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August 11 & 12, 2026 - Houston City Council Session

August 12, 2026 ·09:00 AM Final
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Agenda — 61 items

  1. 1 PUBLIC HEARING for Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s Houston Youth Recreation Program Standards of Care
  2. 2 PUBLIC HEARING regarding the proposed Tax Abatement Agreement with NRG GREENS BAYOU 6 LLC
  3. 3 MOTION awarding the Sale of $345,000,000.00 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2026, based on the lowest True Interest Cost, Ratify and Confirm the use of the Preliminary Official Statement provided to prospective bidders in connection with the offering for sale of the Notes, and authorize the distribution of the Official Statement
  4. 4 REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GREATER NORTHSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT , for a term to expire June 1, 2029:
  5. 5 REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT :
  6. 6 REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON FORENSIC SCIENCE CENTER , for a term to expire June 30, 2029;
  7. 7 REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MAIN STREET MARKET SQUARE ZONE) :
  8. 8 REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the MAIN STREET MARKET SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS :
  9. 9 RECOMMENDATION from Police Chief for Extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Police Officer ANGEL G. ACOSTA beginning June 9, 2026 through June 8, 2027 - $61,642.87 - General Fund
  10. 10 RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with DL GLOVER, INC for FY2022 Drainage Rehabilitation Storm Water Action Team (SWAT) Work Orders No. 1 - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
  11. 11 RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with DL GLOVER UTILITIES, LLC for FY2024 Street and Drainage Rehabilitation Contract #2 - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - PANZARELLA; G - HUFFMAN and H - CASTILLO
  12. 12 RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with DL GLOVER, INC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - DISTRICTS A - PECK and E - FLICKINGER
  13. 13 RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with LOPEZ UTILITIES CONTRACTOR, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ
  14. 14 RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with TOTAL CONTRACTING, LIMITED for Citywide Work Orders for Council District Service Fund #11 - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - PANZARELLA; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ and J - POLLARD
  15. 15 APPROVE spending authority in the amount of $168,577.00 for Final Costs of Administering City of Houston’s 2025 General and Runoff Elections for City Secretary’s Office, awarded to MONTGOMERY COUNTY - General Fund
  16. 16 HAZMAT INTERNATIONAL, INC for Emergency Purchase of Hazardous Material Removal Services for the Houston Fire Department - $106,080.00 - General Fund
  17. 17 APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $3,978,280.00 for Purchase of Fire Apparatus Equipment, Parts and Supplies through Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for the Houston Fire Department, awarded to METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALISTS, INC - Through March 31, 2029 - General Fund
  18. 18 APPROVE spending authority in the amount of $231,888.71 for Purchase of Vitek Mass Spectrometry Microbial Identification System (Vitek MS) through the MMCAP Purchasing Cooperative for the Houston Health Department, awarded to McKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC - 1 Year - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated and Other Funds
  19. 19 APPROVE spending authority in the amount of $1,795,390.52 for Purchase of Public Safety Body-Worn Cameras, Radios, Accessories, Software Licenses and Related Warranties through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Purchasing Cooperative for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Houston Police Department, awarded to MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC - Central Service Revolving Fund
  20. 20 APPROVE spending authority in the amount of $1,513,562.99 for Purchase of Striping Paint through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Program for Houston Public Works, awarded to ENNIS-FLINT, INC - Through May 31, 2029 - Special Revenue Fund
  21. 21 ORDINANCE appropriating $1,050,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax, related to contract with HILL INTERNATIONAL, INC for Program Management Services related to Citywide Asphalt Overlay Program
  22. 22 APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $7,000,000.00 through an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County for Program Management Services for Houston Public Works, awarded to HILL INTERNATIONAL, INC - Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund
  23. 23 **PULLED – This item will not be considered on August 12, 2026
  24. 24 AMEND MOTION #2023-699, 10/18/23, as amended by MOTION #2024-662, 08/21/24, TO INCREASE spending authority from $51,080,491.00 to $94,535,491.00 and TO CHANGE adopted Cooperative Contract from Sourcewell to Omnia Partners for Purchase of Maintenance, Repair, Operating (MRO) and Industrial Supplies and Equipment for Various Departments from SID TOOL CO. d/b/a MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO and W.W. GRAINGER - General and Other Funds
  25. 25 APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $393,877,973.01 for Purchase of Technology Related Products and Services through Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), the General Services Administration (GSA), the National Association of State Procurement Officials ValuePoint (NASPO ValuePoint), OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) and BuyBoard for Various Departments - 5 Years - General and Other Funds
  26. 26 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS , relating to the Suspension of certain Building Permit Fees upon the Declaration of a Disaster, or extension of a Declaration of Disaster; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability
  27. 27 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with 1) EAN HOLDINGS, LLC, DBA ALAMO RENT A CAR; 2) EAN HOLDINGS, LLC, DBA NATIONAL CAR RENTAL; 3) EAN HOLDINGS, LLC DBA ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR; 4) AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, LLC; 5) BUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM, INC.; 6) PAYLESS CAR RENTAL, INC.; 7) THE HERTZ CORPORATION 8) THE HERTZ CORPORATION DBA DOLLAR RENT A CAR ; and 9) THE HERTZ CORPORATION dba THRIFTY CAR RENTAL to continue providing Automobile Rental Services for Business Operations at William P. Hobby Airport - 10 Years - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
  28. 28 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Financing Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD in connections with State Water Implementation Fund for Texas for East Water Plant Enhancement Project
  29. 29 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP for Bond Counsel Services for Various Department; providing a maximum contract amount
  30. 30 ORDINANCE ordering a Special Election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the Qualified Voters of the City of Houston, Texas, a Proposition to Amend the City Charter to Deprioritize Enforcement of certain Marijuana Offenses and Ban No-Knock Warrants; making other provisions and findings related to the subject; providing for severability
  31. 31 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for Grant Assistance to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE ADMINISTRATION for Safety through Recovery, Engagement and Evidence-Based Treatment and Support Grant ; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for and accept the Grant Funds, and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for an accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant
  32. 32 ORDINANCE appropriating $1,225,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for Planned Webex Contact Center Migration Project for Houston Information Technology Services
  33. 33 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Houston and LENNAR HOMES OF TEXAS LAND AND CONSTRUCTION, LTD d/b/a FRIENDSWOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY , as Seller, and City of Houston, Texas, as Buyer, for approximately 4.5000 acres of vacant land of Parcel HY25-001 for Consolidation of Fire Stations #101 and #104 Project - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
  34. 34 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with MARTINEZ ARCHITECTS, LP to provide Professional Architectural Services for Fire Station 104 Replacement Project - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
  35. 35 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with RESCUED PETS MOVEMENT, INC to provide Animal Transportation Services; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $3,960,000.00 - BARC Special Revenue Fund
  36. 36 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with PHONOSCOPE, INC to provide Digital Television Services; providing a maximum contract amount - $924,008.00 - Enterprise Fund
  37. 37 ORDINANCE appropriating $1,186,330.46 out of Airports Improvement Fund; approving and authorizing contract with CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP to provide Installation of Digital Displays in Terminal A at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year
  38. 38 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with ABC PEST CONTROL OF HOUSTON, INC dba ABC HOME AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES to provide Commercial Pest Control Services; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years - $900,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
  39. 39 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services contracts with CONCEPT ENGINEERS, INC , and FCM ENGINEERS, PC for Professional Structural Engineering Services; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $3,650,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
  40. 40 ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2025-46 related to contract with TERRA NOVA CONSULTING, INC , to provide Professional Environmental Consulting Services for Monticello Square Apartments - $3,570.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
  41. 41 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of application for Grant Assistance to TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT for FY25 Local Parks Directed Grant Application for Bordersville Park Expansion and Development ; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for and accept the Grant Funds, and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant
  42. 42 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Joint Electronic Application for Grant Assistance to BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR GRANT ASSISTANCE FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAM TO FUND the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY as Joint Applicants for such Grant, declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for and accept the Grant Fu
  43. 43 ORDINANCE calling for Public Hearings at which interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard on proposed fourth amendment to existing Strategic Partnership Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT to Annex for Limited Purposes, certain territory located within and in the vicinity of such district in Montgomery County, Texas; providing for Publication of Notice of such Hearings; containing other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
  44. 44 ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 4.9896 acres of land to BRIDGESTONE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district
  45. 45 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing 1) Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, as Seller and SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY , as Buyer, for 16.9798-acre tract of land out of Restricted Reserve “A”, Block 1 of Shell Oil Gasmer, located in the George Allen Survey, A-96, for $5,547,300.00, and 2) Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY relating to said sale - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
  46. 46 ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the Public Improvement Project known as the Miscellaneous Large Diameter Waterline Improvements - Pkg 3 Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest in six parcels of land required for the project, and situated in the J.R. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 27, the MA Callahan & Allen Vince Survey, Abstract No. 9, and the W.M. Black Survey. Abstract No. 114, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain
  47. 47 ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the Public Improvement Project known as the 8-Inch Waterline along Ryewater Drive and I-45 Frontage Road - WO#2 Project Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest in twelve parcels of land required for the project, and situated in the August Whitlock Survey, Abstract No. 795, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or emin
  48. 48 ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the public improvement project known as Water Line Replacement In Second Ward Area Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest in eleven parcels of land required for the project and situated in the S.M, Williams Survey, Abstract No. 87, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated cos
  49. 49 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Waste Disposal Contract with HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 119
  50. 50 ORDINANCE appropriating $700,142.10 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge, as additional appropriation; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract with IDCUS, INC for Turkey Gully Drainage and Paving Project; providing funding for CIP cost recovery relating to construction of facilities - DISTRICT C - PANZARELLA
  51. 51 ORDINANCE appropriating $4,562,610.86 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing contract with ALSAY INCORPORATED to provide Construction Services for Ground Water Well Rehabilitation at Various Locations; setting a deadline for bidder to submit post-bid documents and holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadline; providing funding for Testing Services, Construction Management, CIP Cost Recovery, and Contingencies
  52. 52 Ordinance de-appropriating $754,293.48 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund and $450,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund; previously appropriated under Ord. No. 2024-0003; appropriating $4,693,293.48 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund and $450,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund for Central Library Renovations; providing funding for Project Cost and Civic Art - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
  53. 53 ORDINANCE granting to DARLING INGREDIENTS INC, a Texas Corporation , the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
  54. 54 ORDINANCE granting to GRANT MACKAY COMPANY, INC , a Texas Corporation , the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
  55. 55 ORDINANCE granting to METRO GREASE TRAP LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company , the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
  56. 56 ORDINANCE granting to PAYLESS WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, a Texas Corporation , the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
  57. 57 ORDINANCE granting to RENTALS TO GO OF TEXAS, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company , the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
  58. 58 ORDINANCE granting to SEWER SQUAD LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company , the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
  59. 59 ORDINANCE granting to SYNAGRO OF TEXAS - CDR, INC, a Maryland Corporation , the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
  60. 60 ORDINANCE granting to WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC, a Texas Corporation , the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
  61. 61 MOTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding Reauthorization of the City’s Tax Abatement Ordinance