1001 Preston St., Suite 934
Houston, Texas 77002
Harris County, Texas
Commissioners Court
Agenda
Lina Hidalgo, County Judge
Rodney Ellis, Commissioner, Precinct 1 Adrian Garcia, Commissioner, Precinct 2
Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner, Precinct 3 Lesley Briones, Commissioner, Precinct 4
1001 Preston, Suite 934
10:00 AM
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Public Notice
March 10, 2023 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
23-1700
Opening Prayer
Pastor Edward Rios, resident of Precinct 2.
Pledges of Allegiance
Appearances before court
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Resolutions
1.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution in
opposition to a takeover of the Houston Independent School District by the
Texas Education Agency.
23-1702
2.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution and
possible action regarding the Metropolitan Planning Organization equity
concerns in relation to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Federal
Highway Administration recertification of the Houston-Galveston Area
Council MPO.
23-1703
3.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution
honoring the Vietnam Veterans Association of Houston.
23-1775
4.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution
supporting the creation by the Texas Legislature of new district courts.
23-1776
5.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution
recognizing Harris County Constable Deputy Lloyd Burke for serving the
people of Precinct 4 for over 32 years and congratulating him on his
upcoming retirement.
23-1783
6.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution
recognizing and congratulating Freddie Jebousek, General Superintendent of
Road and Bridge in Harris County Precinct 4, on his 33 years of committed
service in our community.
23-1784
7.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution in
honor of Women’s History Month.
23-1785
8.
Request by the Commissioners of Precincts 1 and 4 for approval of a
resolution to designate March 18, 2023 as Public Defense Day in Harris
County.
23-1786
COVID-19
9.
Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from
the Health Federation of Philadelphia grant funds in the amount of $100,000,
with no required match, for the Home Grown: Building Comprehensive
Networks (year 1) project.
23-1414
10.
Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of an
amendment to the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) agreement with
Catholic Charities in the amount of $1,265,211.
23-1658
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11.
Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval
of an order authorizing the expenditure of funds in the amount of $599,251
for a comprehensive program evaluation of Harris Hub, as a subaward of the
agreement with Elite Research, LLC approved by Commissioners Court on
March 22, 2022 under Job No. 210317, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
23-1411
12.
Request by Public Health Services for approval of ARPA Local Recovery
funding in the amount of $6,000,000 for the Reproductive Healthcare Access
Fund.
23-1504
13.
Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of two positions effective March
25, 2023 to assist with program coordination and administration functions at
the Women’s Empowerment Center, funded with $565,974 in ARPA Local
Fiscal Recovery Funds.
23-1764
14.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal
option with Brizo Construction LLC; DSW Homes, LLC; Enterprise
Builders, LLC; Galveston Piling, LLC; James W. Turner Construction, Ltd;
Ducky Recovery LLC; SLSCO Ltd; and Stonewater, Inc. for reconstruction
of residential homes (Phase II) for the period of April 1, 2023 - March 31,
2024, at a cost of $30,000,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any
applicable bonds to be received (200016), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% -
Non-Divisible.
23-1547
County Administration
15.
Request for discussion and possible action on an update from Harris Health
on jail medical staffing and operations.
23-1715
16.
Request for approval of a charter for department progress meetings with
Commissioners Court staff.
23-1709
Management and Budget
17.
Request for a discussion regarding Harris County’s projected 5-year revenue
and expense forecast.
23-1430
18.
Request for discussion and possible action on the allocation and uses of the
FY23 METRO Transfer.
23-1468
19.
Request for discussion and possible action on options for increasing county
employee compensation.
23-1467
20.
Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest.
23-1506
21.
Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for
the Application Repair and Replacement project in the additional amount of
$500,000 for a total CP funding of $4,110,000.
23-1417
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22.
Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for
the Electric Vehicle Pilot project in the additional amount of $1,200,000 for a
total CP funding of $1,760,000.
23-1505
23.
Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for
the Fleet Vehicles (continuous) project in the additional amount of
$24,000,000 for a total CP funding of $40,500,000.
23-1418
24.
Request for approval of an amendment to the Joint Processing Center
interlocal agreement with the City of Houston.
23-1469
25.
Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the
Flood Control District and certain county departments.
23-1599
Human Resources and Risk Management
26.
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 $54,749 and two workers’ compensation recoveries in the
total amount of $18,553; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in
the amount of $10,484; denial of 96 claims; claims for damages received; and
that the County Judge execute one release in exchange for payment to the
county in the amount of $135 in connection with a property damage claim.
23-1488
27.
Request for approval to host the ninth annual Harris County Employee 5K
event including two food vendors at Alexander Deussen Park on April 1,
2023.
23-1569
County Engineer
28.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with HR Green, Inc. in the
amount of $704,047.37 for Professional Engineering Services to provide
improvements to Hufsmith-Kohrville Road 3, UPIN 15104M23NP03,
Precinct 3 (project was awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE
Program).
23-1589
29.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with InfraTECH Engineers &
Innovators, LLC in the amount of $500,000.00 for Professional On-Call
Engineering and Related Services as may be needed in connection with
various projects, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal 97%, MWDBE
Current Participation 97%.
23-1594
30.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Geoscience Engineering
& Testing, Inc. in the amount of $399,744.00 for Professional Engineering
Services for Construction Materials Testing and related Services for the
construction of improvements to West Gulf Bank Road from I-45 to Airline
Drive, UPIN 19101MF0XV01, Precinct 2 (Non-Divisible).
23-1587
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31.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with IEA Inc. in the amount of
$272,316.40 for Professional Engineering Services to provide improvements
to the traffic signals at the intersection of Woodforest Boulevard and Barbara
Mae Boulevard and at the intersection of Woodforest Boulevard and Dell
Dale Street, UPIN 23102MF2QX01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal
100%.
23-1590
32.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Geotest Engineering, Inc.
in the amount of $267,548.00 for Professional Engineering Services for
Construction Materials Testing and related Services for the construction of
drainage improvements in the Western Homes Addition Subdivision, UPIN
20102MF1E501, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%.
23-1579
33.
Request for approval of a change in contract with GMJ Paving, Co., LLC in
connection with Maintenance - BS2N Cloverleaf 2021, adding 45 calendar
days, with an addition in the amount of $253,237.00, Job No. 22/0219-1,
UPIN 22102MF2FH01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
23-1556
34.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC in
the amount of $251,560.07 for Professional Engineering Services to provide
improvements to the traffic signals at the intersection of Normandy Street
and Wallisville Road and at the intersection of Normandy Street and La
Rochelle Drive, UPIN 23102MF2QT01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted
Goal 100%.
23-1586
35.
Request for approval of a change in contract with Hayden Paving, Inc. in
connection with final construction of Maintenance - BS2N Baytown South
2021, with an addition in the amount of $211,963.23, Job No. 21/0411-4,
UPIN 22102MF25501, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 12.71%,
MWDBE Current Participation: 30.13%.
23-1553
36.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Geotest Engineering, Inc.
in the amount of $192,167.00 for Professional Engineering Services for
Construction Materials Testing and related Services for the construction of
drainage improvements in the Sandpiper Village Subdivision, UPIN
19104MF14R01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%.
23-1584
37.
Request for approval of a change in contract with Yellowstone Landscape
Central, Inc. in connection with Maintenance Contract - Mowing in the
Cypress Camp Area, with an addition in the amount of $189,228.52, Job No.
22/0088-2, UPIN 22103MF2HH01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal:
29%, MWDBE Current Participation: 1.50%.
23-1554
38.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with Isani Consultants, L.P.
in the amount of $165,621.40 for Professional Engineering Services to
provide improvements to Wallisville Road from 500’ west of John Martin
Road to 350’ west of Garth Road, UPIN 19102MF0YS01, Precincts 2 and 3
(project was awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program).
23-1591
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39.
Request for approval of a change in contract with Southwest Signal Supply,
Inc. in connection with final construction of Traffic Signal - Spring Cypress
Rd at Trail Cypress Blvd - 2020, adding 108 calendar days, with an addition
in the amount of $131,554.10, Job No. 21/0369-1, UPIN 20035MF1M901,
Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17.50%.
23-1552
40.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Ally General Solutions,
LLC in the amount of $67,557.02 for Professional Engineering Services to
provide improvements to the traffic signal at the intersection of Cypresswood
Drive and Cutten Road and Schroeder Road, UPIN 23103MF2TK01,
Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%.
23-1585
41.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with DAE & Associates LTD,
dba Geotech Engineering and Testing in the amount of $65,481.00 for
Professional Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing and
related Services for the construction of drainage improvements in Cypress
Place - Phase II, UPIN 21289MF21501, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted
Goal 100%.
23-1583
42.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with LJA Engineering, Inc. in
the amount of $65,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services to construct
a bridge on Gosling Road over Spring Creek, UPIN 15104MF0CC04,
Precinct 3.
23-1593
43.
Request for approval of a change in contract with WadeCon LLC in
connection with Westgate U/R Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018,
adding 75 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $44,850.00, Job
No. 21/0423-2, UPIN 19103MF14901, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted
Goal: 28%, MWDBE Participation Goal: 28%.
23-1559
44.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with Gradient Group, LLC
for the amount of $27,009.00 for Professional Engineering Services to
construct improvements to the Construction Phase of Asphalt Subdivision
Roadway Rehabilitation Hemwick, UPIN 21103N303703, Precinct 3,
MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%.
23-1588
45.
Request for approval of a change in contract with GMJ Paving, Co., LLC in
connection with Maintenance - BS2N Cloverleaf 2021, with an addition in
the amount of $22,000.00, Job No. 22/0219-2, UPIN 22102MF2FH01,
Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
23-1557
46.
Request for approval of a change in contract with Southwest Signal Supply,
Inc. in connection with final construction of Traffic Signal - TC Jester Blvd.
at 7th Street - 2019, adding 34 calendar days, with an addition in the amount
of $9,977.72, Job No. 18/0323-1, UPIN 20101MF1C301, Precinct 1, (project
was awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program).
23-1548
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47.
Request for approval of a change in contract with Main Lane Industries, LTD
in connection with Kowis Street Reconstruction - Royal Pine Drive to
approx. 180’ E of Bently Rd, with an addition in the amount of $1,500.00,
Job No. 21/0366-5, UPIN 20102MF1EZ01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted
Goal: 12%, MWDBE Current Participation: 18.43%.
23-1551
48.
Request for approval to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with
CP&Y, Inc. in connection with the construction of improvements to East
Mossy Oaks Road from east of Mossy Oaks Road to 2525' east of Mossy
Oaks Road, UPIN 20104MF1BZ01, Precinct 3.
23-1595
49.
Request for approval to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with
Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ and Associates, Inc. d/b/a EHRA in connection
with developing a Master Plan for improvements to Burnett Bayland Park at
Chimney Rock and Gulfton Streets, UPIN 23104MF2NA01, Precinct 4.
23-1596
50.
Request for approval to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement with
McDonough Engineering Corporation in connection with the construction of
improvements to West Mossy Oaks Road 1 from Rothwood Road to east of
Fritz Lane, UPIN 20104MF1BR01, Precinct 3.
23-1597
51.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Greenwood Utility
District to construct drainage improvements to Evergreen Villas Subdivision
and relocate facilities and all related appurtenances, UPIN 19101MF14M01,
Precinct 1.
23-1631
52.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Greenwood Utility
District to construct drainage improvements to Hidden Meadows Subdivision
and relocate facilities and all related appurtenances, UPIN 19101MF14N01,
Precinct 1.
23-1636
53.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to
furnish, install, and maintain seven (7) streetlights along Hill Street, subject
to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations
relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, Precinct 2.
23-1638
54.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Meritage Homes of
Texas, LLC to construct improvements and relocate a meter pole in
Centerpoint Energy’s easement to McClendon Park, Precinct 4.
23-1640
55.
Request for approval to execute an Agreement with CenterPoint Energy to
furnish, install, own and maintain street lighting service in the Highlands area
subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and the corresponding Service
Rules and Regulations Relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail
Customers, Precinct 3.
23-1642
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56.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to
furnish, install, own and maintain street lighting service in the Highlands area
subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and the corresponding Service
Rules and Regulations Relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail
Customers, Precinct 3.
23-1644
57.
Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Southeast
Regional Management District for maintenance of a Submerged Storm Sewer
System and related appurtenances to be constructed within the existing
right-of-way of Lexington Boulevard, Precinct 3.
23-1647
58.
Request for approval to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with Aqua
Texas, Inc in connection with the construction of drainage improvements in
the Pine Trails Subdivision, UPIN 19101MF14201, Precinct 2.
23-1650
59.
Request for approval of a change in contract with SER Construction Partners,
LLC in connection with Crosby Lynchburg Road Phase 3, adding 120
calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $2,695,472.45, Job No.
21/0059-5, UPIN 17102MF0MV01, Precinct 2 (project was awarded prior to
launch of County’s M/WBE Program).
23-1746
60.
Request for approval of a change in contract with GMJ Paving Co., LLC in
connection with final construction of Maintenance - BS2N Genoa 2021, with
a deduction in the amount of $870,729.14, Job No. 21/0406-5, UPIN
22102MF25801, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE
Current Participation: 100%.
23-1767
61.
Request for approval of a change in contract with Yellowstone Landscape
Central, Inc. in connection with final construction of On-Call - Maintenance -
Mowing Genoa Camp Area - 2021, with a deduction in the amount of
$302,040.79, Job No. 21/0190-1, UPIN 22102MF26B01, Precinct 2,
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 11%.
23-1549
62.
Request for approval of a change in contract with Main Lane Industries LTD,
in connection with Final Spring Cypress at Louetta Apartments (Sovereign
Spring Cypress Apartments) Drainage Improvements - 2018, with a
deduction in the amount of $47,822.16, Job No. 21/0217, UPIN
19104MF16801, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 12%, MWDBE
Participation Goal: 12.25%.
23-1558
63.
Request for approval of a change in contract with Bear Services, LP in
connection with final construction of Dad’s Club South (Paving and
Sidewalks) - Design and Construction - P2 - 2021, with a deduction in the
amount of $17,605.30, Job No. 21/0365-1, UPIN 22102MF29U01, Precinct
2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWDBE Current Participation: 19.39%.
23-1550
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64.
Request for approval for Harris County to convey real estate to CenterPoint
Energy Houston Electric, LLC, tract 4, a 10 feet wide electric easement
situated in the Reuben White League, Abstract 84, Harris County, Texas, for
the Riley Chambers Park Expansion - 2020 project and that the County Judge
execute the electrical easement, UPIN 21102MF22101, Precinct 3.
23-1429
65.
Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Barrett Station Drainage
Improvements Project, tract number 2, for $200,000.00 which is $24,500.00
over the appraised value, UPIN 19102MF17801, Precinct 3.
23-1431
66.
Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Pine Trails Subdivision
Drainage Improvements - 2018, tract number 1, for $2,796,838.00 which is
the value of the property owner’s appraisal and $406,813.00 over the Harris
County appraised value, UPIN 19101MF14201, Precinct 2.
23-1444
67.
Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Prado Woods Subdivision
Drainage Improvements - 2018, tract number 5, for $27,919.00 which is
$6,919.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 19103MF16N01, Precinct 3.
23-1448
68.
Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Prado Woods Subdivision
Drainage Improvements- 2018, tract number 2, for $27,919.00 which is
$6,919.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 19103MF16N01, Precinct 3.
23-1449
69.
Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Prado Woods Subdivision
Drainage Improvements- 2018 project, tract number 1, for $29,055.00 which
is $7,055.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 19103MF16N01, Precinct 3.
23-1450
70.
Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Prado Woods Subdivision
Drainage Improvements - 2018, tract number 6, for $27,919.00 which is
$6,919.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 19103MF16N01, Precinct 3.
23-1451
71.
Request for approval of the sale by Harris County Flood Control District of a
0.0373-acre tract of land, from the HCFCD General Sales project, tract Peek
Manors Road Overlap -U101-00-00-11-201.0, to Peek Road Manors
Property, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the appraised value
of $1,384.00, and that the County Judge execute the Special Warranty Deed,
UPIN RPD-NP-090, Precinct 4.
23-1486
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72.
Request for approval of the sale by Harris County of a 0.2270-acre tract of
land and a 0.0562-acre tract of land, from the Precinct 3 Sales Project,
Northpointe Blvd. ROW, Tracts 1 and 2, to the Harris County Municipal
Utility District No. 368, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, for the
appraised value of $49,344.00, and that the County Judge execute the Special
Warranty Deed, UPIN NP-103, Precinct 3.
23-1487
73.
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, and authorizing eminent domain, if necessary, for one (1)
revised fee simple tract for the public project known as Hardy Toll Road
Downtown Connector Project, for the purpose of roadway construction,
UPIN 22050MF2E001, Precinct 1.
23-1489
74.
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, and authorizing eminent domain, if necessary, for one (1)
revised fee simple tract for the public project known as Hardy Toll Road
Extension Project, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN
9905050403, Precinct 1.
23-1490
75.
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, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary for one (1)
revised utility easement tract for the public project known as Northpointe
Blvd Segment 2 Project, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN
20104MF1BQ01, Precinct 3.
23-1492
76.
Request for discussion and approval to submit a study list of neighborhood
drainage areas (Attachment A) of HCED’s Flood Management Strategies
(FMSs), and Flood Management Evaluations (FMEs) to the Amended San
Jacinto Regional Flood Plan, for incorporation into the first ever State of
Texas Flood Plan.
23-1601
77.
Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for
TMTL Creekside, LP, a Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of
$2,620.00 for Lakes at Creekside Sec 9, Precinct 3.
23-1603
78.
Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for
MREC LT Sterling Canyon, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in
the amount of $6,485.00 for Mirabella Sec 4, Precinct 3.
23-1604
79.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
D.R. Horton-Texas, LTD., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of
$2,510.00 for Jasmine Heights Sec 18, Precinct 4.
23-1605
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80.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
DRP TX 1, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company by: DW General
Partner, LLC, ITS Manager in the amount of $3,110.00 for Marisol Sec 3,
Precinct 4.
23-1606
81.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
Cypress 856, LTD., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $3,080.00
for Marvida Sec 4, Precinct 3.
23-1607
82.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
KB Home Lone Star, Inc., A Texas Corporation in the amount of $3,875.00
for Meadows at West Village Sec 2, Precinct 4.
23-1608
83.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
Westin Homes and Properties, L.P., A Texas Limited Partnership in the
amount of $1,915.00 for Miramesa Sec 2, Precinct 3.
23-1609
84.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD., A Texas Limited
Partnership D/B/A Friendswood Development Company in the amount of
$2,320.00 for Northpointe Reach Drive and Reserve, Precinct 3.
23-1610
85.
Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by CivilTech Engineering,
Inc, for Hearthstone and Fairway West Subdivisions Drainage Improvements
- 2019, UPIN 20090MF1EA01, Precinct 3.
23-1675
86.
Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by Entech Civil Engineers,
Inc. for Trail ‐ Fairmont Parkway from HCFCD B100 East to Red Bluff
Road, UPIN 22102MF2FC01, Precinct 2.
23-1676
87.
Request for discussion and approval of Delegation Authority for Licensing of
Junkyards, Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yards. Possible actions
would be to authorize the County Engineer or his designee to approve the
license applications or allow the County Engineer to bring license
applications directly to Commissioners Court for final consideration and
approval.
23-1677
88.
Request for approval to negotiate with HVJ Associates, Inc. for Professional
Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related
Services to construct Sidewalk - Quitman Street-2020, UPIN
21102MF1XE01, Precinct 2.
23-1427
89.
Request for approval to negotiate with Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. for
Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing
and related Services to construct Tower Oaks Plaza Subdivision Drainage
Improvements - 2018 - UPIN 19103MF14801, Precinct 3.
23-1428
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90.
Request for approval to negotiate with Gunda Corporation, LLC for
Professional Engineering Services in connection with the development of a
Master Plan for Bayland Park, Precinct 4.
23-1712
91.
Request for approval to negotiate with Binkley & Barfield, Inc. for
Professional Engineering Services in connection with the development of a
Sidewalk and Trail Program, Precinct 4.
23-1713
92.
Request for approval to negotiate with Concept Engineers, Inc. for
Professional Engineering Services in connection with the development of a
Park Programming Study, Precinct 4.
23-1714
93.
Request for approval of plat Bamwood Sec 1 Partial Replat No 1. Consultant,
J. MORALES, Precinct 1.
23-1722
94.
Request for approval of plat Fellow In and Out Investments. Consultant,
WINDROSE, Precinct 1.
23-1723
95.
Request for approval of plat Hugh Landing with a financial surety in the
amount of $1,960.00. Consultant, META PLANNING + DESIGN LLC,
Precinct 1.
23-1724
96.
Request for approval of plat Southwest B33. Consultant, WINDROSE,
Precinct 1.
23-1725
97.
Request for approval of plat Scarlet Uvalde Quarters. Consultant,
WINDROSE, Precinct 2.
23-1726
98.
Request for approval of plat Arredondo Addition. Consultant, HUTCHISON
& ASSOCIATES, Precinct 3.
23-1728
99.
Request for approval of plat Breckenridge West Sec 10 Partial Replat No 1.
Consultant, VOGLER & SPENCER ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3.
23-1729
100.
Request for approval of plat Carver Addition. Consultant, WESTERN
GROUP CONSULTANTS, Precinct 3.
23-1731
101.
Request for approval of plat Shamshear Park Plaza. Consultant, SURVEY
SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, Precinct 3.
23-1732
102.
Request for approval of plat Towne Lake Sec 66 with a financial surety in the
amount of $3,440.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3.
23-1733
103.
Request for approval of plat Ten Acre Lake Reserve with a financial surety in
the amount of $2,440.00. Consultant, CENTURY ENGINEERING, INC.,
Precinct 3.
23-1734
104.
Request for approval of plat Roy Heritage. Consultant, SEM SERVICES,
Precinct 3.
23-1735
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105.
Request for approval of plat Towne Lake Sec 63 Partial Replat No 1.
Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3.
23-1736
106.
Request for approval of plat Regency Square Garden Homes with a financial
surety in the amount of $2,380.00. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 3.
23-1737
107.
Request for approval of plat Regency Green Gardens. Consultant,
WINDROSE, Precinct 3.
23-1738
108.
Request for approval of plat Louetta Cottages. Consultant, BENCHMARK
ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Precinct 3.
23-1739
109.
Request for approval of plat Mason Road and Cypress West Boulevard Street
Dedication with a financial surety in the amount of $2,020.00. Consultant,
BGE, INC., Precinct 3.
23-1740
110.
Request for approval of plat Kuykendahl Plaza Business Park. Consultant,
HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 3.
23-1741
111.
Request for approval of plat Jose Celedon Blue Lake Street Development.
Consultant, DOSHI ENGINEERING & SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct
3.
23-1742
112.
Request for approval of plat Elena Fruit and Cotton Farms Unit B Partial
Replat Sawyer Estates. Consultant, STEWART ENGINEERING
SERVICES, LLC, Precinct 3.
23-1743
113.
Request for approval of plat Clay Rolling Green. Consultant, ALIANA
CORPORATION LLC., Precinct 4.
23-1744
114.
Request for approval of plat Winward Sec 12 with a financial surety in the
amount of $5,640.00. Consultant, ELEVATION LAND SOLUTIONS,
Precinct 4.
23-1747
115.
Request for approval of plat Stanford Place Estates. Consultant, TEXAS
LAND MAPS, Precinct 4.
23-1748
116.
Request for approval of plat Stacy Capital. Consultant, WINDROSE,
Precinct 4.
23-1749
117.
Request for approval of plat Queenston Business Center. Consultant,
SURV-TEX SURVEYING, INC., Precinct 4.
23-1750
118.
Request for approval of plat Pitts Road Street Dedication Sec 3 with a
financial surety in the amount of $2,000.00. Consultant, ELEVATION
LAND SOLUTIONS, Precinct 4.
23-1752
119.
Request for approval of plat Mueschke Business Park. Consultant, HOVIS
SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 4.
23-1753
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120.
Request for approval of plat Longenbaugh Katy Hockley Street Dedication
with a financial surety in the amount of $2,360.00. Consultant, MCKIM &
CREED, INC., Precinct 4.
23-1754
121.
Request for approval of plat Haven At Kieth Harrow with a financial surety
in the amount of $2,020.00. Consultant, PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS,
Precinct 4.
23-1755
122.
Request for approval of plat Four Seasons Boudreaux. Consultant,
GRULLER SURVEYING, LLC, Precinct 4.
23-1756
123.
Request for approval of plat Elyson Sec 54 with a financial surety in the
amount of $2,200.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4.
23-1757
124.
Request for approval of plat Elyson Sec 41 Replat No 1 with a financial
surety in the amount of $4,890.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4.
23-1758
125.
Request for approval of plat Cypress Green Sec 7 Amending Plat No 1.
Consultant, JONES | CARTER, Precinct 4.
23-1759
Flood Control District
126.
Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) to clarify the relationship
between parties as it relates to H-GAC’s applications for Community
Development Block Grant Mitigation funding through the Texas General
Land Office’s Regional Mitigation Program and to clarify the responsibilities
of each party in the application phase of this project. (Cedar Bayou
Watershed, Bond ID F-48, Project ID Q700-01-00-Y002, Agreement No.
2023-02, Precinct 3).
23-0952
127.
Request for approval to reclassify and update two positions effective March
25, 2023, to support department reorganization.
23-1335
128.
Request for approval of change in contract No. 18 with James Construction
Group, LLC, for the Brays Bayou Federal Flood Control Project, with no
change to the contract amount. (Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-11,
Project ID D100-00-00-B047, Job No. 19/0365, Precincts 1, 2 and 4,
MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of
County’s M/WBE Program).
23-1434
129.
Request for approval of change in contract No. 2 with Lecon, Inc., for Major
Maintenance of Cypress Creek and Tributaries Batch 3, with no change to the
contract amount. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID CI-012, Project ID
K100-00-00-X087, Job No. 22/0085, Precincts 1 and 3, MWDBE Contracted
Goal: 20.5%, MWDBE Participation Goal: 22.85%).
23-1435
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130.
Request for approval of change in contract No. 3 with MB Western Industrial
Contracting Co., for the 2021 White Oak Bayou Federal Repairs, adding 52
calendar days with no change to the contract amount. (White Oak Bayou
Watershed, Project ID E100-00-00-X164, Job No. 21/0412, Precincts 1, 2
and 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%).
23-1436
131.
Request for approval of change in contract No. 3 with Sprint Sand & Clay,
LLC, for excavation of the Genoa Red Bluff Stormwater Detention Basin -
Phase 1, with no change to the contract amount. (Armand Bayou Watershed,
Bond ID C-07, Project ID B509-03-00-E002, Job No. 21/0115, Precinct 2,
MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of
County's M/WBE Program).
23-1437
132.
Request for approval of change in contract No. 3 with Lecon, Inc. for Major
Maintenance of Cypress Creek and Tributaries Batch 1, with no change to the
contract amount. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID CI-012, Project ID
K100-00-00-X084, Job No. 21/0037, Precinct 3, MWDBE Participation
Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE
Program).
23-1438
133.
Request for approval to purchase wetland mitigation credits, in the amount of
$16,200, from the Greens Bayou Wetlands Mitigation Bank Subdivision B,
Phase II for permitted impacts of 0.18 acres on the Mercer Detention Basin
project in accordance with the requirements of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Permit Number SWG-2021-00773. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID
F-88, Project ID K500-21-00-E001, Precinct 1).
23-1439
134.
Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District
project serve a public purpose and public necessity requires that the Harris
County Real Property Division be directed to acquire 37 fee simple tracts for
the public project known as FMA 2020 Home Buyout, for the purpose of
buyout to prevent future flood damage. (Project ID Z100-00-00-H067, Bond
ID Z-Buyout, Countywide).
23-1440
135.
Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District
project serve a public purpose and public necessity requires that the Harris
County Real Property Division be directed to acquire 61 fee simple tracts for
the public project known as Hurricane Harvey HMGP DR-4332-004 Buyout,
for the purpose of buyout to prevent future flood damage. (Project ID
Z100-00-00-H065, Bond ID Z-Buyout, Countywide).
23-1441
136.
Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District
project serve a public purpose and public necessity requires that the Harris
County Real Property Division be directed to acquire two fee simple and two
access easement tracts for the public project known as P118-25-00 and
Tributaries Conveyance and Detention Improvements, for the purpose of
channel improvements and stormwater detention. (Halls Bayou Watershed,
Bond ID C-28, Project ID P118-25-00-E001, Precinct 2).
23-1442
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137.
Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District
project serve a public purpose and public necessity requires that the Harris
County Real Property Division be directed to acquire three drainage easement
tracts for the public project known as Major maintenance of Cypress Creek
and Tributaries, Batch 4, for the purpose of channel improvements. (Cypress
Creek Watershed, Bond ID CI-012, Project ID K100-00-00-X110, Precinct
3).
23-1443
Toll Road Authority
138.
Request for approval of execution of a Notice of Intent (NOI) on behalf of
Harris County Toll Road Authority to allow for continuation of existing
operations at the Lynchburg Ferry under the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Multi-Sector General Permit and to allow
HCTRA to have signatory authority to comply with new digital requirements
of the permit.
23-1055
139.
Request for approval to reduce retainage by 3.0% (from 5% to 2.0%) on
Contract 808 for Williams Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for
construction of four direct connectors at SH-249/SH-99. (Precincts 3 and 4).
23-1057
140.
Request for approval to add a classification to the department’s salary
structure and reclassify a certain position effective March 25, 2023.
23-1410
141.
Request for approval to negotiate an Agreement with AKV Consulting
Engineers to provide engineering design services for the replacement of
terminal anchor sections on bridges of the Hardy Toll Road. MWDBE
Contracted Goal: 35%. (Precincts 1 and 2).
23-1710
Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
142.
Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County
Legislative Agenda.
23-1408
Economic Equity and Opportunity
143.
Request for approval of two positions effective March 25, 2023 to support
the Inclusive Procurements Division.
23-1682
Universal Services
144.
Request for approval to transfer nine positions from Fund 3229 to Fund 1000,
and one position from Fund 1000 to Fund 3229 between Business Units 292
and 293 effective March 25, 2023, to support the department’s
reorganization.
23-1424
145.
Request for approval of changes to attributes of certain vehicle control
numbers for various departments.
23-1503
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Public Health Services
146.
Request for approval of the Order Assessing Cost for abatement of nuisances
at multiple locations in Precincts 1 & 2 and the assessment of administrative
fees totaling $26,936.15.
23-1499
147.
Request for approval of five (5) loan agreements and four (4) relocation
grants in order to provide lead-abatement for five (5) residences under the
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Reduction Grant in the total amount of $80,778.76.
23-1497
148.
Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown to
exchange wastewater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the
wastewater epidemiology surveillance and testing (WEST) program.
23-1494
149.
Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the Harris County
Water Control and Improvement District - Fondren Road to exchange
wastewater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the wastewater
epidemiology surveillance and testing (WEST) program.
23-1495
150.
Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Humble to
exchange wastewater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the
wastewater epidemiology surveillance and testing (WEST) program.
23-1496
151.
Request for approval of an agreement with SMG in the total amount of
$71,521.12 for use of NRG Park to host the Maternal and Child Health
Conference on April 11-12, 2023.
23-1501
152.
Request for approval to host the inaugural Maternal and Child Health
Conference on April 11-12, 2023 at the NRG Center in the total amount of
$272,500.
23-1498
153.
Request for approval to host the inaugural Healthy Communities Conference
on June 3, 2023 in the total amount of $109,250.00.
23-1493
154.
Request for approval to reclassify one position effective March 25, 2023.
23-1423
Community Services
155.
Request for approval of a resolution by Commissioners Court to submit the
final MOD document reviewed by GLO, an acknowledgement to the GLO
that Harris County does have projects for CDBG-MIT funding, and a policy
for prioritization of projects and allocation of funding related to the 2017
CDBG-MIT program.
23-1774
156.
Request for approval of reimbursement using General Funds in the amount of
$1,496.04 for a client’s out-of-pocket relocation expenses while participating
in the Homeowner Assistance Program.
23-1511
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157.
Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with the City of Katy
to revise the Scope of Services and increase leverage funds, at no additional
cost to the county, for the City of Katy Drainage Improvements Project.
23-1507
158.
Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Covenant House
Texas in the additional amount of $646,250 using 2017 Harvey CDBG-DR
Round One Funds for the Emergency Shelter Project.
23-1510
159.
Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Harris County
Precinct 3 to reallocate CDBG-DR funds within the project budget for the
Holderrieth Road Drainage Improvements project.
23-1512
160.
Request for approval of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas in the additional
amount of $62,130 to provide bus services for the Harris County Baytown
Park and Ride for the extended term through March 31, 2024.
23-1513
161.
Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with the HCHA
Development Corporation to extend the construction completion period for
the Residences at Arbor Oaks Apartments project.
23-1514
Veterans Services
162.
Request for approval of a reimbursement request for the Texas Veterans
Commission’s (TVC) Grant Year 2022-2023 with a cash value of
$12,914.18. The TVC grant is a state level reimbursement grant.
23-1473
Juvenile Probation
163.
Request for approval to add two job codes for Juvenile Probation Officers
allowing for increases based on a salary study conducted by HRRM effective
March 25, 2023.
23-1580
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
164.
Request for approval of a position effective March 25, 2023 to support the
Access Harris initiative spearheaded by Harris County Public Health
Services.
23-1409
Constables
165.
Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to retire a canine from
active duty and transfer ownership to her handler with release of liability.
23-1472
166.
Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to reclassify two
positions effective March 25, 2023.
23-1568
167.
Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval of changes to the lists of
regular and reserve deputies.
23-1425
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Sheriff
168.
Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Harris
County Sheriff’s Office through its Brothers in Arms Program and University
of Houston-Downtown through its Criminal Justice Program to collaborate
on collection, analysis and presentation of public data produced by HCSO.
23-1483
169.
Request for approval of a UST Rising Stars Internship Program, Inc. Sponsor
Agreement in partnership with the University of Saint Thomas (UST) under
their Rising Stars program for an internship opportunity for students in the
Criminal Justice field, at no cost to the county.
23-1485
170.
Request for approval to lease fifteen (15) parking spaces with REEF Parking
for employees at 1301 Baker.
23-1484
171.
Request for approval to accept from Houston Automotive Dealers
Association the donation of a 2023 Ford F150 Pickup vehicle to be utilized
by the Motorist Assistance Program/Incident Management Program.
23-1481
Fire Marshal
172.
Request for approval to transfer two positions from Fund 2326 to Fund 1000
effective March 25, 2023.
23-1659
Institute of Forensic Sciences
173.
Request for approval of two temporary positions effective May 20, 2023 for
the Precinct 1 L.E.E. Internship Program.
23-1671
Elections Administrator
174.
Request for approval to process a purchase order in the amount of $10,000
for leased spaces at the REEF Parking Garage, 1019 Congress, Houston, TX
77002.
23-1509
County Attorney
175.
Request for approval of a settlement in connection with Timberline
Construction Group LLC v. Martin Gomez, Maria Gomez, and Harris
County; Cause Number 2021-84219, in the 113th Judicial District Court in
Harris County, Texas.
23-1478
176.
Request for approval of 44 positions for the Compliance & Revenue
Division, effective March 25, 2023, to fully staff the County’s Delinquent
Ad-Valorem Tax Collections pursuant to the plan presented to
Commissioners Court in February 2023.
23-1477
177.
Request for approval to amend the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law
Library Rules. Authority to adopt rules for the Law Library is vested in the
Court by Texas Local Government Code § 323.024.
23-1480
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178.
Request for approval of discussion and possible action of the Rules of
Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the Commissioners Court that were
amended and adopted during the February 21, 2023 CC meeting.
23-1582
179.
Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Payment Under the Settlement
Agreement and Inmate Medical Services Agreement with SJ Medical Center,
LLC (d/b/a St. Joseph Medical Center).
23-1476
180.
Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Payment to Memorial
Hermann Hospital System under the 1998 Settlement Agreement for
provision of hospital care for county jail inmates in 2022.
23-1578
181.
Request for approval of an Order Authorizing the County Attorney to
develop a non-substantive revision of County regulations, ordinances and
other Commissioners Court orders.
23-1581
182.
Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of a Third
Amendment to the Agreement between Harris County and Porter Hedges
LLP.
23-1672
183.
Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of a Third
Amendment to the Agreement between Harris County and Stephens Reed &
Armstrong, PLLC.
23-1673
184.
Request for approval of an Order Authorizing the First Amendment to the
Agreement between Harris County and Foley & Lardner, LLP.
23-1771
District Attorney
185.
Request for approval of overtime funding reimbursement from the U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations
(HSI) in the amount of $4,000 related to participation in the HIDTA task
force for the period of October 1, 2022-September 30, 2023.
23-1396
186.
Request for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement
with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF)
Investigation Number SW-TXS-1235H in the amount of $10,000 for the
period of October 1, 2022- September 30, 2023.
23-1400
Justice and Safety
187.
Request for approval to reclassify two positions effective March 25, 2023.
23-1452
Probate Courts
188.
Request by the Probate Courts for approval of a resolution in support of the
legislation authorizing the creation of a 5th Probate Court in Harris County.
23-1536
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District Courts
189.
Request for discussion and action by Commissioners Court concerning the
appointment of two court members to the Purchasing Agent Board.
23-1426
190.
Request for discussion and approval of a resolution supporting an effort to
create sixteen (16) additional state district courts in Harris County, Texas by
the 88th session of the Texas legislature.
23-1598
Travel & Training
191.
Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
23-1354
Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- -------
1. HRRM 1 Natl. Assn. of Counties Workforce 4/12-14/2023 W. Palm Beach, FL $1,115 Other
Network Adv. Council mtg.
2. OCE 4 Environmental Systems Research Institute 7/8-15/2023 San Diego, CA $11,370 General
User Conference
3. FCD 2 Association of State Floodplain Managers 5/8-12/2023 Raleigh, NC $6,900 FCD
Conference
4. FCD 4 Natl. Assn. of Floodwater & Stormwater 7/23-27/2023 Seattle, WA $19,880 FCD
Mgt. Agencies meeting
5. TRA - FBI Law Enforcement Exec. Dev. sem., Multiple Various $4,500 TRA
training, & confs.* ($7,500 appvd. 1/31
for 3 attnds.-add exp.)
6. TRA - ENO Transportation Senior Executive 3/25-31/2023 Washington, DC $1,095 TRA
Program training ($8,900 appvd. 2/21 for
1 attnd.-date change & add exp.)
7. US 1 Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 3/19-22/2023 Orlando, FL $2,089 General
8. US 1 ESRI User Conference 7/9-14/2023 San Diego, CA $3,755 Other
9. PHS 1 Integrated Foodborne Outbreak Response & 1/30-2/2/2023 San Diego, CA $1,377 Other
Mgt. meeting ($3,600 appvd. 1/10 for 2
attnds.-add attnd. & exp.)
10. PHS 1 Natl. Environment Assessment Reporting 3/27-30/2023 Atlanta, GA $1,538 Other
System user meeting
11. PHS 3 RX & Illicit Drug Summit Conference 4/10-13/2023 Atlanta, GA $8,925 Grant
12. PHS 6 Council of State & Territorial 6/25-29/2023 Salt Lake City, UT $13,780 Grant
Epidemiologist Conference $6,890 Other
13. PHS 2 National Homeland Security Conference 7/24-27/2023 Chicago, IL $5,660 Grant
14. CS 3 Community Dev. Block Grant Disaster 4/24-27/2023 Chicago, IL $5,578 Grant
Recovery training
15. VS 2 SSG Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prev. 4/3-6/2023 Phoenix, AZ $2,240 Grant
Grant Prog. training
16. CAC 1 Fundraising for advocacy center services 5/3-5/2023 Charlotte, NC $876 Other
training
17. C5 7 National Police Week 5/11-17/2023 Washington, DC $10,732 Other
18. C5 2 Code 3 Equine Investigations Academy 5/21-28/2023 Durango, CO $2,940 Other
training*
19. SHERIFF 3 Promotional Assessment Center 3/13-18/2023 Jacksonville, FL $6,795 Other
20. SHERIFF 1 Hazardous Device Underwater Search 3/26-31/2023 Fort Lauderdale, FL $7,050 Other
course
21. SHERIFF 2 National Lifesavers Conference on 4/1-4/2023 Seattle, WA $4,930 Other
Highway Safety
22. SHERIFF 4 National odor recognition test training* 4/10-13/2023 Oklahoma City, OK $2,380 Other
23. SHERIFF 3 National Police Athletic Activities 4/11-15/2023 Las Vegas, NV $4,390 Other
League Training Conference
24. SHERIFF 1 Axon Taser Master Instructor School 4/30-5/6/2023 Charlotte, NC $5,385 Other
training
25. SHERIFF 1 Natl. Integrated Ballistic Info. Network 5/7-10/2023 Huntsville, AL $895 Other
Instr. Auth. Trainer course*
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Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- -------
26. SHERIFF 1 Promotional Assessment Center 5/22-26/2023 Detroit, MI $1,786 Other
27. SHERIFF 8 Field force extrication tactics training 5/30-6/3/2023 Anniston, AL $12,560 Other
28. FM 1 National Fire Protection Assn. Technical 3/5-9/2023 New Orleans, LA $2,085 Other
Committee meeting
29. IFS 2 United States & Canadian Academy of 3/10-17/2023 New Orleans, LA $9,051 Other
Pathology meeting
30. CCLK 3 Society of Southwest Archivists 4/26-29/2023 Albuquerque, NM $1,965 Other
in-person/virtual meeting
31. CA 1 Oral hearing at 5th Circuit Court 3/5-6/2023 New Orleans, LA $1,056 General
32. CA 3 Environmental Protection Agency 4/17-21/2023 Chicago, IL $6,286 General
Conference
33. MAC 1 Gideon's v. Wainwright 60th anniversary 3/15-16/2023 New York, NY $1,637 Other
national roundtable event
34. CJO - Attend various confs., events, mtgs., FY 2023 Various $10,000 General
emer. mgt., & security ($10,000 appvd.
9/13/2022 for 15 attnds.-add exp.)
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- -------
Subtotal 76 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $2,493 $189,491
192.
Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.
23-1355
Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- -------
1. OCA 2 Tour of Giles Dalby Correctional 3/16-17/2023 Post, TX $1,828 General
Facility
2. OMB 3 Bond Buyer Conference 4/12-14/2023 Austin, TX $4,415 General
3. HRRM 3 Texas Emergency Management Conference 5/30-6/2/2023 Fort Worth, TX $4,649 General
4. OCE 2 eBuilder virtual certification courses Multiple Various $11,690 General
5. FCD 5 Texas Division of Emergency Management 5/29-6/2/2023 Fort Worth, TX $14,625 FCD
Conference
6. TRA 1 Project Management Professional virtual TBD Houston, TX $1,198 TRA
training
7. TRA 2 TxDOT Construction, Materials, & 3/20-22/2023 Dallas, TX $2,340 TRA
Alternative Delivery Conference*
8. TRA 2 TxDOT Bridge & Roadway Design 4/16-19/2023 Frisco, TX $2,884 TRA
Conference*
9. TRA 2 ITS America Conference & Expo* 4/23-27/2023 Grapevine, TX $5,600 TRA
10. US 75 Project portfolio management strategy TBD Houston, TX $35,500 General
workshop*
11. PHS 1 Lead abatement inspector training 3/27-29/2023 Houston, TX $450 Grant
12. PHS - Water Distribution course ($495 appvd. 3/28-30/2023 Houston, TX - General
1/31 for 1 attnd.-date change)
13. PHS 1 Lead risk assessor training 3/30-31/2023 Houston, TX $350 Grant
14. PHS 2 Not on Tobacco youth cessation 4/14/2023 Houston, TX $800 Other
facilitator virtual training
15. PHS 12 Conference for Food Protection* 4/22-30/2023 Houston, TX $5,000 Other
16. PHS 2 Texas Public Health Association 5/22-24/2023 San Antonio, TX $1,816 General
Conference*
17. PHS 3 Texas Emergency Management Conference* 5/30-6/2/2023 Fort Worth, TX $4,065 Grant
($6,425 appvd. 2/21 for 5 attnds.-add
attnds. & exp.)
18. PHS 3 Diseases In Nature Conference* 5/31-6/2/2023 San Antonio, TX $1,956 General
$978 Grant
19. CS 1 State & local records management 3/6-8/2023 Austin, TX $685 General
training*
20. CS 1 Texas Emergency Management Conference 5/29-6/2/2023 Fort Worth, TX $2,079 Grant
21. LIB 2 Tx. Assn. of Governmental Information 4/10-14/2023 San Antonio, TX $4,950 General
Tech. Managers Conference
22. JUVPROB 1 Texas Probation Association Conference 4/2-5/2023 San Marcos, TX $1,291 Grant
23. JUVPROB 7 Leadership for Support Staff Conference* 6/12-15/2023 Allen, TX $6,301 Grant
24. JUVPROB 5 Texas Network of Youth Services 6/13-16/2023 Houston, TX $2,375 Grant
Conference
25. HCRCA 1 Child sex trafficking/care coordination 4/4-5/2023 Austin, TX $500 Grant
grant meeting
26. CAC 3 Tx. House of Representatives child 2/21-22/2023 Austin, TX $1,665 Other
welfare recognition
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Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund
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27. CAC 1 Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas 4/3-4/2023 San Antonio, TX $486 Other
training event
28. C1 8 Female enforcers training* 4/11/2023 Humble, TX $1,192 General
29. C6 1 New detective & new criminal 4/3-6/2023 Fort Worth, TX $874 General
investigator seminar*
30. C6 1 Conference on Crimes Against Women* 5/21-25/2023 Dallas, TX $2,727 General
31. C7 1 Texas Peace Officers Memorial* 4/29-30/2023 Austin, TX $716 Other
32. C8 1 First Aid/CPR/AED instructor course* 3/12/2023 Houston, TX $350 Other
33. SHERIFF 1 Licensed professional counselor online Multiple Houston, TX $400 Grant
training
34. SHERIFF 1 Gottman online courses Multiple Houston, TX $1,321 Grant
35. SHERIFF 8 Northwestern University Crash Multiple Houston, TX $18,130 Other
Investigation I & II online courses
36. SHERIFF 1 Police & Public Safety Psychology course 1/4/2023 Houston, TX $300 Grant
37. SHERIFF 3 Special Olympics State Leadership 2/16-19/2023 Lakeway, TX $1,660 Other
Conference*
38. SHERIFF 3 Defender Supply Facility tour* 2/27-28/2023 Dallas, TX $930 General
39. SHERIFF 10 Women in Criminal Justice Conference* 3/19-23/2023 Horseshoe Bay, TX $16,000 Other
40. SHERIFF 1 Supervision of Forensic Psychological 3/23/2023 Houston, TX $200 Grant
Evaluations online training
41. SHERIFF 1 Houston Law Enforcement Hiring Expo* 4/7/2023 Houston, TX $499 General
42. SHERIFF 12 Female enforcers training* 4/11/2023 Humble, TX $973 General
43. SHERIFF 20 National Assn. of Women Law Enforcement 4/11-14/2023 Humble, TX $13,500 General
Executives training*
44. SHERIFF 1 Dive Instructor Development course* Multiple Various $4,029 General
45. SHERIFF 10 Less Lethal Instructor Certification 4/17-20/2023 Humble, TX $5,970 Grant
Program training*
46. SHERIFF 2 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Multiple Austin, TX $1,240 General
meetings*
47. SHERIFF 3 South Central Arc User Group Conference* 4/19-22/2023 Frisco, TX $3,270 General
48. SHERIFF 10 Crisis Intervention Team Conference* 4/20-22/2023 Sugar Land, TX $1,800 General
49. SHERIFF 4 Redman Instructor level certification 4/24-26/2023 Humble, TX $2,600 Other
class*
50. SHERIFF 16 Tactical Boat Operator-Pursuit & Stop 4/24-29/2023 Houston, TX $32,000 Grant
course*
51. SHERIFF 26 Leadership in a corrections environment 5/11/2023 Humble, TX $4,809 General
training*
52. SHERIFF 2 Public Safety Aviation Search & Rescue 6/5-8/2023 San Antonio, TX $1,440 General
Exercise course*
53. SHERIFF 1 Law Enforcement Management Institute of 7/10-28/2023 Huntsville, TX $4,000 Other
Texas training*
54. FM 1 Photography techniques training* 3/20-24/2023 Humble, TX $560 General
55. FM 1 Use of tasers & providing theory & 4/5/2023 Humble, TX $495 General
practical training*
56. FM 1 The Social Media Strategies Virtual 4/12-13/2023 Houston, TX $549 Other
Summit
57. FM 1 The Institute of Internal Auditors 4/17/2023 Houston, TX $325 General
Virtual Conference
58. FM 3 Texas Environmental Law Enforcement 4/17-20/2023 Bandera, TX $2,655 Other
Association Conference*
59. FM 1 Certified TX contract manager training* 4/26-27/2023 Austin, TX $780 General
60. IFS - DNA mixtures training ($1,522 appvd. 3/29-31/2023 Fort Worth, TX - Other
1/31 for 2 attnds.-date change)
61. IFS 3 Assn. of Firearm & Tool Mark Examiners 5/20-26/2023 Austin, TX $4,915 General
training seminar
62. CCLK 1 Texas Legislative Black Caucus 4/2-5/2023 Austin, TX $1,385 Other
Legislative Summit*
63. CCLK 4 County & District Clerks' Association of 4/25-27/2023 Houston, TX $516 General
Texas meeting*
64. CCLK 3 National Association of Counties 7/19-25/2023 Austin, TX $9,185 Other
Conference & Exposition*
65. CA 2 Attend various meetings related to 2/22-23/2023 Austin, TX $2,020 General
legislative matters
66. CA 1 Litigation skills for paralegals course 3/3/2023 Houston, TX $140 General
67. CA 16 Child Protection Law Conference 3/23-24/2023 Houston, TX $5,784 General
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68. CA 4 Houston Paralegal Association Paralegal 3/30-31/2023 Galveston, TX $1,138 General
Conference
69. CA 12 Prosecuting Crimes Against Children 4/11-14/2023 San Antonio, TX $18,440 General
Conference
70. JP 1.2 - New Justice of the Peace training ($675 4/9-12/2023 San Marcos, TX $300 General
appvd. 2/21 for 1 attnd.-add exp.)
71. JP 2.1 1 Justice of the Peace seminar 6/4-6/2023 Denton, TX $765 General
72. JP 2.1 1 Justices of the Peace & Constables 6/25-30/2023 San Antonio, TX $1,685 General
Conference
73. JP 3.2 1 Licensed court interpreter training 2/20/2023 Spring, TX $301 General
74. JP 3.2 2 Justices of the Peace & Constables Assn. 6/25-30/2023 San Antonio, TX $3,935 General
Education Conference
75. JP 7.1 1 Justices of the Peace & Constables Assn. 6/25-30/2023 San Antonio, TX $1,826 General
Education Conference
76. PBCT4 1 Texas College of Probate Judges training 3/8-10/2023 Austin, TX $1,133 General
77. AUD 1 SHRM Learning Syst. Human Res. Prof. Multiple Houston, TX $1,452 General
Dev. online training prog.
78. AUD 15 Various entities & new county auditors 5/2-5/2023 College Station, TX $19,420 General
training
79. AUD 2 HR Houston Gulf Coast Symposium on HR 7/12-13/2023 Houston, TX $1,520 General
Issues
80. AUD 3 Texas Association of Counties 8/30-9/1/2023 Houston, TX $600 General
Legislative Virtual Conference
81. AUD 1 SHRM Learning Syst. Human Res. Prof. Multiple Houston, TX $1,452 General
Dev. online training prog.
82. AUD 2 Various training & recertification 9/13-16/2023 Round Rock, TX $4,600 General
83. TAC 10 Tx. Assn. of Assessing Officers & Inst. 8/20-23/2023 Grapevine, TX $18,850 General
of Cert. Tax Admin. Conf.*
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Subtotal 386 In Texas average cost per attendee: $902 $348,132
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Total 462 Average cost per attendee: $1,164 $537,623
*Travel by county vehicle
FY 2023 = 10/1/22-9/30/23
Grants
193.
Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit a
grant pre-application to the U.S. Department of Energy in the amount of
$1,636,340, with no required match, for the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant.
23-1412
194.
Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to accept from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds in the
amount of $750,000, with no required match, for the Riverside Planning for
Restoration, Renovation and Additions project.
23-1708
195.
Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept an amendment
to an agreement with the Texas Department of Emergency Management to
reduce the award amount by $91,967, reduce the required match by $30,656,
and extend the end date to May 22, 2023 for the FEMA-DR-4332-TX Real
Time Flood Warning Equipment Program.
23-1711
196.
Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an
agreement with Vanderbilt University for additional funds in the amount of
$196,250 and create three positions effective March 25, 2023 for the National
Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator Track D-Phase II Project.
23-1415
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197.
Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an
agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for grant
funds in the additional amount of $986,878, with no required match, for the
FY 2022-23 Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.
23-1701
198.
Request by Community Services for approval to accept from the Alliance of
Community Assistance Ministries grant funds in the amount of $278,944,
with no required match, for the FY 2023 Utility and Rental Assistance (Phase
40) Program.
23-1572
199.
Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Region 4
Education Service Center grant funds in the amount of $500, with no
required match, for the FY 2022-23 Region 4 School Support Grant Program.
23-1592
200.
Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from the Office
of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of
$169,391, with no required cash match, for the FY 2023 Bullet-Resistant
Shields Program.
23-1716
201.
Request by the Sheriff for approval to transfer three grant-funded positions to
the general fund effective March 25, 2023 to continue providing services to
victims of violent crime for the FY 2019 Victim Advocates Program.
23-1574
202.
Request by the Sheriff for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement
with the City of Houston to extend the grant end date to September 30, 2023
for the FY 2020 Human Trafficking Program.
23-1575
203.
Request by the County Judge for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division grant funds in the amount of
$99,500, with no required match, for the Urban Areas Security Initiative Law
Enforcement-oriented Terrorism Prevention Activity program as part of the
FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program.
23-1413
204.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to add a
discretionary match in the amount of $800,000 for the Challenger Seven
Memorial Park Boardwalk Renovation project.
23-1679
Auditor
205.
Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
23-1516
206.
Request for approval of a claim made payable in the amount of
$1,100,814.00 to Memorial Hermann Hospital System, subject to the
authorization of a payment request made by the County Attorney’s Office
(HCAO) for costs incurred during calendar year 2022 for providing care to
Harris County prisoners or persons under guard by Harris County at
Memorial Hermann’s facilities.
23-1517
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207.
Request for approval of a claim made payable in the amount of $207,436.20
to SJ Medical Center, LLC, subject to the authorization of a payment request
made by the County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) for costs associated with the
Inmate Medical Services Agreement for the term July through December
2022.
23-1518
208.
Request for approval to decrease an Imprest Account for High Meadows
Branch Library.
23-1519
209.
Request for approval to lease parking spaces for employees at certain garages
with REEF Parking for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, at
an approximate cost of $3,360.00.
23-1520
210.
Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year
2023.
23-1686
Tax Assessor-Collector
211.
Request for approval of tax refund payments.
23-1491
Purchasing
212.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Houston
Spraying & Supply, Inc dba Sprayco (Primary) and HGS, LLC dba RES
Environmental Operating Company, LLC (Secondary) in the amount of
$229,375 for vegetation management services of mitigation banks for the
Flood Control District for the period of April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024, with
four (4) one-year renewal options, 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.
23-1457
213.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Environmental
Southwest in the amount of $929,173 for turf establishment, vegetation
promotion, mowing and irrigation for capital projects for the Flood Control
District for the period of April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024, with four (4)
one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable
bonds to be received (220436), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%.
23-1461
214.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid meeting
specifications to Reliance Construction Services, L.P. in the amount of
$1,076,701 for construction of a water distribution system for Parkwood
Estates Phase 3 for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any
applicable bonds to be received (220423), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 24%.
23-1462
215.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Frost
Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $2,638,000 for restoration and
mitigation project at the Baldwin Boettcher Library for Precinct 3, and for the
County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220424),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%.
23-1471
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216.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to McKenna
Contracting in the amount of $707,456 based on estimated quantities and
fixed unit pricing for outdoor shade structure replacement services and
related items for Precinct 1 for the period of April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute
any applicable bonds to be received for the budgeted amount (230017),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 34%.
23-1521
217.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Allgood
Construction Company Inc. in the amount of $16,765,190 for road
reconstruction at West Gulf Bank Road I-45 to Airline Drive for Precinct 2,
and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received
(220461), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 25%.
23-1522
218.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to ISI Contracting,
Inc. in the amount of $661,126 for guardrail and bridge railing repairs and
related items at various locations for Precinct 4 for a one year initial term,
with four one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any
applicable bonds to be received and that the court grant a waiver of
technicality for ISI Contracting, Inc. which owed county taxes when the bids
were received, and is now current on taxes (220432), MWDBE Contracted
Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
23-1524
219.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Precise Services,
Inc. in the amount of $2,788,278 for drainage improvements for Westfield
Pines and Westfield Village Subdivisions for Precinct 4, and for the County
Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230020), MWDBE
Contracted Goal: 21%.
23-1530
220.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with
the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an
agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. in the amount of $245,966 for professional
architectural and/or engineering services to design modular buildings for the
Channelview Wellness Complex for Building Operations Services (220275),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
23-1560
221.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to
Trantex Transportation Products of Texas, Inc. in the amount of $223,320 for
traffic paint and related items for Harris County for the period of April 1,
2023 - March 31, 2024 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230015),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
23-1566
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222.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid to Vets Securing
America (Primary) and Inter-Con Security Services Inc. (Secondary) in the
amount of $2,512,808 for security guard services and related items for Harris
County and the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the
period of May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024 with four (4) one-year renewal
options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be
received (220401), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%.
23-1654
223.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting
requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Johnson
Controls, Inc. for comprehensive maintenance, inspection services and
related items for various chillers for Building Operations Services for the
period of April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024, with four (4) one-year renewal
options (220339), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 7%.
23-1656
224.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Questmark
Information Management, Inc. in the amount of $97,995 to provide and mail
jury summons and related items for the District Clerk’s Office and
Constables for the period of March 14, 2023 - February 29, 2024, with four
(4) one-year renewal options (220405), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% -
Non-Divisible.
23-1674
225.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to NBG
Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $447,264 for construction of
prefabricated pedestrian bridge replacement for Precinct 1, and for the
County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230001),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%.
23-1688
226.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of only proposal and that the
County Judge execute an agreement with Culinary Concessions, LLC dba
LCS Culinary Services for jury meals for Harris County for the period of
March 14, 2023 - February 29, 2024, with four (4) one-year renewal options
(220279), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
23-1699
227.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting
requirements to SpawGlass Civil Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$2,827,007 for demolition of the coffee pot building and Lomas Nettleton
parking garage at 1117 Franklin Street for the Office of the County Engineer,
and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received
(220441), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 33%.
23-1745
228.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting
requirements to Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of
$833,547 for renovations of the County Clerk's Office at the Civil
Courthouse for the Office of the County Engineer, and for the County Clerk
to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220454), MWDBE
Contracted Goal: 18.3%.
23-1751
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229.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid meeting
specifications to CE Barker Ltd in the amount of $13,968,968 for drainage
improvements within Western Homes Subdivision (2018) for Precinct 2, and
for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received
(220425), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%.
23-1760
230.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Allgood
Construction Company Inc. in the amount of $70,675,829 for excavation of
Inwood Forest Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District,
and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received
(220384), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 28%.
23-1772
231.
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 CFI Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $529,438 for HVAC repair
and installation at the High Meadows Library, and for the County Clerk to
execute any applicable bonds to be received, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 7%.
23-1539
232.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Tetra Tech, Inc. (Primary) and
Thompson Engineering (Secondary) for debris monitoring services for Harris
County for the period of March 30, 2023-March 29, 2024 at a cost of
$13,569,977 (200123), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
23-1460
233.
Request for approval of a renewal option with CSI Consolidated LLC dba
Aims Companies (Primary) and Magna Flow Environmental (Secondary) for
culvert and storm sewer cleaning and related items in the north zone for
Precinct 2 for the period of June 6, 2023 - June 5, 2024, at a cost of
$1,000,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be
received (210449), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%.
23-1463
234.
Request for approval of a renewal option with IEH AUTO PARTS LLC for
supplemental aftermarket automotive parts and related items for Harris
County for the period of April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024, at a cost of $73,214
(220031), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-1526
235.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Coburn Supply Company,
INC. for high density polyethylene pipe and related items for Precinct 3 for
the period of June 14, 2023 - June 13, 2024, at a cost of $357,041 (220177),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in
Nature.
23-1394
236.
Request for approval of a renewal option with P-Ville, Inc. for mowing and
debris removal at Mason Creek Watershed for the Flood Control District for
the period of June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024, at a cost of $181,439, and for the
County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200058),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%.
23-1454
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237.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Defender Supply for
supplemental emergency equipment, parts, supplies, installation/mounting
services and related items for various police and non-police vehicles for
Harris County for the period of April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024, at a cost of
$2,424,462 (220354), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-1531
238.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Dana Safety Supply (Primary)
and Cap Fleet Upfitters (Secondary) for emergency equipment, parts,
supplies, installation/mounting services and related items for various police
and non-police vehicles for the period of April 1, 2023- March 31, 2024 at a
cost of $1,368,780 (210054), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation
Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-1535
239.
Request for approval of a renewal option with McGriff, Seibels, & Williams
Inc. for ocean marine insurance for Ferryboats for the period of April 21,
2023 - April 21, 2024, at a cost of $82,594 (190020), MWDBE Contracted
Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
23-1567
240.
Request for approval of a renewal option with eCIFM Solutions Inc. for IBM
TRIRIGA integrated workplace management system software modules,
support services and related items for Harris County for the period of August
1, 2023 - July 31, 2024, at a cost of $30,000 (210152).
23-1571
241.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Nalco Company LLC for water
treatment chemicals, services and related items for Harris County for the
period of March 23, 2023- March 22, 2024 at a cost of $300,000 and for the
County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (190259),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-1600
242.
Request for approval of a renewal option with ARES Security Corporation
for maintenance, support, hosting and enhancements for a situational
awareness solution for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of April 1, 2023 -
March 31, 2024, at a cost of $184,370 (220185), MWDBE Contracted Goal:
0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
23-1615
243.
Request for approval of a renewal option with American Institutes for
Research in the Behavioral Sciences; Berkeley Research Group, LLC; Civis
Analytics, Inc.; Elite Research, LLC; Ernst & Young, LLP; Guidehouse Inc.;
January Advisors; KPMG LLP; Luminosity, Inc.; PFM Group Consulting
LLC; Protiviti, Inc.; Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.; Rite Software
Solutions & Services LLC; RSM US LLP; The Boston Consulting Group,
Inc. and William Marsh Rice University for applied research and data
analysis, strategic planning and management strategies and other services for
Harris County for the period of April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024, at a cost of
$10,000,000 (210317).
23-1629
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244.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Arnold Oil Company of
Austin, LP for aftermarket automotive parts and related items for Harris
County for the period of April 1, 2023- March 31, 2024 at a cost of $51,610
(200376), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% -
Non-Divisible.
23-1657
245.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Two Sons Environmental
Services for new construction and maintenance of on-site sewage facilities at
various locations and related items for Harris County for the period of April
1, 2023- March 31, 2024 at a cost of $300,000 and for the County Clerk to
execute any applicable bonds to be received (210021), Justification for 0%
MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-1691
246.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Belong, a division of SJRC
Texas Life Skills Assessments and Life Skills Training with revenue in the
amount of $20,000 for preparation for adult living of foster youth for
Resources for Children and Adults through November 22, 2023, in
connection with a service agreement.
23-1661
247.
Request for approval of a renewal option with GMCO Corporation dba
GMCO Commodities Corp. A.1, B.1 and B.2; and Scotwood Industries, LLC
A.2, B.1 and B.2 for de-icing/anti-icing material and related items for the
Toll Road Authority through December 31, 2023, at a cost of $284,000
(200314), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-1698
248.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Jerson’s Concrete LLC for
pre-blended lime-fly ash powder mix for various locations for Precinct 4 for
the period of April 5, 2023- April 4, 2024 at a cost of $100,000 (210434),
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-1689
249.
Request for approval of a renewal option with 22nd Century Technologies,
Inc. (Categories 1-10); Cogent Infotech Corporation (Category 10); and
OpenWork (Categories 1-10) for temporary staffing for Harris County
through February 29, 2024 at a cost of $28,325,000 (210389), Justification
for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-1696
250.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Jerson's Concrete LLC for
reinforced concrete pipe materials and related items for Precinct 3 for the
period of May 10, 2023 - May 9, 2024, at a cost of $93,949 (220023),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
23-1666
251.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape -
Central, Inc. for mowing and maintenance services of right-of-ways and
esplanades at the Katy Camp and related items for Precinct 4 for the period of
August 8, 2023 - August 7, 2024, at a cost of $1,047,235, and for the County
Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220127), MWDBE
Contracted Goal: 31%.
23-1680
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252.
Request for approval of renewal options and that the County Judge execute
an amendment to an agreement with Microsoft Corporation to decrease funds
in the amount of $263,787 for Microsoft Enterprise support services for
Universal Services - Technology for the period of April 1, 2023 - March 31,
2024, in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information
Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% -
Non-Divisible.
23-1730
253.
Request for approval of the fourth and final renewal option and that the
County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with HNTB
Corporation in the additional amount of $7,300,000 for various subdivision
drainage improvement projects countywide for project management and
design services for the development and implementation of projects for
Harris County for the period of May 14, 2023 - May 13, 2024 (180311),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 30%.
23-1523
254.
Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for vehicle leasing and
fleet management services for Public Health Services (ARPA Funded), and
that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications
(220399).
23-1525
255.
Request for approval to reject the proposal received for voter education and
outreach for the Elections Administrator's Office, and that the project be
readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (220295).
23-1544
256.
Request for approval to reject the proposal received for design and
construction of playground at Binford Park for Precinct 3, and that the project
be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (210344).
23-1765
257.
Request for approval to reject the proposal received for on-demand executive
protection security services for Harris County, and that the project be
readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (220370).
23-1761
258.
Request for approval to reject the bid received for construction of a new
water distribution system for West Nelda Road and West Mierianne Street
for Precinct 2, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised
specifications (230012), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 24%.
23-1685
259.
Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of only quote from
Associated Supply Company, Inc. in the amount of $162,466 for asphalt
paver for Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
23-1527
260.
Request for approval of a Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)
Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of only quote from
Associated Supply Company, Inc. in the amount of $567,324 for a truck
mounted excavator for Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted Goal 0% - Drop
Shipped.
23-1528
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261.
Request for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program
purchase on the basis of only quote to Doggett Heavy Machinery Services,
LLC in the amount of $170,000 for wheel loader for Precinct 3, Justification
for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
23-1532
262.
Request for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program
purchase on the basis of low quote from Brookside Equipment Sales in the
amount of $73,100 for skid steer for Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal:
0% - Drop Shipped.
23-1667
263.
Request for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program
purchase on the basis of only quote to Deere & Company c/o Brookside
Equipment Sales for tractors for Precinct 1 in the amount of $298,695,
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
23-1668
264.
Request for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program
purchase on the basis of only quote from Deere & Company c/o Brookside
Equipment Sales in the amount of $88,385 for mowers for Precinct 1,
MWDBE Contracted Goal; 0% - Drop Shipped.
23-1669
265.
Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from
Loftin Equipment Company in the amount of $104,040 for 250KW diesel
generator with sound attenuated enclosure for Spring Service Center,
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-1762
266.
Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase from Victory Supply, Inc (TASB
Contract No. 669-22) in the estimated amount of $100,000 for nitrile gloves
for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of March 14, 2023 - May 31, 2024 with
a one (1) year renewal option, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation
Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
23-1766
267.
Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase from Bob Barker Company, Inc
(TASB Contract No. 669-22) in the estimated amount of $100,000 for nitrile
gloves for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of March 14, 2023 - May 31,
2024 with a one (1) year renewal option, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
23-1769
268.
Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Santa
Maria Hostel in the amount of $7,182 for transitional housing to Star Drug
Court clients for the Administrative Office of the District Courts for services
provided from January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018.
23-1694
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269.
Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Texas
Southern University in the amount of $40,000 for an independent, third party
evaluation of the current safety, operational and security practices for the
Community Services Department for a one (1) year initial term with four (4)
one-year renewal options.
23-1681
270.
Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the City
of Taylor Lake Village to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city
prisoners in Harris County jails for a one (1) year initial term, with three (3)
one-year renewal options, and the city will pay the county $102 per inmate
per day.
23-1663
271.
Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the City
of Nassau Bay to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city
prisoners in Harris County jails for a one (1) year initial term, with three (3)
one-year renewal options, and the city will pay the county $102 per inmate
per day.
23-1456
272.
Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
E.F. Johnson Company for public safety project 25 single and multi-band
subscriber radios for Harris County for the extended period of February 27,
2023 - June 30, 2023, at no additional cost to the county (170064).
23-1540
273.
Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. for disaster recovery program management for
the Flood Control District for the extended period of April 5, 2023 - October
4, 2023, with no increase in pricing (210227), MWDBE Contracted Goal:
30%.
23-1573
274.
Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP in the additional amount of $200,000 for the
Barrett Station Drainage Improvement CDBG-DR project for design services
for the development and implementation of various Hurricane Harvey
recovery water and wastewater infrastructure improvement, drainage
infrastructure improvement and road and bridge infrastructure improvement
projects for the period of July 30, 2022 - July 29, 2023 (180388).
23-1721
275.
Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. in the additional amount of $271,817 for the
Western Homes improvement project-CDBG-DR to design services for the
development and implementation of various Hurricane Harvey recovery
water and wastewater infrastructure improvement, drainage infrastructure
improvement and road and bridge infrastructure improvement projects for the
period of July 30, 2022 - July 29, 2023 (180388).
23-1727
276.
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for supplemental jury meals for Harris County
(230010).
23-1538
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277.
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for public safety project 25 single and multi-band
subscriber radios for Harris County (230014).
23-1543
278.
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for community health workers workforce program for
Public Health Services (230024).
23-1570
279.
Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source
exemption agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the additional amount
of $6,051,122 to add an additional scope of work for system enhancement
and upgrade for the Texas Wide Area Radio Network (TxWARN) Astro P25
System for Universal Services for the corrected period through August 31,
2023.
23-1541
280.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with AXON Enterprise, Inc. for equipment, accessories for All
TASER X-26 stun guns, and TASER stun gun cartridges for the period of
March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1613
281.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Bamboo HR LLC for service Bamboo HR Software for the
period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1614
282.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Darr Equipment Co. for equipment, repair parts, and/or
Service & warranty for Caterpillar Forklift equipment for the period of March
1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation
Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1617
283.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Doggett Heavy Machinery for equipment, repair parts,
and/or service for John Deere construction equipment for the period of March
1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation
Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1618
284.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with emocha Mobile Health, Inc. for software, warranty, and/or
maintenance & support and sales of the Video Direct Observed Therapy
(VDOT) that includes a Video Recording and Transfer application (VRT)
and a Client Management System (CMS) for the period of March 1, 2023 -
February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:
Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1619
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285.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for
software, maintenance & support, and/or warranty for ESRI software
products for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification
for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1620
286.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with FCA North America Holding, LLC for repair parts,
service, and/or warranty work for Servicenet as needed for the period of
March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1621
287.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Ford Motor Company-Ford Fleet Care, Ford Customer Svc
Div., for repair parts, service & warranty for the period of March 1, 2023 -
February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:
Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1622
288.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Heil of Texas for equipment, repair parts, and/or service
for Schwarze equipment as needed for the period of March 1, 2023 -
February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:
Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1623
289.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Houston Freightliner & Western Star for repair parts,
service, and/or warranty work on Freightliner and Western Star vehicles as
needed for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for
0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1624
290.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with International Business Machines Corporation for software,
and maintenance & support for International Business Machines (IBM)
-Tririga Facility Center 8i Software for the period of March 1, 2023 -
February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:
Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1625
291.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Johnson Control, Inc. for equipment, repair parts, and/or
service for York air-conditioning equipment over 50 ton capacity for the
period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1626
292.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. for equipment, repair
parts, and/or service & warranty for Vactor Sewer cleaning equipment for the
period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1627
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293.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Kinloch Equipment Sales for equipment, repair parts,
and/or service warranty for Elgin Sweeper Company street sweepers for the
period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1628
294.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Lansdowne Moody Co for equipment, repair parts, and/or
service for Kubota equipment for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29,
2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole
Source.
23-1630
295.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Midwest Tape, LLC for license access & sales,
maintenance & support, and/or warranty for Hoopla digital library service for
the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0%
MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1632
296.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Mustang Machinery Company LTD for repair parts,
service, and/or warranty work for caterpillar tractors as needed for the period
of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1633
297.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with OverDrive, Inc. for license access & sales, maintenance &
support, and/or warranty for OverDrive, Inc. digital content materials for the
period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1634
298.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Quadient for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for
any Neopost products for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024,
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1635
299.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Remotec Inc for equipment, repair parts, and/or service
warranty, and upgrades for ANDORS hazardous duty robots for the period of
March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1637
300.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Ring Power Corporation for repair parts, service, and/or
warranty work for The Rook Tactical Solutions equipment as needed for the
period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1639
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301.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP for repair parts, service,
and/or warranty work on Blue Bird Buses equipment as needed for the period
of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1641
302.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP for repair parts, service,
and/or warranty work for Peterbilt trucks as needed for the period of March
1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation
Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1643
303.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for repair parts, service,
and/or warranty work for Pierce Manufacturing equipment as needed for the
period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1645
304.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Southwest Solution Group, Inc. for equipment, repair
parts, and/or service for all Kardex & Kardex Remstar products for the period
of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1646
305.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Southwest Solutions Group, Inc. for equipment, repair
parts, and/or service for all Mega Star powered files products for the period
of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1648
306.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Texas Bus Sales for repair parts, service, and/or warranty
work on El Dorado Buses equipment as needed for the period of March 1,
2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:
Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1649
307.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Trevipay for repair parts, service, and/or warranty work on
GM Fleetrac equipment as needed for the period of March 1, 2023 - February
29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole
Source.
23-1651
308.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Vanguard Truck Center of Houston for equipment, repair
parts, and/or service for Mack Truck Equipment for the period of March 1,
2023 - February 29, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:
Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1652
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309.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with West Publishing Corporation for all texts and CD-ROMS
published by West Publishing Corporation, West Group, WESTLAW, and
Thomson Reuters for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024,
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1653
310.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with
LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc in the amount of $313,145 for master
subscription for computer assisted legal and investigative research services
and related products for Harris County for a one (1) year initial term with
four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-1794
311.
Request for approval of a professional services exemption and that the
County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with National Center
for State Courts for evaluation of caseflow management practices of the
County Courts for the Office of Management and Budget for the extended
period of June 14, 2023 - September 30, 2023, at no additional cost to the
county.
23-1678
312.
Request for approval of an extension to bioLytical Laboratories Inc. for
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Kits and related items for Public
Health Services for the extended term of May 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023 or until
a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (180074).
23-1660
313.
Request for approval of an extension to Houston Auto Auction, Inc. for
auctioning services and related items for Harris County for the extended
period of March 27, 2023 - June 26, 2023 or until a new contract is in place
(170294).
23-1670
314.
Request for approval of an extension with Weiser Security Services, Inc.
(Primary) and Andy Frain Services, Inc. (Secondary) for security guard
services and related items for Harris County and the Community Supervision
and Corrections Department through April 30, 2023, or until a new contract
is in place, with no increase in pricing (190178).
23-1773
315.
Request for approval of an extension to Ortho Construction & Renovation
Inc.; R & A Building Specialists, Inc.; and Paul Davis Restoration of North
Houston for removal of lead based paint and renovations of the interior and
exterior of residential homes for Public Health Services for the extended term
of April 1, 2023- June 30, 2023 or until a new contract is in place, with no
increase in pricing (190019).
23-1770
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316.
Request for approval of an extension to ISI Contracting, Inc. for armor joint
repairs, joint sealing on various roads and bridges for Precinct 4 for the
extended period of February 23, 2023 - June 12, 2023 or until a new contract
is in place (200078), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A -
project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program.
23-1690
317.
Request for approval to extend a contract with Trebor Inc for supplemental
for removal of lead based paint and renovations of the interior and exterior of
residential homes for Public Health Services for the period of April 1, 2023 -
June 30, 2023, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing
(190264).
23-1768
318.
Request for approval of funding for a GPO contract with FujiFilm Healthcare
Americas Corporation in the amount of $72,420 for imaging products and
services for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of March 14, 2023- December
31, 2023 in connection with a Premier Healthcare Alliance, L.P. contract.
23-1693
319.
Request for approval of the Harris County Procurement Card Policy and
Procedures Manual.
23-1697
County Judge
320.
Request for approval to allocate a total of $1,073,638 ($805,117-PSGP Grant
Funds/$149 Unallocated and $268,372-Houston Ship Channel Security
District matching funds) from the FY 2022 Port Security Grant Program
(PSGP) EMW-2022-PU-00103 to Universal Services for port surveillance
enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 1 and its
corresponding budget.
23-1576
Commissioner, Precinct 1
321.
Request for an update and possible action related to a prior request for efforts
to improve pay equity at Harris County.
23-1704
322.
Request for Harris County to adopt a Public Art policy for the
encouragement, development, promotion, improvement and application of
the arts in the county.
23-1705
323.
Request for approval to accept from the Equal Justice Initiative the donation
of five historical markers with an estimated value of $15,000 memorializing
victims of racial terror lynchings in Harris County between 1865 and 1950.
23-1706
Commissioner, Precinct 2
324.
Request for approval of an agreement between Harris County and Houston
Recovery Center (HRC) for collaboration with HRC in its community
recovery programs for no appropriated funds under the terms and conditions
of the agreement.
23-1777
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325.
Request that the Interim Director of the Community Services Department
provide an assessment of the department’s transition in her first 90 days and a
3-Month Action Plan outlining steps underway to restructure the department
through June 30, 2023, and that the Interim Director present the plan at the
April 4, 2023 Commissioners Court meeting.
23-1778
326.
Request for the Toll Road Authority to update the Harris County Truck Route
Study to determine the future freight needs of the county and identify
investment opportunities that will ensure the safe and efficient movement of
goods/services in the region while improving the quality of life for Harris
County residents. The study should also determine possible alignments with
the Texas Delivers 2050 Freight Plan.
23-1779
327.
Request for approval to direct (1) Public Health Services Department to
provide Commissioners Court a monthly report on the progress of the
nuisance programs; (2) Public Health Services, the Sheriff’s Office, and the
Fire Marshal’s Office, working in conjunction with other relevant
departments, to prepare a report about how to improve efficiency and
coordination in the county’s nuisance response efforts to present at the April
25, 2023 Commissioners Court; and (3) the County Attorney’s Office, in
conjunction with these and any other relevant departments, to suggest
revisions to update and streamline per Health and Safety Code Chapter 343,
the Order Adopting Procedures for the Abatement of Neighborhood
Nuisances and the Abatement and Removal of Junked Vehicles as Public
Nuisances from Public Property, as approved by Harris County
Commissioners Court in 1993.
23-1782
328.
Request for approval of merchandise fees for fundraising at the Vietnam
Veterans Day 2023 celebration for the Vietnam Combat Veterans Association
(VCVA), a non-profit organization.
23-1780
Commissioner, Precinct 3
329.
Request that the County Judge execute a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between Harris County and Barrett Economic & Community
Development Organization (BECDO) for the 2023 Barrett Summer Youth
Enrichment Program Summer Camp.
23-1717
330.
Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement
with State Rep. Sam Harless for cleanup along the roadsides of Champion
Forest Drive beginning at Cypresswood Drive and ending at Louetta for the
term of March 15, 2023 through March 14, 2025.
23-1718
331.
Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement
with Reach Unlimited, Inc. for cleanup along the roadsides of Cypress N.
Houston Road beginning at US 290 and ending at Telge Road for the term of
April 30, 2023 through April 29, 2025.
23-1719
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332.
Request for approval to accept an affidavit and petition submitted by the
residents of Cypress Creek Crossing Subdivision requesting the posting of
“No Overnight Parking of Commercial Motor Vehicles” signs in compliance
with the required regulations.
23-1720
Commissioner, Precinct 4
333.
Request for discussion and possible action on the creation of a Philanthropy
Liaison position at the Office of Management and Budget.
23-1787
334.
Request for Harris County Public Health to work with the Office of County
Administration and the Office of Management and Budget to create a plan
and budget to maintain current operations of and expand the Holistic
Assistance Response Team (HART) program.
23-1788
335.
Request for the Office of Justice and Safety and the Office of County
Administration to work with the criminal courts and relevant departments to
create a proposal to provide resources to judges to facilitate implementation
of best practices which could further reduce the backlog of criminal cases and
create cost savings for the County.
23-1790
336.
Request for a plan to expand the Harris County public defender system’s
capacity to up to 50% of indigent defense cases.
23-1789
337.
Request for approval to use the department’s procurement card (P-card)
and/or reimburse personnel for expenses incurred for various county
functions, events, meetings, presentations, conferences, and activities in an
amount not to exceed $5,000 for the period of January 1 through September
30, 2023.
23-1791
338.
Request for approval for Williams Syndrome Association, a 501(c)(3), to
hold an awareness walk on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at John Paul Landing
Park.
23-1792
339.
Request for approval for SEWA International Inc., a 501(c)(3), to host a 5K
walk and run on Saturday April 15, 2023, at George Bush Park.
23-1793
Miscellaneous
340.
Request for approval of payment of fees for legal services in the amount of
$244,533.08 to Locke, Lord, LLP for representation of a county employee in
connection with certain legal proceedings.
23-1707
Transmittals
341.
Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a report describing
progress in Procure to Pay process improvement initiatives, dashboards, and
associated governance.
23-1664
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342.
Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment
transactions and maturities for the period of January 30-February 22, 2023.
23-1416
343.
Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget in recognition of Harris
County’s award for Distinguished Budget Presentation by the Government
Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
23-1577
344.
Transmittal of a fiscal note for operational and capital expenses associated
with the creation of additional district courts.
23-1695
345.
Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion
certificate with Aranda Brothers Construction Co, Inc., for improvements in
connection with Eastex Freeway Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements,
UPIN 20090MF1HE01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%,
MWDBE Current Participation 99%.
23-1616
346.
Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of March 2023 Status
Update for Subdivision Drainage Projects Associated with the 2018 Harris
County Flood Control District Bond Subdivision Program.
23-1602
347.
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.
23-1611
348.
Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a preliminary engineering report
prepared by iGet Services, LLC and dated December 2, 2022, titled Phase 2
Genoa Red Bluff Stormwater Detention Basin. (Armand Bayou Watershed,
Bond ID C-07, Project ID B509-04-00-E001, Precinct 2).
23-1445
349.
Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a preliminary engineering report
prepared by I.S. Engineers, LLC and Halff Associates, Inc. and dated January
20, 2023, titled Q122-00-00-E001 (Clawson Ditch) PER Value Engineering
Analysis. (Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-41, Project ID
Q122-00-00-E001, Precinct 3).
23-1446
350.
Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a substantial completion
certificate with Merchants Bonding Company, surety for Burnside Services,
Inc., for the Kleb Wood Stormwater Detention Basin Improvements. (Little
Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-33, Project ID L512-01-00-E004, Job
No. 20/0224, Precinct 4).
23-1447
351.
Transmittal by the Commissioners Court's Analyst's Office of a memo
addressing the Precinct Two request to produce a quarterly memo regarding
the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations in Harris County.
23-1404
352.
Transmittal by Public Health Services of a report on Harris County Public
Health’s 2022 Annual Report and 2023-2027 Strategic Plan.
23-1500
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353.
Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 3 of the racial profiling report for
traffic citations submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as
required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
23-1399
354.
Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 7 of the racial profiling report for
traffic citations submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as
required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
23-1781
355.
Transmittal by the Sheriff’s Office of renewal of the agreement with Keefe
Commissary Network, LLC under the same terms and conditions for inmate
commissary services for the period of April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024.
23-1482
356.
Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the January 31, 2023
regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
23-1542
357.
Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the February 9, 2023
Business Court Meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
23-1545
358.
Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the February 16, 2023
special meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
23-1546
359.
Transmittal by the County Clerk of correspondence received from Allen
Boone Humphries Robinson LLP relating to proposed legislation creating
Harris-Waller Counties Municipal Utility District No. 9. Included with the
copy of legislation is a Notice of Intent to Introduce a Bill in the 88th
Legislature of Texas.
23-1565
360.
Transmittal by the County Clerk of correspondence received from Allen
Boone Humphries Robinson LLP relating to proposed legislation creating
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 589. Included with the copy of
legislation is a Notice of Intent to Introduce a Bill in the 88th Legislature of
Texas.
23-1684
361.
Transmittal by the County Clerk of correspondence received from Allen
Boone Humphries Robinson LLP relating to proposed legislation creating
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 592. Included with the copy of
legislation is a Notice of Intent to Introduce a Bill in the 88th Legislature of
Texas.
23-1561
362.
Transmittal by the County Clerk of correspondence received from Allen
Boone Humphries Robinson LLP relating to proposed legislation creating
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 594. Included with the copy of
legislation is a Notice of Intent to Introduce a Bill in the 88th Legislature of
Texas.
23-1562
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363.
Transmittal by the County Clerk of correspondence received from Allen
Boone Humphries Robinson LLP relating to proposed legislation creating
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 597. Included with the copy of
legislation is a Notice of Intent to Introduce a Bill in the 88th Legislature of
Texas.
23-1563
364.
Transmittal by the County Clerk of correspondence received from Coats|Rose
relating to proposed legislation creating Harris-Waller Counties Municipal
Utility District No. 8 that will be introduced in the 88th Legislature of Texas.
23-1564
365.
Transmittal by the Office of Justice and Safety of a report for discussion and
possible action by PFM assessing Non-Punitive Approaches to Mental
Illness, Substance Use Disorder, Homelessness, and Poverty.
23-1502
366.
Transmittal by the Office of Justice and Safety of project updates related to
motions approved by Commissioners Court on June 9, 2020.
23-1508
367.
Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial
report for the month of December 2022.
23-1687
368.
Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s
December 2022 Report.
23-1398
369.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for drainage improvements in the Forest Shadows Subdivision
(2018) for Precinct 3 (230061).
23-1325
370.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for reconstruction of asphalt roadway to concrete along
Anderson Road from HCFCD C144-00-00 to Almeda Road (FM 521) for
Precinct 3 (230072).
23-1402
371.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for drainage improvements in Fallbrook, Ridgepoint, and
Westpoint subdivisions for Harris County (230074).
23-1455
372.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for drainage improvements in the Pine Trails Subdivision
(Phase 3 and 4) for Precinct 2 (230073).
23-1458
373.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for repairs/replacement of concrete pavement, curbs,
driveways, sidewalks and related items in the north zone of Precinct 2
(230071).
23-1459
374.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for decal services on fleet vehicles and related items for Harris
County (220456).
23-1464
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375.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for uniforms and related items for the Fire Marshal's Office
(230030).
23-1465
376.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for emergency services for debris clearing, removal, disposal,
and operation of temporary debris staging and reduction sites for Harris
County (230053).
23-1466
377.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for automobiles, trucks, vans, and related items for Harris
County (220357).
23-1470
378.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for road improvements at the intersection of Telge Road and
Grant Road for Precinct 3 (230090).
23-1529
379.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for construction of water distribution, wastewater collection,
storm water and paving for Orchard Place Subdivision for Precinct 2
(230087).
23-1533
380.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for dry goods, hygiene products, clothing and related items for
the Community Supervisions & Corrections Department (220359).
23-1534
381.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for high resolution gas chromatograph for Pollution Control
Services (230046).
23-1537
382.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for uniforms and related items for the Sheriff's Office
(230007).
23-1555
383.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for highway, road and bridge repair mortar and related items
for the Toll Road Authority (230052).
23-1655
384.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for George Floyd Memorial Plaza and Trail Development
(Phase 2) at Tom Bass Park for Precinct 1 (230075).
23-1683
385.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an award on the basis of
best proposal meeting requirements with selected vendors for substance
abuse treatment services for the STAR Drug and Felony Mental Health
Courts of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department for the
period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, with four (4) one-year renewal
options (220273), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE
Availability.
23-1763
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386.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an award on the basis of
lowest complete bid to Bob Barker Company, Inc. in the amount of $142,480
for dry goods, hygiene products, clothing and related items for the
Community Supervision and Corrections Department for the period of March
14, 2023- February 29, 2024, with four (4) one-year renewal options
(220359), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop
Shipped.
23-1665
387.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a Texas Association of
School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase from Spark
Lighting in the amount of $141,600 for solar light replacement at Partnership
Park for Precinct 2.
23-1692
388.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for
advertised jobs that were opened February 27, and March 6 and 13, 2023.
23-1397
Executive Session
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 .
389.
Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to Tex.
Gov’t Code Ann. §551.072 for discussion and possible action related to the
possible purchase of a Southeast Harris County property for use by the
County.
23-1474
390.
Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to
§551.071, Government Code, for an agreement for Special Counsel Services
with Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Connection with Certain Public Finance and
other matters relating to the Harris County Toll Road Authority.
23-1475
391.
Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to
§551.071, Government Code, for an agreement between Harris County and
Monty & Ramirez LLP as Special Counsel Services in connection with a
matter pending before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(EEOC).
23-1479
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Emergency/Supplemental items
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.
392.
Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of a
compensation structure for the Harris County Election Corps Program.
23-1802
393.
Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for
discussion and possible reappointment of Tanya Debose, a nominee from the
County Judge's Office to the Harris County African American Cultural
Heritage Commission for a term ending March 14, 2025.
23-1803
394.
Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for
discussion and possible appointment of Francisco Castillo, a nominee from
the Commissioner of Precinct 2 to the Harris County Housing Finance
Corporation for a term ending March 14, 2025.
23-1804
395.
Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for
discussion and possible appointment of Alan Hassenflu, a nominee from the
Commissioner of Precinct 3 to the Harris County Sports & Convention
Corporation for a term ending March 13, 2026.
23-1805
396.
Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for
discussion and possible appointment of Lawrence “Larry” Lipton, a nominee
from the Commissioner of Precinct 3 to the Harris County Housing Finance
Corporation for a term ending March 13, 2025.
23-1806
397.
Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval of the sixth
amendment between Harris County and The Harris Center to allow for the
lump sum payment of The Harris Center’s annual budget allocation.
23-1815
398.
Request by the Veterans Services Department (VSD) for Harris County to
deposit seed funding into the approved Cadence Bank Imprest account. The
VSD is asking for a maximum account balance of $30,000.00.
23-1799
399.
Request by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Office of County
Administration for discussion and possible action on jail operations, health,
safety, and staff retention.
23-1796
400.
Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of two grant funded positions
effective March 25, 2023 in connection with the FY 2021 Implementing the
PREA Standards Program.
23-1808
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401.
Request by the County Attorney for approval of a settlement in connection
with Hyacinth Geromo Taganahan v. Harris County Texas; Cause No.
1186779; In the County Civil Court at Law No. 2 in Harris County, Texas.
23-1798
402.
Request by the County Attorney for approval of a settlement in connection
with Maria Lilian Vasquez v. Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 2020-75499;
In the 129th Judicial District Court in Harris, County, Texas.
23-1800
403.
Request by the County Attorney for approval of an order authorizing legal
action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including
those in Justice of the Peace Court, and various County and District Courts,
and U.S. District Court.
23-1797
404.
Request by the County Attorney for approval of an order authorizing Harris
County to file comments with the Environmental Protection Agency
regarding the Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program.
23-1818
405.
Request by the County Attorney for approval of an order authorizing Harris
County to file comments with the Environmental Protection Agency
regarding its reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards
for Particulate Matter.
23-1819
406.
Request by the County Attorney for approval of donations for use in the
office and to be given away at the County Attorney’s Office Employee
Picnic.
23-1817
407.
Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to §
551.071, Government Code, for an Agreement between Harris County and
David Adler as Special Counsel Services in connection with Estate of
Kenneth Anderson, Jr., et al v. Harris County, et al.; Civil Action No.
4:21-cv-3730; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of
Texas.
23-1801
408.
Request by the County Treasurer for approval to stale date outstanding juror
checks through November 30, 2022 and transfer $53,972 to the county
general fund.
23-1807
409.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an agreement
for a Cooperative Purchasing Program between Harris County and Harris
Health System.
23-1830
410.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on
the basis of lowest priced proposal meeting requirements and that the County
Judge execute an agreement with Neubus, Inc. for digital conversion of
videocassette recorder tapes for the Children's Assessment Center for the
period of March 14, 2023 - December 31, 2024 with one (1) one-year
renewal option (220406).
23-1824
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411.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute
an amendment to an agreement with Utility Associates, Inc. in the additional
amount of $1,987,972 for body worn cameras for Harris County for the
period of February 8, 2022 - September 30, 2023 (200301).
23-1822
412.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute
an amendment to an agreement with TransCore, LP for image review
services for the Toll Road Authority for the extended period of April 1, 2023
- March 31, 2024, with no increase in the total contract amount (140287).
23-1813
413.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute
a sub-recipient agreement with The HARRIS CENTER for Mental Health
and IDD in the amount of $5,000,000, with an in-kind match in the amount
of $5,000,000 by the HARRIS CENTER, for the Jail Diversion Program for
the County Judge’s Office for the period of March 14, 2023 - August 31,
2023, with three (3) one-year renewal terms.
23-1825
414.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a State of Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on
the basis of lowest quote meeting specifications to Summus Industries, Inc. in
the amount of $953,552 for networking equipment for Computer-Aided
Dispatch (CAD) and Record Management System (RMS) for Harris County,
and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received,
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
23-1821
415.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to facilitate a bike
ride for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation on
Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Precinct One. The Foundation will be visiting
our community to visit sites they have aided in bringing needed services
within Harris County.
23-1826
416.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 that the County Judge execute an
agreement between Harris County and the Prairie View A&M University
Cooperative Extension Program regarding programming in Precinct 1
community centers at no cost to the County.
23-1809
417.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 that the County Judge execute a
memorandum of understanding between Harris County and the Harris County
Department of Education (HCDE) to allow HCDE to draw down federal
childcare matching funds to be used to support allowable childcare services
and activities within the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s service area for the
period of October 1, 2022 to September 15, 2023.
23-1810
418.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for discussion and possible action
regarding unspent Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery funds.
23-1833
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419.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for authorization to rename the
Northeast Harris County Community Center, the Deputy Darren Almendarez
Community Center.
23-1832
420.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action
on the allocation of the Harris County 2022 Road and Park Bonds in Social
Vulnerability Index (SVI) neighborhoods in all precincts.
23-1827
421.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 that the County Judge execute a
Proposed Collaboration Letter in support of a Harris County Department of
Education County Connections Youth Summer Initiative 2023 County
Connections grant application to be submitted by Barrett Economic &
Community Development Organization (BECDO) for the 2023 Barrett
Summer Youth Enrichment Program Summer Camp.
23-1828
422.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for reconsideration of a
previously approved resolution related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
23-1829
423.
Request for approval of payment of fees for legal services in the amount of
$160,184.95 to Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP for representation of a
county employee in connection with certain legal proceedings.
23-1811
424.
Request for approval of payment of fees for legal services in the amount of
$266,665.41 to Feldman & Feldman for representation of a county employee
in connection with certain legal proceedings.
23-1812
Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
425.
Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of an interlocal
agreement with the University of Houston in the amount of $661,877 for
implementation of the RAPID-EC Survey to collect data for rapid assessment
of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on early childhood development.
23-1814
426.
Request by the Office of County Administration to allocate $118,935.68 of
funds made available through the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency
Fund (LATCF) to Harris County Pollution Control ($107,663.00) and Harris
County Public Library ($11,272.68).
23-1831
427.
Request by Public Health Services for approval to amend the ARPA Lead
Abatement and Prevention proposal to include a Healthy Homes Initiative
and an adjustment to the lead screening Key Performance Indicators and
outreach strategy.
23-1795
428.
Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval of
a lease agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to
provide space for temporary respite care services for youth aged 13 through
17 at the Youth Diversion Center located at 6500 Chimney Rock Road,
Houston, Texas.
23-1816
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429.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on
the basis of best proposal meeting requirements to Lone Star Legal Aid, and
Neighborhood Defender Service for legal aid and eviction services for the
Community Services Department for the period of March 14, 2023 -
December 31, 2024 with one (1) one-year renewal option (220395),
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-1820
430.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute
an agreement with The Network of Behavioral Health Providers, Inc. in the
amount of $2,000,000 for Behavioral Health American Rescue Plan Act
funding for Harris County Public Health Services (ARPA LFRF) for the
period of March 14, 2022 - March 13, 2025 (220163), Justification for 0%
MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in
Nature.
23-1823
Adjournment.
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