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Name: Harris County Commissioners Court
Start: 2024-07-15
Location: 1001 Preston, 1st Floor

July 15, 2024 ·10:00 AM Closed

1001 Preston, 1st Floor

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Agenda — 538 items

1 Public Notice
2 July 11, 2024 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 24-4492
3 Opening Prayer
4 Associate Imam Ahmad Shaheed of Masjid Al-Quran in Houston introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 4.
5 Pledges of Allegiance
6 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
7 Appearances before court
8 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.
9 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
10 Resolutions
1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to celebrate the life of Glen Gondo in Harris County, Texas. 24-4186 approved Pass
2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to designate July as Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month in Harris County, Texas. 24-4487 approved Pass
12 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a regular session at 10:08 A.M. All court members were present in-person.
3. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Clear the Shelters and the efforts of Harris County Pets with their commitment to the welfare of animals in the county through local pet adoption events. 24-4457 approved Pass
4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring the life and service of Alex Au-Yeung. 24-4465 approved Pass
5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution celebrating the 52nd annual Miss Chinatown Houston Scholarship Pageant. 24-4466 approved Pass
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6. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of a data use agreement with The American Institutes for Research for evaluation consulting services. 24-4130 approved Pass
17 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the Court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
7. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to extend five positions to October 4, 2024 in support of the Data Fellows program. 24-4234 approved Pass
8. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of a Data Use Agreement with School Readiness Consulting, LLC to provide data for evaluation of the Early Learning Quality Network program. 24-4256 approved Pass
9. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas Department of State Health Services grant funds in the amount of $47,242, with no required match, for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) STTRONG Program. 24-4195 approved Pass
10. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to update contract language regarding indemnification and insurance for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) STTRONG grant. 24-4202 approved Pass
11. Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $19,000 pending receipt of an amendment from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the IDCU/COVID grant. 24-4200 approved Pass
12. Request by Public Health Services for approval of 15 positions effective July 27, 2024 to support the Vaccination Capacity Program (COVID-19) grant. 24-4201 approved Pass
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13. Request by Public Health Services for approval of the Order to Abate a Public Nuisance at multiple locations in Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 under The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program. 24-4213 approved Pass
14. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of the second amendment to an agreement with The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County in the additional amount of $290,772 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF); extend the term through January 31, 2025; and update Exhibit C (the Federal Award Identification Table), Exhibit E (the Scope of Services), and Exhibit F (the Budget) for the Housing Services and Intermediary/Monitoring Services project. 24-4191 approved Pass
15. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. at a cost of $1,099,630; and Houston Area Community Services, Inc. dba Avenue 360 Health & Wellness $1,099,000 for permanent supportive housing and associated supportive services to meet gaps in the homeless response system for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 (210124), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-4088 approved Pass
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16. Request for discussion and possible action on a proposal prepared by Harris County Public Health (HCPH) and the Office of County Administration (OCA) to inform Commissioners Court of the cost, timeline, and potential options for bringing the operations of the HART Program within a Harris County department or agency, as directed on June 4, 2024. 24-4259 no action
17. Request for approval to reschedule the August 20, 2024 Special Court meeting to August 15, 2024 as previously approved by Commissioners Court. 24-4032 approved Pass
18. Request for approval of updated Harris County Equity Guidelines. 24-4072 approved Pass
19. Request for approval of a Standard Operating Procedure for the Revolving Energy Efficiency Fund (REEF) and the transfer of one position from Universal Services to OCA for Utility Analysis. 24-4077 approved Pass
20. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the 5th Floor Admin Building Construction project for an initial amount of $570,000 and request for initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $570,000. 24-4183 approved Pass
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21. Request for approval of one position to assist in administering and implementing EPA’s Solar For All grant effective July 27, 2024. 24-4074 approved Pass
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22. Request for discussion and possible action to authorize Commissioners Court to access the Public Contingency Fund as needed to fund emergency requests directly related to Hurricane Beryl that made landfall off the Texas coast on July 8, 2024. 24-4468 approved Pass
23. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest. 24-4233 approved Pass
37 Request for discussion and possible action related to management of the response and recovery from Hurricane Beryl as well as discussion and possible action for authorization to execute approved contracts for disaster response, debris removal, and recovery pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, including ratification of such expenditures for actions taken out of public necessity and to alleviate suffering. 24-4456 approved Pass
24. Request for approval to create the Facility Fund to improve the financial management of County real estate and facility maintenance and management. 24-4222 approved Pass
38 Request for discussion and possible action related to management of the response and recovery from Hurricane Beryl as well as discussion and possible action for authorization to execute approved contracts for disaster response, debris removal, and recovery pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, including ratification of such expenditures for actions taken out of public necessity and to alleviate suffering. 24-4456 approved Pass
25. Request for approval of the Harris County Investment Policy that has been prepared in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act. 24-4228 approved Pass
39 Request for discussion and possible action related to management of the response and recovery from Hurricane Beryl as well as discussion and possible action for authorization to execute approved contracts for disaster response, debris removal, and recovery pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, including ratification of such expenditures for actions taken out of public necessity and to alleviate suffering. 24-4456 approved Pass
26. Request for approval to pay the August 2024 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) debt payments and to wire payments to the paying agent on the scheduled payment date of August 15, 2024. 24-4230 approved Pass
40 Request for discussion and possible action related to management of the response and recovery from Hurricane Beryl as well as discussion and possible action for authorization to execute approved contracts for disaster response, debris removal, and recovery pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, including ratification of such expenditures for actions taken out of public necessity and to alleviate suffering. 24-4456 approved Pass
27. Request for approval of an Extension of the Credit Agreement and Amendment to the Fee Letter between Harris County and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation relating to General Obligation Unlimited Tax Commercial Paper Notes, Series C. 24-4231 no action
41 Request for discussion and possible action related to management of the response and recovery from Hurricane Beryl as well as discussion and possible action for authorization to execute approved contracts for disaster response, debris removal, and recovery pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, including ratification of such expenditures for actions taken out of public necessity and to alleviate suffering. 24-4456 approved Pass
28. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the Riverside Revitalization project in the additional amount of $19,830,000 for a total CP funding of $23,460,000. 24-4244 approved Pass
42 Request for discussion and possible action related to management of the response and recovery from Hurricane Beryl as well as discussion and possible action for authorization to execute approved contracts for disaster response, debris removal, and recovery pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, including ratification of such expenditures for actions taken out of public necessity and to alleviate suffering. 24-4456 approved Pass
29. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Law Enforcement Mobile Device Terminal (MDT) Replacement project in the additional amount of $3,270,000 for a total CP funding of $6,385,000. 24-4232 approved Pass
43 Request for discussion and possible action related to management of the response and recovery from Hurricane Beryl as well as discussion and possible action for authorization to execute approved contracts for disaster response, debris removal, and recovery pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, including ratification of such expenditures for actions taken out of public necessity and to alleviate suffering. 24-4456 approved Pass
30. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the County Clerk Voting Machines project in the additional amount of $26,255,000 for a total CP funding of $75,215,000. 24-4484 approved Pass
44 Request for discussion and possible action related to management of the response and recovery from Hurricane Beryl as well as discussion and possible action for authorization to execute approved contracts for disaster response, debris removal, and recovery pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, including ratification of such expenditures for actions taken out of public necessity and to alleviate suffering. 24-4456 approved Pass
31. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 24-4170 approved Pass
32. Request for approval of an order authorizing various actions to issue and sell Harris County, Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, including the preparation of all financing and offering documents; approving the engagement of professionals in connection with the issuance and sale of such bonds; and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto; and containing other matters related thereto. The foregoing Order includes authorization of the engagement of Co-Bond Counsel pursuant to engagement letters under which Harris County will obtain specialized legal services in connection with the issuance of the Harris County, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, based on the demonstrated competence and qualifications of such firms; finding that (i) such legal services require specialized expertise and experience in municipal finance, federal tax law and federal and state securities laws and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the County, (ii) such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice under a contract providing for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the County will not be obligated to pay any legal fees until the successful closing of the contemplated transactions, (iii) entering into a contingent fee contract for legal services is in the best interest of the residents of the County because Co-Bond Counsel will only be paid in the event that the contemplated transaction is completed and the Obligations successfully issued and delivered, and (iv) the relationship between the County or the Commissioners Court and Co-Bond Counsel is not improper and would not appear improper to a reasonable person. MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%. 24-4485 approved Pass
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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 $132,823 and three workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $26,822; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $10,288; denial of 159 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute six releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $14,048 in connection with property damage claims. 24-4118 approved Pass
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34. Request for discussion and possible action of recognizing Veterans Day and Election Day as paid County holidays. 24-4166 no action
35. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions. 24-4048 approved Pass
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36. Request to provide an update on the scope and schedule of the Harris County Transportation Master Plan. 24-4058 approved Pass
126. Request for approval of updates to the 2018 Flood Control District Bond Program. 24-4175
37. Request for approval of the Interim-Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan (Interim-MTFP) for the unincorporated areas of Harris County and authorization to submit the plan to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to negotiate and execute an agreement concerning future transportation corridors affecting roadways and transportation projects in Harris County. 24-4059 approved Pass
53 Request for approval of updates to the 2018 Flood Control District Bond Program. 24-4175 approved Pass
38. Request for approval of the Reaffirmation of Minimum Standards for Communities in Harris County and Draining to Harris County Facilities. 24-4407 approved Pass
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39. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., in the amount of $1,950,000.00, for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Castlewood Sections 1&2 Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2023, UPIN 24208MF3A901, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWDBE Current Participation: 30%. 24-4210 approved Pass
40. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Alliance Laboratories, Inc. in the amount of $410,228 to provide Professional Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing, in connection with Telge Road Segment 4 - from 1,650-ft North of Louetta Road to 1,780-ft North of Telge Ranch Road, UPIN 15104MF0DN02, Precinct 3. 24-4111 approved Pass
41. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Traffic Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $400,330 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the All in 4 Inner Northwest: A Precinct 4 Community Plan, 24104MF30C01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%. 24-4154 approved Pass
57 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 12:13 P.M. and returned at 12:16 P.M. She did not miss any vote.
42. Request for approval to execute an agreement with STOA International Architects, Inc. in the amount of $351,960.00, to provide architecture and engineering services in connection with Tracy Gee Community Center, UPIN 24104MF3BB01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 43.60%. 24-4035 approved Pass
43. Request for approval to execute an amendment with GC Engineering Inc. in the amount of $303,332.42 for professional engineering services to provide improvements to Telge Rd Segment 5 - from 1,780-ft North of Telge Ranch Rd to 300-ft North of Grant Rd - 2014, UPIN 23103MF2QF01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-4223 approved Pass
44. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $249,644 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Alexander Deussen and Dwight D. Eisenhower Park Improvements, UPIN 22101MF2F801, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 22%. 24-4108 approved Pass
60 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 12:19 P.M. and returned at 12:23 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
45. Request for approval to execute an agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., in the amount of $198,178.75 for survey, design, and construction services of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Stuebner Airline Road at Hufsmith Kuykendahl Road, UPIN 24035MF37Y01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%. 24-4057 approved Pass
46. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Scientech Engineers Inc. in the amount of $154,844 for Construction Phase Services in connection with West Canal Pedestrian Bridge at Aqueduct Road as part of Alexander Deussen and Dwight D. Eisenhower Park Improvements, UPIN 22101MF2F801, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 7%. 24-4109 approved Pass
47. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Traf-IQ, Inc. in the amount of $118,230.50 for survey, design, and construction services of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Stuebner Airline Road at Five Forks Drive, UPIN 24035MF35C01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%. 24-4038 approved Pass
63 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 12:34 P.M. and returned at 12:52 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
48. Request for approval to execute an agreement with IDCUS Inc. in the amount of $96,961.61 for Professional Engineering Services for Traffic Signal Improvement - Barren Springs Dr at Ella Blvd - FY23-24, UPIN 24035MF37501, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%. 24-4152 approved Pass
49. Request for approval to execute an agreement with IDCUS, Inc, in the amount of $62,765 for construction phase services in connection with Sidewalk - Uvalde Rd from Wallisville Road to Holly Park Drive - 2022, UPIN 23102MF2QS01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%. 24-4224 approved Pass
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50. Request for approval to execute an agreement with OMEGA Engineers Inc in the amount of $62,634 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Carpenters Bayou - Trails and Pedestrian Bike Bridge - 24/0107, UPIN 19101MF0YC01, Precincts 1 and 2, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-4113 approved Pass
51. Request for approval of a change in contract with CE Barker Ltd., in connection with Barrett Station (Phase 1 - Dreamland Place) Subdivision Drainage Improvements aka Barrett Station Drainage Improvements Project, with an addition in the amount of $467,893.57, Job No. 23/0278-2, Bond Fund, UPIN 19102MF17801, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWDBE Current Participation: 23.78%. 24-4053 approved Pass
1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to celebrate the life of Glen Gondo in Harris County, Texas. 24-4186
52. Request for approval to execute an amendment with The Goodman Corporation in the amount of $400,000.00 for Professional On-Call Engineering and related services as may be needed in connection with various projects, UPIN 23104MF2XS01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 6%, MWDBE Current Participation: 6%. 24-4369 approved Pass
53. Request for approval to execute an amendment with Brooks & Sparks, Inc. in the amount of $222,451.50 for professional engineering services to provide improvements to Telge Road Segment 6 - from 300-ft North of Grant Road to 690-ft North of SH99 - 2014, UPIN 15104MF0DN03, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-4104 approved Pass
2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to designate July as Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month in Harris County, Texas. 24-4487
55. Request for approval of a change in contract with Batterson, LLP in connection with final On-Call-Maintenance - Pavement Markings, Precinct 1 -2021, with a deduction in the amount of $157,191.70, Job No. 22/0107-1, UPIN 22101MF2JA01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0%. 24-4101 approved Pass
3. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Clear the Shelters and the efforts of Harris County Pets with their commitment to the welfare of animals in the county through local pet adoption events. 24-4457
56. Request for approval to execute an amendment with BGE, Inc., in the amount of $139,269.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Memorial Parkway Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19103MF14E01, Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-4124 approved Pass
57. Request for approval of a change in contract with Allgood Construction Co., Inc. in connection with final construction of Tidwell Road from West of Greens Bayou to CE King Parkway, adding 515 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $138,104.45, Job No. 19/0305-4, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-4098 approved Pass
4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring the life and service of Alex Au-Yeung. 24-4465
58. Request for approval of a change in contract with Teamwork Construction Services, Inc., in connection with final construction of Cypress Creek Greenway - 1 Loop Trails at SH 249, with a deduction in the amount of $72,286.47, Job No. 21/0132-4, UPIN 18104MF0HS05, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-4374 approved Pass
59. Request for approval of a change in contract with E.P. Brady, Ltd., in connection with Kingslake Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with an addition in the amount of $55,019.34, Job No. 22/0348-5, Bond Fund, UPIN 19101MF17A01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWDBE Current Participation: 19.68%. 24-4036 approved Pass
5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution celebrating the 52nd annual Miss Chinatown Houston Scholarship Pageant. 24-4466
60. Request for approval of a change in contract with Yellowstone Landscape Central, Inc., in connection with final On-Call Maintenance - Mowing Hockley Zone, Precinct 4 - 2022, with an addition in the amount of $31,020.00, Job No. 22/0125-1, UPIN 23104MF2K801, Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-4103 approved Pass
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61. 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, adding five calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $12,256.96, Job No. 23/0224-2, UPIN 22102MF2FC01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWDBE Current Participation: 18.29%. 24-4095 approved Pass
62. Request for approval of a change in contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc., in connection with Transportation Improvements near University of Houston - Cullen Boulevard (Segment B) from South of Wheeler Ave to IH45 - 2019, adding 41 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $10,452.00, Job No. 20/0124-3, UPIN 19101MF19201, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-4099 approved Pass
63. Request for approval of a change in contract with Mar-Con Services, LLC, in connection with Aldine Village (EAST) Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding six calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $5,054.91, Job No. 23/0360-1, UPIN 24208MF33K01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 24%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-4055 approved Pass
64. Request for approval of a change in contract with WadeCon, LLC, in connection with Beaumont Place Subdivision Drainage Improvements, with an addition in the amount of $5,010.00, Job No. 22/0199-9, Bond Fund, UPIN 19101MF17901, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 21%, MWDBE Current Participation: 12.72%. 24-4054 approved Pass
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65. Request for approval of a change in contract with Traf-Tex, Inc., in connection with final construction of Traffic Signal - Kieth Harrow at Old Greenhouse - 2021, adding 90 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $308.08, Job No. 21/0369-1, UPIN 22104MF2FV01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17.50%. 24-4097 approved Pass
66. Request for approval of a change in contract with CE Barker Ltd., in connection with Barrett Station (Phase 1 - Dreamland Place) Subdivision Drainage Improvements aka Barrett Station Drainage Improvements Project, adding 62 calendar days, Job No. 23/0278-3, Bond Fund, UPIN 19102MF17801, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWDBE Current Participation: 23.78%. 24-4034 approved Pass
67. Request for approval of a change in contract with E.P. Brady, LTD, in connection with Kingslake Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements, adding 18 calendar days, Job No. 22/0348-4, UPIN 19101MF17A01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWDBE Current Participation: 15.73%. 24-4052 no action
68. Request for approval of a change in contract with Specialty Construction TX, LLC, in connection with Fallbrook, Ridgepoint, and Westpoint Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding five calendar days, Job No. 23/0074-3, UPIN 19104MF13401, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27.00%, MWDBE Current Participation: 11.94%. 24-4056 approved Pass
333. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Roberto Treviño, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the METRO Board of Directors for a term beginning July 29, 2024, and ending July 29, 2026. 24-4462
69. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #495 for Bergamo Sec 1, In Precinct 4. 24-4114 approved Pass
70. Request for approval to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and Houston Parks Board, LGC, Inc., in connection with improvements to Briarbend Park, UPIN 24104MF37A01, Precinct 4. 24-4406 approved Pass
71. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, in the amount of $51,590 to raise power poles at Aqueduct Road, in connection with Deussen Park - Trails, Waterfront, and Parking - 2021, UPIN 22101MF2F801, Precinct 1. 24-4136 approved Pass
334. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Kevin Nguyen to the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission, for a term ending July 15, 2025, as recommended by the commission. 24-4463
72. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, in the amount of $49,423 to relocate power poles within Deussen Park, in connection with Deussen Park - Trails, Waterfront, and Parking - 2021, UPIN 22101MF2F801, Precinct 1. 24-4137 approved Pass
73. Request for approval to execute a Utility Agreement with Sunoco Pipeline L.P., in the amount of $1,895,644.91, in connection with Oak Glen Place Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF13601, Precinct 2. 24-4138 approved Pass
74. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 19135 ½ Juergen Road, Tomball, TX 77377 (Intersection of Juergen Road and Cypress Heights Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, ePermits Project Number: 2306280079, Precinct 4. 24-4155 approved Pass
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75. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 22302 ½ Northwest Lake Drive, Houston, TX 77095 (Intersection of Telge Road and Northwest Lake Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, ePermits Project Number: 240320028, Precinct 3. 24-4156 approved Pass
76. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 17701 ½ Mueschke Road, Cypress, TX 77433 (Intersection of Mueschke Road and Destination Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, ePermits Project Number: 2306280079, Precinct 4. 24-4157 approved Pass
77. Request for approval of a Letter of No Objection with Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC to perform the proposed replacement of existing Culverts with 18” RCP culverts, add cover and erosion protection to ditches and rebuild driveways inside Gulf South’s right of way (“Right of Way”) on its Agua Dulce Perryville Index 129, a 30” high pressure natural gas pipeline from provided drawings dated 12/13/2023, in connection with Timberlake Estates Subdivision Drainage Improvements 2018, UPIN 19103MF17E01, Precinct 3. 24-4211 approved Pass
78. Request for approval to utilize a CMAR (Construction Manager-at-Risk) delivery method for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Swift Water 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, Precinct 1. 24-4037 approved Pass
79. Request for approval of an Order authorizing and directing Harris County to abandon its interest in a strip or Parcel of land 20’ wide out of section 19, school lands survey, according to that plat in Harris County deed records conveyed by Elihu Thompson et ux., to Alois Kinmayer, from Precinct 4 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract Kickapoo Industrial Park Replat and Extension, Tracts 1 and 2 - Abandonment, UPIN 22104MF2HW01, Precinct 4. 24-4378 approved Pass
80. Request for approval of an Order authorizing and directing Harris County to abandon its interest in a portion of a street right of way easement approximately 30-feet wide being a tract of land containing 0.4461 acres located in the J.H. Edwards Survey, to the abutter Bryan H. Weldon and wife, Diana M. Weldon, from Precinct 4 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract 2 Waller Tomball/Decker Prairie Rosehill Road, UPIN 22104MF2HW01, Precinct 4. 24-4382 approved Pass
81. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for D.R. Horton-Texas, Ltd., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $7,220.00 for Breckenridge East Sec 5, Precinct 3. 24-4117 approved Pass
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82. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, L.P., A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,455.00 for Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 60, Precinct 3. 24-4119 approved Pass
83. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, L.P., A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,200.00 for Bridgeland Summit Point Crossing Street Dedication Sec 5, Precinct 3. 24-4120 approved Pass
84. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for M/I Homes of Houston, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $4,205.00 for Marvida Sec 11, Precinct 3. 24-4121 approved Pass
85. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Brightland Homes, Ltd. in the amount of $3,315.00 for Marvida Sec 20, Precinct 3. 24-4122 approved Pass
86. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for WLH Communities - Texas, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,160.00 for Westgreen Boulevard Street Dedication and Reserves, Precinct 3. 24-4123 approved Pass
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87. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, L.P., A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,020.00 for Bridgeland Cocoon Lane and Flowering Ivy Drive Street Dedication, Precinct 4. 24-4126 approved Pass
88. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, L.P., A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $3,120.00 for Bridgeland Creekland Village Sec 4, Precinct 4. 24-4127 approved Pass
32. Request for approval of an order authorizing various actions to issue and sell Harris County, Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, including the preparation of all financing and offering documents; approving the engagement of professionals in connection with the issuance and sale of such bonds; and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto; and containing other matters related thereto. The foregoing Order includes authorization of the engagement of Co-Bond Counsel pursuant to engagement letters under which Harris County will obtain specialized legal services in connection with the issuance of the Harris County, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, based on the demonstrated competence and qualifications of such firms; finding that (i) such legal services require specialized expertise and experience in municipal finance, federal tax law and federal and state securities laws and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the County, (ii) such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice under a contract providing for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the County will not be obligated to pay any legal fees until the successful closing of the contemplated transactions, (iii) entering into a contingent fee contract for legal services is in the best interest of the residents of the County because Co-Bond Counsel will only be paid in the event that the contemplated transaction is completed and the Obligations successfully issued and delivered, and (iv) the relationship between the County or the Commissioners Court and Co-Bond Counsel is not improper and would not appear improper to a reasonable person. MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%. 24-4485
89. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $3,120.00 for Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 21, Precinct 4. 24-4128 approved Pass
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90. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,000.00 for Pocket Prairie Drive and Caterpillar Lake Drive Street Dedication, Precinct 4. 24-4129 approved Pass
91. 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 six (6) road easement and three (3) fee simple tracts for the public project known as Stuebner Airline Road Segment C - from 700' South of FM 2920 to 500' West of Leitner Way Dr - 2018, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 18104MF0WT01, Precinct 3. 24-4389 approved Pass
92. 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 three (3) fee simple tracts for the public project known as North Eldridge Parkway - from Spring Cypress Road to Gregson Road - 2015, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 15104MF0D701, Precinct 3. 24-4399 approved Pass
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93. 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 eighteen (18) road easement and two (2) fee simple tracts for the public project known as Boudreaux Road Segment 3 - from Old Boudreaux Road to 300' west of Hufsmith-Kohrville Road - 2019, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 20104MF1C401, Precinct 3. 24-4400 approved Pass
94. Request for approval for Harris County Flood Control District to accept a real estate donation and the County Judge to execute the 0.8671-acre Conveyance and Assignment of Drainage Easement and a proposed gift form, tract number K111-00-00-02-044.0, for the public project known as Major Maintenance of Cypress Creek and Tributaries Batch 3 - K100-00-00-X087, from Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 154, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, with the HCAD value of $118,975.50, UPIN 23090MF2TS01, Precinct 1. 24-4383 approved Pass
95. Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by HR Green, Inc., for Copperfield Southdown Village Sec 1 Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19103MF16201, Precinct 3. 24-4134 approved Pass
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96. Request for approval to negotiate with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering services in connection with Todville Road Drainage Improvements - 2024, UPIN 24102MF3DS01, Precinct 2. 24-4093 approved Pass
97. Request for approval to negotiate with White Oak Engineers & Planners for professional engineering services in connection with Drainage Improvements - Huffman Cleveland Road 2024, UPIN 24103MF3G801, Precinct 3. 24-4094 no action
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98. Request for approval to negotiate with Michael Baker International for professional engineering services in connection with the design and construction of Subdivision Drainage Improvements -Lakeshore -2024, UPIN 24103MF3HD01, Precinct 3. 24-4217 approved Pass
99. Request for approval to negotiate with Agha Engineering LLC for professional architectural and engineering services in connection with the design and construction of the Burnett Bayland Park Phase 1 2024, UPIN 24104MF3HC01, Precinct 4. 24-4219 approved Pass
115 Public Health Services
100. Request for approval to negotiate with Johnston LLC for Professional MEP and Building Envelope Design Services in connection with Hardy Senior Center, UPIN 24102MF3EK01, Precinct 2. 24-4419 approved Pass
101. Request for approval of plat Avalon At Cypress Avalon View Drive Street Dedication Sec 1. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 24-4276 approved Pass
117 Constables
102. Request for approval of plat Development At Mitchell Road. Consultant, PLS CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT, INC, Precinct 2. 24-4281 approved Pass
160. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of a retention incentive program for all full-time department employees. 24-4147
103. Request for approval of plat Dreamland Place Partial Replat No 3. Consultant, HUTCHINSON & ASSOCIATES, Precinct 3. 24-4282 approved Pass
119 Probate Courts
104. Request for approval of plat Elena Fruit And Cotton Farms Unit A Replat Dawoud Khan. Consultant, DVJ CIVIL ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING LLC, Precinct 3. 24-4283 approved Pass
105. Request for approval of plat Elyson Boulevard Street Dedication Sec 4. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4. 24-4284 approved Pass
121 Travel & Training
106. Request for approval of plat Fairbanks North Houston Center Sec 1. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 1. 24-4285 approved Pass
183. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests. 24-4026
107. Request for approval of plat Khans Plaza. Consultant, WESTERN GROUP CONSULTANTS, Precinct 4. 24-4286 approved Pass
123 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 16. CAC 1 Coalition to end Sexual Exploitation 8/5-8/2024 Washington, DC $1,368 Other Summit
108. Request for approval of plat Klein ISD Doerre Intermediate School Complex. Consultant, AMERICAN - LUPHER LAND SURVEYORS, INC., Precinct 3. 24-4287 approved Pass
109. Request for approval of plat Klein ISD Northampton Elementary School. Consultant, AMERICAN - LUPHER LAND SURVEYORS, INC., Precinct 3. 24-4288 approved Pass
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110. Request for approval of plat Macland And Cattle Reserve. Consultant, DVJ CIVIL ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING, Precinct 2. 24-4293 approved Pass
111. Request for approval of plat Masch. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 3. 24-4298 approved Pass
127 Commissioner, Precinct 1
112. Request for approval of plat McHue Place. Consultant, OWENS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LLC, Precinct 3. 24-4299 approved Pass
283. Request that the County Judge execute a Chapter 381 mural agreement with Street Art for Mankind in an amount not to exceed $230,000 for up to five (5) murals to be placed on County facilities at a cost of $30,000 per mural, and not more than $80,000 for general installation expenditures. 24-4434
113. Request for approval of plat Mintz Champions. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 1. 24-4304 approved Pass
129 Commissioner, Precinct 4
114. Request for approval of plat Mullins Houston. Consultant, CORE LAND SURVEYING, Precinct 1. 24-4309 approved Pass
115. Request for approval of plat Oakland Estates Minor Replat Ramirez Urban Place. Consultant, PRO-SURV, Precinct 2. 24-4310 approved Pass
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116. Request for approval of plat Rankin Road Center. Consultant, CENTURY ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 1. 24-4315 approved Pass
36. Request to provide an update on the scope and schedule of the Harris County Transportation Master Plan. 24-4058
117. Request for approval of plat Sai Land Addition Partial Minor Replat. Consultant, PRO-SURV, Precinct 3. 24-4320 approved Pass
133 Universal Services
118. Request for approval of plat Schiel Road Tract. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3. 24-4325 approved Pass
133. Request for discussion and possible approval of the Harris County Fleet Vehicle Policy. 24-4243
119. Request for approval of plat Trinity Lutheran Church Replat No 1 And Extension. Consultant, MBA ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL, Precinct 3. 24-4326 approved Pass
120. Request for approval of plat Veterans Memorial Self Storage. Consultant, WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., Precinct 1. 24-4331 approved Pass
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121. Request for discussion and possible action on a plan for addressing deferred maintenance and timeline for such action. 24-4177 approved Pass
122. Request for approval to provide additional funding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for dedicated positions to expedite permit reviews and to continue with a Memorandum of Agreement executed on January 8, 2009. (Countywide). 24-4041 approved Pass
123. Request for approval of an agreement with Agha Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $1,676,437, to provide design, bidding and construction phase engineering services on Phase 2 of the Boudreaux Stormwater Detention Basin on HCFCD Unit M500-10-00. (Willow Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-106, Project ID M500-10-00-E003, Agreement No. 2024-50, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%). 24-4042 approved Pass
124. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with AIG Technical Services, LLC, to provide hydrologic and hydraulic analyses in support of Flood Control District projects. (Project ID Z100-00-00-P001, Countywide). 24-4043 approved Pass
125. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with R.G. Miller Engineers, Inc., to provide preliminary engineering, design, bidding, and construction phase engineering services in support of the Cypresswood and Jones Road Stormwater Detention Basin. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID Z-04, Project ID K500-05-00-E001, Precinct 3). 24-4044 approved Pass
126. Request for approval of updates to the 2018 Flood Control District Bond Program. 24-4175 approved Pass
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127. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Westchase District for feasibility, design and permitting of the proposed Bicycle/Pedestrian side path and related accommodations, located along the west side of Rogerdale Road from Westheimer Road south to Richmond Avenue for an amount not to exceed $429,001.50 (Precinct 4). 24-3839 approved Pass
128. Request for approval for the assignment of various agreements to Parsons Transportation Group Inc. from I.S. Engineers, LLC of the rights and obligations under the agreements with the Harris County Toll Road Authority (Precinct 2). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%. 24-4253 approved Pass
129. Request for approval of a change in contract with D&C Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $405,776.00 for the HCTRA Administration Building renovations (Precinct 1), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 12%, MWDBE Current Participation 12%. 24-4254 approved Pass
148 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
130. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda. 24-4068 no action
150 Economic Equity and Opportunity
131. Request for approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) between Harris County (on behalf of itself, Flood Control District and Hospital District) and Sooner Inc. with respect to its application for a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) site and issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection to the designation and/or activation of the proposed FTZ site located at 1919 Crosby-Dayton Rd, Crosby, Texas in Harris County Precinct 3 and within the Foreign-Trade Zone #84. 24-4257 approved Pass
132. Request for approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) between Harris County (on behalf of itself, Flood Control District and Hospital District) and PGS USA, LLC with respect to its application for a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) site and issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection to the designation and/or activation of the proposed FTZ site located at 359 Pike Court, La Porte, Texas in Harris County Precinct 2 and within the Foreign-Trade Zone #84. 24-4258 approved Pass
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133. Request for discussion and possible approval of the Harris County Fleet Vehicle Policy. 24-4243 approved Pass
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134. Request for approval of an agreement with the Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District for use of the County's communications systems. 24-4248 approved Pass
135. Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers and changes to attributes of certain VCNs for various departments. 24-4247 approved Pass
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136. Request for approval of the Order to Abate a Public Nuisance at multiple locations in Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program. 24-4214 approved Pass
137. Request for discussion and possible action to approve additional funding in the amount of $6,990,989 to fund an additional 20 staff and additional non-personnel support to the current level of service for ACCESS Harris for FY25. 24-4215 no action
138. Request for approval of an agreement with BOP Houston Hotel TRS, LLC d/b/a C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton to lease a facility at the C. Baldwin Hotel as the venue for the 2024 Healthy Communities Conference on August 15-16, 2024. 24-4216 approved Pass
139. Request for approval of a subrecipient agreement with Christie’s Family Health LLC in the amount of $30,400.00 to provide psychiatric medication evaluation treatment and management to participants of the Maternal Mental Health initiative. 24-4218 approved Pass
140. Request for approval of a temporary custody agreement with Austin Bulldog 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. 24-4220 approved Pass
141. Request for approval to update seven positions from temporary to full-time effective July 27, 2024 to support the Mosquito Vector Control Division (MVCD). 24-4033 approved Pass
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142. Request for approval of Entitlement amendments to the Harris County 2019-2023 Annual Action Plans. 24-4187 approved Pass
143. Request for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with the City of Galena Park to modify the Scope of Services and project budget in the additional amount of $772,000 in CDBG -DR funds for an overall project budget total of $7,377,672 for the Sanitary Sewer Improvements project. 24-4188 approved Pass
144. Request for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with Harris County Precinct Two in the additional amount of $420,000 in leverage funds for a total project allocation of $6,455,000, total CDBG-DR allocation of $4,000,000, and total leverage fund allocation of $2,455,000 for the provision of infrastructure improvements for the East Harris County Health and Social Services project. 24-4190 approved Pass
145. Request for approval to complete updated planning activity applications for CDBG-MIT funding based on the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) guidelines and submit remaining updated applications to the GLO for up to $29,500,000 in planning activity funding. 24-4192 approved Pass
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146. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County, the Harris County Juvenile Board, and the Tejano Center for Community Concerns LLC in an amount not to exceed $520,000 to provide literacy services and programs in relation to Project GRAD Houston at the Bayland Opportunity Center located within Precinct 2. 24-4046 approved Pass
147. Request for approval to use the department credit card in the amount of $251.94 for a one-time three-week online course and workshop registration fee from the Library Journal organization. 24-4050 approved Pass
148. Request for approval to use surplus labor budget funds to pay staff for overtime worked to temporarily fill branch vacancies caused by an open position, paid parental leave, extended FMLA leave or military leave, and, on an as-needed basis, for the activation of designated library locations as cooling and heating centers. 24-4083 approved Pass
149. Request for approval to submit an application for the U.S. Department of Justice recognition and partial accreditation program at no cost to the County to enhance the County Library’s qualifications as a resource provider for its Citizenship and Naturalization classes and allow the Library to be recognized as a trusted partner assisting County residents in pursuing Citizenship. 24-4133 approved Pass
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150. Request for approval to accept a Notice of Intent to Renew from the Texas Office of the Attorney General for the Integrated Child Support System Cooperative Services contract for one-year, effective September 1, 2024. 24-3622 approved Pass
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151. Request for approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement with Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District for the period of August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025. This renewal agreement is for 15 Youth Service Specialists and 2 Coordinators to provide services that are currently not available through the district. The District agrees to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $43,353 per Youth Service Specialist and Coordinator position, which represents one-half of the total personnel and mileage cost for each position. 24-4028 approved Pass
152. Request for approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. This renewal agreement is for two Youth Service Specialists to provide services that are currently not available through the district. The District agrees to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $43,353 per Youth Service Specialist which represents one-half of the total personnel and mileage cost for each position. 24-3677 approved Pass
153. Request for approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. This renewal agreement is for eight Youth Service Specialists to provide services that are currently not available through the district. The District agrees to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $43,353 per Youth Service Specialist which represents one-half of the total personnel and mileage cost for each position. 24-3979 approved Pass
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154. Request for approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement with La Porte Independent School District for the period of September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025. This renewal agreement is for one Youth Service Specialist to provide services that are currently not available through the district. The District agrees to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $43,353 per Youth Service Specialist which represents one-half of the total personnel and mileage cost for each position. 24-3977 approved Pass
155. Request for approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement with Sheldon Independent School District for the period of September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025. This renewal agreement is for one Youth Service Specialist to provide services that are currently not available through the district. The District agrees to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $43,353 per Youth Service Specialist which represents one-half of the total personnel and mileage cost for each position. 24-3978 approved Pass
156. Request for approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement with Waller Independent School District for the period of August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025. This renewal agreement is for two Youth Service Specialists to provide services that are currently not available through the district. The District agrees to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $43,353 per Youth Service Specialist which represents one-half of the total personnel and mileage cost for each position. 24-3959 approved Pass
157. Request for approval to purchase Furniture Bank Vouchers for the TRIAD Prevention Program using general funds in the amount of $500. 24-4165 approved Pass
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158. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of an amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding with Harris County Pretrial Services (HCPS) for one additional deputy position for law enforcement and security services with the salary and benefits being funded by HCPS effective July 27, 2024. 24-4024 approved Pass
159. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval to accept from the Audubon Park Community Improvement Association the donation of a Panasonic Camera to be installed in Audubon Park to monitor illegal dumping. 24-4025 approved Pass
160. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of a retention incentive program for all full-time department employees. 24-4147 motion failed Pass
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162. Request for approval of changes to the list of law enforcement personnel with oaths of office and statements of officer. 24-4452 approved Pass
163. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Waller Independent School District for law enforcement services for the period of July 27, 2024 - September 30, 2024. 24-4450 approved Pass
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164. Request for approval of an amendment to a law enforcement services agreement with Oak Creek Village Community Association, Inc., to change the number of officers patrolling the area from 1 to 2 officers and increase the amount the county is to receive by $21,017, and approval to terminate a 70% contract effective July 27, 2024. 24-4455 approved Pass
165. Request for approval of a second amendment to a lease agreement with American Capital Properties, LLC to acquire space to accommodate the needs of the Family Assistance/Chaplaincy Unit. 24-4451 approved Pass
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166. Request for approval to accept a monetary donation in the amount of $575.00 from Oasis Funeral & Cremations to cover the cost of twenty-five birth certificates for constituents on Saturday, August 3, 2024. 24-4429 approved Pass
198 District Clerk
167. Request for approval of a vehicle allowance for a position. 24-4444 approved Pass
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168. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Jessie Flim v. Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2023-36369; In the 55th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 23TOR0023. 24-4237 approved Pass
169. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Edith Canales Ordonez v. Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2022-61212; In the 61st Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas. 24-4239 approved Pass
170. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Wayne Perry v. Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2022-60110; In the 295th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas. 24-4238 approved Pass
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172. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing an Agreement with Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech, P.C. in Connection with Sarah Borchgrevink, Representative of the Estate of Matthew Ryan Shelton, Deceased, et al. v. Harris County, Texas, et al.; Civil Case No. 4:23-cv-03198, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. 24-4440 approved Pass
174. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of An Agreement between Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP in Connection with Creation of County TIRZ #2 and related matters. 24-4242 approved Pass
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176. Request for approval to Increase Budget Maximum for an Administrative Assistant VI position to allow for a salary increase greater than 5% for an employee promotion. 24-4063 approved Pass
177. Request for approval to Increase Budget Maximum for a Paralegal II position to allow for a salary increase greater than 5% for an employee promotion. 24-4064 approved Pass
178. Request for approval of additional funding from the FY2024 State and Local Overtime (SLOT) for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in the amount of $5,000 for overtime for District Attorney’s Office investigations. 24-4471 approved Pass
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179. Request by Justice of the Peace 2-2 for approval to update one position from part-time to full-time effective July 27, 2024. 24-4075 approved Pass
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180. Request by Justice of the Peace 5-2 for approval of one position effective July 27, 2024. 24-4464 approved Pass
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181. Request by Probate Court No. 4 for approval of two positions effective July 27, 2024. 24-4062 no action
218 District Courts
182. Request for approval of the 2024 Harris County Jury Selection Plan adopted by the Harris County Board of District Judges. 24-4180 approved Pass
220 Travel & Training
183. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests. 24-4026 approved Pass
222 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OCA 3 International City/County Management 9/21-24/2024 Pittsburgh, PA $7,833 General Association Conf. 2. OCA 3 Meeting of the Urban Sustainability 10/18-23/2024 Minneapolis, MN $4,675 General Directors Network $1,385 Other 3. OMB 3 Women in Public Finance Conference 9/18-22/2024 San Diego, CA $2,950 General $1,210 Other 4. FCD 2 National Waterways Conference & 9/17-20/2024 New Orleans, LA $12,065 FCD membership 5. FCD 1 Urban Land Institute meeting & 10/27-31/2024 Las Vegas, NV $7,911 FCD membership 6. DEEO - Various fiscal year blanket requests FY 2024 Various $20,000 General ($45,000 appvd. 10/10/2023 for 20 attnds.-add exp.) 7. US 1 NACo CIO Forum 7/10-11/2024 Tampa, FL $704 General 8. US 6 APCO, MTUG, & Genesis Users Group 8/3-9/2024 Orlando, FL $17,835 Other National Confs. 9. US 1 NACo County Technology Advisory Council 9/23-25/2024 San Diego, CA $445 General Retreat $1,346 Other 10. PHS - Federal Emergency Management Agency's Multiple Emmitsburg, MD $2,860 Other PPP & trainings ($2,860 appvd. 9/19/2023 for 1 attnd.-date change & add funding source) 11. PHS 15 American Public Health Association 10/26-31/2024 Minneapolis, MN $38,825 Grant meeting & Expo $13,510 Other 12. LIB 1 Association of Bookmobile & Outreach 10/14-17/2024 Indianapolis, IN $1,717 General Services Conf.
184. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests. 24-4027 approved Pass
224 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OCE 1 International Right of Way Association Multiple Houston, TX $3,020 General online trainings 2. OCE 1 Fundamentals of Engineer exam & prep fee 3/7/2024 Sugar Land, TX $312 General reimbursement 3. FCD 1 Association for Water Board Directors 6/13-15/2024 Fort Worth, TX $1,548 Other Conference 4. FCD 1 Envision sustainability professional 8/8/2024 Houston, TX $650 FCD training 5. FCD 2 Texas Floodplain Management Association 8/27-30/2024 Dallas, TX $4,365 FCD Technical Summit
225 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 33. C1 1 Detective Investigation course* 8/13-14/2024 La Porte, TX $279 Other 34. C1 3 Property & evidence certification & 10/28- Galveston, TX $3,445 Other training* 11/1/2024 35. C5 1 Recruiting, Hiring, Background 10/23-24/2024 Humble, TX $350 Other Investigations & Retention course* 36. SHERIFF 2 Excalibur Awards Ceremony* 6/20/2024 Houston, TX $260 General 37. SHERIFF 1 Starlight Recovery Center tour & open 6/20-21/2024 Center Point, TX $110 General house* $140 Other 38. SHERIFF 8 Child homicide & unexplained deaths of 6/24-26/2024 Galveston, TX $6,920 Other children training* 39. SHERIFF 2 Payroll certification training 7/15-19/2024 Houston, TX $1,859 General 40. SHERIFF 2 Concerns of police survivors traumas of 8/11-14/2024 San Antonio, TX $1,570 General law enforcement training* 41. SHERIFF 5 Supervising & managing the field 8/12-15/2024 New Braunfels, TX $4,725 General training officers training* 42. SHERIFF 10 National Law Enforcement and Corporate 8/19-23/2024 Fort Worth, TX $16,250 Other Crimes Convention* 43. SHERIFF 3 Property room management training* 8/26-27/2024 Humble, TX $1,185 General 44. SHERIFF 6 Command Leadership Institute course* 8/26-30/2024 Baytown, TX $5,520 General 45. SHERIFF 1 Bill Blackwood Leadership Command 9/9-27/2024 Huntsville, TX $2,945 Other College* 46. SHERIFF 1 SWAT School* 11/4-8/2024 Garland, TX $1,375 General 47. SHERIFF 5 911 Leadership Training Event 11/11-15/2024 Bandera, TX $9,227 General 48. SHERIFF 12 Traffic Crash Investigation course* 12/2-13/2024 Houston, TX $13,140 Other 49. SO-DET 1 Enhanced all hazards incident 6/24-28/2024 College Station, TX $275 Other management/unified command training*
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185. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $200,000, with a required match of $51,750, for the FY 24 Webster Corridor Livable Centers Study. 24-4439 approved Pass
186. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for grant funds in the amount of $200,000 with a required match of $51,750, for the FY 24 South Belt Corridor Livable Centers Study. 24-4438 approved Pass
187. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $8,000,000, with a required match of $2,000,000, for the FY 2023 John R. Harris Park Pedestrian Bridge Active Transportation Project. 24-4436 approved Pass
188. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $200,000, with a required match of $51,750, for the FY 24 Fallbrook Corridor Livable Centers Study. 24-4437 approved Pass
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189. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for grant funds in the amount of $49,900, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Cooperating Technical Partners Special Project Initiative. (Project ID Z100-00-00-P033, Countywide). 24-4435 approved Pass
190. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Department of Homeland Security for grant funds in the amount of $71,070, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Cooperating Technical Partners Special Project Initiative (Project ID Z100-00-00-P025, Countywide). 24-4208 approved Pass
191. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for grant funds in the amount of $108,000, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Program (Project ID Z100-00-00-P013, Countywide). 24-4207 approved Pass
192. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for grant funds in the amount of $354,998, with a required match of $280,053, for the FY 24 Flood Control: Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants Program. 24-4206 approved Pass
193. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $900,000, with no required match, for the FY24 ACCESS Harris: Reentry Employment Program. 24-4196 approved Pass
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194. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for grant funds in the amount of $2,501,922, with a required match of $866,923, for the FY 24 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants Program. 24-4198 no action
195. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the University of Texas School of Public Health for grant funds in the amount of $205,101, with no required match, for the NASA Supporting Climate Resilient Communities Program. 24-4203 approved Pass
196. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to update its legal notice, contract representative information, and the family planning section of the Statement of Work for the FY 2024 Women’s Health Program (Family Planning/Healthy Texas Women) Program. 24-4197 approved Pass
197. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for additional grant funds in the amount of $156,217, with no required match, for the FY 2023-24 Women, Infants, and Children Program. 24-4204 approved Pass
198. Request by Public Health Services for approval of one position effective July 27, 2024 for the FY24 Healthy Texas Women grant program. 24-4199 approved Pass
199. Request by Public Health Services for approval of two positions effective July 27, 2024 for the Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health Program. 24-4194 approved Pass
200. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $2,530,000, with a required non-cash match of $506,000, for the FY 2022 RIDES Elderly & Disabled Transportation Program. 24-4384 approved Pass
201. Request by the County Library for approval of one position effective July 27, 2024 to lead Harris County Public Library accreditation efforts and ensure compliance with DOJ standards. 24-4168 approved Pass
202. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to update one position effective July 27, 2024 for the GY 2024 Excel Academy Charter School Program. 24-4167 approved Pass
203. Request by the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel for approval of a resolution authorizing an application to apply for amended grant funds from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission in the amount of $82,345.34, with a required match of $329,382, for the Managed Assigned Counsel (Misdemeanors) Y4 Program. 24-4140 approved Pass
204. Request by the District Courts for approval to submit an application to the Supreme Court of Texas for grant funds in the amount of $107,604.39, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Multi-District Litigation Court Program. 24-4205 approved Pass
205. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for grant funds in an amount up to $1,000,000, with an estimated required match of up to $1,000,000 and an estimated discretionary match of $3,975,549, for the FY 25 Edgewater Park Project. 24-4421 approved Pass
206. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for grant funds in the amount of $468,724, with a required match of $468,724, for John Paul’s Landing Environmental Education Center Program. 24-4426 approved Pass
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207. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to accept from the United States Soccer Foundation, Inc., an award in the form of a SnapSports mini pitch surface with goal and lighting installation at Freed Park. 24-4501 approved Pass
250 Auditor
208. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 24-4431 approved Pass
209. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2024. 24-4432 approved Pass
253 Tax Assessor-Collector
210. Request for approval of tax refund payments. 24-4427 approved Pass
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211. Request for approval to designate Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector to calculate No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter-Approval Tax Rate. 24-4428 approved Pass
256 Purchasing
212. Request for approval of a renewal option with SpearMC Consulting Inc. for Oracle training for Universal Services for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 at a cost of $75,000 (210157), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-3976 approved Pass
213. Request for approval of a renewal option with Tree Guy, LLC for hazardous tree and tree limb removal service for the Flood Control District for the period of September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025 at a cost of $87,848 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200148), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-4079 approved Pass
214. Request for approval of a renewal option with Connaster and Niksch Consulting, LLC at a cost of $25,000; Equip 24/7, LLC $99,700; Partnership for the Advancement and Immersion of Refugee $42,700; and Redeemed Youth Empowerment $51,900 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. 24-4080 approved Pass
215. Request for approval of a renewal option with RAMS Aviation Company, Inc. for repair parts, labor and related items to maintenance and/or inspect bell helicopters and airbus helicopters for the Sheriff's Office for the period of August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025 at a cost of $425,200 (210142), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-4142 approved Pass
216. Request for approval of a renewal option with Alanton Group, Inc. for janitorial services for various locations for Precinct 4 for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 at a cost of $33,318 (220265). 24-4158 approved Pass
217. Request for approval of a renewal option with Wildseed Farms, Inc for supply of various species of seed and related items for the Flood Control District for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 at a cost of $250,000 (210279), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non- Divisible. 24-4179 approved Pass
218. Request for approval of a renewal option with DL Glover Utilities, LLC for storm sewer outfall repairs throughout various locations for the Flood Control District for the period of September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025 at a cost of $2,203,088 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220191), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 25%, MWDBE Current Participation: 27.31%. 24-4212 approved Pass
219. Request for approval of a renewal option with Structural Integrity Group LLC for concrete joint cleaning/replacement and related items for various locations for Precinct 1 for the period of July 20, 2024 - July 19, 2025 at a cost of $400,000 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210337), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 9%, MWDBE Current Participation: 3.73%. 24-4246 approved Pass
220. Request for approval of a renewal option with GLM Contracting, Inc for General Civil Construction and related items for Precinct 3 for the period of August 25, 2024 - August 24, 2025 at a cost of $1,000,000 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220019), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%, MWDBE Current Participation: 27.28%. 24-4236 approved Pass
221. Request for approval of a renewal option with Wingo Service Co., Inc. for installation and uninstallation of water quality monitoring stations and related items for the Flood Control District for the period of October 1, 2024- September 30, 2025 at a cost of $164,490 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200248), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%. 24-4264 approved Pass
222. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. for mowing and maintenance services of right-of-ways and esplanades at the Katy Camp and related items for Precinct 4 for the period of August 8, 2024 - August 7, 2025 at a cost of $1,000,000 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220127), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 31.0%, MWDBE Current Participation: 23.2%. 24-4269 approved Pass
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223. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. for mowing and maintenance of various parks in the North Zone for Precinct 2 for the period of September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025 at a cost of $454,225 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230221), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15%, MWDBE Current Participation: 20%. 24-4270 approved Pass
224. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. for mowing and maintenance of various parks in the South Zone for Precinct 2 for the period of September 1, 2024- August 31, 2025 at a cost of $452,870 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230222), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15%, MWDBE Current Participation: 15.70%. 24-4271 approved Pass
225. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation for financial investment services for the Office of Management and Budget for the period of November 13, 2024 - November 12, 2025 at a cost of $16,000 (revenue). 24-4066 approved Pass
226. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Jersey Village, Texas in the amount of $18,000 for purchase of an ambulance for the Fire Marshal's Office. 24-4252 approved Pass
227. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Costello, Inc. in the amount of $60,404 for professional architectural and/or engineering services for drainage improvements of the City of Deer Park - Bayou Bend Regional Detention Facility and associated drainage improvements project for the Housing and Community Development Department. 24-4085 approved Pass
228. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation in the amount of $93,252 for subscription and support services for New Relic Software as a Services (Saas) products for the Toll Road Authority for full compensation for services provided from December 30, 2023 - March 30, 2024. 24-4069 approved Pass
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229. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Jeweld Legacy Group in the amount of $346 for consulting services for the Capacity Strengthening Project for full compensation for services resulting from overage. 24-4096 approved Pass
230. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal amendment with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the additional amount of $1,200,000 for additional services for competency and sanity evaluation services for the Administrative Office of the District Courts for the period of October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024. 24-4081 approved Pass
231. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Volunteers of America Texas, Inc. to update Exhibit E (the Federal Award Identification Table) for training for Hire Up Harris Workforce Program for Harris County for the extended period of October 25, 2024 - October 24, 2026 with no increase in the total contract amount (220112), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-4089 approved Pass
232. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Wesley Community Center, Inc. of Houston, Texas in the additional amount of $424,302 to update Exhibit B and G for training for Hire Up Harris Workforce Program for Harris County for the extended period of October 25, 2024 - October 24, 2026 (220112), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-4139 approved Pass
233. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Compass Group USA, Inc. by and through its Canteen Vending Services Division for additional vending machine services under the same terms and conditions with commission rates applicable to the specialty machines as detailed for Harris County for the period of March 22, 2024 - March 21, 2025 (200318). 24-4084 approved Pass
234. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract agreement with Gartner, Inc. for subscription - based research and related services for Universal Services - Technology for the modified period of September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024, with no increase in the total contract amount, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-4106 approved Pass
235. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with IDS Engineering Group for design services for the development and implementation of various Hurricane Harvey recovery drainage improvement projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the extended period of July 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (180388). 24-4144 approved Pass
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236. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP for design services for the development and implementation of various Hurricane Harvey recovery drainage infrastructure improvement projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the extended period of July 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (180388). 24-4145 approved Pass
237. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for design services for the development and implementation of various Hurricane Harvey drainage infrastructure improvement projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the extended period of July 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (180388). 24-4148 approved Pass
238. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for design services for the development and implementation of various Hurricane Harvey recovery drainage infrastructure improvement projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the extended period of July 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (180388). 24-4150 approved Pass
239. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design services for the development and implementation of various Hurricane Harvey recovery drainage infrastructure improvement projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the extended period of July 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (180388). 24-4153 approved Pass
240. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for design services for the development and implementation of various Hurricane Harvey recovery drainage infrastructure improvement projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the extended period of July 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (180388). 24-4209 approved Pass
241. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with CivilTech Engineering, Inc. (assignor) to Woolpert, Inc. (assignee) for design services for the development and implementation of various Hurricane Harvey recovery drainage infrastructure improvement projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the extended period of July 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025, with no additional funds (180388). 24-4226 approved Pass
242. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Flintco, LLC in the additional amount of $414,448 for additional heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) services for construction manager at risk for the construction of the 1111 Fannin Renovation Project for Harris County (220079). 24-4274 approved Pass
243. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a personal services exemption agreement with Korn Ferry in the additional amount of $40,000 for additional compensation plan consulting services for Human Resources and Risk Management for the period of May 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreements. 24-4420 approved Pass
244. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with Baylor College of Medicine in the additional amount of $103,500 to update the scope of work for technical assistance and training services to EHE Funded Subrecipient for Harris County Public Health/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt-Sole Source. 24-4092 approved Pass
245. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with Vigilant Solutions, LLC in the additional amount of $6,080 for additional services for subscription-based access to license plate recognition software developed by Vigilant Solutions, LLC for Harris County for the period of August 8, 2023 - August 7, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-4125 approved Pass
246. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. to revise the quote for hardware, accessories, warranty, and services through the Taser 7 and Taser 10 Programs for the Constable of Precinct 5 for the period of February 27, 2024 - February 26, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-4181 approved Pass
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247. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with TransCore, LP in the amount of $6,500,000 for Roadside Enhancement and Augmentation Toll Collection System (RSEATCS) for the Toll Road Authority for the period of September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-4076 approved Pass
248. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Vigilant Solutions in the amount of $158,120 for subscription-based access to license plate recognition software developed by Vigilant Solutions, LLC for Harris County for the period of August 8, 2024 - August 7, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-4169 approved Pass
249. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Transatlantic Technology Transfers LLC in the amount of $100,000 to provide personal services required under the Agreement for consulting and advisory services for Precinct 2 for the period of July 15, 2024 - July 14, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. 24-4135 approved Pass
256. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to CE Barker Ltd. in the amount of $1,174,210 for Linear Forest Plan in Alief for Precinct 4, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240099), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 12.95%. 24-4272 approved Pass
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261. Request for approval for the County Clerk to execute applicable bonds received from Roadrunner Restoration Operations, LLC dba Roadrunner Restoration for painting services and related work for Harris County, in connection with a renewal approved by Commissioners Court on April 23, 2024 (220002), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 11%, MWDBE Current Participation: 4.7%. 24-4087 approved Pass
262. Request for approval of an order permitting the assignment of a contract with Roadrunner Restoration Company, LLC (assignor) to Roadrunner Restoration Operations, LLC dba Roadrunner Restoration (assignee) for painting services and related work for Harris County effective July 15, 2024 in connection with a renewal approved by Commissioners Court on April 23, 2024 (220002), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 11%, MWDBE Current Participation: 4.7%. 24-4086 approved Pass
263. Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with Valbridge Property Advisors (assignor) to VPA Houston & Dallas, Inc. (assignee) for real estate appraisal services for Harris County (200212), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 12%. 24-4390 approved Pass
264. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for supplemental transitional housing services for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department (240218). 24-4040 approved Pass
265. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for ACCESS vulnerability study for Public Health Services (240153). 24-4102 approved Pass
266. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for Grant Consulting Services for Precinct 2 (240142). 24-4261 approved Pass
267. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for multi-factor authentication solution for Universal Services (240118). 24-4262 approved Pass
268. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for outpatient substance abuse treatment services utilizing the University of Cincinnati Cognitive Behavioral Interventions - Substance Use Adult Curriculum for the Community Supervision and Corrections Department and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240087). 24-4107 approved Pass
269. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for detention security screening equipment for the Sheriff's Office, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240070). 24-4070 approved Pass
270. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for aerial spraying for mosquito control for Harris County and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240114), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% Non-Divisible. 24-4116 approved Pass
271. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for uniform hats and related items for the Sheriff's Office, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (230494). 24-4141 approved Pass
272. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for medical transport vans for the Sheriff's Office, and that the project will not be readvertised at a later date (240216). 24-4174 approved Pass
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273. Request for approval to remove inventory items listed on Auditor’s Form 3351 for Commissioner Pct. 3 (Org. 103). 24-4171 approved Pass
274. 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 June 12, 2024 - July 2, 2024. 24-4172 approved Pass
275. Request for approval of additional funds to Texas AirSystems, LLC in the amount of $44,120 due to unforeseen additional materials necessary for the completion of the project for office renovation at the Criminal Justice Center for Building Operations Services, in connection with a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program award approved by Commissioners Court on January 30, 2024. 24-4185 approved Pass
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278. Request for discussion and possible action related to management of the response and recovery from Hurricane Beryl as well as discussion and possible action for authorization to execute approved contracts for disaster response, debris removal, and recovery pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, including ratification of such expenditures for actions taken out of public necessity and to alleviate suffering. 24-4456 approved Pass
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279. Request for approval for an Interlocal Agreement between the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Harris County. 24-4489 approved Pass
280. Request for approval that the Harris County Basic Plan be modified to allow the City of Waller to enter into an Interjurisdictional Comprehensive Emergency Management Resolution with Harris County. 24-4490 approved Pass
281. Request for approval of the updated Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Plan for Annex E - Evacuation. 24-4491 approved Pass
328 Commissioner, Precinct 1
282. Request for the County Judge to execute an agreement between Harris County and the Houston Cricket Club for the use and enhancement of areas of Tom Bass Park to provide engaging recreational activity, foster interest in cricket, and nurture a culture of sportsmanship and collaboration. 24-4433 approved Pass
283. Request that the County Judge execute a Chapter 381 mural agreement with Street Art for Mankind in an amount not to exceed $230,000 for up to five (5) murals to be placed on County facilities at a cost of $30,000 per mural, and not more than $80,000 for general installation expenditures. 24-4434 approved Pass
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332 Commissioner, Precinct 2
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284. Request for approval of the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Harris County and Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District to extend the term of the lease to January 31, 2027 to use the 15.833-acre tract, known as the Highlands Sports Complex, for the purpose of providing public park facilities for residents in Harris County, Texas. 24-4458 approved Pass
285. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with the East Harris Chambers Liberty County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for cleanup along the roadsides of Normandy St. beginning from Wallisville Road to Woodforest for approximately one mile for the term of September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2026. 24-4459 approved Pass
335 Commissioner, Precinct 3
286. Request for discussion on law enforcement salary increases. 24-4449 no action
287. Request for discussion and possible action on the Harris Health System budget and bond program. 24-4448 no action
289. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Baytown Soccer Irrigation project for an initial amount of $260,000 and request for approval of initial non-voted commercial paper funding in the amount of $260,000. 24-4461 approved Pass
290. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with National Charity League-Wildflowers Chapter for cleanup along the roadsides of Ella Boulevard beginning at Louetta Road and ending at Spring Cypress Road for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. 24-4445 approved Pass
291. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Northampton Car Care for cleanup along the roadsides of Root Road beginning at Gosling Road and ending at Hildebrandt Road for the term of August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2026. 24-4446 approved Pass
342 Commissioner, Precinct 4
292. Request for discussion of Court Resources proposals. 24-4473 no action
293. Request for approval for 4ever4given, a 501(c)(3), to hold a 5K fundraiser on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Spring Creek Park. 24-4474 approved Pass
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294. Request for approval for Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a 501(c)(3), to hold a charity 5K run and walk on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at John Paul Landing Park. 24-4475 approved Pass
295. Request for approval for Global Grace Health, a 501(c)(3), to hold a charity 5K and 10K run on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at John Paul Landing Park. 24-4476 approved Pass
296. Request for approval for Mikey’s Place, a 501(c)(3), to hold a fundraiser walk on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Terry Hershey Park. 24-4477 approved Pass
297. Request for approval to accept from Jason Ricks the donation of 10 to 15 bluebird boxes as an Eagle Scout Project with an estimated value of $160.00 to be used at John Paul Landing Park and Education Center. 24-4478 approved Pass
298. Request for approval to accept from Caroline Chaio the donation of an activity wall as an Eagle Scout Project with an estimated value of $300.00 to be installed at John Paul Landing Park and Education Center. 24-4479 approved Pass
299. Request for approval to accept from Mary Anderson the donation of various nature-themed books with an estimated value of $500.00 to be used at the John Paul Landing Park and Education Center. 24-4480 approved Pass
300. Request for approval to accept from Mary Anne and Trey Morris with Wild Bird Adventures the donation of a 325-gallon aquarium with stand, glass top, and three Eheim filters with an estimated value of $6,000 to be placed at John Paul Landing Park and Education Center. 24-4481 approved Pass
301. Request for approval to change rental rates for facilities in Precinct 4 community centers, park pavilions, RV/camping sites, and sports fields, and to include sports tournament rental rates. 24-4482 approved Pass
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302. Request for approval of the Preliminary Investment Memo for the Tracy Gee Community Center Renovation project for an initial amount of $400,000 and request for approval of initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $400,000. 24-4483 approved Pass
354 Transmittals
303. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of updates to the FY25 Current Level of Service projections. 24-4105 accepted
304. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of June 14-28, 2024. 24-4229 accepted
305. Transmittal by Human Resources & Risk Management of changes to classifications on certain positions. 24-4047 accepted
306. Transmittal by Human Resources & Risk Management of a salary study of Constables. 24-4065 accepted
307. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Triple B Services, LLP, for improvements in connection with Anderson Road - Hiram Clarke Road to HCFCD C144-00-00 - 2020, Job No. 21/0183, UPIN 21101MF20R01, Precinct 1. 24-4131 accepted
308. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Forde Construction Co., for improvements in connection with Traffic Signal - Telge at Grant - 2022, Job No. 23/0090, UPIN 23103MF2TY01, Precinct 3. 24-4132 accepted
309. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of July 2024 Status Update for the 2018 Harris County Subdivision Drainage Improvement Program. 24-4149 accepted
310. 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. 24-4082 accepted
311. Transmittal by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) of two 2024 Achievement Awards received from The National Association of Counties (NACo) for its Early REACH and Hire Up Harris programs. 24-4151 accepted
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312. Transmittal by the Sheriff’s Office of an agreement between the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Commissary and Lahcari Consulting, LLC for auditing services for detention facilities in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 and its regulations. 24-4453 accepted
313. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the June 4, 2024 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 24-4159 accepted
314. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the June 13, 2024 Business Court Meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 24-4160 accepted
315. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the annual financial report for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 for the year ending December 31, 2023. 24-4161 accepted
316. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the annual financial report for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 21 for the year ending December 31, 2023. 24-4162 accepted
317. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the annual financial report for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 24 for the year ending December 31, 2023. 24-4424 accepted
318. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the annual financial report for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 28 for the year ending December 31, 2023. 24-4163 accepted
319. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the annual financial report for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 50 for the year ending December 31, 2023. 24-4164 accepted
320. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for rip rap, granular fill and related items for the Flood Control District (240234). 24-4143 accepted
321. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction trade services for Harris County (240171). 24-4178 accepted
322. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of sidewalks at N. Eldridge Parkway - 2022 for Precinct 3 (240224). 24-4263 accepted
323. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage improvements at Wortham Estates Subdivision (2018) for Precinct 3 (240237). 24-4265 accepted
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324. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage improvements at Sierra Ranch and Stonefield Terrace Section 3 Subdivisions - 2018 for Precinct 1 (240236). 24-4266 accepted
325. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage improvements in the Timberlake Estates Subdivision for Precinct 3 (240241). 24-4267 accepted
326. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for asphalt roadway rehabilitation at Van Road, Ramsey Road, and Shields Street (Package 2024 - 2) for Precinct 3 (240226). 24-4268 accepted
327. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an award on the basis of low bid to BULLCHASE, INC. in the amount of $592,065 for touchless bathroom accessories for jails for the Sheriff’s Office (240217), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-4251 accepted
328. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Greater Houston Psychological Institute in the additional amount of $65,000; O'Brien Counseling Services, Inc $100,000; and Paquin Clinic, Inc $45,000 for sex offender treatment services for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025 (200159). 24-4078 accepted
329. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a renewal option with Vast Counseling Services, LLC for outpatient substance abuse treatment services utilizing the University of Cincinnati Cognitive Behavioral Interventions - substance use adult curriculum for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025, at a cost of $40,000 (230065). 24-4091 accepted
330. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) purchase from Way Engineering, LTD. in the amount of $131,558 for emergency roof top unit replacement at the Delta Building for Building Operations Services. 24-4173 accepted
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331. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened July 1, 2024. 24-4273 accepted
332. Transmittal by the County Judge of Harris County employees authorized to sign documents on behalf of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo as of July 15, 2024, pursuant to section 81.028(b) of the Texas Local Government Code. 24-4488 accepted
385 Executive Session
386 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.
333. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Roberto Treviño, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the METRO Board of Directors for a term beginning July 29, 2024, and ending July 29, 2026. 24-4462 approved Pass
334. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Kevin Nguyen to the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission, for a term ending July 15, 2025, as recommended by the commission. 24-4463 approved Pass
335. Request by Housing and Community Development for an Executive Session for approval to conditionally award up to $13,770,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to purchase the land for the Hardy Yards Project for the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation. 24-4193 approved Pass
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336. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071, Government Code, for an Order Authorizing an Agreement with Porter Hedges LLP in connection with an Internal Investigation for the Provision of Legal Advice. 24-4442 approved Pass
391 Emergency/Supplemental items
392 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.
337. Request by Public Health Services for approval of an addendum to an agreement with Direct Relief to provide a framework for efficient coordination and define the mutual rights and obligations to accept donated medicine and medical services under the Hurricane Preparedness Pack Program. 24-4502 approved Pass
338. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with The United States Capitol Police (USCP) to receive paid overtime (Z time) for law enforcement services provided on an as needed basis. 24-4497 approved Pass
339. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division to extend the grant end date to March 31, 2025 for the FY 2024 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center grant. 24-4504 approved Pass
340. Request by the County Attorney for approval of a mutual assistance agreement between the City of Houston and Harris County to allow both parties the ability to render aid during certain events and declared disasters. 24-4494 approved Pass
341. Request by the County Attorney 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. 24-4495 approved Pass
342. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of the First Amendment to the Agreement between Harris County and Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP in Connection with Case No. 23-1239; Janice Hughes Barnes, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Ashtian Barnes, Deceased, Petitioner v. Roberto Felix, Jr., et al; In the United States Supreme Court. 24-4496 approved Pass
343. Request by the County Attorney for approval to file comments with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding changes to its public participation rules. 24-4503 approved Pass
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344. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the best evaluated vendor and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. in the amount of $2,450,000 for professional engineering services to provide program management, construction management, inspection, and environmental engineering services for the development and implementation of CDBG-MIT Projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of July 15, 2024 - July 14, 2025, with three (3) one-year renewal options (230408), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%. 24-4498 approved Pass
345. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid by line item to Pacific Star Corporation; and Nationwide Pharmaceutical LLC, dba Medical Wholesale in the amount of $650,000 based on estimated quantities and fixed pricing for medical supplies and related items for Harris County for the period of July 15, 2024 - June 30, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230489), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 22.80%. 24-4499 approved Pass
346. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the best evaluated vendor and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $2,450,000 for professional engineering services to provide program management, construction management, inspection, and environmental engineering services for the development and implementation of CDBG-MIT Projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of July 15, 2024 - July 14, 2025, with three (3) one-year renewal options (230408), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%. 24-4500 approved Pass
403 Adjournment.
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517 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 13. LIB 1 Guadalajara International Book Fair 11/30- Guadalajara, MX $874 General 12/5/2024 $391 Other 14. AGL 1 4-H Military Partnership Facilitator 6/3-8/2024 Albuquerque, NM $980 General training $800 Other 15. HCRCA 4 National Adult Protective Services 9/15-19/2024 Albuquerque, NM $11,730 Other Conference 17. C1 2 Court-ordered offender transport* 7/3-4/2024 Dunwoody, GA $645 General 18. SHERIFF 5 Chelsea Hub meeting 7/22-25/2024 Boston, MA $9,380 Other 19. SHERIFF 2 Lenco Armor Factory visit & armored 7/23-25/2024 Various $5,370 Other vehicle training 20. SHERIFF 2 NePoPo Canine training course* 7/23-27/2024 Loudon, TN $2,550 Other 21. SHERIFF 3 Police Executive Research Forum training 8/12-14/2024 Decatur, IL $5,845 Other 22. SHERIFF 1 Stabilization diagnostic assessment 8/19-24/2024 Huntsville, AL $4,480 Other training 23. SHERIFF 3 International Crisis Intervention Team 8/25-29/2024 Indianapolis, IN $8,700 Other Conference 24. SHERIFF 1 Project Lifesaver Conference 8/25-30/2024 Orlando, FL $3,030 Other 25. SHERIFF 6 International Association & Intelligence 9/15-20/2024 Las Vegas, NV $14,875 Other Conference 26. SO-DET 2 JailCon24 Conference 8/27-29/2024 Mobile, AL $4,000 Other 27. CCLK 2 Government Social Media Conference 5/18-23/2025 Orlando, FL $8,738 Other 28. MAC 1 eCourts Technology Conference 12/8-11/2024 Las Vegas, NV $1,850 General $220 Other
518 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 29. MAC 2 Gideon's Promise Trainer Development 1/26-29/2025 Atlanta, GA $3,600 General Program training $440 Other 30. PA 1 National Institute of Governmental 8/24-28/2024 Charlotte, NC $2,642 Other Purchasing Forum 31. CJO 2 UASI grant program staff meetings, Multiple Various $5,000 General confs., & trainings $20,000 Grant ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 78 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $3,241 $252,779
523 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 6. FCD 2 Engineering & Technology career fair* 9/11/2024 Houston, TX $650 FCD 7. FCD 5 Water for Texas Conference 1/27-29/2025 Austin, TX $10,425 FCD 8. US 1 Artificial Intelligence Summit* 8/19-21/2024 Austin, TX $412 General 9. PHS 8 Humane Animal Euthanasia Renewal course TBD Houston, TX $792 General 10. PHS 3 DSHS Public Health Preparedness Multiple Various $2,475 Grant trainings, conferences & meetings* 11. PHS 3 Public Health Preparedness & Response Multiple Various $3,500 Grant meetings, confs. & trainings* 12. PHS 1 Texas Environmental Health Association 7/25-26/2024 Fort Worth, TX $510 General Governing Council meeting* 13. PHS 11 Asian American Pacific Islander 7/27/2024 Houston, TX $2,750 Grant Convention 14. PHS 7 Reproductive trauma training 8/6/2024 Houston, TX $1,911 Grant registration fee 15. PHS 16 Texas Environmental Health Association 10/13-18/2024 College Station, TX $27,640 General Educational Conference* $13,040 Other 16. PHS 3 Healthcare Preparedness Symposium* 10/15-18/2024 Galveston, TX $3,260 Grant $1,630 Other 17. PHS 1 Behavioral Health and Human Services 10/24-25/2024 Houston, TX $899 Grant Conference 18. HCD 1 National Meeting & Training Conference 7/9-12/2024 Houston, TX $1,190 General 19. HCD 2 The Transportation Alliance a NEMT forum 7/16-17/2024 Austin, TX $983 Grant & TxDOT meeting* 20. HCD 1 Texas Housing Conference 7/21-24/2024 Austin, TX $2,277 General
524 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 21. HCD - South West Transit Association 7/27-8/1/2024 Fort Worth, TX - General University Conference* ($7,100 appvd. 5/7 for 3 attnds.-add use of co. vehicle) 22. HCD 1 Microsoft Excel techniques workshop 7/30-31/2024 Houston, TX $461 General 23. VS 1 Texas Veterans Commission Claims 7/15-18/2024 Denton, TX $1,570 General Conference 24. LIB 1 Texas Library Association officer 7/9-12/2024 Austin, TX $878 General governance training & workshop ($4,612 appvd. 6/4 for 4 attnds.-add attnd. & exp.) 25. LIB 1 Texas Library Association LAUNCH 7/27-29/2024 Austin, TX $1,063 General Leadership Program training 26. LIB 2 Literacy Texas Conference 7/29-31/2024 San Marcos, TX $2,988 General ($8,992 appvd. 6/4 for 7 attnds.-add $500 Other attnds., exp., & funding source) 27. DRO 76 Staff meeting 10/11/2024 Houston, TX $1,520 General 28. JUVPROB 1 Lone Star Justice Alliance re-imagining 7/25-26/2024 Dallas, TX $110 Grant reform meeting* $200 Other 29. JUVPROB - Drug Impact Conference* 8/12-15/2024 Grapevine, TX $1,353 Other ($1,353 appvd. 6/25 for 1 attnd.-change funding source) 30. HCRCA - Quality in Long-Term Care Conference* 8/27-29/2024 Austin, TX $200 Other ($1,910 appvd. 3/26 for 2 attnds.-add exp.) 31. HCRCA 4 Texas Adult Protective Services 10/8-11/2024 Galveston, TX $7,360 Other Conference 32. CAC 2 Forensic interviewing of children 9/3-6/2024 Houston, TX $2,798 Other virtual training
526 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------ 50. FM 1 Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services 10/13-25/2024 Canyon, TX $3,360 General Forensic Tec. training* 51. FM 3 Texas Fire Marshals Conference* 11/3-8/2024 San Marcos, TX $3,325 General $1,465 Other 52. IFS 1 Texas Forensic Science Commission 7/25-26/2024 Austin, TX $620 General quarterly meeting 53. IFS 1 E-Grants training 7/31-8/2/2024 San Antonio, TX $375 General 54. MAC 2 Gideon's Promise Development Program Multiple Houston, TX $800 General online training 55. TAC 4 Election law seminar* 8/11-14/2024 Austin, TX $5,970 General 56. CJO 2 Texas HIV Syndicate In-Person meetings Multiple Various $3,300 Grant 57. CJO 100 Ryan White Program business meetings Multiple Various $20,000 Grant 58. PCT2 1 Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing 7/21-24/2024 Austin, TX $2,180 General Providers Conference 59. PCT2 1 National Latino Behavioral Health 8/22-25/2024 San Antonio, TX $2,040 General Conference 60. PCT2 3 Texas Tribune Festival 9/4-8/2024 Austin, TX $4,120 General 61. PCT2 2 Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy Multiple Houston, TX $2,998 General online training ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 345 In Texas average cost per attendee: $653 $225,368 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 423 Average cost per attendee: $1,130 $478,147 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2024 = 10/1/23-9/30/24
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841 Commissioners Court recessed at 1:32 P.M.
844 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:40 P.M. Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones present in-person.
848 COVID-19
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863 Management and Budget
30. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the County Clerk Voting Machines project in the additional amount of $26,255,000 for a total CP funding of $75,215,000. 24-4484
867 County Engineer
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872 Management and Budget
876 County Engineer
880 Flood Control District
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886 Public Health Services
893 County Library
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898 Constables
900 Grants
903 Commissioner, Precinct 3
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911 Transmittals
916 Emergency/Supplemental items
921 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 3:35 P.M. The above and foregoing minutes have been read and examined by me and are a true and correct representation of the actions taken by Commissioners Court held on July 15, 2024. On this the 19th day of September, 2024. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy