Commissioners Court

1001 Preston, 1st Floor

Agenda — 638 items

1. 1 Public Notice
2. 2 September 12, 2024 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 24-5979
3. 3 Opening Prayer
4. 4 Reverend Lindsay Kirkpatrick of Asbury United Methodist Church in Pasadena introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 2.
5. 5 Pledges of Allegiance
6. 6 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
7. 6 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a regular session at 10:00 A.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
8. 7 Appearances before court
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 9 Commissioner Garcia arrived in-person at 10:04 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
12. 10 Resolutions
13. 10 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the Court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
14. 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution honoring the life and service of Corporal Maher Khalil Husseini. 24-5753 approved Pass
15. 2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating the month of September 2024 as National Preparedness Month in Harris County, Texas. 24-5817 approved Pass
16. 12 Public Hearings
17. 3. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating the month of September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Harris County, Texas. 24-5818 approved Pass
18. 4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Andrea Almendarez during National Suicide Prevention Month for her bravery and life-saving efforts. 24-5973 approved Pass
19. 14 Public Hearing for Item 372 was from 10:08 A.M. through 10:08 A.M.
20. 5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution recognizing September 9, 2024 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. 24-5941 approved Pass
21. 372. Request by the Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System, to hold a public hearing for discussion and approval of the FY 2025 budget for the Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System. 24-6025
22. 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of Daikin. 24-5974 approved Pass
23. 7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution observing the month of September as Deaf Awareness Month. 24-5975 approved Pass
24. 17 Public Hearing for Item 373 was from 10:09 A.M. through 11:36 A.M.
25. 8. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution observing the month of September as Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. 24-5976 approved Pass
26. 373. Request by the Office of Management and Budget to hold a public hearing for discussion and approval of the FY 2025 annual budgets for Harris County, Harris County Toll Road, and Harris County Flood Control District, which includes a total appropriations budget of $2,907M for the Harris County General Fund and total appropriations budget of $274.1M for the Harris County Flood Control General Fund. 24-5552
27. 19 COVID-19
28. 9. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of a no-cost amendment to the interlocal agreement with the University of Houston for the RAPID Survey program to reflect a new contract end date of June 30, 2025. 24-5576 approved Pass
29. 20 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 10:34 A.M. and returned at 10:44 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
30. 10. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of a Data Use Agreement (DUA) between Stanford University and Harris County to govern the ownership, use, and disbursement of data collected from implementation of the RAPID Survey program. 24-5581 approved Pass
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32. 11. Request by Public Health Services for approval of one position in the IDCU COVID CARES/Expansion grant effective September 21, 2024 to support the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance & Emerging Diseases. 24-5925 approved Pass
33. 12. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a first amendment to the agreement with A Caring Safe Place, Inc. for the CCHP 2.1 Program to allocate an additional $175,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), increasing the Limitation of Appropriation and the budget from $1,803,288.00 to $1,978,288.00 for the continued provision of rental payments through December 31, 2024. 24-5610 approved Pass
34. 23 Public Hearings
35. 13. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a first amendment to the agreement with Temenos Community Development Corporation for the Temenos Scattered Site project to reduce the project allocation of $1,928,571.00 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) by $856,825.00, adjusting the Limitation of Appropriation and the budget to $1,071,746.00 to align with current project expenditures. 24-5611 approved Pass
36. 24 Public Hearing for Item 374 was from 11:36 A.M. through 11:38 A.M.
37. 14. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a first amendment to the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funded agreement with Northwest Assistance Ministries to extend the time of performance by seven (7) months, changing the end date to April 30, 2025, and revise Exhibit G, the Federal Award Information Table for the Harris County CV Housing Program. The CDBG-CV project allocation will remain $721,623.10. 24-5615 approved Pass
38. 15. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to transfer up to $2,750,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation to purchase the land at 810 Oak Street for the Lost Oaks Project, and execute a loan agreement in an amount up to $1,778,000 in ARPA SLFRF funds to reimburse eligible development costs for the project. 24-5618 approved Pass
39. 26 Public Hearing for Item 375 was from 11:38 A.M. through 11:39 A.M.
40. 16. Request by Housing and Community Development (HCD) for approval of one position to support the Legal Services Program under Harris County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) effective September 21, 2024. The total amount approved for this position is $209,354. 24-5930 approved Pass
41. 17. Request by the District Courts for approval to carryforward into FY 2025, $112,000 in unspent FY 2024 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery Funds needed to hire a coordinator to continue progress on backlog initiatives, effective October 1, 2024. 24-5949 no action
42. 28 Public Hearing for Item 376 was from 11:39 A.M. through 11:39 A.M.
43. 18. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council to update the budget (Exhibit B) for early childhood resiliency fund for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the period of May 7, 2024 - September 6, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (230444), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-5636 approved Pass
44. 19. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The RAND Corporation dba The RAND Policy Research Corporation to update the budget in the Best and Final Offer (Exhibit B) and the Scope of Work (Exhibit C) for monitoring and evaluation of the short-and-long term casual impacts of programs and interventions to be funded by the Harris County Early Childhood Impact Fund for the extended period of February 21, 2026 - September 30, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (200333). 24-5764 approved Pass
45. 30 Public Hearing for Item 442 was from 11:39 A.M. through 11:40 A.M.
46. 20. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with YMCA of Greater Houston to update the budget table in Exhibit B for early learning quality network for Harris County for the period of October 10, 2023 - November 30, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (230095), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-5906 approved Pass
47. 442. Request by the County Clerk for a public hearing for approval of the Records Archive Plan for FY 2024-25. Notice of the public hearing was published on September 2, 2024, as required under the statute. 24-6016
48. 21. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with VN TeamWork, Inc. to update the budget table contained in the Best and Final Offer (Exhibit B) for early learning quality network for Harris County for the period of October 10, 2023 - November 30, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (230095), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-5635 approved Pass
49. 22. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas for basic and optional long term disability insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, at a cost of $2,124,600 (230021), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-5639 approved Pass
50. 33 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 11:46 A.M. and returned at 11:49 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
51. 23. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Carnes Funeral Home Inc. for decedent transport services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences (ARPA) for the period of October 31, 2024 - October 30, 2025 at a cost of $400,000 (230161), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%. 24-5939 approved Pass
52. 34 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 11:49 A.M. and returned at 11:53 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
53. 35 County Administration
54. 24. Request by the Office of County Administration and the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for discussion and possible action on the report summarizing status of the County’s participation in the Putting Assets to Work (PAW) incubator program and recommended next steps. 24-5754 approved Pass
55. 36 Resolutions
56. 25. Request for discussion and approval of the proposed holidays and Commissioners Court meetings calendar for 2025. 24-5530 approved Pass
57. 3. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating the month of September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Harris County, Texas. 24-5818
58. 38 page break
59. 39 Management and Budget
60. 26. Request for discussion and possible action on two proposed policies from the approved Harris County 5-year Financial Plan: the Grants Indirect Cost Policy and the Department and Special Fund Indirect Cost Policy. 24-5543 approved Pass
61. 4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Andrea Almendarez during National Suicide Prevention Month for her bravery and life-saving efforts. 24-5973
62. 27. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest. 24-5626 approved Pass
63. 28. Request for approval of the Harris County Investment Policy that has been prepared in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act. 24-5448 approved Pass
64. 5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution recognizing September 9, 2024 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. 24-5941
65. 29. Request for approval to pay the IRS rebate payments of $16,469.83 on Commercial Paper Notes, Series D and $1,651.15 on Commercial Paper Notes, Series C-2. 24-5623 approved Pass
66. 30. Request for approval of an order ratifying and confirming the terms and provisions of the Harris County, Texas, General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series D-3, as established by the Amended and Restated Order relating thereto; approving such Amended and Restated Order; and containing other matters relating thereto. 24-5624 approved Pass
67. 44 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 12:14 P.M.
68. 31. Request for approval of one position effective September 21, 2024 using Risk Management Funds as part of the move of Risk Management to the Office of Management and Budget. 24-5531 approved Pass
69. 32. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 24-5913 approved Pass
70. 46 Resolutions
71. 47 Human Resources and Risk Management
72. 7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution observing the month of September as Deaf Awareness Month. 24-5975
73. 33. 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 $223,634 and three workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $56,889; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $50,371; denial of 113 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute one release in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $10,163 in connection with a property damage claim. 24-5622 approved Pass
74. 34. Request for approval to use department-issued procurement cards (P-cards) and reimburse personnel for expenses incurred through September 30, 2025 for employee and retiree open enrollment and wellness events in an amount not to exceed $10,000. 24-5502 approved Pass
75. 8. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution observing the month of September as Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. 24-5976
76. 35. Request for approval to use department-issued procurement cards (P-card) in an amount not to exceed $2,500 for the purpose of purchasing food and beverage for internal staff training events and meetings through September 30, 2024. 24-5627 approved Pass
77. 36. Request for approval to accept grant funds from the Texas Division of Emergency Management, with a 25% local match, for Hurricane Beryl as part of the FEMA Public Assistance Program. 24-5583 approved Pass
78. 51 Commissioner, Precinct 2
79. 37. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions. 24-5559 approved Pass
80. 53 County Engineer
81. 38. Request for approval to execute an agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., in the amount of $658,890.17 for professional architecture and engineering services in connection with Sidewalk-Lauder Road, UPIN 24102MF33C01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.74%. 24-5646 approved Pass
82. 39. Request for approval to execute an agreement with HR Green, Inc., in the amount of $257,587.35 for professional engineering services in connection with Destination Trail Segment 2 - from TX Spur 5 to Milby Park, UPIN 23050MF2QG01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 5.78%. 24-5693 approved Pass
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84. 40. Request for approval to execute an agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $230,020.48 for professional engineering services for two rebuild traffic signals with pedestrian related appurtenances at the intersections of Hopper Road at Bentley Road and Hopper Road at Foy Lane, UPIN 24035MF34X01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%. 24-5795 approved Pass
85. 41. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers Inc, in the amount of $200,190.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide an Illumination study and coordinate with CenterPoint on the installation of residential streetlights throughout the Barrett Community, UPIN 24103MF3AW01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5680 approved Pass
86. 57 Commissioners Court recessed at 12:42 P.M.
87. 42. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Binkley & Barfield, Inc in the amount of $180,700.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide Illumination study and coordinate with CenterPoint the installation of residential streetlights throughout the Highlands Community, UPIN 24103MF3AX01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5645 approved Pass
88. 58 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:04 P.M. Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
89. 43. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Fivengineering, LLC for Professional Engineering Services in the amount of $167,376.00 in connection with Wastewater Study - Bear Creek Park - 2023, UPIN 24104MF39S01, Precinct 4. MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%. 24-5834 approved Pass
90. 44. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Infratech Engineers & Innovators, LLC in the amount of $113,126.69 for professional engineering services for a rebuild traffic signal with pedestrian related appurtenances at the intersection of Antoine Drive at Breen Drive, UPIN 24035MF39K01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%. 24-5752 approved Pass
91. 45. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Civitas Engineering Group Inc. in the amount of $46,790.00 for Construction Phase Services for Dula Lane and Related Infrastructure Drainage Improvements - 2022, UPIN 22208MF2H701, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 58%. 24-5679 approved Pass
92. 61 COVID-19
93. 46. Request for approval of a change in contract with DivisionOne Construction, LLC in connection with the Peden Building (Harvey) project, adding 300 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $562,846.81, Job No. 21/0295-15, UPIN 18035MF0W501, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-5689 approved Pass
94. 47. Request for approval of a change in contract with Sequeira Civil Construction, LLC in connection with Schiel Road 2 - from West of Fairfield Place Drive to West of Mason Road, adding 59 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $126,847.83, Job No. 23/0239-2, UPIN 18103N302203, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 32%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-5800 approved Pass
95. 11. Request by Public Health Services for approval of one position in the IDCU COVID CARES/Expansion grant effective September 21, 2024 to support the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance & Emerging Diseases. 24-5925
96. 48. Request for approval of a change in contract with Brookstone, LP., in connection with Precinct One Administration and Service Center-New Construction-2019, with an addition in the amount of $60,329.00, Job No. 21/0309-15, UPIN 20101MF1ET01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWDBE Current Participation: 32%. 24-5656 approved Pass
97. 49. Request for approval of a change in contract with Yellowstone Landscape Central, Inc., in connection with final On-Call - Maintenance - Mowing in North & Northwest Areas, Precinct 1 - 2022, with an addition in the amount of $60,285.46, Job No. 22/0144-1, UPIN 22101MF2JG01, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 32%, MWDBE Current Participation: 19.19%. 24-5704 approved Pass
98. 50. Request for approval of a change in contract with Yellowstone Landscape Central, Inc., in connection with On-Call Maintenance - Mowing Humble Camp Area, Precinct 3 - 2022, with an addition in the amount of $59,665.37, Job No. 22/0065-1, UPIN 22103MF2HJ01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.67%, MWDBE Current Participation: 18.62%. 24-5706 approved Pass
99. 51. Request for approval of a change in contract with Millis Equipment, LLC. in connection with Hufsmith-Kohrville Rd segment 2 - from Hollow Glen Lane to 500' North of Ezekiel, adding 25 calendar days with an addition in the amount of $39,646.57, Job No. 23/0308-2, UPIN 15104M23NP02, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 28.5%, MWDBE Current Participation: 11.99%. 24-5681 approved Pass
100. 67 County Engineer
101. 52. Request for approval of a change in contract with Structural Integrity Group, LLC in connection with final On-Call - Maintenance - Concrete Joint Cleaning & Replacement, Precinct 1 - 2021, with an addition in the amount of $33,437.06, Job No. 21/0337-1, UPIN 22101MF2C801, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 9%, MWDBE Current Participation: 3.73%. 24-5703 approved Pass
102. 53. Request for approval of a change in contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in connection with Oak Glen Place Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding six calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $28,639.96, Job No. 23/0028-3, UPIN 19101MF13601, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 21%, MWDBE Current Participation: 26.07%. 24-5687 approved Pass
103. 54. Request for approval of a change in contract with Ballast Point Construction, Inc., in connection with Trail - Fairmont Parkway from HCFCD B100 to Red Bluff Drive - 2021, with an addition in the amount of $20,356.90, Job No. 23/0224-4, UPIN 22102MF2FC01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWDBE Current Participation: 22.41%. 24-5806 approved Pass
104. 55. Request for approval of an amendment with Woolpert, Inc. in the amount of $14,770.00, in connection with the Construction Phase Services Agreement for Mueschke Road, Segment 8 from 2,700’ south of Draper Road to approximately 500’ north of Draper Road for additional design work connected with the developer’s request and funding of new turn lane and tie in intersection for future Holderrieth Road, Job No. 23/0230, UPIN 161033020711, Precinct 4. 24-5719 approved Pass
105. 56. Request for approval of a change in contract with Ballast Point Construction, Inc., in connection with Trail - Fairmont Parkway from HCFCD B100 to Red Bluff Drive - 2021, with an addition in the amount of $4,238.03, Job No. 23/0224-3, UPIN 22102MF2FC01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWDBE Current Participation: 22.41%. 24-5804 approved Pass
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107. 57. Request for approval of a change in contract with J Rivas Construction, LLC, in connection with final construction of High Meadows and Fairgreen Subdivision Drainage Improvements, with an addition in the amount of $1,305.13, Job No. 23/0157-2, Bond Fund, UPIN 19102MF17C01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWDBE Participation Goal: 79.09%. 24-5675 approved Pass
108. 58. Request for approval of a change in contract with C.E. Barker Ltd., in connection with Western Homes Addition Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding 10 calendar days, Job No. 22/0425-3, Bond Fund, UPIN 20102MF1E501, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30.6%, MWDBE Current Participation: 32.67%. 24-5678 approved Pass
109. 59. Request for approval of a change in contract with C.E. Barker Ltd., in connection with Western Homes Addition Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding eight calendar days, Job No. 22/0425-2, Grant Fund, UPIN 20102MF1E501, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30.6%, MWDBE Current Participation: 32.67%. 24-5677 approved Pass
110. 60. Request for approval of a change in contract with DCE Construction, Inc., in connection with On-Call - Construction - Concrete Paving, Precinct 4 - 2022, Job No. 22/0197-1, UPIN 23104MF2MS01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 33%, MWDBE Current Participation: 35.21%. 24-5717 approved Pass
111. 76 Flood Control District
112. 61. Request for approval of a change in contract with Precise Services, Inc., in connection with Crosby Township/MUD Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding 39 calendar days, Job No. 23/0438-1, UPIN 19102MF12Q01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 24%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-5686 approved Pass
113. 62. Request for approval of a change in contract with Sweeping Corporation of America, Inc., in connection with final On-Call - Maintenance - Street Sweeping, Genoa Camp - Precinct 2 - 2022, with a deduction in the amount of $26,060.69, Job No. 22/0452-1, UPIN 23102MF2RW01, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5714 approved Pass
114. 63. Request for approval of a change in contract with Sweeping Corporation of America, Inc., in connection with final On-Call - Maintenance - Street Sweeping, Wade Camp - Precinct 2 - 2022, with a deduction in the amount of $29,474.01, Job No. 22/0451-1, UPIN 23102MF2WT01, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5715 approved Pass
115. 64. Request for approval of a change in contract with Sweeping Corporation of America, Inc., in connection with final On-Call - Maintenance - Street Sweeping, East Aldine Camp - Precinct 2 - 2022, with a deduction in the amount of $39,379.82, Job No. 22/0453-1, UPIN 23102MF2RV01, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5713 approved Pass
116. 65. Request for approval of a change in contract with Mar-Con Services, LLC, in connection with final construction of Emerald Forest Subdivisions Road and Drainage Improvements (Cypress Place-Ph II), with a deduction in the amount of $40,069.33, Job No. 22/0444-1, Bond Fund, UPIN 21289MF21501, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-5673 approved Pass
117. 66. Request for approval of a change in contract with Mar-Con Services, LLC, in connection with final construction of Emerald Forest Subdivisions Road and Drainage Improvements (Cypress Place-Ph II), with a deduction in the amount of $46,309.69, Job No. 22/0444-2, Grant Fund, UPIN 21289MF21501, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-5674 approved Pass
118. 82 Economic Equity and Opportunity
119. 67. Request for approval of a change in contract with Icon GC, LLC, in connection with final construction of HCSFNC - TO4 - Vista 'Baker Ripley Site', with a deduction in the amount of $128,851.59, Job No. 23/0087-6, UPIN 21035MF1QK01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%. 24-5802 approved Pass
120. 68. Request for approval of a change in contract with J Rivas Construction, LLC, in connection with High Meadows and Fairgreen Subdivision Drainage Improvements, with a deduction in the amount of $424,814.70, Job No. 23/0157-3, Grant Fund, UPIN 19102MF17C01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWDBE Participation Goal: 79.09%. 24-5676 approved Pass
121. 69. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. in the amount of $2,610,000 to design and construct park improvements and all related appurtenances in Harris County, Hike & Bike Trail and Undercrossing Construction - Brays Bayou Greenway from Fondren to Braeburn Glen, UPIN 24104MF39501, Precinct 4. 24-5655 approved Pass
122. 85 Housing and Community Development
123. 70. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. in the amount of $700,000 to design and construct park improvements, Hike & Bike Trail-Brays Bayou Greenway from Chimney Rock to Hillcroft - 2023, located at Brays Bayou between Chimney Rock Road and Hillcroft Avenue, UPIN 24104MF38Y01, Precinct 4. 24-5653 approved Pass
124. 71. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. in the amount of $495,000 to design and construct improvements, Hike and Bike Trail - Brays Bayou Greenway Trails, located along Brays Bayou from east of Hillcroft Avenue to west S. Rice Avenue and under-crossings at North Braeswood Boulevard and South Braeswood Boulevard; Brays Bayou and Hillcroft Avenue; Brays Bayou and Chimney Rock Road; and Brays Bayou and S. Rice Avenue, UPIN 24104MF39301, Precinct 4. 24-5652 approved Pass
125. 72. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 23 to construct and maintain a trail and sidewalks for the Sablechase Neighborhood, located around the detention pond at Sablechase Drive & TC Jester Blvd, UPIN 21101MF1YU01, Precinct 1. 24-5651 approved Pass
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127. 73. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with HOBAS Pipe USA, Inc. for non-standard maintenance in connection with maintenance of a pedestrian bridge constructed by HOBAS Pipe USA, Inc., over the existing road right-of-way of Oil Center Boulevard located between 1413 & 1213 E. Richey Rd, Houston, TX 77073, UPIN NS101, Precinct 1. 24-5654 approved Pass
128. 74. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Harris-Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 4 in connection to constructing non-standard elements such as brick pavers, upgraded signs and signals, and upgraded crosswalks and intersections, and related appurtenances, NS104 ePermits: 2010190049, Precinct 4. 24-5682 approved Pass
129. 75. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Deer Park in the amount of $100,000 to construct a hike and bike trail from X Street to East San Augustine Street and East San Augustine Street to P Street of which will include trail heads, wayfinding, benches, trash cans, bollards, bike racks, and dog waste stations, UPIN 24102MF31F01, Precinct 2. 24-5692 approved Pass
130. 91 Tax Assessor-Collector
131. 76. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 525 for Sundance Cove Section 8, Precinct 3. 24-5726 approved Pass
132. 77. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Sunbelt Fresh Water Supply District to provide utility connections for project HCSFNC - TO6 - Connorvale Development, UPIN 21289MF1Z501, Precinct 2. 24-5877 approved Pass
133. 78. Request for approval to execute a Utility Construction Services Agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, in the amount of $210,216.53 for overhead electric lines and power poles relocations, in connection with Memorial Hills Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19104MF12P01, Precinct 1. 24-5647 approved Pass
134. 94 Purchasing
135. 79. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to provide street lighting service at Homestead Road between Winfield Road and Hamil Road in connection with Utilities - Street Lighting Program, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 24-5700 approved Pass
136. 281. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Elmore Public Relations, Inc. in the additional amount of $400,000 for community engagement and public outreach services for the Flood Control District (210191). 24-5768
137. 80. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 15947 ½ Woodland Hills Drive, Humble, Texas 77346 (Intersection of Woodland Hills Drive and Pine Peak Way) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, ePermits Project Number: 2401170173, Precinct 3. 24-5751 approved Pass
138. 282. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Lopez Negrete Communications, Inc. in the additional amount of $900,000 for additional services for community engagement and public outreach services for the Flood Control District (190077). 24-5907
139. 81. Request for approval to execute a consent agreement between ExxonMobil Pipeline Company LLC and Harris County to perform proposed construction in connection with Houmont Park Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF14G01, Precinct 1. 24-5835 approved Pass
140. 310. Request for approval of a renewal option with Trimble, Inc. for project and program management solution for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of October 26, 2024 - October 25, 2025 at a cost of $569,224 (140343), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5914
141. 82. Request for approval for the expenditure of $20,000 for Various Expenses Related to Miscellaneous Training, Resources, Licenses, and Functions for Fiscal Year 2025. 24-5691 approved Pass
142. 98 Executive Session
143. 83. Request for approval to authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for the Hay Center at 3131 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77003, which includes all deposits/fees for utility services, UPIN 21035MF1PA01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-5739 approved Pass
144. 84. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for WLH Communities - Texas, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,360.00 for Bridge Creek Terrace Drive Street Dedication Sec 2, Precinct 3. 24-5722 approved Pass
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146. 85. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Rochester Enterprises, LLC, A Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,050.00 for Newport Sec 6 Partial Replat No 1 and Extension, Precinct 3. 24-5724 approved Pass
147. 86. Request for approval of an Order authorizing and directing Harris County to disclaim its interest in a 20’ foot wide right of way for roadway out of 0.2363 acres located across and along lots 44, 45, 46, 47, AND 48, of Grant Plaza, an unrecorded subdivision in the J.F. Degenhardy Survey, Abstract Number 1650, and the John Shaw W Survey, Abstract Number 721, in Harris County, Texas, as dedicated to the public by Stuart and Hill, Inc., in that certain dedicatory certificate dated July 15, 1986, and filed for record on April 4, 1988, at instrument number L605842, of the official public records of Harris County, Texas, from Precinct 3 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers project, tract Northwest Harris County MUD No 5 Waste Water Treatment Plant No 2 - Abandonment, UPIN 24103MF2ZK01, Precinct 3. 24-5701 approved Pass
148. 419. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Lacy Wolf, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors, Position 6, for a term ending August 31, 2026. 24-5867
149. 87. Request for approval for the sale by Harris County, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas of a temporary construction easement (the “Easement”) over, along, under, and across a tract or parcel of land containing 500 square feet (0.0115 acres), located in the August Whitloch Survey, Abstract No. 792 and No. 797, in Harris County, Texas, from the Precinct 2 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers project, tract Galveston RD Project 54' Water Line Parcel TCY22-027 temporary construction easement, for the appraised value of $708.00, and that the County Judge execute the temporary construction easement, UPIN 24102MF2ZM01, Precinct 2. 24-5702 approved Pass
150. 420. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Frances Castañeda Dyess, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 15 (East Downtown TIRZ 15) Board, Position 7, for a term ending July 6, 2025. 24-5872
151. 88. Request for approval to utilize a CMAR (Construction Manager-at-Risk) delivery method for the Tracy Gee Community Center Renovation project, and the Purchasing Agent be authorized to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and administer the selection of the Construction Manager based on reputation and quality. Once selected, the CMAR would assist the Architect of Record with constructability, value engineering, and cost estimates, and all phases of work under the CMAR will be publicly bid and the bidding process will be overseen by the Purchasing Agent and their office, UPIN 24104MF3BB01, Precinct 4. 24-5729 approved Pass
152. 421. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of David Contreras, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission, Position 2, for a term ending September 30, 2026. 24-5881
153. 89. Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, one (1) road easement and one (1) fee simple tracts for the public project known as Spring Stuebner Rd Segment E from 500-ft West of Leitner Way Dr to West of SH99 - 2019, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 20104MF1BX01, Precinct 3. 24-5694 approved Pass
154. 90. 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 two (2) road easement tracts for the public project known as Precinct 3 Non-Project Related Tasks for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 23103MF2Q801, Precinct 3. 24-5727 approved Pass
155. 106 Emergency/Supplemental items
156. 91. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Annex Facilities Security Upgrades Countywide project (continuous) for an incremental authorization of $4,574,000 for a total FY2025 authorization of $5,074,000. 24-5827 approved Pass
157. 423. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Brandon Dudley, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Position 8, for a term ending August 31, 2026. 24-5999
158. 92. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Control Systems Repair and Replacement Countywide project for an incremental authorization of $1,640,000 for a total FY2025 authorization of $2,940,000. 24-5828 approved Pass
159. 93. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Elevator Repair and Renovations Countywide projects for an FY2025 authorization of $9,100,000. 24-5829 approved Pass
160. 94. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Juvenile Probation Department Facilities Repair and Renovation project for an incremental authorization of $12,337,000 for a total FY2025 authorization of $13,282,000. 24-5830 approved Pass
161. 95. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for Miscellaneous Building Cost project for an incremental authorization of $2,220,000 and a total FY25 authorization of $2,370,000. 24-5831 approved Pass
162. 111 page break
163. 96. Request for approval to negotiate with ATSER LP for professional services regarding construction materials testing for project Asphalt Package 2024 - 2 - 24/0226 - UPIN 24208MF36H01. 24-5644 approved Pass
164. 97. Request for approval to negotiate with Agility Engineering and Management, Inc for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Sidewalk - Claughton Middle School Area, UPIN 24101MF3FR01, Precinct 1. 24-5659 approved Pass
165. 98. Request for approval to negotiate with Agha Engineering LLC to provide professional engineering services for the design, survey, and construction of a rebuild traffic signal with pedestrian appurtenances at Spencer Highway at 16th Street, UPIN 24035MF3HT01, Precinct 2. 24-5662 approved Pass
166. 99. Request for approval to negotiate with Transcend Engineers & Planners, LLC to provide professional engineering services for the design, survey, and construction of a rebuild traffic signal with pedestrian appurtenances at Veterans Memorial Drive at Frick Road, UPIN 24035MF3HP01, Precinct 2. 24-5663 approved Pass
167. 100. Request for approval to negotiate with EPIC Transportation Group, LP to provide professional engineering services for the design, survey, and construction of a rebuild traffic signal with pedestrian appurtenances at Veterans Memorial Drive at Blue Bell Road, UPIN 24035MF3HQ01, Precinct 2. 24-5664 approved Pass
168. 101. Request for approval to negotiate with MBCO Engineering LLC to provide professional engineering services for the design, survey, and construction of a rebuild traffic signal with pedestrian appurtenances at Veterans Memorial Drive at West Road, UPIN 24035MF3HR01, Precinct 2. 24-5665 approved Pass
169. 102. Request for approval to negotiate with Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the design, survey, and construction of a rebuild traffic signal with pedestrian appurtenances at Space Center Boulevard at West Linkage Road, UPIN 24035MF3HU01, Precinct 2. 24-5666 approved Pass
170. 103. Request for approval to negotiate with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Corridor Study - Clinton Drive - 2024, UPIN 24102MF3K301, Precinct 2. 24-5668 approved Pass
171. 104. Request for approval to negotiate with B2Z Engineering, LLC, for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Sidewalk - Uvalde from South of Crosby Freeway to Wallisville Road, UPIN 24102MF3K501, Precinct 2. 24-5669 approved Pass
172. 105. Request for approval to negotiate with Infratech Engineers & Innovators, LLC for professional engineering services in connection with Corridor Study - Reimagine Hopper Road - 2024, from Hardy Toll Road to Hirsch Road, UPIN 24102MF3JX01, Precinct 2. 24-5670 approved Pass
173. 121 page break
174. 106. Request for approval of Phase 2 study report prepared by 5engineering, LLC for the Countywide Water Wastewater Study, UPIN 21289MF1YK01. 24-5672 approved Pass
175. 107. Request for approval of plat Anniston Sec 13 with a financial surety in the amount of $5,125.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 24-5837 approved Pass
176. 108. Request for approval of plat Anniston Sec 14 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,720.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 24-5839 approved Pass
177. 109. Request for approval of plat Auburn Lakes. Consultant, CORE LAND SURVEYING, Precinct 3. 24-5840 approved Pass
178. 110. Request for approval of plat Barrett Crossing Detention Reserve Sec 1. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED, INC., Precinct 3. 24-5841 approved Pass
179. 111. Request for approval of Barrett Crossing Lift Station. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED, INC., Precinct 3. 24-5842 approved Pass
180. 112. Request for approval of plat Bauer Meadows Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,630.00. Consultant, META PLANNING + DESIGN LLC, Precinct 4. 24-5843 approved Pass
181. 113. Request for approval of plat Binford Creek Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $6,175.00. Consultant, PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS, Precinct 4. 24-5844 approved Pass
182. 114. Request for approval of plat J J Settegast Heirs Partition Plat Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, DARAM ENGINEERS, INC., Precinct 2. 24-5845 approved Pass
183. 115. Request that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish October 29th, 2024 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat entitled CROSSING AT CYPRESS LAKES SOUTHEAST RESERVE under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 24-5846 approved Pass
184. 116. Request that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish October 29th, 2024 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat entitled CROSSING AT CYPRESS LAKES SEC 1 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 24-5848 approved Pass
185. 132 page break
186. 117. Request for approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled HERON LAKES ESTATES PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 24-5849 no action
187. 118. Request for approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled HERON LAKES ESTATES PARTIAL REPLAT NO 2 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 24-5850 no action
188. 119. Request for approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled HERON LAKES ESTATES PARTIAL REPLAT NO 3 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 24-5851 no action
189. 120. Request for approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled ST CHARLES PLACE SECTION 2 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 8 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 2. 24-5852 approved Pass
190. 121. Request for approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled ST CHARLES PLACE SECTION 2 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 10 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 24-5853 approved Pass
191. 122. Request for approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled ST CHARLES PLACE PARTIAL REPLAT NO 17 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 24-5854 approved Pass
192. 123. Request for approval of plat Bleu Riviera Drive Street Dedication Sec 1 Replat No 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,080.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3. 24-5859 approved Pass
193. 124. Request for approval of plat Crosby Farms Detention Reserves Sec 2. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3. 24-5860 approved Pass
194. 125. Request for approval of Cypress Trails At Bauer Landing Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,900.00. Consultant, PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS, Precinct 4. 24-5861 approved Pass
195. 126. Request for approval of plat Fuchs Tract Champion Forest Baptist Church North Klein Replat No 1 And Extension with a financial surety in the amount of $1,980.00. Consultant, PEA GROUP, Precinct 3. 24-5862 approved Pass
196. 127. Request for approval of plat Gomez Acres. Consultant, J. MORALES, Precinct 2. 24-5864 approved Pass
197. 128. Request for approval of plat JDS HOPFE ROAD BOTKINS ROAD AND RECREATION CENTER. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC., Precinct 4. 24-5865 approved Pass
198. 129. Request for approval of plat Elyson Sec 57 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,120.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4. 24-5866 approved Pass
199. 145 page break
200. 130. Request for approval of plat Jubilee Recreation Center Sec 1. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 24-5868 approved Pass
201. 131. Request for approval of Luevano Landing Final Plat. Consultant, OWENS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LLC, Precinct 2. 24-5869 approved Pass
202. 132. Request for approval of plat MBI Ltd Properties. Consultant, JEFFREY MOON & ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 2. 24-5870 approved Pass
203. 133. Request for approval of plat Harris County MUD No 514 Water Plant No 1. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 24-5871 approved Pass
204. 134. Request for approval of plat Quiktrip Store No 7951. Consultant, MATKINHOOVER ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, Precinct 2. 24-5873 approved Pass
205. 135. Request for approval of plat Reserve At Woodland Hills. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3. 24-5874 approved Pass
206. 136. Request for approval of plat Sila Drive Entry Reserve with a financial surety in the amount of $2,230.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 24-5875 approved Pass
207. 137. Request for approval of plat STNL Hawksview. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 3. 24-5876 approved Pass
208. 138. Request for approval of plat Sweetgrass Village Sec 3 with a financial surety in the amount of $6,030.00. Consultant, MILLER SURVEY, Precinct 3. 24-5878 approved Pass
209. 139. Request for approval of plat Urbana Spring with a financial surety in the amount of $2,080.00. Consultant, IDS ENGINEERING GROUP, Precinct 3. 24-5879 approved Pass
210. 155 page break
211. 140. Request for approval of plat Willford Estates. Consultant, COBALT ENGINEERING AND INSPECTIONS, LLC, Precinct 3. 24-5882 approved Pass
212. 141. Request for approval of plat Williams Landing with a financial surety in the amount of $2,940.00. Consultant, MILLER SURVEY GROUP, Precinct 4. 24-5883 approved Pass
213. 158 Flood Control District
214. 142. Request for approval of a joint funding agreement with the United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, in the amount of $393,210, to perform surface water resources investigations and research and technical assistance activities during the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. 2024-60, Countywide). 24-5568 approved Pass
215. 143. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), in the amount of $72,900, to participate in a cost sharing program formed to purchase licenses from H-GAC to access GIS datasets, aerial imagery, and, STAR*Map that the Flood Control District may use in the planning, design, and construction of flood reduction projects (Agreement No. 2024-53, Countywide). 24-5549 approved Pass
216. 144. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 for maintenance of gage stations by the Flood Control District to measure rainfall amounts and water levels in channels, bayous, and detention basins for reporting on the public Harris County Flood Warning System website (Agreement No. 2024-58). 24-5134 approved Pass
217. 145. Request for approval of a temporary right of entry with Hydril USA Distribution LLC for installation, monitoring and plug and abandonment of groundwater monitoring wells at HCFCD Unit Tracts P130-00-00-07-019.0 and P130-06-00-01-001.0 (Greens Bayou Watershed, Agreement No. 2022-199, Precinct 3). 24-5573 approved Pass
218. 146. Request for approval of an amendment to the multi-department interlocal agreement with Harris County in the amount of $6,022,928.29 for various services provided to the Flood Control District in FY2025. 24-5569 approved Pass
219. 147. Request for approval of change in contract No. 1 with Arrowstone Contracting, LLC, for the Mercer Stormwater Detention Basin, adding 37 days and resulting in an addition of $108,146.10 to the contract amount (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-88, Project ID K500-21-00-E001, Job No. 23/0315, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal 16%). 24-5597 approved Pass
220. 148. Request for approval of the first amendment to an interlocal agreement with Harris County, with an additional appropriation in the amount of $100,000, for technical assistance, staff augmentation, and various services from the Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity (DEEO) to assist with Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery and Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation awarded to the Flood Control District (Agreement No. 2024-04, Countywide). 24-5570 approved Pass
221. 165 page break
222. 149. Request for approval of an amendment to a utility adjustment agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, in the amount of $28,555, in support of the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin (Armand Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-06, Project ID B512-02-00-E001, Agreement No. 2023-10, Precinct 2). 24-5572 approved Pass
223. 150. Request for approval of a consent to assignment to LJA Engineering, Inc., of the rights and obligations of McDonough Engineering Corporation, under agreements with the Flood Control District (Armand Bayou Watershed and Little Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond IDs F-72 and F-31, Project IDs B513-02-00-E003 and L500-10-00-E002, Agreement Nos. 2022-57 and 2019-80, Countywide). 24-5548 approved Pass
224. 151. Request for approval of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Harris County for technical assistance, staff augmentation, and various services from the Housing & Community Development Department to assist with Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery and Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation grants awarded to the Flood Control District (Agreement 2023-42, Countywide). 24-5571 approved Pass
225. 152. Request for approval of change in contract No. 3 with Lecon, Inc. for the Zube Storm Water Detention Basin Phase 3, adding 96 calendar days (Little Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-27, Project ID L500-01-00-E003, Job No. 21/0240, Precinct 4). 24-5579 approved Pass
226. 153. Request for approval to execute a Real Estate Application for DACW64-7-76-30 easement renewal from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, for HCFCD Unit T103-00-00 within the Barker Reservoir Watershed (Precinct 4). 24-5574 approved Pass
227. 154. Request for approval to execute a Real Estate Application for DACW64-2-75-06 easement renewal from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, for HCFCD Unit U102-22-00 within the Addicks Reservoir Watershed (Precinct 4). 24-5575 approved Pass
228. 155. Request for approval of change in contract No. 4 with Environmental Allies, Inc., for the Barker Reservoir Repair Package 1, adding 27 calendar days (Bond ID F-52, Project ID Z100-00-00-X310, Job No. 22/0363, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%, MWDBE Current Participation: 10.27%). 24-5592 approved Pass
229. 156. Request for approval of change in contract No. 3 with Lecon, Inc. for the Zube Storm Water Detention Basin Phase 3, adding 96 calendar days (Little Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-27, Project ID L500-01-00-E003, Job No. 21/0240, Precinct 4). 24-5596 no action
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231. 157. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Aguirre & Fields, L.P. to provide inspection, design, construction phase engineering services, and construction and program management support for the Flood Control District’s Federal Maintenance Program (Countywide). 24-5577 approved Pass
232. 158. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Cascade Civil Services, LLC, to provide preliminary engineering, design, bidding, and construction phase engineering services in support of Telge Stormwater Detention Basin at Pleasant Grove Road, HCFCD Unit K500-28-00 (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID Z-04, Project ID K500-28-00-E001, Precinct 3). 24-5578 approved Pass
233. 159. Request for approval of change in contract No. 1 with Rebel Contractors, Inc., for the Mud Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements Package 2, adding 58 calendar days (Clear Creek Watershed, Bond ID C-03, Project A120-00-00-C004, Job No. 20/0244-A, Precinct 2). 24-5580 approved Pass
234. 160. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as Channel Conveyance and Stormwater Detention Improvements for Q136-00-00, for the purpose of channel conveyance and stormwater detention improvements (Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-69, Project ID Q136-00-00-E001, Precinct 3). 24-5600 approved Pass
235. 161. Request for approval to use the department’s procurement card (P-Card) and/or reimburse personnel for expenses incurred for various county functions, events, meetings, presentations, conferences, and activities in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. 24-5601 approved Pass
236. 162. Request for approval to continue using the county credit cards for meals, services, stay, and supply purchases during flood watch activations, emergency situations, various events, and meetings for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-5603 approved Pass
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238. 182 Toll Road Authority
239. 163. Request for approval to execute an agreement with TGI Geotechnics, Inc. dba TGI Engineering & Consulting to provide construction materials testing services and geotechnical engineering services for the Barrier-Free HCTRA Program in the amount of $220,000.00 (Countywide, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%). 24-5733 approved Pass
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241. 164. Request for approval to execute a Stop Gap Agreement to include a Custodial Account Agreement with Zions Bancorporation, N.A. dba Amegy Bank to provide services for a custodial account for the Harris County Toll Road Authority for the period of September 19, 2024 - September 18, 2025. 24-5766 approved Pass
242. 165. Request for approval to execute a Second amendment to the agreement with KCI Technologies, Inc. to increase compensation and payment in the amount of $2,300,000.00 to be paid by the County to the engineer and to increase time of performance for the Tolling Engineering and Inspection Services needed for various tolling projects system-wide (Countywide). 24-5742 approved Pass
243. 166. Request for approval of reassignment and amendment of the tolling services agreement with Blueridge Transportation Group, LLC (BTG) to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), a public agency of the State of Texas with an effective date of October 8, 2024 (Countywide). 24-5745 approved Pass
244. 167. Request for approval to execute a First amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) for interoperability and tolling services. 24-5746 approved Pass
245. 168. Request for approval to use the department’s procurement card (P-card) and/or reimburse personnel for expenses incurred for various HCTRA functions, events, meetings, presentations, conferences, and activities in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-5730 approved Pass
246. 189 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
247. 169. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda. 24-5508 no action
248. 191 Economic Equity and Opportunity
249. 170. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Harris County Toll Road Authority in the amount of $166,252.37 for Prevailing Wage Compliance Services provided by DEEO during FY2025. 24-5561 no action
250. 171. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement Renewal with the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas in the amount of $98,904.40 for Prevailing Wage Compliance Services provided by DEEO during FY2025. 24-5607 approved Pass
251. 172. Request for approval to sponsor the Veteran’s Business Market Place at the Wings Over Houston Airshow hosted by Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27, 2024, at a supporting sponsorship level of $7,500. 24-5538 approved Pass
252. 173. Request for approval to use the department’s Procurement Card (P-card) and/or reimburse for expenses incurred for various meals, food, and beverage expenditures in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-5539 approved Pass
253. 196 Universal Services
254. 174. Request for approval of changes to attributes of certain vehicle control numbers for various departments. 24-5625 approved Pass
255. 198 Public Health Services
256. 198 page break
257. 175. Request for approval of a temporary custody agreement with All Texas Dachshund 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. 24-5585 approved Pass
258. 176. Request for approval of a temporary custody agreement with Great Dane Rescue of Southeast Texas 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. 24-5586 approved Pass
259. 202 Pollution Control Services
260. 178. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Pollution Control Services (PCS) Equipment Replacement and Additions project for an additional $2,130,000 for a FY25 authorization of $2,423,000. 24-5517 approved Pass
261. 179. Request for approval of a purchase made on the department’s procurement card (P-card) to pay for lunch for a PCS leadership meeting on August 15, 2024. 24-5584 approved Pass
262. 204 page break
263. 205 Housing and Community Development
264. 180. Request for approval of Entitlement amendments to the Harris County 2024 Annual Action Plan. 24-5821 approved Pass
265. 181. Request for approval of two (2) Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG-EN) funded agreements with the Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH) for the (1) Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program in the amount of $190,000.00, and (2) the Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program in the amount of $400,000.00. 24-5612 approved Pass
266. 182. Request for approval of four (4) Emergency Solutions Grants Entitlement (ESG-EN) funded agreements with Covenant House Texas for Street Outreach Program for Homeless Youth/Young Adults; Houston Area Women’s Center for Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter; HTX H.O.P.E. Haven for Street Outreach; and The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. for Emergency Housing Project. 24-5613 approved Pass
267. 183. Request for approval of ten (10) Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG-EN) funded agreements with Child Advocates, Inc.; The Children’s Assessment Center for Therapy and Interviewing Services; Harris County One for All Foundation; Harris County Precinct 3; Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston; Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston; Northwest Assistance Ministries; Precinct2gether, Inc.; SEARCH Homeless Services; and Precinct4forward to provide public service programs to low- to moderate-income persons and families in Harris County. 24-5614 approved Pass
268. 184. Request for approval of seven (7) agreements utilizing General Funds and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Texans Feeding Texans Home-Delivered Meals Projects with Bay Area Meals on Wheels; Baytown Meals on Wheels; Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston; Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston; Northwest Assistance Ministries; Precinct2gether, Inc.; and Young Women’s Christian Association of Houston. 24-5616 approved Pass
269. 185. Request for approval to renew the agreement with Amirex Realty Services, LLC for a temporary parking lot for the Baytown Park and Ride customers at no cost to the county. 24-5620
270. 186. Request for approval of amendment no. 17 to the interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown to extend the term through July 8, 2025 for the provision of Fixed Route Bus Service and passenger shelter trash removal within the City in Precinct 2. 24-5619 no action
271. 187. Request for approval to amend the PY2024 Annual Action Plan to include ESG Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funding. 24-5725 approved Pass
272. 214 County Library
273. 188. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County Public Library and the City of Katy for the operation of the Harris County Public Library - Katy Branch. 24-5566 approved Pass
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275. 217 Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
276. 189. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to renew a service agreement with Our Community Our Kids (OCOK), in the amount of $20,000, on a Cost Reimbursement Basis, for Casey Life Skills Assessment and Life Skills Training completion for current foster youth in Region 3B (Ft. Worth Area) that are currently placed in Region 6 (Houston Area). 24-5456 approved Pass
277. 219 Constables
278. 190. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval of required positions, related equipment, vehicle allowance where applicable, and law enforcement renewals, amendments, and agreements with various civic and homeowner associations and other entities. 24-5900 approved Pass
279. 191. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval to accept from Leslie Mallia Greystar Residential the donation of 5 drones and associated equipment for public safety efforts and mapping accident scenes. 24-5899 approved Pass
280. 192. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of required positions, related equipment, vehicle allowances where applicable, and law enforcement renewals, amendments and agreements with various civic and homeowner associations and other entities. 24-5901 approved Pass
281. 193. Request by the Constable of Precinct 6 for approval of required positions, related equipment, vehicle allowances where applicable, and law enforcement renewals, amendments, and agreements with various civic and homeowner associations and other entities. 24-5542 approved Pass
282. 194. Request by the Constable of Precinct 6 for approval of changes to the lists of regular deputies and reserve officers with oaths and/or bonds, and statement of officer. 24-5604 approved Pass
283. 225 Sheriff
284. 195. Request for approval of changes to the list of law enforcement personnel with oaths of office and statements of officer. 24-5741 approved Pass
285. 196. Request for approval of required positions, related equipment, vehicle allowances where applicable, and law enforcement renewals, amendments, and agreements with various civic and homeowner associations and other entities. 24-5749 approved Pass
286. 197. Request for approval to reimburse Lebanon Creek Management & Leadership (George Rhyne), TAG Administrator, for expenses funded through the GY 2024 Texas Anti-Gang Center grant in the total amount of $1,661.76 to attend the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Conference in New Orleans, LA. 24-5532 approved Pass
287. 198. Request for approval to remove three (3) AM General Humvees from the Homeland Security Bureau inventory. 24-5735 approved Pass
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289. 199. Request for approval to remove three (3) 5-ton 6x6 M989 vehicles from the Homeland Security Bureau inventory to trade with Houston Police Department for three (3) LMTV M-1079 vehicles. 24-5743 approved Pass
290. 201. Request for approval to accept from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Foundation the donation of sixteen (16) raincoats and cantle bags to be used for providing protection for Mounted Patrol Deputies during rainy weather. 24-5744 approved Pass
291. 202. Request for approval to transfer one position between Business Units 54100 and 54000 effective September 21, 2024. 24-5919 approved Pass
292. 234 Fire Marshal
293. 203. Request for approval to continue using the County credit cards for meals, services, stay, and supply purchases during activations, emergency situations, various events, and meetings for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-5731 approved Pass
294. 204. Request for approval to pay association dues, renewal fees, and other payments for maintaining affiliations and certifications for employees for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-5737 approved Pass
295. 237 Institute of Forensic Sciences
296. 205. Request for approval of the lease of parking spaces in Texas Medical Center lots for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 at an approximate total cost of $112,545. 24-5533 approved Pass
297. 206. Request for approval of the lease of one parking space at 1019 Congress garage with REEF Parking for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, at an approximate total cost of $840. 24-5534 approved Pass
298. 240 County Clerk
299. 240 page break
300. 207. Request for approval to pay rental facilities booked for election training purposes utilizing the check payment process and procurement cards during FY 2025 and throughout the 2025 calendar year. 24-5522 approved Pass
301. 208. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement between Harris County and Katy ISD in the amount of $1,570.00 for the use of Katy ISD locations for elections held during the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. 24-5523 approved Pass
302. 209. Request for approval to use the department’s credit card for election vote centers during FY 2025 and throughout the 2025 calendar year. 24-5524 approved Pass
303. 210. Request for approval to use the department’s purchasing card to purchase food, beverages, and related supplies not to exceed $60,000.00 during FY 2025 and through the 2025 calendar year. 24-5525 approved Pass
304. 245 County Attorney
305. 211. Request for approval of an order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in various County and District Courts and U.S. District Court TX-Houston. 24-5785 approved Pass
306. 212. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Aquarius Johnson v. Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2023-77442; In the 189th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas. 24-5787 approved Pass
307. 213. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Melvin Bush v. Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2024-02146; In the 189th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas. 24-5786 approved Pass
308. 214. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Simone Teal, Individually and a/n/f K.J., a Minor, and B.M., a Minor v. Harris County, Texas a/k/a Harris County Sheriff’s Department; Cause No. 2022-76118; In the 234th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas. 24-5788 approved Pass
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310. 218. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing an Agreement with Feldman & Feldman, P.C. in connection with D’Alessandro Chavez-Sandoval, et al v. Harris County, Texas; Civil Action No. 4:24-cv-3072, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. 24-5790 approved Pass
311. 219. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing an Agreement with Ogletree Deakins in connection with Tammy Alfred, et al v. Harris County, Texas, Civil Action No. 4:24-cv-02562, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. 24-5791 approved Pass
312. 220. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing an Agreement with Olson & Olson LLP in connection with Robert Terry, Jr., et al v. Harris County, Texas; Civil Action No. 4:24-cv-3068, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. 24-5792 approved Pass
313. 221. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement between Harris County and TouchPoint Strategies, LLC. 24-5917 approved Pass
314. 222. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of the First Amendment to the Agreement between Harris County and Norton Rose Fulbright, in connection with Cause No. 2023-53035; Richard Noriega v. Harris County, Texas, In the 133rd Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. 24-5799 approved Pass
315. 223. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Harris County/Harris County Attorney’s Office and East Aldine Management District of Harris County, International Management District of Harris County, Harris County Improvement District Number 5 (Brays Oaks), Spring Branch Management District, North Houston District, Southwest Management District, Gulfton Area Municipal Management District, Harris County Improvement District No. 9 (Hobby Area), and Five Corners Improvement District for Legal Services. 24-5793 approved Pass
316. 259 District Courts
317. 224. Request for approval to accept, from the Houston Bar Association and the Houston Bar Foundation, the donation of one lactation POD totaling approximately $24,500, to be used by individuals visiting the Congress Plaza Law Library. 24-5977 approved Pass
318. 261 Travel & Training
319. 261 page break
320. 225. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests. 24-5507 approved Pass
321. 263 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OCA 13 Various fiscal year blanket requests FY 2025 Various $10,000 General 2. OCA 2 Safety and Justice Challenge Research 10/16-18/2024 St. Louis, MO $1,920 Grant Symposium $900 Other 3. OCA 1 Society for Human Resources Management 11/4-7/2024 Denver, CO $2,525 General Inclusion Conf. 4. OCA 1 National Equity Practitioners 11/19-22/2024 St. Louis, MO $2,050 General Conference ($1,372 appvd. 8/6 for 1 attnd.-add attnd. & exp.) 5. FCD 15 Various fiscal year blanket requests* FY 2025 Various $55,000 FCD 6. TRA 5 Various blanket requests-Capital Multiple Various $10,000 TRA Planning* 7. TRA 10 Various blanket requests-Administration* Multiple Various $25,000 TRA 8. TRA 20 Various blanket requests-Communications* Multiple Various $25,000 TRA 9. TRA 20 Various blanket requests-Public Safety & Multiple Various $25,000 TRA Operations* 10. TRA 15 Various blanket requests-Capital Multiple Various $35,000 TRA Projects & Infrastructure* 11. TRA 30 Various blanket requests-Executive Multiple Various $50,000 TRA Office* 12. TRA 20 Various blanket requests-Tolling Multiple Various $75,000 TRA Operations* 13. DEEO 20 Various fiscal year blanket requests FY 2025 Various $45,000 General 14. DEEO 1 Government Alliance for Race & Equity 11/19-22/2024 St. Louis, MO $2,175 General Conference
322. 264 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 15. US 1 Gartner Reimagine HR Conference 10/27-30/2024 Orlando, FL $1,720 General 16. PHS 1 All hazards planning section chief 9/22-28/2024 Emmitsburg, MD $2,215 Other training 17. PHS 1 Health Equity Leaders Symposium 9/23-25/2024 Saint Paul, MN $4,515 Other 18. PHS 3 Southern Community Based Organizations 9/24-27/2024 Washington, DC $8,403 Other Conference 19. PHS 1 Planning Practitioner Program & Multiple Emmitsburg, MD $2,860 Other trainings 20. PHS 3 Lead Poisoning Prevention & Surveillance 11/12-15/2024 Atlanta, GA $4,311 Grant Branch training 21. HCD 10 Various fiscal year blanket requests FY 2025 Various $20,000 Grant 22. LIB 3 AnchorNets Conference 10/1-5/2024 Crystal City, VA $8,031 General 23. JUVPROB 3 Various fiscal year blanket requests* FY 2025 Various $14,971 Grant 24. JUVPROB 4 National Conference on Youth Justice 11/18-21/2024 Washington, DC $7,414 Grant 25. CAC 1 Urban Forum 11/13-15/2024 Charleston, SC $1,289 Other 26. C1 1 Animal cruelty investigator course 3/23-29/2025 Winder, GA $2,815 Other 27. SHERIFF 4 Maritime law enforcement training Multiple Various $33,080 Grant program $1,085 Other 28. SHERIFF 1 Homeland Security investigation 9/3-4/2024 Detroit, MI $855 Other operation training 29. SHERIFF 3 Trauma informed victim interviewing 9/3-7/2024 Durham, NC $6,475 Other training
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324. 226. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests. 24-5506 approved Pass
325. 268 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OCA 7 Energize2Lead team workshop 10/10/2024 Houston, TX $6,500 General 2. OCE 2 Municipal operators online certification TBD Houston, TX $298 General course 3. OCE 1 Designing signalized intersections TBD Houston, TX $850 General online course 4. OCE 14 International Code Council online TBD Houston, TX $4,200 General training & certification 5. OCE 5 Brightsign online training 8/30/2024 Houston, TX $250 General 6. OCE 3 Construction storm water inspection 9/24/2024 Houston, TX $1,197 General online training 7. OCE 5 Texas Assoc. of Co. Engineers & Road 10/28-31/2024 College Station, TX $6,100 General Admin. workshop 8. FCD 15 Various fiscal year blanket requests* FY 2025 Various $35,000 FCD 9. FCD 100 Various fiscal year blanket FY 2025 Houston, TX $35,000 FCD requests-seminars & courses 10. FCD 6 OpenGov Transform seminar 9/29-10/4/2024 Arlington, TX $26,829 FCD 11. FCD 5 Government Finance Officers Association 10/29- San Marcos, TX $8,913 FCD of Texas Conf. 11/2/2024
326. 269 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 42. HCRCA 40 Child sex trafficking survivors online Multiple Houston, TX $4,500 Grant training 43. HCRCA 1 Care Coordination State Partner Advisory 9/23-24/2024 Austin, TX $535 Grant Council mtg. 44. HCRCA 1 Nonviolent crisis intervention 9/26/2024 Houston, TX $1,949 General certificate training 45. HCRCA 3 Youth mental health first aid training 9/28/2024 Houston, TX $5,625 Grant certification 46. HCRCA 2 Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards 10/16-18/2024 Austin, TX $1,190 General meeting 47. CAC 1 Essentials of gifts administration TBD Houston, TX $350 Other training 48. CAC 2 Adlerian play therapy training 10/9/2024 Houston, TX $394 Other 49. CAC 2 Jungian play therapy & sandtray training 10/23/2024 Houston, TX $394 Other 50. CAC 4 Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference 11/20/2024 Houston, TX $316 Other 51. CAC 2 Bereavement play therapy training 12/20/2024 Houston, TX $394 Other 52. CAC 2 Group play therapy training 3/21/2025 Houston, TX $394 Other 53. CAC 2 Trauma in the playroom training 4/4/2025 Houston, TX $394 Other 54. CAC 2 Integrative play therapy practice 5/16/2025 Houston, TX $394 Other training 55. C4 7 E collar without conflict training* 10/14-16/2024 Spring, TX $5,600 Other 56. C4 1 ALERRT Conference 12/2-5/2024 San Marcos, TX $950 Other 57. C5 11 Unmanned airmen certification exam* 9/25-27/2024 Houston, TX $1,925 Other 58. C5 6 TEEX Academy online course & licensing 9/25-27/2024 Houston, TX $1,950 Other exam
327. 270 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 89. FM 75 Various fiscal year blanket requests* FY 2025 Various $50,000 General $25,000 Other 90. IFS 4 Association of Firearm and Tool Mark 10/14-17/2024 Plano, TX $2,250 Other Examiners seminar 91. CA 390 Various fiscal year blanket FY 2025 Various $10,000 General requests-General* 92. CA 390 Various fiscal year blanket FY 2025 Various $100,000 Other requests-Other* 93. JP 7.1 1 Texas Justice Court Training Center 12/1-4/2024 Galveston, TX $755 General training 94. PBCT2 3 Texas Guardianship Association 9/17-20/2024 San Antonio, TX $4,310 Other Conference* 95. PBCT3 2 Texas Guardianship Association 9/16-20/2024 San Antonio, TX $3,737 Other Conference 96. PBCT3 3 Texas Association for Court 10/29- Conroe, TX $4,287 Other Administration Conference 11/1/2024 97. PBCT3 6 Judicial Summit on Mental Health 11/20-23/2024 Allen, TX $6,170 Other Conference 98. AUD 1 Certified Internal Auditor Exam Multiple Houston, TX $795 General certification 99. AUD 1 Comprehensive Financial Report online 9/23-25/2024 Houston, TX $420 General training 100. AUD 56 Internal Auditor's meeting 10/23/2024 Houston, TX $1,541 General 101. AUD 1 SHRM development online training Multiple Houston, TX $1,460 General
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329. 273 Grants
330. 227. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to transfer the Navigation Blvd Reconfiguration Project, awarded through the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s (H-GAC) Carry Over Spenddown process, from East End District to the Housing and Community Development Department for grants management for the project, in agreement with the County Engineer for implementation, in a total amount of $10,473,166, including a 10% local match by Harris County Precinct 2. 24-5775 approved Pass
331. 228. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) grant funds in the amount of $6,040,000, with no required match, for the FY 2024 ForUsTree Program. 24-5550 approved Pass
332. 229. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service to extend the Pilot Project Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) - Floodplain Easement grant end date to October 1, 2025, a single grant funding the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin (Armand Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-06, Project ID B512-02-00-E001, Precinct 2); the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin (Greens Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-34, Project ID P500-06-00-E006, Precinct 2); and the Arbor Oaks Stormwater Detention Basin (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-15, Project ID E500-25-00-E001, Precinct 1). 24-5567 approved Pass
333. 230. Request by the Flood Control District for approval of an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to extend the grant end date to September 30, 2026, and increase the local funding with unspent funds from the previous MAAPnext grants in the amount of $810,737 for the FY2020 Cooperating Technical Partners Flood Risk Project (Project ID Z100-00-00-P025, Countywide). 24-5582 approved Pass
334. 231. Request by Universal Services for approval to submit an application to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for grant funds not exceeding $12,000,000, with a 10 percent local in-kind match in the amount of $1,200,000, for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. 24-5755 approved Pass
335. 232. Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer funds from Charity Care Special Revenue - Fund 2117 in the amount of $37,863.47 to fund the cost of five grant positions pending receipt of the award for the ACCESS Harris FY24 (Congressional Directive Spending) program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and extend five (5) associated positions to September 29, 2025. 24-5889 approved Pass
336. 233. Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer funds from Charity Care Special Revenue - Fund 2117 in the amount of $63,085.96 to fund the cost of nine grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Maternal Mental Health grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and extend the associated positions to September 29, 2025. 24-5891 approved Pass
337. 234. Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $15,000 to fund the cost of two grant positions for the Environmental Health Specialist Network grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and extend the positions to September 29, 2025. 24-5892 approved Pass
338. 235. Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $17,000 to fund the cost of three grant positions pending receipt of the award for the National Science Foundation Convergence Grant from Vanderbilt University, and extend the associated positions to September 30, 2025. 24-5894 approved Pass
339. 236. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture & Food Research and Action Center for grant funds in the amount of $1,000,000, with no required match, for the WIC Community Innovation and Outreach Project. 24-5937 approved Pass
340. 237. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission grant funds in the amount of $248,685, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Title V-Fee for Services-Dental Services Program. 24-5931 approved Pass
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342. 238. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for carryover funds in the amount of $1,498,049.00, with no required match, for the Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A Project. 24-5902 approved Pass
343. 239. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to update the scope of work and agreement terms and extend reporting dates for the 2024-25 Regional Local Services System (RLSS)/Local Public Health Services Program. 24-5903 approved Pass
344. 240. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept from the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) grant funds in the amount of $100,000, with no required match, for the Naturalization Initiative Program, and a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NPNA to further the county’s immigration and naturalization efforts. 24-5608 approved Pass
345. 241. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to extend and reassign grant funded positions ending on October 6, 2023 and September 27, 2024 to their newly created department ID, project, and activity effective September 21, 2024. 24-5912 approved Pass
346. 242. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $60,000 to fund the cost of two grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Girls Inspiring Future Triumphs (GIFT) Program from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, and extend the positions to December 27, 2024. 24-5904 approved Pass
347. 243. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $105,133 to fund the cost of seven grant positions pending receipt of the award for the AWARE Harris Project Year 2 (2024-2025) to provide school-based behavioral and mental health services in Channelview, Sheldon, and Waller Independent School Districts, and extend the positions to September 29, 2025. 24-5518 approved Pass
348. 244. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $113,245 to fund the cost of eight grant positions pending receipt of the award from the Texas Office of the Governor (Criminal Justice Division) for the TRIAD Home Safe Program, and extend the associated positions to September 30, 2025. 24-5519 approved Pass
349. 245. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $43,679 to fund the cost of three grant positions pending receipt of the award from the Texas Workforce Commission for the Houston Alumni & Youth Center (TANF) Program, and extend the associated positions to September 30, 2025. 24-5520 approved Pass
350. 246. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services renewal grant funds in the amount of $900,000, with no required match, for the FY 2024-25 Community Youth Development Program. 24-5563 approved Pass
351. 247. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $14,999, with a cash match of $3,754, for the FY 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) grant. 24-5564 approved Pass
352. 248. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $74,997, with a match of $18,749, for the FY2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive Program. 24-5602 approved Pass
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354. 249. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $54,992, with a match of $13,756, for the FY 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Program. 24-5606 approved Pass
355. 250. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval to accept from K9s4Cops a non-cash grant in the value of $15,000, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Dual-Purpose Narcotics Canine Program. 24-5509 approved Pass
356. 251. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles grant funds in the amount of $129,048, with a required cash match of $16,503 from HCSO and a required cash match of $9,311 from HCDAO, for the FY 2025 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) SB 224 Catalytic Converter Program. 24-5513 approved Pass
357. 252. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles renewal grant funds in the amount of $1,102,216, with a required cash match of $220,448 and an in-kind match of $1,225,164, for the FY 2025 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant, and extend twenty-three (23) associated positions to August 31, 2025. 24-5516 approved Pass
358. 253. Request by the County Attorney for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services grant funds in the amount of $2,890,397, with a required match of $13,929,722, for the FY 2025 Title IV-E Legal Services Program. 24-5905 approved Pass
359. 254. Request by the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel for approval to accept an amendment from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for grant funds in the additional amount of $82,345, with a required match of $329,382, for the Managed Assigned Counsel (Misdemeanors) Y4 Program, and extend 19 associated positions to November 30, 2024 and reclassify one of those positions. 24-5643 approved Pass
360. 255. Request by the District Courts for approval to accept from the Supreme Court of Texas grant funds in the amount of $106,550, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Court Program. 24-5633 approved Pass
361. 256. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $92,597.50, with a local match of $108,030, for the FY 2025 RideOne Program. 24-5810 approved Pass
362. 304 Auditor
363. 257. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2024. 24-5888 approved Pass
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365. 258. Request for approval of two claims in the amount of $16,469.83, and $1,651.15 made payable to the United States Treasury, subject to the authorization of an agenda item made by the Harris County Office of Management and Budget, for rebate payments on Commercial Paper Notes, Series D and Commercial Paper Notes, Series C-2 respectively. 24-5927 approved Pass
366. 259. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 24-5887 approved Pass
367. 308 Treasurer
368. 260. Request for approval to open one (1) new bank account for Constable Precinct 8. 24-5501 approved Pass
369. 261. Request for approval to stale date outstanding juror checks and transfer $13,060 back into the county general fund. 24-5529 approved Pass
370. 311 Tax Assessor-Collector
371. 262. Request for approval to lease 15 parking spaces at the Congress Plaza garage and approval of monthly payments in the amount of $1,250 to Reef Parking for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-5784 approved Pass
372. 263. Request for approval of a transfer of funds in FY 2025 for the Voter Registration text-to-register program setup with Enterprise Systems. 24-5915 no action
373. 264. Request for approval of a transfer of funds in FY 2025 for the Voter Registration text-to-register program billboards ads with Clear Channel. 24-5916 no action
374. 265. Request for approval of tax refund payments. 24-5863 approved Pass
375. 316 Purchasing
376. 266. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for EPIC Electronic Medical Record System for Public Health Services (240184). 24-5536 approved Pass
377. 267. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for on-demand information technology project services for the Toll Road Authority (230481). 24-5593 approved Pass
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379. 268. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for supplemental non-metered transportation for Harris County RIDES and Non-Emergency Medical Programs for the Harris County Housing and Community Development Department (240240). 24-5637 approved Pass
380. 269. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for contract lifecycle management system for Harris County (240266). 24-5709 approved Pass
381. 270. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for real estate brokerage services for the Housing and Community Development Department (240290). 24-5710 approved Pass
382. 271. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for outpatient substance abuse treatment services utilizing the University of Cincinnati cognitive behavioral interventions - substance use adult curriculum for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department (240270). 24-5712 approved Pass
383. 272. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of the Sheriff’s Office Active Shooter Training Facility for the Office of the County Engineer (240302). 24-5716 approved Pass
384. 273. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional engineering services for construction materials testing for the Westfield Estates Sanitary Sewer System Project for the Office of the County Engineer (240300). 24-5760 approved Pass
385. 274. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide construction administration services for non-housing infrastructure investment projects for the Housing and Community Development Department (240323). 24-5803 approved Pass
386. 275. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide supplemental staff augmentation services for Harris County facility projects for the Office of the County Engineer (240321). 24-5779 approved Pass
387. 276. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction manager at risk for the construction of the Sheriff's Office swift water training facility for the Office of the County Engineer (240317). 24-5813 approved Pass
388. 277. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of expansion for the Sheriff’s Office Training Academy Facility for the Office of the County Engineer (240306). 24-5815 approved Pass
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390. 278. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for electronic monitoring equipment and services for Harris County, the Juvenile Probation Department, and the Community Supervision & Corrections Department (240125). 24-5908 approved Pass
391. 279. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Masterson Advisors, LLC in the additional amount of $100,000 for additional financial advisory services for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of August 24, 2024 - August 23, 2025 (210043), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 13%. 24-5594 approved Pass
392. 280. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. to update the Budget contained in Exhibit B for community enrollment outreach for public safety-net benefits for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the period of April 23, 2024 - December 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (230497) Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5638 approved Pass
393. 281. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Elmore Public Relations, Inc. in the additional amount of $400,000 for community engagement and public outreach services for the Flood Control District (210191). 24-5768 approved Pass
394. 282. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Lopez Negrete Communications, Inc. in the additional amount of $900,000 for additional services for community engagement and public outreach services for the Flood Control District (190077). 24-5907 approved Pass
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396. 283. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Connatser & Niksch Consulting, LLC in the additional amount of $80,000 for additional services for community youth development project programming for Gulfton, 77081 zip code for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025 (210163), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-5922 approved Pass
397. 284. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with TEQSYS, Inc. in the additional amount of $47,200 for technical services for Veritas hardware purchase and software subscription for the Toll Road Authority for the period of January 9, 2024 - December 19, 2024, in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5923 approved Pass
398. 285. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a professional services exemption and renewal option with Ultraviolet Forensics LLC in the additional amount of $154,000 for additional services and to update the agreement - type for medical examiner services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5911 approved Pass
399. 286. Request for approval to extend a contract with The Urban Foresters for property boundary vegetation removal and pruning for the Flood Control District for the period of November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (190257), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWDBE Current Participation: 1.23%. 24-5708 approved Pass
400. 287. Request for approval of a renewal option with Z Bar Supply Company, LLC for wireless mobile ad hoc network dismount kit and related items for the Sheriff's Office for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 at a cost of $296,784 (210420), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5595 approved Pass
401. 288. Request for approval of a renewal option with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas for life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 at a cost of $6,886,000 (230003). 24-5640 approved Pass
402. 289. Request for approval of a renewal option with Blue Triton Brands for steam distilled, drinking bottled water, rental of water coolers and related items for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, at a cost of $469,274 (230250), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5705 approved Pass
403. 290. Request for approval of a renewal option with Jerson’s Concrete LLC for ready-mix concrete and related items for Precinct 3 for the period of October 11, 2024 - October 10, 2025 at a cost of $200,000 (220312), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 7%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-5711 approved Pass
404. 291. Request for approval of a renewal option with GMCO Corporation dba GMCO Commodities Corp. A.1, and B.2; Scotwood Industries, LLC A.2, B.1 and B.2 for de-icing/anti-icing material and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 at a cost of $317,000 (200314), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5721 approved Pass
405. 292. Request for approval of a renewal option with Central National Gottesman dba Lindenmeyr Munroe for office paper for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, at a cost of $598,077 (220298), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5732 approved Pass
406. 293. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. for mowing and various maintenance services for the Central West Region for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 at a cost of $950,000 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200308), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWDBE Current Participation: 13%. 24-5734 approved Pass
407. 294. Request for approval of a renewal option with Ceballos Construction, LLC for drainage sediment removal and disposal throughout various locations for the Flood Control District for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 at a cost of $1,193,674 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220226), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWDBE Current Participation: 22.0%. 24-5740 approved Pass
408. 295. Request for approval of a renewal option with Blender Direct for vehicle lubricants and related items for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 at a cost of $354,462 (220220), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 11%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-5750 approved Pass
409. 296. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. for mowing and various maintenance services for the Southeast Region for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 at a cost of $403,000 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200309), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWDBE Current Participation: 11.7%. 24-5758 approved Pass
410. 297. Request for approval of a renewal option with GLM Contracting, Inc. for repair/replacement of concrete pavement, curbs, driveways, sidewalks, and related items at the Hockley and Katy Zones for Precinct 4 for the period of October 24, 2024 - October 23, 2025 at a cost of $754,536, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220146), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWDBE Current Participation: 35.3%. 24-5759 approved Pass
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412. 298. Request for approval of a renewal option with Jeffrey S. Ward & Associates, Inc. for property acquisition and consulting services for Harris County for the period of December 19, 2024 - December 18, 2025 at a cost of $250,000 (230345), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 5%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%. 24-5767 approved Pass
413. 299. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape for mowing and various maintenance services for the East Region for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 at a cost of $890,000 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210325), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 11%, MWDBE Current Participation: 10.1%. 24-5771 approved Pass
414. 300. Request for approval of a renewal option with Environmental Southwest for mowing and various maintenance services for the Central Northwest Region for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 at a cost of $2,115,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210333), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%; MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-5772 approved Pass
415. 301. Request for approval of a renewal option with HM South Texas Stabilized Sand LLC for 2-sack cement stabilized sand and related items for Precinct 4 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 at a cost of $147,713 (220304), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0%, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5774 approved Pass
416. 302. Request for approval of a renewal option with The Sherwin-Williams Company for roadway and barrier paint and related items for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, at a cost of $286,000 (220267), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5776 approved Pass
417. 303. Request for approval of a renewal option with Jerson’s Concrete LLC for reinforced concrete pipe, saddle inlets and related items for Precinct 4 for the period of October 11, 2024 - October 10, 2025 at a cost of $310,825 (220323), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5777 approved Pass
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419. 304. Request for approval of a renewal option with EAN Holdings, LLC for rental of vehicles for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 at a cost of $1,896,261 (220272), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5780 approved Pass
420. 305. Request for approval of a renewal option with Kacal's Auto & Truck Service and Planet Ford Lincoln for general vehicle maintenance and related items for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, at a cost of $894,760 (230216), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-5781 approved Pass
421. 306. Request for approval of a renewal option with FireTron, Inc. for fire alarm monitoring services at various buildings and communication system upgrades for Building Operations Services for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 at a cost of $85,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200033), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 14%. 24-5811 approved Pass
422. 307. Request for approval of a renewal option with Victory Supply LLC for towels for inmates and related items for the Sheriff's Office for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 at a cost of $70,000 (220299), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0%, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5812 approved Pass
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424. 308. Request for approval of a renewal option with Energy Edge Consulting, LLC for energy consulting for market research, risk management, sustainability and procurement solutions for Harris County for the period of October 12, 2024 - October 11, 2025 (200367). 24-5898 approved Pass
425. 309. Request for approval of a renewal option with Passio Technologies for dispatching application system and related items for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of October 11, 2024 - October 10, 2025, at a cost of $347,233 (220072), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5910 approved Pass
426. 310. Request for approval of a renewal option with Trimble, Inc. for project and program management solution for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of October 26, 2024 - October 25, 2025 at a cost of $569,224 (140343), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5914 approved Pass
427. 311. Request for approval of a renewal option with Accutek Technologies, Inc for structured cabling, audio/visual installations and related items for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, at a cost of $227,299 (230220), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 13%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-5934 approved Pass
428. 312. 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 August 14, 2024 - September 4, 2024. 24-5641 approved Pass
429. 313. Request for approval to remove inventory items listed on Auditor’s Form 3351 for Universal Services. 24-5642 approved Pass
430. 314. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Benco Dental Supply Co. in the amount of $173,777 for dental panoramic x-ray machines for Public Health Services for the period of September 19, 2024 - September 18, 2025 (240267), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5720 approved Pass
431. 315. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Platinum Paving LLC in the amount of $631,635 for construction of pedestrian sidewalks and bridge rail improvements of various locations for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240260), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 64%. 24-5738 approved Pass
432. 316. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to McCrory - CTI Services Inc. - waiver in the amount of $967,037 for drainage and related infrastructure improvements along Dula Lane - 2022 for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, and that the court grant a waiver of technicality for the indicated vendor which owed county taxes when the bids were received, and is now current on taxes (240144), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26%. 24-5757 approved Pass
433. 317. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with M2COMSYS for medical transcription services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of September 19, 2024 - September 18, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240195), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-5765 approved Pass
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435. 318. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to A Morfin Trucking LLC in the amount of $1,046,292 for the construction price, with owner contingency in the amount of $100,000, for excavation of the Baywood Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received for the construction price (240188), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18.71%. 24-5801 approved Pass
436. 319. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to High Branch, Inc. (Primary) and TNM Partners LLC dba Magnolia Gardens Nursery (Secondary) in the amount of $273,000 for supply of various trees for the Flood Control District for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, with four (4) one-year renewal options (240221), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0%, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-5808 approved Pass
437. 320. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to ABC Pest Control of Houston, Inc. in the amount of $129,228 for integrated pest management services and related items for Harris County, the Flood Control District, and the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025, with four (4) one-year renewal options (240086), MWDBE Contracted Goal:10%. 24-5885 approved Pass
438. 321. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with METCO ENGINEERING, INC. for installation of distributed energy resources at community centers and libraries in Harris County, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230498), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15%. 24-5929 approved Pass
439. 322. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of low quote and for the County Judge to execute an addendum to an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation in the amount of $184,400 for Cellebrite Pathfinder and Inseyets Subscription for the period of September 19, 2024 - September 18, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options. 24-5628 approved Pass
440. 323. 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 SHI Government Solutions, Inc in the amount of $52,971 for CheckPoint software and related services for Harris County for the period of September 19, 2024 - September 18, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options. 24-5935 approved Pass
441. 324. Request for approval on the basis of only response received and authorize negotiations with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services for San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group (Region 6) for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and take the necessary steps to rebid the project (240168), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%. 24-5805 approved Pass
442. 325. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for Local Rule 9 and the ODonnell Consent Decree Compliance Training Course for Harris County, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240138). 24-5634 approved Pass
443. 326. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for lactation support and services for ACCESS Harris for Public Health Services, and that the project will be re-advertised at a later date with revised specifications (240108). 24-5924 approved Pass
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445. 327. Request for approval to reject the bid received for quick clearance of stalled and/or abandoned vehicles from Harris County freeways for the Sheriff's Office, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240115). 24-5748 approved Pass
446. 328. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for construction of concrete trail and amenity improvements along the Homestead Detention Basin for Precinct 1, and that the project will be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240252). 24-5778 approved Pass
447. 329. Request for approval to reject the response(s) received for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide construction administration services for non-housing infrastructure investment projects for Harris County Community Services Department, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (230392), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 21%. 24-5769 approved Pass
448. 330. Request for approval to terminate a contract with iCON GC, LLC for drainage improvements in the Memorial Hills Subdivision (2018) for Precinct 1 in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on February 27, 2024, and that the project will be rebid at a later date (230506). 24-5770 approved Pass
449. 331. Request for approval of a professional services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Merrill Hines dba Final Advocate Forensics, PLLC in the amount of $220,000 for medical examiner services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 with one (1) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-5707 approved Pass
450. 332. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Locke Lord LLP in the amount of $95,000 for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 30, 2025 - January 29, 2026. 24-5763 approved Pass
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452. 333. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Vigilant Solutions, LLC in the amount of $15,210 for software license, support, maintenance, and warranty for license plate camera connection to LEARN database developed by Vigilant Solutions, LLC for the Sherriff’s Office through August 29, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-5940 approved Pass
453. 334. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with West Publishing Corporation, d/b/a West, a Thomson Reuters Business in the amount of $1,079,155 for master subscription for computer assisted legal and investigative research services and related products for Harris County through August 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-5938 approved Pass
454. 335. 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 Corrections Software Solutions, LP in the amount of $256,000 for Case Management System (CMS) maintenance and support services for Pretrial Services through February 11, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-5936 approved Pass
455. 336. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Leonardo US Cyber and Security Solutions, LLC in the amount of $138,226 for license plate reader equipment and software upgrade and installation services for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of September 19, 2024 - September 18, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-5932 approved Pass
456. 337. 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 Kanopy Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for Kanopy Digital Streaming Content Services for the Public Library through December 31, 2024 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-5921 approved Pass
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458. 338. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of only quote with GenServe, LLC in the amount of $109,265 for standby generator at East Aldine Camp for the Toll Road Authority, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0%. 24-5783 approved Pass
459. 339. Request for approval of a Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Heil of Texas in the amount of $325,000 for sweeper truck for Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5809 approved Pass
460. 340. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Genserve, LLC in the amount of $243,396 for generator for the Toll Road Authority, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5926 approved Pass
461. 341. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of only quote from Nationwide Trailers, LLC in the amount of $52,928 for bumper pull trailers for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5838 approved Pass
462. 342. Request for approval of a Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of lowest quote meeting specifications from Houston Freightliner in the amount of $353,458 for trash truck for the Flood Control District, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5847 approved Pass
463. 343. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of only quote from Herc Rentals in the amount of $103,810 for high volume diesel pump trailer for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5880 approved Pass
464. 344. Request for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Shoppa's Farm Supply, Inc. in the amount of $156,015 for slope mower for Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5884 approved Pass
465. 345. Request for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) purchase on the basis of low quote from CDW Government LLC in the amount of $3,225,536 for laptop and laptop accessories for Harris County, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5920 approved Pass
466. 397 County Judge
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468. 346. Request for approval for renewal of 14 parking spaces with Lanier Parking Meter Services, LLC, in the 1019 Congress Plaza Parking Garage at a monthly rate of $1,200 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. 24-5972 approved Pass
469. 399 Commissioner, Precinct 1
470. 347. Request for approval of a Change Investment Memo for the Precinct 1 FY24-25 General Use CIP project in the increased amount of $2,132,000 for a total authorization of $15,000,000. 24-5896 approved Pass
471. 401 Commissioner, Precinct 2
472. 348. Request for discussion and recognition that the office of Harris County Judge Dolores Lozano, Justice of the Peace 2-2, received a 2024 Texas Association of Counties Best Practices Award for the “Harris County- Eviction Diversion Initiative.” 24-5951 no action
473. 349. Request for discussion and recognition that the office of Commissioner Precinct 2 received a 2024 Texas Association of Counties Best Practices Award for the “Harris County-Grow Towers Initiative.” 24-5952 no action
474. 350. Request for approval of a Local Government Code Chapter 381-Museum Agreement between Harris County and Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH), a non-profit organization, and payment in the amount of $800,000.00 in support of its museum project. 24-5953 approved Pass
475. 351. Request for approval to appoint nominees as Presiding or Alternate Election Judges for a two-year term ending June 30, 2026. 24-5956 approved Pass
476. 352. Request for approval of the issuance of a purchase order in the approximate amount of $25,000 to Winpark for the lease of 11 parking spaces at 1218 Prairie Street for the period of October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025. 24-5954 approved Pass
477. 353. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with LyondellBasell for cleanup along the roadsides of Wallisville Road beginning at Sheldon Road going west for approximately one mile for the period of September 19, 2024 - September 18, 2026. 24-5955 approved Pass
478. 354. Request for approval of seven positions effective September 21, 2024 to meet staffing requirements. 24-5957 approved Pass
479. 409 Commissioner, Precinct 3
480. 355. Request for approval to accept from William C. Sandy the donation of $1,782 for the purchase of a memorial bench in memory of Ann Marie Sandy to be installed in Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Park. 24-5942 approved Pass
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482. 356. Request for a complete audit of Harris County Public Health contracts and programs. 24-5946 approved Pass
483. 357. Request for approval of a list of names for appointment, deletion or correction to the position of Presiding Election Judge or Alternate Election Judge for a two-year term ending June 30, 2026. 24-5943 approved Pass
484. 358. Request for approval to accept an affidavit and petition submitted by the residents of The Woodlands Creekside Park West Section 37 requesting to lower the speed limit from 30 MPH to 20 MPH and to install “We Love Our Children” signs in accordance with sec. 545.307 of the Texas Transportation Code. 24-5945 approved Pass
485. 359. Request for approval to accept from The Mercer Society/Friends of Mercer Botanic Gardens the donation of $55,000 for the purchase and installation of audio/video improvements at Mercer Botanic Gardens. 24-5944 approved Pass
486. 415 Commissioner, Precinct 4
487. 360. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Precinct 4 Fleet and Equipment Acquisition and Replacement project in the additional amount of $39,000 for a total authorization of $2,500,000. 24-5960 approved Pass
488. 361. Request for approval to update and replace appointments to the position of Presiding Election Judge or Alternate Election Judge for a two-year term ending June 30, 2026, previously approved by Commissioners Court on August 6, 2024. 24-5961 approved Pass
489. 362. Request for approval to accept from Bill McCue the donation of a book and chalk maple tree with an estimated value of $55.00 to be used at Kleb Woods Nature Preserve and Center. 24-5962 approved Pass
490. 363. Request for approval to accept from John Carey the donation of a desert kingsnake with an estimated value of $200.00 to $300.00 for use in educational programming at Bear Creek Pioneers Park. 24-5963 approved Pass
491. 364. Request for approval to accept from John Carey the donation of a Honduran milk snake with an estimated value of $200.00 to $300.00 for use in educational programming at Kleb Woods Nature Preserve and Center. 24-5964 approved Pass
492. 365. Request for approval to accept from Jim Pulliam the donation of one table saw and stand, one shaper, and one bandsaw and stand with an estimated total value of $250.00 for use in Precinct 4 maintenance and display projects. 24-5965 approved Pass
493. 366. Request for approval to accept from Shawn McFarland the donation of various nature-themed books with an estimated value of $800.00 to be used at the John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center reference library and other Precinct 4 locations. 24-5966 approved Pass
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495. 367. Request for approval to accept from the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Precinct4Forward an in-kind donation of translation services valued in an amount up to $20,000, with no required match. 24-5967 approved Pass
496. 368. Request for approval to accept from the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Precinct4Forward the donation of $100,000, with no required match, in support of mental health clinician services at the Bayland Health Hub. 24-5968 approved Pass
497. 369. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with R.G. Miller|DCCM for cleanup along the roadsides of Katy Hockley Road beginning at Sharp Road and ending at West Road for approximately one mile for the term of August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025. 24-5970 approved Pass
498. 370. Request for approval to add a classification to the Salary Structure effective September 21, 2024. 24-5971 approved Pass
499. 371. Request for approval of two positions effective September 21, 2024. 24-5816 approved Pass
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501. 428 Public Hearings
502. 372. Request by the Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System, to hold a public hearing for discussion and approval of the FY 2025 budget for the Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System. 24-6025 approved Pass
503. 430 Request by the Office of Management and Budget to hold a public hearing for discussion and approval of the FY 2025 annual budgets for Harris County, Harris County Toll Road, and Harris County Flood Control District, which includes a total appropriations budget of $2,907M for the Harris County General Fund and total appropriations budget of $274.1M for the Harris County Flood Control General Fund. 24-5552 approved Pass
504. 374. Request by the Office of Management and Budget to hold a public hearing for the proposed 2024 tax rate of $.38529 for Harris County. 24-5553 no action
505. 375. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for a public hearing for the proposed 2024 tax rate of $.16348 for the Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health System. 24-5554 no action
506. 376. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for a public hearing for the proposed 2024 tax rate of $.00615 for the Port of Houston Authority. 24-5555 no action
507. 434 Tax Rates
508. 377. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for discussion and possible adoption of the proposed 2024 tax rate of $.38529 for Harris County. 24-5556 approved Pass
509. 378. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for discussion and possible adoption of the proposed 2024 tax rate of $.16348 for the Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health System. 24-5557 approved Pass
510. 379. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for discussion and possible adoption of the proposed 2024 tax rate of $.00615 for the Port of Houston Authority. 24-5558 approved Pass
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512. 438 Transmittals
513. 380. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a budget for FY 2025 for the Revolving Energy Efficiency Fund (REEF). 24-5918 accepted
514. 381. 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. 24-5823 accepted
515. 382. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of August 19-28, 2024. 24-5547 accepted
516. 383. Transmittal by Human Resources & Risk Management of changes to classifications on certain positions. 24-5560 accepted
517. 384. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of September 2024 Status Update for the 2018 Harris County Subdivision Drainage Improvement Program. 24-5728 accepted
518. 385. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with McKenna Contracting, Inc., in connection with Binford Circle Park Playground - 2022, Job No. 23/0086, UPIN, 23104MF2UD01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Goal (not applicable to request). 24-5836 accepted
519. 386. 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. 24-5895 accepted
520. 387. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a preliminary engineering report by Kuo & Associates, LLC dated May 29, 2024, and titled Preliminary Engineering Report for Red Bluff Detention Basin. (Armand Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-99, Project ID B500-04-00-E004, Precinct 2). 24-5598 accepted
521. 388. Transmittal by Public Health Services of the 2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA). 24-5588 accepted
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523. 389. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the July 15, 2024 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 24-5824 accepted
524. 390. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the August 6, 2024 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 24-5825 accepted
525. 391. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the August 15, 2024 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 24-5826 accepted
526. 392. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the annual financial report for Harris-Fort Bend Emergency Services District No. 100 for the year ending December 31, 2023. 24-5833 accepted
527. 393. Transmittal by the District Clerk’s Office of a certified copy of an order from the Board of District Judges approving court reporters’ annual compensation for Fiscal Year 2025. 24-5886 accepted
528. 394. Transmittal by the District Clerk’s Office of a certified copy of an order from the Board of District Judges approving the County Auditor’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. 24-5893 accepted
529. 395. Transmittal by the District Courts of notice to Commissioners Court of the Appointment of the Interim County Purchasing Agent effective September 23, 2024, pursuant to Local Government Code Sec. 262.011. 24-5958 accepted
530. 396. Transmittal by the District Courts of an order setting the Court Reporters Annual Compensation for District, County, and Probate Courts for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, approved by the Board of District Judges on August 29, 2024. 24-5978 accepted
531. 397. Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial report for the month of June 2024. 24-5890 accepted
532. 398. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s June 2024 Report. 24-5503 accepted
533. 399. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental drainage sediment removal and disposal for the Flood Control District (240301). 24-5510 accepted
534. 400. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for Nuisance Animal Control for the Flood Control District (240294). 24-5511 accepted
535. 401. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for bridge repairs at Stuebner Airline Road Bridge over Cypress Creek for Precinct 3 (240303). 24-5587 accepted
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537. 402. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for intersection improvements for Fry Road at Mound Road and Cypress N. Houston Road at Barker Cypress Road for Precinct 3 (240307). 24-5589 accepted
538. 403. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for mowing and various maintenance services for the Northwest Region for the Flood Control District (240308). 24-5590 accepted
539. 404. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for property boundary vegetation removal and pruning for the Flood Control District (240299). 24-5591 accepted
540. 405. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of a sanitary sewer system, lift station, and force main for the Westfield Estates Subdivision for Precinct 2 (240313). 24-5718 accepted
541. 406. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for promotional printed materials and related items for Precinct 4 (240293). 24-5723 accepted
542. 407. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for tree and tree limb removal services for Precinct 2 (240314). 24-5761 accepted
543. 408. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for custodial cleaning services and related items at various locations in Regions 1- 4 for the Office of the County Engineer (240191). 24-5762 accepted
544. 409. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for asphalt overlay for various roadways (Package 2024-4) for Precinct 3 (240325). 24-5782 accepted
545. 410. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for radio console system and related items for mobile command post for the Sheriff's Office (240225). 24-5909 accepted
546. 411. 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 Letourneau Keller in the amount of $93,786 for office chairs for the Public Defender’s Office, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5819 accepted
547. 412. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote with Debner in the amount of $170,080 for office furniture for health hub at Sheldon Independent School District for Public Health Services, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-5822 accepted
548. 413. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a Public Health or Safety Exemption emergency purchase from Scott Equipment Company, LLC in the amount of $117,500 for rental of garbage trucks for hurricane debris cleanup for Precinct 2. 24-5820 accepted
549. 414. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a Public Health or Safety Exemption purchase from Fun Abounds, Inc. in the amount of $177,275 for park repairs at Crowley Park for Precinct 2. 24-5928 accepted
550. 415. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase from Arnold Oil Equipment Company of Houston (Buyboard Contract 715-23) in the amount of $65,787 for tire equipment for Precinct 2. 24-5814 accepted
551. 416. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $365,441.99 from the sale of surplus and confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and Houston Auto Auction for the period of August 01, 2024 - August 31, 2024. 24-5756 accepted
552. 417. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened September 9 and 16, 2024. 24-5950 accepted
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554. 418. Transmittal by the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) of its FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024. 24-5609
555. 478 Executive Session
556. 479 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.
557. 419. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Lacy Wolf, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors, Position 6, for a term ending August 31, 2026. 24-5867 approved Pass
558. 420. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Frances Castañeda Dyess, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 15 (East Downtown TIRZ 15) Board, Position 7, for a term ending July 6, 2025. 24-5872 approved Pass
559. 421. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of David Contreras, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission, Position 2, for a term ending September 30, 2026. 24-5881 approved Pass
560. 422. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session, pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code § 551.076, for a briefing and possible action on facilities security enhancements. 24-5773 no action
561. 484 Emergency/Supplemental items
562. 485 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.
563. 423. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Brandon Dudley, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Position 8, for a term ending August 31, 2026. 24-5999 approved Pass
564. 424. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Energy grant funds in the amount of $4,860,332, with no required match, for the ZEEBRA: Zoos Educating on Electronics and Battery Recycling Awareness program. 24-6006 approved Pass
565. 425. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for Commissioners Court to set and adopt the 2025 Constable Service fees. 24-6021
566. 426. Request by the Office of the County Engineer 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 13202 ½ Holderrieth Road, Tomball, TX 77375 (Intersection of Holderrieth Road and the Eastern Entrance Driveway) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, ePermits Project Number: 2208160028, Precinct 3. 24-6015 approved Pass
567. 427. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to negotiate with LJA Engineering Inc for professional engineering services in connection with Roadway Improvements - South Houston - 2024, UPIN 24102MF3HS01, Precinct 2. 24-6014 approved Pass
568. 428. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to negotiate with DECON LLC for design services in connection with Bus Shelter Improvements -Universal Accessibility Bus Stop Improvement - Precinct 4 - 2023, UPIN 24104MF37701, Precinct 4. 24-6013 approved Pass
569. 429. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to negotiate with PGAL Inc. for Professional Architecture and Engineering Services to develop Harris County Downtown Facilities Masterplan. 24-6012 approved Pass
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571. 430. Request by Public Health Services approval to accept from Harris County Housing and Community Development grant funds in the amount of $190,000, with a required match of $50,000, for the Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program, and extend one (1) associated grant position to September 30, 2025. 24-5988 approved Pass
572. 431. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Harris County Housing and Community Development grant funds in the amount of $400,000, with a required match of $26,935.32, for the PY 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program and extend the three (3) associated grant positions to September 30, 2025. 24-5987 approved Pass
573. 432. Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer Charity Care Special Revenue 2117 funds in the amount of $237,860.00 to fund the cost of 56 positions pending receipt of the award for the Refugee Health Screening Program grant from the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, and extend the associated positions to September 30, 2025. 24-5982 approved Pass
574. 433. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant funds in the amount of $348,820, with no required match, for the Strengthening Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance of Blood Lead Levels in Harris County grant, and extend three associated positions to September 29, 2025. 24-5981 approved Pass
575. 434. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission grant funds in the amount of $10,062,560, with no required match, for the FY 2024-25 Women Infants, and Children Program and extend 103 associated positions to September 30, 2025. 24-5980 approved Pass
576. 435. 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 $383,630, with no required match, for the FY 25 Emergency Solutions Grant Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program. 24-6007 approved Pass
577. 436. Request by Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service (TAMU ALES) for approval to accept from the Geotechnology Research Institute (GTRI) of the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) grant funds in the amount of $149,750, with no required match, for the FY 2024 ForUsTree program. 24-6001 approved Pass
578. 437. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of required positions, related equipment, vehicle allowances where applicable, and law enforcement renewals, amendments, and agreements with various civic and homeowner associations and other entities. 24-5985 approved Pass
579. 438. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $89,818, with a required match of $22,454, for the FY 2025 Crime Victim’s Assistance Unit Program. 24-6000 approved Pass
580. 439. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval of required positions, related equipment, vehicle allowance where applicable, and law enforcement renewals, amendments, and agreements with various civic and homeowners and other entities. 24-6020 approved Pass
581. 440. Request by the Fire Marshal for presentation of findings and proposed paths forward for Court’s consideration in compliance with Texas Occupations Code 2154 relating to sale of fireworks during Diwali and take possible action by Court. 24-5986 approved Pass
582. 441. Request by the Fire Marshal for authorization to receive and process applications for Letters of Approval from Emergency Medical Service applicants pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code 773.0573(b) and provide recommendation to the Court for action. 24-6011 approved Pass
583. 442. Request by the County Clerk for a public hearing for approval of the Records Archive Plan for FY 2024-25. Notice of the public hearing was published on September 2, 2024, as required under the statute. 24-6016 approved Pass
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585. 444. Request by the District Clerk for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the District Clerk Restroom Addition project for an initial amount of $284,500. 24-5989 approved Pass
586. 446. Request by the County Attorney for approval of First Amendment and extension to the Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health for providing medical services at the Harris County Jail. 24-6024 approved Pass
587. 448. Request by the Treasurer for approval to accept $99,182 back in the general fund bank account from the non-redeemed juror pay cards issued in May. 24-5983 approved Pass
588. 449. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an Authorization to Purchase Used Equipment from Prologis Essentials, LLC in the amount of $51,937 for purchase of a used forklift for the County Clerk’s Office. 24-5996 approved Pass
589. 450. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) award on the basis of low quote and County Judge to execute an Addendum to Agreement with Granicus, LLC in the amount of $76,459 for legislative management software subscription for Harris County for the period of September 19, 2024 - September 18, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
590. 451. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a termination and that the County Judge execute a Settlement Agreement with Mobile Marketing Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Brewco Marketing Group for mobile offices for the Housing and Community Development Department. 24-5994 approved Pass
591. 452. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program award on the basis of low quote to Texas AirSystems in the amount of $1,603,424 for dehumidifier replacement at the Harris County Aquatics Center for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received. 24-5993 approved Pass
592. 453. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a Public Health or Safety Exemption purchase from Kompan, Inc. (OMNIA No. 2017001135) in the amount of $59,628 for park repairs at Sylvan Beach Park for Precinct 2. 24-5992 approved Pass
593. 454. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an agreement with Wonderware Inc. d/b/a CORE Business Technologies in the amount of $186,121 for payment processing software, programming and services related to convenience fees collected and reconciliation reports for Harris County, County Clerk's Office, District Clerk's Office and the Flood Control District for the period of September 19, 2024 - September 18, 2025. 24-5984 approved Pass
594. 455. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating September 17, 2024 as National Citizenship Day in Harris County, Texas. 24-6017 approved Pass
595. 456. Request by the County Judge to execute the FY 2025 Agreements and Compliance Assurances and submit an application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for grant funds not to exceed $4,591,988, with no required match, for the FY 2025-2030 Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. - Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B grant. 24-6008 approved Pass
596. 457. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of appointments to the position of Presiding Election Judge or Alternate Election Judge for a two-year term ending June 30, 2026. 24-5990 approved Pass
597. 458. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for an update on the report regarding the separation of Veterinary Public Health from the Public Health Department. 24-6019 no action
598. 459. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action to direct Human Resources and Risk Management to revisit the current policy on reinstatement of retiree and or dependent health insurance and come back with recommendations on the November 12, 2024, Commissioners Court. 24-6018 approved Pass
599. 460. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to accept from Apache Corporation 1000 five gallon trees with an estimated value of $12,500.00 for the 2024 - 2025 Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program. 24-6005 approved Pass
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601. 461. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to accept a non-cash grant from the Apache Foundation for 800 three-gallon trees and 2,000 seedlings with an estimated value of $12,000 for the FY 2024-25 Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program. 24-6009 approved Pass
602. 526 Adjournment.
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614. 1302 COVID-19
615. 1319 County Engineer
616. 1323 Judge Hidalgo arrived at 2:45 P.M. She did miss votes.
617. 1325 Public Health Services
618. 1332 Emergency/Supplemental items
619. 1334 Request by the Fire Marshal for presentation of findings and proposed paths forward for Court’s consideration in compliance with Texas Occupations Code 2154 relating to sale of fireworks during Diwali and take possible action by Court. 24-5986 approved Pass
620. 1335 Grants
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622. 1340 Auditor
623. 1343 Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 24-5887 approved Pass
624. 1344 Purchasing
625. 1350 Commissioner, Precinct 2
626. 1356 Commissioner, Precinct 3
627. 1360 Request for a complete audit of Harris County Public Health contracts and programs. 24-5946 no action
628. 373. Request by the Office of Management and Budget to hold a public hearing for discussion and approval of the FY 2025 annual budgets for Harris County, Harris County Toll Road, and Harris County Flood Control District, which includes a total appropriations budget of $2,907M for the Harris County General Fund and total appropriations budget of $274.1M for the Harris County Flood Control General Fund. 24-5552 approved Pass
629. 1371 Request by the Office of Management and Budget to hold a public hearing for discussion and approval of the FY 2025 annual budgets for Harris County, Harris County Toll Road, and Harris County Flood Control District, which includes a total appropriations budget of $2,907M for the Harris County General Fund and total appropriations budget of $274.1M for the Harris County Flood Control General Fund. 24-5552 approved Pass
630. 1373 Request by the Office of Management and Budget to hold a public hearing for discussion and approval of the FY 2025 annual budgets for Harris County, Harris County Toll Road, and Harris County Flood Control District, which includes a total appropriations budget of $2,907M for the Harris County General Fund and total appropriations budget of $274.1M for the Harris County Flood Control General Fund. 24-5552 approved Pass
631. 1374 Request by the Office of Management and Budget to hold a public hearing for discussion and approval of the FY 2025 annual budgets for Harris County, Harris County Toll Road, and Harris County Flood Control District, which includes a total appropriations budget of $2,907M for the Harris County General Fund and total appropriations budget of $274.1M for the Harris County Flood Control General Fund. 24-5552
632. 1375 Request by the Office of Management and Budget to hold a public hearing for discussion and approval of the FY 2025 annual budgets for Harris County, Harris County Toll Road, and Harris County Flood Control District, which includes a total appropriations budget of $2,907M for the Harris County General Fund and total appropriations budget of $274.1M for the Harris County Flood Control General Fund. 24-5552
633. 373. Request by the Office of Management and Budget to hold a public hearing for discussion and approval of the FY 2025 annual budgets for Harris County, Harris County Toll Road, and Harris County Flood Control District, which includes a total appropriations budget of $2,907M for the Harris County General Fund and total appropriations budget of $274.1M for the Harris County Flood Control General Fund. 24-5552 approved Pass
634. 1392 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 4:08 P.M. and returned at 4:12 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
635. 1396 Transmittals
636. 1404 Emergency/Supplemental items
637. 1412 Request by the Office of Management and Budget for Commissioners Court to set and adopt the 2025 Constable Service fees. 24-6021 approved Pass
638. 1431 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 4:35 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 September 19, 2024. On this the 29th day of October, 2024. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy