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Agenda — 615 items

1. 1 Public Notice
2. 2 January 26, 2024 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 24-0313
3. 3 Opening Prayer
4. 4 Senior Pastor Tiffany Chandler of St. John’s Downtown Church in Houston introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 1.
5. 5 Pledges of Allegiance
6. 6 Appearances before court
7. 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. 7 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a regular session at 10:08 A.M. All court members were present in-person.
9. 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.
10. 9 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the Court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
11. 11 County Engineer
12. 11 Resolutions
13. 12 Resolutions
14. 1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and extending appreciation to Patricia Shuff Hutchinson for 18 years of service to Harris County. 24-0659 approved Pass
15. 2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and extending appreciation to Jessica Deculus Cooper for over 31 years of service to Harris County. 24-0661
16. 2. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and extending appreciation to Jessica Deculus Cooper for over 31 years of service to Harris County. 24-0661 approved Pass
17. 3. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and extending appreciation to Ronald W. Campbell for 38 years of service to Harris County. 24-0662 approved Pass
18. 4. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution congratulating Melvin G. Spinks, P.E., as the 2024 Engineer of the Year in Harris County, Texas. 24-0663
19. 4. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution congratulating Melvin G. Spinks, P.E., as the 2024 Engineer of the Year in Harris County, Texas. 24-0663 approved Pass
20. 5. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating January 2024 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. 24-0665 approved Pass
21. 5. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating January 2024 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. 24-0665
22. 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution honoring the Hon. Harrison Gregg, Jr. for his decades of service to the County Attorney’s Office. 24-0637 approved Pass
23. 7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution proclaiming February 4, 2024 as Transit Equity Day in Harris County. 24-0638 approved Pass
24. 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution honoring the Hon. Harrison Gregg, Jr. for his decades of service to the County Attorney’s Office. 24-0637
25. 8. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Cindy Miller for her over 28-year career with Harris County. 24-0688 approved Pass
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27. 9. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Spay and Neuter Awareness Month in Harris County. 24-0689 approved Pass
28. 10. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution honoring the life of Jackie Burke Jr. 24-0693 approved Pass
29. 22 Emergency/Supplemental items
30. 11. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution celebrating the Chinese Community Center for its annual Lunar New Year Festival. 24-0698 approved Pass
31. 12. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing February as American Heart Month in Harris County. 24-0699 approved Pass
32. 405. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution honoring Street Art for Mankind and Lance Ware, Abigail Vance, Zacarias Tzul, Houston Atlee, Mina Quiroz, Antonio Guerrero, Beckanne Sisk, Naazir Muhammad, Jacqueline Aguierre and Deanna Lott for their contributions to public art in Harris County. 24-0744
33. 13. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring Khai Trí Academy for its 10th anniversary. 24-0700 approved Pass
34. 25 Resolutions
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36. 7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution proclaiming February 4, 2024 as Transit Equity Day in Harris County. 24-0638
37. 28 COVID-19
38. 8. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Cindy Miller for her over 28-year career with Harris County. 24-0688
39. 14. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of guidelines for the Clean Streets, Safe Neighborhoods Civic Art Initiative, including an allocation of $3 million from the FLEX Fund (1040). 24-0526 approved Pass
40. 15. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to transfer remaining Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA2) grant funds in the estimated amount of $3,000,000 to the Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD), and for HCDD to assume ERA2 program management and implementation. 24-0596 approved Pass
41. 30 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 11:13 A.M. and returned at 11:39 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
42. 16. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval of an American Rescue Plan Act grant funded study report prepared by Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. for Westfield Estates sanitary sewer project for the Office of the County Engineer, UPIN 23208MF2XZ01, Precinct 2. 24-0443 approved Pass
43. 17. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to appropriate $337,546 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support Clean Streets, Safe Neighborhoods projects including an allocation to cover labor expenses on an as needed basis. 24-0450 approved Pass
44. 32 Resolutions
45. 18. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to appropriate $31,988,154.00 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support wastewater improvements for the Westfield Estates Sanitary Sewer System Construction project. 24-0449 approved Pass
46. 9. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Spay and Neuter Awareness Month in Harris County. 24-0689
47. 19. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, for one (1) fee simple tract for the public project known as Sanitary Sewer System Construction - Westfield Estates - 2023, for the purpose of construction of Westfield Estates wastewater system, UPIN 23208MF2XZ01, Precinct 2. 24-0434 approved Pass
48. 10. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution honoring the life of Jackie Burke Jr. 24-0693
49. 20. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval to submit an application to the Powell Foundation for grant funds in the amount of $75,000, with no required match, for the 2024-25 Families Understanding Early Learning (FUEL) Program. 24-0540 approved Pass
50. 11. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution celebrating the Chinese Community Center for its annual Lunar New Year Festival. 24-0698
51. 21. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of two positions effective February 10, 2024 and American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery funds in the amount of $818,100 for internal resources in support of implementation and administration of ARPA programs in the Jobs & Education portfolio. 24-0714 approved Pass
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53. 22. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to extend the grant end date to May 31, 2026 for the Harris Cares Embrace HOPE grant. 24-0607 approved Pass
54. 23. Request by Public Health Services for approval of the Order to Abate a Public Nuisance at multiple locations in Precincts 2, 3, and 4 under The American Rescue Plan Act-Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program. 24-0428 approved Pass
55. 24. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a memorandum of understanding with United Way of Greater Houston for diversion services that include case management and financial assistance. 24-0667 approved Pass
56. 12. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing February as American Heart Month in Harris County. 24-0699
57. 25. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of change orders 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 for the HAY Center Project and to increase the construction contract with Arch-Con Corporation from $23,879,532.01 to $24,050,607.34, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 35%. 24-0408 approved Pass
58. 26. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to allocate $92,250 in FLEX funds to support the needs of current and former foster youth receiving services through the HAY Center. 24-0586 approved Pass
59. 41 Commissioner, Precinct 4
60. 27. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with School Readiness Consulting, LLC for early learning quality networks evaluation for Harris County for the period of January 30, 2024 - December 31, 2026 (230257), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-0380 approved Pass
61. 28. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval to reject the response(s) received for professional architectural and/or engineering services for feasibility and design of the Castlewood Subdivision Wastewater System for the Office of the County Engineer, and that the project be readvertised at a later date (220100). 24-0438 approved Pass
62. 29. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to a public health and safety exemption agreement with Forensic Pathology Labs, PLLC to update the agreement-type for medical examiner services for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of August 2, 2023 - September 30, 2024, with no increase in the total contract amount. 24-0352 approved Pass
63. 30. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The RAND Corporation dba The RAND Policy Research Corporation to rename the department to reflect that the County is acting by and through the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity in the agreement(s) for monitoring and evaluation of the short-and-long term casual impacts of programs and interventions to be funded by the Early Childhood Impact Fund for the period of February 21, 2023 - February 20, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (200333). 24-0430 approved Pass
64. 46 County Administration
65. 46 Resolutions
66. 31. Request for discussion and possible action regarding Harris County jail population, staffing, conditions, and other issues. 24-0275 no action
67. 32. Request for approval to transfer a position from Fund 1045 to Fund 1000 effective February 10, 2024. 24-0421 approved Pass
68. 49 Management and Budget
69. 13. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring Khai Trí Academy for its 10th anniversary. 24-0700
70. 33. Request for a presentation and discussion on the FY24 1st Quarter budget projections. 24-0487 no action
71. 34. Request for discussion and possible action on the FY25 Budget Calendar. 24-0419 no action
72. 51 Executive Session
73. 35. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest. 24-0477 approved Pass
74. 36. Request for approval of an Order approving proceedings to authorize Harris County, Texas, Toll Road First Lien Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2024A including the preparation of financing and offering documents and the publication of notice; approving the engagement of professionals in connection with the foregoing; and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto. The foregoing Order includes authorization of the engagement of Co-Bond Counsel and Co-Disclosure Counsel pursuant to engagement letters under which Harris County will obtain specialized legal services in connection with the issuance of the above referenced bonds, based on the demonstrated competence and qualifications of such firms; finding that (i) such legal services require specialized expertise and experience in municipal finance, federal tax law and federal and state securities laws and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the County, (ii) such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice under a contract providing for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the County will not be obligated to pay any legal fees until the successful closing of the contemplated transactions and (iii) entering into contingent fee contracts for legal services is in the best interest of the residents of the County because such firms will only be paid in the event that the contemplated transactions are completed and successfully closed. MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%. 24-0513 approved Pass
75. 37. Request for approval to pay the February 2024 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) debt payments and to wire payments to the paying agent on the scheduled payment date of February 15, 2024. 24-0402 approved Pass
76. 38. Request for approval to repay a portion of the outstanding Commercial Paper Notes, Series A-1 in a maximum amount of $27 million and Commercial Paper Notes, Series D in a maximum amount of $24 million. 24-0403 approved Pass
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78. 39. Request for approval of an Order authorizing various actions to engage one or more dealers for the Harris County Flood Control District Limited Tax Commercial Paper Notes, Series H and Series H-2 and the Harris County, Texas, Toll Road First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes, Series K, including the preparation of offering documents and the approval of Commercial Paper Dealer Agreements; and making other provisions regarding such notes, and matters incident thereto; containing other matters relating thereto. The foregoing Order includes authorization of the engagement of Note Counsel pursuant to an engagement letter under which Harris County will obtain specialized legal services in connection with the engagement of one or more dealers, based on the demonstrated competence and qualifications of such firm; finding that (i) such legal services require specialized expertise and experience in municipal finance, federal tax law and federal and state securities laws and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the County, (ii) such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice under a contract providing for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the County will not be obligated to pay any legal fees until the closing of the contemplated matter and (iii) entering into a contingent fee contract for legal services is in the best interest of the residents of the County because such firm will only be paid in the event that the contemplated matter is completed and closed. 24-0401 approved Pass
79. 40. Request for approval of the seventh amendment between Harris County and The Harris Center to allow for the lump sum payment of The Harris Center’s FY24 budget allocation. 24-0415 approved Pass
80. 41. Request for discussion and possible action on proposed supplemental budget appropriations across multiple departments. 24-0489 approved Pass
81. 42. Request for approval to negotiate for the purchase of a facility and surrounding land at 8319 Thora Ln, Spring, Texas. 24-0491 approved Pass
82. 59 Fire Marshal
83. 43. Request for approval to negotiate for the acquisition of an additional parking garage near the County’s properties at 1111 Fannin and 1010 Lamar, Houston, TX. 24-0492 approved Pass
84. 44. Request for approval to add three job codes for Budget Analysts allowing for career growth within the department effective February 10, 2024. 24-0388 approved Pass
85. 45. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 24-0643 approved Pass
86. 62 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 12:15 P.M. and returned at 12:18 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
87. 63 Commissioners Court recessed at 12:48 P.M.
88. 64 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:20 P.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
89. 66 Human Resources and Risk Management
90. 66 Commissioner Garcia arrived in-person at 2:21 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
91. 46. 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 $208,297 and two workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $2,868; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $49,819; denial of 106 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute two releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $4,297 in connection with property damage claims. 24-0490 approved Pass
92. 47. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions. 24-0494 approved Pass
93. 68 County Clerk
94. 69 County Engineer
95. 48. Request for approval to execute an amendment with Cobb Fendley and Associates, Inc in connection with Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 adding $896,081.00, UPIN 19101MF14201, Precinct 2. Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-0584 approved Pass
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97. 49. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Atser, LP in the amount of $453,988.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Treaschwig Road A (Phase 1) from 1,000’ west of Aldine Westfield Rd to west of Cypress Creek - 2014, UPIN 14104MF08X01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 24-0651 approved Pass
98. 50. Request for approval of a change in contract with SER Construction Partners LLC, in connection with Crosby Lynchburg Road Phase 3, adding 50 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $406,613.93, Job No. 21/0059-7, UPIN 17102MF0MV01, Precincts 2 & 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-0631 approved Pass
99. 51. Request for approval of a change in contract with WadeCon, LLC, in connection with Airline Drive from West Gulf Bank Road to West Road, adding 73 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $381,601.80, Job No. 21/0350-4, UPIN 19101MF0YA01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWDBE Current Participation: 4.34%. 24-0633 approved Pass
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101. 52. 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 $284,514.33, Job No. 21/0199-3, UPIN 201033952821, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWDBE Current Participation: 6.69%. 24-0630 approved Pass
102. 53. Request for approval to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Woolpert Inc. for Construction Phase Services in the amount of $282,602.98 in connection with E132-00-00 Mitigation Project - 2020, UPIN 21090MF22E01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 24-0580 approved Pass
103. 54. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Geotest Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $277,763.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for E132-00-00 Mitigation Project - 2020, UPIN 21090MF22E01, Precinct 3. MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 24-0578 approved Pass
104. 55. Request for approval of a change in contract with D & W Contractors, Inc in connection with Fountainview Sec 1 & 2 Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with an addition in the amount of $246,078.00, Job No. 22/0415-1, UPIN 19101MF12F01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 28%, MWDBE Current Participation: 54.6%. 24-0573 approved Pass
105. 77 Management and Budget
106. 56. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Binkley and Barfield, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $240,000 for Professional On-Call Engineering Services as may be needed in connection with various engineering projects, UPIN 24101MF39T01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWDBE Current Participation: 20%. 24-0505 approved Pass
107. 57. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ and Associates, Inc. d/b/a EHRA in the amount of $227,839.42 for Professional Engineering Services to provide improvements to Treaschwig Rd A (Phase 1) from 1,000' west of Aldine Westfield Rd to west of Cypress Creek, UPIN 14104MF08X01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 9.03%. 24-0650 approved Pass
108. 58. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Costello LLC, in the amount of $223,423.02 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Cypress North Houston Rd - from Perry Rd to Jones Rd - 2014, UPIN 15104MF0CD01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Current Participation: 12.43%. 24-0628 approved Pass
109. 59. Request for approval of a change in contract with Triple B Services, LLP, in connection with Asphalt Reconstruction Project - Aldine-Westfield Rd. Corridor - 2022, adding 25 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $144,210.00, Job No. 22/0440-1, UPIN 22101MF2J701, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 32.10%. 24-0646 approved Pass
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111. 60. Request for approval to execute an agreement with IEA Inc. in the amount of $141,435.50 for professional engineering services for a new traffic signal with pedestrian related appurtenances at the intersection of Dell Dale Street at Hidden Park Drive, UPIN 24035MF33Y01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 67.26%. 24-0613 approved Pass
112. 61. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Traf-IQ Inc. in the amount of $136,404.00 for Professional Engineering Services to rebuild a traffic signal at the intersection of Fairbanks North Houston Rd. at West Little York Rd., UPIN 23101MF2S301, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 24-0585 approved Pass
113. 62. Request for approval of a change in contract with DVL Enterprises, LLC in connection with Final Construction of Prestonwood Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements, adding 199 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $130,439.36, Job No. 21/0371-2, UPIN 19104MF16Q01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 23%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0.04%. 24-0569 approved Pass
114. 63. Request for approval to execute an agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC in the amount of $123,318.00 for Professional Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing services of Northpointe Blvd Segment 2 Drainage Improvements, from Northpointe Ridge Lane to Northpointe Terrace Drive, Job No. 23/0411, UPIN 20104MF1BQ01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 24-0653 approved Pass
115. 64. Request for approval of an agreement with IEA Inc., in the amount of $90,054.38 for the Construction Phase Services of Northpointe Blvd Segment 2, from Northpointe Ridge Lane to Northpointe Terrace Drive, Job No. 23/0411, UPIN 20104MF1BQ01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. 24-0652 approved Pass
116. 65. Request for approval of a change in contract with SER Construction Partners LLC, in connection with Crosby Lynchburg Road Phase 3, adding 10 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $89,323.98, Job No. 21/0059-8, UPIN 17102MF0MV01, Precincts 2 & 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A -project was awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program. 24-0632 approved Pass
117. 66. Request for approval of a professional services agreement with Quiddity Engineering, LLC for Construction Phase Services in the amount of $85,999.30 for the Recovery and Resiliency Division (RRD) Crosby Township/MUD Drainage Improvements - 2018 , UPIN 19102MF12Q01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%. 24-0579 approved Pass
118. 67. Request for approval of a change in contract with Royal Oaks Enterprises, LLC, in connection with East Aldine Town Center - Bethany Lane, adding 87 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $82,772.26, Job No. 22/0390-2, UPIN 21035MF1YB01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15%, MWDBE Current Participation: 23.45%. 24-0634 approved Pass
119. 68. Request for approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for Construction Phase Services in connection with Fry Road (PY 2022)- Undercrossing, in the amount of $69,292.38, UPIN 21103N307130001, Job No. 23/0385, Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-0654 approved Pass
120. 69. Request for approval to execute an agreement with SCIENTECH ENGINEERS INC in the amount of $66,724.99 for Construction Phase Services in connection with K500-01-00 Detention Basin Expansion Project - 2021, UPIN 22208MF2CS01, Precinct 3. Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-0576 approved Pass
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122. 70. Request for approval of a change in contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc in connection with final construction of Tall Pines Addition Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding 101 calendar days with an addition in the amount of $65,690.37, Job No. 21/0328-4, UPIN 19103MF16B01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15%, MWDBE Current Participation: 16.07%. 24-0566 approved Pass
123. 71. Request for approval to amend a professional services agreement with PGAL, Inc. for Construction Phase Services in the amount of $49,858.94 for the Recovery and Resiliency Division (RRD) Barrett Station (Phase 2 - Barrett Settlement & St. Charles Place) Subdivision Drainage Improvements, UPIN 19102MF14Q01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 31%. 24-0567 approved Pass
124. 72. Request for approval of a change in contract with Frost Construction Company, Inc., in connection with the Baldwin Boettcher Library Mitigation (Harvey) with an addition in the amount of $28,431.79, Job No. 22/0424-2, UPIN 18035MF0WG01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%. 24-0629 approved Pass
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126. 73. Request for approval of a change in contract with R Construction Civil, LLC in connection with Cimarron Secs 2, 3, 4, and 5 Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding one calendar day with an addition in the amount of $15,200.00, Job No. 22/0201-2, UPIN 19103MF15V01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 22.31%, MWDBE Current Participation: 28.45%. 24-0574 approved Pass
127. 74. Request for approval of a change in contract with Statewide Traffic Signal Co., in connection with final construction of Intersection Improvement - Spring Cypress Rd at Ella Blvd - 2019, adding 123 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $938.89, Job No. 21/0369-1, UPIN 20104MF1BW01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17.50%, MWDBE Current Participation: 18.85%. 24-0570 approved Pass
128. 75. Request for approval of a change in contract with GLM Contracting, Inc., in connection with final On-Call - Construction - General Civil, Precinct 3 - 2021, adding eight calendar days, Job No. 22/0019-1, UPIN 22103MF2E401, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%, MWDBE Current Participation: 19.07%. 24-0647 approved Pass
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130. 76. Request for approval of a change in contract with Site and Field Enterprise, LLC, in connection with the Playground Fall Surface Replacement - Precinct One - 2022, Job No. 22/0408-1, UPIN 23101MF2QB01, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 24-0648 approved Pass
131. 77. Request for approval of a change in contract with Brookstone, LP., in connection with Precinct One Administration and Service Center-New Construction-2019, with an addition in the amount of $89,972.00, Job No. 21/0309-7, UPIN 20101MF1ET01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%. 24-0649 approved Pass
132. 78. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Towne Lake Management District (District) for Non-Standard Maintenance in connection to stamped stained pavers installation in various locations in the District, EPermits Project Number: 2107150016, 2108060056, 2108060060 and 2202100026, Precinct 3. 24-0442 approved Pass
133. 79. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. and Harris County Flood Control District for financing, construction, and maintenance of the Hill at Sims within the City of Houston, UPIN 22101MF2H601, Precinct 1. 24-0497 approved Pass
134. 80. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 504 in connection with road construction along Madera Run Parkway from East of Radura Road to West of Hickory Arroyo Drive, UPIN 24103MF36Z01, Precinct 3. 24-0522 approved Pass
135. 81. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 582 for Westhaven Manor Section 2, Precinct 4. 24-0581 approved Pass
136. 287. Request for approval for the County Judge to execute an agreement with Unbiased Consulting, LLC for case management solution consulting services for the County Attorney's Office through April 25, 2024 at a cost of $97,200 (210405), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0447
137. 82. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Memorial Hills Utility District for project funding share of the total Project cost in connection with Memorial Hills Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 project, UPIN 19104MF12P01, Precinct 1. 24-0620 approved Pass
138. 83. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston for Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) to take the asset and be the owner of the pedestrian and bike bridge with the connecting trails designed and constructed by Harris County, over White Oak Bayou (HCFCD Unit E100-00-00) from Oakbrook Greenspace to De Soto Street, Precinct 1. 24-0657 approved Pass
139. 84. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for the Harris County Flood Control District for the public project known as Q130-00-00 Channel Improvement PER and Design - Q130-00-00-E001, tract Q130-00-00-03-005.0, for $392,105.00 which is $74,405.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 21090MF22W01, Precinct 3. 24-0423 no action
140. 106 Executive Session
141. 85. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County for the public project known as Harris County Precinct Three for LMI Sidewalks and Trail Project (Phase 2), tract number 5A, for $763.00 which is $394.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 22103MF2E801, Precinct 3. 24-0424 approved Pass
142. 86. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County for the public project known as Harris County Precinct Three for LMI Sidewalks and Trail Project (Phase 2), tract number 5B, for $1,483.00 which is $771.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 22103MF2E801, Precinct 3. 24-0426 approved Pass
143. 87. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County Toll Road Authority for the public project known as Hardy Toll Road at Beltway 8 Interchange, tract number 428:11, for $9,082.00 which is $5,718.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 130505R131, Precinct 2. 24-0427 approved Pass
144. 88. Request for approval for Harris County Toll Road Authority to convey real estate to Texas Water Utility L.P., a Texas limited partnership for tract 1, a 0.0025-acre Access Easement for Water Maintenance and Control, for the Site Construction of East Aldine Camp project and that the County Judge execute the Access Easement for Water Maintenance and Control, UPIN 24050MF36W01, Precinct 2. 24-0433 approved Pass
145. 89. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Nash FM 529, LLC, Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $3,695.00 for Elyson Sec 37, Precinct 4. 24-0464 approved Pass
146. 90. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Nash FM 529, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $4,885.00 for Elyson Sec 42, Precinct 4. 24-0467 approved Pass
147. 112 County Engineer
148. 91. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Nash FM 529, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $3,770.00 for Elyson Sec 43, Precinct 4. 24-0468 approved Pass
149. 92. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for KB Home Lone Star, Inc., a Texas Corporation in the amount of $3,760.00 for Katy Manor South Sec 1, Precinct 4. 24-0469 approved Pass
150. 93. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Acorn Meadow Partners, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,310.00 for Acorn Meadow, Precinct 1. 24-0470 approved Pass
151. 94. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for LGI Homes-Texas, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,220.00 for Bauer Sunlight Drive Street Dedication Sec 2, Precinct 4. 24-0471 approved Pass
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153. 95. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, a Maryland Limited Liability Partnership in the amount of $2,300.00 for Bridgeland Mason Road at Water Haven Park Drive Street Dedication, Precinct 3. 24-0472 approved Pass
154. 96. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for JEN Texas IX, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of $1,980.00 for Hayden Lakes Drive at Bentridge Manor Lane Street Dedication, Precinct 3. 24-0473 approved Pass
155. 97. Request for approval of plat Springwoods Village District Sec 6. Consultant, C. L. DAVIS AND COMPANY, Precinct 3. 24-0498 approved Pass
156. 98. Request for approval of plat Westside Truck And Trailer Section 1. Consultant, JEFFREY MOON & ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 3. 24-0499 approved Pass
157. 120 Executive Session
158. 99. Request for approval of plat Elena Fruit And Cotton Farms Unit C Partial Replat Alan And Pat Arnold. Consultant, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, Precinct 2. 24-0500 approved Pass
159. 382. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Jim Robinson, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 3, to the Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for a term ending December 31, 2024. 24-0682
160. 100. Request for approval of plat Jagdamba Development. Consultant, ADVANCE SURVEYING, INC., Precinct 2. 24-0501 approved Pass
161. 384. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Patrick Mandapaka and alternate Susan Fraser, nominees from the County Judge, to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending January 31, 2025. 24-0739
162. 101. Request for approval of plat Legacy Park On Nanes Road Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $5,655.00. Consultant, DHI ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 1. 24-0502 approved Pass
163. 385. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Ingrid Robinson, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Hospital District Board of Trustees, dba Harris Health System Board, Position 1, for a two-year term, effective January 30, 2024 and ending January 30, 2026. 24-0720
164. 102. Request for approval of plat Sheldon Ridge Sec 12 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,085.00. Consultant, IDS ENGINEERING GROUP, Precinct 1. 24-0503 approved Pass
165. 386. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of James Lykes, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Board of Trustees for a term ending January 30, 2026. 24-0721
166. 103. Request for approval of plat Betka Road Street Dedication Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,260.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 24-0506 approved Pass
167. 387. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Dr. Robin E. Gearing, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Board of Trustees for a term ending January 30, 2026. 24-0722
168. 104. Request for approval of plat Binford Creek Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $6,750.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 4. 24-0507 approved Pass
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170. 105. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Peek Road Street Dedication Sec 4 Replat No 1 And Extension with a financial surety in the amount of $2,020.00. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED, INC., Precinct 4. 24-0508 approved Pass
171. 106. Request for approval of plat Capital RV and Boat Tomball. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED, INC., Precinct 4. 24-0509 approved Pass
172. 388. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Commissioner Adrian Garcia to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) General Assembly and Board of Directors for a term ending December 31, 2024. 24-0738
173. 107. Request for approval of plat Gentle Shadow Drive Street Dedication with a financial surety in the amount of $2,440.00. Consultant, PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS, Precinct 4. 24-0510 approved Pass
174. 108. Request for approval of plat Houston Waste Site. Consultant, CAMPBELL GEODETICS, Precinct 4. 24-0511 approved Pass
175. 130 Emergency/Supplemental items
176. 109. Request for approval of plat Jubilee Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,720.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 24-0512 approved Pass
177. 110. Request for approval of plat Jubilee Sec 9 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,800.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 24-0516 approved Pass
178. 405. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution honoring Street Art for Mankind and Lance Ware, Abigail Vance, Zacarias Tzul, Houston Atlee, Mina Quiroz, Antonio Guerrero, Beckanne Sisk, Naazir Muhammad, Jacqueline Aguierre and Deanna Lott for their contributions to public art in Harris County. 24-0744
179. 111. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairie Refuge Crossing Reserve. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 24-0704 approved Pass
180. 112. Request for approval of plat Cervenka Landing. Consultant, COBALT ENGINEERING AND INSPECTIONS, LLC, Precinct 3. 24-0705 approved Pass
181. 113. Request for approval of plat Groves Gramina Apartments. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 24-0706 approved Pass
182. 114. Request for approval of plat Groves Sec 42 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,140.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 24-0707 approved Pass
183. 136 Public Hearing for Item 342 was from 3:13 P.M. through 3:13 P.M.
184. 115. Request for approval of plat Plaza 99 Amra. Consultant, HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 4. 24-0709 approved Pass
185. 116. Request for approval of plat McAlister Opportunity Fund 2012 Sec 1. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 4. 24-0708 approved Pass
186. 117. Request for approval of plat Swift Franz Pro. Consultant, ADVANCE SURVEYING, INC., Precinct 4. 24-0710 approved Pass
187. 118. Request for approval of plat Tomball ISD Juergen Road Educational Campus with a financial surety in the amount of $5,555.00. Consultant, WEST BELT SURVEYING, INC., Precinct 4. 24-0711 approved Pass
188. 140 Public Hearing for Item 343 was from 3:14 P.M. through 3:14 P.M.
189. 119. Request for approval of plat Willowcreek Ranch Sec 11. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 4. 24-0712 approved Pass
190. 120. Request for approval to conduct one HazMobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event in each Precinct on any date prior to August 1, 2024, at a cost not to exceed $60,000, in accordance with Harris County's Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Stormwater Permit, Countywide. 24-0587 approved Pass
191. 121. Request that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish March 5, 2024 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat entitled DREAMLAND PLACE SECTION 2 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 24-0619 approved Pass
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193. 122. Request that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish March 5, 2024 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat entitled DREAMLAND PLACE SECTION 2 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 6 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 24-0621 approved Pass
194. 123. Request for approval of Study Report prepared by Woolpert Inc. for E132-00-00 Mitigation Project - 2020, UPIN 21090MF22E01, Precinct 3. 24-0617 approved Pass
195. 124. Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by SCIENTECH ENGINEERS INC for K500-01-00 Detention Basin Expansion Project - 2021, UPIN 22208MF2CS01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-0622 approved Pass
196. 125. 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 1995 ½ S Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77450 (intersection of South Fry Road and Highland Knolls Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 22104MF2JX01, Precinct 4. 24-0625 approved Pass
197. 126. 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 19934 ½ Bridgeland Creek Parkway, Cypress, TX 77433 (Intersection of Bridgeland Creek Parkway and Bridgeland High School Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 3. 24-0626 approved Pass
198. 127. 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 9155 ½ Queenston Boulevard, Houston, TX 77095 (Detention Basin Enhancement Program - Goforth - 2021) for electrical power serving a pump station, UPIN 21103N306330001, Precinct 3. 24-0666 approved Pass
199. 128. Request for approval of a Mutual Termination Agreement with Gunda Corporation, LLC for improvements to the Westgreen Boulevard Segment 1 - from Morton Road to Clay Road Project, Precinct 4 (Previously Precinct 3), UPIN 211033961530014, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-0655 approved Pass
200. 129. Request for approval to release retainage to The Gonzalez Group, LP., in connection with the Administration Building 1st Floor Commissioner’s - Court Remodel/Relocation, in the amount of $227,850.75, Job No. 22/0057-7, UPIN 20035MF1ER01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWDBE Current Participation: 48%. 24-0656 approved Pass
201. 130. Request for approval to release partial retainage to Horizon International Group, LLC., in connection with the George H. W. Bush Community Center in the amount of $118,885.05, Job No. 21/0159, UPIN 19104MF16U01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-0658 approved Pass
202. 131. Request for approval to negotiate with Consor Engineers LLC for Professional Engineering Services for the design of Bridge Repair - Stuebner Airline Rd Bridge K100 - 2024, UPIN 24103MF3A801, Precinct 3. 24-0338 approved Pass
203. 132. Request for approval to negotiate with IDCUS Inc. for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Sidewalk - Bissonnet St, UPIN 24104MF38T01, Precinct 4. 24-0679 approved Pass
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205. 133. Request for approval to negotiate with MBCO Engineering LLC for Professional Engineering Services for the study and design of Stockdick School Road - Porter Road to Peek Road project, UPIN 24104MF3A101, Precinct 4. 24-0680 approved Pass
206. 134. Request for approval to negotiate with AGHA Engineering LLC for Professional Engineering Services for the study and design of the Clay Road - Katy Hockley Rd to Katy Hockley Cutoff Rd project, UPIN 24104MF3A201, Precinct 4. 24-0681 approved Pass
207. 135. Request for approval to negotiate with Midtown Engineers, LLC for Professional Engineering Services for the study and design of the Porter Rd - Clay Rd to Stockdick School Rd project, UPIN 24104MF3A301, Precinct 4. 24-0683 approved Pass
208. 136. Request for approval to negotiate with Bowman Consulting Group Ltd for Professional Engineering Services for the study and design of the Peek Road - Stockdick School Road to Beckendorff Road project, UPIN 24104MF3A401, Precinct 4. 24-0685 approved Pass
209. 137. Request for approval to negotiate with Entech Civil Engineers, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Sidewalk - Energy Corridor and MultiModal Connectivity project, UPIN 24104MF38Q01, Precinct 4. 24-0686 approved Pass
210. 163 Flood Control District
211. 138. Request for approval of an agreement with Houston Wilderness to plant trees, construct bioswales and reestablish the plantings of wetlands within the limits of Harris County, Texas on various Flood Control District properties. (Agreement No. 1490, Countywide). 24-0452 approved Pass
212. 139. Request for approval of an agreement with NETCO Pipeline, L.L.C., in the amount up to $111,000, for acquisition of the pipeline easement on HCFCD Unit E500-21-00 and an escrow fee for reasonable costs incurred for the conveyance. (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-59, Project ID E500-21-00-E002, Agreement No. 2024-03, Precinct 1). 24-0453 approved Pass
213. 140. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Bilma Public Utility District, to construct and maintain a public hike and bike trail on HCFCD Units K131-00-00 and K531-07-00. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Agreement No. 1505, Precinct 3). 24-0454 approved Pass
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215. 141. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Fivengineering, LLC dba 5engineering, to provide engineering services to augment the Flood Control District’s staff for drainage report reviews. (Project ID Z100-00-00-P031, Agreement No. 2023-52, Countywide). 24-0456 approved Pass
216. 142. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Gauge Engineering, LLC to provide preliminary engineering, design, bidding, and construction phase engineering services in support of the Senger Stormwater Detention Basin, HCFCD Unit K520-06-00. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID Z-02, Project ID K520-06-00-E001, Precinct 3). 24-0457 approved Pass
217. 143. 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 Halls Bayou Main Channel Right-of-Way Acquisition for the purpose of floodplain preservation and stormwater detention. (Halls Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-41, Project ID P118-00-00-R004, Precinct 2). 24-0458 approved Pass
218. 170 Toll Road Authority
219. 144. Request for approval to reduce retainage by 3.0% (from 5% to 2.0%) on Contract 247 for Times Construction, Inc. for site construction of a portion of the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) facility located at 815 Pear Street (Precinct 2). 24-0391 approved Pass
220. 145. Request for approval to execute an Agreement with Othon, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection services for the SH 225 and Sam Houston Tollway East Partial Interchange construction project in the amount of $12,950,000 (Precinct 2). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 28%. 24-0392 approved Pass
221. 146. Request for approval to execute an Agreement with IEA, Inc. to provide professional engineering services related to the review of the planned METRORapid University Line along the Westpark Tollway corridor in the amount of $550,000 (Precincts 1 & 4). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 35%. 24-0393 approved Pass
222. 147. Request for approval to execute an Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC for construction materials testing program management services for all construction for the Barrier-Free HCTRA Program in two phases, and construction materials testing services and geotechnical engineering services for portions of the Barrier Free HCTRA Program in the amount of $6,900,000 (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%. 24-0394 approved Pass
223. 148. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Omega Engineers, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection services for projects related to the Barrier-Free Program in the amount of $2,230,000 (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%. 24-0395 approved Pass
224. 149. Request for approval for advertisement of professional services for projects related to the Barrier-Free Program for feasibility studies and final design including preliminary engineering investigations and PS&E package development for pedestrian/bike safety improvements and improvements of the Harris County High Injury Network along the toll road system (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%. 24-0396 approved Pass
225. 150. Request for approval of a Fiber Network Interconnection Agreement with Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority (FBCTRA) to allow FBCTRA to re-attach their Fiber Optic Cable to Harris County Toll Road Authority’s (HCTRA) Fiber Optic Network along the Westpark and Fort Bend Tollways at the Harris and Fort Bend County lines (Precincts 1 & 4). 24-0397 approved Pass
226. 178 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
227. 151. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda. 24-0444 no action
228. 180 Economic Equity and Opportunity
229. 152. Request for discussion of the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program FY23 Annual Utilization Report. 24-0462 no action
230. 153. Request for approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) between Harris County (on behalf of itself, Flood Control District and Hospital District) and Gulf Stream Marine, Inc. with respect to its application for a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) site and issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection to the designation and/or activation of the proposed FTZ site located at 16800 Peninsula Blvd., Houston, TX 77015 in Harris County Precinct 2 and within the Foreign-Trade Zone #84. 24-0479 approved Pass
231. 154. Request for approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) between Harris County (on behalf of itself, Flood Control District and Hospital District) and Gulf Stream Marine, Inc. with respect to its application for a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) site and issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection to the designation and/or activation of the proposed FTZ site located at 15150 Market St., Houston, TX 77015 in Harris County Precinct 2 and within the Foreign-Trade Zone #84. 24-0481 approved Pass
232. 184 Universal Services
233. 155. Request for approval to establish the Harris County Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy. 24-0482 no action
234. 156. Request for approval to update the Harris County Information Technology Access Control Policy. 24-0483 no action
235. 157. Request for approval to establish the Harris County Information Technology Change Management Policy. 24-0484 no action
236. 158. Request for approval of changes to attributes of certain vehicle control numbers for various departments. 24-0480 approved Pass
237. 189 Public Health Services
238. 159. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Chelford City Municipal Utility District to exchange wastewater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the wastewater based epidemiology (WBE) program. 24-0431 approved Pass
239. 160. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Rolling Creek Utility District to exchange wastewater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the wastewater based epidemiology (WBE) program. 24-0435 approved Pass
240. 161. Request for approval of an Interlocal Data Use Agreement with Harris County Resources for Children and Adults to support the exchange of information through ACCESS Harris County for the period of January 30, 2024 - January 29, 2025. 24-0439 approved Pass
241. 162. Request for approval of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to add renewal language for participation in ACCESS Harris County for the period of January 31, 2024 - January 30, 2025, at a cost not to exceed $275,000. 24-0437 approved Pass
242. 163. Request for approval of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System, to update the language of the agreement for the Hospital Violence Interruption Program. 24-0440 approved Pass
243. 164. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Elite Research, LLC to increase funding by $300,000 for a total award of $1,243,770 to conduct a comprehensive evaluation for the Guaranteed Income Pilot (GIP) program for the period of September 19, 2023 - September 18, 2025 in connection with an agreement approved by Commissioners Court on March 22, 2022 (Job No. 210317), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-0445 approved Pass
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245. 165. Request for approval to transfer one position from the DSRIP special revenue fund to the Charity Care special revenue fund effective February 10, 2024. 24-0383 approved Pass
246. 197 Pollution Control Services
247. 166. Request for approval to transfer a position to Human Resources & Risk Management (HRRM) to integrate the department’s human resources operations into HRRM effective February 10, 2024. 24-0315 approved Pass
248. 199 Housing and Community Development
249. 167. Request for approval of Entitlement amendments to the Harris County 2020 and 2021 Annual Action Plans. 24-0406 approved Pass
250. 168. Request for approval of a sixth contract amendment to an agreement with Main Street Housing, LP, and Improved Living Foundation, Inc., to revise the CDBG-DR & Leveraging budget and extend the construction completion date to December 31, 2023 for the Light Rail Lofts project. 24-0409 approved Pass
251. 169. Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property Division, on behalf of Housing and Community Development, to acquire ten (10) fee simple tracts for the public project known as HCSFNCP - Harris County Single Family New Construction Program, for the purpose of acquiring new single-family homes for resale, UPIN 19035MF19U01, Precinct 3. 24-0410 approved Pass
252. 203 County Library
253. 170. Request for approval to accept certain donations for various county library branches. 24-0474 approved Pass
254. 205 Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
255. 171. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Channelview ISD, Sheldon ISD, and Waller ISD for the Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education (AWARE) Harris Project to provide specialized mental health services to students in these Districts for the period that starts with the execution of this agreement and ends September 29, 2028. 24-0307 approved Pass
256. 172. Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with the Juvenile Probation Department - Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) - for the period of October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024, with two (2) one-year renewal options, for one Youth Service Specialist and for the Juvenile Probation Department to reimburse the County for an annual standard fee of $42,088 per position. 24-0306 approved Pass
257. 208 Constables
258. 173. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of an agreement for law enforcement services with Near Northwest Management District for one deputy position effective February 10, 2024. 24-0347 approved Pass
259. 209 page break
260. 174. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to use surplus labor budget funds to pay deputies and communication officers for overtime worked to temporarily fill district and contract vacancies as well as dispatch caused by an open position, paid parental leave, extended FMLA leave, or military leave, and the overtime units will, on an as-needed basis, target any areas that see a sudden rise in reported crimes. 24-0348 approved Pass
261. 176. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval to cover the rental of facility and meal cost in the amount of $13,570.00 for Constable Precinct 4, 32nd Annual Awards Banquet and dinner held on January 19, 2024. 24-0719 approved Pass
262. 177. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to reactivate PCN 10026684 which was inactivated due to a clerical error. 24-0349 approved Pass
263. 178. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of an amendment to a law enforcement agreement with Lakeside Improvement Association to update the number of officers from two deputies to one deputy effective February 10, 2024. 24-0350 approved Pass
264. 179. Request by the Constable of Precinct 6 for approval of changes to the lists of regular deputies and reserve officers with oaths of office. 24-0382 approved Pass
265. 216 Sheriff
266. 180. Request for approval to accept from the Katy Elks Lodge #2628 a monetary donation in the total amount of $2,500 to be used for law enforcement equipment. 24-0672 approved Pass
267. 181. Request for approval to accept from the Houston Texans organization the donation of 80 hats. 24-0673 approved Pass
268. 182. Request for approval to accept from the Houston Ship Channel Security District a donation of up to $168,881.48 for the purchase of two (2) Industrial Unit response vehicles for the Maritime Tactical Operations Industrial Deputies. 24-0675 approved Pass
269. 183. Request for approval to update one classification on the Law Enforcement Salary Plan, effective February 10, 2024. 24-0384 approved Pass
270. 184. Request for approval to update two classifications and add a classification on the Law Enforcement Salary Plan, effective February 10, 2024. 24-0353 approved Pass
271. 221 page break
272. 222 Fire Marshal
273. 185. Request for approval of changes to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Texas Commission on Law Enforcement roster with oaths of office. 24-0639 no action
274. 186. Request for approval of continued participation of one employee with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service as a member of the Texas A&M Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team at no cost to the county. 24-0641 approved Pass
275. 187. Request for approval to retire a canine from active duty and transfer ownership to his handler with release of liability. 24-0642 approved Pass
276. 188. Request for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Defense Military Working Dog Adoption Program the donation of an accelerant detection canine to assist fire investigators in locating evidence related to fire investigations, and authorization to execute an agreement with the Texas K-9 Conference for a donation of the training for the canine and handler. 24-0645 approved Pass
277. 189. Request for approval of two positions to help ensure Fire Code inspections are performed timely and efficiently effective February 10, 2024. 24-0351 approved Pass
278. 228 Institute of Forensic Sciences
279. 190. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Waller County for postmortem examinations of decedents and related court testimony on cases submitted to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. 24-0376 approved Pass
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281. 230 County Clerk
282. 191. Request for approval to work with the Office of the County Engineer to assist with securing lease space for the County Clerk’s Elections Department. 24-0531 approved Pass
283. 192. Request for approval to amend a settlement agreement with SMG regarding the lease of space at NRG for the November 7, 2023, Joint General and Special Elections. 24-0635 approved Pass
284. 193. Request for discussion regarding a cost estimate for the March 5, 2024 Joint Primary Elections. 24-0530 no action
285. 234 County Attorney
286. 194. Request for approval of an order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in various County and District Courts and U.S. District Court-Houston. 24-0606 approved Pass
287. 197. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Amendment to the Agreement between Harris County and Baker Wotring LLP. 24-0603 approved Pass
288. 239 District Courts
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290. 198. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Civil Courthouse Audio/Video System Upgrade project for an additional authorization of $5,900,000 for a total authorization of $5,970,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the additional amount of $5,000,000 for a total of $5,070,000. 24-0597 approved Pass
291. 199. Request for approval to establish and register the CPS Prevention and Rehabilitation Court (For Adults and Juveniles in the Harris County Juvenile District Courts) according to Government Code, Title 2. Judicial Branch, Subtitle K. Specialty Courts, Chapter 130, Juvenile Family Drug Court Program, and Government Code, Title 2. Judicial Branch, Subtitle K. Specialty Courts, Chapter 122, Family Drug Court Program II, by the District Courts. 24-0599 approved Pass
292. 242 Travel & Training
293. 200. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests. 24-0311 approved Pass
294. 244 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. HRRM 5 State & Local Government Benefits 4/21-24/2024 Louisville, KY $8,825 Other Association Nat'l Conference 2. OCE 1 National Watershed & Stormwater 4/8-11/2024 Kansas City, MO $2,770 General Conference 3. OCE 2 ESRI User Conference 7/15-19/2024 San Diego, CA $5,600 General 4. FCD 1 Policy Forum on Nature-based Solutions 2/6-9/2024 Washington, DC $1,920 FCD 5. US 1 Gartner CIO Leadership Forum 2/25-28/2024 Phoenix, AZ $1,850 General 6. US 1 NACo Legislative Conference 2/7-10/2024 Washington, DC $2,030 General 7. PHS 1 Mobilizing for Action through Planning 1/28-31/2024 Washington, DC $1,423 Other & Partnerships training 8. PHS 2 Mid-Continental Assn. of Food & Drug 3/4-7/2024 Omaha, NE $5,640 Other Officials Educ. Conf. 9. PHS 4 NACCHO Preparedness Summit 3/24-28/2024 Cleveland, OH $13,970 Grant ($47,623 appvd. 12/19/2023 for 16 attnds.-add attnds. & exp.) 10. PHS 3 Rx & Illicit Drug Summit 4/1-4/2024 Atlanta, GA $8,200 Grant 11. HCD 4 South West Transit Authority Conference 2/4-8/2024 Tulsa, OK $11,100 Grant & Expo 12. HCD 1 Housing First Partners Conference 4/8-12/2024 Atlanta, GA $3,100 Grant 13. LIB - National Coalition Against Censorship Multiple New York, NY $1,246 General Benefit Gala $500 Other ($1,376 appvd. 11/14/2023 for 1 attnd.-date change & add exp.) 14. LIB 1 Microsoft 365 & Power Platform 6/4-8/2024 Seattle, WA $3,648 General Conference 15. JUVPROB 1 Council of Parent Attorneys & Advocates 3/7-10/2024 Atlanta, GA $2,441 Grant Conference
295. 245 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 16. JUVPROB 1 Conference of the American Psychology 3/21-23/2024 Los Angeles, CA $1,477 Grant Law Society 17. JUVPROB 1 Juvenile Justice Technology Forum 4/15-17/2024 Baltimore, MD $1,065 Grant $249 Other 18. CAC 6 Project Harmony site visit 2/26-28/2024 Omaha, NE $6,572 Other 19. C1 1 Law Enforcement Advisory Council meeting 4/29-5/2/2024 Boston, MA $2,620 Other 20. SHERIFF 1 Technical Training Event 1/28-2/2/2024 Fort Myers, FL $6,430 Other 21. SHERIFF 1 U.S. Air Force Academy Nat'l Chapter 2/22-23/2024 Colorado Springs, $1,560 Other & Leadership Symposium CO 22. SHERIFF 1 Digital Multimedia Evidence Processing 2/26-3/1/2024 Miami, FL $3,975 Other training course 23. SO-DET - New Detective & Criminal Investigator 3/17-22/2024 New Orleans, LA $275 Other Tactics course ($9,375 appvd. 1/9 for 5 attnds.-date change & add exp.) 24. FM 2 University of Virginia LEAD Leadership 4/6-12/2024 Charlottesville, VA $14,170 Other Academy course* 25. FM 1 Command & Control of Fire Dept. Ops. at 5/19-24/2024 Emmitsburg, MD $1,930 Other Target Hazards course 26. IFS 10 American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2/19-24/2024 Denver, CO $14,854 General meeting $4,812 Grant ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 53 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $2,533 $134,252 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- -------
296. 201. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests. 24-0312 approved Pass
297. 247 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. HRRM 12 Gulf Coast Symposium 8/7-8/2024 Houston, TX $10,225 General 2. OCE 1 HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification course TBD Pasadena, TX $600 General 3. OCE 1 OpenGov Asset Management User Group 2/6-8/2024 Arlington, TX $935 General meeting 4. OCE 15 Texas Floodplain Management Association 3/19-22/2024 San Antonio, TX $29,980 General meeting 5. FCD 25 Generative Al Innovation training TBD Houston, TX $8,750 FCD 6. FCD 80 Innovation & process improvement TBD Houston, TX $16,000 FCD training 7. FCD 15 Innovation & process improvement TBD Houston, TX $18,000 FCD training 8. FCD 3 Turfgrass Ecology & Management short 2/19-22/2024 College Station, TX $3,885 FCD course* 9. FCD 1 National Tropical Weather Conference 4/2-5/2024 S. Padre Island, TX $1,640 FCD 10. FCD 3 Government Social Media Conference 4/16-18/2024 Houston, TX $1,347 FCD 11. US 11 PMP Certification Training course Multiple Houston, TX $17,000 General 12. US 58 Information Tech. Infrastructure Library Multiple Houston, TX $44,000 General 4 Foundation training 13. US 5 BRMP certification instruction & test Multiple Houston, TX $9,000 General
298. 248 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 14. PHS 4 Certified Pool Operator course TBD Sugar Land, TX $1,050 General $350 Grant 15. PHS 3 Nuts & Bolts of Nursing peer review 2/2/2024 Houston, TX $750 General virtual training 16. PHS 2 Epidemiology & Laboratory Capacity 2/15-16/2024 Austin, TX $1,100 Grant workshop* 17. PHS 1 Initial lead inspector training* 2/19-21/2024 Houston, TX $550 Grant 18. PHS 4 Texas Assn. of City & County Health 2/19-21/2024 Houston, TX $690 General Officials Conference* $710 Grant ($6,275 appvd. 12/5/2023 for 15 attnds.-add attnds. & exp.) 19. PHS 1 Initial lead risk assessor training* 2/22-23/2024 Houston, TX $450 Grant 20. PHS 9 Lead, Healthy Housing & Home Safety 2/26-28/2024 Houston, TX $350 Grant Virtual Conference 21. PHS 2 Internal Audit Training course 3/26-27/2024 Houston, TX $1,630 General 22. PHS 11 Gold Lactation Online Conference Multiple Houston, TX $2,730 Grant 23. HCD 1 Texas Women Leading Government 1/19/2024 Stafford, TX $154 General Conference 24. LIB 1 Texas Library Association planning 2/21-23/2024 Waco, TX $812 General committee meeting 25. DRO 2 Association of Family & Conciliation Multiple Houston, TX $1,050 General Courts online training 26. JUVPROB 1 Professional School Counselor 2/4-6/2024 San Antonio, TX $1,204 Grant Conference* 27. JUVPROB 12 Texas Probation Association Conference* 3/3-6/2024 Sugar Land, TX $3,060 Grant
299. 249 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 59. FM 2 Forensic Photography course* 5/20-24/2024 Humble, TX $1,830 Other 60. IFS 1 Texas Forensic Science Commission 1/25-26/2024 Austin, TX $605 General meeting 61. PTS 15 Texas Association of Pretrial Services 4/16-19/2024 Round Rock, TX $26,000 General Conference 62. JP 2.1 1 Justice of the Peace seminar 4/17-19/2024 Austin, TX $595 General 63. JP 8.1 1 Texas Association of Counties Leadership 4/23-26/2024 Glen Rose, TX $604 General Conference 64. DCTS 7 Juvenile Law Conference 2/25-28/2024 Galveston, TX $17,165 General 65. AUD 3 Thompson Grants Virtual Federal Grants 2/21-22/2024 Houston, TX $2,785 General Forum 66. AUD 1 Basics of County Investment course 2/27-3/1/2024 San Marcos, TX $1,228 General 67. AUD 2 Institute of Internal Auditors course 2/29/2024 Houston, TX $383 General 68. TAC 4 TEXPO-A Finance & Treasury Management 4/14-16/2024 The Woodlands, TX $5,260 General Conference* 69. TAC 2 Texas Association of Assessing Officers 4/18-19/2024 Round Rock, TX $2,020 General board meeting* 70. TAC 10 Tax Assessor-Collector Conference* 6/2-5/2024 Dallas, TX $16,000 General 71. TAC 10 TAAO & ICTA Conference* 8/25-28/2024 Round Rock, TX $19,800 General ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 510 In Texas average cost per attendee: $803 $409,381 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 563 Average cost per attendee: $966 $543,633 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2024 = 10/1/23-9/30/24
300. 250 Grants
301. 202. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $1,230,295.46, with no required match, for the FY 25 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. 24-0320 approved Pass
302. 203. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $94,568, with no required match, for the FY 25 Specialty Felony Mental Health Courts Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. 24-0321 approved Pass
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304. 204. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $229,858, with no required match, for the FY 25 Specialty DWI Sober Courts Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. 24-0322 approved Pass
305. 205. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $59,571, with no required match, for the FY 25 Specialty Misdemeanor Veterans Court Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. 24-0323 approved Pass
306. 206. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $107,637, with no required match, for the FY 25 Specialty Veterans Treatment Court Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. 24-0324 approved Pass
307. 207. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $123,290, with no required match, for the FY 25 Opioid Detox Treatment and Supervision Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. 24-0325 approved Pass
308. 208. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $70,121, with no required match, for the FY 25 Victim Assistance Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. 24-0326 approved Pass
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310. 209. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $99,752, with no required match, for the FY 25 Specialty Success Through Addiction Recovery (STAR) Drug Court Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. 24-0327 approved Pass
311. 210. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for grant funds in the amount of $440,796.90, with a required match of $146,932.30, for the HMGP-DR-4705-Community Centers Resiliency Infrastructure project. 24-0589 approved Pass
312. 211. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $24,000,000, with a required match of $6,000,000, for the 2023 Sweetwater Lane Reconstruction project (Precinct 2). 24-0590 approved Pass
313. 212. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $40,000,000, with a required match of $10,000,000, for the 2023 Sheldon Road (South) Reconstruction project (Precinct 2). 24-0591 approved Pass
314. 213. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $48,000,000, with a required match of $12,000,000, for the 2023 Barker Cypress Road Reconstruction project (Precinct 3). 24-0592 approved Pass
315. 214. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $40,000,000, with a required match of $10,000,000, for the 2023 Wallisville Road Reconstruction project (Precinct 2). 24-0593 approved Pass
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317. 215. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $48,000,000, with a required match of $12,000,000, for the 2023 Fairmont Parkway Reconstruction project (Precinct 2). 24-0594 approved Pass
318. 216. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $32,000,000, with a required match of $8,000,000, for the 2023 C.E. King Parkway Reconstruction project (Precinct 1). 24-0600 approved Pass
319. 217. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $9,880,000, with a required match of $2,470,000, for the 2023 Traffic Signal Intersection Improvement project (Precinct 1). 24-0601 approved Pass
320. 218. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with Petco Love to extend the grant end date to December 31, 2024 for the Petco Love: Lifesaving Impact Investment Program. 24-0608 approved Pass
321. 219. Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $168,000 to fund the cost of 13 grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Ryan White Part-A grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and extend the positions to February 28, 2025. 24-0690 approved Pass
322. 220. Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $24,000 to fund the cost of two grant positions for the Ending the HIV Epidemic grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and extend the positions to February 28, 2025. 24-0691 approved Pass
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324. 221. Request by Veterans Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to extend the grant end date to February 29, 2024 for the FY 2022 Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Program. 24-0371 approved Pass
325. 222. Request by Domestic Relations for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $222,300, with a required match of $55,575, for the FY 25 Family Victimization Services for Supervised Possession Program. 24-0595 approved Pass
326. 223. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to submit a renewal application to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for grant funds in the amount of $1,800,000, with no required match, for the FY 25 Project AWARE Harris Program. 24-0337 approved Pass
327. 224. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to update certain contract language for the FY 2023 Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Contract Program. 24-0331 approved Pass
328. 225. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to update certain contract language for the FY 24 Family Group Decision-Making Program. 24-0332 approved Pass
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330. 226. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to update certain contract language for the FY 2024 Pre-Adopt Review and Approval Staffing Services Program. 24-0333 approved Pass
331. 227. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to update certain contract language for the FY 24 Family Assessment Program. 24-0334 approved Pass
332. 228. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to update certain contract language for the FY 2023-24 Preparation for Adult Living (PAC 204) Program. 24-0335 approved Pass
333. 229. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to update certain contract language for the FY 24 Concrete Services/TLA’s Claims/Kinship Placement Program. 24-0336 approved Pass
334. 230. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to update certain contract language for the FY 2024 Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Contract Program. 24-0369 approved Pass
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336. 231. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to update certain contract language for the FY 2023-24 Preparation for Adult Living (PAC 206) Program. 24-0370 approved Pass
337. 232. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $50,033, with a required match of $12,539, for the FY 25 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)-Commercial Motor Vehicle Program. 24-0543 approved Pass
338. 233. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $50,033, with a required match of $12,540, for the FY 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive Program. 24-0544 approved Pass
339. 234. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $133,371, with a required match of $33,343, for the FY 25 Crime Victim’s Assistance Unit Program. 24-0558 approved Pass
340. 235. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $110,019, with a cash match of $27,530, for the FY 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Program. 24-0373 approved Pass
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342. 236. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $437,085, with a cash match of $109,327, for the FY 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive Program. 24-0374 approved Pass
343. 237. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $112,512, with a required match of $40,804, for the FY 2025 General Traffic Safety DWI Program. 24-0416 approved Pass
344. 238. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept an amendment from the Houston-Galveston Area Council to extend the grant end date to February 29, 2024 and increase the award amount from $1,248,000 to $1,468,000 for the FY 2022-23 Regional Incident Management Tow and Go Program. 24-0542 approved Pass
345. 239. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $140,051.64, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Criminal Justice Grant Program. 24-0378 approved Pass
346. 240. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $495,390.79, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program. 24-0379 approved Pass
347. 241. Request by the County Clerk for approval to submit an application to the Election Assistance Commission for grant funds in the amount of $100,000, with a local match of $10,000, for the FY 2024 Poll Worker Program. 24-0588 approved Pass
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349. 242. Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $351,207.80, with a required match of $87,801.97, for the FY 25 No Refusal-Stop Impaired Drivers Program. 24-0328 approved Pass
350. 243. Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $496,132.76, with a required match of $124,033.19, for the FY 25 Vehicular Crimes: Intoxication Source Initiative Program. 24-0329 approved Pass
351. 244. Request by the Public Defender for approval to submit an application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for grant funds in the amount of $293,333.81, with no required match, for the Future Indigent Defense Leaders (Cohort 5) Program. 24-0330 approved Pass
352. 245. Request by the District Courts for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $205,627, with no required match, for the FY 25 CPS Prevention and Rehabilitation Court Program. 24-0618 approved Pass
353. 246. Request by the District Courts for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $83,000, with a discretionary match of $23,215.11, for the FY 25 Positive Pathways Family Reunification Court Program. 24-0623 approved Pass
354. 247. Request by the County Judge for approval to submit two applications to the Office of the Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division for grant funds in the amount of $47,266, with no required match, for the FY 2024 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP). 24-0687 approved Pass
355. 248. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from the American Heart Association grant funds in the amount of $8,040, with no required match, and non-cash materials of 11 CPR Kits for Adults and Youth and technical assistance, for the FY 2024 AHA: Precinct One Nation of Lifesavers program. 24-0339 approved Pass
356. 298 Auditor
357. 249. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 24-0356 approved Pass
358. 250. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2024. 24-0624 approved Pass
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360. 251. Request for approval of a claim made payable in the amount of $13,570.00, subject to the authorization of a payment request made by Harris County Constable, Precinct Four. 24-0636 approved Pass
361. 302 Treasurer
362. 252. Request for approval to accept non-redeemed juror pay cards funds issued through September 2023 in the amount of $81,063. 24-0627 approved Pass
363. 304 Tax Assessor-Collector
364. 253. Request for approval of tax refund payments. 24-0461 approved Pass
365. 306 Purchasing
366. 254. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Wellspring Family & Community Institute, LLC in the amount of $48,914 for therapeutic services for Harris County provided from November 2022 - September 2023. 24-0425 approved Pass
367. 255. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. in the amount of $28,400 for additional services for disaster recovery management for the Housing and Community Development Department for services provided from January 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023. 24-0611 approved Pass
368. 256. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Pearland, Texas for utilization of current contracts, at no cost to the county. 24-0536 approved Pass
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370. 257. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Deloitte & Touche LLP in the amount of $786,976 for external audit services for Harris County, the Flood Control District, the District and County Clerk registry funds and related entities through January 24, 2025 (210201), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWDBE Current Participation: 5.6%. 24-0692 approved Pass
371. 258. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with LMC Corporation (Primary) in the additional amount of $2,000,000 to allow for job order contracting for small and large construction and/or construction related projects for Harris County for the extended period of February 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds for various projects to be received (180179), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 24-0614 approved Pass
372. 259. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with TransCore, LP in the additional amount of $39,000,000 for image review services for the Toll Road Authority for the extended period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 (140287). 24-0610 approved Pass
373. 260. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Gartner, Inc. in the additional amount of $390,000 for additional integrated justice information systems consulting services for Universal Services - Technology for the period of December 13, 2023 - December 12, 2024, in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-0466 approved Pass
374. 261. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Ernst & Young LLP to update project milestones of Exhibit B for disaster recovery programs evaluation and resiliency building for future disasters for the Housing and Community Development Department for the extended period of January 31, 2024 - May 31, 2024, with no increase in the total contract amount (220116), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-0429 approved Pass
375. 262. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation in the additional amount of $147,200 for additional services for digital evidence extraction and analysis software for Harris County for the period of October 10, 2023 - October 9, 2024 (230297), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0341 approved Pass
376. 263. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The Montrose Center to decrease funds by $20,677 for Ryan White Program Part A Services - Substance Abuse Treatment Program for eligible HIV/AIDS infected individuals residing within the Houston Eligible Metropolitan Area (EMA) for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024 (200360). 24-0342 approved Pass
377. 264. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. in the additional amount of $573,158 to allow additional services for Harris County Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024 (190001), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0343 approved Pass
378. 265. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The Montrose Center in the additional amount of $225,000 for additional services for emergency financial assistance program through Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024 (200361), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0344 approved Pass
379. 266. 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 $2,010 to provide services for Ryan White Part A Rural Primary Care for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration (HRSA) for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024 (230203), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-0345 approved Pass
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381. 268. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. in the additional amount of $116,016 for one (1) additional vehicle for lease of vehicles for Public Health Services, in connection with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). 24-0533 approved Pass
382. 269. Request that the County Judge execute amendments to adjust funds available with Saint Hope Foundation, Inc. in the additional amount of $30,429 and The Montrose Center $63,063; Saint Hope Foundation, Inc. to decrease the amount of funds by $14,328 for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority Aids Initiative (MAI) Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration through February 29, 2024 (210417), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-0496 approved Pass
383. 270. Request that the County Judge execute amendments to adjust funds available with Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. to decrease the amount of funds by $35,000 and Saint Hope Foundation, Inc. $19,950 for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority Aids Initiative (MAI) Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration through February 29, 2024 (210417). 24-0519 approved Pass
384. 271. Request that the County Judge execute amendments with Houston Area Community Health Services, Inc. (DBA Avenue 360 Health & Wellness) in the additional amount of $137,000; Legacy Community Health Services Inc., $1,000,592; Saint Hope Foundation, Inc., $17,780 and $805,297; and AIDS Healthcare Foundation, $392,263 and $350,000 to adjust funds available 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), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-0515 approved Pass
385. 272. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Houston to decrease the amount by $70,000 to adjust funds available for Ryan White Program Part A Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024. 24-0385 approved Pass
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387. 273. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston Health Department to decrease the amount by $62,000 for Ryan White Program Part A Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024. 24-0463 approved Pass
388. 274. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health System in the additional amount of $650,000 to modify the scope of service for healthcare services and pharmaceuticals at certain residential facilities for Harris County and the Community Supervision and Corrections Department for the corrected period of December 13, 2023 - September 30, 2024. 24-0475 approved Pass
389. 275. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a professional services exemption agreement and a renewal option with Dr. Amanda Hall in the amount of $99,000 to update the agreement-type and increase the rate of hourly compensation for the contractor for veterinary services for Public Health Services through November 8, 2024, with no increase in the total contract amount. 24-0372 approved Pass
390. 276. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Lead & Thrive LLC in the amount of $150,000 for operations immersion and spiral training program for Public Health Services for the period of January 30, 2024 - July 29, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. 24-0355 approved Pass
391. 277. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Locke Lord LLP in the amount of $95,000 for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 30, 2024 - January 29, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. 24-0524 approved Pass
392. 278. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Educational Results Partnership in the amount of $64,200 for consulting, hosting and support services of the Customized Equity Intelligence Platform for Harris County for the period of February 9, 2024 - February 8, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-0387 approved Pass
393. 279. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with West Publishing Corporation, dba West, A Thomson Reuters Business in the amount of $989,712 for CLEAR ProFlex software subscription for the Sheriff's Office Texas Anti-Gang Unit (TAG) for the period of January 30, 2024 - January 29, 2026, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-0389 approved Pass
394. 280. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with US Imaging Inc. in the amount of $4,056,327 for microfilm records conversion and partial indexing services for the County Clerk's Office for the period of January 30, 2024 - February 28, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-0422 approved Pass
395. 281. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation in the amount of $92,850 for Computed Radiography (CR), Digital Radiography (DR) Systems and associated software maintenance services for the Joint Processing Center for the period of February 4, 2024 - February 3, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-0465 approved Pass
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397. 282. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Siemens Industries, Inc. in the amount of $150,000 for equipment, repair parts, service and warranty for APOGEE building automation systems manufactured by Siemens Industries, Inc. for the period of January 30, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-0521 approved Pass
398. 283. Request for approval to extend a contract with Enterprise Systems Corporation for maintenance, support and related items for Avaya Phone Systems for Universal Services for the period of March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (180282). 24-0418 approved Pass
399. 284. Request for approval to correct the term from October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024 (as approved) to October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024 with four (4) one-year renewal options (corrected) in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on September 19, 2023 with Accutek Technologies, Inc. for structured cabling, audio/visual installations and related items for Harris County (230220), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 13%. 24-0417 approved Pass
400. 285. Request for approval of a renewal option with Three + One Company, Inc for financial services analysis and consulting services for the Office of Management and Budget for the period of March 22, 2024 - March 21, 2025 at a cost of $337,600 (210332), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0346 approved Pass
401. 286. Request for approval of a renewal option with Herc Rentals Inc. for supplemental rental of commercial, industrial, and construction equipment and related items for Harris County for the period of February 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025, at a cost of $280,000 (220016), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0436 approved Pass
402. 287. Request for approval for the County Judge to execute an agreement with Unbiased Consulting, LLC for case management solution consulting services for the County Attorney's Office through April 25, 2024 at a cost of $97,200 (210405), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0447 approved Pass
403. 288. Request for approval of a renewal option with FleetCor Technologies Operating Company, LLC dba Fuelman for fleet fuel cards, monitoring and dispensing system and related items for Harris County through January 27, 2025 at a cost of $10,600,000 (190136), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0451 approved Pass
404. 289. Request for approval of a renewal option with Helena Agri Enterprises for horticultural chemicals 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 $280,000 (220032), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0460 approved Pass
405. 290. Request for approval of a renewal option with J Rivas Construction, LLC for new construction and maintenance of sidewalks and related items for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of February 14, 2024 - February 13, 2025, at a cost of $2,783,579, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220064), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15%, MWDBE Current Participation: 15%. 24-0493 approved Pass
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407. 291. Request for approval of a renewal option with Waste Management of Texas, Inc. for landfill services to accept type IV, non-putrescible solid waste and recycling materials for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of February 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025 at a cost of $981,750 (220328), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-0518 approved Pass
408. 292. Request for approval of a renewal option with Herc Rentals, Inc. for certain items for rental of commercial, industrial and construction equipment and related items for Harris County for the period of February 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025, at a cost of $647,400 (200352), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0527 approved Pass
409. 293. Request for approval of a renewal option with National Equipment Dealers LLC; and Herc Rentals Inc. for certain items for supplemental rental of commercial, industrial and construction equipment and related items for Harris County for the period of February 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025 at a cost of $3,916,989 (230039), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0561 approved Pass
410. 294. Request for approval of a renewal option with Econolite Systems, Inc. for installation of school zone flasher assemblies and related improvements for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of January 31, 2024 - January 30, 2025, at a cost of $1,500,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220391), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 13%, MWDBE Current Participation: 13%. 24-0564 approved Pass
411. 295. Request for approval of a renewal option with ISI Contracting, Inc. for guardrail and bridge railing repairs and related items at various locations for Precinct 3 for the period of March 3, 2024 - March 2, 2025, at a cost of $250,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220414), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0565 approved Pass
412. 296. Request for approval of a renewal option with Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc. for multi-family brokerage services for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of January 31, 2024 - January 30, 2025, at a cost of $3,500,000 (220261), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 7.4%. 24-0612 approved Pass
413. 297. Request for approval of a renewal option with Highway 1, LLC for paint striping of various roads at the Tomball Service Center and related items in Precinct 4 through November 28, 2024, at a cost of $175,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210259), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 34%. 24-0616 approved Pass
414. 298. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with the City of Hunter’s Creek Village to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city prisoners in Harris County Jails for the period of January 31, 2024 - January 30, 2025, with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate per day. 24-0476 approved Pass
415. 299. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with the City of Piney Point Village to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city prisoners in Harris County Jails for the period of January 31, 2024 - January 30, 2025, with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate per day. 24-0529 approved Pass
416. 300. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for medical interpretation and translation services for Public Health Services (230425). 24-0375 approved Pass
417. 301. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for marketing, digital media and related services for the Housing and Community Development Department (230509). 24-0548 approved Pass
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419. 302. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional engineering and support services for Hahl North Stormwater Detention Basin and Channel Improvements for the Flood Control District (230508). 24-0554 approved Pass
420. 303. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for reconstruction and rehabilitation of single family homes for the Housing and Community Development Department (240013). 24-0555 approved Pass
421. 304. Request for approval to reject the bids received for drainage sediment removal and disposal (North) and related items for the Flood Control District, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (230449). 24-0390 approved Pass
422. 305. Request for approval to reject the bids received for mowing and various maintenance services for the Central East Region for the Flood Control District, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (230402), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%. 24-0432 approved Pass
423. 306. Request for approval to reject the bids received for janitorial and household products and related items for Harris County, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (230338). 24-0520 approved Pass
424. 307. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for secure file transfer and storage for Universal Services, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (220462). 24-0534 approved Pass
425. 308. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for coordination services for immigration programs for the Community Services Department (230347). 24-0575 approved Pass
426. 309. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid meeting specifications to Texas Materials Group, Inc. in the amount of $3,962,466 for asphalt roadway reconstruction in the Shadowlake Subdivision in Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230358), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 32%. 24-0448 approved Pass
427. 310. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid meeting requirements to SAPO ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, LLC in the amount of $355,965 for construction of sidewalks and undercrossing at Huffmeister Road (Phase 1) for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230340), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 32%. 24-0488 approved Pass
428. 311. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Stripes & Stops Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,509,836 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for pavement markings and related items at various locations for Precinct 2 for a one (1) year initial term with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230459), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 34%. 24-0532 approved Pass
429. 312. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to J. Tyler Services, Inc. in the amount of $95,908 for office furniture for the Office of Communication Education and Engagement and the Refugee Program offices for Public Health Services (230484), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-0535 approved Pass
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431. 313. Request for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with PGAL, Inc. in the amount of $341,405 for professional architectural and/or engineering services for the design of the swift water rescue training facility for the Sheriff’s Office (230227), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%. 24-0537 approved Pass
432. 314. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Sterling Site Services, LLC. in the amount of $6,754,311 for expansion and enhancement of the Cypress Park Detention Basin - 2021 for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, with certain items not being awarded (230463), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 24%. 24-0538 approved Pass
433. 315. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Main Lane Industries, Ltd. in the amount of $2,409,965 for drainage improvements of the Halls Bayou Tributary P118-14-00 for the Flood Control District, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230412), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 24%. 24-0560 approved Pass
434. 316. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Statewide Traffic Signal Company (Primary); Southwest Signal Supply, Inc. (Secondary); and Traffic Systems Construction (Tertiary) in the amount of $9,904,284 for installation and modification of traffic signal systems and related improvements for Harris County for the period of January 30, 2024 - January 29, 2025 with one (1) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received for various projects (230341), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17.5%. 24-0571 approved Pass
435. 317. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to M & R's Elite Janitorial Solutions, LLC in the amount of $86,100 for janitorial services at various Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) locations for Public Health Services for the period of February 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230474), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%. 24-0602 approved Pass
436. 318. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest priced proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Fugro USA Land, Inc. for pavement condition assessment and extraction of assets for the Office of the County Engineer for a one (1) year initial term with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230266), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15%. 24-0609 approved Pass
437. 319. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program award on the basis of low quote to Texas AirSystems, Inc. in the amount of $496,050 for the project price, with bonding in the amount of $6,370, for office renovation at the Criminal Justice Center for Building Operations Services, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received for the project price. 24-0478 approved Pass
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439. 320. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract purchase on the basis of low quote from CDW Government, LLC in the amount of $433,200 for Dell computers & hardware for the period of January 30, 2024 - January 29, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-0354 approved Pass
440. 321. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from ROMCO Equipment Co. in the amount of $80,723 for drum roller for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-0517 approved Pass
441. 322. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Conroe Golf Cars in the amount of $76,645 for utility vehicles for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-0539 approved Pass
442. 323. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from VED Heritage Properties, LTD dba Volvo & Mack Trucks of Waco in the amount of $847,400 for dump trucks for Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-0541 approved Pass
443. 324. Request for approval of a Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Houston Freightliner, Inc. in the amount of $253,289 for asphalt distributor truck for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-0556 approved Pass
444. 325. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of only quote from Associated Supply Company, Inc. in the amount of $511,994 for excavator for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-0557 approved Pass
445. 326. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of only quote from Associated Supply Company, Inc. in the amount of $578,800 for excavator for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-0559 approved Pass
446. 327. Request for approval of a Premier Healthcare Alliance, L.P. Contract purchase on the basis of low quote from Letourneau Keller in the amount of $53,237 for office furniture for the Correctional Health Clinic for the Sheriff’s Office, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-0568 approved Pass
447. 328. Request for approval of a Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Houston Freightliner, Inc. in the amount of $478,203 for dump trucks for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-0598 approved Pass
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449. 329. 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 December 21, 2023 - January 18, 2024. 24-0546 approved Pass
450. 383 County Judge
451. 330. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Countywide Portable, Trailer-Mounted Generator and Equipment Acquisition project for an amount of $118,466 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $120,000. 24-0668 approved Pass
452. 331. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Countywide Fleet and Equipment Acquisition project for an amount of $41,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $45,000. 24-0676 approved Pass
453. 332. Request for approval of the Twelfth Amendment to the agreement between Harris County and the Houston Ship Channel Security District. 24-0669 approved Pass
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455. 333. Request for approval to allocate a total of $825,000 ($618,750-PSGP grant funds/$206,250-Houston Ship Channel Security District matching funds) from the FY2023 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) EMW-2023-PU-00012 to the Harris County Universal Services Office for security enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 1 and its corresponding budget. 24-0671 approved Pass
456. 334. Request for approval of the updated Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Plan for Annex I - Emergency Public Information. 24-0670 approved Pass
457. 389 Commissioner, Precinct 1
458. 335. Request for the County Judge to execute an agreement with the League of Women Voters of Houston to provide nonpartisan voter education programming at various Precinct 1 Community Centers. 24-0640 approved Pass
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461. 394 Commissioner, Precinct 3
462. 336. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for FY24 Precinct 3 Vehicle and Equipment Acquisition project for the amount of $1,243,371; and request for approval of initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,240,000. 24-0713 approved Pass
463. 337. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Texas Legacy Properties for cleanup along the roadsides of Cypress-Rosehill beginning at Cypress Needle Drive and ending at US 290 for the term of January 26, 2024 through January 25, 2026. 24-0695 approved Pass
464. 339. Request for approval to accept from Paula Gron the donation of 15 fiber art creations of seed pods and seeds with an estimated value of $300 to be utilized at the Mercer Botanic Gardens. 24-0694 approved Pass
465. 399 Commissioner, Precinct 4
466. 340. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Boy Scouts of America Troop 1001 for cleanup along the roadsides of Morton Road beginning at Mason Road and ending at Raintree Village Drive for approximately one mile for the term of December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2025. 24-0701 approved Pass
467. 341. Request for approval to accept from the American Heart Association the donation of two CPR & First Aid Anywhere Training Kits, with an estimated value of $1,450.00, to be used at Precinct 4 Community Centers. 24-0702 approved Pass
468. 402 Public Hearings
469. 342. 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 5 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 24-0582 approved Pass
470. 343. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for a public hearing for approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled ST CHARLES PLACE PARTIAL REPLAT NO 15 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. 24-0583 approved Pass
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472. 407 Transmittals
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474. 344. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the first Annual Report on the implementation progress for the Harris County Climate Action Plan for Internal Operations for the period January 1-December 31, 2023. 24-0420 accepted
475. 345. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the reappointment of Billy Guevara and Dr. Joseph Colaco to the Harris County Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) for a two-year term ending January 30, 2026, as recommended by the CFRTF Governance Committee. 24-0684 accepted
476. 346. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of the quarterly investment report in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act. 24-0399 accepted
477. 347. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of December 19, 2023-January 10, 2024. 24-0400 accepted
478. 348. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of the Commercial Paper Status Report for the 1st quarter, FY 2023-2024. This report is a requirement of the Commercial Paper Policies and Procedures approved annually by Commissioners Court. 24-0404 accepted
479. 349. Transmittal by Human Resources & Risk Management of changes to classifications on certain positions. 24-0495 accepted
480. 350. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Main Lane Industries, LTD in connection with Subdivision Roadway Asphalt Rehabilitation - Hemwick, Job No. 22/0121, UPIN 21103N303703, Precinct 3. 24-0664 accepted
481. 351. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of Notices of Road and Bridge Log Changes to be Reflected in the Harris County Road Log and the Auditor’s Office Fixed Asset Group. 24-0381 accepted
482. 352. Transmittal by Housing and Community Development of a 2023 Quarter 4 report related to Disaster Recovery Harvey Program. 24-0407 accepted
483. 353. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the December 19, 2023 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 24-0562 accepted
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485. 354. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the annual financial report for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 4 for the year ending December 31, 2022. 24-0563 accepted
486. 355. Transmittal by the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) of a Statement of Financial Position for its State Budgets for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2023. 24-0316 accepted
487. 356. Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial report for the month of October 2023. 24-0357 accepted
488. 357. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Completed Audit Report for the year ended September 30, 2023, Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report for the County Attorney. 24-0358 accepted
489. 358. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Completed Audit Report for the year ended September 30, 2023, Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report for the District Attorney. 24-0359 accepted
490. 359. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Completed Audit Report for the year ended September 30, 2023, Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report for the Fire Marshal. 24-0360 accepted
491. 360. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Completed Audit Report for the year ended September 30, 2023, Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report for Constable Precinct 1. 24-0361 accepted
492. 361. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Completed Audit Report for the year ended September 30, 2023, Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report for Constable Precinct 2. 24-0362 accepted
493. 362. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Completed Audit Report for the year ended September 30, 2023, Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report for Constable Precinct 3. 24-0363 accepted
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495. 363. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Completed Audit Report for the year ended September 30, 2023, Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report for Constable Precinct 4. 24-0364 accepted
496. 364. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Completed Audit Report for the year ended September 30, 2023, Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report for Constable Precinct 5. 24-0365 accepted
497. 365. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Completed Audit Report for the year ended September 30, 2023, Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report for Constable Precinct 6. 24-0366 accepted
498. 366. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Completed Audit Report for the year ended September 30, 2023, Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report for Constable Precinct 7. 24-0367 accepted
499. 367. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Completed Audit Report for the year ended September 30, 2023, Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report for Constable Precinct 8. 24-0368 accepted
500. 368. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s October Report. 24-0697 accepted
501. 369. Transmittal by the Tax Assessor-Collector of an annual continuing education certificate of completion for the period of January 1-December 31, 2023. 24-0314 accepted
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503. 370. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for repair/replacement parts, reusable energy absorbing crash terminal, mounting hardware and related items for Trinity Highway products for Harris County (230325). 24-0547 accepted
504. 371. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for safety footwear and related items for Harris County (240006). 24-0549 accepted
505. 372. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for disaster heavy civil construction and related items for the Office of the County Engineer (240007). 24-0550 accepted
506. 373. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for uniforms and related items for Precinct 3 (240005). 24-0551 accepted
507. 374. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage improvements in the Aldine Village and Oak Glen Place Subdivisions - (2018) West Package for Precinct 2 (240016). 24-0552 accepted
508. 375. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of Four Monuments within the Channelview and Northshore Community for Precinct 2 (240014). 24-0553 accepted
509. 376. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an amendment to an agreement with The Council on Recovery in the additional amount of $34,000 for additional provided services for substance abuse treatment services for the STAR Drug and Felony Mental Health Courts of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024 (220273), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 24-0386 accepted
510. 377. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $217,405.59 from the sale of surplus and confiscated property by Public Surplus Online Auction and Houston Auto Auction for the period of December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023. 24-0545 accepted
511. 378. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened January 22 and 29, 2024. 24-0674 accepted
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513. 379. Transmittal by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 of traffic sign installations. 24-0703 accepted
514. 447 Executive Session
515. 448 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.
516. 380. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Victoria Villanueva, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Resources for Children and Adults Board, for a term ending January 30, 2027. 24-0677 no action
517. 381. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Wendy Montoya Cloonan, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority for a term ending February 1, 2026. 24-0678 approved Pass
518. 382. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Jim Robinson, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 3, to the Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for a term ending December 31, 2024. 24-0682 approved Pass
519. 383. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session to review and take possible action on compensation for OCA-reporting department heads. 24-0718 approved Pass
520. 453 Emergency/Supplemental items
521. 454 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.
522. 384. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Patrick Mandapaka and alternate Susan Fraser, nominees from the County Judge, to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending January 31, 2025. 24-0739 approved Pass
523. 385. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Ingrid Robinson, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Hospital District Board of Trustees, dba Harris Health System Board, Position 1, for a two-year term, effective January 30, 2024 and ending January 30, 2026. 24-0720 approved Pass
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525. 386. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of James Lykes, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Board of Trustees for a term ending January 30, 2026. 24-0721 approved Pass
526. 387. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Dr. Robin E. Gearing, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Board of Trustees for a term ending January 30, 2026. 24-0722 approved Pass
527. 388. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Commissioner Adrian Garcia to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) General Assembly and Board of Directors for a term ending December 31, 2024. 24-0738 approved Pass
528. 389. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for discussion and action for approval of $158,000,000 Preliminary Investment Memo for Riverside Health and Safety Complex by the request of Commissioner Precinct 1. The Riverside Health and Safety Complex will be occupied by Harris County Public Health and a division of Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Request for approval of $1,500,000 commercial paper funding for Harris County Engineering Department for professional architecture and engineering services, UPIN# 24035MF36Q01. 24-0723 approved Pass
529. 390. Request by Public Health Services for approval of an amendment to an interlocal agreement between Harris County Public Health and Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department for the purpose of adding renewal language. 24-0740 approved Pass
530. 391. Request by Public Health Services for approval of an amendment to the interlocal agreement between Harris County Public Health and Harris County Department of Education for participation in ACCESS Harris County for the renewal period of January 31, 2024 through January 30, 2025, at a cost to the County not to exceed $237,918. 24-0752 approved Pass
531. 392. Request by Public Health Services for approval of an amendment to an interlocal agreement between Harris County Public Health and Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for the purpose of adding renewal language. 24-0741 approved Pass
532. 393. Request by Public Health Services for approval of an amendment to an interlocal agreement between Harris County Public Health and Harris County Juvenile Probation Department for the purpose of adding renewal language. 24-0742 approved Pass
533. 394. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Amendment to the Agreement between Harris County and Thompson & Horton, LLP. 24-0732 approved Pass
534. 395. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an order authorizing Harris County to file comments with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding Exxon Mobil Corporation’s application to renew Federal Operating Permit No. O1553 for the Baytown Olefins Plant located at 3535 Decker Drive, Houston, Texas. 24-0733 approved Pass
535. 396. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071, Government Code, for approval of a contingency fee litigation contract pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2254.001 et seq. with Richard Schechter, P.C.; Reich and Binstock, LLP; Kiesel Law, LLP; Ronald Austin Law, LLC; King Benford Law Firm, PLLC; and Herrera Law for legal services in connection with litigation against certain social media companies. 24-0735 approved Pass
536. 397. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071, Government Code, for approval to file litigation on behalf of the County against certain social media companies in connection with their delivery of harmful content to youth and failure to warn users of the dangers caused by their platforms, including, but not limited to, Meta Platforms, Inc., Facebook Holdings, LLC, Facebook Operations, LLC, Facebook Payments, Inc., Facebook Technologies, LLC; Instagram, LLC; Siculus, Inc.; Snap Inc.; TikTok, Inc.; Bytedance, Inc., and any of their subsidiaries and/or related companies and any other individual or entity. 24-0736 approved Pass
537. 398. Request by the County Attorney for approval to file an amicus brief on behalf of Harris County in United States v. Texas, No. 1:24-cv-00008 (W.D. Tex. 2024) (SB 4 litigation). 24-0734 approved Pass
538. 399. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of best evaluated response(s) received and authorize negotiations with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. and Ardurra Group, Inc. for professional engineering services to provide program management, construction management, inspection, and environmental engineering services for the development and implementation of CDBG-MIT projects for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree on an executable contract (230408), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%. 24-0730 approved Pass
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540. 400. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of best overall evaluations and authorize negotiations with multiple vendors for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide staff augmentation services for facility projects for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendors if unable to agree to an executable contract (230413), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%. 24-0731 approved Pass
541. 401. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of best overall evaluations and authorize negotiations with multiple vendors for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide staff augmentation services for the development and implementation of roads, bridges, drainage, transportation, parks, and trails projects for the Office of the County Engineer, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendors if unable to agree to an executable contract (230436), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 15%. 24-0737 approved Pass
542. 402. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a public health or safety exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Merck & Co., Inc. d/b/a/ Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC; GlaxoSmithKline Holdings (Americas) Inc. d/b/a GlaxoSmithKline LLC; and Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. in the amount of $1,467,705 for various vaccines for the Refugee Health Screening Program for Public Health Services through September 30, 2024, using grant funds provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Refugee Medical Assistance Program. 24-0725 approved Pass
543. 403. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative in the amount of $100,000 for coordination services for immigration programs for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of January 30, 2024 - January 29, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 24-0724 approved Pass
544. 404. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program agreement with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. in the additional amount of $140,542 to add consulting services for budget management software solution, implementation, training and support services for Harris County for the period of July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0726 approved Pass
545. 405. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution honoring Street Art for Mankind and Lance Ware, Abigail Vance, Zacarias Tzul, Houston Atlee, Mina Quiroz, Antonio Guerrero, Beckanne Sisk, Naazir Muhammad, Jacqueline Aguierre and Deanna Lott for their contributions to public art in Harris County. 24-0744 approved Pass
546. 406. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Houston Wildcatters Youth Sports. 24-0745 approved Pass
547. 407. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Oaks Dads’ Club. 24-0746 approved Pass
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549. 408. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Sagemont Cowboys Football & Drill. 24-0747 approved Pass
550. 409. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Sheldon Football League. 24-0748 approved Pass
551. 410. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Sheldon Little League. 24-0749 approved Pass
552. 411. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Southbelt Girls Softball Association. 24-0750 approved Pass
553. 412. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Southbelt Youth Soccer Club. 24-0751 approved Pass
554. 413. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for discussion and possible action regarding 2024 Commissioners Court meeting schedule. 24-0743 no action
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556. 414. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of an agreement between the University of Houston/Graduate College of Social Work and Harris County Precinct 4 for an internship program, at no cost to the County. 24-0727 approved Pass
557. 486 Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
558. 415. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of $2 million from the FLEX Fund (1040) for the design and installation of infrastructure improvements in North Shore as part of the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) program. 24-0728 approved Pass
559. 416. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of $2 million from the FLEX Fund (1040) for the design and installation of infrastructure improvements in South Houston as part of the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) program. 24-0729 approved Pass
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566. 559 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 28. JUVPROB 10 Women in Criminal Justice Conference* 3/25-28/2024 San Marcos, TX $8,310 Grant 29. JUVPROB 1 Association for Compensatory Educators 4/2-5/2024 San Antonio, TX $1,605 Grant of Texas Conference 30. JUVPROB 10 Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues* 8/7-8/2024 Houston, TX $11,800 Grant 31. HCRCA 1 South San Antonio ISD care zone training 2/15-16/2024 San Antonio, TX $472 General 32. HCRCA 1 Leadership challenge workshop 2/25-29/2024 Georgetown, TX $8,075 General 33. C1 4 Internet crimes against children cyber 2/15-17/2024 Houston, TX $1,600 General invest. training & cert.* 34. C3 2 Comprehensive local environmental 2/2/2024 Katy, TX $150 Other enforcement training* 35. C3 2 Tx. Environmental Law Enf. Assn. 4/22-25/2024 Bandera, TX $1,206 Other Training Conference* 36. C6 1 Developing Leaders for Texas Law Multiple League City, TX $745 Other Enforcement course* 37. C6 3 Public Safety Telecommunicator course TBD Houston, TX $831 General 38. C6 4 ALERRT Train the Trainer course* 2/18-23/2024 Gonzales, TX $3,120 Other 39. SHERIFF - Am. Society of Crime Lab. Directors 11/15-18/2023 Austin, TX $275 General Leadership Academy course* ($930 appvd. 10/10/2023 for 2 attnds.-date change & add exp.) 40. SHERIFF 1 Bosch crash data retrieval tool TBD Houston, TX $595 Other technician online training 41. SHERIFF 2 Cellebrite cert. operator & physical TBD Houston, TX $620 General analyst recert. online training 42. SHERIFF 1 Federal Aviation Admin. helicopter cert. TBD Fort Worth, TX $20,000 General flight instructor training*
567. 560 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 43. SHERIFF 2 Use of deadly force & officer involved 1/21-26/2024 New Braunfels, TX $2,360 General shooting training* 44. SHERIFF 1 Texas Commission on Jail Standards 1/31-2/1/2024 Austin, TX $460 General meeting* 45. SHERIFF 2 Inland boat operator training* 2/5-9/2024 Houston, TX $2,134 Other 46. SHERIFF 1 Accreditation Com. for Traffic Accident 2/8/2024 Houston, TX $150 General Reconstruction course* 47. SHERIFF 3 Human Resources webinars Multiple Houston, TX $2,876 General 48. SHERIFF 21 Pony Express Ride* 2/11-12/2024 Austin, TX $5,910 Other 49. SHERIFF 1 Crime scene investigator certification 2/19-23/2024 Pasadena, TX $465 General test preparation* 50. SHERIFF 18 Property & Evidence Management course* 2/21/2024 Huntsville, TX $2,700 General 51. SHERIFF 30 New Detective School* 3/4-7/2024 Humble, TX $3,500 General 52. SHERIFF 1 Instructor Development training* 3/4-8/2024 Houston, TX $500 Other 53. SHERIFF 5 Texas Tactical Police Officers 3/25-28/2024 Round Rock, TX $4,600 General Association Conference* 54. SHERIFF 30 Leadership Development Institute 3/25-29/2024 Houston, TX $45,000 General Training course* 55. SO-DET 5 Fingerprint Comparison course* 2/5-9/2024 Humble, TX $3,475 General 56. FM 1 Texas A&M Engineering Ext. Ser. Cyber 2/12-15/2024 San Marcos, TX $970 General Readiness Summit* ($2,425 appvd. 12/19/2023 for 2 attnds.-add attnd. & exp.) 57. FM 2 SAFE-D Conference* 2/22-24/2024 Irving, TX $2,340 General 58. FM 1 DHS/FEMA STEPS training* 4/18-19/2024 Irving, TX $260 Other
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590. 1083 COVID-19
591. 1104 Management and Budget
592. 1114 Commissioners Court recessed at 4:06 P.M.
593. 1116 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 4:25 P.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
594. 1119 Commissioner Ellis arrived in-person at 4:26 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
595. 1122 Management and Budget
596. 44. Request for approval to add three job codes for Budget Analysts allowing for career growth within the department effective February 10, 2024. 24-0388
597. 1127 County Engineer
598. 129. Request for approval to release retainage to The Gonzalez Group, LP., in connection with the Administration Building 1st Floor Commissioner’s - Court Remodel/Relocation, in the amount of $227,850.75, Job No. 22/0057-7, UPIN 20035MF1ER01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWDBE Current Participation: 48%. 24-0656
599. 1130 Commissioner Garcia arrived in-person at 4:31 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
600. 1132 Management and Budget
601. 1134 County Engineer
602. 1137 Request for approval to release partial retainage to Horizon International Group, LLC., in connection with the George H. W. Bush Community Center in the amount of $118,885.05, Job No. 21/0159, UPIN 19104MF16U01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 24-0658
603. 1139 Economic Equity and Opportunity
604. 1142 Public Health Services
605. 1146 Sheriff
606. 1154 County Clerk
607. 1162 Purchasing
608. 1170 Transmittals
609. 1178 Emergency/Supplemental items
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611. 1212 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 5:30 P.M. for Item 383.
612. 1215 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 6:10 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones present in-person.
613. 1220 Judge Hidalgo arrived in-person at 6:11 P.M. She did not miss any vote.
614. 1223 Executive Session
615. 1231 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 6:13 P.M. The above and forgoing minutes have been read and examined by me and are a true and correct representation of the actions taken by Commissioners Court held on January 30, 2024. On this the 27th day of February, 2024. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy