Commissioners Court

1001 Preston, 1st Floor

Agenda — 37 items

1. 1 Public Notice
2. 2 June 7, 2024 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 24-3545
3. 3 Appearances before court
4. 4 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.
5. 5 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
6. 8 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a business meeting at 10:01 A.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person and Commissioner Ellis was virtual.
7. 9 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 10:02 A.M. The above and forgoing minutes have been read and examined by me and are a true and correct representation of the actions taken by Commissioners Court held on June 13, 2024. On this the 15th day of July, 2024. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
8. 11 Resolutions
9. 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Felicia Knight for more than 19 years of service to the residents of Harris County. 24-3549 approved Pass
10. 2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Deirdra Williams for more than 28 years of service to the residents of Harris County. 24-3550 approved Pass
11. 3. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to designate June as the start of Summer Heat Safety Season in Harris County, Texas. 24-3551 approved Pass
12. 15 County Engineer
13. 4. Request for approval to execute an amendment with Aviles Engineering Corporation for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing, in connection with Beaumont Place Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with an addition in the amount of $94,645.39, UPIN 19101MF17901, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-3534 approved Pass
14. 5. Request for approval of plat Louetta Center. Consultant, TEXAS PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING, Precinct 3. 24-3563 approved Pass
15. 6. Request for approval of plat Waterstone Heights. Consultant, RICHARD GROTHUES DESIGNS, INC., Precinct 4. 24-3564 approved Pass
16. 19 Constables
17. 7. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of changes to the list of regular deputies with oaths of office. 24-3546 approved Pass
18. 21 Grants
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20. 8. 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 $400,000, with a required match of $100,000, for the FY 2023 Park Row Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Planning Study (ATIIP) - Pct. 4 project. 24-3542 approved Pass
21. 23 Auditor
22. 9. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 24-3548 approved Pass
23. 25 Tax Assessor-Collector
24. 10. Request for approval of tax refund payments. 24-3556 approved Pass
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26. 28 Purchasing
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28. 11. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Gauge Engineering, LLC for professional architectural and/or engineering services for Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240043), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%. 24-3552 approved Pass
29. 12. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with IDS Engineering Group for professional engineering and design for Barrett Station drainage improvements for the Flood Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240074), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%. 24-3557 approved Pass
30. 13. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Quiddity Engineering, LLC for professional engineering, support services, and construction phase services for flood reduction improvements along Salt Water Ditch for the Flood Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (230455), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%. 24-3558 approved Pass
31. 14. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Skanska USA Building Inc. in the amount of $19,825,958 for construction manager at risk for the renovation at Riverside Historical Buildings for Precinct 1 (PTO 1), in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on September 14, 2021 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210193), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 29%. 24-3555 approved Pass
32. 15. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc. in the amount of $83,470 for maintenance, inspection and related services of hazmat and arson equipment for the Fire Marshal’s Office for the period of June 13, 2024 - May 31, 2025, with four (4) one-year renewal options (230424), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-3559 approved Pass
33. 34 Commissioner, Precinct 4
34. 16. Request for the County Judge to execute an agreement with Southwest Management District to sponsor its annual Liberty Fest event held at PlazAmericas in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00. 24-3553 approved Pass
35. 36 Adjournment.
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