Commissioners Court

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Agenda — 26 items

1. 1 Public Notice
2. 2 March 28, 2024 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 24-1997
3. 3 Appearances before court
4. 4 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.
5. 5 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
6. 7 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a business meeting at 10:04 A.M. Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person
7. 11 Management and Budget
8. 1. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the Harris County Sheriff Office’s Swift Water Training Facility project in the amount of $345,000. 24-2059 approved Pass
9. 2. Request for approval of an authorized budget appropriation transfer for the Office of the County Engineer. 24-2057 approved Pass
10. 14 County Engineer
11. 3. Request for approval of a change in contract with Specialty Construction TX, LLC, in connection with On-Call - Maintenance - Bridge & Guardrail Repair - 2023, with an addition in the amount of $6,764.90, Job No. 23/0044-1, UPIN 23102MF2X101, Precinct 2. 24-2051 approved Pass
12. 16 Constables
13. 4. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of changes to the lists of Regular Deputies and Reserve Deputies with Oaths of Office and Statements of Elected/Appointed Officer. 24-2048 approved Pass
14. 18 Auditor
15. 18 page break
16. 5. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 24-2053 approved Pass
17. 20 Tax Assessor-Collector
18. 6. Request for approval of tax refund payments. 24-2054 approved Pass
19. 22 Purchasing
20. 7. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Russell Marine, LLC in the amount of $4,521,990 for general maintenance at the Clear Creek Gated Structure for the Flood Control District for the period of April 4, 2024 - March 31, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, with certain items not being awarded (230487), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-2055 approved Pass
21. 24 Commissioner, Precinct 4
22. 8. Request that the County Judge execute a Chapter 381 agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston in an amount not to exceed $135,000 for upcoming summer youth program expenditures that encourage community and economic development. 24-2056 no action
23. 9. Request that the County Judge execute a Chapter 381 agreement with YMCA of Greater Houston in an amount not to exceed $135,000 for upcoming summer youth program expenditures that encourage community and economic development. 24-2060 no action
24. 27 Adjournment.
25. 27 page break
26. 47 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 10:05 A.M. The above and forgoing minutes have been read and examined by me and are a true and correct representation of the actions taken by Commissioners Court held on April 4, 2024. On this the 7th day of May, 2024. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy