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Name: Harris County Commissioners Court
Start: 2024-01-09
Location: 1001 Preston, Suite 934

January 9, 2024 ·10:00 AM Closed

1001 Preston, Suite 934

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Agenda — 451 items

1 Public Notice
2 January 5, 2024 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 24-0281
3 Opening Prayer
4 Pastor Carlos Bonilla of Trigo Limpio in Houston introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 2.
5 Pledges of Allegiance
6 Appearances before court
6 *Commissioner Ellis did not appear in court until 2:04 P.M. At 2:21 P.M., with the County Attorney’s Office guidance, Commissioner Ellis directed the County Clerk’s Office to show him voting Aye on all previously approved items that he wasn’t present for earlier in the day. Therefore, all the votes taken prior to 2:21 P.M. will reflect Commissioner Ellis voting Aye.
7 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.
8 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
8 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a regular session at 10:07 A.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
10 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the Court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
12 Resolutions
12 Emergency/Supplemental items
1. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to designate Saturday, February 17, 2024 as the 17th Annual CERT Rodeo Day in Harris County, Texas. 24-0252 approved Pass
274. 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. 24-0290
2. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution honoring the service of Gloria Gallegos upon her retirement from the Pasadena Independent School District. 24-0250 approved Pass
3. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution remembering January 9, 2024 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. 24-0267 approved Pass
276. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson. 24-0293
16 COVID-19
4. Request by Public Health Services for approval of the order to Abate a Public Nuisance at multiple locations in Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 under The American Rescue Plan Act-Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program. approved Pass
17 Resolutions
5. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept a subrecipient amendment from the City of Houston to reallocate funds for additional equipment and supplies for the FY 2023 Detection and Mitigation of COVID-19 in Confinement Facilities Program. approved Pass
2. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution honoring the service of Gloria Gallegos upon her retirement from the Pasadena Independent School District. 24-0250
6. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Texas Children’s Hospital to update any and all references of the Office of County Administration to the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for programs or interventions to be funded by the Harris County Early Childhood Impact Fund to improve early childhood health and development outcomes, reduce disparities, and generate evidence to better meet the needs of young children and their families for Harris County for the period of November 15, 2022 - November 14, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (200315). approved Pass
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20 Management and Budget
7. Request for approval to decrease commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the close out of the Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Phase 2 project in the amount of $55,000 for a total net CP funding of $705,000. approved Pass
8. Request that the court consider payments for 2024 annual membership dues for various organizations. 24-0255 approved Pass
3. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution remembering January 9, 2024 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. 24-0267
9. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 24-0273 approved Pass
23 Emergency/Supplemental items
283. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on the resources necessary for the Harris County Clerk to execute the 2024 elections. 24-0297
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25 County Clerk
26 Human Resources and Risk Management
116. Request for approval to provide a Post-Election report for the December 9, 2023, Joint Runoff Election.
10. 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 $59,850 and three workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $24,143; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $30,613; denial of 79 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute four releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $5,382 in connection with property damage claims. approved Pass
11. Request for approval of public official bonds for certain Harris County officials. approved Pass
28 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 10:42 A.M. and returned at 10:43 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
12. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions. approved Pass
29 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 11:19 A.M. and returned at 11:20 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
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30 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 12:07 P.M. and returned at 12:10 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
13. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Stevens Technical Services, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services in the amount of $481,974.30 for the design of Intersection Improvements - Hufsmith Road at FM 2978, Stuebner Airline Road, and Kuykendahl Rd- 2023, UPIN 24103MF34P01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWDBE Current Participation: 95.74%. approved Pass
14. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Ninyo & Moore in the amount of $238,230.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for CSCD Expansion at Atascocita - Phases II through V - UPIN 19035MF16E01, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
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15. Request for approval to execute an amendment with Norex Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $200,000 for Professional On-Call Engineering Services as may be needed in connection with various projects, UPIN 24035MF39Y01, Countywide. approved Pass
16. Request for approval to execute an agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC in the amount of $86,096.20 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Westfield Pines and Village Subdivisions Drainage Improvements - 2019, UPIN 20090MF1H001, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. approved Pass
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17. 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 $54,403.49, Job No. 22/0424, UPIN 18035MF0WG01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%. approved Pass
18. Request for approval to execute an amendment with Riner Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $32,401.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services to construct On-Call Contract for Concrete Paving and Related Improvements at various locations, UPIN 23104MF2PE01, Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
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19. Request for approval of a change in contract with Allgood Construction Co., Inc. in connection with West Gulf Bank Road from Interstate 45 to Airline Drive, adding five calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $30,977.52, Job No. 22/0461-2, UPIN 19101MF0XV01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 36%, MWDBE Current Participation: 56.81%. approved Pass
20. Request for approval of a change in contract with Icon GC, LLC, in connection with HCSFNC - TO4 - Vista 'Baker Ripley Site', adding 24 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $30,902.58, Job No. 23/0087-4, UPIN 21035MF1QK01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%. approved Pass
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21. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with DAE & Associates LTD, d/b/a Geotech Engineering & Testing, in the amount of $17,824.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Emerald Forest Subdivision Road and Drainage Improvements (Cypress Place - Phase II), UPIN 21289MF21501, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. approved Pass
22. Request for approval to execute an agreement with DAE & Associates LTD, d/b/a Geotech Engineering & Testing, Inc. in the amount of $15,226.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Lynwood Estates Subdivision Drainage Improvements - UPIN 19104MF16H01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%. approved Pass
36. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County for the public project known as Harris County Project Recovery Post Disaster Relocation and Buyout Program, tract number G103-00-00-09-005.0, for $15,755.00 which is $2,055.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 21289MF1YR01, Precinct 3.
23. Request for approval of a change in contract with Triple B Services, LLP in connection with final construction of Greenhouse Road Segment 6 - from 270’ North of Cypress North Houston Road to Cypress Creek - 2020, adding 74 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $82,869.98, Job No. 21/0436-2, UPIN 211033952830024, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 21.82%, MWDBE Current Participation: 27.94%. approved Pass
24. Request for approval to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. in connection with the construction of Airline Estates and Blue Bell Subdivisions Drainage Improvements - 2018 Project, UPIN 19101MF12A01, Precinct 2, project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. approved Pass
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25. Request for approval to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc. in connection with the construction of Coles Crossing Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19103MF15U01 Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27.2%. approved Pass
26. Request for approval to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., in connection with the Aberdeen Green Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19103MF16001, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 41.7%. approved Pass
27. Request for approval of an agreement with Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District Number 5 in connection with the construction of improvements to Telge Rd Segment 4 - from 1,650-feet north of Louetta Road to 1,780-feet north of Telge Ranch Road, located in Harris County Precinct 3 (Previously Precinct 4). approved Pass
28. Request for approval for Harris County Flood Control District to convey real estate to the City of Baytown, Texas, a municipal corporation, for tracts O101-01-00-01-004.1 & O101-01-03-01-001.1, a 1.44-acre and 0.42-acre drainage easements, for the City of Baytown Partnership - O101-01-00-E001 project, and that the County Judge execute the Assignment and Assumption of Easement, UPIN 23090MF2UB01, Precinct 2. approved Pass
29. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris - Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 4 for Sunterra Recreation Center and Street Dedication, Precinct 4. approved Pass
30. Request for approval of a change in contract with Pfeiffer & Son Ltd., in connection with Hockley Camp CenterPoint Electrical Service, with a deduction in the amount of $4,960.00, Job No. 22/0387-1, UPIN 23104MF2KR01, Precinct 4. approved Pass
31. Request for approval to transfer all utility bills and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills per the purchase of building 3315 Delano Street, Houston, TX 77004, which includes all deposits/fees for the transferring of the utility services. approved Pass
32. Request for approval for the sale by Harris County of a 0.1928 acre 10’ waterline easement to the City of Pearland, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, from the Precinct 1 Non-Project related ROW Sales & Abandonments project, tract Pearland 10’ WLE, for the appraised value of $25,838, and that the County Judge execute the waterline right-of-way easement, UPIN 24101MF2ZN01, Precinct 1. approved Pass
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33. Request for approval of an Order authorizing and directing Harris County to abandon its interest in a storm water quality vegetative easement across a 3.9057-acre portion of a 7.1543 tract of land, from the Precinct 3 Non-Project Related ROW Sales and Abandonments, Tract Storm Water Quality Vegetative Easement, to Askanim, LLC, UPIN 24103MF2ZK01, Precinct 3. approved Pass
34. 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 Q128-00-00 Channel Conveyance Improvements - Q128-00-00-E001, tract Q128-00-00-02-008.0, for $105,218.50 which is $4,325.50 over the appraised value, UPIN 23090MF2WV01, Precinct 3. approved Pass
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35. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County for the public project known as Bus Stop Pads at Various Locations in Precinct 2 - 2021, tract number 1, for $3,351.00 which is $1,000.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 21102MF23W01, Precinct 2. approved Pass
36. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County for the public project known as Harris County Project Recovery Post Disaster Relocation and Buyout Program, tract number G103-00-00-09-005.0, for $15,755.00 which is $2,055.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 21289MF1YR01, Precinct 3. approved Pass
37. 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 Helms Stormwater Detention Basin and Conveyance Improvements, tract P118-26-00-01-031.0, for $63,022.00 which is $9,431.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 23090MF2MG01, Precinct 2. approved Pass
38. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County for the public project known as Timberlake Estates Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, tract number 1, for $459,518.00 which is $206,042.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 19103MF17E01, Precinct 3. approved Pass
39. Request 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 two (2) sanitary sewer easement tracts for the public project known as Crosby Lynchburg Road Phase 4, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 18102MF0S701, Precinct 3. approved Pass
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40. Request 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 two (2) roadway easement tracts for the public project known as Traffic Signal - Gosling Road at West Rayford Road - 2022, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 23103MF2VA01, Precinct 3. approved Pass
41. Request 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 three (3) fee simple tracts for the public project known as District VI Patrol Substation, for the purpose of providing law enforcement support and community policing, UPIN 24201MF39X01, Precinct 3. approved Pass
42. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Atascocita Complex Water, Wastewater, and Drainage Improvements project, for a total authorization of $10,500,000 and request for approval of initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $8,600,000. no action
43. Request for approval of plat Bridge Creek Sec 5 Amending Plat No 1. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 3. approved Pass
44. Request for approval of plat Kuykendahl Oaks with a financial surety in the amount of $4,710.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 1. approved Pass
45. Request for approval of plat Inverness Hardy Corner. Consultant, M2L ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 1. approved Pass
46. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Creek Parkway Street Dedication Sec 9 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,140.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4. approved Pass
47. Request for approval of plat CypressNext. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 4. approved Pass
48. Request for approval of plat Grand Prairie Highlands Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $6,375.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. approved Pass
49. Request for approval of plat Grand Prairie Highlands Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,150.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. approved Pass
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50. Request for approval of plat Grand Prairie Highlands Sec 4 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,760.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING Inc, Precinct 4. approved Pass
51. Request for approval of plat Harris County MUD No 558 Wastewater Treatment Plant No 1. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. approved Pass
52. Request for approval of plat Harris County MUD No 558 Water Plant No 1. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. approved Pass
53. Request for approval of plat Harris County MUD No 570C Lift Station No 1. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. approved Pass
54. Request for approval of plat House Of David Church Estate. Consultant, SOUTH TEXAS SURVEYING ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 4. approved Pass
55. Request for approval of plat Kickapoo Road Street Dedication Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $1,920.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. approved Pass
56. Request for approval of plat Morton Ranch Reserve At Treviso. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 4. approved Pass
57. Request for approval of plat Sorella Sec 6 with a financial surety in the amount of $1,950.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. approved Pass
58. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for NASH FM 529, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,060.00 for Elyson Sec 40, Precinct 4. approved Pass
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59. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Taylor Morrison of Texas, Inc., A Texas Corporation in the amount of $2,180.00 for Avalon at Cypress Mason Road Street Dedication Sec 2, Precinct 3. approved Pass
60. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Woodmere Development Co., Ltd., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $4,080.00 for Breckenridge East Sec 4, Precinct 3. approved Pass
61. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for WLH Communities - Texas, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,030.00 for Bridge Creek Sec 7, Precinct 3. approved Pass
62. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,875.00 for Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 6, Precinct 4. approved Pass
63. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for CF CSLK Groves, LLC A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $1,900.00 for Groves Sec 39, Precinct 3. approved Pass
64. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for D.R. Horton-Texas, Ltd., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $4,270.00 for Jasmine Heights Sec 25, Precinct 4. approved Pass
65. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Elan Development, L.P., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $4,695.00 for Willow Trace Sec 2, Precinct 3. approved Pass
66. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for the installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 21103 ½ West Road, Cypress, TX 77433 (Intersection of West Road and Caspian Run Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 3. approved Pass
67. 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 20217 ½ Bridgeland Creek Parkway, Cypress, TX 77433 (Intersection of Bridgeland Creek Parkway and Summit Point Crossing) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 3. approved Pass
68. 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 8570 ½ Westgreen Boulevard, Cypress, TX 77433 (Intersection of Westgreen Boulevard and West Road) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 3. approved Pass
69. 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 11034 ½ Mason Rd, Cypress, TX 77433 (Intersection of Mason Rd and Summit Point Crossing) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 3. approved Pass
70. Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by IGET Services, LLC for improvements to Asphalt Reconstruction Project - Fuqua St, Furman Rd. to Cullen Blvd. - 2022, UPIN 22101MF2HR01, Precinct 1. approved Pass
71. Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by EJES Incorporated for Parkway (Mobile Homes) Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF17F01, Precinct 1. approved Pass
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72. Request for approval of a facilities extension agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, in the amount of $6,643, to relocate a power pole for erosion repairs along HCFCD Unit P130-09-00. (Greens Bayou Watershed, Project ID P130-09-00-X009, Agreement No. 2023-43, Precinct 1). approved Pass
73. Request for approval of amendment No. 2 to an agreement with DAE & Associates, Ltd. dba Geotech Engineering and Testing in the amount of $99,997, for additional materials engineering and testing services in support of major maintenance of Cypress Creek and tributaries Batch 3 on HCFCD Unit K100-00-00. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID CI-012, Project ID K100-00-00-X087, Agreement No. 2022-39, Precincts 1 and 3, MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible). approved Pass
74. Request for approval of an amendment to agreement with Midtown Engineers, LLC, in the amount of $850,000, to provide additional design, bidding, and construction phase engineering services in support of two detention basins along Cypress Creek at Kuykendahl Road and IH-45, HCFCD Unit K500-31-00. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID CI-012, Project ID K100-00-00-G002, Agreement No. 2020-09, Precincts 1 and 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%). approved Pass
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75. Request for approval of signatory authority as indicated within the “Depository/Authorized Signatories Designation Form” to the Executive Director of the Flood Control District or her designees regarding the CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs. approved Pass
76. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Aurora Technical Services, LLC to provide bidding, and construction phase engineering services in support of the Riggs Stormwater Detention Basin located at Little White Oak Bayou, HCFCD Unit E501-02-00. (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-09, Project ID E501-02-00-E001, Precinct 1). approved Pass
77. Request for approval of change in contract No. 1 with Texas Dewatering LLC, for channel erosion and slope failure repairs, adding three calendar days and resulting in an addition of $14,747.20 to the contract amount. (Greens Bayou Watershed, Project ID P130-00-00-X026, Job No. 22/0140, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWDBE Current Participation: 14%). approved Pass
78. Request for approval of change in contract No. 4 with Arrowstone Contracting, LLC, for the South Shaver Stormwater Detention Basin, adding 40 calendar days and resulting in no change to the contract amount. (Sims Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-10, Project ID C506-01-00-E004, Job No. 21/0375, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 28%, MWDBE Current Participation: 38%). approved Pass
79. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as Bear Creek Floodplain Preservation, for the purpose of floodplain preservation. (Addicks Reservoir Watershed, Bond ID F-55, Project ID U102-00-00-R002, Precinct 4). approved Pass
80. 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 Natural Channel Stabilization, for the purpose of channel improvements and stormwater detention. (Addicks Reservoir Watershed, Bond ID F-55, Project ID U102-00-00-X037, Precinct 4). approved Pass
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81. Request for approval to continue annual overtime payment for construction zone traffic control, lane closures and traffic control, DWI enforcement, aggressive driving enforcement, reckless driving enforcement, and toll enforcement on the toll road system at an approximate cost of $3,500,000 for fiscal year 2024 (Countywide). approved Pass
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82. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda. 24-0279 no action
105 Economic Equity and Opportunity
83. Request for discussion and possible action on the proposed new programming to enhance Minority Owned Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) capacity using Local Government Code Chapter 381.004 authority. approved Pass
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84. Request for approval to establish the Harris County Information Technology Change Management Policy. no action
85. Request for approval to update the Harris County Information Technology Access Control Policy. no action
86. Request for approval to establish the Harris County Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy. no action
87. Request for approval of changes to attributes of certain vehicle control numbers for various departments. approved Pass
88. Request for approval to destroy certain records of the Auditor’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office that have met the retention period specified in the Harris County Records Control Schedule adopted December 5, 2023. approved Pass
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89. Request for approval of the Order Assessing Cost for abatement of nuisances at one location in Precinct 2 and the assessment of administrative fees totaling $10,265.30. approved Pass
90. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Deer Park to provide medical countermeasures from the Strategic National Stockpile in the event of a biological or radioactive attack. approved Pass
91. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of La Porte to provide medical countermeasures from the Strategic National Stockpile in the event of a biological or radioactive attack. approved Pass
92. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Nassau Bay to exchange wastewater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the wastewater based epidemiology (WBE) program. approved Pass
93. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the Trail of the Lakes Municipal Utility District to exchange wastewater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the wastewater based epidemiology (WBE) program. approved Pass
94. Request for approval of a Material Transfer Agreement with Johns Hopkins University for the exchange of materials between parties for the development of a sequencing pipeline used for the molecular identification of mosquitoes. approved Pass
95. Request for approval for Veterinary Public Health to update Section 5: Rabies Vaccination and License of Harris County Animal Regulations for unincorporated Harris County. approved Pass
96. Request for approval of three positions for the Community Health and Wellness Division effective January 13, 2024. approved Pass
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99. Request that the County Judge execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1 for the library to provide digital literacy educational sessions and children’s STREAM programming at Precinct 1 Community Centers. approved Pass
100. Request for approval to use the department’s credit card in an amount up to $2,250 to purchase food for three days of Leadership Training for approximately 75 library employees. approved Pass
101. Request for approval to use the department’s credit card in an amount up to $3,000, paid from library gift funds, for the purpose of catering a graduation event for the Career Online High School. approved Pass
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132 Juvenile Probation
102. Request for approval of a position effective January 13, 2024 to support the newly created Mental Health Unit in the Juvenile Detention Center. 24-0280 approved Pass
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103. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 that the County Judge execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Facilities Commission for the sale/disposal of County forfeited property (gambling equipment) through the State Surplus Property Program. approved Pass
104. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 that the County Judge execute an amendment to the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1266 for the period of October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024. 24-0256 approved Pass
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105. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 that the County Judge execute an amendment to the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1247 for the period of October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024. 24-0257 approved Pass
106. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of changes to the list of regular deputies with an oath of office. approved Pass
107. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to use surplus labor budget funds to pay deputies for overtime worked to temporarily fill district and contract vacancies 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. 24-0274 approved Pass
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108. Request for approval of changes to the list of law enforcement personnel with Oath of Office and Statement of Officer. approved Pass
109. Request for approval of one position effective January 13, 2024. 24-0276 approved Pass
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110. Request for approval to transfer two positions between Business Units 54000 and 54100 effective January 13, 2024. 24-0277 approved Pass
111. Request for approval of two positions effective January 13, 2024 relating to an item previously approved by Commissioners Court on March 14, 2023. 24-0278 approved Pass
145 Institute of Forensic Sciences
112. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Austin County for postmortem examinations of decedents and related court testimony on cases submitted to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences from January 1-December 31, 2024. approved Pass
113. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Polk County for postmortem examinations of decedents and related court testimony on cases submitted to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences from January 1-December 31, 2024. approved Pass
114. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with San Jacinto County for postmortem examinations of decedents and related court testimony on cases submitted to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences from January 1-December 31, 2024. approved Pass
115. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Walker County for postmortem examinations of decedents and related court testimony on cases submitted to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences from January 1-December 31, 2024. approved Pass
150 County Clerk
116. Request for approval to provide a Post-Election report for the December 9, 2023, Joint Runoff Election. no action
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117. Request for approval of the polling location check payment process. approved Pass
153 District Clerk
118. Request for approval to renew fifteen (15) unreserved parking spaces at 1401 Congress Street, Houston, Texas 77002 for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 at an annual cost of $15,300. approved Pass
155 County Attorney
119. Request for approval of an order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in Justice of the Peace Courts, various County and District Courts, and U.S. District Court-TX (Houston). approved Pass
120. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement between Harris Flood Control District and Best Best & Krieger, L.L.P. approved Pass
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123. 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. 24-0261 no action
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124. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests. approved Pass
164 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. PHS 1 Violence prevention mobile program TBD New York, NY $2,470 Grant overview & site visit ($17,080 appvd. 11/14/2023 & 12/05/2023 for 4 attnds.-add attnd., exp., & date change) 2. PHS 3 University of Chicago Crime Lab's CVILA 2/8-10/2024 Washington, DC $7,000 Grant graduation 3. HCD 1 Transit Bus Safety course 4/14-19/2024 Lanham, MD $2,300 Grant 4. LIB 7 Public Library Association Conference 4/2-6/2024 Columbus, OH $12,372 General $4,988 Other 5. CAC - Anti-Human Trafficking Summit 1/22-23/2024 Lake Charles, LA $49 Other ($611 appvd. 10/10/2023 for 1 attnd.-date change & add exp.) 6. SHERIFF 1 National Narcotic Detector Association 1/5-7/2024 Warner Robbins, GA $935 Other board meeting 7. SHERIFF 2 Intnl. Law Enf. Educators & Trainers 3/17-23/2024 St. Louis, MO $5,620 Other Assn. Training Conf. & Expo 8. SHERIFF 5 National Assn. of Women Law Enforcement 4/23-26/2024 Las Vegas, NV $9,775 Other Executives Conf. 9. SHERIFF 4 Police Station Design Conference 5/20-23/2024 Glendale, AZ $9,645 Other 10. SO-DET 5 New Detective & Criminal Investigator 3/18-22/2024 New Orleans, LA $9,375 Other Tactics course 11. FM 1 Florida Hazardous Materials Symposium 1/15-19/2024 Daytona Beach, FL $3,155 Other 12. FM 6 National Assn. of Women Law Enforcement 4/22-26/2024 Las Vegas, NV $14,450 Other Executives Conf. ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 36 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $2,282 $82,134 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- -------
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125. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests. approved Pass
168 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OMB 50 Various conferences, events, & meetings Multiple Various $15,000 General 2. OMB 2 Women in Public Finance Conference 1/18-19/2024 Austin, TX $1,135 General 3. OMB 4 The Bond Buyer Texas Public Finance 4/15-17/2024 Austin, TX $5,920 General Conference 4. HRRM 3 Various job fairs Multiple Various $10,000 General 5. OCE 1 International Right of Way Association 12/13/2023 Houston, TX $260 General online training 6. OCE 8 International Right of Way Association TBD Houston, TX $2,280 General online training 7. OCE 600 American Soc. for Testing & Materials Multiple Houston, TX $10,737 General compass online subscrip. 8. OCE 1 Project Management Professional training 5/20-23/2024 Houston, TX $2,894 General 9. FCD 2 Stream functions pyramid 1/23-26/2024 Houston, TX $2,200 FCD & quantification tool workshop 10. FCD 1 Emergency Management Association of 3/3-6/2024 San Marcos, TX $1,619 FCD Texas Symposium
169 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 40. CCLK 3 Texas Association of Counties 8/28-30/2024 Austin, TX $3,680 Other Legislative Conference* 41. DCLK 2 Healthy county boot camp 2/7-9/2024 Round Rock, TX $1,650 General 42. JP 1.2 2 Introduction to Court Interpreting 2/3-3/2/2024 Houston, TX $1,320 General course 43. PBCT3 1 Mediation training 2/9-11/2024 Houston, TX $1,350 General 44. AUD 1 Keys to Being an Effective Audit Senior 3/26-27/2024 Houston, TX $302 General course ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 852 In Texas average cost per attendee: $240 $204,377 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 888 Average cost per attendee: $323 $286,511 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2024 = 10/1/23-9/30/24
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126. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to transfer the Home Grown: Building Comprehensive Networks (year 1) project to the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity. approved Pass
127. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for grant funds in the amount of $300,000, with no local match, for the FY 2024 Effects of Sea Level Rise Program. 24-0249 approved Pass
128. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for grant funds in the amount of $5,000,000, with no required match, for the Support and Scale Up of HIV Prevention Services in Sexual Health Clinics Program. approved Pass
129. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for grant funds in the amount of $10,000, with no required match, for the 2024 NACCHO/MRC Medical Reserve Corps Operational Readiness Awards (ORA) Program. approved Pass
130. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Mobile Healthcare Association to extend the grant end date to January 31, 2024 for the FY 2022 Mobile Health Innovation Collaborative Program. approved Pass
131. Request by Public Health Services for approval to transfer two positions from general fund 1000 to grant fund 2601 effective January 13, 2024 to support the paid intern program for the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance and Emerging Diseases (OESED). 24-0282 approved Pass
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132. Request by the County Library for approval of 10 grant-funded positions effective January 13, 2024 for the FY 2024 Expand Citizenship Services Program. 24-0258 approved Pass
133. Request by Domestic Relations for approval to submit an application to the Texas Bar Foundation for grant funds in the amount of $25,000, with no required match, for the FY 24 Self-Represented Services in the Family Courts Program. approved Pass
134. Request by Domestic Relations for approval to submit an application to the Texas Office of the Attorney General for grant funds in the amount of $103,000.00, with a required match of $11,444.44, for the FY 2024-25 Access and Visitation/Shared Parenting Program. approved Pass
135. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services renewal grant funds in the amount of $583,177.44, with a prior year match of $2,564,267.96, for the 2024 Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Contract Program. approved Pass
136. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $74,997, with a required match of $18,749, for the FY 2025 STEP Comprehensive Program. approved Pass
137. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $54,992, with a required match of $13,756, for the FY 2025 STEP Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Program. approved Pass
138. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $110,000, with an in-kind match of $1,200,000, for the FY 2024-25 Environmental Crimes Unit Camera Program. approved Pass
139. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $12,497, with a required match of $3,127, for the FY 2024 STEP-Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) Program. approved Pass
140. 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 $110,432.00, with a required match of $27,639.72, for the FY 2025 General Traffic Safety Bicyclists Program. 24-0259 approved Pass
141. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to rollover the unexpended balances in the amount of $90,652 for the Auto Theft Federal Funds and the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Grant Program Income Funds from the 2022-2023 grant year into the 2023-2024 grant year. 24-0251 approved Pass
142. Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $3,509,114, with no required cash match, for the FY 24 HCDAO Victim Assistance Project, and create four positions effective January 13, 2024. approved Pass
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143. Request by the District Courts for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division to reallocate the existing budget for the FY 24 Family Intervention/Positive Pathways Court Program, and transfer a position from the VOCA Grant to the FY 24 Family Intervention/Positive Pathways Court Program effective January 13, 2024. approved Pass
144. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Office of the Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division to extend the grant end date to November 30, 2024 for the FY 2022 HCSO Mobile Command Post Upgrades project. 24-0262 approved Pass
145. Request by the County Judge for approval to extend two Urban Area Security Initiative Homeland Security Director and Deputy Director positions to February 28, 2025. 24-0272 approved Pass
191 Auditor
146. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. approved Pass
147. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2024. approved Pass
194 Treasurer
148. Request for approval to stale date outstanding juror checks issued July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023 and transfer $54,020 to the county general fund. 24-0260 approved Pass
196 Tax Assessor-Collector
149. Request for approval, on behalf of the Harris Central Appraisal District, to waive penalty and interest assessed to a certain account in the amount of $177.08 for tax year 2022. approved Pass
150. Request for approval, on behalf of the Harris Central Appraisal District, to waive penalty and interest assessed to a certain account in the amount of $409.47 for tax year 2022. approved Pass
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151. Request for approval, on behalf of the Harris Central Appraisal District, to waive penalty and interest assessed to a certain account in the amount of $516.70 for tax year 2022. approved Pass
152. Request for approval of tax refund payments. approved Pass
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153. Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with Pasadena Taxi Co., Inc. (assignor) to WHC HTX, LLC dba zTrip (assignee) for supplemental non-emergency transportation program providers for Harris County RIDES, the Medical Transportation Program, and the ADA Complimentary Paratransit Program for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of August 23, 2023 - August 22, 2024 (210385). approved Pass
154. Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with Galveston Yellowcab (assignor) to WHC HTX LLC dba zTrip (assignee) for supplemental non-emergency transportation program providers for Harris County RIDES, the Medical Transportation Program, and the ADA Complimentary Paratransit Program for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of August 23, 2023 - August 22, 2024 (210385). approved Pass
155. Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with JMJ Organics, LTD (assignor) to JMJ Organics, A DBA of SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC (assignee) for bedding soil, mulch and related items for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024 (220045), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
156. Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with JMJ Organics, LTD (assignor) to JMJ Organics, A DBA of SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC (assignee) for gravel, stone and related items for Harris County for the period of September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024 (220152), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
157. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for community enrollment campaigns for public safety-net benefits for the Office of County Administration, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (230375). approved Pass
158. Request for approval to reject the bids received for physical gift cards for Harris County, and that the project will not be readvertised at a later date (230328), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. approved Pass
159. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for bridge improvements and related items at various locations in Precinct 3, and that the project be canceled and readvertised at a later date (230300). approved Pass
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160. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for drainage improvements at Parkway Subdivision (Mobile Homes - 2018) in Precinct 1, and that the project be readvertised at a later date (230302), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
161. Request for approval to extend a contract with Accurate Utility Supply, LLC. for water metering equipment and related items for Harris County for the period of February 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (190007). approved Pass
162. Request for approval to extend a contract with Alanton Group, Inc. for janitorial services for the Children's Assessment Center for the period of February 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024, or until a new contract is in place, with a 3.72% CPI-W increase in pricing (220351), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWDBE Current Participation: 18%. approved Pass
163. Request for approval to terminate a contract with Quick Safe Transportation for supplemental non-emergency transportation program providers for Harris County RIDES, the Medical Transportation Program, and the ADA Complimentary Paratransit Program for the Housing and Community Development Department effective January 5, 2024 (210385). approved Pass
164. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with CaseWorthy Inc. in the amount of $152,465 for case management system for the period of December 19, 2023 - December 18, 2024, with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. approved Pass
165. 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 Guardian Alliance Technologies, Inc in the amount of $100,000 for training, system documentation, hosting services, and maintenance of background investigation software for the Sheriff's Office for the period of January 9, 2024 - January 8, 2025, with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. approved Pass
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166. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Laurie A. Robinson, MBA in the amount of $125,000 for consulting service for grant research, grant proposal development and regulatory compliance for Precinct 3 for the period of May 24, 2024 - May 23, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. approved Pass
167. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Baylor College of Medicine in the amount of $440,631 for teen clinic outreach program services for Public Health Services for the period of March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025, with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. approved Pass
168. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with L.M. Rose Consulting Group, LLC in the amount of $125,000 for strategic partnership consulting services for Precinct 3 for the period of May 24, 2024 - May 23, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. approved Pass
169. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration (230457). approved Pass
170. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for community enrollment outreach for Public Safety-Net Benefits for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (230497). approved Pass
171. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for full body scanner system for Community Supervision & Corrections Department (230390). approved Pass
172. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for temporary professional healthcare personnel (Dentist, Physicians, Registered Nurse, APP) for Harris County (230439). approved Pass
173. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional architectural and/or engineering services for assessment, design, and construction management of emergency repairs for the Office of the County Engineer (230501). approved Pass
174. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for installation of distributed energy resources at community centers and libraries in Harris County (230498). approved Pass
175. Request for approval of a renewal option with 24/6 Technical Services LLC for inspection, maintenance, repair and related items for lift stations for the Toll Road Authority through December 31, 2024 at a cost of $180,000 (200355), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. approved Pass
176. Request for approval of a renewal option with Inspiron Logistics for mass notification system for the Housing and Community Development Department through October 26, 2024 at a cost of $8,950 (190359). approved Pass
177. Request for approval of a renewal option with Houston Spraying & Supply, Inc dba Sprayco (Primary); HGS, LLC dba RES Environmental Operating Company, LLC (Secondary) for vegetation management services of mitigation banks for the Flood Control District for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 at a cost of $237,907 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230006), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. approved Pass
178. Request for approval of a renewal option with A-1 Personnel of Houston, Inc.; Ad-A-Staff, Inc.; Advanced Health Education Center Ltd. dba MedRelief Staffing; BuzzClan LLC; The Emery Company LLC; Get Corp Payroll Accounting and Tax dba Get Hire Staffing; Infojini, Inc.; INSPYR Solutions, LLC; JWS Health Consultants, Inc. dba UltraStaff; The Reserves Network, Inc.; Smarter HR Solutions; TruBlu HR Solutions, LLC; 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.; Openwork, LLC; and Cogent Infotech Corporation for certain categories for temporary staffing for Harris County for the period of March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025, at a cost of $33,000,000 (210389). approved Pass
179. Request for approval of a renewal option with Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc. (Primary); and Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. (Secondary) for roadway and facility management, inspection and maintenance (Section II) for the Toll Road Authority through November 30, 2024 at a cost of $15,800,343, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200040), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 6.5%, MWDBE Current Participation: 1.16%. approved Pass
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180. Request for approval of a renewal option with Selrico Communications, LLC for maintenance and associated services for Fiber Optic Cable Communications Systems and related items for the Toll Road Authority through December 31, 2024, at a cost of $401,021, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200319), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. approved Pass
181. Request for approval of a renewal option with Sirsi Corporation dba SirsiDynix for integrated library system for the Public Library through July 18, 2024 at a cost of $222,247 (210262), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
182. Request for approval of a renewal option with Star Service, Inc. for maintenance, inspection and repair of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and related items for the Flood Control District for the period of February 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025, at a cost of $206,329, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220396), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 7%, MWDBE Current Participation: 2.36%. approved Pass
183. Request for approval of a renewal option with QuestMark Information Management, Inc. to provide and mail jury summons and related items for the District Clerk’s Office and Constables for the period of March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025 at a cost of $98,000 (220405), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
184. Request for approval of a renewal option with Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. (Primary); and Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc. (Secondary) for roadway and facility management, inspection and maintenance (Section I) for the Toll Road Authority through November 30, 2024 at a cost of $12,840,934 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200039), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 12%, MWDBE Current Participation: 7%. approved Pass
185. Request for approval of a renewal option with Whitley Penn, LLP for audit services for state seized and forfeited assets for Harris County for the period of January 26, 2024 - January 25, 2025 at a cost of $160,800 (200254), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
186. Request for approval of a renewal option with TransCore ITS, LLC for wrong-way detection systems, maintenance, repair, testing services and related items for the Toll Road Authority through November 30, 2024 at a cost of $1,817,595 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200201), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. approved Pass
187. Request for approval of a renewal option with TransCore ITS, LLC for incident management support and maintenance services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of January 28, 2024 - January 27, 2025 at a cost of $1,278,813 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (190280), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. approved Pass
188. Request for approval of a renewal option with Pro Energy Partners, L.P. for natural gas for Harris County through January 3, 2025 at a cost of $1,070,000, in connection with a gas exemption. approved Pass
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189. Request for approval of a renewal option with Environmental Southwest for turf establishment, vegetation promotion, mowing and irrigation for capital projects for the Flood Control District for the period of April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, at a cost of $850,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220436), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWDBE Current Participation: 10%. approved Pass
190. Request for approval of a renewal option with Lanier Parking Meter Services, LLC for parking facility management services for Harris County for the period of January 28, 2024 - January 27, 2025, at a cost of $1,156,998, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (190258), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%. approved Pass
191. Request for approval of a renewal option with Emerald West Development, Inc. for repairs/replacement of concrete pavement, curbs, driveways, sidewalks and related items in the South Zone in Precinct 2 for the period of February 13, 2024 - February 12, 2025, at a cost of $1,000,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220366), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 31%, MWDBE Current Participation: 62%. approved Pass
192. Request for approval of a renewal option with Highway 1, LLC for paint striping of various roads at the Lyons Camp Area 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%.
193. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with the City of Taylor Lake Village to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city prisoners in Harris County Jails for the period of March 14, 2024 - March 13, 2025, with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate per day. approved Pass
194. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with the Harris County Redevelopment Authority (HCRA) & City of Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number Twenty-Four to provide the Harris County Redevelopment Authority and City of Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Four with financial investment services through December 12, 2024 at no cost to the county. approved Pass
195. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for educational software solutions and services for the Sheriff's Office for the period of February 21, 2024 - February 20, 2025, at a cost of $325,000, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
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197. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Netsync Network Solutions in the amount of $130,411,290 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for F5 network hardware, software, maintenance, support, training, consulting services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of February 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230194), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
198. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Precise Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,148,527 for drainage improvements in Runneburg Estates Subdivision in Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230438), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 24%. approved Pass
199. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Ambassador Services, LLC in the amount of $287,625 for kennel and related cleaning services at the Pets Resource Center for Public Health Services for the period of January 9, 2024 - December 31, 2024 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230366), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%. approved Pass
200. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Precise Services, Inc. in the amount of $3,968,000 for construction of Northpointe Boulevard Segment 2 from Northpointe Ridge Lane to Northpointe Terrace Drive in Precinct 4, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230411), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 31%. approved Pass
201. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Victory Supply LLC in the amount of $162,715 for anti-suicide blankets and related items for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of January 9, 2024 - December 31, 2024 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230362), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. approved Pass
202. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Reliance Construction Services, L.P. in the amount of $328,989 for construction of a new sanitary sewer system at the Mercer Botanic Gardens in Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230407), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 23%. approved Pass
203. Request for approval of a Choice Partners, a division of Harris County Department of Education Cooperative Program award on the basis of low quote to Star Service, Inc. in the amount of $563,194 for replacement of air conditioning units at the Data Center for the Toll Road Authority, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 7%. approved Pass
204. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program with Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC (Buyboard Contract No. 698-23) in the estimated amount of $100,000 for public safety and firehouse supplies and equipment for Harris County, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. approved Pass
205. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an agreement from Mobile Modular Management Corporation a division of McGrath RentCorp in the amount of $605,695 to furnish and for installation of new modular office building for the Toll Road Authority for the period of January 9, 2024 - January 8, 2025, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. approved Pass
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206. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract purchase on the basis of low quote and for the County Judge to execute an agreement with SHI Government Solutions DIR-CPO-4875 in the amount of $1,169,472 for SentinelOne license, maintenance, and support for Harris County for the period of January 9, 2024 - January 8, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
207. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract purchase on the basis of low quote and for the County Judge to execute an agreement with TEQSYS, Inc. (DIR-TSO-4356) in the amount of $2,531,545 for veritas hardware purchase and software subscription for the Toll Road Authority through December 19, 2024 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
208. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Shoppa's Farm Supply, Inc. in the amount of $240,170 for compact track loader with Eterra Raptor Boom for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. approved Pass
209. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract purchase on the basis of lowest quote and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Mobile Wireless, LLC DIR-CPO-4723 in the amount of $189,090 for NetMotion platform and all its features, powering security, visibility and connectivity through October 30, 2024 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
210. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Shoppa's Farm Supply, Inc. in the amount of $95,875 for compact track loader with enclosed cab for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. approved Pass
211. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Pentex Equipment Spring in the amount of $345,114 for mowers for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. approved Pass
212. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Atmax Equipment Co. in the amount of $268,017 for Max Boom Gen 4 Mower for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. approved Pass
213. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Shoppa's Farm Supply, Inc. in the amount of $112,610 for compact track loader for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 24-0264 approved Pass
214. 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 6, 2023 - December 21, 2023. approved Pass
215. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with Rarestep, Inc. dba Fleetio in the additional amount of $42,671 for additional services for subscription, licenses, warranty, upgrades and support of Fleet Management Software produced by Fleetio for Universal Services for the period of November 30, 2023 - November 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. approved Pass
216. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Outreach Strategists, LLC in the additional amount of $374,805 for additional services for Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) facilitator and communication services for the Flood Control District for the period of August 23, 2023 - August 22, 2024 (220058), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 28%, MWDBE Current Participation: 28%. approved Pass
217. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement to increase funding and to exercise a renewal option with IQ Business Group, Inc. in the amount of $1,505,200 for enterprise document and records management solution for Universal Services - Technology for the period of February 21, 2024 - February 20, 2025 (210069), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. approved Pass
218. Request for approval to correct the vendor name from BDO USA, LLP (as approved) to BDO USA, P.C. (corrected) for Information Technology (IT) Consulting, recruitment and staff augmentation services for the Toll Road Authority, for the period of October 10, 2023 - October 9, 2024 (220313), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%. approved Pass
219. Request for approval to correct the vendor name from Ferrovial Services Infrastructure, Inc. (as approved) to Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc. (corrected) for roadway and facility management, inspection and maintenance (Section II) for the Toll Road Authority, in connection with a renewal approved by Commissioners Court on February 21, 2023 (200040), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 6.5%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0.3%. approved Pass
220. Request for approval to correct the vendor name from Ferrovial Services Infrastructure, Inc. (as approved) to Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc. (corrected) for roadway and facility management, inspection and maintenance (Section I) for the Toll Road Authority in connection with a renewal approved by Commissioners Court on January 10, 2023 (200039), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 6.5%, MWDBE Current Participation: 0.3%. approved Pass
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272 Commissioner, Precinct 1
273 Commissioner, Precinct 2
274 Commissioner, Precinct 3
221. Request for approval to accept from the Royal Oaks Garden Club the donation of a check in the amount of $125 for the purchase of a tree to be planted in Nob Hill Park to celebrate Arbor Day. 24-0268 approved Pass
222. Request that the County Judge execute a Concession Agreement with the YMCA of Greater Houston for use of a Harris County lake located directly adjacent to 19915 State Hwy 249 to provide group canoeing and kayaking classes to its members. 24-0269 approved Pass
223. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the FY24 Precinct 3 GRADALL 3100, GRADALL 4100, and LEEBOY Paver project for an amount of $1,256,629 and request for approval of initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,260,000. 24-0270 approved Pass
224. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Mercer Sanitary Sewer System Connection project for an initial amount of $530,000 and initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $530,000, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 23%, MWDBE Current Achievement: 23% or more. 24-0271 approved Pass
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225. Request for approval to execute a lease agreement with Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health System, to loan computers and ancillary equipment to be used for telemedicine and telehealth visits at the Bayland Community Center, at no cost to the County outside of minimal operating costs for such equipment. 24-0263 approved Pass
226. Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 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. 24-0265 no action
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227. Transmittal by the Harris County Sexual Assault Response Team (HCSART) of a biennial report.
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228. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for a public hearing for the revision to a subdivision plat entitled ST CHARLES PLACE PARTIAL REPLAT NO 16 under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3. approved Pass
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229. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the monthly report describing progress in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund administration, in accordance with guidance from Commissioners Court. accepted
230. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a report describing status of Procure to Pay process improvement initiatives. accepted
231. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of December 5-18, 2023. accepted
232. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of January 2024 Status Update for the 2018 Harris County Subdivision Drainage Improvement Program.
233. 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. accepted
234. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a preliminary engineering report prepared by Agha Engineering, LLC and dated July 23, 2023, titled Boudreaux Stormwater Detention Basin. (Willow Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-106, Project ID M500-10-00-E001, Precinct 3). accepted
235. Transmittal by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity of a Subcontractor Study report conducted by staff in the fall of 2023. accepted
236. Transmittal by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity of the Harris County Essential Workers Board’s 2023 Annual Report. accepted
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237. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the December 5, 2023 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. accepted
238. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the annual financial report for Harris County Emergency Services District No. 8 for the year ending December 31, 2022. accepted
239. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the Order Appointing, Oath of Office, and Statement of Officer for Jermaine Thomas, Associate Judge, Harris County Civil Courts at Law. accepted
240. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for office furniture for the Office of Communication Education and Engagement and the Refugee Program offices for Public Health Services (230484). accepted
241. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for a video wall system for the Joint Operating Mobile Command Unit for the Sheriff's Office (230131). accepted
242. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for sale, recovery and cleanup of “once fired” spent ammunition casings, brass and assorted metals for the Sheriff's Office (230477). accepted
243. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for ditch regrading/reshaping and related items at various locations for Harris County Precinct 3 (230492). accepted
244. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for design and installation of playground at Gene Green Park for Precinct 1 (230491). accepted
245. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of the restoration of the Caroline Street Tunnel for Precinct 1 (230454). accepted
246. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for wastewater surveillance equipment for Public Health Services (230490). accepted
247. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for uniform hats and related items for the Sheriff's Office (230494). accepted
248. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of the Downtown Tunnel Flood Mitigation Lift Station for Precinct 1 (230452). accepted
249. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for Mobile Offices for the Community Services Department (230478). accepted
250. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage improvements in the Memorial Hills Subdivision (2018) in Precinct 1 (230506). accepted
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251. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for lawn care services for the Flood Control District (230465). accepted
252. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for repair of ruts along maintenance berms of flood channels and basins for the Flood Control District (230486). accepted
253. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for installation of new restroom at A.D. Dyess Park for Precinct 3 (230507). accepted
254. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a renewal option with Asana Integrated Medical Group, P.C/American Well Corporation for telepsychiatry services at Community Supervision & Corrections Department's residential facilities and the Juvenile Probation Department at the Juvenile Center for the period of February 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025, at a cost of $630,000 (190099), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. accepted
255. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a renewal option with Bob Barker Company, Inc. for dry goods, hygiene products, clothing and related items for Community Supervision and Corrections Department for the period of March 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025, at a cost of $200,000 (220359), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. accepted
256. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a renewal option with Santa Maria Hostel, Inc. for detoxification services for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025, at a cost of $15,000 (200017), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. accepted
257. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an amendment to an agreement with Avertest, LLC dba Averhealth in the additional amount of $300,000 for additional services for drug testing kits, collection cups, specimen collection, and the screening and confirmation of urine samples for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of February 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024 (220209). accepted
258. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $200,232.40 from the sale of surplus and confiscated property by Public Surplus Online Auction and Houston Auto Auction for the period of November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023. accepted
259. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened January 8, 2024. 24-0266 accepted
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319 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.
260. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session, pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code § 551.076, for a briefing regarding the county’s security program. no action
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322 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.
261. Request by the Office of County Administration that the County Judge execute an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Harris County and The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for services to mitigate the causes of misdemeanor nonappearance. 24-0286 approved Pass
262. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for grant funds in the amount of $32,866,445, with a local match of $10,955,482, for the FY 2023 Cloverleaf Area Drainage Improvements - Phase 2 Program, BRIC-DHS-23-MT-047-00-98. (Carpenters Bayou Watershed, Project ID N100-00-00-E001, Precinct 2). 24-0299 approved Pass
263. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for grant funds in the amount of $567,000, with a local match of $63,000, for the FY 2023 Cole Creek Stormwater Detention Basin Program BRIC-DHS-23-MT-047-00-98. (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Project ID E517-00-00-E001, Precinct 1). 24-0300 approved Pass
264. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for grant funds in the amount of $900,000, with a local match of $412,500, for the FY 2023 Cypress Creek Watershed Study Program BRIC-DHS-23-MT-047-00-98. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Project ID K100-00-00-P007, Precincts 1, 3 and 4). 24-0301 approved Pass
265. Request by Public Health Services for approval of an agreement between Texas WIC and Layon Chambers for a Texas WIC Dietetic Internship. 24-0309 approved Pass
266. Request by the County Library for approval to use the department’s credit card in the amount of $500, paid from library gift funds, for the purpose of sponsoring a table at the Region VI Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Health Summit in Houston on January 19-20, 2024. 24-0284 approved Pass
267. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $49,983, with a required cash match of $12,670, for the FY 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive Program. 24-0285 approved Pass
268. Request by the Sheriff’s Office that the County Judge execute a memorandum of agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for reimbursement of overtime salary costs and other costs incurred by the department in providing resources to assist ATF Task Force. 24-0303 approved Pass
269. Request by the Sheriff’s Office that the County Judge execute a memorandum of understanding with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the purpose of delineating responsibilities of the Violent Crimes Task Force (VCTF) personnel to formalize relationships between participating agencies and maximize interagency cooperation. 24-0304 approved Pass
270. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of Third Amendment to the Agreement between Harris County and Chamberlain Hrdlicka. 24-0283 approved Pass
271. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid meeting specifications to CE Barker Ltd. in the amount of $3,636,158 for construction of water distribution, wastewater collection, storm water, detention and paving for Providence Gardens in Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230434), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 25%. 24-0287 approved Pass
272. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of only proposal and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Outreach Strategists, LLC for community income surveys and evaluation for Mitigation Projects for Housing and Community Development Department for the period of January 9, 2024 - January 8, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230318), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 24-0308 approved Pass
273. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an agreement with Synaptec Software, Inc. dba LawBase in the amount of $465,780 for Matter Management System (MMS) for the County Attorney’s Office for the period of January 9, 2024 - Final System Acceptance issued by Harris County with four (4) one-year renewal options, in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on April 25, 2023 (220355), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 24-0288 approved Pass
274. 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. 24-0290 no action
275. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution in observance of Maternal Health Awareness Day on January 23, 2024. 24-0292 approved Pass
276. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson. 24-0293 approved Pass
277. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of an agreement between Harris County and The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to provide services to Precinct One residents. 24-0295 approved Pass
278. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of an amendment to a contract with Street Art for Mankind for the installation of murals on County-owned facilities. 24-0294 approved Pass
279. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to allow the Harris County Master Gardeners Association, a nonprofit organization, to conduct plant sales fundraising events at Alabonson Park on the following dates in 2024: Saturday, January 27th; Saturday, February 24th; Saturday, April 27th; and Saturday, September 28th. 24-0291 approved Pass
280. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to donate four Dell desktop computers to Julia C. Hester House. 24-0289 approved Pass
281. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Updating Aging Transportation Fleet and Equipment project for an amount of $1,250,000.00. 24-0305 approved Pass
282. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action considering the U.S. Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigation of the Colony Ridge Developer to monitor the potential flooding, housing, and environmental impact on Harris County. 24-0296 no action
283. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on the resources necessary for the Harris County Clerk to execute the 2024 elections. 24-0297 no action
284. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for an Executive Session, pursuant to § 551.071, Government Code, for discussion and possible action relating to eligibility for the Uplift Harris program. 24-0302 no action
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285. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action to reconcile the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System’s exclusion of Precinct 3 from expansion of the Harris Health Food Farmacies program using the ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. 24-0298 no action
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492 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 11. PHS 1 The Art & Science of Diabetes Care Multiple Houston, TX $505 General & Educ. virtual training 12. PHS 17 How Bias Imp. Our Hiring Prac. Multiple Houston, TX $1,700 Grant & Employee Eng. virt. training 13. PHS 2 Healthy homes assessment virtual 1/16-18/2024 Houston, TX $1,298 Grant training 14. PHS 15 Asian American Pacific Islander Health 1/19-20/2024 Houston, TX $1,000 Grant Summit* 15. PHS 2 Inst. for Sustainable Infrastructure 2/22/2024 Houston, TX $1,340 General ENVISION training & cert.* 16. PHS 15 State of African American Health Power 2/29/2024 Houston, TX $1,000 Grant Summit* 17. HCD 1 Texas Women Leading Government 1/19/2024 Stafford, TX $180 General Conference 18. HCD 1 Excel Database Features & Pivot Tables 2/1/2024 The Woodlands, TX $361 General course 19. LIB 41 Texas Library Association Conference 4/15-19/2024 San Antonio, TX $66,272 General $12,626 Other 20. JUVPROB 8 Gang & Gun Training Virtual Symposium Multiple Houston, TX $2,475 Grant 21. JUVPROB 1 Texas Juvenile Justice Chief's 2/4-7/2024 Denton, TX $389 Grant Symposium ($9,001 appvd. 12/5/2023 for 8 attnds.-add attnd. & exp.) 22. JUVPROB 4 Trust-Based Relational Intervention 3/18-22/2024 Houston, TX $6,500 Grant Practitioner training* $7,500 Other 23. JUVPROB 18 Texas Association of Specialty Courts 3/26-28/2024 Fort Worth, TX $8,400 Grant Training Conference* $6,277 Other
493 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 24. HCRCA 9 Trauma Talks Conference 2/23/2024 Houston, TX $450 Other 25. C1 1 FAA sUAS testing & certification exam* 10/11/2023 Houston, TX $175 General 26. C1 6 Less Lethal Instructor Program training* 3/4-7/2024 Houston, TX $3,980 General 27. C3 1 Grant writing training* 2/12-13/2024 Humble, TX $395 Other 28. C3 1 Collision investigation training* 2/19-23/2024 Humble, TX $645 Other 29. C3 1 Texas Police Chiefs Association 3/24-28/2024 Galveston, TX $1,370 Other Conference* 30. SHERIFF 1 Houston Law Enforcement Hiring Expo* Multiple Houston, TX $998 General 31. SHERIFF 2 Safe capture chemical immobilization 11/8-9/2023 Humble, TX $1,300 Grant training* ($6,500 appvd. 10/31/2023 for 10 attnds.-add attnds. & exp.) 32. SHERIFF 5 Texas Crime Prevention Association 1/11-12/2024 Houston, TX $375 General Conference* 33. SHERIFF 4 Texas Academy for Victim Assistance 1/23-26/2024 Hutto, TX $3,490 Grant training* 34. SHERIFF 3 Crime prevention training* 3/4-8/2024 Plano, TX $2,575 General 35. SHERIFF 4 Supervising Patrol Critical Incidents 5/12-14/2024 Temple, TX $2,904 General course* 36. FM 1 Texas Emergency Educators online course Multiple Houston, TX $250 Other 37. CCLK 2 Texas College of Probate Judges workshop 3/13-15/2024 Austin, TX $2,220 General 38. CCLK 2 Texas College of Probate Judges workshop 5/22-24/2024 Corpus Christi, TX $2,450 General 39. CCLK 2 Texas College of Probate Judges meeting 8/28-30/2024 San Antonio, TX $2,630 Other
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951 Commissioners Court recessed at 1:04 P.M.
953 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:04 P.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person and Commissioner Ellis was virtual.
957 *Commissioner Ellis did not appear in court until 2:04 P.M. At 2:21 P.M., with the County Attorney’s Office guidance, Commissioner Ellis directed the County Clerk’s Office to show him voting Aye on all previously approved items that he wasn’t present for earlier in the day. Therefore, all the votes taken prior to 2:21 P.M. will reflect Commissioner Ellis voting Aye.
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261. Request by the Office of County Administration that the County Judge execute an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Harris County and The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for services to mitigate the causes of misdemeanor nonappearance. 24-0286
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994 Public Hearing for Item 228 was from 2:38 P.M. through 2:39 P.M.
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1009 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 2:43 P.M. for Items 284.
1012 Commissioner Ramsey did not attend the Closed Executive Session.
1015 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually to open Court at 3:49 P.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person and Commissioner Ellis was virtual.
1021 Judge Hidalgo left the courtroom at 3:52 P.M. and returned at 3:53 P.M. She did not miss any vote.
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1030 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 4:06 P.M. in memory of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. 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 9, 2024. On this the 27th day of February, 2024. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy