2025. 24-6550 approved Pass
267. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $258,749, with a required match of $68,650, for the FY 2025 Girls Inspiring Future Triumphs (GIFT) Program. 24-6504 approved Pass
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268. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, grant funds in the amount of $523,233, with no required match, for the 2025 Workforce Development Program-The Opportunity Center. 24-6686 approved Pass
269. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $7,203.10 for one position pending receipt of the award for the FY 25 Families Collaborating with Organizations United for a New Tomorrow (Families Count) grant through November 30, 2024. 24-6708 approved Pass
270. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $133,371, with a required cash match of $33,343, for the FY25 Crime Victim’s Assistance Program, and extend two associated positions to September 30, 2025. 24-6642 approved Pass
271. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $9,910, with a required cash match of $2,488, for the FY 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) Program. 24-6541 approved Pass
272. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit a joint application with the City of Houston to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $1,286,117, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. 24-6705 approved Pass
273. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $188,320, with a required cash match of $83,361, for the GY 2025 First Responder Mental Health Program, and one position effective November 2, 2024. 24-6531 approved Pass
274. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the United States Department of Justice grant funds in the amount of $500,000, with no required cash match, for the FY 2024 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Program, and one position effective November 2, 2024. 24-6538 approved Pass
275. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Justice/COPS Office grant funds in the amount of $200,000, with no required cash match, for the GY 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program. 24-6539 approved Pass
276. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the Texas Office of the Attorney General grant funds in the amount of $129,015, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Program. 24-6540 approved Pass
277. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the Texas Office of the Governor grant funds in the amount of $3,333,645, with no required cash match, for the FY 2025 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center Program, and three positions effective November 2, 2024. 24-6577 approved Pass
278. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the United States Department of Justice grant funds in the amount of $495,757, with a required cash match of $179,590, for the FY 2024 Connect and Protect - Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Program. 24-6746 approved Pass
279. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to sign the Statement of Grant Award (SGA) contract documents for the FY 2025 Auto Theft Unit Program. 24-6758 approved Pass
280. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to accept from the USDOJ/Bureau of Justice Assistance grant funds in the amount of $1,171,131, with no required match, for the FY 2024 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program. 24-6522 approved Pass
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281. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $53,199, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Criminal Justice Grant Program. 24-6523 approved Pass
282. Request by the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Indigent Defense Commission due to changes in grant award language for the Managed Assigned Counsel (Misdemeanors) Y4 Program. 24-6567 approved Pass
283. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to correct the grant term dates to October 29, 2024-October 31, 2026 for the Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program. 24-6887 approved Pass
325 Auditor
284. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 24-6890 approved Pass
285. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2024. 24-6891 approved Pass
286. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2025. 24-6892 approved Pass
287. Request for approval to decrease an Imprest Account for Harris County Public Health - Medicaid Admin Claim. 24-6917 approved Pass
288. Request for approval to open an Imprest Account for the Commissioner of Precinct 2. 24-6915 approved Pass
289. Request for approval to close an Imprest Account for Harris County Public Health - Ryan White Title I. 24-6916 approved Pass
290. Request for approval to close an Imprest Account for Harris County Public Health - Tuberculosis. 24-6919 approved Pass
333 Treasurer
291. Request for approval to accept $66,860 back into the general fund bank account from the non-redeemed juror pay cards issued in June 2024. 24-6895 approved Pass
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292. Request for approval to stale date 175 outstanding juror checks and transfer $5,750 back into the general fund bank account. 24-6898 approved Pass
336 Tax Assessor-Collector
293. Request for approval of tax refund payments. 24-6879 approved Pass
338 Purchasing
294. Request for approval of a renewal option with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for computer hardware, software, services, supplies, consumables and related items for Harris County for the period of December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 at a cost of $4,000,000 (220372), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6687 approved Pass
295. Request for approval of a renewal option with Novacoast, Inc. for identity management consulting services for Universal Services - Technology for the period of November 10, 2024 - November 9, 2025 at a cost of $289,155 (200047), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6692 approved Pass
296. Request for approval of a renewal option with Allen Austin Lowe & Powers dba Allen Austin; Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP.; Berkeley Search Consultants; and Recruiting Source International LLC for executive recruitment services for Harris County for the period of November 30, 2024 - November 29, 2025 at a cost of $500,000 (210306), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-6706 approved Pass
297. Request for approval of a renewal option with Trantex Transportation Products of Texas, Inc. for traffic paint and related items for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 at a cost of $223,320 (230015), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-6769 approved Pass
298. Request for approval of a renewal option with Herc Rentals, Inc. for rental of commercial, industrial and construction equipment and related items for Harris County for the period of February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026 at a cost of $2,550,687 (200352), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6774 approved Pass
299. Request for approval of a renewal option with Star Service, Inc. for maintenance, inspection and repair of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and related items for the Flood Control District for the period of February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026, at a cost of $210,578, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220396), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 7%, MWDBE Current Participation: 6.9%. 24-6783 approved Pass
300. Request for approval of a renewal option with Trantex Transportation Products of Texas, Inc for sign posts, mounting hardware and related items for Harris County for the period of January 4, 2025 - January 3, 2026 at a cost of $456,857 (210359), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6784 approved Pass
301. Request for approval of a renewal option with Technologies Link Business and Services Corporation for janitorial services at various community centers for Precinct 2 for the period of December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 at a cost of $391,295 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220327), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-6786 approved Pass
302. Request for approval of a renewal option with BakerRipley, at a cost of $118,488; Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, $118,488; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, $78,992; and The Tahirih Justice Center, $78,992 for survivor services in Immigration Law Program for the Housing and Community Development Department (230185), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-6789 approved Pass
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303. Request for approval of a renewal option with Sheffield Supply & Equipment of Texas, LLC for safety supplies and related items for Harris County for the period of December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 at a cost of $231,443 (200207), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-6865 approved Pass
304. Request for approval of a renewal option with LCPtracker, Inc. for labor compliance monitoring software solution for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (CDBG, CDBG-DR, HOME, FEMA and County Funding) for the period of October 11, 2024 - October 10, 2025 at a cost of $102,950 (220117), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6799 approved Pass
305. Request for approval of a renewal option with Netsync Network Solutions for network security hardware and software for Universal Services for the period of October 31, 2024 - October 30, 2025 at a cost of $201,500 (220383), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-6800 approved Pass
306. Request for approval of a renewal option with Layer 3 Communications, LLC for access points and related items for Universal Services-Technology for the period of October 31, 2024 - October 30, 2025 at a cost of $795,544 (230252), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-6801 approved Pass
307. Request for approval of a renewal option with Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC for design and implementation of the audio/visual system for the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Call Center for the period of December 13, 2024 - December 12, 2025 at a cost of $5,654 (220078). 24-6805 approved Pass
308. Request for approval of a renewal option with Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, Inc. for audit management and electronic work paper software solutions for the Auditor's Office for the period of February 27, 2025 - February 26, 2026, at a cost of $92,363 (220083), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6808 approved Pass
309. Request for approval of a renewal option with Whitley Penn, LLP for audit services for state seized and forfeited assets for Harris County for the period of January 26, 2025 - January 25, 2026 at a cost of $164,000 (200254), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6809 approved Pass
310. Request for approval of a renewal option with Layer 3 Communications, LLC for next generation data center solution for Universal Services-Technology for the period of November 30, 2024 - November 29, 2025 at a cost of $2,000,000 (210088), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6810 approved Pass
311. Request for approval of a renewal option with OpenGov for work order management system for Harris County for the period of December 28, 2024 - December 27, 2025 at a cost of $1,200,000 (210117), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6812 approved Pass
312. Request for approval of a renewal option with FlashParking, Inc. for parking access and revenue control system for Harris County for the period of November 9, 2024 - November 8, 2025 at a cost of $63,281 (210063), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0.2%, MWDBE Current Participation: 1.5%. 24-6815 approved Pass
313. Request for approval of a renewal option with BakerRipley, at a cost of $300,000; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, $243,687; Justice for All Immigrants, $278,690; KIND, Inc., $278,687; Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Service, $243,687; and YMCA of Greater Houston, $273,687, for Immigrant Legal Services Fund for the Housing & Community Development Department for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 (230186), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-6826 approved Pass
314. Request for approval of a renewal option with 24/6 Technical Services LLC for inspection, maintenance, repair and related items for lift stations for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 at a cost of $216,825 (200355), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-6830 approved Pass
315. Request for approval of a renewal option with SpecOil Retails Fuels/3L for bulk gasoline, diesel fuel and related items for Harris County for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 at a cost of $5,000,000 (220371), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 8%, MWDBE Current Participation: 8.8%. 24-6839 approved Pass
316. Request for approval of a renewal option with QuestMark Information Management, Inc. to provide and mail jury summons and related items for the District Clerk’s Office and Constables for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 at a cost of $97,995 (220405), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6851 approved Pass
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317. Request for approval of a renewal option with Honesty Environmental Services, Inc.; and Ferkam Management Corporation dba Fercam Group for lead-based paint assessment inspection, testing and reporting for Public Health Services for the period of December 13, 2024 - December 12, 2026 at a cost of $197,081 (220132), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-6855 approved Pass
318. Request for approval of a renewal option with QuestMark Information Management, Inc. to provide and mail voter registration certificates for the Tax Assessor-Collector for the period of December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025, at a cost of $78,830 (230461), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6858 approved Pass
319. Request for approval of a renewal option with Atlantic Petroleum & Mineral Resources Inc. for supplemental bulk gasoline, diesel fuel and related items for Harris County for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 at a cost of $500,000 (220455), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 8%. 24-6874 approved Pass
320. Request for approval of a renewal option with MC2 Civil, LLC for asphalt paving, improvements and related items at various locations for Precinct 3 for the period of November 6, 2024 - November 5, 2025 at a cost of $5,594,917 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230190), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 28.0%, MWDBE Current Participation: 27.3%. 24-6923 approved Pass
321. Request for approval of a renewal option with Imperial Bag & Paper Co. LLC, DBA Great Southwest Paper for plastic liner (poly) bags and related items for Harris County for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 at a cost of $327,521 (210284), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWDBE Current Participation: 80.5%. 24-6946 approved Pass
322. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Bonfire Interactive Ltd for electronic bidding system for the Purchasing Agent for the period of November 10, 2024 - November 9, 2025 at a cost of $285,000. 24-6722 approved Pass
323. Request for approval of a TxSmartBuy Term Contracts - State of Texas Cooperative Program renewal option with Citibank N.A. for purchase card services for Harris County through August 31, 2025 at no cost to the county, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non- Divisible. 24-6837 approved Pass
324. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Aerovironment, Inc. in the amount of $70,640 for Telemax EOD robot maintenance, repair and accessories for the Sheriff's Office for the period of October 8, 2024 - October 7, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-6693 approved Pass
325. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corporation in the amount of $92,850 for preventative and remedial maintenance services for medical equipment for the Joint Processing Center for the period of February 4, 2025 - February 3, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-6768 approved Pass
326. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC in the amount of $19,000,000 for Back Office Enhancement & Augmentation Toll Collection System (BEATS) for the Toll Road Authority through August 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-6803 approved Pass
327. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Rarestep, Inc d/b/a Fleetio in the amount of $58,344 for fleet management platform software subscription through June 2, 2026, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-6951 approved Pass
328. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Resource Integrators in the amount of $180,000 for Peoplesoft benefits administrator support consultant for Harris County for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. 24-6804 approved Pass
329. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Gio Garibay in the amount of $95,000 for legislative liaison services in Austin, Texas for Harris County through October 24, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. 24-6447 approved Pass
330. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with JHJ Strategic Consulting, LLC in the amount of $100,000 for cubes customer-based execution & strategy workshop services for the Sheriff's Office for the period of February 27, 2025 - February 26, 2026. 24-6806 approved Pass
331. Request for approval of a professional services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Dr. Amanda Hall in the amount of $99,000 for veterinary services for Public Health Services for the period of November 9, 2024 - November 8, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6835 approved Pass
332. 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 September 25, 2024 - October 16, 2024. 24-6704 approved Pass
333. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of $267,060 for disaster recovery program management for 2024 Hurricane Beryl for the period of October 29, 2024 - January 31, 2025 (190091), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-6793 approved Pass
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334. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Brink's U.S. in the amount of $252,174 for armored car services for Harris County for full compensation for services provided from June 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024. 24-6857 approved Pass
335. Request that the County Judge execute a Texas Local Government Code § 262.0255(d) & § 262.0245 agreement with Marriott Marquis Houston in the amount of $131,250 for venue and catering services for the senior luncheon for Precinct 1 on December 16, 2024 with an option to renew for up to four (4) additional yearly events. 24-6878 approved Pass
336. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Marsh USA LLC for commercial crime coverage for the Tax Assessor-Collector for the corrected period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 with no increase in the total contract amount (230283), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6764 approved Pass
337. Request that the County Judge execute amendments to agreements with AIDS Healthcare Foundation in the additional amount of $476,168; Houston Area Community Services (Avenue 360), $116,168; Legacy Community Health Services, $122,127; and Saint Hope Foundation, $583,627 for Ryan White Program Part A services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration through February 28, 2025 (220352), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-6798 approved Pass
338. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Hustle, Inc. to add exhibits to the agreement including Contractor's Terms and Conditions, Acceptable Use Policy, and Privacy Policy under the same terms and conditions specified in the agreement for text messaging platform services for Precinct 1 for the period of August 6, 2024 - August 5, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (240033), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6802 approved Pass
340. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Synaptec Software, Inc. dba LawBase in the additional amount of $58,000 to update the statement of work for additional services for Matter Management System (MMS) for the County Attorney’s Office for the period of January 9, 2024 - Final System Acceptance (FSA) issued by Harris County (HC) (220355), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6814 approved Pass
341. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Oracle America, Inc. in the additional amount of $3,744,432 for additional cloud services for Enterprise Resource Planning Systems for Harris County for the period of April 29, 2024 - April 28, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6832 approved Pass
342. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Oracle America, Inc. in the additional amount of $1,128,602 for additional consulting services for Enterprise Resource Planning Systems for Harris County for the period of April 29, 2024 - April 28, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6833 approved Pass
343. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with BakerRipley in the additional amount of $58,667; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, $186,667; and Justice for All Immigrants, $154,667 for additional services and changes to the payment language for Immigration & Naturalization Services Fund for the Housing & Community Development Department for the period of October 10, 2024 - October 9, 2025 (230184), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-6854 approved Pass
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344. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Rapid Financial Solutions, LLC in the amount of $480,000 to reduce certain pay/rate fees for juror payment system for Harris County for the extended period of November 8, 2024 - November 7, 2025 with three (3) one-year renewal options (220285), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6943 approved Pass
345. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Harris Health System in the additional amount of $7,498,409 for Ryan White Program Part A Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025. 24-6791 approved Pass
346. Request for approval to correct the term from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (as approved) to July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (corrected) in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on June 25, 2024 with E&E Aviation, L.L.C. for repair parts, maintenance and related services of aircrafts for the Sheriff’s Office (240109), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-6813 approved Pass
347. Request for approval to extend a contract with Planet Ford Lincoln (Primary) and Chastang Ford (Secondary) for repair parts, labor and related items for Ford automobiles and light duty trucks for Harris County for the period of November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (210266), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6913 approved Pass
348. Request for approval to correct the vendor name from Main Lane Industries, Ltd. (as approved) to MC2 Civil, LLC (corrected) in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on August 8, 2023 for asphalt paving, improvements and related items at various locations for Precinct 3 (230190). 24-6924 approved Pass
349. 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 addendum to an agreement with Gartner, Inc. in the amount of $622,266 for subscription-based research and related services for the Toll Road Authority and Universal Services-Technology for the period of October 29, 2024 - October 28, 2025 with one (1) one-year renewal option. 24-6807 approved Pass
350. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Waypoint Business Solutions, LLC in the amount of $215,745 for ProSupport 4HR hardware support and ProSupport software support for the County Clerk's Office for the period of October 29, 2024 - January 31, 2028. 24-6765 approved Pass
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351. Request for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with CDW Government LLC in the amount of $101,506 for Microsoft Windows License for the Public Library for the period of October 29, 2024 - October 28, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options. 24-6925 approved Pass
352. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Hieden Feed & Supply in the amount of $94,779 for pet food for Public Health Services for the period of October 29, 2024 - October 28, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240275), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-6776 approved Pass
353. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Precise Services, Inc. in the amount of $771,178 for drainage improvements at Sierra Ranch and Stonefield Terrace Section 3 Subdivisions - 2018 for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240236), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30.79%. 24-6781 approved Pass
354. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Extreme Xterminating (Primary); and Stephen Terry Services, LLC (Secondary) in the amount of $115,060 for Nuisance Animal Control for the Flood Control District for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240294), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-6842 approved Pass
355. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to DL GLOVER UTILITIES, LLC in the amount of $911,485 for supplemental drainage sediment removal and disposal for the Flood Control District for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240301), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 22.81%. 24-6847 approved Pass
356. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to DNB Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $95,304 for remediation of two abandoned underground storage tank systems at Baytown Courthouse for the Office of the County Engineer, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240280), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-6861 approved Pass
357. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to SpawGlass Construction Corp. in the amount of $4,321,403 for renovation of Challenger 7 Park Boardwalk for Precinct 2, with certain alternate bid items not being awarded, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240264), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 14.68%. 24-6863 approved Pass
358. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to DVL Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $372,290 for intersection improvements for Fry Road at Mound Road and Cypress N. Houston Road at Barker Cypress Road for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240307), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 32.06%. 24-6864 approved Pass
359. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to The Urban Foresters, LLC (Primary) and Sago Solutions LLC (Secondary) in the amount of $394,898 for property boundary vegetation removal and pruning for the Flood Control District for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240299), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10.40%. 24-6866 approved Pass
360. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to GMJ Materials, LLC (Primary) and Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Texas Materials (Secondary) in the amount of $283,810 for dense-graded hot-mix asphaltic concrete and related items for Precinct 2 for a one (1) year initial term with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received for the budgeted amount (240288), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6927 approved Pass
361. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Brink's, Inc. for armored car services and related items for Harris County for the period of October 29, 2024 - October 28, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (210229), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6938 approved Pass
362. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative Services (Meal Delivery) for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration (240352). 24-6829 approved Pass
363. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for grant management system for the Office of County Administration (240263). 24-6831 approved Pass
364. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for ACCESS vulnerability study for Public Health Services and the project will not be readvertised (240153). 24-6828 approved Pass
365. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for full body scanner system for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department, and that the department will not readvertise this project (230390). 24-6840 approved Pass
366. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for electric forklifts for the Flood Control District, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240277), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-6841 approved Pass
367. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from J. Tyler Services, Inc. in the amount of $79,960 for office furniture for the Tuberculosis office and clinic for Public Health Services, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-6934 approved Pass
368. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of lowest complete quote meeting specifications from J.Tyler Services, Inc. in the amount of $389,211 for office, cafeteria and medical furniture at the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Residential Treatment Center for the Office of the County Engineer, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-6944 approved Pass
369. Request for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) purchase on the basis of low quote from Vanguard Truck Center of Houston in the amount of $87,280 for chassis truck with rail liftgate for Purchasing Services. 24-6952 approved Pass
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370. Request for approval of the Harris Center’s request for waiver of the Texas Health and Safety Code Sec. 534.021 notice requirements. 24-6886 approved Pass
417 Commissioner, Precinct 1
371. Request for approval of four positions effective November 2, 2024 in the Development and Infrastructure Division. 24-6964 approved Pass
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372. Request that the County Judge execute a Sale and Purchase Agreement between Exxon Mobil Corporation, ExxonMobil Pipeline Company LLC, Armand Bayou Nature Center, Inc., and Harris County for property for the purpose of conservation. 24-6953 approved Pass
424 Commissioner, Precinct 3
373. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Dust Busters Cleaning Services for cleanup along the roadsides of Stuebner Airline Road beginning at Cypresswood Drive and ending at Louetta Road for approximately one mile and Stuebner Airline Road beginning at Five Forks Drive and ending at Spring Cypress Road for approximately one mile for a term that begins upon execution by both parties and ends on October 7, 2026. 24-6928 approved Pass
374. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with The Enamorado Jimenez Family for cleanup along the roadsides of Stuebner Airline Road beginning at Louetta Road and ending at Five Forks Drive for approximately one mile for a term that begins upon execution by both parties and ends on October 7, 2026. 24-6929 approved Pass
375. Request for approval to accept an affidavit and petition submitted by the residents of Aberdeen Trails sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 requesting the posting of “No Overnight Parking of Commercial Motor Vehicles” signs in compliance with the Texas Transportation Code sec. 545.307. 24-6930 approved Pass
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376. Request for approval to accept an affidavit and petition submitted by the residents of The Woodlands Creekside Park West Section 32 to lower the speed limit from 30 mph to 20 mph. 24-6931 approved Pass
377. Request for approval to accept from Newton Nursery - Riley Fuzzel Farm the donation of a shaving brush tree with an estimated value of $400 for use at Mercer Botanic Gardens. 24-6932 approved Pass
378. Request for approval to accept from Stuart Kemp the donation of a red oak memorial tree with an estimated value of $351 for use at Mercer Botanic Gardens. 24-6935 approved Pass
379. Request for approval to accept from Treesearch Farms, Inc. the donation of two 10-gallon cork oak trees with an estimated value of $120 for use at Mercer Botanic Gardens. 24-6936 approved Pass
380. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Cypress Camp 3-Acre Land Acquisition project in the amount of $1,500,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,500,000. 24-6937 approved Pass
381. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Dumpster at 5707 Louetta Rd project in the amount of $170,500 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $175,000. 24-6955 approved Pass
434 Commissioner, Precinct 4
382. Request for approval to accept from Christian Campbell the donation of a Chimney Swift Tower with an estimated total value of $1,200.00 as an Eagle Scout Project to be used at Kleb Woods Nature Preserve and Center. 24-6920 approved Pass
383. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road renewal agreement with Boy Scouts of America Troop #620 for cleanup along the roadsides of Winkleman Road beginning at Alief Clodine Road and ending at Bellaire Boulevard for approximately one mile for the term of September 19, 2024 through July 31, 2026. 24-6940 approved Pass
384. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road renewal agreement with The Spurlock Family for cleanup along the roadsides of Fry Road beginning at FM 529 and ending at West Little York Road for approximately one mile for the term of August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2026. 24-6941 approved Pass
385. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road renewal agreement with Clean Up The World - Tomball Memorial High School for cleanup along the roadsides of Kobs Road beginning at FM 2920 and ending at Krug Road for approximately one mile for the term of September 19, 2024 through August 31, 2026. 24-6942 approved Pass
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386. Request by McCall, Parkhurst & Horton LLP, for approval of a resolution for the issuance of bonds by New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation to finance certain health facilities for Superior Living Foundation, Inc. 24-6514 no action
441 Public Hearings
387. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for a public hearing for approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled CROSSING AT CYPRESS LAKES SEC 1 to proceed under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 24-6743 approved Pass
388. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for a public hearing for approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled CROSSING AT CYPRESS LAKES SOUTHEAST RESERVE to proceed under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 24-6744 approved Pass
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389. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a report addressing Commissioners Court’s request for an evaluation of setting up a separate Veterinary Public Health Division, how Harris County might further partner with nonprofits for veterinary services, and potential consolidation and coordination opportunities. 24-6772 accepted
390. 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. 24-6775 accepted
391. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of the Commercial Paper Status Report for the 4th quarter, FY 2023-2024. This report is a requirement of the Commercial Paper Policies and Procedures approved annually by Commissioners Court. 24-6710 accepted
392. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of September 26-October 15, 2024. 24-6728 accepted
393. Transmittal by Human Resources of changes to classifications on certain positions. 24-6543 accepted
394. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Reliance Construction Services, LP, in connection with Water Distribution System - Parkwood Estates Ph 3 Apala Dr - 2021, Job No. 22/0423, UPIN 21289MF1Y601, Precinct 2. 24-6557 accepted
395. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Bear Services, LP, in connection with construction of Sidewalk - Dell Dale Street from Woodforest Boulevard to Wallisville Road, Job No. 21/0365, UPIN 22102MF2G901, Precinct 2. 24-6564 accepted
396. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Southwest Signal Supply, Inc., in connection with Intersection Improvement - Telge at US 290 - 2022, Job No. 23/0341, UPIN 23103MF2R101, Precinct 3. 24-6617 accepted
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397. 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. 24-6548 accepted
398. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a substantial completion certificate with Environmental Allies, Inc., for General Systems Repairs - Harris County North Term 2 (Project ID Z100-00-00-X324, Job No. 21/0442, Countywide). 24-6762 accepted
399. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a substantial completion certificate with RES Gulf Coast, LLC dba Lecon, Inc., for Keegans Bayou - General Repairs - US 59 to South Dairy Ashford Road (Project ID D118-00-00-X009, Job No. 22/0091, Precinct 4). 24-6763 accepted
400. Transmittal by Universal Services of the Department’s FY24 Annual Report. 24-6718 accepted
401. Transmittal by Housing and Community Development of a 2024 Quarter 3 report related to Harris County Disaster Recovery Harvey Program, CDBG-DR. 24-6666 accepted
402. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the September 19, 2024 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 24-6867 accepted
403. Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial report for the month of July 2024. 24-6893 accepted
404. Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial report for the month of August 2024. 24-6894 accepted
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405. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s July Report. 24-6896 accepted
406. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s August Report. 24-6897 accepted
407. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a renewal option with Positive Recovery, LLC for supplemental detoxification services for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025, at a cost of $80,000 (200114). 24-6757 accepted
408. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental transportation services for patients and packages for Public Health Services (240276). 24-6773 accepted
409. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of the Yale Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District (240350). 24-6787 accepted
410. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for concrete channel lining repairs of Spring Branch Creek from Bracher Street to Pech Road for the Flood Control District (240344). 24-6788 accepted
411. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for desilt outfalls and storm sewer systems for the Flood Control District (240340). 24-6836 accepted
412. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for lawn care services for buy-out lots for the Flood Control District (240355), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10.40%. 24-6843 accepted
413. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage improvements for North Forest Subdivision - 2018 for Precinct 1 (240359). 24-6845 accepted
414. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for desilt concrete lined channels and related items for the Flood Control District (240360). 24-6849 accepted
415. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage improvements in the Pine Trails Subdivision Phase 1, 2, 5, 6 (2018) for Precinct 2 (240358). 24-6850 accepted
416. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an interlocal renewal option with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for residential treatment services for adult male and female felony probationers with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues for the period of September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025, at a cost of $5,951,331. 24-6834 accepted
417. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from CORE Office Interiors in the amount of $2,529,670 for tamper resistant residential detention furniture for Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Residential Treatment Center for the Office of the County Engineer, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-6933 accepted
418. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $470,454.05 from the sale of surplus and confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and Houston Auto Auction for the period of September 1-30, 2024. 24-6779 accepted
419. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened October 14, 21, and 28, 2024. 24-6922 accepted
420. Transmittal by the County Judge of Harris County employees authorized to sign documents on behalf of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo as of October 17, 2024, and October 29, 2024, pursuant to section 81.028(b) of the Texas Local Government Code. 24-6881 accepted
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486 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.
421. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Paul Puente, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Hospital District Board of Trustees, dba Harris Health System Board, for a term ending October 29, 2026. 24-6868 approved Pass
422. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Robert Belt, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 3, to the Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Board, for a term ending October 29, 2030. 24-6869 approved Pass
423. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Debra Blacklock-Sloan, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the African American Cultural Heritage Commission, Position 4, for a term ending October 29, 2026. 24-6870 approved Pass
424. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of a member of the Harris County Commissioners Court, and an alternate member from the Office of the County Engineer, to the City of Houston Planning Commission for a term ending October 29, 2026. 24-6871 approved Pass
425. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071, regarding Janice Hughes Barnes, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Ashtian Barnes, Deceased, Petitioner v. Roberto Felix, Jr., et al.; No. 23-1239, pending before the Supreme Court. 24-6903 no action
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493 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.
426. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to adjust FY 2025 law enforcement department budgets to reflect changes to the number of contract patrol officers as of October 1, 2024, relative to the number of officers on October 1, 2023. 24-6975 approved Pass
427. Request by the Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity for approval of an agreement to award $99,990 in grant funds to PUSH for Dreams for the Pathways to Prime program, funded with general funds authorized by the Local Government Code Chapter 381.004. 24-6993 approved Pass
428. Request by the Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity for approval of an agreement to award $69,650 in grant funds to the Houston Minority Business Council for the Pathways to Prime program, funded with general funds authorized by the Local Government Code Chapter 381.004. 24-6995 approved Pass
429. Request by the Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity for approval of an agreement to award $67,350 in grant funds to The Pierre Foundation for the Pathways to Prime program, funded with general funds authorized by the Local Government Code Chapter 381.004. 24-6997 approved Pass
430. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the National Association of County and City Health Officials to extend the grant end date to May 31, 2025 for the Improving the Health of Young Children: Increasing Vaccination Coverage through Partnerships with Early Care and Education Programs grant. 24-6981 approved Pass
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431. Request by Public Health Services for approval of a subrecipient agreement with the Center for Civic and Public Policy Improvement in the amount of $100,000 for the Harris County Public Health Capacity Strengthening Program. 24-7002 approved Pass
432. Transmittal by Public Health Services of the 2024 Chronic Diseases in Harris County, Texas report. 24-7003 accepted
433. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas General Land Office to extend 34 grant funded positions to May 31, 2025 for the FY2017 CDBG-DR Hurricane Harvey Round One Funding Program. 24-7005 approved Pass
434. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department to provide law enforcement services at The Opportunity Center in Houston. 24-6979 approved Pass
435. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to add one classification to the Constable’s salary structure for the rank of “Detective” effective November 2, 2024. 24-6980 no action
436. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $50,033.28, with a required match of $12,539.12, for the FY25 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle Program (STEP CMV). 24-6978 approved Pass
437. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $50,033.28, with a required match of $12,540.38, for the FY 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive. 24-6990 approved Pass
438. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071, Government Code, for discussion and possible action regarding settlement of a claim by agreement between Harris County and Rahiblu Jabon Barrett. 24-6988 approved Pass
439. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with R.G. Miller Engineers, Inc. for professional architectural and engineering services to study and design the construction of residential developments for Harris County for the extended period of October 29, 2024 - February 28, 2026, with no increase in pricing (190217), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 5.0%, MWDBE Current Participation:17.5%. 24-6982 approved Pass
440. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ & Associates, Inc. d/b/a EHRA Engineering for professional architectural and engineering services to study and design the construction of residential developments for Harris County for the extended period of October 29, 2024 - February 28, 2026, with no increase in pricing (190217), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWDBE Current Participation: 63.4%. 24-6983 approved Pass
441. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an interlocal amendment with the Texas Department of Public Safety for driver records or driver record monitoring services for Universal Services for the period of October 29, 2024 - October 28, 2029. 24-6984 no action
442. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with SafetyMed, LLC to modify Exhibit B to include additional services and items for automatic external defibrillators and related items for Harris County for the period of June 29, 2024 - June 28, 2025, with no increase in the amount of the contract (200269), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-6987 approved Pass
443. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of $702,780 to allow Harris County Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity to enter into an agreement by utilizing Harris County Flood Control District’s existing contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. for disaster recovery program management for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the period of October 29, 2024 - December 18, 2025 with three (3) one-year renewal options (230100), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%. 24-6996 approved Pass
444. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to USA Amtech Inc (Primary) and Prime Trees Inc. (Secondary) in the amount of $302,830 for tree and tree limb removal services for Precinct 2 for a one (1) year initial term with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240314), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10.4%. 24-6985 approved Pass
445. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of Choice Partners, a division of Harris County Department of Education Cooperative Program purchase from Blue Knight Security, LLC in the amount of $82,875 for security guard services for the County Clerk’s Office. 24-6986 accepted
446. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating J. Kent Friedman for his dedicated service as Chairman of the Board of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA). 24-6994 approved Pass
447. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution congratulating Anne Tyson on her retirement and thanking her for 21 years of service to Harris County Precinct 2. 24-7000 approved Pass
448. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a bookfair sale for the Black Child Book Fair organization at Felix Baldree on December 7, 2024. 24-6976 approved Pass
449. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of day of admission fees, in-advance admission fees, refreshment, food and merchandise sales for the Wolfsburg Edition 10 German Car Show event at Clear Lake White Top Pavilion on November 23, 2024. 24-6977 approved Pass
450. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for an Executive Session and subsequent action to vacate the position of chair of the Board of Directors of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, and to provide notice of vacancy to the chair of the Sports Authority and to the secretary of the Board of Directors of the Sports Authority. 24-6992 approved Pass
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451. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for an Executive Session and subsequent action to appoint Juan Garcia, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) as Chair for an unexpired term ending August 31, 2025. 24-6991 approved Pass
452. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on Harris County grant funds. 24-6999 no action
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454. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with International Business Machines Corporation to modify the scope of work for Enabling Technology Solution for the ACCESS Initiative for Public Health Services with no increase in the total contract amount (210396), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 6%. 24-6998 no action
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626 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 16. HCD 1 Servant Leadership Conference 1/29-31/2025 Dallas, TX $1,470 General 17. LIB 5 Sustainability: Growing into Our Future 11/9-11/2024 New Braunfels, TX $2,513 General Conference 18. LIB 45 Library Journal's Media, PR, & 11/21/2024 Houston, TX $7,324 General Communication online training 19. LIB 4 National Immigrant Inclusion Conference 12/8-10/2024 Houston, TX $2,700 Grant 20. DRO 5 Mediation online training Multiple Houston, TX $6,475 General 21. JUVPROB 1 Texas Psychological Association 11/7-9/2024 Fort Worth, TX $1,300 Other training* 22. JUVPROB 7 Juvenile Chief's Association training* 1/19-22/2025 Fredericksburg, TX $6,699 Grant 23. JUVPROB 12 Gang Intelligence and Supervision 1/20-23/2025 Galveston, TX $9,944 Grant Conference* 24. JUVPROB 1 Texas Association of School Business 2/25-27/2025 Austin, TX $1,380 Grant Officials Conference* 25. JUVPROB 2 Foundation skills for trainers training* 3/2-7/2025 Dallas, TX $2,595 Grant 26. HCRCA - Texas Adult Protective Services 10/7-11/2024 Galveston, TX - Other Conference ($7,360 appvd. 7/15 for 4 attnds.-date change) 27. C1 7 NATIA Conference, recertification, & 1/28-31/2025 Frisco, TX $5,440 Other training* 28. C2 3 Covert installations in a high-voltage 11/5-8/2024 Pasadena, TX $6,900 General environment training* 29. C2 1 FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership 1/27-31/2025 Seabrook, TX $795 General Institute training*
628 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 45. CCLK 2 County & District Clerks' Association of 12/2-3/2024 Baytown, TX $900 Other Texas meeting* 46. CCLK 7 Texas Association of County Election 1/5-11/2025 S. Padre Island, TX $13,470 General Officials training 47. DCLK 3 County & District Clerks' Association of 2/3-6/2025 Denton, TX $3,610 General Texas Conference* 48. MAC 1 MAC training 2/19-21/2025 Austin, TX $150 General $525 Other 49. PTS 4 Mental Health Conference 12/1-5/2024 Corpus Christi, TX $8,212 General 50. JP 2.2 13 Various fiscal year blanket requests* FY 2025 Various $16,000 General 51. JP 5.1 1 Justice of the Peace seminar 12/1-4/2024 Galveston, TX $624 General 52. JP 5.1 1 Criminal trial workshop 8/3-6/2025 Waco, TX $660 General 53. JP 8.1 1 Justice of the Peace & Constable 11/12-14/2024 S. Padre Island, TX $1,300 General Association Education Conf. 54. CCTS 24 Justice of the Peace Education FY 2025 Various $12,500 General Conferences & meetings 55. PBCT1 3 Fiduciary Litigation Conference 12/4-6/2024 San Antonio, TX $2,071 Other 56. PBCT5 2 Texas College of Probate Judges training 5/22-24/2024 Corpus Christi, TX $330 General 57. PBCT5 1 Estate Planning, Guardianship, & Elder 8/7-9/2024 San Antonio, TX $1,295 General Law Conference 58. PBCT5 2 Texas College of Probate Judges 8/27-30/2024 San Antonio, TX $1,142 General Conference 59. PBCT5 1 Texas Court Reporter Association 9/5-8/2024 Arlington, TX $1,240 General training 60. PBCT5 1 Texas Bar fiduciary litigation training 12/4-6/2024 San Antonio, TX $1,115 General
629 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 61. DCTS 175 Various fiscal year blanket requests FY 2025 Various $190,000 General 62. AUD 1 Houston Internal Audit Leader round 11/12/2024 Houston, TX $184 General table training 63. AUD 1 Government Financial Officers 11/14/2024 Houston, TX $135 General Association online training 64. AUD 1 Accounting data analytics course Multiple Houston, TX $400 General 65. OHSEM 30 Various fiscal year blanket requests* FY 2025 Various $36,500 General $10,500 Grant 66. PCT2 4 Environmental Water & Resources 11/6/2024 Houston, TX $675 General Institute Conference* ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 591 In Texas average cost per attendee: $873 $515,787 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 872 Average cost per attendee: $1,076 $938,582 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2025 = 10/1/24-9/30/25
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991 Commissioners Court recessed at 12:43 P.M.
993 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 1:52 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
997 Commissioner Ellis arrived at 1:56 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
1000 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 1:57 P.M. and returned at 1:59 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
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1003 Commissioners Court went into Executive Session at 2:01 P.M. for Items 424, 425, 438, 450, and 451.
1006 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 3:07 P.M., All court members were present in-person.
1010 COVID-19
17. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Texas Children’s Hospital to extend the term and update the budget 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 November 14, 2025 - July 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (200315). 24-6790 approved Pass
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1025 Emergency/Supplemental items
1039 Purchasing
1041 COVID-19
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10. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the University of Houston, Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality (UH IRWGS), evaluators of the Early REACH program, to update Exhibit B (Budget) to a milestone-based billing structure. 24-6576
12. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to allocate $1,300,000 of Flex Funds to secure real estate project management, advisory and brokerage, appraisal, legal, and environmental consulting services to aid in the acquisition of potential properties deemed beneficial for the expansion of affordable housing throughout Harris County. 24-6671
1049 County Administration
23. Request for discussion and possible action related to proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas. 24-6844 approved Pass
1052 COVID-19
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22. Request for discussion and possible action on a program proposal for the Harris County M/WBE Scorecard to assess implementation of the Minority & Women-Owned-Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program across Harris County departments. 24-6770 approved Pass
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193. Request for review and approval of a proposal to fund the expansion of animal control activities in Precinct 3. 24-6703 approved Pass
193. Request for review and approval of a proposal to fund the expansion of animal control activities in Precinct 3. 24-6703 approved Pass
1122 Transmittals
1130 Public Health Services
1137 Housing and Community Development
1144 County Attorney
1150 Purchasing
1154 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 5:05 P.M. and returned at 5:06 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
1156 Purchasing
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427. Request by the Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity for approval of an agreement to award $99,990 in grant funds to PUSH for Dreams for the Pathways to Prime program, funded with general funds authorized by the Local Government Code Chapter 381.004. 24-6993
443. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of $702,780 to allow Harris County Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity to enter into an agreement by utilizing Harris County Flood Control District’s existing contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. for disaster recovery program management for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the period of October 29, 2024 - December 18, 2025 with three (3) one-year renewal options (230100), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%. 24-6996
1186 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 5:37 P.M. and returned at 5:40 P.M. She did not miss any vote.
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1213 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 5:46 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 October 29, 2024. On this the 10th day of December, 2024. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy