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, January 10, 2023
Public Notice
January 6, 2023 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
23-0340
Opening Prayer
Imam Shaykh Kamal Elmekki of Clear Lake Islamic Center in Houston.
Pledges of Allegiance
Appearances before court
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County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government . However, members of the public are reminded that
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legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses authority to issue Contempt of Court
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refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court
Citation.
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Commissioners Court Agenda January 10, 2023
Resolutions
1.
Request by the County Judge for approval of a Resolution recognizing and
honoring Laura Cahill for 25 years of service to Harris County.
23-0241
2.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution
recognizing January 23, 2023, as Maternal Health Awareness Day.
23-0286
3.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution
recognizing the January 2023 #WALK30 fitness campaign hosted by
FitHouston.org.
23-0165
COVID-19
4.
Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an
agreement with the National Association of County and City Health Officials
(NACCHO) to extend the grant end date to June 30, 2023 for the
NACCHO/Medical Reserve Corps COVID-19 Respond, Innovate, Sustain,
and Equip (RISE) Program.
23-0290
5.
Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an
agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to extend
the end date and twenty-six (26) positions to May 31, 2024 for the Harris
Cares Embrace HOPE grant.
23-0291
6.
Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an
agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for
carryover grant funds in the amount of $898,615, with no required match, and
create three positions effective January 14, 2023, for the Year 2 Community
Health Workers for COVID Response & Resilient Communities Program.
23-0298
7.
Request by Community Services for approval to accept from the U.S.
Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $4,603,485, with
no required match, for the FY 2021 Houston Urbanized Area Formula
(ARPA Allocation) Program.
23-0268
8.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute
an agreement with Houston Food Bank in the amount of $3,500,000 for
reducing food insecurities for Public Health Services (ARPA LFRF) for the
period of January 10, 2023 - April 30, 2025, in connection with an award
approved by Commissioners Court on August 23, 2022 (220162),
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-0111
9.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on
the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge
execute an agreement with Empower Financial LLC for brokerage services
for single family acquisition and resale services for the Community Services
Department for the period of January 10, 2023 - January 9, 2024, with two
(2) one-year renewal options (220239), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 5%.
23-0304
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County Administration
10.
Request for approval of the adoption of Harris County’s Climate Action Plan
for Internal Operations: An Interdepartmental Emissions Reduction Strategy.
23-0225
11.
Request for approval of a change in County policy regarding Fund 5201, the
Parking Enterprise Fund, to allow the fund to pay for third-party vendors,
retroactive to October 1, 2022.
23-0297
12.
Request for approval to transfer responsibility for managing county parking
facilities and the balance and control of Fund 5201 Parking Enterprise fund
from Universal Services to the Harris County Engineering Department and to
delete the related PCN in Department 293, effective February 11, 2023.
23-0299
13.
Request for approval of an order authorizing the expenditure of funds in the
amount of $228,680 to extend Procure to Pay process improvement
consulting services, as a subaward of the agreement with Protiviti Inc. under
Job No. 210317, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 25%, MWDBE Current
Participation: 25%.
23-0301
Management and Budget
14.
Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest.
23-0012
15.
Request for approval to pay the February 2023 HOT debt payments and to
wire payments to the paying agents.
23-0171
16.
Request for approval of an order ratifying and confirming the terms and
provisions relating to the Harris County, Texas, Tax and Subordinate Lien
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022, established by an Officers
Pricing Certificate relating thereto; affirming such Officers Pricing
Certificate; and containing other matters relating thereto.
23-0061
17.
Request for approval of a fourth amended and restated order authorizing the
issuance of Harris County, Texas, General Obligation Commercial Paper
Notes, Series B, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,000,000
for the purpose of providing money for certain authorized purposes;
approving and authorizing certain authorized officers and employees to act
on behalf of the County in the selling and delivery of such notes, within the
limitations and procedures specified herein; making certain covenants and
agreements in connection therewith; resolving other matters incident and
related to the issuance, sale, delivery and security of the notes, including the
approval of an Offering Memorandum and ratifying and confirming the terms
and provisions of the issuing and paying agency agreement, credit agreement,
and a commercial paper dealer agreement.
23-0229
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18.
Request for approval of an order amending Orders authorizing the issuance
of Harris County, Texas, General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series
B and D and General Obligation Unlimited Tax Commercial Paper Notes,
Series C. The foregoing Order includes authorization of the engagement of
Note Counsel pursuant to an engagement letter under which Harris County
will obtain specialized legal services in connection with the amendments of
the above-mentioned Orders, based on the demonstrated competence and
qualifications of such firm; finding that (i) such legal services require
specialized expertise and experience in municipal finance, federal tax law
and federal and state securities laws and therefore cannot be adequately
performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the County, (ii) such
legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private
practice under a contract providing for the payment of hourly fees without
contingency because the County will not be obligated to pay any legal fees
until the successful closing of the contemplated transaction and (iii) entering
into contingent fee contracts for legal services is in the best interest of the
residents of the County because such firm will only be paid in the event that
the contemplated transactions are completed and successfully closed.
23-0228
19.
Request for approval of a seventh amended and restated Order authorizing
the issuance of Harris County, Texas, General Obligation Unlimited Tax
Commercial Paper Notes, Series C, in an aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $360,000,000 for the purpose of providing money for certain
authorized purposes; approving and authorizing certain authorized officers
and employees to act on behalf of the County in the selling and delivery of
such notes, within the limitations and procedures specified herein; making
certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; resolving other
matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, delivery and security of the
notes, including the approval of an Offering Memorandum and ratifying and
confirming the terms and provisions of the credit agreement, the issuing and
paying agent agreement and commercial paper dealer agreement.
23-0230
20.
Request for approval of an eighth amended and restated order authorizing the
issuance of Harris County, Texas, General Obligation Commercial Paper
Notes, Series D, Series D-2 and Series D-3 in an aggregate principal amount
not to exceed $700,000,000 for the purpose of providing money for certain
authorized purposes; approving and authorizing certain authorized officers
and employees to act on behalf of the County in the selling and delivery of
such notes, within the limitations and procedures specified herein; making
certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; resolving other
matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, delivery and security of the
notes, including the approval of Offering Memoranda and ratifying and
confirming the terms and provisions of the credit agreement, the issuing and
paying agent agreement and commercial paper dealer agreement.
23-0231
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21.
Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the
County Engineer for the Nettleton, Coffee Pot Building & Surface Lot
Demolition project in the amount of $2,185,000 for a total of $5,685,000.
23-0013
22.
Request for approval of a supplemental budget allocation of $163,452 for the
Fire Marshal’s Office (Department 213) in consideration of four positions
transferring from Fund 1020 to Fund 1000 effective January 14, 2023.
23-0164
23.
Request for approval of a reimbursement resolution relating to the intention
of Harris County to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditures of funds
relating to parks capital projects from the proceeds of tax-exempt commercial
paper notes to be issued by Harris County.
23-0339
24.
Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the
Flood Control District and certain county departments.
23-0310
Human Resources and Risk Management
25.
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 $5,582,373 and four workers’ compensation recoveries in
the total amount of $48,609; tort claim and other settlement
recommendations in the amount of $34,328; denial of 25 claims; claims for
damages received; and that the County Judge execute one release in exchange
for payment to the county in the amount of $68 in connection with a property
damage claim.
23-0224
26.
Request for approval of amendments to the Harris County Personnel Policies
and Procedures.
23-0276
County Engineer
27.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Weisser Engineering
Company d/b/a Weisser Engineering & Surveying in the amount of
$947,082.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide improvements
to Boudreaux Road Segment 4 - from 200' east of Hufsmith-Kohrville Road
to 700' south of SH-99 - 2022, UPIN 23103MF2P601, Precinct 3, MWDBE
Contracted Goal 31%.
23-0142
28.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with TGI Geotechnics, Inc. in
the amount of $754,043.56 for Professional Engineering Services to provide
improvements to the Hike and Bike Trail along Fairmont Parkway from Red
Bluff Road to Sylvan Beach Park, UPIN 23102MF2Q101, Precinct 2,
MWDBE Contracted Goal 92%.
23-0129
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29.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with Costello, Inc. in the
amount of $722,961.00 for Professional Engineering Services for the study,
design and bid phases to complete the PS&E package for the construction of
Cypress North Houston Road between Jones Road and FM 1960 as a
four-lane concrete curb and gutter roadway, UPIN 15104MF0CD01, Precinct
3, MWDBE Current Participation 19%.
23-0134
30.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with GC Engineering, Inc. in
the amount of $688,865.05 for Professional Engineering Services to provide
improvements to Telge Road Segment 5 from 1,780 ft north of Telge Ranch
Road to 300 ft north of Grant Road, UPIN 23103MF2QF01, Precinct 3,
MWDBE Contracted Goal 68%.
23-0139
31.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Atser, L.P. in the amount
of $582,960.50 for Professional Engineering Services for Construction
Materials Testing and related Services to provide drainage improvements to
Holderrieth Road between SH 249 and Hufsmith-Kohrville Road, UPIN
18104MF0R901, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%.
23-0132
32.
Request for approval of a change in contract with GMJ Paving Co., LLC in
connection with Maintenance - BS2N Genoa 2021, adding 30 calendar days,
with an addition in the amount of $522,925.30, Job No. 21/0406-4, UPIN
22102MF25801, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE
Current Participation: 100%.
23-0153
33.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with Entech Civil Engineers,
Inc. in the amount of $454,245.00, for Professional Engineering Services to
provide improvements to North Eldridge Parkway from Spring Cypress Road
to Gregson Road, UPIN 15104MF0D701, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted
Goal 75%.
23-0137
34.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with Gradient Group, LLC in
the amount of $402,658.90 for Professional Engineering Services to provide
improvements to Grant Road Segment 2 - from Spring Cypress Road to Shaw
Road, UPIN 19104MF10401, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal 76%.
23-0140
35.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with IDCUS, Inc. in the
amount of $389,621.11 for Professional Engineering and related services to
provide improvements to sidewalks along Uvalde Road from Wallisville
Road to Holly Park Drive, UPIN 23102MF2QS01, Precinct 2, MWDBE
Contracted Goal 40%.
23-0125
36.
Request for approval of a change in contract with Cutler Repaving, Inc. in
connection with Repaving Various Roads in Precinct 4 Camp Areas - 2021,
adding 45 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $382,828.54, Job
No. 21/0264-1, UPIN 22104MF24A01, Precinct 4, MWDBE Contracted
Goal: 2.48%, MWDBE Current Participation: 1.59%.
23-0163
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37.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with iGet Services LLC in the
amount of $305,234.40 for Professional Engineering Services to provide
improvements to Asphalt Reconstruction Project at Fuqua Street from
Furman Road to Cullen Boulevard, UPIN 22101MF2HR01, Precinct 1,
MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%.
23-0120
38.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Scientech Engineers, Inc.
in the amount of $294,471.30 for Professional Engineering Services to
provide improvements to the Lauder Basin Trail from Lauder Road to
Ladbroke Lane, UPIN 23102MF2T501, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted
Goal 38%.
23-0128
39.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Edminster, Hinshaw,
Russ and Associates, Inc. d/b/a EHRA in the amount of $292,854.90 for
Professional Engineering Services to provide improvements to sidewalks
along Woodforest Boulevard from Redstone Street to Freeport Street, UPIN
22102MF28U02, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal 46%.
23-0122
40.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with Aviles Engineering
Corporation in the amount of $285,340.00 for Professional Engineering
Services for Construction Materials Testing and related Services for the
construction of Asphalt Roadway Rehabilitation for Kuykendahl Road,
Tanner Road, and West Little York Road (Asphalt Package 2022-1), UPIN
23103MF2PV01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%.
23-0131
41.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with IDCUS, Inc. in the
amount of $285,003.45 for Professional Engineering Services to provide
improvements to sidewalks along Normandy Street from Woodforest
Boulevard to Greens Bayou Street, UPIN 23102MF2QU01, Precinct 2,
MWDBE Contracted Goal 30%.
23-0124
42.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with TGI Geotechnics, Inc. in
the amount of $205,265.00 for Professional Engineering Services for
Construction Materials Testing and related Services to provide drainage
improvements to Kingslake Forest Subdivision, UPIN 19101MF17A01,
Precinct 1 (MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%).
23-0119
43.
Request for approval of a change in contract with Conrad Construction Co.,
LTD in connection with Water Control Improvement District (WCID) 50
Drainage Improvement-2020, adding 49 calendar days, with an addition in
the amount of $194,815.80, Job No. 21/0195-7, UPIN 21102MF1WF01,
Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal 9%, MWDBE Current Participation
9%.
23-0151
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44.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with EDGE Engineering,
PLLC in the amount of $161,649.00 for Professional Engineering Services to
provide drainage and infrastructure improvements to Highland Ridge and
Highland Estates Subdivision, UPIN 19102MF13001, Precinct 3 (Project was
awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program).
23-0136
45.
Request for approval to execute a non-prefunded agreement with A&R
Engineering and Testing, Inc. with funds not to exceed $100,000.00 for
Professional On-call Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing
and related Services as may be needed in connection with various projects,
UPIN 23102MF2QY01, Precinct 2 (MWDBE Contracted Goal 100%).
23-0121
46.
Request for approval to execute an agreement with MBCO Engineering, LLC
in the amount of $88,495.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide
improvements to the traffic signal at the intersection of Clinton Drive and
Galena Manor, UPIN 23102MF2QW01, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted
Goal 100%.
23-0127
47.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with KCI Technologies, Inc.
in the amount of $50,256.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide
drainage improvements to Kolbe Road and Related Infrastructure, UPIN
19103MF16601, Precinct 3.
23-0141
48.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with BGE, Inc. in the amount
of $44,300.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide
improvements to Hufsmith-Kohrville Road Segment 2, UPIN
15104M23NP02, Precinct 3 (project was awarded prior to launch of County’s
M/WBE Program).
23-0133
49.
Request for approval of a change in contract with The Gonzalez Group, LP.,
in connection with Administration Building 1st Floor Commissioner’s Court
- Remodel/Relocation - 2019, with an addition in the amount of $41,786.11,
Job No. 22/0057-2, UPIN 20035MF1ER01, Precinct 1, MWDBE Contracted
Goal 14%, MWDBE Current Participation 14%.
23-0155
50.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with Huitt-Zollars, Inc, in the
amount of $10,600.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide
drainage improvements to Beaumont Place Subdivision, UPIN
19101MF17901, Precinct 2 (project was awarded prior to launch of County’s
M/WBE Program).
23-0130
51.
Request for approval to execute an amendment with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. in the
amount of $7,860.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide
improvements to Atascocita Area Trails Phase 2, UPIN 17102MF0N102,
Precinct 3 (MWDBE Contracted Goal 90%).
23-0123
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52.
Request for approval to execute a Facilities Extension Agreement with
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, and to authorize the County
Auditor to approve a Purchase Order for $5,903.00 for the cost associated
with the relocating of existing facilities in connection with Crosby Township
Municipal Utility District at 630 Franta Street, Crosby, TX 77532, UPIN
19102MF12Q01, Precinct 3.
23-0145
53.
Request for approval to execute a Facilities Extension Agreement with
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and to authorize the County
Auditor to approve a Purchase Order for $4,179.00 for the cost associated
with the removal of inline poles in connection with Oak Glen Place
Subdivision Drainage Improvements at 14026½ Sellers Road, Houston, TX
77060, UPIN 19101MF13601, Precinct 2.
23-0146
54.
Request for approval to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement
with the City of Pasadena to construct the Jackson Street Bridge and Phase I
of the Hike and Bike Trail along Vince Bayou Greenway and all related
appurtenances, UPIN 23102MF2RA01, Precinct 2.
23-0143
55.
Request for approval to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement
with the City of Houston to share in the cost of an Engineering Design
Concept Report for Aldine Westfield Road from Beltway 8 to Pine Tree
Drive and all related appurtenances, UPIN 23102MF2NG01, Precinct 2.
23-0144
56.
Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for
installation with CenterPoint Energy, and to authorize the County Auditor to
pay monthly bills for Oak Glen Place Subdivision 14026½ Sellers Road,
Houston, TX 77060, which to include all deposit/fees for utility services,
UPIN 19101MF13601, Precinct 2.
23-0159
57.
Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for
installation with CenterPoint Energy, and to authorize the County Auditor to
pay monthly bills for Binford Circle Park at 21531 Binford Circle, Waller,
TX 77484, which to include all deposits/fees for utility services, UPIN
20103N302902, Precinct 4.
23-0160
58.
Request for approval of a change in contract with AAA Asphalt Paving, Inc.
in connection with final construction of Asphalt Related Work at Various
Locations - 2018, adding 23 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of
$19,678.69, Job No. 18/0085-1, UPIN 18103MF0WM01, Precinct 3,
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% (project was awarded prior to launch of
County’s M/WBE Program).
23-0149
59.
Request for approval of a change in contract with AAA Asphalt Paving, Inc.
in connection with final construction of Asphalt Related Work at Various
Locations - 2018, with a deduction in the amount of $21,777.50, Job No.
18/0085-1, UPIN 18103MF0WM01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal:
0% (project was awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program).
23-0147
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60.
Request for approval of a change in contract with Unitas Construction, Inc. in
connection with final construction of West Road from East of Woodson
Terrace Lane to West of Greenhouse Road, with a deduction in the amount of
$52,017.34, Job No. 20/0166-3, UPIN 181033031812, Precinct 3, MWDBE
Contracted Goal: 0% (project was awarded prior to launch of County’s
M/WBE Program).
23-0150
61.
Request for approval of a change in contract with AAA Asphalt Paving, Inc.
in connection with final construction of Asphalt Related Work at Various
Locations - 2018, with a deduction in the amount of $106,137.01, Job No.
18/0085-2, UPIN 18103MF0WM01, Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal:
0% (project was awarded prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program).
23-0148
62.
Request for approval of a change in contract with GMJ Paving Co., LLC in
connection with final construction of Maintenance - BS2N E Aldine S 2021,
with a deduction in the amount of $1,529,316.39, Job No. 21/0330-3, UPIN
22102MF25901, Precinct 2, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%, MWDBE
Current Participation: 100%.
23-0152
63.
Request for approval of plat Legacy Park on Spears Road North with a
financial surety in the amount of $6,390.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY
ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 1.
23-0048
64.
Request for approval of plat Jester Retail Partners LTD Development.
Consultant, ADVANCE SURVEYING, INC., Precinct 2.
23-0049
65.
Request for approval of plat Willow Creek Manors with a financial surety in
the amount of $1,990.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 3.
23-0050
66.
Request for approval of plat Strong Cypress Center. Consultant,
WINDROSE, Precinct 3.
23-0051
67.
Request for approval of plat Lees Landing. Consultant, OWENS
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LLC, Precinct 3.
23-0052
68.
Request for approval of plat Balmoral Park Lakes East Sec 8 with a financial
surety in the amount of $2,415.00. Consultant, PAPE-DAWSON
ENGINEERS, Precinct 3.
23-0053
69.
Request for approval of plat Center for Teaching and Learning. Consultant,
ATKINSON ENGINEERS, Precinct 3.
23-0054
70.
Request for approval of plat Harris County ESD No 15 Station No 4.
Consultant, PACHECO KOCH, A WESTWOOD COMPANY, Precinct 3.
23-0055
71.
Request for approval of plat Rosehill Meadow Sec 2 with a financial surety
in the amount of $5,245.00. Consultant, META PLANNING + DESIGN
LLC, Precinct 4.
23-0056
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72.
Request for approval of plat Oakwood Sec 1 with a financial surety in the
amount of $6,750.00. Consultant, META PLANNING + DESIGN LLC,
Precinct 4.
23-0057
73.
Request for approval of plat Exchange Square Commercial. Consultant,
WINDROSE, Precinct 4.
23-0058
74.
Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 16 with a
financial surety in the amount of $2,200.00. Consultant, R.G. MILLER
ENGINEERS, Precinct 4.
23-0059
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)
temporary construction easement tract for the public project known as Sam
Houston Tollway East - Ship Channel Bridge - 347, for the purpose of bridge
improvements, UPIN 23050MF2V601, Precinct 2.
23-0067
76.
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 sixteen
(16) roadway easement tracts and one (1) drainage easement tract for the
public project known as Harris County Engineering - Street and Drainage
Improvements, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN
20102MF1DJ01, Precinct 3.
23-0068
77.
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 fifteen
(15) temporary construction easement tracts and eight (8) unobstructed
visibility easement tracts for the public project known as Harris County
Precinct Three for LMI Sidewalks and Trail project, for the purpose of
sidewalk construction, UPIN 22103MF2E801, Precinct 3.
23-0069
78.
Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County Flood Control District on behalf of Community Services
Department for the public project known as the Harris County Project
Recovery Post Disaster Relocation and Buyout Program, tract number
P118-00-00-12-031.0, for $316,250.00 which is $41,250.00 over the
appraised value, UPIN 21289MF1YR01, Precinct 2.
23-0070
79.
Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health System for the public
project known as LBJ Replacement Hospital Project, tract number 3, for
$170,000.00 which is $60,000.00 over the appraised value, UPIN
22036MF2HN01, Precinct 1.
23-0071
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80.
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 $2,390,025.00 which is
the value of the property owner’s appraisal and $406,813.00 over the Harris
County appraised value, UPIN 19101MF14201, Precinct 2.
23-0072
81.
Request for approval to purchase certain tracts for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Pine Trails Subdivision
Drainage Improvements - 2018, tract number 3, for $3,040,128.00 which is
the value of the property owner’s appraisal and $456,019.00 over the Harris
County appraised value, UPIN 19101MF14201, Precinct 2.
23-0073
82.
Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Ralston Acres Subdivision
Drainage Improvements - 2018, tract number 1, for $826,502.00 which is
$75,136.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 19101MF16P01, Precinct 1.
23-0074
83.
Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Sidewalk - Normandy Street
from Woodforest Blvd. to Wallisville Road - 2021, tract number UVE 10, for
$28,958.21 which is $13,630.21 over the appraised value, UPIN
21102MF23N01, Precinct 2.
23-0076
84.
Request for approval to negotiate with Geotest Engineering, Inc. for
Professional Engineering Services for Construction Materials Testing and
related Services to construct Western Homes Addition Subdivision Drainage
Improvements - 2018, UPIN 20102MF1E501, Precinct 2.
23-0092
85.
Request for approval to negotiate with United Consulting for Professional
Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related
Services to construct Fountainview Sec. 1 & 2 Subdivision Drainage
Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF12F01, Precinct 1.
23-0093
86.
Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for
Balmoral LT, LLC, A Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of
$5,690.00 for Balmoral Sec 4, Precinct 3.
23-0102
87.
Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for
Woodmere Development Co., LTD., A Texas Limited Partnership in the
amount of $2,040.00 for Morton Creek Ranch Sec 23, Precinct 4.
23-0103
88.
Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for
Legna II, LTD., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $5,050.00 for
Springfield Estates Subdivision Section Twelve Final Plat, Precinct 3.
23-0105
89.
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
$2,535.00 for Becker Meadows Sec 3, Precinct 4.
23-0106
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90.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount
of $7,140.00 for Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 29, Precinct 3.
23-0107
91.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount
of $1,920.00 for Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 50, Precinct 3.
23-0108
92.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount
of $2,920.00 for Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 1, Precinct 4.
23-0109
93.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
Balmoral LT 168, LLC, A Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount
of $2,020.00 for Greens Road and Timber Forest Drive Street Dedication,
Precinct 3.
23-0112
94.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
D.R. Horton-Texas, LTD., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of
$3,390.00 for Jasmine Heights Sec 19, Precinct 4.
23-0113
95.
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 Katy Manor South Sec 2, Precinct 4.
23-0114
96.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
Telephone Investments, Inc., A Texas Corporation in the amount of
$3,915.00 for Katy Pointe Sec 4, Precinct 4.
23-0115
97.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
Balmoral LT, LLC, A Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of
$2,440.00 for Thorncastle Drive Street Dedication and Reserves, Precinct 3.
23-0116
98.
Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for
D.R. Horton-Texas, LTD., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of
$3,470.00 for Ventana Lakes East Sec 7, Precinct 4.
23-0117
99.
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
$2,615.00 for Wooster Crossing Sec 3 Final Plat, Precinct 3.
23-0118
100.
Request for approval for cancellation of bonds for Friendswood Development
Company, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership and Kingwood Glen Village
Section Seven executed by The Continental Insurance Company in the
amount of $46,004.55 for Kingwood Glen Village Section Seven, Precinct 3.
23-0161
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101.
Request for approval of a Change Investment Memo for the Administration
Building Remodel for Commissioners Court Move for an additional
$967,000 for a total authorization of $6,927,533 and request for approval of
commercial paper for Engineering in the additional amount of $965,000 for a
total amount of $6,930,000.
23-0162
102.
Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as HC PCT 3 Sidewalk and Park
Project Addicks Clodine-Westpark Sidewalk, tract number 11, for
$10,000.00 which is $2,789.00 over the appraised value, UPIN
20103N302902, Precinct 4.
23-0177
103.
Request for approval to negotiate with Halff Associates, Inc. for Construction
Administration Phase Professional Engineering Services in connection with
Holderrieth Road from SH 249 to 850' west of Hufsmith-Kohrville Road,
Precinct 3.
23-0207
104.
Request for approval of the sale by Harris County of a 10’ wide utility
easement and a 14’ wide utility easement from the Precinct 4 Non-Project
Related ROW Sales & Abandonments project, tracts 10’ U.E. Westpark-610,
and 14’ U.E. Westpark-610, to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, a
Texas limited liability company, for the appraised value of $24,410.00, and
that the County Judge execute the easement conveyance, UPIN
22104MF2HW01, Precinct 4.
23-0331
105.
Request for approval of the abandonment by Harris County of its interest in a
roadway easement across a 3.492-acre portion of Indian Hill Road, from the
Sales & Abandonments project, Tract Indian Hill Road Abandonment - SE
Segment, to Woodlands Land Development Company, L.P., a Texas limited
partnership, Precinct 3.
23-0332
106.
Request for approval of the abandonment by Harris County of its interest in a
roadway easement across a 1.708-acre portion of House and Hahl Road, from
the Precinct 3 Abandonments & Disclaimers project, tract number House &
Hahl Road Abandonment - EW Segment, to Bridgeland Development, L.P., a
Maryland limited partnership, for the appraised value of $102,604.00, UPIN
RPD-NP-103, Precinct 3.
23-0333
Flood Control District
107.
Request for approval of a joint funding agreement with the United States
Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, in the amount of
$262,124, to perform surface water resources investigations and research and
technical assistance activities during the period of January 1, 2023, to
September 30, 2023. (Agreement No. 2022-210, Countywide).
23-0024
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108.
Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. 202, in the amount of $29,705, for
reimbursement of mowing HCFCD Units P149-00-00, P549-01-00, and
P552-02-00 for a term of five years. (Greens Bayou Watershed, Project ID
P149-00-00-V011, Agreement No. 1488, Precinct 1).
23-0180
109.
Request for approval of amendment No. 3 to an agreement with BGE, Inc., in
the amount of $284,042, for design, bidding, construction phase engineering,
construction management, construction inspection, staff augmentation and
other related engineering services. (Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-11,
Project ID D100-00-00-B047, Agreement No. 2020-81, Precincts 1, 2 and 4,
MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of
County’s M/WBE Program).
23-0181
110.
Request for approval of an agreement with infraTECH Engineers &
Innovators, LLC, in the amount of $2,684,168, to provide preliminary
engineering, design, bidding, and construction phase engineering services in
support of the Danubina/East James area drainage improvements project on
HCFCD Unit Q103-00-00. (Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID Z-02, Project
ID Q103-00-00-E001, Agreement No. 2022-146, Precinct 2, MWDBE
Contracted Goal: 96.8%).
23-0182
111.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid through the surety’s
rebid via Tender Agreement No. 2022-208 to Rebel Contractors, Inc., in the
amount of $8,052,627, for channel improvement at Mud Gully conveyance
from downstream of Beamer Road to downstream of HCFCD Unit
A120-06-00, subject to applicable bonds to be received. (Clear Creek
Watershed, Bond ID C-03, Project ID A120-00-00-C004, Job No. 20/0244A,
Precinct 2).
23-0183
112.
Request for approval of an agreement with Binkley & Barfield, Inc., in the
amount of $1,086,297, to provide preliminary engineering and design
services in support of Cedar Bayou regional detention and channel
improvements project HCFCD Unit Q114-00-00. (Cedar Bayou Watershed,
Bond ID F-42, Project ID Q144-00-00-E001, Agreement No. 2022-90,
Precinct 3, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 22%).
23-0184
113.
Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. 412, in the amount of $15,391, for a
reimbursement of mowing HCFCD Unit G103-55-00 for a term of five years.
(San Jacinto River Watershed, Project ID G103-55-00-V005, Agreement No.
1470, Precinct 3).
23-0186
114.
Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County Water
Control and Improvement District No. 145, in the amount of $160,879, for a
reimbursement of mowing HCFCD Units U106-00-00, U106-07-00,
U106-08-00, and U106-09-00, for a term of five years. (Addicks Reservoir
Watershed, Project ID U106-00-00-V015, Agreement No. 1482, Precinct 3).
23-0187
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115.
Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. 1, in the amount of $56,537, for a
reimbursement of mowing HCFCD Units M109-00-00, M109-01-00,
M109-01-01, and M109-02-00 for a term of five years. (Willow Creek
Watershed, Project ID M109-00-00-V004, Agreement No. 1483, Precinct 3).
23-0188
116.
Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. 368, in the amount of $45,799, for a
reimbursement of mowing HCFCD Units M122-00-00 and M122-01-00 for a
term of five years. (Willow Creek Watershed, Project ID M122-00-00-V002,
Agreement No. 1484, Precinct 3).
23-0189
117.
Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. 391, in the amount of $29,434, for
reimbursement of mowing HCFCD Unit K145-05-00 for a term of five years.
(Cypress Creek Watershed, Project ID K145-05-00-V005, Agreement No.
1485, Precinct 3).
23-0190
118.
Request for approval of an agreement with Omega Engineers, Inc., in the
amount of $830,825, for preliminary engineering and design services for
HCFCD Unit Q100-00-00. (Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-47, Project
ID Q100-00-00-P004, Agreement No. 2022-93, Precinct 3, MWDBE
Contracted Goal: 85%).
23-0192
119.
Request for approval of a payment to Texas Department of Transportation, in
the amount of $112,174, for costs related to quantity extensions associated
with channel lining and erosion repairs on Mason Creek upstream of IH 10.
(Barker Reservoir Watershed, Project ID T101-00-00-X046, Agreement No.
2018-86, Precinct 4).
23-0193
120.
Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc.,
for materials engineering and testing services in support of Addicks
Reservoir Repair Package 2. (Addicks Reservoir Watershed, Bond ID F-53,
Project ID Z100-00-00-X323, Precincts 3 and 4).
23-0194
121.
Request for approval of change in contract No. 4 with Serco Construction
Group LTD, for the Hunting Bayou Federal Flood Risk Management Project
Discrete Segment 106, with no change to the contract amount. (Hunting
Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-18, Project ID H100-00-00-E006, Job No.
21/0016, Precinct 1, MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded
prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program).
23-0195
122.
Request for approval of change in contract No. 7 with Sprint Sand & Clay
LLC for the South Belt Stormwater Detention Basin Excavation, Phase 3,
adding 15 calendar days with no change to the contract amount. (Clear Creek
Watershed, Bond ID C-05, Project ID A520-03-00-E003, Job No. 19/0360,
Precincts 1 and 2, MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded
prior to launch of County’s M/WBE Program).
23-0196
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123.
Request for approval of change in contract No. 1 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: 4.81%).
23-0197
124.
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 one fee simple tract for
the public project known Cypress Creek Right-of-Way Acquisition and
Floodplain Preservation, for the purpose of floodplain preservation. (Cypress
Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-20, Project ID K100-00-00-R005, Precinct 3).
23-0198
125.
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 one fee simple tract for
the public project known as Halls Bayou Main Channel Right-Of-Way
Acquisition, for the purpose of channel improvements. (Halls Bayou
Watershed, Bond ID C-41, Project ID P118-00-00-R004, Tract No.
P118-00-00-17-005.0, Precinct 2).
23-0199
126.
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 five fee simple tracts
for the public project known Mueschke East Stormwater Detention Basin
Improvements for the purpose of channel improvements & stormwater
detention, authorizing eminent domain if necessary. (Little Cypress Creek
Watershed, Bond ID F-29, Project ID L500-06-00-E001, Precinct 3).
23-0200
127.
Request for approval to nominate Gary Bezemek P.E. as an alternate to Tina
Petersen, PhD, P.E., for the Region 6 San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning
Group.
23-0201
Toll Road Authority
128.
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for
Construction Materials Testing services for projects related to the
Barrier-Free Program (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%.
23-0019
129.
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for
construction engineering and inspection services for projects related to the
Barrier-Free Program (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%.
23-0083
130.
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for
Construction Materials Testing services for heavy highway, drainage, and
bridge maintenance projects (Countywide). MWDBE Contracted Goal: 18%.
23-0084
131.
Request for approval to update a certain position from part-time to full-time
effective January 14, 2023.
23-0008
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Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
132.
Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County
Legislative Agenda.
23-0326
Economic Equity and Opportunity
133.
Request for discussion and possible action on continuing funding and
approval of one or more Local Government Code (LGC) Chapter 381
Economic Development Organization (EDO) performance agreements with
corresponding FY 2023 funding levels to be administered by the Department
of Economic Equity and Opportunity, and that the County Judge execute any
approved performance agreements.
23-0205
Universal Services
134.
Request for approval to destroy certain records of the Institute of Forensic
Sciences, Constable of Precinct 5, Constable of Precinct 8, and the Juvenile
Probation Department that have met the retention period specified in the
Harris County Records Control Schedule adopted December 14, 2021.
23-0256
135.
Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers and changes to
attributes of certain VCNs for various departments.
23-0258
Public Health Services
136.
Request for approval of an application for the 2022 Affiliation Program with
Healthy Families America for the home visitation framework of the
ARPA-funded Maternal and Child Health Program.
23-0214
137.
Request for approval of an agreement with Share Our Strength in order to
implement the Cooking Matters Curriculum and access the Share Our
Strength platform that contains additional resources for curriculum
implementation.
23-0250
138.
Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Ernst and
Young LLP for business and technology consulting services for the ACCESS
initiative for the extended term through January 31, 2024 at no cost to the
county (Job No. 210317), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 25%.
23-0215
139.
Request for approval to use the Harris County Public Health (HCPH)
procurement credit card in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for light
refreshments, food, and related items for various community-based HCPH
meetings and events from January 10, 2023 to September 30, 2023.
23-0251
140.
Request for approval for the Veterinary Public Health Division to accept
from various community donors monetary donations from September -
November 2022 in the total amount of $3,091.55.
23-0216
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141.
Request for approval to reclassify a position and move it from the federal
grants fund to the general fund effective January 14, 2023.
23-0226
142.
Request for approval to reclassify one position effective January 14, 2023 for
the Operations & Technology Services Division.
23-0324
143.
Request for approval to reclassify one position effective January 14, 2023 for
the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Emerging Diseases (OESED).
23-0325
Community Services
144.
Request for approval of the Program Year 2023 (PY2023) Annual Action
Plan for entitlement funds and authorize submission to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
23-0242
145.
Request for approval of a memorandum of understanding between Harris
County and the Houston Housing Collaborative for development of a
regional comprehensive community action plan and housing strategy.
23-0245
146.
Request for approval to refund from the donations fund (2201) the
sponsorship for a previously planned event that has been canceled.
23-0247
147.
Request for approval of signatory authority for Thao Costis, Interim
Executive Director, to execute contracts and amendments with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Texas General
Land Office (GLO) in connection with certain grants and funds, and Craig
Atkins, Chief Financial Officer, to be an alternate for the Community
Services Department Interim Executive Director.
23-0248
Veterans Services
148.
Request for approval of a reimbursement request for the Texas Veterans
Commission’s (TVC) Grant Year 2022-2023, with a cash value of
$27,494.45. The TVC grant is a state level reimbursement grant.
23-0170
149.
Request for approval to accept from Cody Lovins, CCJM Operating the
donation of a percentage of the first month’s earnings of a new Jersey Mike’s
franchise restaurant in the amount of $2,000 - $5,000 to be used in support of
the department.
23-0206
County Library
150.
Request for approval to reclassify a certain position effective January 14,
2023.
23-0336
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Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
151.
Request for approval to renew an Interlocal agreement with Houston
Independent School District - Park Place Elementary and Golfcrest
Elementary for the period of February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024. This
renewal agreement is for one Youth Service Specialist to provide services
that are currently not available through the district. The County secured a
donation from the Texas Center for Human Advancement to cover the
District’s cost of the position.
23-0085
Children's Assessment Center
152.
Request for approval of a memorandum of understanding with The
Children’s Assessment Center Foundation to recognize income from various
grants associated with FY 2023 and FY 2024 and their allocation to the usage
fee.
23-0169
Constables
153.
Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval of an interlocal
agreement for law enforcement services with Raul Yzaguirre School for
Success for one deputy position effective January 14, 2023.
23-0235
154.
Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval of a part-time position
effective January 14, 2023.
23-0234
155.
Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval to accept and that the
County Judge execute the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) for
Investigation Number SW-TXE-0444 for the period of December 12, 2022
through September 30, 2023.
23-0003
156.
Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval of a memorandum of
understanding with Klein Independent School District Police Department for
the District to provide Constable dispatch personnel with adequate office
space for the continuation of the dispatch center operations.
23-0010
157.
Request by the Constable of Precinct 8 for approval of changes to the lists of
regular deputies.
23-0237
Sheriff
158.
Request for approval to terminate an agreement for law enforcement services
with Willowcreek Ranch Community Association, Inc., effective December
22, 2022.
23-0337
159.
Request for approval of a Research and Data Use Agreement with the Police
Foundation, dba National Policing Institute (NPI), for the department to
partner with NPI in a crime reduction collaborative study.
23-0005
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160.
Request that the County Judge execute a certificate of acceptance to the lease
agreement with American Capital Properties, LLC, acknowledging the
accurate commencement date for the premises located at 4101 Interwood
North Parkway, Houston, Texas, 77032 in Precinct 1 for the benefit of the
Vehicular Crimes Division, MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized,
Technical, or Unique in Nature.
23-0081
161.
Request for approval to accept a seized vehicle in connection with a case in
the 333rd District Court to be used for investigative purposes.
23-0082
162.
Request for approval to correct the payroll record and a one-time payment to
compensate an employee due to an administrative error.
23-0004
Fire Marshal
163.
Request for approval to reclassify a certain position effective January 14,
2023.
23-0246
Institute of Forensic Sciences
164.
Request for approval of an affiliation agreement with Texas A&M University
for forensic medicine and science training purposes.
23-0045
165.
Request for approval of payment in the amount of $5,125 to the
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for the
annual fee for the fellowship training program.
23-0062
District Clerk
166.
Request for approval to renew fifteen (15) unreserved parking spaces at 1401
Congress Street, Houston 77002 for the period of January 1, 2023 through
December 31, 2023 at an annual cost of $15,300.
23-0257
County Attorney
167.
Request for approval of a settlement in connection with Maria Bernal v.
Harris County; Cause Number 2021-67399; In the 270th Judicial District
Court in Harris County, Texas.
23-0209
Justices of the Peace
168.
Request by Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2, for approval to reclassify
a certain position effective January 14, 2023.
23-0308
169.
Request by Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2 for approval to reclassify
four positions and update three of those positions effective January 14, 2023.
23-0035
County Courts
170.
Request for discussion and possible approval of Judicial Salary increases
effective January 14, 2023.
23-0080
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Travel & Training
171.
Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
23-0001
Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund
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1. PHS 1 Integrated Foodborne Outbreak Response & 1/30-2/2/2023 San Diego, CA $3,600 Other
Mgt. meeting
2. PHS 3 Nat'l. Assn. of Counties Legislative 2/8-11/2023 Washington, DC $3,107 Grant
Conf. & advocacy mtgs. $6,213 Other
3. PHS 1 Integrated Foodborne Outbreak Response & 2/13-16/2023 St. Louis, MO $1,665 Other
Mgt. meeting
4. PHS 4 Comm. Based Violence Intervention & 2/14-16/2023 St. Louis, MO $6,987 Grant
Prev. Initiative Conf.
5. PHS 4 Mid-Continental Assn. of Food & Drug 2/19-23/2023 Norman, OK $7,020 Other
Officials Educ. Conf.
6. AGL 1 Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show 2/1-3/2023 New Orleans, LA $1,565 Other
7. HCRCA 4 Child Welfare League of America 4/25-29/2023 Washington, DC $12,240 Other
Conference
8. CAC 1 Human trafficking training 1/9-10/2023 Baton Rouge, LA $720 Other
9. C5 - Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training 10/4-9/2022 Forest Heights, MD $4,044 Other
Conference ($4,044 appvd. 11/29/2022 for
1 attnd.-change fund source)
10. C5 1 TASER master instructor training 1/22-28/2023 Las Vegas, NV $2,360 Other
11. C8 2 Deliver a retiring K-9 to Project K-9 12/18-20/2022 South Pittsburg, TN $285 Other
Hero*
12. SHERIFF 3 Law enforcement related meetings* FY 2023 Various - Other
($20,500 appvd. 9/27/2022 for 2
attnds.-add attnds.)
13. SHERIFF 1 San Diego police detective assessment 12/12-14/2022 San Diego, CA $1,315 Other
14. SHERIFF 6 NENA Next Gen 911 Best Practices & 1/15-20/2023 Clear Water, FL $11,130 Other
Standards Conference
15. SHERIFF 4 Integrating Communications, Assessments, 1/23-26/2023 San Diego, CA $6,780 Other
& Tactics Conf.
16. SHERIFF 1 Mobile Police Dept. & AltaPointe Mental 2/1-3/2023 Mobile, AL $965 Other
Health Auth. wrkshp.
17. SHERIFF 4 Women's Leadership Institute training 3/5-10/2023 Virginia Beach, VA $11,340 Other
18. SHERIFF 2 Palm print comparison techniques 4/23-26/2023 Green Bay, WI $4,680 Other
training
19. SHERIFF 1 Computer Forensics Examiners course 4/23-5/6/2023 Orlando, FL $6,615 Other
20. SHERIFF 1 Government Social Media Conference 5/1-4/2023 Reno-Tahoe, NV $2,539 Other
21. SO-DET 1 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept. 1/22-28/2023 Charlotte, NC $2,285 Other
promotional test assessor
22. IFS 7 American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2/13-18/2023 Orlando, FL $14,839 General
meeting
23. CA 3 National Association of Counties 2/11-14/2023 Washington, DC $7,100 General
Legislative Conference
24. OJS 1 Conference for Academy of Criminal 3/14-18/2023 National Harbor, MD $2,181 General
Justice Sciences
25. OHSEM 1 Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation 12/4-7/2022 Emmitsburg, MD $370 General
Program workshop $1,800 Other
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Subtotal 58 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $2,134 $123,745
172.
Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.
23-0002
Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund
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1. OMB 1 Texas Women in Public Finance Conference 1/19-20/2023 San Antonio, TX $615 General
2. OCE 1 Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester 12/5-9/2022 Houston, TX $700 General
certification training
3. OCE 5 Women in Transportation sponsorship & TBD Houston, TX $1,500 General
events
4. OCE 2 Texas Transportation Forum 1/29-31/2023 Austin, TX $2,610 General
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5. OCE 3 Texas Onsite Wastewater Association 3/6-8/2023 Waco, TX $2,322 General
Conference*
6. FCD 2 Region 6 cooperating technical partners 1/30-2/3/2023 Denton, TX $2,424 FCD
workshop
7. FCD 3 Texas Water Conservation Association 3/1-3/2023 Bastrop, TX $5,955 FCD
Convention
8. TRA 15 O'Reilly online learning training Multiple Houston, TX $5,865 TRA
services
9. US 19 Fuel tank online certification training TBD Houston, TX $510 General
10. US 3 LENS ElasticSearch training 12/15/2022 Houston, TX $14,567 Other
11. PHS - DSHS Pub. Health Preparedness trainings, FY 2023 Various $1,750 General
confs., & mtgs.* ($3,500 appvd. $4,400 Grant
10/18/2022 for 3 attnds.-add exp. & fund
sour.)
12. PHS 2 Certified Texas Contract Developer Multiple Austin, TX $3,035 Grant
course
13. PHS 12 Gold Lactation Online Conference Multiple Houston, TX $3,640 Grant
14. LIB 1 Building salary budgets & matrices in TBD Houston, TX $239 General
today's econ. virt. training
15. LIB 40 Texas Library Association Conference 4/18-23/2023 Austin, TX $55,643 General
$10,462 Other
16. JUVPROB 1 Multi-systematic Therapy virtual 1/23-30/2023 Houston, TX $950 Grant
training
17. JUVPROB 10 Juvenile Law Conference* 2/19-22/2023 Horseshoe Bay, TX $12,500 Grant
18. HCRCA 8 Trauma Talks Conference 2/24/2023 Houston, TX $400 Other
19. CAC 2 D2L stewards of children facilitator 1/25/2023 Houston, TX $900 Other
virtual workshop
20. C3 3 Environmental Enforcement classes* 1/11-13/2023 Cleburne, TX $1,475 Other
21. C3 1 Texas Police Chiefs Association 1/17-19/2023 Austin, TX $665 Other
Conference*
22. C3 2 National Technical Investigators 1/24-27/2023 Austin, TX $1,240 Other
Association training*
23. C3 1 Grant management training* 2/13-14/2023 Humble, TX $595 Other
24. C3 2 Internal Affairs investigations 2/15-16/2023 Humble, TX $690 Other
training*
25. C4 5 National Technical Investigators 1/24-27/2023 Austin, TX $3,520 Other
Association Training Conf.*
26. C4 1 Cellular technology, records, & analysis 2/19-23/2023 Georgetown, TX $1,170 Other
training*
27. C4 1 FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute 5/22-26/2023 Humble, TX $795 Other
training*
28. C4 1 FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership 8/7-11/2023 The Woodlands, TX $795 Other
Institute training*
29. C5 - Court security specialist certification 12/5-9/2022 Pearland, TX $800 General
training* ($800 appvd. 8/2/2022 for 2
attnds.-change funding source)
30. C6 1 Internal Affairs Investigations course* 2/15-16/2023 Humble, TX $345 General
31. SHERIFF 3 Law enforcement related meetings* FY 2023 Various - General
(13,000 appvd. 9/27/2022 for 2
attnds.-add attnds.)
32. SHERIFF 1 Northwestern University Crash Multiple Houston, TX $1,295 General
Investigation online course
33. SHERIFF 1 Incident management training* 4/3-7/2023 College Station, TX $2,165 Other
34. SHERIFF 6 Texas Tactical Police Officer's 4/12-16/2023 Round Rock, TX $4,150 General
Association Conference* $1,800 Other
35. SHERIFF 9 Rappel Master course* 5/22-26/2023 Humble, TX $35,000 Grant
36. FM 1 Law Enforcement Mgt. Institute of Tx. 11/14-15/2022 Huntsville, TX $195 Other
Internal Affairs course*
37. FM 2 Tx. A&M Engineering Ext. Service 1/8-11/2023 Frisco, TX $720 General
Leadership Symposium* $720 Other
38. FM 1 Fire/arson investigator training* 1/24-26/2023 Rosenberg, TX $325 Other
39. FM 2 Emergency Mgt. Assn. of Texas Leadership 2/12-15/2023 San Marcos, TX $1,470 General
Symposium* $1,260 Other
40. CCLK 2 Texas College of Probate Judges workshop 3/8-10/2023 Austin, TX $2,140 General
41. CCLK 3 TAC County Technology In-person/Virtual 5/16-19/2023 Round Rock, TX $2,935 General
Conference
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Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund
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42. DCLK - County & District Clerks' Association of 1/23-27/2023 Round Rock, TX - General
Texas Conference* ($5,800 appvd.
11/15/2022 for 4 attnds.-date change)
43. DCLK 1 Judicial Committee on Information Multiple Austin, TX $3,290 General
Technology meetings
44. DCLK 3 TAC County Technology Conference* 5/16-19/2023 Round Rock, TX $3,250 General
45. DA - Office media & communication skills FY 2023 Various - Other
training ($50,000 appvd. 12/13/2022 for
445 attnds.-location change)
46. OJS 3 Texas State Bar's Juvenile Law 2/19-22/2023 Horseshoe Bay, TX $3,145 General
Conference
47. JP 1.2 - New judge transition ($792 appvd. 12/20-21/2022 Austin, TX - General
12/13/2022 for 1 attnd.-date & location
change)
48. DCTS 40 Newly elected judges orientation Multiple Houston, TX $900 General
49. AUD 2 Virtual federal grants training 1/9-13/2023 Houston, TX $735 General
50. PCT4 3 West Houston Leadership Institute & Multiple Houston, TX $6,298 General
leadership training*
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Subtotal 231 In Texas average cost per attendee: $930 $214,870
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- -------
Total 289 Average cost per attendee: $1,172 $338,615
*Travel by county vehicle
FY 2023 = 10/1/22-9/30/23
Grants
173.
Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Mobile
Healthcare Association grant funds in the amount of $24,271, with no
required match, for the FY 2022 Mobile Health Innovation Collaborative
Program.
23-0283
174.
Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an
agreement with the Department of State Health Services for contract updates
for the FY 2023 Regional Local Services System/Local Public Health
Services Program.
23-0281
175.
Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an
agreement with the Department of State Health Services to revise certain
requirements in the Statement of Work for the FY 2023 Cities Readiness
Initiative Program.
23-0282
176.
Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an
agreement with the Department of State Health Services to revise certain
reporting requirements in the Statement of Work to continue performing
activities in support of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP)
Cooperative Agreement.
23-0293
177.
Request by Community Services for approval of two positions effective
January 14, 2023, in connection with an agreement between the county and
the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to be funded by Community
Development Block Grant - FY 2017 Hurricane Harvey Round One Funding
Program.
23-0264
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178.
Request by Community Services for approval of one (1) position effective
January 14, 2023, in connection with an agreement between Harris County
and the Texas General Land Office (GLO), using Community Development
Block Grant - Flood Control Infrastructure and Mitigation Program funds.
23-0265
179.
Request by Domestic Relations for approval to submit an application to the
Texas Bar Foundation for grant funds in the amount of $25,000, with no
required match, for the FY 2023 Self-Represented Services in the Family
Courts Program.
23-0305
180.
Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to
accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of Family
and Protective Services in the amount of $58,432.22, with no required match,
for the FY 2023 Concrete Services/PAL TLAs Claims Processing Program.
23-0280
181.
Request by the Sheriff for approval of a position for the FY 2023 First
Responder Mental Health Program effective January 14, 2023.
23-0266
182.
Request by the Sheriff for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $100,000,
with no required match, for the FY 2023 Operation North Star Program.
23-0271
183.
Request by the Sheriff for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement
with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to use $3,018.95 in MVCPA
Program Income funds to purchase equipment for the FY 2023 Auto Theft
Unit Program.
23-0269
184.
Request by the Sheriff for approval of an amendment to an agreement with
the City of Houston to extend the end date to September 30, 2023 for the FY
2019 Justice Assistance Grant Program.
23-0270
185.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to accept from the
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grant funds in the amount of $1,500,000,
with a required match of $1,500,000, for the Challenger Seven Memorial
Park Boardwalk Program.
23-0307
186.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to submit an
application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Recreational
Trails Program grant in the amount of $300,000, with a match of $2,674,410
(of which $75,000 is required), for the Hike and Bike Trail - Faulkey Gully -
K142-00-00 project in Precinct 3.
23-0302
Auditor
187.
Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
23-0217
188.
Request for approval to open a new Imprest Account for Harris County
Juvenile Probation/Charter School - Detention.
23-0218
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189.
Request for approval to open a new Imprest Account for Harris County
Juvenile Probation/Pre-Adjudication Facilities.
23-0219
190.
Request for approval to open a new Imprest Account for Harris County
Juvenile Probation/Charter School - Leadership.
23-0220
191.
Request for approval to open a new Imprest Account for Harris County
Juvenile Probation/Charter School - Youth Village.
23-0221
192.
Request for approval to increase an Imprest Account for Harris County
Juvenile Probation/Post ADJ FAC - Youth Village.
23-0222
193.
Request for approval of a claim made payable in the amount of $384,477.58,
and ratification of claims paid in the amount of $1,242,592.09, subject to the
authorization of an agenda item submitted by the Office of the Purchasing
Agent for the settlement of all invoices from Royal American Services with
service dates between September 25, 2022 and January 10, 2023.
23-0223
194.
Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Short Fiscal
Year (SFY) 2022.
23-0277
195.
Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year
2023.
23-0278
Tax Assessor-Collector
196.
Request for approval of tax refund payments.
23-0287
Purchasing
197.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Pyles Whatley Corporation;
T.N. Edmonds & Associates; Alan L. Dominy & Associates; The Ambrose
Appraisal Company; Scott Stephens & Associates; Kvinta & Co; Steven
Clegg, Inc. dba Southwest Realty; JLL Valuation & Advisory Services, LLC;
Edward B Schulz & Co., LLC dba Integra Realty Resources - Houston;
Atrium Real Estate Services; Valbridge Property Advisors; and Con-Real, LP
for Real Estate appraisal services for Harris County through January 3, 2024
at a cost of $1,500,000 (200212), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 12%.
23-0009
198.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Rentokil North America, Inc.
DBA Target Specialty Products for mosquito control insecticide chemical
(permanone) and related items for Harris County for the period of March 1,
2023 - February 29, 2024, at a cost of $152,873 (210448), MWDBE
Contracted Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-0027
199.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Fisk Electric Company
(Primary); Walker Engineering, Inc. (Secondary); and Network Cabling
Services, Inc. (Tertiary) for structured cabling, audio/visual installations and
related items through October 31, 2023 at a cost of $1,527,563 (190290),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 13%.
23-0042
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200.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Netsync Network Solutions for
Enterprise VMware Software Products and Services for the Existing
Infrastructure for Harris County for the period of February 23, 2023 -
February 22, 2024 at a cost of $639,239 (190370).
23-0043
201.
Request for approval of a renewal option with DEMA Consulting &
Management Texas LLC for holistic assistance response team services for
Public Health Services for the period of January 25, 2023 - January 24, 2024
at a cost of $1,500,000 (210251), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% -
Non-Divisible.
23-0044
202.
Request for approval of a renewal option with South Post Oak Recycling
Center for sale of "once fired" spent ammunition casings, brass and assorted
metals for the Sheriff's Office for the period of February 1, 2023 - January 31,
2024, with revenue in the amount of $18,149 (210378), MWDBE Contracted
Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
23-0046
203.
Request for approval of a renewal option with SEM Applications, Inc. for
guardianship program solution for Harris County through January 3, 2024, at
a cost of $80,000 (210166), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-0087
204.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Data Shredding Services of
Texas, Inc. for recycling services and document destruction for Harris County
for the period of March 30, 2023 - March 29, 2024 at a cost of $48,500
(200328), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% -
Non-Divisible.
23-0091
205.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Hart InterCivic, Inc. for
election equipment and software system for the Elections Administrator's
Office for the period of January 26, 2023 - January 25, 2024 at a cost of
$1,400,000 (200185), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0%
- Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
23-0090
206.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Fujifilm Healthcare Americas
Corporation for a digital radiography system for the Joint Processing Center
(maintenance and support) for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of February
4, 2023 - February 3, 2024 at a cost of $53,680 (170263), MWDBE
Contracted Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
23-0097
207.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Baker Ripley in the amount of
$95,000; Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston,
$163,117; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, $67,618;
and The Tahirih Justice Center, $69,225 for survivor services in Immigration
Law Program for the Community Services Department for the period of
January 25, 2023 - January 24, 2024 (210254), MWDBE Contracted Goal:
0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
23-0110
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208.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Planet Ford Lincoln (Primary)
and Chastang Ford (Secondary) for repair parts, labor and related items for
Ford medium duty trucks for Harris County through December 31, 2023, at a
cost of $1,145,000 (210367), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation
Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-0178
209.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Professional Service
Industries, Inc. for lead-based paint assessment, inspection, testing and
reporting for Public Health Services and Community Services through July
29, 2023 at a cost of $76,850 (190128), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% -
Minimal MWDBE Availability.
23-0208
210.
Request for approval of a renewal option with AB Sciex, LLC for liquid
chromatograph quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer for the Institute
of Forensic Sciences through December 31, 2023 at a cost of $52,516
(200293), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-0227
211.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Consumer Safety Technology,
LLC dba Intoxalock; and 1A Smart Start, LLC for ignition interlock devices,
portable alcohol testing devices, and associated services for Pretrial Services
through November 29, 2023, at a cost of $89,380 (200363), Justification for
0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
23-0260
212.
Request for approval of a renewal option with ABP Enterprises, LLC for
physical records conversion and indexing services for the Office of the
County Engineer through September 9, 2023, at a cost of $197,600 (190225),
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE
Availability.
23-0279
213.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Whitley Penn, LLP for audit
services for state seized and forfeited assets for Harris County for the period
of January 26, 2023 - January 25, 2024, at a cost of $157,600 (200254),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in
Nature.
23-0289
214.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc.
(Primary) and Ferrovial Services Infrastructure, Inc. (Secondary) for roadway
and facility management, inspection and maintenance (Section I) for the Toll
Road Authority through November 30, 2023, at a cost of $12,380,366, and
for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received
(200039), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 12%, MWDBE Current Participation:
3.85%.
23-0309
215.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Caring Commercial Cleaning
Inc. for janitorial services at the Youth Services Center for Resources for
Children and Adults for the period of March 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024, at a
cost of $147,608, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds
to be received (210390), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 17%.
23-0312
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216.
Request for approval of a renewal option with Caring Commercial Cleaning
Inc. for janitorial services at various locations for the Flood Control District
through January 3, 2024, at a cost of $108,983, and for the County Clerk to
execute any applicable bonds to be received (210393), MWDBE Contracted
Goal: 17%.
23-0314
217.
Request for approval to correct the renewal option from 1 of 4 (as approved)
to 1 of 11 (corrected) with Hart InterCivic, Inc. for election equipment and
software system for the Elections Administrator's Office for the period of
January 26, 2022 - January 25, 2023 (200185), Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
23-0088
218.
Request for approval to correct the renewal option from 2 of 4 (as approved)
to 3 of 4 (corrected) with Southwest Business Machines for service and repair
of office equipment and related items for Harris County for the period of July
1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 (190104).
23-0089
219.
Request for approval to reject the bids received for renovation and expansion
of the Hockley Service Center in Precinct 4, and that the project be
readvertised at a later date (220388).
23-0014
220.
Request for approval to reject the bid received for animal feed and related
items for Harris County, and that the project be readvertised at a later date
(220412).
23-0038
221.
Request for approval to reject the bid received for repair parts, labor and
related items for Toyota automobiles and light duty trucks for Harris County,
and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications
(220255).
23-0204
222.
Request for approval to reject the bid received for repair parts, labor and
related items for Chrysler Group LLC automobiles and trucks for Harris
County, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised
specifications (220393).
23-0253
223.
Request for approval to transfer items, advertisement, sale, disposal of items
of no value and release of titles and/or documentation for the period of
November 21, 2022 - December 13, 2022.
23-0015
224.
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for demolition
of the coffee pot building and Lomas Nettleton Parking Garage at 1117
Franklin Street for the Office of the County Engineer (220441).
23-0029
225.
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for pilot or expand early childhood programs through
the Early Childhood Impact Fund for Harris County (ARPA Funded)
(220410).
23-0104
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226.
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for electric vehicle consulting services and installation
of charging infrastructure for Harris County (220407).
23-0176
227.
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for marketing, web development and communication
services to support outreach and community engagement initiative for the
Community Services Department (220385).
23-0262
228.
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for drug and alcohol testing for Harris County
(220411).
23-0233
229.
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for renovations
of the Harris County Clerk's Office at the Civil Courthouse for the Office of
the County Engineer (220454).
23-0267
230.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of highest overall evaluation
with Durotech Inc. for construction manager at risk for the new Sheriff’s
Office complex located at 5910 Navigation Boulevard for the Office of the
County Engineer and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue
negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking offer if unable to
agree to an executable contract (220168), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 20%.
23-0033
231.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to VideoRay LLC
in the amount of $95,523 for underwater remote operated vehicle for the
Sheriff's Office (FEMA Funded) (220345), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% -
Drop Shipped.
23-0172
232.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to DRC Emergency
Services, LLC in the amount of $266,875 for removal and disposal of debris
in right-of-ways and related items for Precinct 1 for a one (1) year initial term
with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute
any applicable bonds to be received (220010), MWDBE Contracted Goal:
40%.
23-0175
233.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid meeting
specifications to Site and Field Enterprise, LLC in the amount of $395,665
for replacement of playground fall surfaces at various parks for Precinct 1,
and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received
(220408), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%.
23-0306
234.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Alanton Group,
Inc. in the amount of $199,952 for janitorial services for the Children's
Assessment Center for the period of February 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024,
with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute
any applicable bonds to be received (220351), MWDBE Contracted Goal:
17%.
23-0311
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235.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Star Service, Inc.
in the amount of $201,412 for maintenance, inspection and repair of heating,
ventilation and air-conditioning systems and related items for the Flood
Control District for the period of February 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024, with
four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any
applicable bonds to be received (220396), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 7%.
23-0315
236.
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid meeting
specifications to AJB Construction, Inc. in the amount of $734,281 for
flooring installation, maintenance and related items for Harris County for the
period of January 10, 2023 - December 31, 2023, with four (4) one-year
renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to
be received (220318), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%.
23-0321
237.
Request for approval of awards on the basis of low bid per line item to
Precision Delta Corporation in the amount of $246,188; G T Distributors,
Inc., $6,495; and CTC Gunworks, LLC, $6,760 based on estimated quantities
and fixed unit pricing with each vendor being primary and secondary for
certain items for ammunition and related items for Harris County for the
period of January 10, 2023 through December 31, 2023 with four (4)
one-year renewal options with certain items not being awarded, and that the
court grant a waiver of technicality for CTC Gunworks, LLC which owed
County taxes when bids were received and is now current on taxes (220211),
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
23-0319
238.
Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
BuyBoard Cooperative Program award on the basis of low quote to Way
Engineering, LTD in the amount of $652,554 for the project price, with
bonding in the amount of $27,270, for replacement of domestic water tank
and fire pump at Annex 44 for Building Operations Services, and for the
County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received for the project
price, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in
Nature.
23-0086
239.
Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute an
interlocal agreement with the City of Beaumont, Texas for utilization of
current contracts, at no additional cost to the county.
23-0263
240.
Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Manhattan
Construction Company in the amount of $57,855,626 for the guaranteed
maximum price for construction manager at risk for the expansion of the
Community Supervision & Corrections Department Atascocita Dual
Diagnosis Residential Program (Phase II) in connection with an award
approved by Commissioners Court on March 30, 2021, and for the County
Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200350), MWDBE
Contracted Goal: 10%.
23-0039
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241.
Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Equalis
Group, LLC for participation in the Cooperative Purchasing Program
administered by Equalis Group, LLC and its affiliates and subsidiaries for
Harris County at no cost to the county.
23-0156
242.
Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with National
Alliance for the Empowerment of the Formerly Incarcerated for speaking
services for the Violence Prevention Conference for Public Health Services
in the amount of $2,053 for services provided from August 29, 2022 - August
31, 2022.
23-0232
243.
Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a revenue agreement
with Meals on Wheels Montgomery County with revenue in the additional
amount of $100,000 for coordination of non-emergency alternate
transportation services to elderly, disabled and low-income residents through
the RIDES Program for the Community Services Department for the period
of February 8, 2022 - February 7, 2023, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% -
Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
23-0138
244.
Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a personal services
exemption agreement with Ultraviolet Forensics LLC in the additional
amount of $100,000 for medical examiner services for the Institute of
Forensic Sciences for the period of April 26, 2022 - April 25, 2023, MWDBE
Contracted Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
23-0126
245.
Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with
Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc. dba Emphasys Software in the amount of
$109,114 for hosting and maintenance of affordable rental properties
database for the Community Services Department for the period of January
10, 2023 - January 9, 2024, with four (4) one-year renewal options,
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
23-0174
246.
Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from
Chastang Enterprises-Houston, LLC dba Chastang Ford in the amount of
$188,164 for electric cargo vans for the Office of the County Engineer,
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
23-0202
247.
Request for approval of an order permitting the assignment of a contract with
Origin Texas Recycling, LLC (assignor) to Universal Environmental
Services, LLC (assignee) for sale of surplus/salvage petroleum products and
related items for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2022 - April 30,
2023 (210091).
23-0236
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248.
Request for approval of an extension with Lake Country Chevrolet for certain
items for automobiles, trucks, vans, and related items for Harris County for
the extended period through February 28, 2023, or until a new contract is in
place, with no increase in pricing (170269), Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's
M/WBE Program.
23-0203
249.
Request for approval of an extension to Xcessories Squared Development &
Mfg., Inc.; Osburn Associates Inc.; and Vulcan Inc., dba Vulcan Signs
Vulcan Aluminum for sign material and related items for Harris County for
the extended term through March 31, 2023, or until a new contract is in
place, with no increase in pricing (210361), Justification for 0% MWDBE
Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-0261
County Judge
Commissioner, Precinct 1
250.
Request for approval to direct the Harris County Flood Control District
(“District”) to assign prioritization scores using the adopted 2022
Prioritization Framework for the Allocation of Funds from the Harris County
Flood Resilience Trust to all new flood risk reduction projects funded by the
District when requesting Commissioners Court approval to initiate the
project, and to transmit those scores as quartiles to Commissioners Court.
23-0285
Commissioner, Precinct 2
251.
Request for approval of an agreement with Catholic Charities for the
provision of clinical services in the Access2Health Mental Health Smart Pod.
23-0166
252.
Request for approval of an agreement between Harris County Precinct 2 and
the Houston Food Bank to provide nutrition classes for seniors at Martin L.
Flukinger Community Center.
23-0238
253.
Request for approval to include CDL - Class B endorsement to the
department’s Road and Bridge Operator employee’s compensation program
previously approved by Commissioners Court on December 13, 2022.
23-0168
254.
Request for approval to accept from Precinct2gether, Inc. the donation of two
Meal Warmers valued at $7,514.00 to support the Congregate Meal Program
at Leon Z. Grayson Community Center and Mangum-Howell Community
Center.
23-0316
255.
Request for approval to accept from Precinct2gether, Inc. the donation of a
Fallen Soldier Memorial Statue “Fields of Blue” valued at $9,800.00 as a
tribute to our fallen heroes.
23-0317
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256.
Request for approval to accept from Precinct2gether, Inc. the donation in the
total amount of $16,470 for Health Kiosks in support of the Access2Health
Kiosks Project.
23-0167
257.
Request for approval to accept from Precinct2gether, Inc. a donation in the
total amount of $250,000 to be used to reimburse expenditures for the James
Driver Inclusive Park Project.
23-0318
258.
Request for approval to reclassify one position effective January 14, 2023 to
meet staffing requirements.
23-0320
Commissioner, Precinct 3
259.
Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement
with The Schoellkopf Company Properties for cleanup along the roadsides of
Huffmeister Road beginning at Highway 290 and ending at Fleur-de-Lis
Boulevard for the term of January 10, 2023 through January 9, 2025.
23-0294
260.
Request for approval to dedicate and name the Gosling Road Bridge, road log
number 3I91552, the Calvin T. Ladner Memorial Bridge.
23-0296
261.
Request for approval to accept from Isolda Griffiths the donation of a Ginkgo
Biloba tree with an approximate value of $300 to be utilized at Mercer
Botanic Gardens.
23-0303
262.
Request for approval to accept from Mark Van Hamersveld the donation of a
Staghorn fern with an approximate value of $1,250 to be utilized at Mercer
Botanic Gardens.
23-0295
263.
Request for approval to accept from Jean Marsh the donation of a Staghorn
fern with an approximate value of $1,500 to be utilized at Mercer Botanic
Gardens.
23-0322
Commissioner, Precinct 4
Miscellaneous
264.
Request by McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, LLP, for approval of a resolution
for the issuance of New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance
Corporation to finance and refinance certain health facilities for Brazos
Presbyterian Homes, Incorporated.
23-0240
Transmittals
265.
Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a report summarizing
opportunities to support home-based child care providers across Harris
County.
23-0274
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266.
Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment
transactions and maturities for the period of November 29-December 14,
2022.
23-0011
267.
Transmittal by Human Resources & Risk Management of an assessment by
the Texas Department of Insurance that designates Harris County’s
self-insured workers’ compensation program as a High Performer for 2022.
23-0255
268.
Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion
certificate with Southwest Signal Supply, Inc., for improvements in
connection with Traffic Signal - TC Jester Blvd. at 7th Street - 2019, UPIN
20101MF1C301, Precinct 1.
23-0095
269.
Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion
certificate with Aranda Brothers Construction Co., Inc., for improvements in
connection with Trail - Pep Mueller Park - 2020, UPIN 21102MF21W01,
Precinct 2.
23-0096
270.
Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion
certificate with Hayden Paving, Inc., for improvements in connection with
Maintenance - BS2N Baytown North 2021, UPIN 22102MF25601, Precinct
2.
23-0100
271.
Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion
certificate with Main Lane Industries, LTD, for improvements in connection
with Asphalt Overlay Package Phase 3 - Various Roadways - 2021, UPIN
21101MF22Y01, Precinct 1.
23-0098
272.
Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion
certificate with GMJ Paving Co., LLC, for improvements in connection with
Maintenance - BS2N E Aldine S 2021, UPIN 22102MF25901, Precinct 2.
23-0101
273.
Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of the December 2022
Status Update for Subdivision Drainage Projects Associated with the 2018
Harris County Flood Control District Bond Subdivision Program.
23-0094
274.
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.
23-0077
275.
Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the November 29, 2022
regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
23-0075
276.
Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the December 13, 2022
regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
23-0078
277.
Transmittal by the County Clerk of a copy of the Petition to the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for the Creation of Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. 582 that was received in our office from SK
Law, Sanford Kuhl Hagan Kugle Parker Kahn LLP.
23-0079
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278.
Transmittal by the County Clerk of various Oaths of Office and Statements
which were received in this office.
23-0292
279.
Transmittal by the District Clerk’s Office of the appointment of Michael D.
Post as Auditor of Harris County for a two-year term beginning January 1,
2023 and ending December 31, 2024 as recommended by the Board of
District Judges on December 13, 2022.
23-0157
280.
Transmittal by the District Courts of an order signed by the three (3) Harris
County District Court Juvenile Judges re-authorizing the 11 part-time and
four full-time juvenile master positions.
23-0323
281.
Transmittal by the Tax Assessor-Collector of an annual continuing education
certificate of completion for the period of January 1-December 31, 2022.
23-0288
282.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for drainage improvements in the Bear Creek Village
Subdivision - Stage A (2018) for Precinct 4 (220443).
23-0006
283.
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 (220439).
23-0026
284.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for asphalt subdivision roadway rehabilitation for
Aldine-Westfield Area for Precinct 1 (220440).
23-0028
285.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for sediment removal in the Greens Bayou Wetlands
Mitigation Bank Pond for the Flood Control District (220445).
23-0040
286.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for animal feed and related items for Harris County (220450).
23-0060
287.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for resurfacing and restoration of basketball, tennis,
multi-purpose courts and related items at various parks for Precinct 1
(220448).
23-0063
288.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for street sweeping services in Genoa Camp for Precinct 2
(220452).
23-0064
289.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for street sweeping services in Wade Camp for Precinct 2
(220451).
23-0065
290.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for street sweeping services in East Aldine Camp for Precinct
2 (220453).
23-0066
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291.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for turf establishment, vegetation promotion, mowing and
irrigation for capital projects for the Flood Control District (220436),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%.
23-0099
292.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for drainage improvements in the Sandpiper Village
Subdivision (2018) for Precinct 3 (220457).
23-0135
293.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for supplemental bulk gasoline, diesel fuel and related items
for Harris County (220455).
23-0173
294.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for road reconstruction at West Gulf Bank Road I-45 to Airline
Drive for Precinct 2 (220461).
23-0272
295.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an award on the basis of
best proposal meeting requirements with selected vendors for electricity for
Harris County for twenty-nine (29) months (220237), MWDBE Contracted
Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
23-0158
296.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a renewal with Career
and Recovery Resources, Inc. for outpatient substance abuse treatment
services for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department (CSCD)
in the amount of $60,000 for the term of December 1, 2022 - November 30,
2023 (190056), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% -
Non-Divisible.
23-0047
297.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a renewal option with
Deloitte & Touche LLP for external audit services for the Community
Supervision & Corrections Department through October 31, 2023, at a cost of
$64,000 (210201), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWDBE Current
Participation: 10%.
23-0300
298.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a renewal with Santa
Maria Hostel, Inc. for substance abuse treatment and other cognitive,
criminogenic interventions for female clients in the Women Helping
Ourselves program for the Community Supervision & Corrections
Department in the amount of $593,385 for the term of December 1, 2022 -
November 30, 2023 (200239), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Specialized,
Technical, or Unique in Nature.
23-0252
299.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of
funds in the total amount of $207,307.91 from the sale of surplus and
confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and
Houston Auto Auction for the period of November 1, 2022- November 30,
2022.
23-0016
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300.
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for
advertised jobs that were opened December 19, 2022 and January 9, 2023.
23-0041
301.
Transmittal by the County Judge of the re-appointment of Kathryn M. Kase
as hearing examiner pursuant to the appeals and hearing procedures in the
Harris County Regulations for Toll Road Signs and Communications Facility
Structures.
23-0243
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 .
302.
Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for
discussion and possible approval to appoint Patrick Mandapaka and alternate
Susan Fraser, nominees from the County Judge, to the Houston-Galveston
Area Council's Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) for a term ending
December 31, 2023.
23-0284
303.
Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to
§551.071, Government Code, for an Agreement between Harris County and
Viada & Strayer as Special Counsel Services in connection with Demetria
Brooks, Individually and as Sister and Personal Representative of the Estate
of Roderick Brooks deceased, et al v. Harris County Sheriff’s Office, et al.;
Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-0322, In the United States District Court for the
Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
23-0210
304.
Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to
§551.071, Government Code, for an Agreement between Harris County and
Viada & Strayer as Special Counsel Services in connection with Mikul
Klehm v. Rawltyn J. Hart and Harris County; Civil Action No.
4:22-cv-01226, In the United States District Court for the Southern District
of Texas, Houston Division.
23-0211
305.
Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to Texas
Government §551.071 for an Agreement between Harris County and Butler
Snow LLP as Special Counsel Services in connection with LUPE v. Abbott;
Civil Action No. 5:21-cv-844; In the United States District Court for the
Western District of Texas, and any other related matters.
23-0213
306.
Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to Texas
Government §551.071 for an Amendment to the Agreement between Harris
County and Rackleff LLP.
23-0212
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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.
307.
Request by Human Resources & Risk Management for approval to execute a
parking agreement with SP Plus Corporation to pay for parking at 1101
Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77002 for employees officing at 1111 Fannin.
23-0359
308.
Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the Texas
Water Development Board (TWDB) and Natural Resource Conservation
Service (NRCS) grant funds in the amount of $10,264,846, with a required
local cash match of $12,283,623, for the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin
Program (P500-06-00-E006).
23-0354
309.
Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency grant funds in the amount of $9,950,000,
with a required cash match of $3,318,287, for the TC Jester Stormwater
Detention Basin Program (K500-23-00-E002).
23-0356
310.
Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency grant funds in the amount of $5,778,899,
with a required cash match of $1,926,300, for the Meyergrove Stormwater
Detention Basin Program (D500-11-00-E001).
23-0355
311.
Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency grant funds in the amount of $3,413,158,
with a required match of $1,454,791, for the Halls Bayou Watershed Program
(P118-09-00-E001).
23-0353
312.
Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency grant funds in the amount of $6,536,842,
with a required match of $2,786,198, for the Halls Bayou Blue Bell Detention
Basin Program (P518-12-00-E001).
23-0352
313.
Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency grant funds in the amount of $8,250,000,
with a required match of $3,658,303, for the Westador Stormwater Detention
Basin Program (K500-27-00-E001).
23-0351
314.
Request by the Toll Road Authority for approval of revised policies related to
the setting of toll rates; invoicing and collection of tolls; imposing fines and
fees; administrative adjudication hearing procedures; and uniform
enforcement on toll lanes operated by the County under certain agreements
for tolling services.
23-0369
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315.
Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for
discussion and possible action on DEEO’s FY 2023 budget and expected
additional workload.
23-0350
316.
Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for
discussion and possible action on replacement of the Guidelines and Criteria
for Entering into 381 Agreements in Harris County approved on June 12,
2012 with a policy establishing a competitive grant program.
23-0349
317.
Request by Community Services for approval of an extension and program
year change to the Annual Action Plan Program Year 2022.
23-0348
318.
Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to
accept from DePelchin Children’s Center grant funds in the amount of
$100,000, with no required match, for the FY 2023 Coalition of Child
Serving Sectors Program, and create a position effective January 14, 2023.
23-0357
319.
Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept from the Office
of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of
$110,693, with no required match, for the FY 2023 Crime Victim’s
Assistance Unit Program, and create one position effective January 14, 2023.
23-0343
320.
Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of overtime funding
reimbursement from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
Homeland Security Investigations joint operations program in the amount of
$65,000.00 for the period of October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023.
23-0368
321.
Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval of an Interlocal
Agreement with Waller County for postmortem examinations of decedents
and related court testimony on cases submitted to the department from
January 1-December 31, 2023.
23-0360
322.
Request by the County Attorney for discussion and possible action relating to
an order establishing a policy to ensure that Harris County employs prime
contractors and subcontractors that prioritize the health and safety of their
workers thereby improving the quality of Harris County construction projects
while also enhancing the safety of workers.
23-0341
323.
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.
23-0342
324.
Request by the County Attorney for approval allowing Harris County to join
amicus brief in Biden v. Nebraska, in the United States Supreme Court,
regarding the federal government’s student loan forgiveness program.
23-0344
325.
Request by Probate Court No. 1 for approval of a temporary appointment of a
second Associate Judge in preparation of a smooth transition when the
Associate Judge retires.
23-0367
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326.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on
the basis of best bid meeting specifications to SER Construction Partners,
LLC in the amount of $26,665,262 for drainage improvements at Holderrieth
Road for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable
bonds to be received (220369), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%.
23-0366
327.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute
an agreement with Royal American Services, Inc in the amount of $750,000
for job order contracting for small and/or large roofing projects for Harris
County for the period of January 10, 2023 - April 30, 2023 (170026),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - project was awarded prior to launch of
County's M/WBE Program.
23-0365
328.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a public health
or safety exemption from the competitive bid requirements with multiple
vendors in the amount of $2,663,989 for various vaccines for the Refugee
Health Screening Program for Public Health Services through September 30,
2023, using grant funds provided by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services Refugee Medical Assistance Program.
23-0364
329.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal
option with multiple vendors for executive recruitment services for Harris
County through November 29, 2023, at a cost of $500,000 (210306),
MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
23-0363
330.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval to purchase from
Chiefs Auto Group used law enforcement vehicles for various Harris County
law enforcement agencies in an amount not to exceed $350,000.
23-0361
331.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution
honoring Dr. Ana Yáñez-Correa’s departure from the Office of Justice and
Safety after five years of dedicated public service to Harris County.
23-0345
332.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a donation of 220
trees from Trees For Houston valued at $52,000.00 to be planted at
Hutcheson Park on January 28, 2023.
23-0346
333.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion on the necessity of
a comprehensive assessment of the November 8, 2022 General Election from
the Elections Administrator.
23-0358
334.
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of an amendment to
an agreement with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to extend the
grant end date to April 1, 2025 for the Edgewater Park Boat Launch project.
23-0347
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Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
335.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute
an amendment and the first of four (4) renewal options with Career and
Recovery Services for additional funds in the amount of $482,050 and
Houston Area Community Services, Inc. dba Avenue 360 and Wellness,
$227,800 for permanent supportive housing and associated supportive
services to meet gaps in the homeless response system for Community
Services Department through October 31, 2023 (210124), MWDBE
Contracted Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
23-0362
Adjournment.
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