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Commissioners Court
Agenda

Special Meeting

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    Policy

    Request by the Commissioners of Precincts 2 and 4 for discussion and possible action related to the annual mobility transfers from HCTRA to the County to be used for transportation projects that meet the requirements of Section 284.0031 of the Texas Transportation Code.

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    Financial Authorization

    Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.

  4. Agenda Ready
    Policy

    Request for approval of a modification to Harris County Travel and Business Meeting requests.

  5. Agenda Ready
    Executive Session

    Request by the Office of Intergovernmental and Global Affairs for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071 of the Texas Government Code for discussion and possible action regarding the legal interpretation of certain proposed statutory changes and their impact on existing and future County project financing.

  6. Agenda Ready
    Executive Session

    Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code for discussion and possible action with respect to the status of the office including the appointment of an interim County Administrator and County Budget Officer; and establishing the process for a permanent appointment.

Commissioners Court
Agenda

Business Court Meeting

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution honoring Maria Escobar for her 27 years of service to Harris County.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating April 2025 as the start of Mosquito Season in Harris County, Texas.

  3. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Mary Hellem for 18 years of dedicated service to the Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar's Office and the citizens of Harris County.

  4. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution honoring a staff member for support in the workplace.

  5. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating May 1-7, 2025 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Harris County, Texas.

  6. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating May 1, 2025 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in Harris County, Texas.

  8. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution honoring Beverly Bryant for 25 years of exceptional service to Harris County.

  9. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the Taiwanese Association of America - Houston Chapter on hosting its 11th Annual Taiwan Yes Festival at Elsik High School.

  10. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution designating April 11-17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week in Harris County.

  13. Agenda Ready
    Financial Authorization

    Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.

  14. Agenda Ready
    Commercial Paper

    Request for approval of an Eighth 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 a credit agreement and ratifying and confirming the terms and provisions of a commercial paper dealer agreement.

  15. Agenda Ready
    Commercial Paper

    Request for approval of an order authorizing, approving, confirming and ratifying certain matters relating to the Harris County, Texas Toll Road System First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes, Series K in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200,000,000; approving the form and substance of the Harris County, Texas Toll Road Seventh Supplemental Toll Road Revenue Bond Trust Indenture; authorizing the execution of documents and instruments necessary or convenient to carry out the sale and delivery of the Series K notes including the Series K credit agreement, the reimbursement agreement, the fee letter, the bank note and the commercial paper offering memorandum; authorizing and ratifying other actions; making certain findings with respect thereto; and containing other provisions relating to the subject.

  16. Agenda Ready
    Plat/Replat

    Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled WILDRYE SEC 2 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish May 22, 2025 as a public hearing for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
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  17. Agenda Ready
    Plat/Replat

    Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled WILDRYE SEC 1 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish May 22, 2025 as a public hearing for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
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  18. Agenda Ready
    Plat/Replat

    Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled WILDRYE SEC 3 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish May 22, 2025 as a public hearing for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
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  19. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Amendment

    Request for approval of a change in contract with MC2 Civil, LLC in connection with drainage improvements for the E132-00-00 Mitigation Project - 2020, adding 3 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $85,634.70, Job No. 23/0429-1, UPIN 21090MF22E01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 31.20%.

  20. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Award

    Request for approval to execute an agreement with Agha Engineering LLC in the amount of $403,354.00 for Construction Phase Professional Engineering Services in connection with Burnett Bayland Park - Design Phase - 2024 (Phase 1A.1 - Site Development), UPIN 24104MF3HC01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.72%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.

  21. Agenda Ready
    Asset Management

    Request for approval of changes to attributes of certain vehicle control numbers for various departments.
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  22. Agenda Ready
    Grant

    Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from the Department of Health and Human Services/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) carry-over grant funds in the amount of $299,770, with no required match, for the FY25 AWARE Harris Project.

  23. Agenda Ready
    Grant

    Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of a grant resolution with the intent to apply for the FY 2026 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Auto Theft Program.
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  24. Agenda Ready
    Financial Authorization

    Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.

  25. Agenda Ready
    Financial Authorization

    Request for approval of tax refund payments.

  26. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Renewal

    Request for approval of a renewal option with HNTB Corporation; WSP USA Inc.; Michael Baker International, Inc.; VERSA Infrastructure LLC; and Civitas Engineering Group, Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide staff augmentation services for the development and implementation of roads, bridges, drainage, transportation, parks, and trails projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of April 23, 2025 - April 22, 2026, at a cost of $2,500,000 (230436), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15%.
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  27. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Renewal

    Request for approval of a renewal option with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide staff augmentation services for the development and implementation of roads, bridges, drainage, transportation, parks, and trails projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $2,000,000 (230436), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15%.
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  28. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Award

    Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Cracon, Inc in the amount of $1,166,346 for drainage improvements in the Memorial Hills Subdivision (2018) for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250038), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15.00%.

  29. Agenda Ready
    Negotiation

    Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Resalire Infrastructure Solutions LLC for professional engineering/architectural services to provide a feasibility study and site plan of Winfield Basin in the Greens Bayou Watershed for the Flood Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (240416), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.86%.

  30. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Renewal

    Request for approval of a renewal option with Vets Securing America for security guard services and related items for Harris County and the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026, at a cost of $2,239,642, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220401), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15.8%, MWBE Current Participation: 92.7%.
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  31. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Award

    Request for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,257,674 for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide construction phase services for Dinner Creek Detention Basin (Phase II) for the Flood Control District (230406), MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%.

  32. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Amendment

    Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with DataVox, Inc. in the additional amount of $109,377 for the purchase of additional cameras for camera system, network equipment, and cabling accessories for Precinct 1 for the period of August 6, 2024 - August 5, 2025 (240044), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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  33. Agenda Ready
    Proposals/Bids

    Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for concrete jersey barriers (48-inch) for the Flood Control District and that the project be canceled and readvertised at a later date (250036), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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  34. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Award

    Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to iCON GC, LLC in the amount of $15,635,000 for drainage improvements in the Parkway (Mobile Homes) Subdivision (2018) for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250039), MWBE Contracted Goal: 29.78%.

  35. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Award

    Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to AJB Construction, Inc. in the amount of $455,536 for construction of covered parking replacement - Cypress Camp for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240418), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%.

  36. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Amendment

    Request for approval to extend a contract with 22nd Century Technologies, Inc; Infojini, Inc.; BDO USA, P.C.; Serigor Inc.; Employment & Training Centers, Inc.; ChaseSource, LP; Tryfacta, Inc.; and vTech Solution, Inc. for contingent workforce services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of April 18, 2025 - June 17, 2025 until the rebid project is awarded (230291), MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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  37. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Amendment

    Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Deloitte & Touche LLP in the additional amount of $143,000 for additional external audit services for Harris County, the Flood Control District, the District and County Clerk registry funds and related entities for the period of January 25, 2025 - January 24, 2026 (210201), MWBE Contracted Goal: 8.4%, MWBE Current Participation: 8.6%.
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  38. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Award

    Request for approval of ratification of a Public Health or Safety Exemption award to Texas Materials Group, Inc. in the amount of $1,488,147 for equipment, labor, materials and/or services for emergency repairs at SH 249/99 for the Toll Road Authority.
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  39. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Award

    Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bids to World Tree Materials LLC. and Sprint Sand & Clay, LLC in the amount of $53,500 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for import fill and related items for the Flood Control District for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250045), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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  40. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Award

    Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest and best bid by line item to multiple vendors in the amount of $1,300,000 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for aftermarket automotive parts and related items for Harris County for the period of April 16, 2025 - April 15, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240309), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.

  41. Agenda Ready
    Negotiation

    Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation with Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc. for professional geotechnical engineering services for various projects for the Office of the County Engineer, and that the court grant a waiver of technicality for Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc. which owed County taxes when the qualifications were received (240389).

  42. Agenda Ready
    Negotiation

    Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with HarrisonKornberg Architects for professional architectural and/or engineering design services for various facility projects for the Office of the County Engineer, and that the court grant a waiver of technicality for HarrisonKornberg Architects which owed county taxes when qualifications were received (240390).

  43. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Award

    Request for approval of utilization of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program contract with Johnson Supply and Equipment Company in the estimated amount of $550,000 for building maintenance, repair, and operations supplies and equipment for Harris County through November 30, 2025 with two (2) one year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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  44. Agenda Ready
    Purchase Order

    Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase of the basis of low quote from McKenna Contracting in the amount of $65,000 for removal and relocation of playground for Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

  45. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Award

    Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with multiple vendors for professional engineering/architectural services to provide various watershed feasibility studies for the Flood Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree on an executable contract (240419), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18%.

  46. Agenda Ready
    Financial Authorization

    Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements with multiple vendors for various industrial, technology, medical products and services, and/or groups of publications for Harris County for the period of April 16, 2025 - December 31, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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  47. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Amendment

    Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a personal services exemption contract with Locke Lord LLP (assignor) to Troutman Pepper Locke LLP (assignee) for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 30, 2025 - January 29, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
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  48. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Award

    Request for approval on the basis of best evaluated response(s) and authorize negotiations with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide a flood risk analysis study for Halls Bayou Watershed for the Flood Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree on an executable contract (240393), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.71%.

  49. Agenda Ready
    Policy

    Request for approval of a modification to Harris County Travel and Business Meeting requests.

  50. Agenda Ready
    Financial Authorization

    Request for approval to authorize stipends up to $6,000 for interns in the Harris County Leadership Internship Program in Harris County Precinct One.

  51. Agenda Ready
    Donation

    Request for approval to accept from the Tejano Center, the donation of five seats at their 6th Annual State of the Center Luncheon on Friday, April 11, 2025, valued at an estimated $40.00 per person.
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  52. Agenda Ready
    Transmittal

    Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for burn buildings for the Fire Marshal's Office (250106).
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  53. Agenda Ready
    Transmittal

    Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for crash cushion parts for SMART cushion crash attenuator, mounting hardware, and related items for the Toll Road Authority (240361).
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  54. Agenda Ready
    Transmittal

    Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for safety supplies and related items for Harris County (250032).
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  55. Agenda Ready
    Transmittal

    Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a change in contract with Kleen-Tech Services, LLC for janitorial services at various locations, resulting in an addition of $271,572 to the contract amount (230245), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWBE Current Participation: 21.9%.
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  56. Agenda Ready
    Transmittal

    Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Blazey Construction Services, LLC in connection with Evergreen Villas Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, Job No. 23/0138, UPIN 19101MF14M01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.

  57. Agenda Ready
    Transmittal

    Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of a change to the monthly premium for non-owned auto insurance for the policy term beginning May 9, 2025.

  58. Agenda Ready
    Financial Authorization

    Request for approval to pay for services in the amount of $45,000 provided under a personal services agreement with Schulman, Lopez, Hoffer & Adelstein LLP through Justin Wood for legislative, advocacy and other related services impacting operations and capabilities of the department for the period of February 1 - July 31, 2025.
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  59. Agenda Ready
    Financial Authorization

    Request for approval to pay for services in an amount not to exceed $150,000 provided under a personal services agreement with J.C. Madden LLC for legislative, advocacy and other related services impacting operations and capabilities of the department from January 2025 - December 31, 2025.
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  60. Agenda Ready
    Financial Authorization

    Request for approval to pay for services in an amount not to exceed $69,000 provided under a personal services agreement with Government Affairs Professionals of Texas for legislative, advocacy and other related services impacting operations and capabilities of the department from January 2025 - May 31, 2025.
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  61. Agenda Ready
    Financial Authorization

    Request for approval to pay for services in an amount not to exceed $36,000 provided under a personal services agreement with Calhoun Meredith, PLLC for legislative, advocacy and other related services impacting operations and capabilities of the department from mid-January 2025 - May 31, 2025.
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  62. Agenda Ready
    Contract - Award

    Request for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Woolpert, Inc., in the amount of $1,198,736 for professional architectural and/or engineering services for West TC Jester Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District for the period of April 16, 2025 - March 31, 2027 (230456), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19%.

  63. Agenda Ready
    Proposals/Bids

    Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for disparity study and other related services for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity, and the project will be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240354).

2 new matters since 7 days ago

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Policy

    Request by the Commissioners of Precincts 2 and 4 for discussion and possible action related to the annual mobility transfers from HCTRA to the County to be used for transportation projects that meet the requirements of Section 284.0031 of the Texas Transportation Code.

  2. Agenda Ready
    Policy

    Request for approval of a modification to Harris County Travel and Business Meeting requests.