Commissioners Court
1001 Preston, Suite 934
Agenda — 877 items
- 1 Public Notice
- 2 March 21, 2024 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
- 3 Opening Prayer
- 4 Rev. Lindsay Kirkpatrick of Asbury United Methodist Church in Pasadena introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 2.
- 5 Pledges of Allegiance
- 6 Appearances before court
- 7 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.
- 8 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.
- 9 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a regular session at 10:09 A.M. All court members were present in-person.
- 12 Resolutions
- 1. Request by the County Judge and the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a joint resolution to designate the month of March 2024 as Women’s History Month in Harris County, Texas.
- 2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Michael W. “Mac” McClendon for 18 years of service to Harris County.
- 14 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the Court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda
- 3. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to designate April 1-7, 2024 as National Public Health Week in Harris County, Texas.
- 4. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to recognize the significance of Harris County authorizing a 100% property tax exemption for qualifying child care providers.
- 5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Mr. Charlie Newsom, Superintendent, on his retirement from Harris County and his 41 years working in Precinct 2 Fleet Services.
- 17 Resolutions
- 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Ms. Gloria Glover for her service to the county as a Senior Assistant County Attorney in the Children’s Protective Services Division.
- 7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock for her historic appointment as Board Chair of METRO.
- 8. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring former METRO Board Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran for his service.
- 9. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution congratulating the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office on its award from the Texas Police Chiefs Association.
- 9. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution congratulating the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office on its award from the Texas Police Chiefs Association.
- 22 COVID-19
- 10. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval to amend the contract term of the joint interlocal agreement with Alief Independent School District, Aldine Independent School District, and Spring Independent School District to conduct a localized disparity study regarding the utilization of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs).
- 11. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the total amount of $3,891,457.17 to administer the Responsive Intervention Supports & Engagement (RISE) Program.
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- 12. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of an amendment to an Interlocal Agreement with the Harris County Department of Education to update the program budget, shifting more funds into the CASE for Kids summer programming grants line item, for the implementation and administration of the County Connections Youth Summer Programs Initiative.
- 13. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Department of State Health Services to extend the grant end date to July 31, 2026 for the COVID Infectious Disease Control Unit (SARS-CoV-2) grant.
- 14. Request by Public Health Services for approval of an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to realign budget categories within the Community Health Workers for Public Health Response and Resilient Communities Program grant.
- 7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock for her historic appointment as Board Chair of METRO.
- 22. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Kids’ Meals, Inc. for pilot or expand early childhood programs through the Early Childhood Impact Fund for Harris County for the extended period of June 6, 2025 - December 5, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (220410), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 23. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Texas Children's Hospital to update the Federal Award Identification table for programs or interventions to be funded by the Early Childhood Impact Fund to improve early childhood health and development outcomes, reduce disparities, and generate evidence to better meet the needs of young children and their families for Harris County, with no increase in the total contract amount (200315), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request.
- 2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Michael W. “Mac” McClendon for 18 years of service to Harris County.
- 24. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Urban Harvest, Inc. to decrease funds by $358,198 to adjust the Federal Award Identification Table for reducing food insecurities for Public Health Services for the period of November 15, 2022 - March 14, 2025 (220162), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 25. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Landscape Consultants of Texas dba Landscape Professionals of Texas; DL Glover Clearing, LLC - waiver; and Houston Spraying & Supply, Inc. dba Sprayco for mowing and abatement for Public Health Services for the period of May 15, 2024 - May 14, 2025, at a cost of $510,033, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, and that the court grant a waiver of technicality for the indicated vendor(s) which owed County taxes when the renewal was processed (230047), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 3. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to designate April 1-7, 2024 as National Public Health Week in Harris County, Texas.
- 26. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a professional services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Forensic Radiology Group, LLC in the amount of $300,000 for forensic radiology consulting and training services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of March 26, 2024 - March 25, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 27. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System funded with $165,786 in ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to expand Harris Health Food RX to two community redemption sites in Precinct 3.
- 41 County Administration
- 28. Request for discussion and possible action regarding Harris County jail population, staffing, conditions, and other issues.
- 42 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 29. Request for discussion and possible action regarding proposed updates to the guidelines for Department Progress Meetings with Goal Area Committees.
- 30. Request for discussion and approval of a Community Safety and Justice Innovation Jail Infrastructure Planning and Governance framework.
- 675. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution in support of the Biden Administration's Executive Order on the advancement of women's health research and innovation.
- 45 Management and Budget
- 31. Request for a presentation and discussion on the Standard Operating Procedure for Budget Proposals.
- 46 Resolutions
- 32. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest.
- 33. Request for approval of an amendment to the Joint Processing Center interlocal agreement with the City of Houston setting a fixed fee of $14 million for the period from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
- 5. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Mr. Charlie Newsom, Superintendent, on his retirement from Harris County and his 41 years working in Precinct 2 Fleet Services.
- 34. Request for the Court to establish a threshold and process for expenditures from County offices to be assumed by newly elected officials.
- 35. Request for approval of an Order authorizing proceedings to issue and sell, in one or more series or subseries, its Harris County, Texas Permanent Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2024 and Harris County, Texas Unlimited Tax Road and Refunding Bonds, Series 2024; authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation for authorized purposes and the related publication of notice of intention to issue such certificates of obligation, if deemed necessary; authorizing the preparation of all financing and offering documents; approving the engagement of professionals in connection with the issuance and sale of the bonds and/or certificates of obligation; and making other provisions regarding such bonds or certificates of obligation and matters incident thereto. The foregoing Order includes authorization of the engagement of co-bond counsel and co-disclosure counsel and the County hereby acknowledges and affirms that (i) such legal services require specialized expertise and experience in municipal finance, federal tax law and federal and state securities laws and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the County, (ii) such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice under a contract providing for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the County will not be obligated to pay any legal fees until the successful closing of the contemplated transaction and (iii) entering into a contingent fee contract for legal services is in the best interest of the residents of the County because Co-Bond Counsel and Co-Disclosure Counsel will only be paid in the event that the contemplated transaction is completed and the Bonds successfully issued and delivered, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%.
- 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Ms. Gloria Glover for her service to the county as a Senior Assistant County Attorney in the Children’s Protective Services Division.
- 36. Request for approval of the Standard Operating Procedures for Current Level of Service projections.
- 37. Request for approval of the Standard Operating Procedures for Quarterly Projections.
- 52 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 38. Request for approval of the Harris County Commercial Paper Policy and Procedure.
- 39. Request for approval of the Harris County Financial Management Products Policy.
- 679. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution celebrating the lifesaving actions of Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy Wooley.
- 40. Request for approval of the Contract Patrol rates for FY 2025.
- 41. Request for approval of an 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; authorizing the execution of documents and instruments in connection therewith including commercial paper Dealer Agreements; approving commercial paper Offering Memoranda; authorizing and ratifying other actions; making certain findings with respect thereto; and containing other provisions relating to the subject.
- 56 Resolutions
- 42. Request for approval of an order appointing dealers for the Harris County, Texas, Toll Road First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes, Series K; authorizing the execution of documents and instruments necessary for the appointment of the dealer including the commercial paper Dealer Agreements; approving commercial paper Offering Memorandum; authorizing and ratifying other actions; making certain findings with respect thereto; and containing other provisions relating to the subject.
- 43. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the FY22 Rollover Furniture project in the additional amount of $300,000 for a total CP funding of $835,000.
- 8. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring former METRO Board Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran for his service.
- 44. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Fleet Vehicles (continuous) project in the additional amount of $5,000,000 for a total CP funding of $70,500,000.
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- 45. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Pollution Control for the Pollution Control Services (PCS) Equipment Replacement and Additions project in the additional amount of $220,000 for a total CP funding of $2,765,000.
- 46. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the IFS Equipment Replacement (continuous) project in the additional amount of $525,000 for a total CP funding of $5,750,000.
- 61 Commissioners Court recessed at 12:13 P.M.
- 47. Request for approval to transfer a certain position and employee, including associated budget, accrued time balances, certain equipment, parking space, and assets to the Office of County Administration effective April 6, 2024.
- 62 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 12:37 P.M. All court members were present in-person.
- 48. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.
- 64 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 12:40 P.M. for Item 633.
- 65 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 1:00 P.M. All court members were present in-person.
- 67 Executive Session
- 69 Human Resources and Risk Management
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- 49. 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 $316,965 and five workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $17,666; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $97,343; denial of 153 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute nine releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $24,801 in connection with property damage claims.
- 50. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions.
- 71 Commissioners Court recessed at 1:27 P.M.
- 72 County Engineer
- 72 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:32 P.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 51. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with the Greater Northside Management District in the amount of $682,430.00 for construction in connection with Sidewalk - Quitman Street - UPIN 21102MF1XE01, Precinct 2.
- 52. Request for approval to execute an agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $605,057.59 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Sidewalk and Hike and Bike Trail - MacArthur High School - 2023, UPIN 24102MF34701, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
- 74 Commissioner Garcia arrived in-person at 2:35 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 53. Request for approval to execute an agreement with AKV Consultants, LLC for Professional Engineering Services in the amount of $393,319.41 in connection with Sidewalk - West Road, UPIN 24102MF36201, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
- 54. Request for approval of a change in contract with Brookstone, LP., in connection with Precinct One Administration and Service Center-New Construction-2019, adding 123 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $323,326.00, Job No. 21/0309-8, UPIN 20101MF1ET01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%.
- 55. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc. in the amount of $308,099.34 for Professional Engineering Services for the design of Sidewalk - Homestead Road - 2023, UPIN 24102MF34F01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
- 56. Request for approval to execute an amendment with LJA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $238,460.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Houmont Park Subdivision Drainage Improvements-2018, UPIN 19101MF14G01, Precinct 1.
- 57. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Sander Engineering Corporation in the amount of $198,249.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Wastewater System Rehabilitation - Spring Camp and Klein Park - 2022, UPIN 23103MF2VT01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
- 58. Request for approval to execute a Utility Agreement with Enterprise Crude Pipeline LLC., in the amount of $189,220 in connection with E132-00-00 Mitigation Project - 2020, UPIN 21090MF22E01, Precinct 3.
- 59. Request for approval to execute an amendment with HR Green, Inc. in the amount of $170,983.50 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Hufsmith-Kohrville Rd 3, UPIN 15104M23NP03, Precinct 3 (previously Precinct 4), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
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- 60. Request for approval of a change in contract with Brice Construction & Design, LLC, in connection with Mueschke 8; 2,700' South of Draper Road to approximately 500' North of Draper Road, adding eight calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $163,112.04, Job No. 23/0230-1, UPIN 161033020711, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27.56%.
- 61. Request for approval of a change in contract with Main Lane Industries, LTD in connection with final construction of Transportation Improvements near Texas Southern University - Cleburne St from Ennis St to Scott St - 2019, adding three calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $133,225.47, Job No. 19/0265, UPIN 19101MF19801, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
- 62. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Scientech Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $128,829.24 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Sidewalk - Quitman Street - UPIN 21102MF1XE01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 12.87%, MWDBE Current Participation: 12.87%.
- 63. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Stevens Technical Services Inc. in the amount of $117,247.00 for Professional Engineering Services to rebuild a traffic signal at the intersection of West Little York Road at Addicks Satsuma Road, UPIN 24035MF37K01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
- 250. Request for approval of one Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG-EN) funded agreements with Harris County Precinct 3 to construct a total of 4,900 feet of sidewalk safety improvements to occur in/along Target Area Bonaire (#8) benefiting single and multi-family residents by providing safe pedestrian access to facilities within the area for the LMI Sidewalks and Trail project.
- 64. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $111,806.00, for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Creel Country Estates Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 (Phase 2), UPIN 19102MF12T01, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
- 65. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Ally General Solutions, LLC in the amount of $108,669.11 for Professional Engineering Services to improve a traffic signal at the intersection of Fairbanks North Houston Road at Battleoak Drive, UPIN 23101MF2S101, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
- 66. Request for approval of a change in contract with WadeCon, LLC in connection with Greenhouse Road-North Approach Cypress Creek Bridges to Mound Road; Mound Road-458 feet East of Crossland Park Lane to Greenhouse Road - 2020, with an addition in the amount of $105,732.47, Job No. 21/0408-2, UPIN 201033952823, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 13%, MWDBE Current Participation: 12.68%.
- 88 Travel & Training
- 67. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 152 for the construction of a sidewalk on Aerobic Drive from West Lake Houston Parkway to Atasca Wood Trace, UPIN 24103MF36601, Precinct 3.
- 293. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.
- 68. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Landtech, Inc. in the amount of $96,630 for Professional Survey Services and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) for Denver Harbor Park - Park Improvements - 2023, UPIN 24102MF35101, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%.
- 90 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 78. C8 1 Drone operations for public agencies 2/28-29/2024 Texas City, TX $350 Other training
- 69. Request for approval to execute a Utility Agreement with CenterPoint Energy in the amount of $95,744.00 for Hearthstone and Fairway West Subdivisions Drainage Improvements Project, UPIN 20090MF1EA01, Precinct 3.
- 91 Grants
- 70. Request for approval to execute a professional services agreement with Ward, Getz & Associates, PLLP in the amount of $66,363.00, for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Sterling Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19102MF12U01, Precinct 2. Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
- 71. Request for approval of a change in contract with SER Construction Partners, LLC, in connection with Holderrieth Road Drainage Improvements Project, adding seven calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $60,083.31, Job No. 22/0369-10, UPIN 18104MF0R901, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWDBE Current Participation: 44.72%.
- 72. Request for approval to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Civitas Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $57,892.15 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Prado Woods Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19103MF16N01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
- 73. Request for approval to execute an agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc. in the amount of $50,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing and related Services in connection with On-Call - Construction - Asphalt Overlay - 2019, Job No. 19/0402 - UPIN 20102MF1CD01, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 74. 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 $48,124.84, Job No. 22/0369-11, UPIN 18104MF0R901, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWDBE Current Participation: 44.72%.
- 96 Purchasing
- 75. Request for approval to execute an agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc in the amount of $42,272.89 for construction phase services for the Townsen Park-n-Ride MultiModal Connector, UPIN 14104MF0AV01, Precinct 3.
- 76. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston for improvements to the four schools listed which include replacing equipment, benches, tables, trees, basketball goals, regrade soccer field, art components, UPIN 24102MF31K01, Precinct 2.
- 77. Request for approval of a change in contract with WadeCon, LLC in connection with Greenhouse Road 4 - North of Toledo Bend Trails Lane to South of Tuckerton Road, with an addition in the amount of $38,689.94, Job No. 21/0177-4, UPIN 191033952820, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
- 78. Request for approval to execute an amendment for the original contract executed on January 5, 2021 with Torres & Associates, LLC, in the amount of $35,752.50 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Forest Manor and Lake Houston Woodland Terrace Subdivisions Drainage Improvements - 2019, UPIN 20090MF1HA01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
- 79. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with Ninyo & Moore, Inc., in the amount of $27,341.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Construction Materials Testing and related Services for drainage improvements to Forest Shadows Subdivision, UPIN 19104MF13X01, Precinct 3, Justification of 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
- 80. Request for approval of a change in contract with WadeCon, LLC, in connection with Greenhouse Road 5 -South of Cornerstone Arbor Drive to South of Cypress North Houston Road - 2019, with an addition in the amount of $16,000.00, Job No. 21/0199-4, UPIN 201033952821, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWDBE Current Participation: 6.94%.
- 81. Request for approval to execute an amendment with Amani Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $10,700.00 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Schiel Road 2 - from West of Fairfield Place Drive to West of Mason Road, UPIN 18103N302203, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 427. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The Montrose Center in the additional amount of $82,550 for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority Aids Initiative (MAI) Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period ending February 29, 2024 (210417), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 82. Request for approval of a change in contract with Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc., in connection with the HCCO Civil Courthouse Level 3, 6, & 7 Renovation - 2022, with an addition in the amount of $3,685.58, Job No. 22/0454-1, UPIN 23515MF2N801, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18.3%, MWDBE Current Participation: 44%.
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- 83. Request for approval to renew and the County Judge execute a license agreement between Harris County and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC for the use and occupancy of a parking lot attached to 10585 Westoffice Dr., Houston, Texas 77042, Precinct 4, commencing upon execution and ending August 31, 2028.
- 84. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Equistar Chemicals, LP, a LyondellBasell Company to construct 6-foot-wide sidewalks crossing above Equistar's pipeline easement, in connection with Sidewalk - Woodforest Boulevard, Phase II, UPIN 22102MF28U02, Precinct 2.
- 85. Request for approval of a change in contract with E.P. Brady, LTD in connection with Kingslake Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements adding 53 calendar days, Job No. 22/0348-3, UPIN 19101MF17A01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20.00%, MWDBE Current Participation: 17.63%.
- 107 Transmittals
- 86. Request for approval of a consent to assignment by Costello, LLC of all Engineering contracts, awards, and proposals to Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC, Countywide.
- 87. Request for approval of a change in contract with DVL Enterprises LLC in connection with final construction of the Long Play Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding 19 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $96,308.73, Job No. 22/0175-3, UPIN 19101MF16C01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 21%, MWDBE Participation Goal: 3.39%.
- 88. Request for approval of a change in contract with WadeCon LLC in connection with Beaumont Place Subdivision Drainage Improvements, adding 75 calendar days, Job No. 22/0199-5, UPIN 19101MF17901, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 21%.
- 89. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with S-G II Owners Association, Inc. for Non-Standard Maintenance in connection with maintenance of flower beds, trees, and irrigation installed for the project limits: West Road Medians from Fry Road to the Marvida development boundary and Westgreen Boulevard Median from West Road to Ventura Bay Drive, EPermits Project Number 2309290130, Precinct 3.
- 111 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 90. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for a Local On-System Improvement Project, Intersection Improvement - Westgreen Boulevard at IH10 - 2021, UPIN 221033961530012, Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
- 91. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, to reconstruct roadways, sidewalks, trails, and related facilities within the state highway system right of way in connection with the project corridor improvements on Market Street from Bayway Drive to West Sterling Avenue, UPIN 21102MF1R201, Precinct 2.
- 92. Request for approval of a change in contract with Yellowstone Landscape Central, Inc. in connection with final On-Call-Maintenance-Mowing in South & Northeast Areas - 2022, with a deduction in the amount of $12,917.70, Job No. 22/0143-1, UPIN 22101MF2JH01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 32%, MWDBE Current Participation: 33.80%.
- 645. Request by Universal Services for an Executive Session for discussion and possible action regarding the hiring process for IJIS Director.
- 93. Request for approval of a change in contract with The Gonzalez Group, LP., in connection with the Administration Building 1st Floor Commissioner’s Court - Remodel/Relocation - 2019, with a deduction in the amount of $328,897.17, Job No. 22/0057-8, UPIN 20035MF1ER01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWDBE Current Participation: 48%.
- 94. Request for approval to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP in connection with study/design services for the Sterling Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 (Phase 2), UPIN 19102MF12U01, Precinct 2.
- 95. Request for approval to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. in connection with North Park Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19104MF12N01, Precinct 1 (Previously Precinct 4), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
- 96. Request for approval to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with McDonough Engineering Corp. in connection with Professional Engineering Services for Becker Road Segment 1 - from North of Palo Dura Drive to North of Holstein Country Drive - 2021, UPIN 22103N306130001, Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
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- 97. Request for approval to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with Zarinkelk Engineering Services, Inc. in connection with Professional Engineering Services for Telge Road Segment 4, UPIN 15104MF0DN04, Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program.
- 98. Request for approval to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with GC Engineering, Inc. in connection with Professional Engineering Services for Clay Road 4 from 1,000' West of Katy Hockley Cut Off Road to 4500' West of Porter Road, UPIN 181033954829, Precinct 4.
- 99. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County for the public project known as Houmont Park Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, tract number 35, for $40,000.00 which is $3,115.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 19101MF14G01, Precinct 1.
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- 100. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County for the public project known as Houmont Park Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, tract numbers 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23, for $199,595.91 which is $23,793.91 over the appraised value, UPIN 19101MF14G01, Precinct 1.
- 101. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County for the public project known as Porter Road Segment 3 - from 270' N. of Morton Ranch Road to 545' S. of Clay Road - 2020, tract number 4, for $134,111.00 which is $25,000.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 21103N302030003, Precinct 4.
- 102. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Taylor Morrison of Texas, Inc., A Texas Corporation in the amount of $1,750.00 for Avalon at Cypress Sec 7, Precinct 3.
- 629. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Brandice Spencer, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Friends of County Pets Board for a term ending March 26, 2027.
- 103. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Astro Balmoral, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $5,160.00 for Balmoral East Sec 3, Precinct 3.
- 104. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, L.P., A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,120.00 for Bridgeland Westgreen Boulevard Street Dedication Sec 6, Precinct 3.
- 630. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Veronica Chapa Gorczynski, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Gulf Coast Rail District Board for a term ending March 26, 2026.
- 105. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for TPHTM 529, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,660.00 for Grand Mason Sec 1, Precinct 3.
- 106. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for M/I Homes of Houston, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,855.00 for Marvida Sec 23, Precinct 3.
- 631. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Laolu Davies Yemitan, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Housing Authority Board, Position 2, for a term ending March 26, 2026.
- 107. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Cypress 856, Ltd., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,060.00 for Marvida Sec 7, Precinct 3.
- 108. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd., A Texas Limited Partnership D/B/A Friendswood Development Company in the amount of $3,240.00 for Wooster Crossing Sec 4 Final Plat, Precinct 3.
- 109. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, L.P., A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,020.00 for Bridgeland Shimmering Fields Drive Street Dedication Sec 1, Precinct 4.
- 110. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Beazer Homes Texas, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership & GP344, Ltd., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,340.00 for Cypress Heights Drive Street Dedication Sec 3, Precinct 4.
- 111. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Astro Sunterra, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,000.00 for Sunterra Sec 41, Precinct 4.
- 637. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Elaine Morales, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Houston Land Bank Board for a term ending December 31, 2025.
- 112. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,420.00 for Windrow Farm Drive Street Dedication Sec 1, Precinct 4.
- 113. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Nash FM 529, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $6,950.00 for Elyson Sec 36, Precinct 4.
- 638. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Eryn Roberts, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Industrial Development Corporation Board, Position 1, for a term ending March 26, 2026.
- 114. 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 7601½ Breen Drive, Houston, TX 77086 (Intersection of Breen Drive and Tanyard Creek Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 1.
- 115. Request for approval of plat Center At Kingsland LLC. Consultant, THE INTERFIELD GROUP, Precinct 4.
- 116. 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 20460½ Aldine Westfield Road, Humble, TX 77338 (Intersection of Aldine Westfield Road and W W Thorne Boulevard) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 23101MF2S701, Precinct 1.
- 640. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of the following nominees from the Commissioner of Precinct 2 to the Board of Directors of Harris County Reinvestment Zone Number One: Flor Zarzoza, Position 1; Reyes T. Garcia Jr., Position 3; Deborah Foster, Position 5; Abel Garza, Position 7; and Domitilo Carlos Silva III, Position 9 and to serve as Chair, for terms ending March 26, 2026, and Rocio Witte, Position 2; Patti Sue Solomon Acosta, Position 4; Bob Beasley, Position 6; and Gilbert E. B. Hoffman, Position 8, for terms ending March 26, 2025.
- 117. 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 102½ Galena Manor Drive, Galena Park, Texas 77547 (intersection of Galena Manor Drive and Clinton Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 23102MF2QW01, Precinct 2.
- 118. 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 9430½ North Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX 77065 (intersection of North Eldridge Parkway and Fetlock Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 23035MF2NK01, Precinct 3.
- 641. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Commissioner Lesley Briones, with alternate delegate Roberto Treviño, as Harris County’s representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Policy Council for terms ending December 31, 2024.
- 119. Request for approval of a court order to exempt fees for security devices in county right of way for use by government entities.
- 120. Request for approval to disclaim the County’s interest in a 40-foot wide right of way for roadway located along the south of lots 1,2,3, and 4, dedicated and conveyed to Harris County by Rachel O. Walters and Husband C.M. Walters, in that certain map instrument dated April 15, 1916, and filed for record on April 16, 1916, in Volume 357, Page 575, of the deed records of Harris County, Texas, from the Precinct 4 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers project, tract Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 32, and approval of the Order, Precinct 4.
- 642. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Estefania Ayala to the Harris County Essential Workers Board (HCEWB), Position 13, for a term ending March 26, 2027, as recommended by the board.
- 121. Request for approval to disclaim the County’s interest of any kind in a 40-foot wide right of way for roadway located along the southernmost boundary of lots 5,6,7, and 8; that certain 40-foot wide right of way for roadway located along the south of lots 17 through 24; that certain 40-foot wide right of way for roadway located along the south of lots 33 through 40; and that certain 40-foot wide right of way for roadway located along the east of lots 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, and 48, as dedicated and conveyed to Harris County by Rachel O. Walters and Husband C.M. Walters, in that certain map instrument dated April 15, 1916, and filed for record on April 16, 1916, in Volume 357, Page 575, of the deed records of Harris County, Texas, from the Precinct 4 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers project, tract Bridgeland Prairieland Village Reserve Sec 3, Bridgeland Prairieland Crossing Street Dedication Sec 2 and Bridgeland Waller ISD Reserve Sec 1, and approval of the Order, UPIN 22104MF2HW01, Precinct 4.
- 122. Request for approval for the County of Harris, a body politic and corporate under the laws of the State of Texas to convey real estate to Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, tract K127-00-00-01-012.0, a 0.9052-acre drainage and detention easement for Major Maintenance of Cypress Creek and Tributaries, Batch 4 - K100-00-00-X110 project and that the County Judge execute the Drainage and Detention Easement, UPIN 23090MF2WY01, Precinct 3.
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- 123. Request for approval for the sale by Harris County Flood Control District of a 1.7196 acre (74,907 square feet) water line easement and a 1.0009 acre temporary construction easement located in the John H. Callihan Survey, Abstract No. 10, Harris County, Texas to the North Harris County Regional Water Authority, from the HCFCD General Sales project, tract NHCRWA L100-00-00-01-602.0 - Sale, for the appraised value of $32,358.00, and that the County Judge execute the special warranty conveyance of water line easement, UPIN RPD-NP-090, Precinct 3.
- 124. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District 582 for Westhaven Manor Sec 3, Precinct 4.
- 29. Request for discussion and possible action regarding proposed updates to the guidelines for Department Progress Meetings with Goal Area Committees.
- 125. Request for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for the IFS New Elevator Installation project for a total amount of $670,100 and initial commercial paper funding of $675,000.
- 126. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the 1910 Courthouse Structural Enhancement project for a total amount of $2,000,000 and request for the approval of initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $2,000,000.
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- 127. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the 1010 Lamar - Renovations project for an additional $20,000,000 for a total of $29,500,000 and for approval of additional commercial paper funding in the amount of $12,000,000 for a total of $21,500,000.
- 128. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Commissioners Court Relocation project for an additional $1,000,000 for a total authorization of $7,927,533 and approval of additional commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,000,000 for a total of $7,930,000.
- 129. Request for approval to adopt an updated Fee Schedule and General Notes for Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Engineering Services, UPIN 21208MF24001, Countywide.
- 130. Request for approval to negotiate with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for professional engineering services in connection with Castlewood Sections 1 & 2 Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2023 UPIN 24208MF3A901, Precinct 2.
- 131. Request for approval to negotiate with Binkley & Barfield Inc for professional engineering services in connection with Street Lighting - Highlands - 2023, UPIN 24103MF3AX01, Precinct 3.
- 132. Request for approval to negotiate with Pape-Dawson Engineers, LLC for professional engineering services in connection with Street Lighting - Barrett - 2023, UPIN 24103MF3AW01, Precinct 3.
- 133. Request for approval to negotiate with Diaz Engineering LLC. for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Drainage Study - Fig Orchard Road, UPIN 25102MF3D301, Precinct 2.
- 134. Request for approval to negotiate with B2Z Engineering LLC for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Construction Materials Testing and related services for Intersection Improvement - Vickery Street at Lauder Road - 2021, UPIN 22102MF2G801, Precinct 2.
- 135. Request for approval to negotiate with DE Corp for Professional Engineering Services in connection with a Drainage Study - Genoa Camp, UPIN 24102MF3D001, Precinct 2.
- 136. Request for approval to negotiate with Diaz Engineering LLC. for Professional Engineering Services in connection with a Drainage Study - Oakland Street Pipeline Crossing, UPIN 25102MF3D201, Precinct 2.
- 137. Request for approval to negotiate with TGI Geotechnics, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Testing and related Services for East Harris County Healthcare and Social Services Hub - UPIN 21102MF1QB01, Precinct 2.
- 138. Request for approval to negotiate with Tolunay Engineering Group Inc. for Professional Engineering Services in connection with construction materials testing and related services for The Hill at Sims/Scott Street Greenway Multi-Use Trail from Swingle Road to South Acres Drive, UPIN 23101MF2W201, Precinct 1.
- 139. Request for approval to negotiate with MBCO Engineering LLC for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Study & Design of on-street bike lane routes along Milby Street from Polk Street to Tony Marron Park; and Forest Hill Blvd and 72nd Street from Briscoe Elementary School to Avenue H, UPIN 24102MF3AT01, Precinct 2.
- 140. Request for approval to negotiate with Fivengineering LLC for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Maintenance - Channel Evaluation & Improvement, UPIN 25102MF3D101, Precinct 2.
- 141. Request for approval to negotiate with STOA Architects for Professional Architectural/Engineering Services for the Grayson/Baldree CC Renovation 2023, UPIN 24102MF39F01, Precinct 2.
- 142. Request for approval to negotiate with STOA International Architects, Inc. to provide professional engineering and architectural services in connection with Tracy Gee Community Center, UPIN 24104MF3BB01, Precinct 4.
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- 143. Request for approval to negotiate with McClaren, Wilson & Lawrie, Inc. dba MWL Inc. for Professional Architectural/Engineering design services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences building Morgue Renovation/Expansion, located at 1861 Old Spanish Trail, UPIN 22270MF2H301, Precinct 1.
- 145. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Desert Marble Drive Street Dedication Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,340.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 4.
- 146. Request for approval of plat North Eldridge Business Park Replat And Extension. Consultant, HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 3.
- 147. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 10 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,830.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 4.
- 148. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 29 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,670.00. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED, INC., Precinct 4.
- 149. Request for approval of plat Oaklynn Place with a financial surety in the amount of $2,280.00. Consultant, E.I.C. SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 3.
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- 150. Request for approval of plat Oakwood Trails. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 3.
- 151. Request for approval of plat Pecan Estates Sec 3 Amending Plat No 1. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3.
- 152. Request for approval of plat Reserve On Aldine Westfield. Consultant, SURV-TEX SURVEYING, INC., Precinct 3.
- 153. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Pollinator Drive Street Dedication Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,120.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 4.
- 154. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 36 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,095.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 4.
- 155. Request for approval of plat Cypress Junction LLC Sec 2. Consultant, HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 4.
- 156. Request for approval of plat Four PB FM 2920. Consultant, THE PINNELL GROUP, LLC, Precinct 4.
- 157. Request for approval of plat Katy Fort Bend Business Park Sec 1. Consultant, THE PINNELL GROUP, LLC, Precinct 4.
- 158. Request for approval of plat Katy Lakes Sec 4 with a financial surety in the amount of $5,435.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4.
- 159. Request for approval of plat North Bridgeland Lake Parkway Street Dedication Sec 10 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,100.00. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED, INC., Precinct 4.
- 160. Request for approval of plat Red Oak Amending Plat No 1. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 4.
- 161. Request for approval of plat Stanford Place Estates Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, TEXAS LAND MAPS, Precinct 4.
- 162. Request for approval of plat Sunterra Sec 45 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,725.00. Consultant, JONES | CARTER, Precinct 4.
- 163. Request for approval of plat Sunterra Sec 51 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,400.00. Consultant, JONES | CARTER, Precinct 4.
- 164. Request for approval of plat Sunterra Sec 52 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,335.00. Consultant, JONES | CARTER, Precinct 4.
- 165. Request for approval of plat Fellows In And Out Investments At South Freeway. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 1.
- 166. Request for approval of plat Highland Development. Consultant, PLS CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT, INC, Precinct 1.
- 167. Request for approval of plat Legacy Park Sec 3 Replat And Extension Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS, Precinct 1.
- 168. Request for approval of plat Tejal At Fall Creek. Consultant, MOMENTUM ENGINEERING+SURVEYING, Precinct 1.
- 169. Request for approval of plat Aldine ISD WW Thorne Stadium Complex. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 2.
- 170. Request for approval of plat Echols Landing Partial Replat Out Of Elena Fruit And Cotton Farms Unit A. Consultant, APEX PLATTING CONSULTANTS, Precinct 2.
- 171. Request for approval of plat Fellowship Of Purpose Church. Consultant, PRO-SURV, Precinct 2.
- 172. Request for approval of plat Forestwood Sec 9 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,120.00. Consultant, META PLANNING + DESIGN LLC, Precinct 2.
- 173. Request for approval of plat Galvatec Plaza. Consultant, OWENS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LLC, Precinct 2.
- 174. Request for approval of plat Lewis And Smiley Final Plat. Consultant, APEX PLATTING CONSULTANTS, Precinct 2.
- 175. Request for approval of plat A2Z Business Park. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED, INC., Precinct 3.
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- 176. Request for approval of plat Arzak. Consultant, CORE LAND SURVEYING, Precinct 3.
- 177. Request for approval of plat Bradbury Forest Sec 11 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,415.00. Consultant, VOGLER & SPENCER ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3.
- 178. Request for approval of plat Corner At Mason And West. Consultant, CENTURY ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3.
- 179. Request for approval of plat Crosby Farms Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $5,255.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3.
- 180. Request for approval of plat Dunham Pointe Reserve Sec 2. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3.
- 181. Request for approval of plat Hare Road Center. Consultant, E.I.C. SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 3.
- 182. Request for approval of plat Harris County Improvement District No 13 Lift Station No 2. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3.
- 183. Request for approval of plat Harris County MUD No 506 Storm Sewer Pump Station No 1. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3.
- 184. Request for approval of plat Huffman Eastgate Place. Consultant, PLS CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT, INC, Precinct 3.
- 185. Request for approval of plat Marvida Sec 30 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,880.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 186. Request for approval of plat Mobile Home Park At Channelview. Consultant, CE ENGINEERS & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS, INC., Precinct 3.
- 187. Request for approval of plat Navajo Place Sec 1 Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 188. Request for approval of plat Newport Pointe Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $1,735.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3.
- 189. Request for approval of plat Newport Pointe Sec 3 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,090.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3.
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- 190. Request for approval of plat Newport Pointe Sec 4 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,745.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3.
- 191. Request for approval of plat Sherry Favors Estates Final Plat. Consultant, J. MORALES, INC., Precinct 3.
- 192. Request for approval of plat Sterling Point Sec 4 Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 193. Request for approval of plat Union Crossing Northwest. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 3.
- 194. Request for approval of plat Westgreen Boulevard Street Dedication Sec 8 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,220.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3.
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- 195. Request for approval of an agreement with Telemundo, licensee of television station KTMD, for sharing meteorological and hydrological data on a near real time transmission feed. (Agreement No. 2024-02, Countywide).
- 196. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Horsepen Bayou Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas, to construct and maintain a pedestrian crossing and public hike and bike trail on HCFCD Units U106-02-00 and U106-02-01. (Addicks Reservoir Watershed, Agreement No. 1506, Precinct 4).
- 197. Request for approval of an agreement with Apcon Services, LLC, in the amount of $1,000, for excavation and removal of earthen material for construction of Regional Detention Basin No. U502-11-00. (Addicks Reservoir Watershed, Project ID U502-11-00-E001, Agreement No. 2024-23, Precinct 4).
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- 198. Request for approval of an agreement with Raba Kistner, Inc., in the amount of $50,785, to provide materials engineering and testing services for general drainage system repairs in support of the Flood Control District project - General FEMA Repairs for Hurricane Harvey. (Project ID Z100-00-00-X326, Agreement No. 2022-116, Precincts 2, 3, and 4).
- 199. Request for approval of an agreement with Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC, dba Pape Dawson Engineers, in the amount of $349,410, for engineering services to complete a feasibility study of the East Fork and West Fork San Jacinto River Watershed and the Clear Creek Watershed to identify potential flood impacts due to unmitigated flows coming into Harris County from upstream counties and to evaluate the impacts of the increased flows on erosion and sedimentation issues. (San Jacinto River Watershed and Clear Creek Watershed, Bond ID Z-04, Project ID Z100-00-00-P043, Agreement No. 2023-44, Countywide, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%).
- 200. Request for approval of an agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $738,314, for engineering services to provide a feasibility study to identify measures to reduce flood risk and address damage to flood control and drainage infrastructure in the Soldiers Creek area, HCFCD Unit W141-00-00. (Buffalo Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-80, Project ID W141-00-00-P001, Agreement No, 2022-204, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%).
- 201. Request for approval of an agreement with Isani Consultants, L.P., in the amount of $871,006, for engineering services to provide design, bidding, and construction phase engineering services in support of Plum Creek Channel Improvements on HCFCD Unit C102-00-00. (Sims Bayou Watershed, Bond ID CI-029, Project ID C102-00-00-X001, Agreement No. 2023-06, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%).
- 202. Request for approval of an agreement with Agha Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $1,182,526, for engineering services to provide design, bidding, and construction phase services in support of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Keegans Bayou Stormwater Detention Basin on HCFCD Unit D518-03-00. (Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-07, Project ID D518-03-00-E001, Agreement No. 2024-24, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.90%).
- 203. Request for approval of an order authorizing the expenditure of funds in the amount of $1,970,000 for consulting services to implement system and process improvements supporting the CDBG and bond programs as a sub-award of the agreement with Berkeley Research Group, LLC under Job No. 21/0317. (Agreement No. 2023-25, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%).
- 204. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with R.R.P. Consulting Engineers, L.L.C., formerly S&B Infrastructure, LTD, in the amount of $100,000, to provide additional construction phase engineering services for the Little York Stormwater Detention Basin. (Halls Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-35, Project ID P518-10-00-E001, Agreement No. 2022-69, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible).
- 205. Request for approval of an amendment to agreement with Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc., in the amount of $182,736.15, to provide additional engineering services in support of flood reduction solutions on tributaries of Buffalo Bayou on HCFCD Units W151-00-00 and W153-00-00. (Buffalo Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-81, Project ID W100-00-00-P008, Agreement No. 2019-60, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%, MWDBE Current Participation: 8.5%).
- 206. Request for approval of amendment No. 2 to an agreement with Versa Infrastructure, LLC, in the amount of $2,000,000, to provide additional construction engineering and inspection services for staff augmentation in support of sediment removal and infrastructure repairs. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID CI-012, Project ID K100-00-00-G002, Agreement No. 2020-168, Precincts 1 and 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%).
- 207. 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 10 fee simple tracts for the public project known as Clear Creek Federal Risk Management Project for the purpose of channel improvements and stormwater detention, authorizing eminent domain if necessary. (Clear Creek Watershed, Bond ID C-03, Project ID A100-00-00-R008, Precinct 1).
- 208. 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 Panther Creek Feasibility Study, for the purpose of channel improvements and stormwater detention authorizing eminent domain if necessary. (San Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID CI-60, Project ID G112-00-00-P001, Precinct 2).
- 209. 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 Cedar Bayou Regional Detention Between I-10 and US-90, for the purpose of stormwater detention. (Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-47, Project Q100-00-00-P004, Precinct 3).
- 210. 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 Advanced Alternative Analysis and Preliminary Engineering Study for Q122-00-00 and Q124-00-00, for the purpose of maintenance access and future drainage improvement projects. (Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-41, Project ID Q122-00-00-E001, Precinct 3).
- 211. 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 Q130-00-00 Channel Improvement PER and Design, for the purpose of channel improvements and stormwater drainage improvement, authorizing eminent domain if necessary. (Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-44, Project ID Q130-00-00-E001, Precinct 3).
- 212. 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 Bear Creek Floodplain Preservation for the purpose of channel conveyance and floodplain preservation, authorizing eminent domain if necessary. (Addicks Reservoir Watershed, Bond ID F-55, Project ID U102-00-00-R002, Precinct 4).
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- 213. Request for approval of a contract award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements to The Gonzalez Group, LP, in the amount of $11,008,250 for the construction of a new Sam Houston East EZ TAG Store located at 3343 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, Texas 77505, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable performance and payment bonds to be received (Precinct 2). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWDBE Current Participation: 14%.
- 214. Request for approval of a First Amendment with Ally General Solutions, LLC dba AGS Engineering and Construction to revise the Scope of Services, increase compensation and extend the period of performance for construction engineering and inspection services associated with the installation of toll equipment and various projects in the amount of $200,000.00 (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
- 215. Request for approval to establish new utility services and payment of related utility service usage costs associated with the construction to convert to an All-Electronic Toll Facility System Wide. This comprehensive system includes the Sam Houston Tollway (Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4) and the Fort Bend Parkway (Precinct 1).
- 216. Request for approval to establish new utility services and payment of related utility service usage costs associated with the construction of a new North East EZ TAG facility located along Beltway 8 south of Garrett Road in Houston, Texas (Precinct 1).
- 217. Request for approval to establish new utility services and payment of related utility service usage costs associated with the construction of a new East EZ TAG facility located along Beltway 8 of Spencer Highway in Pasadena, Texas (Precinct 2).
- 218. Request for approval for the assignment of various agreements to Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC from Costello, LLC of the rights and obligations under the agreements with the Harris County Toll Road Authority (Countywide).
- 219. Request for approval of the Visioning Hardy Downtown Connector Study Report and to move forward with the next steps of the project including request for qualifications solicitation of program management, design, and other professional services necessary to implement the project (Precincts 1 and 2). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 35%.
- 220. Request for approval of a purchase order to renew the lease with Lanier Parking Meter Services, LLC dba REEF Parking and Metropolis for twenty-one (21) parking spaces at two downtown garages in the amount of $37,000.00 for the period of March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025.
- 245 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
- 221. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda.
- 247 Economic Equity and Opportunity
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- 222. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System, in the amount of $211,769.32 for Prevailing Wage Compliance Services provided to Harris Health during the initial eighteen-month term of March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 with a subsequent renewal period of October 1 - September 30 of each year and subsequent amounts paid by Harris Health at the annual rate of $141,179.55, pending evaluation of any additional funds required for renewal.
- 223. Request for approval to join the Interagency Mentor Protégé Program (IMPP) as a title partner in the amount of $2,500.
- 224. Request for approval to sponsor a table at the Women’s Leadership Luncheon on April 24, 2024 for a total cost of $850.
- 251 Universal Services
- 225. Request for approval of eight Harris County Information Technology Policies.
- 226. Request for approval to internally transfer funds associated with Harris County Universal Services Employee Engagement Activities.
- 227. Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers and changes to attributes of certain VCNs for various departments.
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- 256 Public Health Services
- 228. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Pasadena, Texas to provide medical countermeasures from the Strategic National Stockpile in the event of a biological or radioactive attack.
- 229. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Tomball, Texas to provide medical countermeasures from the strategic national stockpile in the event of a biological or radioactive attack.
- 230. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County Emergency Services District 46 to provide medical countermeasures from the Strategic National Stockpile in the event of a biological or radioactive attack.
- 231. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County Emergency Services District 50 to provide medical countermeasures from the Strategic National Stockpile in the event of a biological or radioactive attack.
- 232. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County Emergency Services District 60 to provide medical countermeasures from the Strategic National Stockpile in the event of a biological or radioactive attack.
- 233. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Crosby Independent School District for an Open Point of Dispensing (POD) location in the event Harris County Public Health would need to distribute medical countermeasures from the Strategic National Stockpile to the citizens living or working in proximity of Crosby.
- 234. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 6 to exchange wastewater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the wastewater based epidemiology (WBE) program.
- 235. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Improvement District No. 18 to exchange wastewater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the wastewater based epidemiology (WBE) program.
- 236. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 51 to exchange wastewater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the wastewater based epidemiology (WBE) program.
- 237. Request for approval of a data use agreement with Aldine Independent School District to share data as it relates to the Harris County Public Health Substance Use Program.
- 238. Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. to establish a collaboration agreement to provide an ongoing immigration clinic at Legacy Community Health Services.
- 239. Request for approval to host the 2024 Violence Prevention Conference on June 11-12, 2024 in the total amount of $304,000.
- 240. Request for approval to renew membership with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 at a cost of $5,385.
- 241. Request for approval to purchase $100 Walmart gift cards in an amount not to exceed $8,141 as incentives for community members who participate in Community Member Focus Groups for the Community Health Assessment.
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- 242. Request for approval to transfer one position from General Fund (1000) to Charity Care (2117) and one position from Federal Grants (2601) to General Fund (1000) to properly align staff effective April 6, 2024.
- 243. Request for approval to transfer one position to the Sheriff's Office to properly align staff for the HART program effective April 6, 2024.
- 273 Housing and Community Development
- 244. Request for approval of Entitlement amendments to the Harris County 2017, 2018, and 2019 Annual Action Plans.
- 245. Request for approval of a Resolution of Non-Objection for the Arboretum Woodland Hills 4% Affordable Housing Tax Credit Project.
- 246. Request for approval of an exemption from ad valorem taxation at 50% of the appraised value of the property for the Harris County jurisdiction for the Avenue Community Development Corporation for the Elder Street Artist Loft property located at 1101 Elder Street, Houston, Texas 77007, pursuant to Texas Tax Code §11.1825.
- 247. Request for approval of an exemption from ad valorem taxation at 50% of the appraised value of the property for the Harris County jurisdiction for the Avenue Community Development Corporation for the Redwood Heights property located at 7320 Jensen Drive, Houston, Texas 77093, pursuant to Texas Tax Code §11.1825.
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- 248. Request for approval of two Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG-EN) funded agreements with (1) Harris County Precinct Three for the North Eldridge Parkway Target Area 38 - Jersey LMI Sidewalk project; and (2) Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-A for the Water Line Replacement Phase 2 project.
- 250. Request for approval of one Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG-EN) funded agreements with Harris County Precinct 3 to construct a total of 4,900 feet of sidewalk safety improvements to occur in/along Target Area Bonaire (#8) benefiting single and multi-family residents by providing safe pedestrian access to facilities within the area for the LMI Sidewalks and Trail project.
- 251. Request for approval of a loan agreement with Pillar Pinnacle Capital, LP, and Pillar Pinnacle, LP using CDBG-DR and HOME funding in the amount of $20,301,904 and $2,200,000 respectively for the Pinnacle Apartments Project in Precinct 3.
- 252. Request for approval of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas in the amount of $58,572.13 to provide bus services for the Baytown Park and Ride for the extended period ending March 31, 2025.
- 253. Request for approval of the eleventh amendment to the 2017 Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Contract (19-147-002-B490) with the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to reduce funding for the Harris County Disaster Recovery Program Projects contract using Texas Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (TXCDBG-DR) Harvey Round 1 funding.
- 254. Request for approval of a Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG EN) funded fourth amendment to an agreement with Harris County Precinct 4 to increase the project allocation for the Sidewalks and Park Project, Project No. C2020-0027/C2021-0044.
- 255. Request for approval of a Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG EN) funded second amendment to an agreement with Harris County Precinct 4 to increase the project allocation for the Sidewalks and Undercrossing Project, Project No. C2021-0026 and C2022-006k.
- 256. Request for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District to revise the budget to (1) reallocate CDBG-DR funds from acquisition and engineering/architectural services to construction, and (2) increase leverage funds for the Smith Road Channel Diversion Drainage Improvements project.
- 257. Request for approval of a Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG EN) funded first amendment to an agreement with Harris County Precinct 3 to update the project scope and revise the budget for the Sidewalks and Undercrossing Project - Phase IV - Huffmeister Road/Cypress Corner Lane Sidewalks, Project No. C2021-0026 and C2022-006k.
- 258. Request for approval of a Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG EN) funded third amendment to an agreement with Harris County Water Control & Improvement District No. 36 to revise Exhibit A, Scope of Services for the Wastewater System Improvements Phase Four Project.
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- 259. Request for approval to authorize the execution of the amended FY2023 Community Development Block Grant Program Entitlement grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- 260. Request for approval of the revision of the grant terms on the seven (7) County Resolutions to allow FY2024 Texans Feeding Texans subrecipients the ability to expend funds in alignment with the Texas Department of Agriculture Home-Delivered Meals grant term.
- 261. Request for approval for the Transit Services Director and the County Attorney's Office designee to electronically attest to and execute the Federal Transit Administration 2024 Annual Certification and Assurances in the Transit Award Management System website.
- 262. Request for approval of certification of two CDBG-MIT project area income survey results for the North Forest (Precinct 1) and Ralston Acres (Precinct 1) CDBG-MIT applications and certify compliance with the Fair Housing Act to the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
- 263. Request for approval of the development (including applicable tax exemptions) of a new multi-family housing facility at 9310 North Sam Houston Parkway East in Humble, TX, Precinct 1 pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code §303.042 and §303.0421 with such approval subject to the execution of an agreement between Harris County and Lakeside Place PFC.
- 294 County Library
- 264. Request for approval to purchase a Legacy sponsorship for eight employees to attend the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation 2024 Celebration of Reading fundraising event utilizing Library Donation Funds (Fund 2203).
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- 296 Domestic Relations
- 265. Request for approval to apply for a National Association of Counties Achievement Award for the Parent Workshop Program.
- 266. Request for approval to apply for a 2024 Texas Association of Counties Best Practices Award for the Family Self-Represented Litigants Program.
- 299 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- 267. 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 $41,384.72 which will be paid in 4 annual installments to the department’s general fund to offset labor costs in support of the HCC Workforce Development grant project.
- 268. Request for approval to transfer one position from Fund 2151 to the General Fund 1000 effective April 6, 2024.
- 302 Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
- 269. Request for approval to accept from The HAY Center Foundation a donation in the amount of $66,750 for The HAY Center.
- 270. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in the amount of $56,317 for providing 0.25 FTE State Mental Health Agency (SMHA) Coordinator for the AWARE Harris Project of Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for the period that starts with the execution of this agreement and ends September 29, 2024 with four one-year renewal options.
- 305 Constables
- 271. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to use surplus labor budget funds to pay Deputies and Dispatchers for overtime paid.
- 272. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval of an amendment to a law enforcement services agreement with Charterwood Municipal Utility District to reduce the number of officers from two to one and decrease the sum the county is to receive by $42,098.
- 273. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to update a position to increase budgeted hours effective April 6, 2024.
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- 274. Request for approval to remove eight (8) OTS Guardian Full Face Masks & Headsets from the Homeland Security Bureau inventory to trade in for replacements.
- 276. Request for approval to transfer one (1) salvaged departmental vehicle for the repurposed use of a training prop within the Flood and Swiftwater Training Facility project, located at 1731 Hugh Road, as part of the 2022 Bond program Proposition A.
- 277. Request for approval to accept a seized vehicle in connection with a case in the 129th District Court to be used for investigative purposes.
- 278. Request for approval to accept from FIND-M-FRIENDS the donation of one (1) Bloodhound canine to be used for police services.
- 279. Request for approval to accept from Erica Juergensen the donation of a pony who was surrendered to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) to be used for a mascot by the Livestock Unit to interact with citizens at various HCSO events.
- 280. Request for approval to donate seized funds in the total amount of $65,000 to various non-profit organizations.
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- 281. Request for approval of Final Investment Memo for the FY24 FMO Fleet Acquisition project in the amount of $575,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $575,000.
- 282. Request for approval to accept the donation of lunch/food for the Inspections Division in the estimated amount of $4,994.06 from H-E-B.
- 320 County Clerk
- 283. Request for approval to increase the office’s purchasing limit for food, beverages, and related supplies by $35,000.00, utilizing department purchase cards, with a cap not exceeding $50,000.00 for FY 2024.
- 322 County Attorney
- 284. Request for approval of an order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in and various Justice of the Peace Courts, County and District Courts Probate Court 1, 1st Court of Appeals (Houston) and U.S. District Court TX-Houston.
- 287. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Payment Under the Settlement Agreement with Memorial Hermann Hospital System.
- 288. Request for approval of an order increasing the number of directors for Harris County Reinvestment Zone Number 1.
- 289. Request for approval to accept from Alan Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge, a donation of three framed posters celebrating the Houston Astros with an estimated value of $500.
- 290. Request for approval to intervene in the State of Texas and TCEQ v. EPA and Michael Regan; in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Case No. 24-1052 regarding the EPA lowering of the annual NAAQS for fine particulate matter.
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- 330 Probate Courts
- 291. Request by Probate Court No. 4 for approval to lease three parking spaces for employees at 1401 Congress Street, Houston, Texas 77002.
- 332 Travel & Training
- 292. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
- 334 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. HRRM - Society for Human Resource Management 4/14-17/2024 Las Vegas, NV $952 General Talent Conference ($4,270 appvd. 2/27 for 1 attnd.-add exp.) 2. HRRM 1 Corebridge Financial Plan Sponsor Forum 4/17-19/2024 Charlotte, NC $1,469 Other 3. HRRM 1 Aetna Client Forum 5/8-10/2024 Nashville, TN $955 Other 4. HRRM 1 WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference 5/19-22/2024 Cincinnati, OH $3,590 General 5. HRRM 4 Society for Human Resource Management 6/23-26/2024 Chicago, IL $16,748 General National Conference 6. OCE 2 Society for Human Resource Management 6/22-27/2024 Chicago, IL $10,340 General National Conference 7. FCD 1 National Adaptation Forum 5/13-16/2024 St. Paul, MN $2,375 FCD 8. FCD 2 Association of State Floodplain Managers 6/23-27/2024 Salt Lake City, UT $6,040 FCD Conference 9. FCD 1 EA Ignite Precision training 11/11-14/2024 Miami, FL $9,120 FCD 10. US 26 Various online & in-person fiscal year FY 2024 Various $25,000 General blanket requests* 11. US - NACo Legislative Conference 2/7-11/2024 Washington, DC $890 General ($2,030 appvd. 1/30 for 1 attnd.-date change & add exp.) 12. US 1 Esri Developer Summit 3/11-15/2024 Palm Springs, CA $4,125 General 13. US 2 International Wireless Communications 3/24-29/2024 Orlando, FL $8,118 Other Expo 14. US 4 ServiceNow Knowledge Conference 5/6-10/2024 Las Vegas, NV $14,020 General 15. US 3 ESRI User Conference 7/14-19/2024 San Diego, CA $12,990 General 16. PHS 3 Comm. Based Violence Intervention 4/2-5/2024 Chicago, IL $9,266 Grant & Prev. Initiative Grantee Conf.
- 335 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 32. LIB - National Digital Inclusion Alliance's 2/11-18/2024 Philadelphia, PA $420 General Net Inclusion Conference ($2,158 appvd. 2/27 for 1 attnd.-date change & add exp.) 33. LIB 1 Public Library Association Conference 4/1-6/2024 Columbus, OH $2,334 General ($12,372 appvd. 1/9 for 7 attnds.-add attnd., exp., & date change ) 34. LIB 3 International Public Library Fundraising 6/8-12/2024 Washington, DC $10,198 General Conference 35. JUVPROB - Council of Parent Attorneys & Advocates 3/6-10/2024 Atlanta, GA $174 Grant Conference ($2,441 appvd. 1/30 for 1 attnd.-date change & add exp.) 36. JUVPROB 4 NICJR & Office of Juvenile Justice 3/11-14/2024 New York, NY $8,764 Other & Delinquency Prevention Conf. 37. JUVPROB 1 Instructor Development Threat Evaluation 4/22-26/2024 Phoenix, AZ $1,670 Other & Reporting course 38. JUVPROB 2 BreakFree Consortium Retreat 5/14-17/2024 Salt Lake City, UT $3,364 Other 39. JUVPROB 1 GED Conference 7/23-26/2024 Long Beach, CA $875 Grant $1,461 Other 40. CAC 1 Internal Symposium on Child Abuse 3/18-21/2024 Huntsville, AL $1,591 Other 41. CAC 2 Advocacy Centers Conference 5/7-10/2024 Omaha, NE $2,190 Other 42. CAC 1 National Children's Alliance Leadership 6/2-5/2024 Washington, DC $2,444 Other Conference 43. SO-DET 2 LaSalle Facility Visit* TBD Olla, LA $820 Other 44. SO-DET 4 Tallahatchie Facility Visit TBD Tutwiler, MS $2,840 Other 45. SO-DET 5 Corrections tactical operations training 3/17-22/2024 Las Cruces, NM $15,960 Grant
- 293. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.
- 337 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OCA 6 Media training TBD Houston, TX $8,975 General 2. OMB 2 Conference of the County Investment 6/10-12/2024 Irving, TX $1,810 General Academy $700 Other 3. HRRM 6 Texas County & District Retirement 7/17-19/2024 Austin, TX $6,018 Other System Conference 4. OCE 1 Envision Sustainability Professional 8/21/2023 Houston, TX $250 General online course 5. OCE 1 Planetizen AICP exam prep online course TBD Houston, TX $299 General 6. OCE 2 Innovative Intersections & Interchanges TBD Houston, TX $650 General online course 7. OCE 4 Signalized Intersection Guidebook TBD Houston, TX $1,200 General Workshop online course 8. OCE 3 Designing for Pedestrian Safety online TBD Houston, TX $1,260 General course 9. OCE 4 ALOA Institutional Locksmith TBD Houston, TX $1,680 General certification exam 10. OCE 7 Traffic Signal Timing Concepts online TBD Houston, TX $4,550 General course 11. OCE 7 Traffic Signal Design & Operation online TBD Houston, TX $5,250 General course 12. OCE 7 Fundamental Principles, Application TBD Houston, TX $7,175 General & Computation online course 13. OCE 2 International Right of Way Association Multiple Houston, TX $4,680 General online trainings 14. OCE 1 Envision Sustainability Professional 4/25/2024 Houston, TX $650 General class
- 338 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 45. HCD 1 Conference of the County Investment 6/9-12/2024 Irving, TX $1,450 Other Academy 46. LIB 5 Texas Library Association Conference 4/15-19/2024 San Antonio, TX $7,882 General ($66,272 appvd. 1/9 for 41 attnds.-add $1,225 Other attnds. & exp.) 47. DRO 1 Texas Association of Counties 8/28-30/2024 Austin, TX $1,295 General Legislative Conference 48. JUVPROB 7 Structured Assessment of Violence Risk Multiple Houston, TX $1,400 Grant in Youth virtual course 49. JUVPROB 1 Leadership for corrections professionals 5/19-24/2024 Huntsville, TX $1,095 Grant training* 50. JUVPROB 10 Leadership for Support Staff Conference* 6/3-6/2024 Austin, TX $9,069 Grant 51. JUVPROB 1 Conf. on Managing Juveniles with Sexual 6/6-12/2024 Corpus Christi, TX $1,261 Grant Behavior Problems* 52. JUVPROB 8 Drug Impact Conference* 8/12-15/2024 Grapevine, TX $7,678 Grant 53. HCRCA 1 Texas Alliance of Children & Family 4/29/2024 San Antonio, TX $365 General Services membership mtg. 54. HCRCA 28 Texas Network of Youth Services 6/4-7/2024 Houston, TX $7,490 General Conference $2,720 Other 55. HCRCA 33 College Tours 6/24-28/2024 Various $13,000 Other 56. HCRCA 2 Quality in Long-Term Care Conference* 8/27-29/2024 Austin, TX $1,910 Other 57. HCRCA 30 Texas Guardianship Association 9/17-20/2024 San Antonio, TX $7,360 General Conference* $35,890 Other 58. CAC 1 Apricot processes & reporting for 3/4-5/2024 Fort Worth, TX $697 Other intake, data system training
- 339 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 74. C3 1 Texas School Safety Conference* 6/22-27/2024 San Antonio, TX $1,680 Other 75. C3 1 Justice of the Peace & Constables 6/23-28/2024 Fort Worth, TX $2,460 Other Association Education Conf.* 76. C6 - New Detective & Criminal Investigator 4/1-5/2024 Galveston, TX - Other course* ($595 appvd. 2/27 for 1 attnd.-date & location change) 77. C6 1 New Detective & Criminal Investigator 5/13-17/2024 Baytown, TX $595 Other course* 79. C8 2 Undercover techniques & survival 3/11-15/2024 Pearland, TX $990 Other training* 80. SHERIFF 4 Hyundai-Kia & Tesla EDR tool online TBD Houston, TX $500 General training 81. SHERIFF 12 Internal affairs & use of force online TBD Houston, TX $3,540 General training 82. SHERIFF 1 Scuba Diving International Instructor TBD Lake Jackson, TX $2,200 General Development course* 83. SHERIFF 1 Commercial Helicopter Add On course* TBD Pearland, TX $28,397 General 84. SHERIFF 8 Crime Analysis Certificate Program Multiple The Woodlands, TX $9,600 General course* 85. SHERIFF 14 Grand Prairie Metro Plex Challenge 3/8-9/2024 Grand Prairie, TX $3,382 Other Explorer Competition* 86. SHERIFF 3 Crime prevention through environmental 3/11-13/2024 Houston, TX $975 General design training* 87. SHERIFF 3 Background investigation for police 3/18-19/2024 Angleton, TX $1,275 General applicants seminar* 88. SHERIFF 1 Child Passenger Safety course* 3/25-28/2024 Missouri City, TX $241 General
- 340 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 103. SHERIFF 30 Critical incident stress management 8/6-8/2024 Houston, TX $5,108 General training 104. SHERIFF 9 Crimes Against Children Conference* 8/11-15/2024 Dallas, TX $23,530 Other 105. SHERIFF 8 Southeast Texas Public Safety Diving 10/14-18/2024 Lake Jackson, TX $800 General Conference* 106. SO-DET 2 Dalby Facility Visit TBD Post, TX $1,520 General 107. SO-DET 25 National Sheriffs' Association court TBD Houston, TX $13,100 General security training 108. SO-DET - Women in Criminal Justice Conference 3/24-28/2024 San Marcos, TX $542 General ($1,040 appvd. 2/27 for 1 attnd.-add exp.) 109. SO-DET 3 Texas Gang Investigators Association 6/23-28/2024 San Antonio, TX $5,190 General Conference* 110. IFS 6 Association of Forensic DNA Analysts 7/17-20/2024 Dallas, TX $13,973 Grant & Administrators meeting 111. CCLK 2 County & District Clerks' Association of 4/22-23/2024 Bryan, TX $820 General Texas meeting 112. CCLK 1 Texas Association of Counties Virtual 5/21-24/2024 Houston, TX $200 General County Technology Conf. 113. CCLK 7 Election law seminar for County Election 8/11-15/2024 Austin, TX $11,872 General Officials* 114. CCLK 3 Election law sem. for cities, schools, 12/17-21/2024 Austin, TX $5,365 General & other political subdivisions 115. DCLK 1 Judicial Committee on Information Multiple Austin, TX $3,290 Other Technology meetings 116. DCLK 5 County & District Clerks meeting* 4/22-23/2024 Bryan, TX $1,500 General
- 341 Grants
- 294. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $25,000,000, with no required local match, for the FY 2024 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program for the Telge Road Reconstruction Project.
- 295. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) grant funds in the amount of $9,886,000 with a required cash match of $34,994,000 for the Channel Conveyance Improvements to the Sims Bayou Watershed (Bond ID C-09, Project ID C147-00-00-E001, Precinct 1).
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- 296. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) grant funds in the amount of $9,886,000, with a required cash match of $21,717,349, for the Poor Farm Ditch Conveyance Improvements Program (Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-12, Project ID’s D111-00-00-C001 & D111-00-00-C002, Precinct 1).
- 297. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the Harris County Community Services Department for grant funds in the amount of $190,000, with a discretionary match of $50,000, for the PY 2024 Nuisance Abatement Program.
- 298. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the Harris County Community Services Department for grant funds in the amount of $400,000, with a discretionary match of $100,000, for the PY 2024 Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program.
- 299. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for additional grant funds in the amount of $412,000, with no required match, for the FY 2023-24 Women, Infants, and Children Program.
- 300. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) grant funds in the amount of $10,000, with no required match, for the 2024 NACCHO: MRC Medical Reserve Corps Operational Readiness Awards (ORA) Program.
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- 301. Request by the Veterans Services Department for approval to extend one associated position to June 30, 2024 for the FY 2023-2024 Veterans Assistance Program.
- 302. Request by the Veterans Services Department for approval to extend 8 positions to December 31, 2024 for the FY2023 Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program.
- 303. Request by the County Library for approval to accept from the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation grant funds in the amount of $76,043, with no required match, for the 2024 Curiosity Cruiser Program.
- 304. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to update one position effective April 6, 2024 for the GY 2024 Excel Academy Charter School Program.
- 305. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $37,455, with no required match, for the FY25 Harris County Constable Precinct 1 Drone Program.
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- 306. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $629,541, with no required match, for the FY 2024-25 Regional Law Enforcement Training Program.
- 307. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $150,000, with no required cash match, for the FY 2025 CPS Referrals Program.
- 308. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $149,980, with no required cash match, for the FY 2025 Traffic Enforcement Overtime Program.
- 309. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to accept from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality grant funds in the amount of $36,000, with no required match, for the Clear Creek Riparian Restoration Phase II project.
- 310. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for grant funds in the amount of $11,352,169, with a required match of $11,352,169, for the FY 2023 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program.
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- 359 Auditor
- 311. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
- 312. Request for approval of a claim made payable in the amount of $3,348,955.93 to Memorial Hermann Hospital System, subject to the authorization of a payment request made by the Harris County Office of the County Attorney (HCAO) for providing care to Harris County prisoners or persons under guard by Harris County at Memorial-Hermann’s facilities.
- 313. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2024.
- 363 Treasurer
- 314. Request for approval to open one (1) new bank account for Harris County District Clerk Office.
- 315. Request for approval to stale date outstanding juror checks issued through December 15, 2023, and transfer $14,875 to the Harris County General Bank Account.
- 316. Request for approval to accept non-redeemed juror pay card funds issued in November 2023 in the amount of $77,332, and deposit into the County General Fund Bank Account.
- 367 Tax Assessor-Collector
- 317. Request for approval of reimbursement in the total amount of $970 for losses incurred for counterfeit bills during the period of January 17, 2023 through December 22, 2023.
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- 318. Request for approval, on behalf of the Harris Central Appraisal District, to waive penalty and interest assessed to a certain account in the amount of $204.79 for tax year 2022.
- 370 Purchasing
- 319. Request for approval to remove inventory items listed on Auditor’s Form 3351 for Public Health Services and Office of the Purchasing Agent.
- 320. Request for approval to remove inventory items listed on Auditor’s Form 3351 for the Flood Control District.
- 321. 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 February 7, 2024 - February 21, 2024.
- 322. 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 February 7, 2024 - March 13, 2024.
- 323. Request for approval of the Procurement Policy Manual for Harris Health System.
- 324. Request for approval of a renewal option with IntelliTime Systems Corporation for time and attendance software solution for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025, at a cost of $494,383 (200230), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 325. 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 $12,506,988 (200301), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 326. Request for approval of a renewal option with Johnson Controls, Inc. for comprehensive maintenance, inspection services and related items for various chillers for Building Operations Services for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, at a cost of $1,193,030 (220339), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 7%, MWDBE Current Participation: 3.61%.
- 327. Request for approval of a renewal option with Seril Inc. DBA Houston Grotech for mowing and maintenance services at various parks for Precinct 1 for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025 at a cost of $414,000 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200077), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%.
- 328. Request for approval of a renewal option with HGS, LLC dba RES Environmental Operating Company, LLC for maintenance of Wetland Habitat and other sensitive areas for the Flood Control District for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025 at a cost of $356,975 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230004), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWDBE Current Participation: 7.7%.
- 329. Request for approval of a renewal option with Agilent Technologies Canada, Inc. for gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025, at a cost of $5,100 (220103), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 330. Request for approval of a renewal option with Masterword Services, Inc. in the amount of $700,000; Language Line Services, Inc., $700,000; GLOBO Language Solutions, LLC, $300,000; and Worldwide Interpreters, Inc., $300,000 for translation and interpretation services for Harris County for the period of April 5, 2024 - April 4, 2025 (210374), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 331. Request for approval of a renewal option with Bob Barker Company, Inc. for inmate mattresses for the Sheriff's Office for the period of May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025, at a cost of $425,000 (220115), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 332. Request for approval of a renewal option with Rbex Inc. dba Apple Towing Co. for wrecker services and related items in the South Region for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, at a cost of $61,650 (220458), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 333. Request for approval of a renewal option with Royal American Services, Inc (Primary) and LMC Corporation (Secondary) for job order contracting for small and/or large roofing projects for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025, at a cost of $4,730,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220340), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 9%.
- 334. Request for approval of a renewal option with Carnes Funeral Home, Inc. dba Texas Funeral Service for mortuary services and related items for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of May 25, 2024 - May 24, 2025, at a cost of $2,000,000 (200252), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 335. Request for approval of a renewal option with Galls, LLC for uniforms and related items for the Sheriff's Office for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 at a cost of $1,200,000 (230007), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 336. Request for approval of a renewal option with 24/6 Technical Services, LLC for inspection and preventative maintenance, repair of storm water pumps stations, rental of various pumps and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, at a cost of $1,043,612 (200044), MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 337. Request for approval of a renewal option with Trantex Transportation Products of Texas, Inc for traffic guide delineator posts and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of July 18, 2024 - July 17, 2025 at a cost of $1,994,125 (230032), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 338. Request for approval of a renewal option with Innovative Operations, LLC for repair parts, labor, and related items for wastewater and storm water lift stations pumps for Precinct 2 for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, at a cost of $84,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210451), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 22%.
- 339. Request for approval of a renewal option with Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC for sale of surplus tires and disposal of scrap tires for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 at a cost of $114,248 (revenue) (210050), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 340. Request for approval of a renewal option with AC/DC Synergy Group, Inc. for replacement, preventative maintenance and related services of Uninterruptible Power Supply Batteries and System for Universal Services (TX-CJD funded) for the period of August 3, 2024 - August 2, 2025 at a cost of $113,967 (220268), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 341. Request for approval of a renewal option with McKenna Contracting for outdoor shade structure replacement services and related items for Precinct 1 for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, at a cost of $100,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230017), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 34%, MWDBE Current Participation: 34%.
- 342. Request for approval of a renewal option with Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC for street sweeping services in Wade Camp for Precinct 2 for the period of May 15, 2024 - May 14, 2025, at a cost of $500,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220451), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 343. Request for approval of a renewal option with Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC for street sweeping services in East Aldine Camp for Precinct 2 for the period of May 15, 2024 - May 14, 2025, at a cost of $360,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220453), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 344. Request for approval of a renewal option with Jerson's Concrete LLC for reinforced concrete pipe materials and related items for Precinct 3 for the period of May 10, 2024 - May 9, 2025, at a cost of $45,000 (220023), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 345. 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 April 25, 2024 - April 24, 2025, at a cost of $159,730 (230046), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 346. Request for approval of a renewal option with IRIS Ltd., Inc. (Primary) and Precision Dynamics Corporation (Secondary) for wristbands, fastener tools, laminator machines and related items for the Sheriff's Office for the period of August 8, 2024 - August 7, 2025 at a cost of $195,783 (230023), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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- 347. Request for approval of a renewal option with American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences; Berkeley Research Group, LLC; Civis Analytics, Inc.; Elite Research, LLC; Ernst & Young, LLP; Guidehouse Inc.; January Advisors; KPMG LLP; Luminosity, Inc.; PFM Group Consulting LLC; Protiviti, Inc.; Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.; Rite Software Solutions & Services LLC; RSM US LLP; The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. and William Marsh Rice University for applied research and data analysis, strategic planning and management strategies and other services for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 at a cost of $10,000,000 (210317), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request.
- 348. Request for approval of a renewal option with TKG & Associates LLC for co-financial advisory services for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of April 5, 2024 - April 4, 2025, at a cost of $60,000 (210373), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 13%, MWDBE Current Participation: 66.67%.
- 349. Request for approval of a renewal option to an interlocal agreement with Texas A&M Transportation Institute for technical assistance and research for the Transit Services Division of the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of July 18, 2024 - July 17, 2025 at a cost of $65,000.
- 350. Request for approval of a renewal option with TuffTex Materials for highway, road and bridge repair mortar and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of April 25, 2024 - April 24, 2025 at a cost of $1,489,297 (230052), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 351. Request for approval of a renewal option with Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC for investment advisor services for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025 at a cost of $60,000 (210324), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 352. Request for approval of a renewal option with Hollaway Environmental and Communications Services, Inc and KGBTexas Communications for branding, marketing and strategic communication services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of May 24, 2024 - May 23, 2025 at a cost of $5,650,000 (210314), MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 353. Request for approval of a renewal option with Outreach Strategists, LLC for marketing, web development and communication services to support outreach and community engagement initiative for the Community Services Department for the period of April 4, 2024 - April 3, 2025, at a cost of $593,580 (220385), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 354. Request for approval of a renewal option with First Data Merchant Services LLC dba Express Merchant Processing Solutions for payment processing services and payment technology solutions for the Toll Road Authority for the period of June 14, 2024 - June 13, 2025 at a cost of $33,512,922, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210111), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 355. Request for approval of a renewal option with Imperial Bag & Paper Co. LLC dba Great Southwest Paper Co. Inc. for bathroom and kitchen paper products and related items for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 at a cost of $825,000 (190406), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 356. Request for approval of a renewal option with Sam Tell and Son Inc. for food service products and related items for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, at a cost of $76,000 (200357), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 357. Request for approval of a renewal option with Defender Supply for supplemental emergency equipment, parts, supplies, installation/mounting services and related items for various police and non-police vehicles for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, at a cost of $500,000 (220354), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 358. Request for approval of a renewal option with J Rivas Construction, LLC (Primary) and Statewide Services, Inc (Secondary) for construction of sidewalks and related items at various locations for Precinct 4 for the period of April 2, 2024 - April 1, 2025, at a cost of $6,537,085, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220321), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 29%, MWDBE Current Participation: 90.76%.
- 359. Request for approval of a renewal option with CompuCycle, Inc. for disposal of salvage electronic equipment and related items for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025 at a cost of $6,000 (200019), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 360. Request for approval of a renewal option with Oracle America, Inc. for enterprise resource planning systems for Harris County for the period of April 29, 2024 - April 28, 2025 at a cost of $17,210,234, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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- 361. Request for approval of a renewal option with PMG Project Management Group, LLC for cost estimating and value engineering services for the Flood Control District through January 24, 2025 at a cost of $200,000 (210018), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWDBE Current Participation: 30%.
- 362. Request for approval of a renewal option with BGE, Inc. for professional engineering services for construction management and construction material testing for the Flood Control District for the period of April 5, 2024 - April 4, 2025 at a cost of $2,000,000 (210185), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWDBE Current Participation: 24%.
- 363. Request for approval of a renewal option with US Corrections LLC for extradition services of prisoners for the Sheriff's Office for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025 at a cost of $2,500,000 (200057), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 364. Request for approval of a renewal option with Serco Construction, Ltd. for drainage service, maintenance, and improvements at various locations in the North Zone for Precinct 2 for the period of April 26, 2024 - April 25, 2025, at a cost of $500,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200372), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 25%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 365. Request for approval of a renewal option with WHC HTX, LLC dba zTrip and A New Haven Transportation for supplemental non-emergency transportation program providers for RIDES, the medical transportation program, and the ADA Complimentary Paratransit Program for the Community Services Department for the period of August 23, 2024 - August 22, 2025 at a cost of $2,550,000 (210385).
- 366. Request for approval of a renewal option with Computacenter United States Inc. for storage network area object storage solution(s) and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of July 20, 2024 - July 19, 2025 at a cost of $2,400,000 (210165), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 367. Request for approval of a renewal option with ConvergeOne, Inc. for non-emergency cloud contact call center solution for Harris County for the period of April 30, 2024 - April 29, 2025 at a cost of $1,366,933 (210119), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request.
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- 368. Request for approval of a renewal option with Trantex Transportation Products of Texas, Inc. for traffic paint and related items for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 at a cost of $223,320 (230015), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 369. Request for approval of a renewal option with Mac Haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep LTD for repair parts, labor and related items for Chrysler Group LLC automobiles and trucks for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 at a cost of $50,125 (230009), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 370. Request for approval of a renewal option with Dana Safety Supply (Primary) for emergency equipment, parts, supplies, installation/mounting services and related items for various police and non-police vehicles for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 at a cost of $1,368,780 (210054), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 371. Request for approval of a renewal option with Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC for street sweeping services in Genoa Camp for Precinct 2 for the period of May 15, 2024 - May 14, 2025, at a cost of $1,100,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220452), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 372. Request for approval of a renewal option with Sunstate Equipment Co. LLC for certain items for supplemental rental of commercial, industrial and construction equipment and related items for Harris County through January 31, 2025 at a cost of $3,916,989 (230039), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 373. Request for approval of a renewal option with Milstead Automotive, LTD. (Line Items #1-1 through #1-9) and Humble Towing Service (Line Items #2-1 through #2-9) for wrecker services and related items in the North Region for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025, at a cost of $525,700 (220446), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 374. Request for approval of a renewal option with Caldwell Country Chevrolet; Lake Country Chevrolet, Inc.; Rockdale Country Ford; Silsbee Ford Inc.; and Silsbee Toyota for automobiles, trucks, vans and related items for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 at a cost of $17,260,000 (220357), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 375. Request for approval of a renewal option with Kofile Technologies, Inc. for historical record preservation services and related items for the District Clerk's Office for the period of May 25, 2024 - May 24, 2025 at a cost of $400,000 (190334), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 376. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with the City of Southside Place to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city prisoners in Harris County jails through February 20, 2025 with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate per day.
- 377. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with the City of Nassau Bay to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city prisoners in Harris County jails through March 14, 2025 with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate per day.
- 378. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with the City of Spring Valley Village to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city prisoners in Harris County jails through February 20, 2025, with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate per day.
- 379. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Amazon Web Services, Inc. for cloud services for the County Clerk's Office for the period of July 18, 2024 - July 17, 2025 at a cost of $425,234, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 380. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with Lowe’s Home Center (OMNIA Partners Contract No. R192006) for maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies and related services for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 at an estimated cost of $800,000.
- 381. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional architectural and/or engineering services for Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District (240043).
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- 382. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for virtual high school diploma and workforce certificate program for the Public Library (240015).
- 383. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for Demand Response Energy Efficiency Program for Harris County (240082).
- 384. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for virtual reality equipment, implementation, training and support services for the Sheriff’s Office (230493).
- 385. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional engineering and design for Barrett Station Drainage Improvements for the Flood Control District (240074).
- 386. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for Dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District (240083).
- 387. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of a pedestrian bridge and various park improvements at Eisenhower Park and Deussen Park for Precinct 1 (240090).
- 388. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for asset and work order management for Universal Services (230510).
- 389. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for ocean marine insurance for ferryboats (230393).
- 390. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for vision insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District (240003).
- 391. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for camera system, network equipment, and cabling accessories for the Constable of Precinct 1 (Federal/Grant Funds) (240044).
- 392. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide program management, estimating, scheduling, and risk assessment services for the management of CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT Projects for the Flood Control District (240078).
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- 398. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only proposal and that the County Judge execute an agreement with RC Warner Consulting, LLC for cognitive behavioral intervention training for Public Health Services for the period of March 26, 2024 - March 25, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230440), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 404. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to First Class Units Inc in the amount of $489,480 for construction of four monuments within the Channelview and Northshore Community for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240014), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%.
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- 413. Request for approval of a The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) purchase on the basis of only quote from ABC Bus, Inc. in the amount of $980,792 for passenger buses for Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 415. Request for approval to reject the proposals received for Re-entry Capacity Supports Grant Program for Harris County, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (230183).
- 416. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for construction of a concrete pavilion at Arthur Storey Park in Precinct 4 and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (230322), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15%.
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- 417. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for kitchen and laundry equipment and installation at the HAY Center Foundation for the Office of the County Engineer, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (230433).
- 419. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with The Woodlands Township for utilization of current contracts, at no additional cost to the county.
- 420. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with The City of Galveston, Texas for utilization of current contracts, at no cost to the county.
- 421. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Ellis County, Texas for utilization of current contracts, at no cost to the county.
- 422. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with The National Development Council for Community Development Inc. dba National Development Council to update the language and services in the scope of services (Exhibit F) to the agreement for Treasury American Rescue Plan Act Affordable Housing Portfolio Program guidelines consulting services for the Community Services Department for the period of August 2, 2024 - August 1, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (220151), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 423. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Flintco, LLC in the amount of $12,279,189 for construction manager at risk for the construction of the 1111 Fannin renovation project for Harris County (Phase Task Order 2), and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220079), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 14.80%.
- 424. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to adopt a new rate for the price of meals available to County employees for inmate food services for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of September 25, 2022 - September 24, 2027, with no increase in the total contract amount (160297).
- 425. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Fort Bend Family Health Center, Inc. DBA Access Health in the additional amount of $17,390 to provide services to Ryan White Part A Rural Primary Care for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration (HRSA) for the period ending February 29, 2024 (230203), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 426. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with BakerRipley in the additional amount of $20,000; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, $18,687; Justice for All Immigrants, $18,690; KIND, Inc., $18,687; and YMCA of Greater Houston, $18,687 to update the payment structure for the vendor(s) for immigrant legal services fund for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 (230186), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 427. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The Montrose Center in the additional amount of $82,550 for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority Aids Initiative (MAI) Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period ending February 29, 2024 (210417), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 428. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC in the additional amount of $5,886 for aircraft insurance for the Sheriff's Office for the period of September 16, 2023 - September 16, 2024 (190188), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 429. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Kevin G. Smith, Ph.D. and Associates, P.C. in the additional amount of $127,500 for psychologist and/or psychiatrist examinations for the Sheriff's Office for the period of September 14, 2023 - September 13, 2024 (210086), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 430. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. for postmortem computed tomography scanning for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the extended period of April 25, 2025 - December 7, 2025, at no additional cost to the county (220157), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 431. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Precision Task Group, Inc. in the additional amount of $1,575,448 for additional services for ServiceNow implementation for a 3-1-1 constituent relationship management solution for Universal Services for the period of July 20, 2021 - July 20, 2026, in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract.
- 432. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to agreements with BakerRipley in the additional amount of $140,000; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, $140,000; Justice for All Immigrants, $140,000; and The Tahirih Justice Center, $0 for additional services and changes to the payment language for vendors for Immigration & Naturalization Services Fund for the Community Services Department for the period of October 10, 2023 - October 9, 2024 (230184), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 433. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with AtkinsRealis USA Inc. to amend payment bond requirement language for Information Technology (IT) consulting, recruitment and staff augmentation services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of October 10, 2023 - October 9, 2024, with no increase in the total contract amount (220313), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%.
- 434. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with multiple vendors to amend payment bond requirement for Information Technology (IT) consulting, recruitment and staff augmentation services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of October 10, 2023 - October 9, 2024, with no increase in the total contract amount (220313), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%.
- 435. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Layer 3 Communications, LLC in the additional amount of $1,224,518 to modify the equipment list and support services for next generation data center solution for Universal Services - Technology for the period of November 30, 2023 - November 29, 2024 (210088), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 436. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the additional amount of $3,000,000 for professional engineering services for the design of channel conveyance improvements and stormwater detention basins projects for the Flood Control District for the extended period of November 12, 2024 - March 31, 2028 (190198), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request.
- 437. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with R.G. Miller Engineers, Inc. in the additional amount of $4,000,000 for professional engineering services for the design of channel conveyance improvements and stormwater detention basins projects for the Flood Control District for the extended period of November 12, 2024 - June 30, 2028 (190198), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request.
- 438. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc. in the additional amount of $1,000,000 to allow for completion of the Arbor Oaks Detention Basin project for professional engineering services for the design of channel conveyance improvements and stormwater detention basins projects for the Flood Control District for the extended period of November 12, 2024 - December 31, 2026 (190198).
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- 439. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. in the additional amount of $2,000,000 for professional engineering services for the design of channel conveyance improvements and stormwater detention basins projects for the Flood Control District for the extended period of November 12, 2024 - June 30, 2026 (190198), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%, MWDBE Current Participation: 19%.
- 440. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Woolpert, Inc. in the additional amount of $6,000,000 to allow for completion of the Westador Stormwater Detention Basin, Hardy West Regional Stormwater Detention Basin and Greens Bayou Mid-Reach Channel Conveyance Improvements projects for professional engineering services for the design of channel conveyance improvements and stormwater detention basins projects for the Flood Control District for the extended period of November 12, 2024 - December 31, 2028 (190198).
- 441. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the additional amount of $2,000,000 for professional engineering services for the design of channel conveyance improvements and stormwater detention basins projects for the Flood Control District for the extended period of November 12, 2024 - September 30, 2027 (190198), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request.
- 442. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with BGE, Inc. in the additional amount of $1,000,000 to allow for completion of the Mercer Stormwater Detention Basin project for professional engineering services for the design of channel conveyance improvements and stormwater detention basins projects for the Flood Control District for the extended period of November 12, 2024 - January 31, 2028 (190198).
- 443. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with GenServe, LLC in the additional amount of $1,880,800 for preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, rental of emergency generators and related items for Harris County (220137), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 4%.
- 444. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. in the additional amount of $4,000,000 for professional engineering services for the design of channel conveyance improvements and stormwater detention basins projects for the Flood Control District for the extended period of November 12, 2024 - October 31, 2028 (190198), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%.
- 445. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Amtech Elevator Services in the additional amount of $135,899 for maintenance and repair of vertical transportation equipment for Harris County (190397), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 446. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Microsoft Corporation (DIR-CPO-4911) in the additional amount of $985,582 for additional services for Microsoft Enterprise support services for Universal Services - Technology for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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- 447. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Deaf Link, Inc. in the additional amount of $18,334 for additional services for emergency notification system for deaf, blind and hard of hearing residents for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the period of June 29, 2024 - June 28, 2025 (210034), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 448. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program agreement and a renewal option with Insight Public Sector in the additional amount of $438,271 for additional services for Veritas Access Software subscription for the Toll Road Authority for the period of July 6, 2024 - July 5, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 449. Request that the County Judge execute amendments with Legacy Community Health Services, Inc in the additional amount of $150,000 and Saint Hope Foundation, Inc, $100,573 for Ryan White Program Part A Minority AIDS Initiative and Ending the HIV Epidemic Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration through February 29, 2024 (220352).
- 451. Request for approval to extend a contract with Arnold Oil Company of Austin, LP for aftermarket automotive parts and related items for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (200376), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 452. Request for approval to correct the vendor name from Atkins North America, Inc. (as approved) to AtkinsRealis USA Inc. (corrected) for Information Technology (IT) consulting, recruitment and staff augmentation services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of October 10, 2023 - October 9, 2024 (220313), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%.
- 453. Request for approval to correct the amount for Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc. from $15,800,343 (as approved) to $15,908,026 (corrected) for roadway and facility management, inspection and maintenance (Section II) for the Toll Road Authority (200040), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 6.5%, MWDBE Current Participation: 1.16%.
- 454. Request for approval to correct the amount for Layer 3 Communications, LLC from $776,420 (as approved) to $775,482 (corrected) for next generation data center solution for Universal Services - Technology for the period of November 30, 2023 - November 29, 2024 (210088), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 455. Request for approval to extend a contract with Arnold Oil Company of Austin, LP for supplemental aftermarket automotive parts and related items for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (220031).
- 456. Request for approval to extend a contract with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for Microsoft enterprise products for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (00000454), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request.
- 457. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Resource Integrators in the amount of $180,000 for Peoplesoft benefits administrator support consultant through October 31, 2024 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
- 458. Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with Pivot Technology Service Corp (assignor) to Computacenter United States Inc. (assignee) for servers, software, support and related items for the period of March 24, 2024 - March 23, 2025 (200046), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 459. Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with Pivot Technology Service Corp (assignor) to Computacenter United States Inc. (assignee) for storage network area and object storage solution(s), appliances and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of July 20, 2023 - July 19, 2024 (210165), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 460. Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with Pivot Technology Service Corp (assignor) to Computacenter United States Inc. (assignee) for on-demand information technology project services for the period of July 8, 2023 - July 7, 2024 (180258), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 461. Request for approval of a professional services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Baylor College of Medicine in the amount of $395,004 for medical and administrative services at on-site medical clinic for the Children's Assessment Center through March 24, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 462. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Everbridge, Inc. in the amount of $164,600 for maintenance, software and support for the mass notification system manufactured by Everbridge, Inc. for the period of May 22, 2024 - May 21, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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- 463. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with ApexHR Strategies, LLC in the amount of $312,000 for training for the duties of Interim Chief People Officer for the Office of County Administration for the period of March 26, 2024 - March 25, 2025 with one (1) one-year renewal options.
- 464. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Federal Hall Policy Advisors, LLC in the amount of $192,702 for grant liaison services and assistance securing grant funds for Precinct 2 for the period of May 10, 2024 - May 9, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
- 465. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Forerunner Industries, Inc. in the amount of $100,000 for licensing, maintenance and support for Floodplain Management and Community Rating System (CRS) software for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of September 30, 2024 - September 29, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 466. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Adapco, Inc. for equipment, repair parts, and/or service Monitor IV, ULV Monitoring System for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 467. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Industrial Disposal Supply Co. for equipment, repair parts, and/or service & warranty for Tymco regenerative air sweepers for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 468. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Associated Supply Co., Inc. (ASCO) for equipment, repair parts, and/or service & warranty for Gradall verifications equipment for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 469. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with JusticeTrax, Inc. for software, warranty, and/or maintenance & support for the JusticeTrax LIMS-Plus software, iResults software and PathAssist software for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 470. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with King Ranch Ag & Turf for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for Tiger ditchers and mowers for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 471. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Midwest Tape, LLC for license access & sales, maintenance & support, and/or warranty for Hoopla digital library service for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 472. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with OverDrive, Inc. for license access & sales, maintenance & support and/or warranty for OverDrive, Inc. digital content materials for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 473. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Lonestar Prestress Manufacturing, Inc. for equipment for Static Cast Prestressed Concrete Sports Lighting Poles for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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- 474. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Carrier Enterprise, LLC for equipment, and/or repair parts for sales of Carrier residential equipment, light & commercial equipment for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 475. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Associated Supply Co., Inc. (ASCO) for OEM sales, repair parts, and/or service for Case construction equipment for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 476. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. for equipment, repair parts, and/or service & warranty for Vactor Sewer cleaning equipment for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 477. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with AXON Enterprise, Inc. for equipment, accessories for all verifications taser X-26 stun guns, and taser stun gun cartridges for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 478. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Pitney Bowes for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for all verifications Pitney Bowes products under warranty for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 479. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Southwest Solutions Group, Inc. for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for all verifications Mega Star powered files products for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 480. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Johnson Controls, Inc. for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for York air-conditioning equipment over 50 ton capacity for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 481. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Kinloch Equipment Sales for equipment, repair parts, and/or service warranty for Elgin Sweeper Company street sweepers for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 482. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Darr Equipment Co. for equipment, repair parts, and/or Service & warranty for Caterpillar Forklift equipment for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 483. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with HDP LTD. for repair parts for Trane Commercial, institutional and industrial air conditioning equipment for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 484. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Thermo King of Houston for equipment, repair parts, service & warranty for transport refrigeration and bus air conditioning units for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 485. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with LexisNexis Matthew Bender for all verifications texts published by LexisNexis Matthew Bender for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 486. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Gale Cengage Learning for all verifications titles published by Thorndike Press, a division of Gale Group, a part of Cengage learning packaged as standing orders with advertised pricing/discounts. This also include the imprints of Wheeler, Kennebec, and five star for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 487. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Houston Map Company - Key Maps for maps developed specific all verifications for Harris County requiring proprietary and unique grid overlays and copyrighted data for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 488. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Bibliotheca for maintenance, support, and/or warranty for the 3M self check and detection system equipment system for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 489. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for software/hardware, maintenance, and/or service/warranty for the Motorola SmartZone Astro 25 Trunked Radio System (Digital/Analog) for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 490. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Houston Recovery Center in the amount of $214,721 for peer recovery support assistance for the responsive interventions for change docket for the Administrative Office of the District Courts through February 28, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options.
- 491. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with International Business Machines Corporation for software and maintenance & support for International Business Machines (IBM)-Tririga Facility Center 8i Software for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 492. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Emphasys Computer Solutions for hosting and maintenance of affordable rental properties database for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 493. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with VOTEC Corporation for software and maintenance & support for the VEMACS Software System for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 494. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Tritek Systems, Inc. for software, accessories, warranty, and/or maintenance & support for the Tritek Duplicate Scanner for Mail-In ballot verifications equipment for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 495. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for software, maintenance & support, and/or warranty for ESRI software products for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 496. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with emocha Mobile Health, Inc. for software, warranty, and/or maintenance & support and sales of the Video Direclt Observed Therapy (VDOT) that includes a Video Recording and Transfer application (VRT) and a Client Management System (CMS) for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 497. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Bloomberg Finance L.P. for subscription for the Bloomberg Terminal for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 498. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with SS&C Technologies, Inc. for maintenance, support, and/or warranty for DBC Debt Manager Software for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 499. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Banks Environmental Data - A Division of The Banks Group for access to custom database for the Banks Environmental Data Hazmat Database of Federal and State Environmental Records for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 500. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with CovertTrack Group for sales, maintenance, support, & warranty, for CovertTrack Mapping product, CovertTrack Stealth lV, and Recon 2 Tracking devices with LE GPS tracking service for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 501. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Online Computer Library CTR Inc. for content access, maintenance, support, & warranty, for WorldShare Metadata, OCLC Cataloging, CONTENTdm, and WebDewey services for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 502. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Bamboo HR LLC for service Bamboo HR Software for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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- 503. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with LexisNexis Online Research Products and Services for sales, maintenance, support, & warranty, for Lexis Advance Including Patron Acess, Lexis for Microsoft Office, Litigation Profile Suite, SmartLinx Public Records Reports, and Courtlink for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 504. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with LexisNexis Online Research Products and Services for sales, maintenance, support, & warranty, for LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. online research products and services for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 505. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with CaseWorthy, Inc. for maintenance, support and/or warranty for the Empowered Solutions Group, Inc. (ESG)/Empowered Case Management (ECM) Software for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 506. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with CaseWorthy, Inc. for maintenance support and/or warranty for Hurricane Harvey Buy-Out Portal & Associated Services for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 507. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Courthouse Direct.com, Inc. for sales, maintenance & support, and/or warranty for TheCourthouseDirect.com Advanced Geo INDEX License for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 508. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with ContentActive, LLC for software development services for election ePollBooks (Phase III) maintenance for Electonic Medical Record System for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 509. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with FileOnQ, Inc. for software, maintenance and support, upgrades integration of the EvidenceonQ system for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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- 510. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Foray Technologies for maintenance, support and upgrades for HCSO for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 511. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Shiftwise for software updates maintenance and support of the Vendor Management System manufactured by Shiftwise for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 512. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Zoobean Inc. for license access & services for cloud database-hosted transportation software services for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 513. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Eccentex Corporation for software licenses maintenance services for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 514. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for repair, maintenance, and calibration services for chemical and life sciences instruments for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 515. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with QIAGEN, Inc. for investigation kits, reagents, and related supplies for QIAsymphony SP automated extraction platform for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 516. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with NMS for investigation kits, reagents, and related supplies unhide for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 517. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Agilent for equipment integration, repair parts, supplies, upgrades, software, maintenance, service, and warranty of chemical and life science instruments manufactured by Agilent Technologies for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 518. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Transcore for EZ Tag transponders for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 519. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with CorrecTek for services for maintenance for electonic medical record system for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 520. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with West Publishing Corporation d/b/a West, a Thomson Reuters business for product sales, maintenance & support, and/or warranty for Westlaw Next, CLEAR and West print products for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 521. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with NicheVision Forensics, LLC for software, maintenance & support, & warranty for STRmix software for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 522. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Johnson Control, Inc. for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for Mestasys Building AutoNation System for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 523. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Automated Logic Corporation for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for Automated Logic Building Automation Systems for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 524. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with William S. Hein & Company, Inc. for all text and CD-ROM published by William S. Hein & Company, Inc and Fred B. Rothmans & Company for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 525. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Johnson Control, Inc. for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for Simplex Grinnell Fire Alarm for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 526. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with World Book, Inc. for the print and digital texts, encyclopedias and dictionaries included in the attached sole source letter published by World Book, Inc for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 527. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with West Publishing Corporation for texts and CD-ROMS published by West Publishing Corporation, West Group, WESTLAW, and Thomson Reuters for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 528. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with CooperSurgical for paragard intrauterine copper contraceptive for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 529. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Mustang Machinery Company LTD for repair parts, service, and/or warranty work for caterpillar tractors as needed for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 530. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with West Publishing Corporation, dba West, A Thomson Reuters Business in the amount of $57,624 for library maintenance agreement for West print publication subscription for the County Attorney's Office for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2029, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 531. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with RMSYS, Inc. in the amount of $73,828 for equipment, repair parts, service and warranty for onsite water quality monitoring systems manufactured by RMSYS, Inc. for the period of April 27, 2024 - April 26, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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- 532. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with FCA North America Holding, LLC for repair parts, service, and/or warranty work for service net as needed for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 533. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with MJ Management Service for EZTransport System Enhancements, development, and support services for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 534. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Doggett Heavy Machinery for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for John Deere construction equipment for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 535. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Immunalysis Corporation (DBA) for investigation kits, Reagents and related supplies for QIAsymphony SP Automated Extraction Platform for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 536. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Life Technologies for maintenance and repair of proprietary products of separation, purification, quantification for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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- 537. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Remotec Inc for equipment, repair parts, and/or service warranty, and upgrades for ANDORS hazardous duty robots for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 538. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Lansdowne Moody Co for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for Kubota equipment for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 539. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Heil of Texas for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for Schwarze equipment as needed for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 540. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Ring Power Corporation for repair parts, service, and/or warranty work for The Rook Tactical Solutions equipment as needed for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 541. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Houston Freightliner & Western Star for repair parts, service, and/or warranty work on Freightliner and Western Star vehicles as needed for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 542. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Texas Bus Sales for repair parts, service, and/or warranty work on El Dorado Buses equipment as needed for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 543. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for repair parts, service, and/or warranty work for Pierce Manufacturing equipment as needed for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 544. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with QuickBase for sales & renewals, maintenance & support, and/or warranty for QuickBase Premier and QuickBase Platform for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 545. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Kronos Incorporated for maintenance and upgrade for time keeping at HCS for the period of March 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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- 546. Request for approval to allocate a total of $149,981 ($112,485-PSGP grant funds/$37,496-Houston Ship Channel Security District matching funds) from the FY2023 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) EMW-2023-PU-00012 to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for security enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 3 and its corresponding budget.
- 547. Request for approval to allocate a total of $171,000 ($128,250-PSGP grant funds/$42,750-Houston Ship Channel Security District matching funds) from the FY2023 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) EMW-2023-PU-00012 to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for security enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 4 and its corresponding budget.
- 548. Request for approval to allocate a total of $59,263 ($44,447-PSGP grant funds/$14,816-Houston Ship Channel Security District matching funds) from the FY2023 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) EMW-2023-PU-00012 to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for security enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 5 and its corresponding budget.
- 549. Request for discussion and possible action to create an exemption from Harris County ad valorem taxation of 100 percent of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child care facility, as defined in the Texas Tax Code.
- 603 Commissioner, Precinct 1
- 550. Request for an update from the County Attorney’s Office on the status of delinquent tax collections and the impact on property taxpayers.
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- 551. Request for the County Judge to execute an agreement with the Counties for Guaranteed Income to provide support for a community event in an amount not to exceed $6,000.
- 552. Request for approval to execute an agreement between Harris County and Houston Volunteer Lawyers to provide low-income individuals with access to services and information for free legal representation in civil legal matters.
- 553. Request for approval to execute an agreement between Harris County and Lone Star Legal Aid to provide low-income individuals with access to services and information for free legal representation in civil legal matters.
- 554. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus for Finnigan Community Center to serve as a site for a four-week summer enrichment camp for youth.
- 555. Request for approval to accept from Trees for Houston the donation of 33 trees, valued at $8,533.00, to be planted on April 11, 2024 at Bane Park.
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- 556. Request for approval to accept from Leadership Houston on behalf of the county the donation of drinking fountains and commemorative plaques valued at $21,220.
- 614 Commissioner, Precinct 3
- 557. Request for approval for the Monica Boyd Literacy Foundation to hold a fundraiser on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riley Chambers Community Center.
- 558. Request for approval of a concessionaire agreement with Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts for the maintenance and operation of the facility located at 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX.
- 559. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with the Timberwood Middle School Student Council for cleanup along the roadsides of Timber Forest Drive beginning at FM 1960 and ending at Atascocita Road for the term of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2026.
- 560. Request for approval of an agreement with EBR Enterprises to clear and remove invasive plant species from the Kickerillo Mischer Preserve.
- 561. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County Department of Education to host the CASE for Kids County Connections Summer Initiative for Young Audiences of Houston at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center.
- 562. Request for approval to pay for parking space rentals in the Congress Plaza garage in the amount of $6,480 for the period of March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025.
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- 563. Request for approval of a sponsorship to The Tejano Center for Community Concerns’ 5th Annual State of the Center Luncheon held at the Bayou City Event Center in an amount not to exceed $500.00.
- 564. Request for approval for Briarhills Property Owners Association to hold a neighborhood Fun Run on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Terry Hershey Park.
- 565. Request for approval for the Williams Syndrome Association, a 501(c)(3) charity, to hold an awareness walk at John Paul Landing Park on Saturday, April 17, 2024.
- 566. Request for approval for The Energy Corridor of Houston, a 501(c)(3), to host the 2024 eARTh Day Celebration at Terry Hershey Park on April 21, 2024.
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- 567. Request for approval for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance, a 501(c)(3) charity, to hold a family fun walk fundraiser in Terry Hershey Park on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
- 568. Request for approval for A Cure in Sight, a 501(c)(3) charity, to hold a 5K race fundraiser in Terry Hershey Park on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
- 569. Request for approval to accept from Louise Odogwu the donation of three prints by artist Sherry Hogan, valued at $190.00, to display at John Paul Landing Education Center.
- 570. Request for approval to accept from Theresa and Dereck Sandberg the donation of 16 volumes of the Birds of the World book collection, valued at $1,500.00, to be used at the Kleb Woods Nature Center.
- 571. Request for approval to accept from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department the donation of eight artificial fish habitats, valued at $4,124.92, to be installed at John Paul Landing Park.
- 572. Request for approval to update a position from temporary to part-time effective April 6, 2024.
- 573. Request for approval of one position effective April 6, 2024.
- 633 Public Hearings
- 574. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for a public hearing for approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled DREAMLAND PLACE SECTION 2 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 6 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
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- 575. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for a public hearing for approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled DREAMLAND PLACE SECTION 2 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 636 Transmittals
- 576. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a Current State report and two workplans related to the countywide strategic planning process.
- 577. 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.
- 578. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of January 29-March 10, 2024.
- 579. Transmittal by Human Resources & Risk Management of changes to classifications on certain positions.
- 580. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Skilled Construction Subs Unlimited, LLC, for Sidewalk Project - Waterford, Alief 6 and Danish Project - Rio Bonito, Job No. 23/0149, UPIN 21103N302930001, Precinct 4.
- 581. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with J Rivas Construction, LLC, for improvements in connection with Sidewalk Package 2 Phase 3 - 2022, Job No. 22/0064, UPIN 21103N304701, Precinct 4.
- 582. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Creacom Inc., for improvements in connection with Traffic Signal - Atascocita Rd at Blackstone Trails Dr., Job No. 21/0369, UPIN 22035MF2GC01, Precinct 3.
- 583. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Southwest Signal Supply, Inc., for Traffic Signal - Telge at Grant - 2022, Job No. 21/0369, UPIN 23103MF2TY01, Precinct 3.
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- 584. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Statewide Services, Inc. for improvements in connection with Westpark Drive - Pedestrian Undercrossing - 2019, Job No. 22/0324, UPIN 20103N30182, Precinct 4.
- 585. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Jerdon Enterprise LP, for improvements in connection with Addicks Clodine Road - Pedestrian Undercrossing - 2019, Job No. 21/0444, UPIN 20103N302903, Precinct 4.
- 586. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with GMJ Paving Company, LLC, for improvements in connection with Maintenance - BS2N Cloverleaf 2012, Job No. 22/0219, UPIN 22102MF2FH01, Precinct 2.
- 587. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of March 2024 Status Update for the 2018 Harris County Subdivision Drainage Improvement Program.
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- 588. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of Notices of Road and Bridge Log Changes to be Reflected in the Harris County Road Log and the Auditor’s Office Fixed Asset Group.
- 589. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a substantial completion certificate with Arrowstone Contracting, LLC, for the South Shaver Stormwater Detention Basin. (Sims Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-10, Project ID C506-01-00-E004, Job No. 21/0375, Precinct 2).
- 590. Transmittal by Universal Services of the Peoplesoft upgrade.
- 591. Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 4 of the 2023 Racial Profiling report for traffic citations submitted to the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
- 592. Transmittal by the Sheriff’s Office of an agreement with Beal Counseling Associates for the Stepping Stones to Mental Wellness trauma treatment program for female criminal offenders who have been victims and traumatized.
- 593. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the February 8, 2024 Business Court Meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
- 594. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the February 27, 2024 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
- 595. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the March 7, 2024 Business Court Meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
- 596. Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial report for the month of November 2023.
- 597. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s Amended November 2023 Report.
- 598. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of a new public restroom building and build-out with related site and utility improvements at Hutcheson Park for Precinct 1 (240064).
- 599. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of Pickleball Courts at Russ Poppe Family Park, I.T. May Park and Meyer Park for Precinct 3 (240068).
- 600. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for human remain pouches and related items for Harris County (240063).
- 601. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage sediment removal and disposal (North) and related items for the Flood Control District (240065).
- 602. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for extension of Mound Road from Greenhouse Road to East of Greenhouse Road for Precinct 3 (240076).
- 603. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for intersection improvements for W. Cypress Forest Drive at Cypresswood Drive - 2023 for Precinct 3 (240077).
- 604. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for janitorial and household products and related items for Harris County (240046).
- 605. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for reconstruction and widening of Telge Road Segment 4 from 1,650 feet North of Louetta Road to 1,780 feet North of Telge Ranch Road for Precinct 3 (240075).
- 606. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for peace officer services for the Supervised Visitation Program (SVP) for the Domestic Relations Office (240025).
- 607. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for repair and maintenance of existing subdivision infrastructures and related items for Harris County (240089).
- 608. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for intersection improvements for Vickery Street at Lauder Road for Precinct 2 (240084).
- 609. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for janitorial services for the Children’s Assessment Center (240071).
- 610. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement 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 (230383).
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- 611. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for on-call plumbing services at various locations for the Toll Road Authority (230391).
- 612. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of Scott Street Greenway Multi-Use Trail from Swingle Road to South Acres Drive for Precinct 1 (240066).
- 613. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for mowing and debris removal at Mason Creek Watershed for the Flood Control District (240061).
- 614. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for 750 Tourniquets & Rigid Case (240034).
- 615. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for medical supplies and related items for Harris County (230489).
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- 616. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for analytical balances for the Institute of Forensic Sciences (240026).
- 617. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for breaching kits for the Sheriff's Office (240041).
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- 618. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for discrete analyzer system for Pollution Control Services (240057).
- 619. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for inspection, preventative maintenance, repair and related items of storm water pump stations for the Flood Control District (230476).
- 620. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for self-containing breathing apparatus', cylinders, valve assemblies and related items for the Fire Marshal's Office (240067).
- 621. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement to provide and mail various communications and related items for Precinct 4 (240094).
- 622. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an amendment to an interlocal agreement and renewal option with Houston Recovery Center in the additional amount of $30,207 for additional services for substance abuse recovery coaches for the STAR Drug and Reintegration Courts for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025.
- 623. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Corrections Software Solutions, LP in the amount of $379,470 for Case Management System (CMS) for the period of February 12, 2024 - February 11, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request.
- 624. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $566,933.85 from the sale of surplus and confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and Houston Auto Auction for the period of January 1, 2024- January 31, 2024.
- 625. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $195,970.37 from the sale of surplus and confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and Houston Auto Auction for the period of February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024.
- 626. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened March 4, 11,18, and 25, 2024.
- 627. Transmittal by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 of traffic sign installations.
- 690 Executive Session
- 691 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.
- 628. Request by the County Judge for an Executive Session for the reappointment of Laurie Christensen to the position of Harris County Fire Marshal.
- 629. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Brandice Spencer, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Friends of County Pets Board for a term ending March 26, 2027.
- 630. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Veronica Chapa Gorczynski, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Gulf Coast Rail District Board for a term ending March 26, 2026.
- 631. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Laolu Davies Yemitan, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Housing Authority Board, Position 2, for a term ending March 26, 2026.
- 632. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Aisha Dennis, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris County Public Defender Board for a term ending March 26, 2028.
- 633. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible action on (a) job classifications and associated pay for the following department heads: Public Library, Pollution Control, Pretrial Services, Domestic Relations Office, and Office of Management and Budget related to pay equity issues, and (b) contracting for the conduct of a job evaluation for each department head reporting to the County Administrator.
- 634. 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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- 701 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.
- 636. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a report from the Harris County Women’s Commission related to their work and community vision tour.
- 637. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Elaine Morales, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Houston Land Bank Board for a term ending December 31, 2025.
- 638. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Eryn Roberts, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Industrial Development Corporation Board, Position 1, for a term ending March 26, 2026.
- 639. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Gerald Womack, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Housing Authority Board, Position 1, for a term ending March 26, 2026.
- 640. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of the following nominees from the Commissioner of Precinct 2 to the Board of Directors of Harris County Reinvestment Zone Number One: Flor Zarzoza, Position 1; Reyes T. Garcia Jr., Position 3; Deborah Foster, Position 5; Abel Garza, Position 7; and Domitilo Carlos Silva III, Position 9 and to serve as Chair, for terms ending March 26, 2026, and Rocio Witte, Position 2; Patti Sue Solomon Acosta, Position 4; Bob Beasley, Position 6; and Gilbert E. B. Hoffman, Position 8, for terms ending March 26, 2025.
- 641. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Commissioner Lesley Briones, with alternate delegate Roberto Treviño, as Harris County’s representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Policy Council for terms ending December 31, 2024.
- 642. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Estefania Ayala to the Harris County Essential Workers Board (HCEWB), Position 13, for a term ending March 26, 2027, as recommended by the board.
- 643. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for discussion and possible action for funding additional positions in the Law Enforcement Departments (HCSO and Constables).
- 644. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval for Harris County to convey real estate to the City of Houston, a home rule municipality and political subdivision, for tract 1, a 0.0086 water meter easement for the Precinct One Administration and Service Center-New Construction-2019 project and that the County Judge execute the Water Meter Easement, UPIN 20101MF1ET01, Precinct 1.
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- 645. Request by Universal Services for an Executive Session for discussion and possible action regarding the hiring process for IJIS Director.
- 646. Transmittal by Public Health Services of Harris County Public Health’s 2023 Annual Report.
- 647. Request by Public Health Services for approval of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Harris Health System to update the payment terms at no additional cost to the County.
- 648. Transmittal by the Veterans Services Department of a proposal for the creation of a Veterans Docket.
- 649. Request by Domestic Relations for approval to submit an updated Resolution to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for the FY 25 Family Victimization Services for Supervised Possession Program.
- 650. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Education Agency to increase the grant award by $31,858, with no required match, for the GY 2024 Title I-Part A Program.
- 651. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Education Agency to increase the grant award by $165,389, with no required match, for the GY 2024 Title I-Part D Program.
- 652. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Education Agency to increase the grant award by $2,960, with no required match, for the GY 2024 Title II-Part A Program.
- 653. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Education Agency to increase the grant award by $562, with no required match, for the GY 2024 Title IV-Part A Program.
- 654. Transmittal by the Sheriff’s Office of the Second Amendment to the Agreement between Harris County and Keep Enriching Youth Success of Houston (KEYS).
- 655. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to enter into an agreement with Rice University to provide Explosives Detection Canines and handlers to conduct explosives sweeps of Rice Stadium prior to Houston Roughnecks football games.
- 656. Request by the County Clerk for the County Judge to execute a ten-year lease agreement with Prologis Targeted U.S. Logistics Fund, L.P., and approval of FY 2024 funding in the amount of $1,239,516.10 for the new Elections Department facility at 15600 Morales, Houston, TX 77032, for the term of March 31, 2024-August 31, 2034.
- 657. Request by the District Clerk for approval to permanently adopt the change in the juror meal rate up to $15.00 for all days of service and a delivery fee not to exceed $15.00 for each vendor delivery trip when meals are delivered to the courtroom for Civil and Criminal jurors.
- 658. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Amendment to the Agreement between Harris County and Clarissa Kay Bauer, LLC.
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- 659. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Harris County to enter into a settlement agreement with J&S Water Company, LLC to resolve an environmental enforcement action and an administrative contested case hearing request related to the operation of a wastewater treatment facility at 23718 Rayford Road, Spring, Texas.
- 660. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing an Agreement with Peebles Law Firm, PLLC in connection with Maranda Lynn Odonnell, et al v. Harris County, Texas, et al; Civil Action No. 4:16-CV-1414; In the United States District Court for the Southern District.
- 661. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing an Agreement with Drumheller Hollingsworth & Monthy in connection with Maranda Lynn Odonnell, et al v. Harris County, Texas, et al; Civil Action No. 4:16-CV-1414; In the United States District Court for the Southern District.
- 662. Request by the County Attorney for approval of a settlement in connection with Harris County Flood Control District v. Juan C. Gaytan; Cause No. 1203601; In the Civil County Court at Law No. 2; CAO File #22EMD0228.
- 663. Request by the County Attorney for approval to file a Petition for Rulemaking with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting updated protectiveness reviews for standard air permits.
- 664. Request by the County Attorney to approve $300,000.00 deposit for interpleader action in Simone Teal, Individually and a/n/f of K.J., a minor and B.M., a minor v. Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2022-76118, in the 234th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas.
- 665. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s December 2023 Report.
- 669. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for public safety project 25 single and multi - band subscriber radios for Harris County for the period of March 26, 2024 - March 25, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230014), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 670. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $16,811,920 for Microsoft Enterprise products and services for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 with two (2) one-year renewal options, in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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- 672. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an agreement with Hayat A Kelil-Brown DBA Hayat Brown LLC in the amount of $500,000 for reposition properties consulting services for the Office of County Administration for the period of March 26, 2024 - March 25, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options.
- 673. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval to extend a contract with McGriff, Seibels, & Williams Inc. for ocean marine insurance for ferry boats for the extended period of April 22, 2024 - May 21, 2024, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (190020).
- 674. Request by the County Judge for an update, discussion, and possible action on the 2/8/2022 Commissioners Court motion that directed the County Administrator to complete a study to identify the potential cost impacts and savings of service consolidation in the management and administration of County park, community center, road and bridge, and fleet operations.
- 675. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution in support of the Biden Administration's Executive Order on the advancement of women's health research and innovation.
- 676. Request by the County Judge for approval to extend one position to February 28, 2025 for the Port Security Grant Program.
- 742 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- 677. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 that the County Judge execute a Chapter 381 performance agreement with Lone Star College for the purpose of promoting economic development in all or a portion of Harris County from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 in the amount not to exceed $125,000.
- 678. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for a discussion with the County Attorney on actions Harris County can take to protect Harris County residents against developers alleged to have committed deceptive trade practices and fraud.
- 679. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution celebrating the lifesaving actions of Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy Wooley.
- 680. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for a discussion and possible action on developing a Harris County employee survey.
- 681. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion on the Houston Police Department suspension of over 260,000 cases, and the impact that has on historic crime rates, courts, and the County Jail.
- 682. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to transfer $270,000.00 from the Precinct 4 General Fund budget to the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Precinct4Forward, in accordance with that certain Agreement between Harris County and Precint4Forward dated August 8, 2023.
- 749 Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
- 683. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a Data Use Agreement with the United Way of Greater Houston for diversion services that include case management and financial assistance.
- 751 Adjournment.
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- 818 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 17. PHS 1 Forum for Black Public Administrators 4/3-5/2024 Baltimore, MD $3,880 Grant 18. PHS 10 National WIC Association Education 4/6-11/2024 Chicago, IL $43,930 Grant & Training Conference 19. PHS 1 Urban Land Institute meeting 4/7-11/2024 New York, NY $3,075 Other 20. PHS 1 Anti-Fraud Conference 4/10-12/2024 Monterey, CA $3,032 Grant 21. PHS 6 Community Health Workers Sustainability 4/15-18/2024 Spokane, WA $9,540 Grant Summit 22. PHS 2 Reproductive Health Summit 4/24-26/2024 Columbia, SC $3,110 Grant 23. PHS 2 Law Practitioners Empowering Pub. Hlth. 4/29-5/2/2024 New Orleans, LA $5,410 Grant Through Law & Policy Conf. 24. PHS 2 Public Health Infrastructure Grant 5/6-10/2024 San Diego, CA $4,382 Grant Reverse Site Visit 25. PHS 2 Public Health Improvement Training 5/19-21/2024 New Orleans, LA $3,628 Grant Conference 26. PHS 1 Organization for Asepsis, Safety 5/29-6/2/2024 Tucson, AZ $3,414 Other & Prevention Conference 27. PHS 14 PHI*con & NACCHO360 Dual Conference 7/21-27/2024 Detroit, MI $7,660 Grant $44,370 Other 28. PHS 3 U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants 8/4-8/2024 Minneapolis, MN $9,165 Grant Refugee Health Conf. 29. HCD 1 National Training Institute procurement 4/14-18/2024 Long Beach, CA $2,390 Grant training 30. HCD 1 Uniting for universal representation 5/20-22/2024 Washington, DC $815 Grant training 31. HCD 1 ESRI User Conference 7/14-19/2024 San Diego, CA $2,970 Grant
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- 1406 County Judge
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- 1413 Commissioner, Precinct 1
- 1533 Executive Session
- 1549 Emergency/Supplemental items
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- 1647 Commissioners Court recessed at 3:47 P.M.
- 1648 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 4:04 P.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 1650 Commissioner Garcia arrived in-person at 4:05 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 1651 COVID-19
- 11. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the total amount of $3,891,457.17 to administer the Responsive Intervention Supports & Engagement (RISE) Program.
- 1657 County Administration
- 28. Request for discussion and possible action regarding Harris County jail population, staffing, conditions, and other issues.
- 30. Request for discussion and approval of a Community Safety and Justice Innovation Jail Infrastructure Planning and Governance framework.
- 1666 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 681. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion on the Houston Police Department suspension of over 260,000 cases, and the impact that has on historic crime rates, courts, and the County Jail.
- 1679 COVID-19
- 1683 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 1687 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 5:29 P.M. and returned at 5:34 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 1688 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 5:40 P.M. and returned at 5:41 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 1689 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 5:42 P.M. and returned at 5:44 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 1690 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 5:45 P.M. and returned at 5:46 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 1691 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 6:02 P.M. and returned at 6:07 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 1693 Management and Budget
- 1707 County Engineer
- 1713 Toll Road Authority
- 1716 Request for approval of the Visioning Hardy Downtown Connector Study Report and to move forward with the next steps of the project including request for qualifications solicitation of program management, design, and other professional services necessary to implement the project (Precincts 1 and 2). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 35%.
- 1718 Commissioners Court recessed at 6:24 P.M.
- 1719 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 7:04 P.M. All court members were present in-person.
- 1722 Public Health Services
- 238. Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. to establish a collaboration agreement to provide an ongoing immigration clinic at Legacy Community Health Services.
- 1726 Housing and Community Development
- 245. Request for approval of a Resolution of Non-Objection for the Arboretum Woodland Hills 4% Affordable Housing Tax Credit Project.
- 1728 Public Health Services
- 1733 Housing and Community Development
- 1738 Treasurer
- 1742 Purchasing
- 1779 Executive Session
- 1784 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 1795 County Administration
- 1798 Public Hearing for Item 574 was from 8:21 P.M. through 8:21 P.M.
- 1800 Public Hearing for Item 575 was from 8:22 P.M. through 8:22 P.M.
- 1802 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 8:22 P.M. for Items 634, 639, and 645.
- 1803 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 9:20 P.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, and Commissioner Ramsey were in-person.
- 1805 Commissioner Briones arrived in-person at 9:21 P.M. She did not miss any vote.
- 1814 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 1820 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 9:21 P.M. in honor of the folks in Baltimore. 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 March 26, 2024. On this the 4th day of June, 2024. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy