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1001 Preston St., Suite 934 Houston, Texas 77002Harris 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 R. Jack Cagle, Commissioner, Precinct 4
Virtual10:00 AMTuesday, March 9, 2021
Public Notice
March 9, 2021 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 21-923
Opening Prayer
Raymond Johnson of Ireland Outreach International in Houston.
Appearances before court
The Clerk of the Court or another person designated by the presiding member of the court shall keep the time for speakers . Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the court . Refusal to abide by the court’s order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation.
It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government . However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court . Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated . Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation.
3 minutes
A speaker whose subject matter as submitted relates to an identifiable item of business on this agenda will be requested to come to the podium where they will be limited to three minutes . A speaker whose subject matter as submitted does not relate to an identifiable item of business on this agenda will be limited to three minutes if they have not appeared at any of the three preceding court meetings on the same issue .
1 minute
A speaker whose subject matter as submitted does not relate to an identifiable item of business on this agenda and who has appeared at any of the three preceding court meetings on the same issue will be limited to one minute.
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COVID-19
1. Request by Budget Management for approval to extend authorization allowing employees the option to be paid for all hours worked directly related to the response and recovery of COVID-19 for the period of March 13-April 9, 2021.
21-841
2. Recommendation by Budget Management to execute contracts with Chinese Community Center, East Harris County Empowerment Council, Hope Disaster Recovery, Humble Area Assistance Ministries, Northwest Assistance Ministries, and the YMCA of Greater Houston for the purposes of providing outreach, application support, and referrals to wraparound services to Harris County residents eligible for the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
21-885
3. Request by the Continuity of Government Task Force for approval to temporarily amend the Blanket Travel and Training Requests section of the Travel and Business Meeting Policy to not allow departments to submit "blanket" travel requests for overnight or out-of-state travel, due to the COVID-19 pandemic with the change lasting until a certain threat level is met.
21-741
4. Transmittal by the Commissioners Court’s Analyst’s Office of a memo addressing the Precinct Two request that the Analyst’s Office produce a monthly memo regarding the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations in Harris County.
21-846
5. Request by Public Health Services for approval of an operational funding request for the COVID-19 response in the aggregate amount of $18.3 million for the period of March 1-April 30, 2021.
21-843
6. Request by Community Services for authorization to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries to extend the grant end date to October 31, 2021 for the FY 2020 Supplemental COVID-19 Utility and Rental Assistance Program.
21-891
7. Transmittal by the Purchasing Agent of a Public Health or Safety Exemption - Local Government Code § 262.024 (a)(2) sixth amendment to the agreement with Guidehouse LLP in the amount of $512,000 to provide recovery, strategy and technical assistance, program management, and additional support for COVID-19 for Harris County for the period of December 1, 2020-November 30, 2021.
21-691
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8. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute the first amendment to the agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston/School of Public Health to include SARS-CoV-2 vaccine data with analytics services for Harris County Public Health Services with no increase in the total contract amount.
21-744
9. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute the second amendment to the agreement with Dascena, Inc., for additional funding and extension for COVID-19 laboratory testing services for Harris County in the amount of $7.5 million for the period of August 11, 2020-December 31, 2021.
21-818
10. Request by the County Judge for discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic, the county’s responses to the pandemic, and possible action regarding the same.
21-730
11. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action related to the members of Commissioners Court having court meetings in person.
21-884
12. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for discussion and possible action regarding the travel & training policy and guidelines as it relates to current COVID-19 protocol.
21-852
County Engineer
13. Recommendation by the County Engineer that Commissioners Court approve the transmittal of Notices of Road and Bridge Log Changes and for these Road and Bridge Changes to be reflected in the Harris County Road Log.
21-703
14. Recommendation for release of financial surety for development projects for WOODMERE DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP in the amount of $2,685 for Cypresswood Point Sec 9, Precinct 4.
21-704
15. Recommendation for release of financial surety for development projects for WOODMERE DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP in the amount of $2,000 for Morton Creek Ranch Sec 14, Precinct 3.
21-705
16. Recommendation for authorization to retain financial surety for development projects and repair and maintain infrastructure for BRIDGELAND DEVELOPMENT, LP, A MARYLAND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP in the amount of $2,080.00 for Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 15, Precinct 3.
21-706
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17. Recommendation for authorization to retain financial surety for development projects and repair and maintain infrastructure for M/I HOMES OF HOUSTON, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND BEAZER HOMES OF TEXAS, L.P., A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY in the amount of $2,100.00 for Lantana Sec 3, Precinct 3.
21-707
18. Recommendation for authorization to retain financial surety for development projects and repair and maintain infrastructure for K. HOVNANIAN HOUSTON TERRA DEL SOL, LLC, A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY in the amount of $1,920.00 for Terra Del Sol Sec 6, Precinct 3.
21-708
19. Recommendation for authorization to declare as surplus property, sale of property and execution of conveyance documents for a 0.5202 acre sanitary sewer easement, for the public project known as Westridge Regional Lift Station, to be sold to the City of Houston for the appraised value of $561,176 - Precinct 1.
21-713
20. Recommendation for authorization to declare as surplus property, sale of property and execution of conveyance documents for a 0.1886 acre waterline easement, for the public project known as P118-00-00-08-601.0 WHCRWA Waterline Easement, to be sold by HCFCD to the West Harris County Regional Water Authority for the appraised value of $3,697 - Precinct 2.
21-714
21. Recommendation for authorization to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for HCFCD for the public project known as Detention Basins and Channel Conveyance Improvements in P118-21-00 - P118-21-00-E001, tract number P118-00-00-11-043.0, for $1,641,600, which is $114,721 over the appraised value, Precinct 2.
21-721
22. Recommendation for authorization to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for HCFCD for the public project known as Channel Conveyance Improvements to M124-00-00, Phase II, tract number M124-00-00-02-026.0, for $3,500, which is $2,500 over the appraised value, Precinct 4.
21-722
23. Recommendation for authorization to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for CSD for the public project known as Holderrieth Road Drainage Improvements Project, tract number 15, for $26,116, which is $2,427 over the appraised value, UPIN 18104MF0R901, Precinct 4.
21-723
24. Recommendation that the County Judge execute a service outlet location statement for installation with CenterPoint Energy, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly utility bills at 302 West 38th Street, which is to include all deposits/fees of transferring existing utility services, Precinct 1.
21-736
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25. Recommendation that the County Judge execute a service outlet location statement for installation with CenterPoint Energy, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly utility bills at 310 West 38th Street, which is to include all deposits/fees of transferring existing utility services, Precinct 1.
21-737
26. Recommendation that the County Judge execute a service outlet location statement for installation with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC., and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly utility bills of an electric meter at 20220 1/2 W. Little York Road, Katy TX. 77449 (Intersection of W. Little York Road at Eagle Sky Boulevard) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 3.
21-785
27. Recommendation by the County Engineer and the Harris County Flood Control District (District) Executive Director that Commissioners Court approve the Joint Funding Structure between Harris County and the District for the Kleb Woods Stormwater Detention Basin Phase II - 2020, Bond ID F-33, Project ID L512-01-00-E005, Precinct 3.
21-753
28. Recommendation that the Court approve a study report prepared by PGAL for road improvements to West Gulf Bank Road from I-45 to Airline, Agreement Approved - August 28, 2018, Purchase Order -HCNTY_0000002934, UPIN 19101MF0XV01, Precinct 1.
21-771
29. Recommendation that Commissioners Court approve a Study Report prepared by R.G. Miller Engineers, Inc. for the entire Emerald Forest Subdivisions Road and Drainage Improvements and included the three project areas, Mossy Oaks, Brandywine Oaks, and Cypress Place, Precinct 3.
21-772
30. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Main Lane Industries, LTD, Transportation Improvements near Texas Southern University - Cleburne Street from Ennis Street to Scott Street - 2019, an addition of $37,896.45, adding 8 calendar days, Job No. 19/0265-2, PO No. 0000000759, Precinct 1.
21-778
31. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with 717 Construction Services, LLC, Sidewalk and Transit Stops - Ella Boulevard, Kuykendahl Road, and Rankin Road - 2019, an addition of $13,600, adding 54 calendar days, Job No. 20/0092-1, PO No. 0000013657, Precinct 1.
21-779
32. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with J.T. Vaughn Construction, LLC., Replacement of the Underground Steam Condensate System - 2017, an addition of $411,881.77, adding 30 calendar days, Job No. 19/0403-1, PO No. 0000009485, Precinct 1.
21-780
33. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Southwest Signal Supply, Inc. for final construction of Traffic Signal - Huffmeister Road at Louetta Road (East) - 2019, an addition of $21,712.85, adding 43 calendar days, Job No. 18/0323-1, PO No. 0000016057, Precinct 3.
21-781
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34. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with New Age General Contractors, Inc., for final construction of Greenhouse Road Bridge at South Mayde Creek - 2019, an addition of $5,151.83, adding 31 calendar days, Job No. 20/0129-1, PO No. 0000015962, Precinct 3.
21-782
35. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with Clark Condon, Inc. for Professional Landscape Architecture Services at Challenger 7 Memorial Park, Precinct 1.
21-788
36. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate for engineering services with Alpha Testing, Inc. for construction materials testing lab and inspection services for Construction of Hike and Bike Trail and Sidewalks along Deussen Parkway from West of Lake Houston to Deussen Park for Harris County, Job No. 21/0007, Precinct 1.
21-789
37. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate for engineering services with Kenall, Inc. for construction materials testing lab and inspection services for New Construction and Rehabilitation of Parking Lots and Related Items for Harris County, Job No. 21/0009, Precinct 1.
21-790
38. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate for engineering services with AKV Consultants, LLC for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Sidewalk on Normandy Street from Woodforest Boulevard to Wallisville Road, Precinct 2.
21-791
39. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate for engineering services with Agha Engineering, LLC for Professional Engineering services in connection with Sidewalk and Garth Road from Spring Park Drive to Seabird Street, Precinct 2.
21-792
40. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. for Professional Civil Engineering Services in connection with bridge construction at Greenhouse Road over Cypress Creek, Precinct 3.
21-793
41. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with Terracon Consultants, Inc., with a retainer fee of $100 and funding not to exceed $150,000, for Professional On-Call Geotechnical Services for various projects, Precinct 3.
21-794
42. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with Geotest Engineering, Inc., with a retainer fee of $100 and funding not to exceed $150,000, for Professional On-Call Geotechnical Services for various projects, Precinct 3.
21-795
43. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with Clark Condon Associates, Inc. for Professional Landscape Architecture Services in connection with a hike and bike trail master plan, Precinct 3.
21-796
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44. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with Binkley & Barfield, Inc., for Professional Civil Engineering Services in connection with Saums Road from approximately 1200’ west of Greenhouse to approximately 451’ east of Greenhouse, Precinct 3.
21-797
45. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with GeoSurv, Inc. with a retainer fee of $100 and funding not to exceed $200,000, for Professional On-Call Engineering Services for various projects, Precinct 4.
21-798
46. Recommendation for authorization to execute an Interlocal agreement with the City of Houston for maintenance of an 8-ft wide asphalt loop trail and related appurtenances to be constructed by Harris County within Oak Forest Park, UPIN 20104MF1N101, Precinct 4.
21-802
47. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an agreement with Traffic Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $24,360 for Professional Engineering and related services to construct Traffic Signal at CE King Boulevard at Garrett Road located in Precinct 1 (UPIN 20101MF1JG01).
21-805
48. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Sirrus Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $61,825 to increase the limit of appropriation in order that the County Engineer may authorize the Engineer to perform further Professional Engineering services to provide improvements to Ella Boulevard, Kuykendahl Road and Rankin Road located in Precinct 1 (UPIN 19101MF0Y701).
21-807
49. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an agreement with Blackline Engineering, LLC in the amount of $40,779 for Professional Engineering and related services to construct Drainage Improvements to Almeda Heights Section 1 Subdivision located in Precinct 1 (UPIN 19101MF16101).
21-808
50. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an agreement with Entech Civil Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $92,105 for Professional Engineering and related services to construct Crosby Lynchburg Road Phase 4 located in Precinct 2 (UPIN 18102MF0S701).
21-809
51. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Jones & Carter, Inc. in the amount of $2,250 to increase the limit of appropriation in order that the County Engineer may authorize the Engineer to perform further Professional Engineering services to provide Traffic Signal Improvements to West Road at Miramesa Drive located in Precinct 3 (UPIN 21103MF1QC01).
21-810
52. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Adico, LLC in the amount of $15,075 to increase the limit of appropriation in order that the County Engineer may authorize the Engineer to perform further Professional Engineering Services to construct John Paul Landing Park located in Precinct 3 (UPIN 191033020802).
21-811
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53. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an agreement with HT&J, LLC in the amount of $60,778 for Professional Engineering services to provide Drainage improvements to Sandpiper Village Subdivision located in Precinct 4 (UPIN 19104MF14R01).
21-812
54. Recommendation for approval of plat Bluestem. Consultant, Windrose, Precinct 1.
21-859
55. Recommendation for approval of plat Sheldon Ridge Sec 7 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,000. Consultant, IDS Engineering Group, Precinct 1.
21-860
56. Recommendation for approval of plat Huffman Hills. Consultant, Owens Management Systems, LLC, Precinct 2.
21-861
57. Recommendation for approval of plat Yarter Estates. Consultant, Stewart Engineering Services, LLC, Precinct 2.
21-862
58. Recommendation for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 3 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,110.00. Consultant, Windrose, Precinct 3.
21-863
59. Recommendation for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 4 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,120.00. Consultant, Windrose, Precinct 3.
21-864
60. Recommendation for approval of plat Cypress Community Assistance Ministries. Consultant, Owens Management Systems, LLC, Precinct 3.
21-865
61. Recommendation for approval of plat Elyson Sec 32 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,085.00. Consultant, BGE, Inc., Precinct 3.
21-866
62. Recommendation for approval of plat Harris County MUD 165 Wastewater Treatment Plant No 2. Consultant, Owens Management Systems, LLC, Precinct 3.
21-867
63. Recommendation for approval of plat Kickapoo Industrial Park Sec 1. Consultant, Hovis Surveying Company, Precinct 3.
21-868
64. Recommendation for approval of plat Bradbury Forest Sec 9 with a financial surety in the amount of $1,960.00. Consultant, Vogler & Spencer Engineering, Inc., Precinct 4.
21-869
65. Recommendation for approval of plat Deville Landing with a financial surety in the amount of $2,450.00. Consultant, Owens Management Systems, LLC, Precinct 4.
21-870
66. Recommendation for approval of plat Pine Grove Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $6,050.00. Consultant, Vogler & Spencer Engineering, Inc., Precinct 4.
21-871
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67. Recommendation for approval of plat The Woodlands Creekside Park Village Center Sec 5 Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, Costello, Inc., Precinct 4.
21-872
68. Recommendation for approval of plat The Woodlands Village of Creekside Park Commercial Sec 10. Consultant, Costello, Inc., Precinct 4.
21-873
Flood Control District
69. Authorization to renew a personal services agreement with Jack C. Peterson from April 3, 2021 and ending on April 2, 2022 for continued intergovernmental liaison services with the United States Government. Funds are available in the amount of $180,000. (Agreement No. 2020-200).
21-742
70. Authorization to execute amendment no. 3 to agreement for professional services with GC Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering and related services as may be needed for design and support services for county-wide general channel repairs, requesting an increase in the amount of $50,000. (Project ID Z100-00-00-X259, Agreement No. 2019-47, County-wide).
21-743
71. Authorization to execute an agreement for professional services with GeoSolutions, LLC to provide project management staff augmentation services supporting the capital projects department. Funds are available in the amount of $200,000. (Agreement No. 2021-120, County-wide).
21-745
72. Authorization to execute amendment no. 3 to agreement for professional services with DAE and Associates Ltd. dba Geotech Engineering and Testing to provide additional materials engineering and testing services in support of general repairs in southern Harris County, requesting a fee increase of $200,000, raising the maximum fee to be paid by the District to $389,252. (Project ID Z100-00-00-X281, Agreement No. 2020-54, County-wide).
21-746
73. Authorization to execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County Universal Services to provide Information Technology Services and Fleet Services to the Harris County Flood Control District. Funds are available in the amount of $4,400,652. (Agreement No. 2021-123, County-wide).
21-747
74. Authorization to execute an agreement for engineering services with DAE & Associates, Ltd., dba as Geotech Engineering and Testing to provide materials engineering and testing services in support of the Hunting Bayou Federal Flood Risk Management Project Discrete Segment 106, Hunting Bayou Channel Improvements from Liberty Drive to 2,300 feet downstream of the Union Pacific Railroad on HCFCD H100-00-00 construction project. Funds are available in the amount of $255,187. (Hunting Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-18, Project ID H100-00-00-E006, Agreement No. 2021-131, Precinct 1).
21-748
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75. Authorization to execute amendment no. 4 to agreement for professional services with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. to provide additional engineering and related services as may be needed for construction of the White Oak Bayou Federal Flood Damage Reduction Project from West Tidwell Road to FM 1960 on HCFCD Unit E100-00-00, requesting an increase in the amount of $306,450. (White Oak Bayou, Bond ID C-14, Project ID E100-00-00-E004 and E100-00-00-E005, Agreement No. 2019-03, Precincts 1 and 4).
21-749
76. Authorization to execute an agreement for professional services with Cypress Environmental Consulting, LLC to provide environmental consulting and other related services as may be needed in support of work performed on HCFCD Unit K100-00-00. Funds are available in the amount of $200,000. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-20, Project ID K100-00-00-R005, Agreement No. 2021-116, Precincts 3 and 4).
21-750
77. Authorization to execute an agreement for professional services with Raba Kistner, Inc. to provide environmental consulting and other related services as may be needed in support of work performed on HCFCD Unit M100-00-00. Funds are available in the amount of $200,000. (Willow Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-36, Project ID M100-00-00-R002, Agreement No. 2021-115, Precincts 3 and 4).
21-751
78. Authorization to execute an amendment to interlocal agreement with Harris County to provide additional contribution for staff augmentation to facilitate and provide project management services on subdivision drainage projects and additional bond projects. Funding is available in the amount of $5,200,000. (Agreement No. 2020-56).
21-754
79. Authorization to negotiate an agreement for professional services with BJackson Enterprises LLC to develop and implement the standardization of tracking benefits of all Harris County Flood Control District Flood Damage Reduction Projects. (Bond ID Z-03, Project ID Z100-00-00-Y127, County-wide).
21-755
80. Authorization to modify the court order of November 3, 1998, authorizing the Director to execute agreements when necessary, permitting District properties to be used for emergency or short-term entries or easements under certain conditions and with certain provisions.
21-756
81. Authorization to accept a Preliminary Engineering Report and proceed with design and construction of the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 2 Project on HCFCD Unit No. P500-06-00. (Greens Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-34, Project ID P500-06-00-E006, Precinct 2).
21-760
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82. Authorization to decree that this District project serve a public purpose and public necessity and requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one (1) revised fee simple tract for the public project known as Clear Creek Federal Flood Risk Management Project, for the purpose of channel improvements and stormwater detention, using eminent domain if necessary. (Bond ID C-03, Project ID A100-00-00-R008, Tract No. A100-00-00-36-007.0, Precinct 1).
21-761
83. Authorization to decree that this District project serve a public purpose and public necessity and requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as Hunting Bayou Channel ROW Phase II, for the purpose of channel improvements, using eminent domain if necessary. (Project ID H100-00-00-R001, Tract No. H100-00-00-13-818.0, Precinct 1).
21-762
84. Authorization to decree that this District project serve a public purpose and public necessity and requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as Mueschke East Stormwater Detention Basin Improvements - L500-06-00-E001, for the purpose of channel improvements and stormwater detention, using eminent domain if necessary. (Bond ID F-29, Tract No. L500-06-00-01-011.0, Precinct 3).
21-763
Toll Road Authority
85. Recommendation for approval of an agreement with infraTECH Engineers & Innovators, LLC for engineering design services in support of the direct connectors between the East Sam Houston Tollway and SH 225 in the amount of $1,250,000 in Precinct 2.
21-765
86. Recommendation for authorization to reduce retainage by 3% (from 5% to 2%) on PeopleSoft Purchase Order No. PS05319 for Jerdon Enterprise L.P. for Improvements to the Fort Bend Parkway Extension between the Sam Houston Tollway and US 90A, consisting of the installation of Guide Signing and Pavement Markings, and Miscellaneous Maintenance Construction Projects in Precinct 1, Contract No. 604, Job No. 17/0160.
21-766
Budget Management
87. 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 $80,965 and three workers compensation recoveries in the total amount of $1,449; tort claim and other settlement recommendations; and transmittal of claims for damages received during the period ending March 2, 2021.
21-890
88. Request for approval of the FY 2021-22 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and updated CIP Policy and Procedures.
21-718
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89. Recommendation and request for approval for reforms to the county’s rollover budgeting policy.
21-819
90. Request for approval of new positions associated with budget requests that were approved and funded in the FY 2021-22 budget.
21-855
91. Transmittal of investment transactions and maturities for the period of February 16-March 1, 2021.
21-854
92. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest. 21-702
93. Request for approval of the April 2021 debt payments, and for authorization to wire the payments to the paying agents on the maturity date of April 1, 2021.
21-739
94. Request for approval to pay a sinking fund deposit for the August 2021 Hotel Occupancy debt service and for authorization to wire the payment to the paying agent on the funding date of March 15, 2021.
21-757
95. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.
21-889
Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
96. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County legislative agenda or platform.
21-775
Universal Services
97. Request for approval of 13 positions to replace existing contractors associated with no change to the FY 2021-22 budget effective March 13, 2021.
21-777
Community Services
98. Transmittal of a report on the Disaster Recovery Owner Housing programs through February 28, 2021.
21-699
99. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC, CARE Program, to allow the Office of Social Services to receive and administer CARE funds in the amount of $50,000 as part of the Reliant Energy CARE Program for Reliant customers who live in the county and are facing hardships.
21-776
100. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District for the Harris County Flood Control District Helms Road Drainage Improvements Project to add $925,269 in 2015 Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds to cover additional excavation construction costs.
21-700
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101. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with HCHA Redevelopment Authority, Inc., for the Bluestem Apartments Project utilizing $23,000,000 in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds for the construction of a new 180-unit affordable housing development for income-eligible residents.
21-783
102. Request for approval of a resolution to approve the creation of the Harris County Community Land Trust Management Corporation, a subsidiary and affiliated entity of the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation.
21-726
County Library
103. Request for authorization to accept certain donations for various county branch libraries.
21-695
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
104. Transmittal of the Extension in the City Award to Commissioners Court recognizing outstanding leadership and support of Extension programs in urban areas throughout Texas.
21-740
Constables
105. Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 1 of the racial profiling report for traffic citations submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
21-696
106. Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 4 of the racial profiling report for traffic citations submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
21-917
107. Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 5 of the racial profiling report for traffic citations submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
21-918
108. Request by the Constable of Precinct 6 for authorization to accept a donation of a Narcotics Police K-9 and clarification of a request approved in Commissioners Court on November 10, 2020.
21-914
109. Request by the Constable of Precinct 8 that the County Judge execute the certification report and agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Treasury for participation in the Equitable Sharing Program.
21-758
110. Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 8 of the racial profiling report for traffic citations submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
21-919
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Sheriff
111. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Galveston to allow the city to use the department’s Grayshift Graykey forensic equipment.
21-835
112. Request for authorization to accept federal funds in the additional amount of $2,000 from the United States Marshals Service in connection with the FY 2020-21 Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force for overtime reimbursements approved by Commissioners Court on January 26, 2021.
21-833
113. Request for authorization to accept military vehicles under the 1033 Program to support operations for the Flood Rescue Group under the Homeland Security Bureau.
21-831
Institute of Forensic Sciences
114. Request for approval of the purchase and/or reimbursement for meals and related incidentals for the Institute of Forensic Sciences staff during emergency situations for the period of March 1, 2021–February 28, 2022 at an approximate annual cost of $2,000.
21-767
115. Request for approval of the lease of parking spaces in Texas Medical Center lots for the period of March 1, 2021–February 28, 2022 at an approximate annual cost of $348,120.
21-768
County Clerk
116. Transmittal of the minutes for the September 15, 2020 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
21-759
117. Transmittal of the minutes for the September 18, 2020 special meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court and the Harris County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
21-764
Elections Administrator
118. Request for discussion and possible action on updates regarding the transition of elections and voter registration functions from the Harris County Clerk’s Office and Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector to the Office of Elections Administrator.
21-886
County Attorney
119. Request for approval of an order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in Justice of the Peace Courts, various County and District Courts, and State Office of Administrative Hearings.
21-822
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120. Request for approval of an order authorizing payment to Memorial Hermann Hospital System under the 1998 Settlement Agreement with Memorial Hermann.
21-892
Justice Administration Department
121. Transmittal of a memo regarding the current policies related to the completion of Form I-918B and recommendations at the federal, state, and local levels.
21-784
Travel & Training
122. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests. 21-921
Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- a. Inst. F. - Natl. Firearms Examiner Academy training Multiple Ammendale, MD $0 Other course ($46,000 appvd. 8/27/2019 & 6/30/2020 for 1 attnd.-date change) b. Co. Cts. 1 National Association of Drug 8/14-18/2021 National Harbor, MD $4,470 General Professionals Conference c. Com. 4 4 Various site visits, trainings, FY2021-22 Various $17,200 General meetings, & conferences ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 5 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $4,334 $21,670
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123. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests. 21-922
Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- a. OCE 1 Real Estate Drafting online course 4/15-16/2021 Houston, TX $495 General b. OCE 1 State's Designated Rep. online training Multiple Various $686 General & in-person exam* c. OCE 9 Residential Building Inspection virtual 5/3-7/2021 Houston, TX $8,955 General training d. FCD 1 Web Design Virtual Conference 4/19-21/2021 Houston, TX $1,050 FCD e. PHS 4 American Mosquito Control Assn. Virtual 3/2-5/2021 Houston, TX $1,196 General Conference f. PHS 6 Washington D.C. Fly-In Four Day virtual 3/23-26/2021 Houston, TX $450 General event g. CS 1 Natl. Assn. for County Comm. & Economic 4/21-22/2021 Houston, TX $225 General Dev. virt. training h. Dom. Rel 2 Manousso Mediation & Arbitration virtual Multiple Houston, TX $1,950 Grant training i. CAC 30 Ethical Stds. for Mental Health 3/10/2021 Houston, TX $450 Other Professionals virt. Workshop j. CAC 1 The Council on Sex Offenders Treatment 3/14-16/2021 Houston, TX $350 Other Virtual Conference k. CAC 1 Donor relations online course 4/28-29/2021 Houston, TX $195 Other l. Const. 1 1 RAD training & certification for BPD & 3/8-13/2021 Houston, TX $800 General RAD courses* m. Sheriff 10 Daigle Law Group Use of Force Virtual TBD Houston, TX $2,500 Other Summit n. Sheriff 11 Community Problem Oriented Policing TBD Houston, TX $4,870 Grant training o. Sheriff 1 Administering Microsoft Exchange server 4/12-16/2021 Houston, TX $2,339 General online training p. Sheriff 6 Forensic technician training program* 4/18-30/2021 Dallas, TX $14,980 Other q. Sheriff 4 Skeletal death investigations training* 5/9-14/2021 San Marcos, TX $10,320 Other r. Inst. F. 3 Borkenstein Alcohol virtual training Multiple Houston, TX $3,000 General s. Co. Clk. 2 Tyler Connect Virtual User Conference 4/27-29/2021 Houston, TX $1,190 General t. DA - Investigators skills virtual training 3/2-3/2021 Houston, TX $300 Other ($300 appvd. 1/26 for 1 attnd.-change fund source) u. JP 4.2 3 Clerk education virtual seminar 3/22-25/2021 Houston, TX $150 General v. JP 4.2 4 Clerk education virtual seminar 5/10-13/2021 Houston, TX $200 General w. Auditor 1 Compliance Audit technology training 5/6-7/2021 Houston, TX $345 General x. Auditor 5 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners 6/21-23/2021 Houston, TX $3,350 General Virtual Conference y. Com. 4 257 Various memberships, license fees, FY2021-22 Various $96,135 General trainings, & meetings* z. Com. 4 1 Basics of County Investments course* 3/8-12/2021 San Marcos, TX $1,225 General ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 366 In Texas average cost per attendee: $431 $157,706 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 371 Average cost per attendee: $483 $179,376 *Travel by county vehicle
Grants
124. Request by Universal Services for authorization to accept from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality grant funds in the amount of $203,932, with a required cash match of $203,932, for six Electric Charging projects.
21-893
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125. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to accept from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston renewal grant funds in the amount of $322,416, with no required match, for Year 5 of the FY 2019 UTMB/Gulf Coast Vector-Borne Diseases Regional Center of Excellence Program.
21-894
126. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to accept from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services grant funds in the amount of $20,000, with no required match, for the AFDO/Retail Program Standards-FBI Risk Factor Surveys Program.
21-895
127. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to accept from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services grant funds in the amount of $10,000, with no required match, for the 2021 NACCHO/MRC Medical Reserve Corps Operational Readiness Program.
21-896
128. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to accept from the Community Services Department grant funds in the total amount of $550,000, with a combined discretionary match of $183,334 in leveraging funds, for the PY 2021 Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement and Lead-Based Paint programs.
21-897
129. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to accept an amendment to an agreement with Vanderbilt University to balance certain budget lines and update key grant personnel for the NSF Convergence Accelerator Track D-Phase I and II Program.
21-898
130. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to submit an application to PetFinder Foundation for grant funds in the amount of $10,000, with no required match, for the PetFinder Foundation/Disaster Relief Grant Program.
21-899
131. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to submit an application to M.D. Anderson for grant funds in the amount of $290,286, with no required match, for the OLE! Texas/Acres Homes Community Program.
21-900
132. Request by Community Services for authorization to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries to extend the grant end date to October 31, 2021 for the FY 2020 Utility and Rental Assistance Program.
21-901
133. Request by Community Services for authorization to sign revised FY 2020 Entitlement Grant Agreements from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the CDBG and HOME programs.
21-902
134. Request by Community Services for authorization to submit an application to the Child Care Council of Greater Houston, Inc., for grant funds in the amount of $120,000, with no required match, for the FY 2021 Child Care Council/Rental Assistance Program.
21-903
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135. Request by Domestic Relations for authorization to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Office of the Attorney General to change the effective start date from January 21, 2021 to December 1, 2020 for the FY 2020-21 Access and Visitation/Shared Parenting Program.
21-904
136. Request by Juvenile Probation for authorization to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Education Agency to increase the grant award by $3,169, with no required match, for the FY 2020-21 IDEA-B Formula Program.
21-905
137. Request by Juvenile Probation for authorization to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $82,365, with no required match, for the FY 2022 Specialty Sobriety Over Addiction and Relapse (SOAR) Program.
21-906
138. Request by Juvenile Probation for authorization to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $517,512, with a required match of $129,378, for the FY 2022 Girls Inspiring Future Triumphs (GIFT) Program.
21-907
139. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for authorization to submit a revised resolution to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for the FY 2021-22 Prevention Services Initiatives Program.
21-908
140. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for authorization to accept from Texas State University grant funds in the amount of $51,875, with no required match, for the FY 2021 Tobacco Enforcement Program.
21-909
141. Request by the District Attorney for authorization to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division for grant funds in the amount of $328,332, with no required match, for the FY 2022 Border Prosecution Unit/TAG Center Program.
21-910
142. Request by the District Courts for authorization to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $90,500, with no required match, for the FY 2022 Specialty Family Drug Court Program/Positive Pathways Court.
21-911
Auditor
143. Transmittal of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial report for the month ending December 31, 2020.
21-842
144. Request approval for payment of audited claims. 21-882
145. Transmittal of certification of supplemental estimates of revenue received for various funds and grants for FY 2021-22.
21-883
146. Transmittal of certification of supplemental estimates of revenue received for various funds and grants for FY 2020-21.
21-912
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147. Request for approval of payment to Memorial Hermann Hospital System in the amount of $3,507,698 for providing care to county prisoners or persons under guard by Harris County at Memorial Hermann's facilities, subject to the authorization of a payment request by the Office of the County Attorney.
21-915
148. Request for approval of payments in amounts of $3,494,867 and $289,243 to the Harris County Appraisal District for the county and Flood Control District for the second quarter 2021 assessment billing.
21-916
Treasurer
149. Transmittal of a report of monies received and disbursed for December 2020. 21-786
Tax Assessor-Collector
150. Request for approval of tax refund payments. 21-888
Purchasing
151. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal for consulting services for a job order contracting management system for Harris County (210052).
21-692
152. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on computer-based cybersecurity awareness training for Harris County Universal Services - Technology (210056).
21-693
153. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on miscellaneous voice/data parts and related items for Harris County (210057).
21-694
154. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on road reconstruction at Crosby-Lynchburg (phase 3) between Magnolia Drive and Lochness Drive in Precinct 2 for the Office of the County Engineer (210059).
21-697
155. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrade and chilled water line replacement at Annex 60 for Facilities & Property Maintenance (210058).
21-698
156. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on armored car services and related items for Harris County (210060).
21-701
157. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on implementation of the immigrant legal services fund program for the Harris County Community Services Department (210032).
21-709
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158. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on 2-sack cement stabilized sand in Precinct 4 for the Office of the County Engineer (210053).
21-710
159. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative contract purchase from Gartner, Inc., only quote in the amount of $200,000 for Information Technology Procurement Support Services for Harris County Universal Services-Technology.
21-711
160. Request for approval of a renewal option with US Corrections LLC for extradition services of prisoners for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for the period of June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022 at a cost of $925,000 (200057).
21-712
161. Request for approval of an award to G.A.M. Construction Inc on the basis of low bid in the amount of $110,900 for interior renovation of the Freeman Public Library for Harris County subject to applicable bonds to be received from the vendor (210001).
21-715
162. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on sports field lighting inspections, maintenance and related items in Precinct 2 for the Office of the County Engineer (210055).
21-716
163. Request for approval of funding for the GPO contract to FFF Enterprises (PPPGXFFF19) for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for consignment distribution of controlled substances in the amount of $560,000 for the term through December 31, 2021.
21-717
164. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on emergency equipment, parts, supplies installation/mounting services and related items for various police and non-police vehicles for Harris County (210054).
21-719
165. Request for approval to extend a contract through June 30, 2021 or until a new contract is in place for multiple vendors for jury meal services for Harris County (160023).
21-720
166. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only proposal received and an order authorizing the County Judge to execute an agreement with The Montrose Center to provide emergency financial assistance under the Ryan White Program Part A for Harris County Ryan White Grant Administration/Public Health Services through February 28, 2022 with four (4) one-year renewal options (200361).
21-724
167. Request for approval of award to certain vendors on the basis of best proposals meeting requirements and approve orders authorizing the County Judge to execute six (6) agreements for healthy food financing initiative (Round 1) for the period of March 9, 2021 - February 28, 2022 for Harris County (200115).
21-725
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168. Request for approval of an award to Netsync Network Solutions on the basis of lowest most complete bid meeting specifications in the amount of $9,408,994 for wide area network refresh, maintenance/support services and related items for the Harris County Toll Road Authority for the period of March 9, 2021 - February 28, 2022 with four (4) one-year renewal options (200371).
21-727
169. Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute an amendment to an agreement with SEARCH Homeless Services to modify the scope for case management services in the amount of $261,300 for the Harris County Community Services Department (180385).
21-728
170. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only proposal received and an order authorizing the County Judge to execute an agreement with The Montrose Center to provide substance abuse treatment under the Ryan White Program Part A for Harris County Ryan White Grant Administration/Public Health Services through February 28, 2022 with four (4) one-year renewal options (200360).
21-729
171. Request for approval of an award to Scanna MSC, Inc. on the basis of low bid in the amount of $54,116 for x-ray system for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (200377).
21-732
172. Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute the third amendment to an agreement with PFM Group Consulting, LLC in the additional amount of $330,500 to expand services to include the current organizational structure review of various departments and provide recommendations on Precinct 1’s organizational structure for the period of October 29, 2020 - October 28, 2021 for a new total agreement amount of $3,743,000 (190126).
21-734
173. Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute the seventh amendment to an agreement with Oracle America, Inc., in the amount of $192,760 to continue providing certain services, licenses and support for the Enterprise Resource Planning system for Harris County for four (4) additional one-year renewal options.
21-735
174. Request for approval of a renewal option with Richmond Printing LLC for EZ tag maps and other printed materials for the Harris County Toll Road Authority for the period of May 01, 2021 - April 30, 2022 in the amount of $50,000 (180079).
21-738
175. Request for approval of a renewal option with Helicopter Services, Inc. for repair parts, labor and related items to maintain and/or inspect Bell Helicopters for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office through February 28, 2022 in the amount of $151,000 (180011).
21-769
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176. Request for approval of a renewal option with Novasol, Inc. dba TuffTex Material for highway, road and bridge repair mortar and related items in the amount of $250,000 for the term of 06/01/21 - 05/31/22 (200036).
21-770
177. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on construction of pedestrian sidewalks and intersection improvement at Red Bluff Boulevard from Spencer Highway to Fairmont Parkway in Precinct 2 for the Office of the County Engineer subject to applicable bonds to be received from the vendor (200378).
21-773
178. Request for approval of an award to TB Concrete Construction, Inc. on the basis of low bid in the amount of $666,187 for construction of pedestrian sidewalks and intersection improvement at Red Bluff Boulevard from Spencer Highway to Fairmont Parkway in Precinct 2 for the Office of the County Engineer subject to applicable bonds to be received from the vendor (200378).
21-774
179. Request for approval of the final system acceptance granted on February 28, 2021 and release of retainage for the contract with CherryRoad Technologies Inc. for Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation services for Harris County (160333).
21-799
180. Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute an agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for radiology services in the amount of $33,078 for the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of March 09, 2021 - September 30, 2021.
21-800
181. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Buyboard Cooperative Program purchase from L.J. Power, Inc. for generator and installation services at 2318 Greens Road on a basis of low quote subject to applicable bond(s) to be received from the vendor for the project price in the amount of $156,194 with a total cost at $160,880 for Harris County Universal Services - Technology.
21-801
182. Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute an agreement with Sheldon Independent School District for facilities for community health activities in the amount of $193,000 for Harris County Public Health Services for the period of March 9, 2021 - March 8, 2025.
21-803
183. Request for approval of an award to Precise Services, Inc. on the basis of low bid in the amount of $1,122,739 for construction of hike and bike trail and sidewalks along Deussen Parkway from West of Lake Houston Parkway to Deussen Park in Precinct 1 for the Office of the County Engineer subject to applicable bonds to be received from the vendor (210007).
21-804
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184. Request for approval of an award to MWM Partners, LLC on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and an order authorizing the County Judge to execute an agreement for website redesign and support for the Harris County Engineering Department for the period March 09, 2021 - March 08, 2022 with four (4) one-year renewal options (200176).
21-806
185. Transmittal of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened February 22, 2021, and March 1 and 8, 2021 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent.
21-814
186. Request for approval of an award to Onan Capital Inc best bid meeting specifications for personal protective equipment, sanitizer, disinfectant and related items for Harris County (200209).
21-817
187. Request for approval of project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on security equipment and monitoring services and related items for Harris County Precinct 4 (210064).
21-820
188. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on parking access and revenue control system for Harris County (210063).
21-823
189. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on jury meal services for Harris County (210065).
21-824
190. Request for approval of a renewal option with Enterprise Systems Corporation (primary) and Lantana Communications (secondary) for maintenance, support and related items for Avaya Phone Systems for Harris County Universal Services - Technology for a term through February 28, 2022 in the amount of $1,036,834 (180282).
21-825
191. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on sale of foreign coins for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (210061).
21-826
192. Request for approval of an award to Main Lane Industries, Ltd. on the basis of lowest bid meeting specifications in the amount of $1,556,900 for new construction and rehabilitation of parking lots and related items in Precinct 1 for the Office of the County Engineer for one (1) initial term with four (4) one-year renewal options subject to the applicable bonds to be received from the vendor (210009).
21-827
193. Request for authorization to transfer items, advertisement, sale, disposal of items of no value and release of titles and/or documentation. Results of all sales will be forwarded to Commissioners Court at a later date for items listed from February 9, 2021 - February 24, 2021.
21-832
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194. Request for approval of a renewal option with H.A. Cooley Interests, Inc. dba Greenmark Environmental for maintenance of wetland habitat and other sensitive areas for the Harris County Flood Control District for the period of April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022 in the amount of $420,569 (180030).
21-834
195. Request for approval of a renewal option with Pivot Technology Services Corp. for servers, software, support and related items for the Harris County Toll Road Authority for the period of March 24, 2021 - March 23, 2022 in the amount of $966,236 (200046).
21-836
196. Transmittal of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $186,155 from the sale of surplus and confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and Houston Auto Auction for the period of January 1- 31, 2021.
21-837
197. Request for approval of a renewal option with Fujifilm Medical System USA, Inc. for digital radiography system for the Joint Processing Center (maintenance and support) for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for the term through February 3, 2022 in the amount of $286,949 (170263).
21-844
198. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on ready-mix concrete in Precinct 3 for the Office of the County Engineer (210062).
21-853
County Judge
199. Request for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Lisa Madonna Champagne on the occasion of her retirement for more than 21 years of dedicated service to Harris County.
21-848
200. Request for approval of a resolution commending Dr. Kimberly Monday for serving the Harris Health System for nearly six years as a member of the Board of Trustees.
21-849
201. Request for approval to amend the Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) bylaws to specify that the CFRTF will be housed within the Harris County Flood Control District.
21-850
202. Transmittal of the 2021 membership list for the Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF).
21-851
203. Request by the Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management for approval of a data sharing agreement with Rice University to allow its Kinder Institute for Urban Research to obtain the County’s data related to damage from the February 2021 winter weather event to assist with the County’s recovery effort.
21-874
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Commissioner, Precinct 1
204. Request for discussion and possible action regarding an amendment to the concession agreement between Precinct 1 and South Houston Area Radio Control Society, Inc. (SHARCS).
21-838
205. Request for discussion and possible action regarding an amendment to the Harris County Precinct One Qatar Harvey Fund Gift and Pledge Agreement.
21-839
206. Request for discussion and possible action regarding reducing disparities for Harris County residents in disaster recovery after Winter Storm Uri.
21-840
Commissioner, Precinct 2
207. Request for approval of a resolution to honor the life of Mrs. Lucy Granado Valdez.
21-856
208. Request for approval of a resolution to commend the efforts of the Wade Camp Road and Bridge crew during the February 15, 2021 winter storm.
21-857
209. Request for approval of an agreement with the Texas Health and Environment Alliance, Inc., to educate and engage community members living near the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site about fish consumption advisories and the dangers dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyl congeners pose to their health.
21-858
Commissioner, Precinct 3
210. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the analysis of additional crime data to provide immediate solutions for safe neighborhoods.
21-875
211. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the City of Houston’s drainage criteria.
21-876
212. Request for discussion and possible action concerning the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans.
21-878
213. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Reach Unlimited, Inc., for general cleanup of the roadsides of Cypress North Houston beginning at US 290 and ending at Telge Road for .80 miles for the period of April 30, 2021-April 29, 2023.
21-828
214. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Martin Card for general cleanup of the roadsides of Baker Road beginning at Kingsland Boulevard and ending at Greenwind Chase Drive for approximately one mile for the period of April 1, 2021-March 31, 2023.
21-829
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215. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Campbell Concrete and Materials, LLC, for general cleanup of the roadsides of Katy Hockley beginning at US 290 and ending at the first curve south of US 290 for 1.34 miles for the period of April 30, 2021-April 29, 2023.
21-830
Commissioner, Precinct 4
216. Request for approval of a resolution recognizing Klein Independent School District as the National District of the Year 2021 for excellence and innovation in education.
21-813
217. Request for approval of a resolution recognizing H-E-B Tomball Market, H-E-B Grant Market, H-E-B Fairfield Market and their respective managers for their outstanding, above and beyond the call of duty service to Precinct 4 constituents.
21-815
Miscellaneous
218. Transmittal by the County Clerk of correspondence received from Allen Boone Humphries Robinson, LLP, related to proposed legislation creating Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 581, and a notice of intent to introduce the bill in the 87th Legislature of Texas, 2021.
21-731
219. Request by Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP, for approval of a resolution for the issuance of the Van Zandt County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Tax-Exempt Loan to finance and refinance the cost of educational facilities, with respect to a public hearing.
21-733
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 .
220. Request by the County Judge for approval of the appointment of Cristina Rivera Garza to the Harris County Hispanic Cultural Heritage Commission, Position 3, for a term ending September 30, 2022.
21-847
221. Request by the County Judge to discuss the potential appointment of an Executive Director of Harris County Public Health and for possible action to be taken concerning such appointment upon return to open court.
21-881
222. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to reappoint Mr. Darrell Morrison, PE to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports for a term ending February 01, 2023.
21-879
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223. Request by Community Services for consideration of appointment and/or reappointment of the board positions (#1, #3-#6) and the Chair (position #7) to the Harris County Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors.
21-787
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.
224. Request by Universal Services for authorization of up to $1,325,000 to support the continuation of the Enterprise Scanning Capital project and that the Court direct Budget Management to allocate commercial paper funding t the project in the same amount.
21-942
225. Recommendation by the District Clerk for approval to increase Juror Pay to $50 on day 1, $80 for subsequent days, provide free parking for jurors selected to serve at 1401 Congress Parking Garage, and additional funding in the amount of $1,819,946 to implement the measure for FY 2021-22.
21-933
226. Request by the County Attorney to approve the hiring of Norton Rose Fulbright to serve as Special Outside Counsel to look at issues related to the electricity grid failure, including options to continued presence in ERCOT.
21-924
227. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071, Government Code, for discussion of the County’s document retention policy.
21-936
228. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071, Government Code, for discussion to provide an update on Coats v. Harris County et al.
21-935
229. Request by the District Courts for approval of contracts for felony indigent defense pursuant to Article 26.04(h) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
21-821
230. Request by the Managed Assigned Counsel for approval of a position effective March 13, 2021, and funding in the amount of $173,743 for FY 2021-22.
21-927
231. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements to Crouch Environmental Services, Inc., dba Holloway Environmental and Communications Services, for community flood resilience facilitator for the county, and that the County Judge execute the agreement (200311).
21-937
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232. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award to Crown Castle Fiber, LLC, and Comcast Business Communications, LLC, lowest priced proposals meeting requirements for e-rate service providers for dedicated internet access services and leased lit fiber services for the County Library for the period of July 1, 2021-June 30, 2024, with four one-year renewal options, and the county reserves the right to negotiate with proposers if unable to agree to an executable contract (210026).
21-928
233. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements with Baylor College of Medicine in the amount of $440,631 for renewal of staffing for the teen clinic outreach services for Public Health Services for the term ending February 28, 2022.
21-938
234. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval on the basis of best overall evaluations and authorize negotiations with Atkins North America, Inc., for engineering services for an asset inventory, condition assessment and comprehensive maintenance lifecycle program for the Flood Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor if unable to agree to an executable contract (210015).
21-934
235. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of an interlocal agreement with The HARRIS CENTER for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $10 million for a jail diversion program for Budget Management for the period of March 9, 2021-August 31, 2022, with three one-year renewal options, and that the County Judge execute the agreement.
21-939
236. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of an interlocal agreement with The HARRIS CENTER for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $4,230,000 for community mental health grant program to provide, arrange for, and coordinate mental health and intellectual development disability services for the residents of Harris County for the period of March 9, 2021-August 31, 2022, with three one-year renewal options, and that the County Judge execute the agreement.
21-943
237. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid with Environmental Southwest, as primary vendor, and K4 Environmental, LLC, as secondary vendor, in the amount of $555,555 for turf establishment, vegetation promotion, mowing, and irrigation for capital projects for the Flood Control District for the period of March 9, 2021-February 28, 2022, with four one-year renewal options, subject to applicable bonds to received (210004).
21-940
238. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Persons Services Corp., in the amount of $2,124,702 for road and drainage improvements at the Brandywine Oaks Subdivision in Precinct 3, subject to applicable bonds to be received (200366, UPIN 19103N303001).
21-941
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239. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for a discussion and possible action regarding boat inspections by Houston Police Department Lake Patrol Division at Alexander Deussen Park on Saturday March 13, 2021.
21-926
240. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for a discussion and approval regarding a donation of 271 trees, labor and materials to Precinct One from Trees For Houston to be planted at Tom Bass Park. Valued at $12,000.00.
21-925
Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
241. Request by Public Health Services for approval of an amendment to a data use agreement with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health to include additional COVID-19 data effective March 9-July 14, 2021.
21-932
242. Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval for permission to assist the Office of Congressman Dan Crenshaw to fly vaccines to rural areas of Texas as needed to be distributed to veterans that cannot get to the VA Medical Centers.
21-931
243. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of an agreement between Harris County and KMSB Direct Diagnostic Inc. for the use of the parking lot owned by the County for the community service of COVID-19 testing. The location is at Jim Fonteno Courthouse Annex, 14350 Wallisville Road in Houston, Texas, for a term not to exceed 12 months.
21-929
Adjournment.
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