Commissioners Court
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
Agenda — 36 items
- 1 Public Notice
- 2 October 11, 2024 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
- 3 Appearances before court
- 4 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.
- 5 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
- 6 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a regular session at 10:02 A.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 11 Resolutions
- 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Nam Nguyen for more than 36 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Harris County, extending best wishes for success and happiness in all his future endeavors.
- 2. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing Donna Fujimoto Cole for her lifetime of service, advocacy, and leadership.
- 3. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance Houston.
- 4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing Sherri Hannemann for dedicating over 25 years of service to the residents of Harris County.
- 5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring the life and service of Terry Clark Sr.
- 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring the Houston Double Ten Celebration Committee on the 113th National Day of the Republic of China for building community through events held throughout September and October in Harris County Precinct 4.
- 18 Management and Budget
- 7. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.
- 20 Universal Services
- 20 page break
- 8. Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers for the Constable of Precinct 3.
- 22 Constables
- 9. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval to accept from Michael Molandes the donation of a dual purpose canine to be used for law enforcement duties and functions.
- 24 page break
- 25 page break
- 26 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 10:03 A.M. The above and forgoing minutes have been read and examined by me and are a true and correct representation of the actions taken by Commissioners Court held on October 17, 2024. On this the 12th day of November, 2024. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
- 28 Grants
- 10. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division grant funds in the total amount of $5,724,098.39, with no required match, for State Homeland Security Law Enforcement-oriented Terrorism Prevention Activity, Urban Area Security Initiative, and Urban Area Security Initiative Law Enforcement-oriented Terrorism Prevention Activity programs as part of the FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program.
- 29 page break
- 11. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for grant funds up to the amount of $100,000, with no required match, for the 2025 Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) grant.
- 31 Auditor
- 12. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
- 33 Tax Assessor-Collector
- 13. Request for approval of tax refund payments.
- 35 Purchasing
- 14. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Oracle America, Inc. in the additional amount of $567,763 for additional cloud and consulting services for enterprise resource planning system for Harris County for the period of April 29, 2024 - April 28, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 37 Commissioner, Precinct 4
- 15. Request for approval of the updated concession stand prices for the Houston Area Live Steamers, operating at Zube Park.
- 39 Adjournment.