Commissioners Court
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
Agenda — 469 items
- 1 Public Notice
- 2 May 2, 2024 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
- 3 Opening Prayer
- 4 Pastor John White II of Wesley AME Church in Houston introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 1.
- 5 Pledges of Allegiance
- 6 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
- 7 Appearances before court
- 8 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.
- 9 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
- 10 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a regular session at 10:10 A.M. All court members were present in-person.
- 11 Resolutions
- 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to designate May 6-10, 2024 as Jury Appreciation Week in Harris County, Texas.
- 2. Request by the County Judge and the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a joint resolution to designate May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Harris County, Texas.
- 3. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution honoring the life of Deputy John Coddou of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
- 4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing May 6, 2024, as National Nurses Day and May 6-12, 2024, as National Nurses Week.
- 15 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the Court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
- 5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing May as Water Safety Month in Harris County.
- 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 and the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution celebrating May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week.
- 7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution celebrating the first week of May as Teacher Appreciation Week.
- 8. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation for its annual Global Tzu Chi Day, celebrated the second Sunday of May.
- 20 COVID-19
- 20 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 9. Request by the Office of County Administration that the County Judge execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System in the amount of $165,786 to support the expansion of Harris Health’s Food Farmacy community redemption model.
- 10. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of de-obligation from active projects funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
- 11. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Sunbelt Fresh Water Supply District for transferring $5,800,000 of the American Rescue Plan Act grant funds to Sunbelt Fresh Water Supply District to expand an existing Wastewater Treatment Plant that will provide wastewater services to Westfield Estates, Sanitary Sewer System Construction - Westfield Estates - 2023, UPIN 23208MF2XZ01, Precinct 2.
- 12. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education to update the program budget by shifting more funds into the CASE for Kids summer programming grants line item for the implementation and administration of the County Connections Program.
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- 13. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity that the County Judge execute an Interlocal Agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (The Harris Center) in an amount not to exceed $4,323,370.43 to administer the two-year Inspire Program.
- 14. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity that the County Judge execute a data use agreement with the University of Houston (UH) to share data to complete the evaluation for Early REACH, Harris County’s contracted child care slots pilot program.
- 15. Request by Public Health Services that the County Judge execute a subrecipient agreement with Honeycomb Clinic LLC in the amount of $527,940.00 for the American Rescue Plan Act Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund project.
- 27 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 10:44 A.M. and returned at 12:13 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 16. Request by Public Health Services for approval of eight positions effective May 18, 2024 in support of the ACCESS Harris Program and ARPA Local Recovery funds in the amount of $10,014,533 to support the Office of Operations and Technology Services.
- 28 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 12:07 P.M. and returned at 12:13 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 17. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to extend the grant end date and 17 positions to May 31, 2026 for the Harris Cares: Embrace HOPE Program.
- 29 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 12:42 P.M. and returned at 12:44 P.M. She did not miss any vote.
- 18. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to de-obligate funds in the amount of $17,388.99 for the NACCHO/Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) COVID-19 Respond, Innovate, Sustain, and Equip (RISE) Program.
- 19. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to revise the statement of work and extend the end date and 43 positions to June 30, 2025 for the Vaccination Capacity Program - COVID-19.
- 31 Resolutions
- 20. Request by Housing and Community Development that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston to revise the target population, time of performance, and decrease the amount of CDBG-CV funds to provide healthcare services to eligible homeless clients for the CDBG-CARES Act Project.
- 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to designate May 6-10, 2024 as Jury Appreciation Week in Harris County, Texas.
- 21. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to conditionally award up to $1,850,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to purchase the land for the Manson Place Apartments for the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation with a maximum purchase price of $1,850,000.
- 33 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 22. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Rupani Foundation to pilot or expand early childhood programs through the Early Childhood Impact Fund for Harris County for the period of May 16, 2023 - May 15, 2025 with no increase in the total contract amount (220410), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 284. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Bethe Ann Bugbee for more than 30 years of service to the residents of Harris County.
- 23. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. in the additional amount of $1,500,000 for additional services for COVID-19 project management support for Harris County for the extended period of June 1, 2023 - September 8, 2024 (200188).
- 35 Resolutions
- 24. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Single-Family Home Rehabilitation for Harris County (240124).
- 3. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution honoring the life of Deputy John Coddou of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
- 25. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute agreement(s) with Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council for early childhood resiliency fund for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the period of May 7, 2024 - September 6, 2026 (230444), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 4. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing May 6, 2024, as National Nurses Day and May 6-12, 2024, as National Nurses Week.
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- 26. Request for discussion and possible action on a line-item budget estimate in support of the Community Safety and Justice Innovation Jail Infrastructure Planning and Governance Framework proposed for funding from one-time, internal OCA savings.
- 27. Request for discussion and possible action, including funding decision, on the executive pay report from Korn Ferry for the 16 department heads that report to OCA and the Fire Marshal.
- 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 and the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution celebrating May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week.
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- 7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution celebrating the first week of May as Teacher Appreciation Week.
- 28. Request for discussion and possible action related to 2022 Public Safety Bond projects.
- 8. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation for its annual Global Tzu Chi Day, celebrated the second Sunday of May.
- 29. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest.
- 2. Request by the County Judge and the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a joint resolution to designate May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Harris County, Texas.
- 30. Request for approval of an order ratifying and confirming the terms and provisions of the order amending third amended and restated order authorizing the issuance of Harris County Flood Control District Limited Tax Commercial Paper Notes Series H and Series H-2; and containing other matters relating thereto.
- 31. Request for approval of an order ratifying and confirming the terms and provisions of the commercial paper dealer agreements in connection with the Harris County, Texas Toll Road System First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes, Series K, as established by the order relating thereto; approving such order; and containing other matters thereto.
- 32. Request for approval of an order authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Harris County, Texas Toll Road First Lien Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2024A; approving the Sixth Supplemental Toll Road Revenue Bonds Trust Indenture, a bond purchase agreement and an official statement; authorizing an authorized representative to approve the amounts, interest rates, prices and terms of such bonds and certain other matters relating thereto; authorizing the discharge of certain outstanding Harris County, Texas Toll Road First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes; authorizing necessary actions, including the execution of documents and instruments necessary or convenient to carry out the issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds and payment of such other obligations; authorizing and ratifying other actions and activities to support the issuance and administration of such bonds, including the opening of bank accounts; making certain findings with respect thereto; and containing other provisions relating to the subject.
- 33. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Law Enforcement - Detention Control System Upgrade project in the additional amount of $200,000 for a total CP funding of $20,760,000.
- 47 Transmittals
- 34. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.
- 49 Human Resources and Risk Management
- 49 County Administration
- 35. 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 $84,883 and seven workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $11,140; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $103,010; denial of 42 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute six releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $15,020 in connection with property damage claims.
- 36. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions.
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- 53 County Engineer
- 37. Request for approval to adopt Harris County Engineering Department’s Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on the identification of future transportation corridors within Harris County.
- 38. Request for approval to execute an agreement with GC Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $203,162.03 for Professional Engineering Services to provide improvements to 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, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
- 55 Grants
- 39. Request for approval to execute an agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc. in the amount of $176,096.00 for Professional Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing and related Services for the construction of a sidewalk along Quitman Street, UPIN 21102MF1XE01, Precinct 2.
- 40. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Binkley & Barfield, Inc., in the amount of $124,141.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide the design for Intersection Improvements - Stuebner Airline Road at Kleppel Road - 2023, UPIN 24103MF33W01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
- 57 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 41. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) in the amount of $106,581.20 for Professional Engineering Services to rebuild a traffic signal at the intersection of Clay Road and Westfield Village Drive, UPIN 24035MF37M01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
- 42. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Transcend Engineers and Planners, LLC, in the amount of $93,183.00 for Professional Engineering Services to rebuild a traffic signal at the intersection of Beechnut Street and Beckford Drive, UPIN 24035MF35K01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
- 43. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Ninyo & Moore in the amount of $69,599.00 for Professional Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing and related services in connection with Hiram Clarke - from Summerlyn Dr. to Anderson Rd. - 2018, UPIN 19101MF0ZE01, Precinct 1.
- 60 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 1:18 P.M. and returned at 1:24 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 44. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Collaborate Arch LLC in the amount of $49,950 for Professional Architecture Services in connection with Community Monuments in various locations in Precinct 2, UPIN 24102MF37U01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%.
- 45. Request for approval of a change in contract with Brookstone, LP, in connection with Precinct One Administration and Service Center-New Construction-2019, adding 118 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $917,863.00, Job No. 21/0309-10, UPIN 20101MF1ET01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWDBE Current Participation: 32%.
- 46. Request for approval of a change in contract with Durwood Greene Construction, Co., in connection with Clay Road 2 - West of Porter Road to West of Ventana Prairie Drive, adding 236 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $445,403.69, Job No. 21/0155-2, UPIN 171033954822, Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program.
- 47. Request for approval of a change in contract with SER Construction Partners, LLC, in connection with Holderrieth Road Drainage Improvements Project, with an addition in the amount of $339,387.55, Job No. 22/0369-12, UPIN 18104MF0R901, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWDBE Current Participation: 46.04%.
- 48. Request for approval to execute an amendment with Harrison Kornberg Architects, LLC, in the amount of $249,442.00 for Professional Architecture Services in connection with Precinct One Administration and Service Center - New Construction Project, UPIN 20101MF1ET01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program.
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- 49. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $200,000 for Professional Services in connection with the Emergency Outfall Repairs and Replacement Program, UPIN 19035MF19P01, Countywide, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
- 50. Request for approval of a change in contract with DVL Enterprises, LLC, in connection with final construction of Sidewalk & Bikeway - El Camino & El Rio Street - 2020, adding 429 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $169,326.08, Job No. 22/0001-2, UPIN 20101MF1JH01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%, MWDBE Current Participation: 24.81%.
- 51. Request for approval of a change in contract with DVL Enterprises, LLC, in connection with final construction of Sidewalk and Bike Ln - Almeda Road (FM521) - 2020, with an addition in the amount of $144,430.69, Job No. 22/0013-2, UPIN 20101MF1KM01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWDBE Current Participation: 49.30%.
- 52. Request for approval of a change in contract with DT Construction, LP, in connection with Harris County Pollution Control Renovation - 2020, located at 101 S. Richey St., Suite H, Pasadena, TX 77506, adding 74 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $119,871.64, Job No. 22/0283-1, UPIN 21272MF22601, Countywide, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15.2%, MWDBE Current Participation: 15.2%.
- 53. Request for approval of a change in contract with TB Concrete Construction in connection with final construction of W. Montgomery, TC Jester and W. Mount Houston Roads - 2018, adding 289 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $88,810.49, Job No. 21/0106-2, UPIN 19101MF0Y201, Precincts 1 & 2, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program.
- 54. Request for approval of a change in contract with Reliance Construction Services, LP, in connection with final Water Distribution and Sanitary Sewer System Construction - East Lorino Street, adding 10 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $56,580.47 to reflect actual work completed, Job No. 21/0109-3, UPIN 21289MF1Q001, Precinct 1.
- 55. Request for approval to execute an amendment with Woolpert, Inc. in the amount of $46,730.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Ralston Acres Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF16P01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
- 56. Request for approval of a change in contract with Frost Construction Company, Inc., in connection with the Baldwin Boettcher Library Mitigation (Harvey), adding 11 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $30,443.75, Job No. 22/0424-3, UPIN 18035MF0WG01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWDBE Current Participation: 17%.
- 57. Request for approval to execute an amendment with KCI Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $25,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Norchester Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19104MF14S01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWDBE Current Participation: 51%.
- 58. Request for approval of a change in contract with Brookstone, LP., in connection with Precinct One Administration and Service Center-New Construction-2019, with an addition in the amount of $24,042.00, Job No. 21/0309-9, UPIN 20101MF1ET01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWDBE Current Participation: 32%.
- 59. Request for approval of a change in contract with Yellowstone Landscape Central, Inc., in connection with On-Call - Maintenance - Mowing Cypress Camp Area - 2022, with an addition in the amount of $22,751.82, Job No. 22/0088-3, UPIN 22103MF2HH01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 29%, MWDBE Current Participation: 20.38%.
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- 60. Request for approval of a change in contract with Teamwork Construction Services, Inc., in connection with final construction of Share-Use Trail 1a along Fondren Diversion Channel (D140-00-00), adding 131 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $4,657.30, Job No. 22/0024-1, UPIN 18101MF0W301, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 22%, MWDBE Current Participation: 15.43%.
- 61. Request for approval of a change in contract with Reliance Construction Services, LP, in connection with Water Distribution System - Parkwood Estates Ph 3 Apala Dr - 2021, adding 90 calendar days, Job No. 22/0423-1, UPIN 21289MF1Y601, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 62. Request for approval of a change in contract with Main Lane Industries, LTD, in connection with Intersection Improvement - Katy Hockley Road at Clay Road - 2022, adding 150 calendar days, Job No. 22/0230-2, UPIN 23104MF2PP01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 32%, MWDBE Current Participation: 22.75%.
- 63. Request for approval of a change in contract with Horizon International Group in connection with George H. W. Bush Community Center, with a deduction in the amount of $21,797.07, Job No. 21/0159-6, UPIN 19104MF16U01, Precinct 3.
- 64. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for the Harris County Flood Control District for the public project known as P118-25-00 and Tributaries Conveyance and Detention Improvements - P118-25-00-E001, tract P118-25-01-01-043.0, for $205,000.00 which is $30,809.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 23090MF2SR01, Precinct 2.
- 65. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for the Harris County Flood Control District for the public project known as P118-25-00 and Tributaries Conveyance and Detention Improvements - P118-25-00-E001, tract P118-25-01-01-045.0, for $212,669.00 which is $22,690.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 23090MF2SR01, Precinct 2.
- 66. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Louis W. Niklas II & Kathleen N. Jones & Colleen N. Moreno & Katherine Elaine Wojcik & Kenneth Lee Kelly & The Estate of Leonard L. Kelley, Deceased & DMF Schiel, LLC A Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of $1,560.00 for Niklas Replat No 1, Precinct 3.
- 67. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for D.R. Horton-Texas, Ltd., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $4,860.00 for Jasmine Heights Sec 23, Precinct 4.
- 68. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, L.P., A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,000.00 for Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 9, Precinct 4.
- 69. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,525.00 for Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 5, Precinct 4.
- 70. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Kenroc TR 3, LP, A Texas Limited Partnership and Spring Phase I, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $1,840.00 for Kenroc Sec 1, Precinct 3.
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- 71. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,180.00 for Bridgeland Summer Camp Drive to Marvelous Place Street Dedication, Precinct 3.
- 72. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $1,840.00 for Bridgeland Summer Camp Drive Street Dedication, Precinct 3.
- 73. 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 4702 Lauder Road, Houston, Texas 77039-3620 (Intersection of Vickery Street and Lauder Road) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 22102MF2G801, Precinct 2.
- 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 Riverside at 2931 Holman Street, Houston, TX 77004, which to include all deposit/fees for utility services, UPIN 20035MF1GW01, Precinct 1.
- 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 Riverside at 2900 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004, which to include all deposit/fees for utility services, UPIN 20035MF1GW01, Precinct 1.
- 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 18723 ½ Telge Rd, Tomball, TX 77377 for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Telge Rd Segment 6 - from 300-ft North of Grant Rd to 690-ft North of SH99 - 2014, UPIN 15104MF0DN03, Precinct 3.
- 77. Request for approval to execute a Facilities Extension Agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, and authorize the County Auditor to approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $18,095.00 for the cost associated for multiple points of service in connection with Riverside at 2931 Holman Street, Houston, TX 77004, which to include all deposit/fees for utility services, UPIN 20035MF1GW01, Precinct 1.
- 78. Request for approval of a study report prepared by Sander Engineering Corporation for North Eldridge Parkway - from South of Pine Drive to South of Lakewood Meadow Drive - 2021, UPIN 22103N306630001, Precinct 3.
- 79. Request for approval to negotiate with Midstream and Terminal Services for professional engineering services in connection with the Investment Estimate - Improvements and Closures of TCEQ Registered Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Systems, UPIN 24208MF39C01, Countywide.
- 80. Request for approval to negotiate with Concept Engineers, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Maintenance - Clear Lake Park Bulkhead Replacement, UPIN 24102MF3BG01, Precinct 2.
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- 81. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 33 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,110.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4.
- 82. Request for approval of plat Iglesia Faro De Luz. Consultant, SOUTH TEXAS SURVEYING ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 4.
- 83. Request for approval of plat Mueschke Enclave. Consultant, OWENS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LLC, Precinct 4.
- 84. Request for approval of plat WESTHAVEN MANOR SEC 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $8,975.00. Consultant, PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS, Precinct 4.
- 85. Request for approval of plat Building Pat Development. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 1.
- 86. Request for approval of plat Rolling Fork Public Utility District Breen Road Lift Station. Consultant, CORE LAND SURVEYING, Precinct 1.
- 87. Request for approval of plat Escoto Replat. Consultant, DVJ CIVIL ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING, Precinct 2.
- 88. Request for approval of plat Ibarra Estates At Mcfarland. Consultant, CAS CONSULTANTS, LLC, Precinct 2.
- 89. Request for approval of plat Arboretum At Woodland Hills. Consultant, CORE LAND SURVEYING, Precinct 3.
- 90. Request for approval of plat Bridge Creek Sec 11 with a financial surety in the amount of $940.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 91. Request for approval of plat Bridge Creek Sec 12 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,430.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 92. Request for approval of plat Coronayard. Consultant, MBCO ENGINEERING + SURVEYING, Precinct 3.
- 93. Request for approval of plat Gamez Estates. Consultant, DVJ CIVIL ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING, Precinct 3.
- 94. Request for approval of plat Harris County MUD No 433 Lift Station No 2. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3.
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- 95. Request for approval of plat Newport Pointe Sec 5 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,800.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3.
- 96. Request for approval of plat Perry Road Development Replat No 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,420.00. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 3.
- 97. Request for approval of plat Savjax. Consultant, STEWART ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 98. Request for approval of plat Sundance Cove Sec 6 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,090.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3.
- 99. Request for approval of plat Sundance Cove Sec 7 with a financial surety in the amount of $1,930.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3.
- 100. Request for approval of plat Bauer Sunlight Corner. Consultant, HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 4.
- 101. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 31 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,245.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 4.
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- 102. Request for discussion and possible action on a timeline for addressing deferred maintenance and an increase in FY25 budget to mitigate it.
- 103. Request for the Office of Management and Budget to transfer $12,350,000 from the Flood Control Operating & Maintenance General Fund (Fund 2890) to the Flood Control Capital Projects Fund (Fund 3502).
- 104. Request for approval to create a Flood Control Maintenance Fund (proposed Fund 2891) to improve the financial management of non-payroll flood risk reduction infrastructure maintenance, vegetation management and other services.
- 105. Request for approval of an agreement with HR Green, Inc., in the amount of $1,451,445, for engineering services to provide design, bidding, and construction phase engineering services in support of a stormwater detention basin along Jackson Bayou, HCFCD Unit R500-01-00. (Jackson Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-107, Project ID R500-01-00-E001, Agreement No. 2022-130, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%).
- 106. Request for approval of an agreement with iGET Services LLC, in the amount of $796,547, for engineering services to provide design, bidding, and construction phase engineering services in support of the Red Bluff Regional Stormwater Detention Basin on HCFCD Unit B509-04-00. (Armand Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-07, Project ID B509-04-00-E001, Agreement No. 2023-26, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20.54%).
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- 107. Request for approval of an agreement with Fivengineering, LLC dba 5engineering, in the amount of $250,000, to provide engineering consulting services to augment the Flood Control District’s staff for drainage report reviews. (Project ID Z100-00-00-P031, Agreement No. 2023-52, Countywide, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%).
- 108. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 439, in the amount of $19,292.10, for reimbursement of mowing HCFCD Unit P118-07-00 for a term of five years. (Halls Bayou Watershed, Project ID P118-07-00-V004, Agreement No. 1473, Precinct 1).
- 109. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Cy-Champ Public Utility District, in the amount of $6,042, for reimbursement of mowing HCFCD Unit K536-01-00 for a term of five years. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Project K536-01-00-V002, Agreement No. 1533, Precinct 3).
- 110. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Waller County, Texas for the Flood Control District to maintain gage stations to measure rainfall amounts and water levels in channels, bayous, and detention basins for reporting on the public Harris County Flood Warning System website. (Agreement No. 2020-187).
- 111. Request for approval of change in contract No. 2 with Lecon, Inc., for the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin - Phase 2, adding 76 calendar days with no change to the contract amount. (Greens Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-34, Project ID P500-06-00-E006, Job No. 22/0224, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWDBE Current Participation: 46.79%).
- 112. Request for approval of change in contract No. 2 with Texas Dewatering, LLC, for the Channel Erosion and Slope Failure Repairs, with no change to the contract amount. (Greens Bayou Watershed, Project ID P130-00-00-X026, Job No. 22/0140, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWDBE Current Participation: 92.36%).
- 113. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as Drainage Improvements at Anderson Road and C144-00-00, for the purpose of stormwater detention, authorizing eminent domain if necessary. (Sims Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-95, Project ID C144-00-00-E001, Precinct 1).
- 132 Toll Road Authority
- 114. Request for approval to execute an agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Westpark Tollway Capacity Optimization Study in the amount of $5,980,000.00 (Precinct 4). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
- 115. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 500 (HCMUD 500), to provide funding in the amount of $2,063,498.00 toward 10' wide multi-use trail and minimum 6' wide sidewalks for people walking, biking, and rolling, as part of improvements to the road and bridge located at the Greenhouse Road Underpass at US 290 (Precinct 3).
- 116. Request for approval to execute an agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc. for Construction Materials Testing services for projects related to the Barrier-Free Program in the amount of $515,000 (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%.
- 117. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation for Construction Materials Testing services for projects related to the Barrier-Free Program in the amount of $265,000 (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%.
- 118. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc. for Construction Materials Testing services for projects related to the Barrier-Free Program in the amount of $215,000 (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%.
- 119. Request for approval to advertise for construction bids for the construction of Heavy Highway, Bridge & Drainage Maintenance Construction that includes rail replacement, lift station rehabilitation, pavement repair, roadside ditch repair, digital message sign retrofit, bearing pad replacement, and other miscellaneous construction (Precincts 1, 2, & 4). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 29.93%.
- 120. Request for approval for advertisement for professional services, to prepare a Drainage Impact Study in support of the schematic and PS&E design of the proposed Hardy Downtown Connector improvements, Hardy Toll Road north of IH-610, and Sam Houston Northeast (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 14.76%.
- 121. Request for approval for advertisement for professional services for Abstracting, ROW Surveying and development of Parcel Exhibits for use by Harris County Real Property Division to acquire easements or right-of-way in fee to allow implementation of the bicycle and pedestrian facilities along Harris County Flood Control District easements, CenterPoint Energy easements or other properties impacted by the Barrier-Free Program (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18.54%.
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- 141 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
- 122. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda.
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- 144 Public Health Services
- 123. Request for approval to update one position from part-time to full-time effective May 18, 2024 to support the Mosquito Vector Control Division (MVCD).
- 146 Housing and Community Development
- 124. Request for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with Harris County Precinct 3 to reallocate 2017 Harvey Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to move $174,298.00 from Acquisition to Construction line item to adequately cover the cost of construction with the acquisition budget being reduced to $770,702.00 from $945,000, and the Construction budget being increased to $1,022,161.00 from $847,863.00 for a $0 overall impact on the project budget for the Cypress Place Subdivision-Drainage Improvements Phase II Project.
- 148 County Library
- 125. Request for approval of two temporary positions to assist with the summer season effective May 18, 2024.
- 150 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- 126. Request for approval and execution of an agreement to accept funds from Houston Community College (HCC) to support an existing position in the department in the total amount of $35,997.36 that will be paid in three annual installments to the department’s general fund to offset labor costs in support of the HCC Workforce Development grant project.
- 152 Juvenile Probation
- 127. Request for approval to purchase lunch for attendees in connection to a Credible Messenger Summit that Juvenile Probation is hosting on May 30, 2024 at a total cost of $500.
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- 154 Constables
- 128. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval to modify the existing overtime reimbursement agreement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1247 for additional funds in the amount of $5,000.
- 129. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval of a renewal of the State Plan of Operation to continue participation in the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program.
- 130. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept from Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 489 the donation of a Kubota RTV-X1100CWL with a 3.5K winch valued at $27,795.00 to be used for patrolling parks, trails, and greenspaces within the Bridgeland Master Planned Community.
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- 131. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for the provision of mental health and intellectual developmental disability (IDD) services through the Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT).
- 132. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the HCSO Patrol District VI (New District) project for $2,600,000 and approval of initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $2,600,000.
- 161 Fire Marshal
- 133. Request for approval of a letter of approval, pursuant to section 773.0573(b) of the Texas Health & Safety Code, so that New Life EMS may apply to the State of Texas to provide non-critical, non-911-emergency medical services in Harris County.
- 134. Request for approval of a letter of approval, pursuant to section 773.0573(b) of the Texas Health & Safety Code, so that Save & Ride, LLC may apply to the State of Texas to provide non-critical, non-911-emergency medical services in Harris County.
- 164 Institute of Forensic Sciences
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- 135. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas for HCIFS employees to provide consulting and testifying expert services and assistance to the OAG in connection with the OAG’s legal representation of the State of Texas.
- 136. Request for approval of two temporary positions for summer interns as part of The Harris County Leadership Internship Program effective May 18, 2024.
- 167 County Clerk
- 137. Request for approval of a position to support the Financial Services group effective May 18, 2024.
- 169 County Attorney
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- 139. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Jackson Manuel and Patricia McGraw v. Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2019-40057; In the 190th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 19TRL0202.
- 140. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Amendment to the Transition Contract Between the Participating Agencies and Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP.
- 173 Justices of the Peace
- 141. Request by Justice of the Peace 5-2 for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the JP 5-2 Unit 6 Mediation Room Renovation project for $61,000 and approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $65,000.
- 175 Travel & Training
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- 142. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
- 177 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 5. TRA 1 World Cycling Summit 6/15-24/2024 Ghent, Belgium $13,000 TRA
- 178 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OCA - Various fiscal year blanket requests FY 2024 Various $15,000 General ($15,000 appvd. 10/10/2023 for 50 attnds.-add exp.) 2. HRRM 4 National Wellness Institute Summit 8/26-30/2024 Chicago, IL $12,420 Other 3. OCE 3 The Institute of Transportation 7/21-24/2024 Philadelphia, PA $8,385 General Engineers meeting 4. TRA 10 IBTTA Board of Directors & Committee 10/24-30/2024 Cleveland, OH $50,000 TRA meetings & exhibition 6. PHS 2 Great Lakes Bioinformatics Conference 5/12-17/2024 Pittsburgh, PA $6,960 Grant 7. PHS - Today's Dietitian Symposium 5/18-22/2024 Salt Lake City, UT $385 Grant ($14,273 appvd. 11/14/2023 for 7 attnds.-date change & add exp.) 8. PHS 2 Community Violence Intervention 6/23-26/2024 Los Angeles, CA $6,880 Grant Conference 9. PHS 2 National Homeland Security Conference 7/21-25/2024 Miami, FL $5,700 Grant 10. PHS 8 National Ryan White Conference on HIV 8/19-23/2024 Washington, DC $25,184 Grant Care & Treatment 11. PHS 6 U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS 9/11-15/2024 New Orleans, LA $23,031 Grant 12. LIB 1 The Certified Public Finance Officers 6/8-12/2024 Orlando, FL $3,110 General Program training 13. CAC 1 Envision: The Future of Prevention 6/24-27/2024 Washington, DC $2,365 Other Conference 14. C7 1 Supervisor Leadership Institute course 5/13-17/2024 Whitehall, PA $2,326 Other 15. SHERIFF 7 National Police Week 5/12-15/2024 Washington, DC $13,840 Other 16. SHERIFF - Swift water flood in-service training 5/29-6/3/2024 Oriskany, NY $1,800 Other ($9,120 appvd. 4/23 for 4 attnds.-add exp.) 17. SO-DET 1 Columbus Police Department assessment 5/19-25/2024 Columbus, OH $1,905 Other
- 143. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.
- 180 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OCA 1 State Auditors Office Conference 7/30-8/1/2024 Austin, TX $1,033 Grant 2. HRRM 38 Departmental staff meetings Multiple Houston, TX $620 General 3. HRRM 1 OMADA Voice of the Customer Panel 5/8-9/2024 San Antonio, TX $845 Other 4. HRRM - Navigate Wellbeing Summit 6/17-20/2024 San Antonio, TX $1,101 Other ($5,383 appvd. 4/23 for 3 attnds.-date change & add exp.) 5. OCE 1 Envision sustainability professional 3/17/2024 Houston, TX $250 General training 6. FCD 1 Texas Wetlands Conference* 5/16-17/2024 Houston, TX $435 FCD 7. US 1 CISA World Cup communications planning 5/13-15/2024 Dallas, TX $645 Other workshop* 8. US 1 Texas Division of Emergency Management 5/28-31/2024 Fort Worth, TX $1,287 Other Conference* 9. PHS 35 Science Through Story virtual workshop TBD Houston, TX $7,000 Grant 10. PHS 1 Administrative Professional Accelerated Multiple Houston, TX $600 Grant Certificate Prog. training 11. PHS 6 Certified Personal Trainer & CPR Multiple Houston, TX $4,226 Grant Self-Study Prog. virtual training 12. PHS 1 Tuberculosis new staff orientation 6/5-7/2024 Austin, TX $920 Grant
- 181 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 29. C5 2 Conference on Crimes Against Women* 5/19-23/2024 Dallas, TX $3,372 Grant 30. C6 2 Emerging Trends Texas course* 4/23-25/2024 Beaumont, TX $602 General 31. SHERIFF 3 Cellebrite cert. operator, physical TBD Houston, TX $3,830 General analyst recert. online course 32. SHERIFF 10 Inspiring Women Leaders Conference* 4/22-25/2024 Grapevine, TX $9,197 Other 33. SHERIFF 1 SWAT command decision making 5/5-10/2024 Beaumont, TX $1,959 General & leadership training* 34. SHERIFF 5 Dispatching with Dignity course 5/9-10/2024 Huntsville, TX $3,050 General 35. SHERIFF 2 Processing Evidence of Violent Crimes 6/2-7/2024 Bryan, TX $4,760 Other course* 36. SHERIFF 16 Texas Law Enforcement Analyst Network 6/6-7/2024 The Woodlands, TX $4,500 General Conference* 37. SHERIFF 10 Texas Gang Conference* 6/23-28/2024 San Antonio, TX $16,300 Other 38. SHERIFF 2 Leadership for Women in Law Enforcement 9/10-13/2024 College Station, TX $2,590 General Conference* 39. SO-DET 4 Texas Jail Commission meeting* 5/1-2/2024 Austin, TX $1,240 General 40. SO-DET 1 Public Information Officers course* 5/13-15/2024 The Woodlands, TX $395 Other 41. SO-DET 1 Law Enforcement Management Institute of 6/2-22/2024 Huntsville, TX $7,655 Other Texas course 42. IFS 1 DNA testing virtual course Multiple Houston, TX $1,314 General 43. IFS 2 ALS forensic photography training 5/8-10/2024 Grand Prairie, TX $2,378 General 44. IFS 1 Texas Continuing Medical Education 6/25-28/2024 Georgetown, TX $1,160 General Conference
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- 183 Grants
- 144. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for grant funds in the amount of $8,000,000, with a required local match of $2,000,000, for the FY 2024 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP).
- 145. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for grant funds in the amount of $600,000, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant Program.
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- 146. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to Connective for grant funds in the amount of $90,000, with no required match, for the Public Benefits Hub Pilot Program.
- 147. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to extend the grant end date and four positions to December 31, 2024 for the 2024 HIV Prevention Services Program.
- 148. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for carryover funds in the amount of $3,739,716.00, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Ending the HIV Epidemic Program.
- 149. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with Petco Love to extend the end date to December 31, 2024 for the Petco Love: Animal Welfare Organization (b) Program.
- 150. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from Petco Love grant funds in the amount of $50,000, with no required match, for the Petco Love: Animal Welfare Organization (a) Program.
- 151. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept from Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. grant funds in the amount of $139,959, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Utility and Rental Assistance (Phase 41) Program.
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- 152. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $5,541,604, with a 3rd party match requirement of $1,614,453, for the FY 2021 Houston Urbanized Area Formula Program.
- 153. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with Casey Family Programs to increase the award by $50,000, with no required match, and extend the end date to December 31, 2024 for the FY 2024 Newcomer Family Support Program.
- 154. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval of a renewal base contract with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, with no current year impact, for the FY2025-29 Concrete Services/PAL TLAs Claims Processing Program.
- 155. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval of a renewal base contract with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, with no current year impact, for the FY2025-29 Pre-Adopt Review and Approval Staffing Services Program.
- 156. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval of a renewal base contract with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, with no current year impact, for the FY2025-29 Family Group Decision Making Program.
- 157. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $200,000, with no cash match, for the FY 2024 COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program.
- 158. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Office of National Drug Control Policy modifying the award by transferring $11,000 to the Harris County Constable of Precinct 2 for the FY 2023 HIDTA Program.
- 159. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $1,171,131.00, with no required match, for the FY 2024 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program.
- 200 Auditor
- 160. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
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- 161. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2024.
- 162. Request for approval of the annual summary billing of expenses for the First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals Districts, and that the County Auditor furnish the respective counties with statements of their proportionate share of billable expenses.
- 205 Treasurer
- 163. Request for approval to stale date 145 outstanding juror issued checks and deposit $4,150 into the county general fund.
- 207 Tax Assessor-Collector
- 164. Request for approval of residential homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxes for tax year 2024 on behalf of Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, and the Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System.
- 165. Request for approval of tax refund payments.
- 210 Purchasing
- 166. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Technical Assistance, Portfolio Management, and Compliance Support for the Office of County Administration (240035).
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- 167. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for Detention Security Screening Equipment (240070).
- 168. Request for approval to remove inventory items listed on Auditor’s Form 3351 for Universal Services (Org. 292).
- 169. 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 April 10, 2024 - April 24, 2024.
- 170. Request for approval of a renewal option with Health Access, LLC for technical assistance & training professional services focused on Ryan White HIV/AIDS program quality management & quality improvement duties, responsibilities, and activities for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of October 10, 2024 - October 9, 2025 at a cost of $93,750 (230321), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 171. Request for approval of a renewal option with GLC Animal Disposal Services for pick-up, transporting and disposal of animal carcasses for Harris County for the period of August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025, at a cost of $95,000 (230181), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 172. Request for approval of a renewal option with CJS Subs LLC dba Lenny Subs 268; and Treebeards Cloister, LLC for supplemental jury meals for Harris County for the period of July 18, 2024 - July 17, 2025 at a cost of $200,000 (230010), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 173. Request for approval of a renewal option with AS&G Claims Administration, Inc.; and Injury Management Organization, Inc. for workers’ compensation third party administration services for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 at a cost of $2,614,331 (220319), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 174. Request for approval of a renewal option with Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. for high resolution gas chromatograph for Pollution Control Services for the period of October 3, 2024 - October 2, 2025, at a cost of $159,730 (230046), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 175. Request for approval of a renewal option with OnSite Decals, LLC for decal services on fleet vehicles and related items for Harris County for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025 at a cost of $1,654,631 (220456), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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- 176. Request for approval of a renewal option with Leetris Systems for automotive appraisal services of body damages and related items for Harris County for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025 at a cost of $133,850 (230013), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 5%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 177. Request for approval of a renewal option with DCE Construction, Inc. (Primary); and ECM Construction LLC (Secondary) for repairs/replacement of concrete pavement, curbs, driveways, sidewalks and related items in the North Zone of Precinct 2 for the period of July 25, 2024 - July 24, 2025, at a cost of $1,000,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230071), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 32%, MWDBE Current Participation: 41.38%.
- 178. Request for approval of a renewal option with Tessco Incorporated for two-way radio antennas, towers, power supplies, and related items for Harris County for the period of June 29, 2024 - June 28, 2025, at a cost of $226,593 (210075), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 179. Request for approval of a renewal option with Utility Associates, Inc. for body worn cameras for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 at a cost of $13,606,368 (200301), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 180. Request for approval of a renewal option with Dahill Office Technology Corporation dba Xerox Business Solution Southwest for high speed and color photocopier services and related items for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025 at a cost of $530,140 (210102), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 181. Request for approval of a renewal option with The Cleaning Source, LLC for janitorial services for various women, infant, and children centers for Public Health Services for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, at a cost of $295,148, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220062), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 182. Request for approval of a renewal option with D&W Contractors, Inc.; and Environmental Allies, Inc. for replacement and repairs to outfalls and related items at various locations for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025 at a cost of $6,400,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220129), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 23%, MWDBE Current Participation: 20.27% for D&W Contractors, Inc., and 22.29% for Environmental Allies, Inc.
- 183. Request for approval of a renewal option with DRC Emergency Services, LLC (Primary); and AshBritt, Inc. (Secondary) for emergency services for debris clearing, removal, disposal, and operation of temporary debris staging and reduction sites for Harris County for the period of June 6, 2024 - June 5, 2025, at a cost of $57,898,936, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230053), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 9.45%, MWDBE Current Participation: 8.06%.
- 184. Request for approval of a renewal option with Tabb Textile Co., Inc. for bed sheets and related items for various detention facilities for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, at a cost of $50,000 (220029), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 185. Request for approval of a renewal option with McKenna Contracting for resurfacing and restoration of basketball, tennis, multi-purpose courts and related items at various parks for Precinct 1 for the period of May 25, 2024 - May 24, 2025, at a cost of $200,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220448), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 34%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 186. Request for approval of a renewal option with Magna Flow Environmental, Inc. for interceptor cleaning, waste removal, transportation, and disposal and related services for Precinct 1 for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025 at a cost of $71,327 (220135), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
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- 187. Request for approval of a renewal option with Key HTX for energy, accessibility and visitability assessment services of single family homes for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 at a cost of $50,000 (220098).
- 188. Request for approval of a renewal option with Air Filters, Inc. for air filtration media and related items for Harris County for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025, at a cost of $807,939 (220134), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 189. Request for approval of a renewal option with Ceballos Construction LLC for drainage sediment removal and disposal (South) for the Flood Control District - Project ID Z100-00-00-X319 for the period of June 29, 2024 - June 28, 2025, at a cost of $876,320, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210128), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 190. Request for approval of a renewal option with Miggins Interests, LLC dba Hydro Tech Utilities for preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, testing & reporting and related items of water well facilities for Harris County for the period of May 16, 2024 - May 15, 2025, at a cost of $324,837, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220417), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 22%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 191. Request for approval of a Premier Healthcare Alliance, L.P. Contract renewal option with Morris & Dickson Co., LLC (PPPW18MFG01) for primary pharmaceutical wholesaler for Harris County for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, at a cost of $300,000.
- 192. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Fort Bend Family Health Center, Inc. DBA Access Health in the amount of $112,500 for Ryan White Part A Rural Primary Care for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration (HRSA) through February 28, 2025 (230203), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 193. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with The Montrose Center in the amount of $75,000; and Saint Hope Foundation, Inc. in the total amount of $520,888 for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority Aids Initiative (MAI) services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration through February 28, 2025 (210417), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 194. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Saint Hope Foundation, Inc. in the total amount of $1,280,879 for Ryan White Program Part A services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration through February 28, 2025 (220352), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 195. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston in the amount of $155,396 for Ryan White Program Part A services for Ryan White Grant Administration/Public Health Services through February 28, 2025 with one-year renewal options.
- 196. Request for approval of additional funds to Loftin Equipment Company in the amount of $1,300 to raise the overhead lines to complete installation for 250KW diesel generator with sound attenuated enclosure for Spring Service Center, in connection with a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program award approved by Commissioners Court on March 14, 2023, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 197. Request for approval of an extension to Robstown Hardware Company, d/b/a King Ranch Ag & Turf for repair parts, labor and related items for John Deere tractors, implements, and ground care equipment for Harris County for the period of June 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (190122), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 198. Request for approval to correct the term to March 26, 2024 - March 25, 2025 in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on March 26, 2024 with Cook’s Direct, Inc. for meal tray transportation carts for the Sheriff’s Office (240004), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 199. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for repair, parts, labor, services, and related items for Ford, General Motors, Nissan, and Toyota Automobiles and light, medium & heavy duty trucks for Harris County, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (230383).
- 200. Request for approval of the order permitting the execution of an irrevocable directive of draw proceeds with First Class Units, Inc. in the amount of $380,000 for renovation of an existing ROTC building on the C.E. King Middle School Campus in Sheldon Independent School District into a health and social services facility for Precinct 1 (230376), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%.
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- 204. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only proposal and that the County Judge execute an agreement with McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. for ocean marine insurance for ferryboats for the period of May 7, 2024 - May 6, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230393), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 208. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. in the amount of $60,507 for self-containing breathing apparatus', cylinders, valve assemblies and related items for the Fire Marshal's Office for the period of May 7, 2024 - April 30, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240067), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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- 210. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to FIDIS Solutions Group, LLC in the amount of $300,473 for kitchen and laundry equipment and installation at the HAY Center Foundation for the Office of the County Engineer (240104), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 214. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with LexisNexis, a division of RELX Inc. in the amount of $338,157 for master subscription for computer assisted legal and investigative research services and related products through April 3, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 215. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with P.S. Technologies, Inc. dba LegalServer in the amount of $38,648 for defender case management software and data storage through December 31, 2024 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 216. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements for Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP in the amount of $300,000 for equipment, repair parts, and/or service warranty of Peterbilt trucks for Harris County for the period of May 7, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 217. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements for Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP in the amount of $100,000 for equipment, repair parts, and/or service warranty for Blue Bird Buses for Harris County for the period of May 7, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 218. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements for Quadient, Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for quadient products for Harris County for the period of May 7, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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- 219. Request for approval of a professional services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Dr. Indya Woods in the amount of $99,000 for veterinary services for Public Health Services for the period of May 7, 2024 - May 6, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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- 220. Request for approval to execute a Memorandum of Understanding permitting Houston Community Works Cares (HCW Cares) to host a 90’s R&B concert at Tom Bass Regional Park on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
- 221. Request for approval to host the Annual Maintenance Rodeo sponsored by the Texas Recreation and Park Society on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Tom Bass Regional Park.
- 222. Request for ratification of a $35,000 in-kind donation from the Pete and Thomas Foundation for upgrades to the YET Center at Finnigan Park.
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- 223. Request for approval to direct the Harris County Flood Control District, Sheriff’s Office, Housing and Community Development Department, Public Health Services, Fire Marshal’s Office, and County Attorney’s Office working in conjunction with other relevant departments, to create a countywide policy recommending best practices on how to improve efficiency and coordination with all agencies including the City of Houston, Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County, Texas Department of Transportation, and others, in regard to clean up and maintenance of the County’s floodways owned by HCFCD, especially as it pertains to unhoused individuals.
- 224. Request for approval to direct the Office of County Administration, Housing and Community Development Department, Office of Management and Budget, Tax Assessor-Collector, and any other relevant County departments (1) to evaluate and present on how the current tax exemptions for nonprofit and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) have helped the preservation of affordable rental housing in Harris County at the current 50% rate, (2) prepare a recommendation for an updated Countywide policy increasing the exemption rate to 100%, with request to the County Attorney’s Office to provide any further recommendations, and (3) bring the item back to Commissioners Court for final approval on August 6, 2024.
- 225. Request for approval of a third party, independent audit of all agreements with DEMA Consulting & Management LLC and DEMA Consulting & Management Texas LLC.
- 226. Request for approval to change rental rates for facilities in Precinct 2 Community Centers, Park Pavilions, Activity Centers, Event Venues, and Sports Fields, and to add Sports Tournament rental rates.
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- 227. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with EBR Enterprises for the removal of invasive, exotic vegetation from Precinct 3 parks at no cost to the County.
- 228. Request for approval to accept an affidavit and petition submitted by the residents of The Rodgers Subdivision to lower the speed limit from 30 MPH to 20 MPH in accordance with sec. 545.355 of the Texas Transportation Code.
- 229. Request for approval to accept an affidavit and petition submitted by the residents of Park at Klein Section 1 and Section 2 requesting the posting of “No Overnight Parking of Commercial Motor Vehicles” signs in compliance with the Transportation Code sec. 545.307.
- 230. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Heritage Men’s Association for cleanup along the roadsides of Greenhouse Road beginning at West Road and ending at Tuckerton Road for the term of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2026.
- 231. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Kingwood Pressure Washing, LLC for cleanup along the roadsides of Atascocita Road beginning at Timber Forest Drive and ending at Will Clayton Parkway for the term of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2026.
- 232. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Knights of Columbus #8771 for cleanup along the roadsides of Huffmeister Road beginning at Fleur de Lis and ending at Cypress North Houston for the term of May 7, 2024 through May 6, 2026.
- 233. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union for cleanup along the roadsides of Jones Road beginning at SH 290 and ending at West Road for the term of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2026.
- 234. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with The Tang Family for cleanup along the roadsides of Spring Cypress Road beginning at SH 249 and ending at N. Eldridge Parkway for the term of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2026.
- 235. Request for approval to accept from Family and Friends of Melisa Bragdon the donation of wind chimes with an estimated value of $650 to be utilized at Mercer Botanic Gardens.
- 236. Request for approval to accept from Jack Gron the donation of art piece “Hard Rain” with an estimated value of $20,000 to be utilized at Mercer Botanic Gardens.
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- 237. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Montana Pavement Group, LLC, for cleanup along the roadsides of Park Row Drive beginning at Fry Road to N. Westgreen Blvd. for approximately one mile for the term of April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025.
- 289 Miscellaneous
- 238. Request by Bracewell, LLP, for approval of a resolution for approval of a TEFRA hearing regarding the issuance of Harris County Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue bonds for Meadowbrook Plaza Apartments.
- 239. Request by Bracewell, LLP, for approval of a resolution for approval of a TEFRA hearing regarding the issuance of Harris County Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for New Hope Housing Avenue C Apartments.
- 240. Request by Bracewell, LLP, for approval of a resolution for approval of a TEFRA hearing regarding the issuance of Harris County Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for The Tidwell Apartments.
- 241. Request by Bracewell, LLP, for approval of a Certificate for Order for a TEFRA hearing and the issuance of Mission Economic Development Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, to finance the costs of certain facilities for Republic Services, Inc. Project.
- 242. Request by Cantu Harden Montoya LLP for approval of a certificate and resolution for the issuance of bonds by Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation to finance and refinance certain projects for Memorial Hermann Health System.
- 243. Request by Jackson Walker LLP for approval of a resolution for the issuance of bonds by Rosebud Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation for Pines Montessori School.
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- 244. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the monthly report describing progress in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund administration, in accordance with guidance from Commissioners Court.
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- 245. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration/Office of Sustainability of notification of selection of an award from the Environmental Protection Agency for the Solar For All grant.
- 246. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of April 15-24, 2024.
- 247. Transmittal by Human Resources & Risk Management of changes to classifications on certain positions.
- 248. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with DivisionOne Construction LLC, for Peden Building (Harvey), UPIN 18035MF0W501, Precinct 2.
- 249. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of May 2024 Status Update for the 2018 Harris County Subdivision Drainage Improvement Program.
- 250. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the April 1, 2024 special meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
- 251. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the April 4, 2024 Business Court Meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
- 252. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the annual financial report for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 14 for the year ending September 30, 2023.
- 253. Transmittal by the County Clerk of a copy of a Livestock Auction Commission Merchant Report.
- 254. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Review of the processes related to the execution of a contract for juror pay cards.
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- 255. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for Aerial Spraying for Mosquito Control for Harris County (240114).
- 256. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage and related infrastructure improvements along Dula Lane - 2022 for Precinct 3 (240144).
- 257. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for general drainage system repairs in North Harris County for the Flood Control District (240122).
- 258. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for Pharmaceutical Distributor for Public Health Services (240133).
- 259. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for high definition closed-circuit television cameras associated equipment, maintenance and related items for the Toll Road Authority (240098).
- 260. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for intelligent transportation system services & equipment for the Toll Road Authority (240097).
- 261. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), clothing and related items for the Office of the County Engineer (240131).
- 262. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of water distribution, wastewater collection, storm water, paving, and lift station for East Aldine Estates Subdivision for Precinct 2 (240139).
- 263. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for reconstruction of single family homes for the Housing and Community Development Department (240140).
- 264. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for rehabilitation of single-family homes for the Housing and Community Development Department (240141).
- 265. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened April 29 and May 6, 2024.
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- 320 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.
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- 266. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Brian Freedman, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, Position 12, for a term ending January 31, 2025.
- 267. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Ileana Treviño, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, as a Beneficiary Director of the Board of Directors of the Children’s Assessment Center Foundation for a term ending May 7, 2027.
- 268. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Dionne Davis to the Harris County Essential Workers Board, Position 12, for a term ending May 7, 2027, as recommended by the board.
- 269. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session, Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, to discuss economic development negotiations related to commercial and financial information received from a business prospect related to its location and expansion.
- 270. Request by Universal Services for an Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.074, for discussion and possible action regarding an update on Harris County’s Cybersecurity.
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- 332 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.
- 271. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Adrian Ozuna, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation Board for a term ending May 7, 2026.
- 272. Request by the Office of County Administration for the County Judge to execute for and on behalf of Harris County Sheriff’s Office an Agreement with East Aldine Management District and Flock Group, Inc. at no cost to Harris County.
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- 273. Request by Public Health Services for approval of an interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $217,928 to provide mental health crisis stabilization and residential bed services.
- 274. Request by Public Health Services for a data driven analysis and recommendation for public health services needed in Precinct 2 in response to the previously approved Mobile Health Expansion Strategy to address health disparities in Harris County Precincts 1, 3, and 4.
- 275. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in Justice of the Peace Court, various County and District Courts, and U.S. District Court TX-Houston.
- 276. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing an Agreement with Yetter Coleman LLP in connection with State of Texas v. Harris County, et al.; No. 24-0325, in the Supreme Court of Texas.
- 277. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for a change in contract with American Janitorial Services, Ltd. for janitorial services for various locations for Precinct 3, resulting in an addition of $134,445 to the contract amount (220136), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%.
- 278. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) award on the basis of low quote to Way Engineering, LTD. in the amount of $461,223 for the project price, with bonding in the amount of $7,918, for air conditioning replacement at Crites Warehouse for Building Operations Services, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received for the project price, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 6.8%.
- 279. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Upward Consulting/b/a/ SMART Group for office wide case management system integration and data conversion for the County Attorney’s Office in the amount of $180,000 for the period of May 7, 2024 - May 6, 2025 with one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
- 280. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of best evaluated responses and authorize negotiations with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; Alliance Transportation Group, LLC; and Quiddity Engineering, LLC for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide traffic engineering services for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendors if unable to agree to an executable contract (230447), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%.
- 281. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of awards on the basis of low bid by line item to Absolute Color Mailplex LLC; Pamela Printing Company; and Richmond Printing LLC for certain items in the total amount of $417,004 to provide and mail various communications and related items for Precinct 4 for the period of May 7, 2024 - April 30, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240094), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 13%.
- 282. 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 Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in the amount of $2,000,000 for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide staff augmentation services for the development and implementation of roads, bridges, drainage, transportation, parks, and trails projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of May 7, 2024 - April 30, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230436), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15%.
- 283. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best bid meeting specifications to Tejas Office Products, Inc. (Primary) and BIGAB COMPANY, L.C. (Secondary) in the amount of $996,173 for janitorial and household products and related items for Harris County for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240046), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 16%.
- 284. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Bethe Ann Bugbee for more than 30 years of service to the residents of Harris County.
- 285. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion and possible action related to the Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at meetings of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas.
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- 286. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for the Office of Management and Budget to provide an update on Harris Health System covering the $25M Jail Medical Costs identified in the FY25 Current Level of Services projections.
- 287. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion on the impact of the Contract Patrol rates that were adopted for FY 2025.
- 288. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on the position management policy requiring all reclassifications and Fair Labor Standards Act status be sent to Commissioners Court for approval.
- 289. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on the San Jacinto Waste Pits Superfund site.
- 351 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 13. PHS 6 CATCH Global Foundation's Kids Club 7/11/2024 Houston, TX $4,576 Grant training & educ. licenses 14. PHS 3 Mosquito Identification course* 8/27-30/2024 San Antonio, TX $2,020 General $920 Grant 15. HCD 1 Leading workplace investigations 6/28/2024 Houston, TX $1,100 General training 16. HCD 1 Dynamics 365 applications development 7/15-19/2024 Houston, TX $3,500 General certification training 17. HCD 3 Texas Housing Conference 7/21-24/2024 Austin, TX $6,780 Other 18. HCD 3 South West Transit Association 7/27-8/1/2024 Fort Worth, TX $3,550 General University Conference $3,550 Grant 19. HCD 2 Gulf Coast Symposium on Human Resources 8/7-8/2024 Houston, TX $2,480 General Issues 20. HCD 3 Society for Human Resource Mgt. learning Multiple Houston, TX $4,200 General system virtual training 21. LIB 1 Library Advocacy & Funding Virtual 7/24-26/2024 Houston, TX $314 General Conference 22. LIB 2 Texas Tribune Festival 9/4-8/2024 Austin, TX $4,175 General 23. DRO 8 Family Law course 8/4-8/2024 San Antonio, TX $13,327 General 24. CAC 1 Darkness to Light new facilitator 5/7/2024 Houston, TX $450 Other authorization virtual workshop 25. C1 1 Social security investigation training* 5/15-17/2024 Live Oak, TX $690 General 26. C1 1 Leadership for Women in Policing course* 7/18-19/2024 Texas City, TX $400 Other 27. C2 4 K-9 Operator School* 5/20-23/2024 Pearland, TX $950 General 28. C2 2 TCOLE Conference & Exhibition* 10/27-29/2024 McAllen, TX $1,371 General
- 290. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on the bottleneck created by M/WBE certification and verification.
- 353 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 45. CCLK 3 African American Marketing Association 6/5-6/2024 Houston, TX $297 Other for the Culture Summit 46. CCLK 1 Society of American Archivists virtual 8/14-17/2024 Houston, TX $200 Other meeting 47. CCLK 3 The Texas Tribune Festival 9/4-8/2024 Austin, TX $7,212 General 48. DCLK 1 County Technology Conference* 5/21-24/2024 Georgetown, TX $1,195 General 49. PD 1 Legal server national training remote 5/1-3/2024 Houston, TX $310 General seminar 50. PD 4 Pre-AILA Virtual Conference Crimes 6/11/2024 Houston, TX $1,000 General & Immigration seminar 51. JP 1.2 1 Dispute Resolution Center's 40-hour 5/1-17/2024 Houston, TX $450 Grant mediation training 52. PBCT2 2 Texas College of Probate Judges training 5/21-25/2024 Corpus Christi, TX $3,800 Other 53. PBCT3 1 Texas College of Probate Judges training 5/21-24/2024 Corpus Christi, TX $1,825 General 54. AUD 2 Executive Assistant Master class 6/12/2024 Houston, TX $1,440 General 55. AUD 1 Government CPE Extravaganza Virtual 7/17/2024 Houston, TX $395 General Conference 56. AUD 2 Payroll related training 9/18-21/2024 San Antonio, TX $5,656 General & recertification hours ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 214 In Texas average cost per attendee: $754 $161,397 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 264 Average cost per attendee: $1,360 $358,932 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2024 = 10/1/23-9/30/24
- 356 Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
- 294. Request by Public Health Services for approval to amend a subaward agreement with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for a one-year extension ending on May 31, 2025, at no additional cost to the county.
- 295. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on concerns about ARPA funding decisions.
- 359 Adjournment.
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- 645 Commissioners Court recessed at 1:37 P.M.
- 648 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:18 P.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 652 Commissioner Garcia arrived in-person at 2:26 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 659 Judge Hidalgo left the meeting at 2:38 P.M. She did miss votes.
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- 702 Management and Budget
- 707 Request for approval of an order authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Harris County, Texas Toll Road First Lien Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2024A; approving the Sixth Supplemental Toll Road Revenue Bonds Trust Indenture, a bond purchase agreement and an official statement; authorizing an authorized representative to approve the amounts, interest rates, prices and terms of such bonds and certain other matters relating thereto; authorizing the discharge of certain outstanding Harris County, Texas Toll Road First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes; authorizing necessary actions, including the execution of documents and instruments necessary or convenient to carry out the issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds and payment of such other obligations; authorizing and ratifying other actions and activities to support the issuance and administration of such bonds, including the opening of bank accounts; making certain findings with respect thereto; and containing other provisions relating to the subject.
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- 717 Request for approval of a change in contract with Horizon International Group in connection with George H. W. Bush Community Center, with a deduction in the amount of $21,797.07, Job No. 21/0159-6, UPIN 19104MF16U01, Precinct 3.
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- 735 Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
- 737 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 18. FM - International Association of Chiefs of 10/17-21/2024 Boston, MA $2,220 Other Police Conference ($12,700 appvd. 4/23 for 4 attnds.-date change & add exp.) 19. CCLK 1 Natl. Assn. of Government Archives 7/15-20/2024 Atlanta, GA $3,024 Other & Records Admin. Conference ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 50 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $3,951 $197,535 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- -------
- 739 Auditor
- 742 Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
- 745 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 3:45 P.M. and returned at 3:46 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
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- 750 Tax Assessor-Collector
- 755 Request for approval of residential homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxes for tax year 2024 on behalf of Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, and the Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System.
- 759 Purchasing
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- 766 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 3:59 P.M. and returned at 4:01 P.M. She did not miss any vote.
- 767 Commissioner, Precinct 2
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- 787 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 4:39 P.M. and returned at 4:45 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
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- 295. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on concerns about ARPA funding decisions.
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- 805 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 5:04 P.M. for Items 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, and 271.
- 806 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 6:20 P.M., Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey and Commissioner Briones present in-person.
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- 847 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 6:24 P.M. The above and forgoing minutes have been read and examined by me and are a true and correct representation of the actions taken by Commissioners Court held on May 7, 2024. On this the 25th day of June, 2024. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy