On the agenda: Houston Commissioners Court — data center (Apr 13)

Harris County, Texas

1001 Preston St., Suite 934
Houston, Texas 77002

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
Tuesday, April 13, 2021

10:00 AM

Virtual

Public Notice
Opening Prayer
Director Dean Riley of Moody Library at Houston Baptist University 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.
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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.

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submitted does not relate to an identifiable item of business on this agenda will be limited to three minutes if
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and who has appeared at any of the three preceding court meetings on the same issue will be limited to one
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COVID-19

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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 April 24, 2021
through May 7, 2021.

21-1516

2.

Request by Budget Management for approval of an amended Interlocal
Agreement between Harris County and the Harris County Community
Supervision & Corrections Department modifying the total amount from
$202,660 to $66,363 as it relates to the Coronavirus Emergency
Supplemental Funding Program Grant from the Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division.

21-1492

3.

Transmittal by the Commissioners Court’s Analyst’s Office of a memo
addressing the Precinct 2 request that the Analyst’s Office produce a monthly
memo regarding the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations in Harris
County.

21-1493

4.

Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for
authorization to accept an amendment from Texas Department of Family
Protective Services adding H.R. 133 COVID funds in the amount of
$500,000 for the FY 2021 Concrete Services & Transitional Living
Allowance grant for a total award of $692,644.

21-1549

5.

Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for
authorization to accept an amendment from Texas Department of Family
Protective Services adding H.R.133 COVID funds in the amount of $297,773
for the Preparation for Adult Living (PAC 206) grant for a total award of
$1,646,748.

21-1552

6.

Request by the County Treasurer to authorize a new bank account to receive
funds designated to Harris County by the U.S. Department of Treasury for
COVID-19 relief funds.

21-1545

7.

Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of a project scheduled for
advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on COVID-19
vaccination administration services for Public Health Services (210100).

21-1563

8.

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.

21-1345

9.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution
recognizing Galena Park High School student, Churchill Couch, for the
website he created to help area residents with health and related resources
during the pandemic.

21-1522

10. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution
honoring the life of retired educator, Mr. Valentin Jalomo.

21-1526

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11. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action
on the metrics that determine the Harris County COVID-19 Risk Level.

21-1550

County Engineer
12. Recommendation 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.

21-1341

13. Recommendation that Commissioners Court approve a study report prepared
by Vogler & Spencer Engineering, Inc. for Butterfield Road from Ella Blvd
to Cypress Station Dr, agreement approved November 13, 2018, UPIN
19101MF0Y001, Precinct 1.

21-1340

14. Recommendation that Commissioners Court approve a study report prepared
by GC Engineering, Inc., for Telge Road Segment 3, - Wyman Gordon
Driveway to EB Frontage Road of 290 and authorization for the consultant to
proceed with the design phase, agreement approved October 30, 2020, UPIN
201033962814, Precinct 3.

21-1364

15. Recommendation that Commissioners Court approve a study report prepared
by The Goodman Corporation, for the Barrett Community Plan 2020, UPIN
20102MF1HP01, Precinct 2.

21-1413

16. Recommendation for release of financial surety for development projects for
NASH FM 529, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
in the amount of $1,920 for Elyson Sec 25, Precinct 3.

21-1354

17. Recommendation for release of financial surety for development projects for
WOODMERE DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP in the amount of $1,950 for Morton Creek Ranch Sec 22,
Precinct 3.

21-1355

18. Recommendation for release of financial surety for development projects for
WOODMERE DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP in the amount of $2,120 for Grand Oaks Sec 7, Precinct 3.

21-1356

19. Recommendation for release of financial surety for development projects for
TREVISO GARDENS, LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
BENCHMARK ACQUISITIONS, LLC., A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY in the amount of $5,920 for Treviso Gardens Sec 1, Precinct 3.

21-1357

20. Recommendation for release of financial surety for development projects for
TREVISO GARDENS, LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP in the
amount of $6,230 for Treviso Gardens Sec 3, Precinct 3.

21-1358

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21. Recommendation for release of financial surety for development projects for
TREVISO GARDENS, LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND
BENCHMARK ACQUISITIONS, LLC., A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY in the amount of $6,640 for Treviso Gardens Sec 4, Precinct 3.

21-1359

22. Recommendation for authorization to retain financial surety for development
projects and repair and maintain infrastructure for BOGS TRACT, LLC, A
TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY in the amount of $5,365 for
Grove Landing, Precinct 4.

21-1374

23. Recommendation for authorization of certain projects, decreeing the projects
to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real
Property Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary
for two (2) road easement tracts for the public project known as Traffic
Signal - West Little York Road at Eagle Sky Boulevard - 2020, for the
purpose of traffic signal installation with pedestrian related appurtenances,
UPIN 21035MF1YC01, Precinct 3.

21-1360

24. Recommendation for authorization of certain projects, decreeing the projects
to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real
Property Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary
for one (1) road easement tract for the public project known as Traffic Signal
- Aldine Westfield Rd at Sciaaca Rd - 2020, for the purpose of traffic signal
installation with pedestrian related appurtenances, UPIN 20104MF1MZ01,
Precinct 4.

21-1361

25. Recommendation for authorization of certain projects, decreeing the projects
to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real
Property Division to acquire on behalf of HCFCD one tract for the public
project known as Sterling Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018,
for the purpose of stormwater detention/retention, UPIN 19102MF12U01,
Precinct 2.

21-1365

26. Recommendation that the County Judge Execute the Plat of ZAPP PLAZA
on behalf of Harris County, Precinct 1.

21-1363

27. Recommendation that Commissioners Court grant approval for the
Engineering Department to be Authorized to Negotiate with Freese and
Nichols, Inc. as the Consultant Selected to Develop the 2023 San Jacinto
Regional Flood Plan on behalf of the Texas Water Development Board and
the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group.

21-1368

28. Recommendation that Commissioners Court authorize the Approval of the
Assignment and Third Amendment to Purchase the Hay Center which will
serve as a Housing Services Campus for Foster Youth Transitioning to
Adulthood in our Community, Precinct 1.

21-1369

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29. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an agreement with Freese
and Nichols, Inc. with a retainer fee of $100 and an approval of funds not to
exceed $7,900,000 for Professional On-Call Staff Augmentation and related
services as may be needed in connection with various projects in Precinct 2.

21-1370

30. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an addendum to an
agreement with Pavetex Engineering, LLC. in the amount of $750,000 to
increase the limit of appropriation in order that the County Engineer may
authorize the Engineer to perform further On-Call Geotechnical Testing and
Engineering Services as may be needed in connection with various projects
located in Precinct 2.

21-1371

31. Recommendation for authorization to issue a purchase order with Associated
Testing Laboratories, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for
construction materials testing lab and inspection services in connection with
Road Construction at Gosling Road from South of West Rayford Road to
Creekside Forest Drive in the amount of $340,066, Job No. 21/0030, Precinct
4.

21-1372

32. Recommendation for authorization to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated
price for Harris County for the public project known as West Gulf Bank
Road from I45 to Airline, tract number 26, for $13,090, which is $5,000 over
the appraised value, UPIN 19101MF0XV01, Precinct 1.

21-1373

33. Recommendation for authorization to declare as surplus property, sale of
property and execution of conveyance documents for a waterline easement,
tract number P100-00-00-17-602.0, of the public project known as
P100-00-00-17-602.0 WHCRWA Waterline Easement, to be sold to the West
Harris County Regional Water Authority by HCFCD for the appraised value
of $94,356, Precinct 1.

21-1375

34. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with The Brandt
Companies, LLC, Heat Exchanger Installation at North Buffalo Bayou
Central Plant, an addition of $28,776, adding 5 calendar days, Job No.
19/0336-1, Precinct 1.

21-1376

35. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Teamwork
Construction Services, Inc., for final construction of Bay Area Hike and Bike
Trail Segment 6, a reduction of $12,652.95, adding 45 calendar days, Job No.
20/0160-1, Precinct 2.

21-1377

36. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with AAA Asphalt
Paving, Inc., Asphalt Related Work at Various Locations-2018, an addition
of $29,832, Job No. 18/0085-1, Precinct 3.

21-1378

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37. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with DCE Construction,
Inc., for final construction of Sidewalk Project - Waterford, Alief 6 and
Danish (C2018-0037), a reduction of $4,214.25, adding 10 calendar days, Job
No. 19/0352-2, Precinct 3.

21-1379

38. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Unitas
Construction, Inc., for final construction of Huffmeister Road (Landscaping
Portion) from HWY 6 to West Road, an addition of $1,830, Job No.
17/0173-1, Precinct 4.

21-1380

39. Recommendation for authorization to execute an interlocal agreement with
Airline Improvement District to construct improvements along Airline Drive
from West Gulf Bank Road to West Road and all related appurtenances,
Precinct 1.

21-1381

40. Recommendation for authorization to execute an interlocal agreement with
Bridgeland Management District for maintenance of the non-standard
elements described in Exhibit A and related appurtenances to be constructed
by Bridgeland Management District within the existing road right-of-way of
West of Mason Road, North of Langham Creek, South of Jack Road, East of
Katy Hockley and areas along the western side of Fry Road, Precinct 3.

21-1382

41. Recommendation for authorization to execute an interlocal agreement with
Windrow Home Owners Association for maintenance of sidewalks,
pathways, and landscaping to be constructed by the Windrow Home Owners
Association within the existing road right-of-way of Bushel Park Drive and
Wimble Drive, Precinct 3.

21-1383

42. Recommendation for authorization to execute an interlocal agreement with
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 171 for maintenance of traffic
signalization and related appurtenances to be constructed by Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. 171 within the existing road right-of-way at the
intersection of Elyson Falls Drive and Elyson-Exchange Way, Precinct 3.

21-1384

43. Recommendation for authorization to execute an interlocal agreement with
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 432 for maintenance of
decorative streetlights and related appurtenances to be constructed by Harris
County Municipal Utility District No. 432 within the existing road
right-of-way of Morton Ranch Road from Porter Road east to Peek Road,
Precinct 3.

21-1385

44. Recommendation for authorization to execute an interlocal agreement with
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 534 for maintenance of one-way
streets with a non-standard paving section and related appurtenances to be
constructed by Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 534 within the
proposed road right-of-way of Prairie Heights Drive and Grassland Vista
Drive, between Bison Meadow Boulevard and Tallgrass Meadow Trail,
Precinct 3.

21-1386

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45. Recommendation for authorization to execute an interlocal agreement with
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 24 for maintenance of water
conservation signs and related appurtenances to be constructed by Harris
County Municipal Utility District No. 24 within the existing road
right-of-way of Stuebner Airline Road from Mintwood Drive to Spring
Cypress Road, Precinct 4.

21-1387

46. Recommendation for approval of plat Century Court. Consultant, SOUTH
TEXAS SURVEYING ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 1.

21-1388

47. Recommendation for approval of plat Matthews Country Acre. Consultant,
SURVEY 1, INC., Precinct 2.

21-1389

48. Recommendation for approval of plat Amira Sec 14 with a financial surety in
the amount of $2,000. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 3.

21-1390

49. Recommendation for approval of plat Amira Sec 18 with a financial surety in
the amount of $1,990. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 3.

21-1391

50. Recommendation for approval of plat Cypress Heights Drive Street
Dedication Sec 3 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,340. Consultant,
COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 3.

21-1392

51. Recommendation for approval of plat Katy Hockley Warehouse. Consultant,
WINDROSE, Precinct 3.

21-1393

52. Recommendation for approval of plat Park York Plaza. Consultant, HOVIS
SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 3.

21-1394

53. Recommendation for approval of plat Reserves at Cypress Rose Hill.
Consultant, WEST BELT SURVEYING, INC., Precinct 3.

21-1395

54. Recommendation for approval of plat Champions Green Courtyard Offices.
Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 4.

21-1396

55. Recommendation for approval of plat Cypress Creek Park Sec 2. Consultant,
VOGLER & SPENCER ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4.

21-1397

56. Recommendation for approval of plat Cypress Fairbanks ISD Hancock
Elementary. Consultant, WEST BELT SURVEYING, INC., Precinct 4.

21-1398

57. Recommendation for approval of plat Fairway Farms Sec 2 with a financial
surety in the amount of $5,390. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC.,
Precinct 4.

21-1399

58. Recommendation for approval of plat Spring Creek with a financial surety in
the amount of $2,800. Consultant, VOGLER & SPENCER ENGINEERING,
INC., Precinct 4.

21-1400

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59. Recommendation for approval of plat Industrial at FM 1960 Sec 1.
Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 4.

21-1401

60. Recommendation for approval of plat The Woodlands Village of Creekside
Park Creekside Green Drive Reserves Replat No 1. Consultant, COSTELLO,
INC., Precinct 4.

21-1402

61. Recommendation for approval of plat Werrington Park Sec 6 with a financial
surety in the amount of $3,950. Consultant, VOGLER & SPENCER
ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4.

21-1403

62. Recommendation for approval of plat The Woodlands Creekside Park
Village Center Sec 2 Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, JONES | CARTER,
Precinct 4.

21-1404

63. Recommendation for approval of plat The Woodlands Creekside Park
Village Center Sec 9. Consultant, JONES | CARTER, Precinct 4.

21-1405

64. Recommendation for approval of plat The Woodlands Village of Creekside
Park Commercial Sec 12. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 4.

21-1406

65. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with All-Terra Engineering,
Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for construction materials testing
lab and inspection services in connection with road reconstruction at
Crosby-Lynchburg (Phase 3) between Magnolia Drive and Lochness Drive,
Job No. 21/0059, Precinct 2.

21-1427

66. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with Fugro Consultants, Inc.
for Professional Engineering Services for construction materials testing lab
and inspection services in connection with road reconstruction at
Crosby-Lynchburg (Phase 3) between Magnolia Drive and Lochness Drive,
Job No. 21/0059, Precinct 2.

21-1428

67. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with Cobb, Fendley &
Associates, Inc., for Professional Civil Engineering Services in connection
with Peek Road 3 - from North of Stockdick School Road to North of
Beckendorff Road - 2021, UPIN 22103N301030006, Precinct 3.

21-1429

68. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with BJackson Enterprises
LLC for Professional Civil Engineering Services in connection with
intersection improvement - Greenhouse Road at Park Row - 2021, UPIN
221033952830025, Precinct 3.

21-1456

69. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with Middleton Brown, LLC.
for Staff-Augmentation for Construction Management and Construction
Inspection for subdivision drainage projects, UPIN 22208MF24S01,
Countywide.

21-1430

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70. Recommendation that the County Judge execute a service outlet location
statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy, LLC
and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly utility bills at 9021 1/2
Garth Road (intersection of Garth Road at Ashbel Crossing Drive) for
electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 2.

21-1436

71. Recommendation that the County Judge execute a service outlet location
statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy, LLC
and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly utility bills at 22203 ½
Elyson Falls Drive for electrical power serving a traffic signal at the
intersection of Elyson Exchange Way, Precinct 3.

21-1437

72. Recommendation that the County Judge execute a service outlet location
statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy, LLC
and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly utility bills at 20240 ½
Cypress Rosehill Road for electrical power serving a traffic signal at the
intersection of the School main entrance, Precinct 3.

21-1438

73. Recommendation that the County Judge execute a service outlet location
statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy, LLC
and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly utility bills at 14234 West
Cypress Forest Drive which is to include all deposits/fees for utility services
electrical power serving 100 Acre Woods New Parking Lot, Precinct 4.

21-1439

74. Recommendation that the County Judge authorize the County Auditor to pay
monthly utility bills to Timber Lane Utility District for Mercer Botanic
Garden Drainage Improvements at 21922 Finch Landing Lane, which is to
include all deposits/fees of transferring utility services, UPIN
19104MF11X01, Precinct 4.

21-1440

75. Recommendation that Commissioners Court approve, and the County Judge
execute, a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement with I K
Land Investments, LLC., a Texas limited liability company, for operations at
space located at 8319 Thora Lane, Hangar M-31, Spring, TX, for the benefit
of Harris County Sheriff's Office. The subordination, non-disturbance and
attornment agreement is for the period of March 12, 2021 - December 31,
2025. There is a 30-day termination clause, Precinct 4.

21-1457

Flood Control District
76. Recommendation for authorization to execute an interlocal agreement with
Missouri City, Texas for installation and maintenance of gage stations by the
District to measure rainfall amounts and water levels in channels, bayous,
and detention basins for reporting on the public Harris County Flood
Warning System website at no cost to the District. (Agreement No.
2021-110).

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April 13, 2021

77. Recommendation for authorization to execute an amendment to agreement
for professional services with Atkins North America, Inc. to provide
additional environmental engineering for water quality monitoring services
and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System compliance services for
the District’s stormwater quality programs and related environmental services
as may be needed in support of the District’s capital and maintenance
programs, requesting an increase in the amount of $200,000. (Agreement No.
2018-82, County-wide).

21-1417

78. Recommendation for authorization to execute amendment No. 2 to
agreement for professional services with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. to
provide additional utility engineering and related services, requesting an
increase in the amount of $1,000,000. (Project ID Z100-00-00-G809,
Agreement No. 2020-05, County-wide).

21-1419

79. Recommendation for authorization to execute an amendment to agreement
for professional services with Fugro USA Land, Inc. to provide additional
staff augmentation, geotechnical engineering, and related services as may be
needed in support of the District’s engineering, environmental, and
maintenance programs, requesting an additional amount of $250,000.
(Project ID Z100-00-00-G803, Agreement No. 2020-75, County-wide).

21-1420

80. Recommendation for authorization to execute an agreement for professional
services with ING Garza, PLLC, to provide the District with staff
augmentation engineering consulting in support of construction management
and inspection services. Funds are available in the amount not to exceed
$1,350,000 with a partial encumbrance of $450,000. (Agreement No.
2022-04, County-wide).

21-1421

81. Recommendation for authorization to execute an agreement for engineering
services with Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba Pape-Dawson
Engineers, Inc. to investigate existing flooding conditions and evaluate
potential improvements to reduce flood risks for HCFCD Unit E116-00-00
and the Shepherd Park Terrace Neighborhood. Funds are available in the
amount of $450,000. (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID Z-02, Project
ID E116-00-00-P001, Agreement No. 2021-107, Precincts 1 and 4).

21-1422

82. Recommendation for authorization to execute an interlocal agreement with
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 165 and Harris County Precinct
3 for cost sharing of the Upper Langham Creek Control Structure at West
Road. Funds are available in the amount of $1,621,000. (Addicks Reservoir
Watershed, Bond ID F-54, Project ID U100-00-00-E009, Agreement No.
2022-01, Precinct 3).

21-1423

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83. Recommendation for authorization to execute an agreement for engineering
services with PaveTex Engineering, LLC to provide materials engineering
and testing services in support of the reinforced concrete spillway and stilling
basin construction project at HCFCD Unit K117-00-00. Funding is available
in the amount of $62,830. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Project ID
K117-00-00-X003, Agreement No. 2021-122, Precinct 4).

21-1432

84. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate an agreement with DIG
Engineers to provide design, bidding, and construction phase engineering
services in support of maintenance engineering projects. (County-wide).

21-1433

85. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate an agreement for engineering
services with Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc. to provide materials
engineering and testing services in support of drainage system repairs in
Southeast Harris County. (Project ID Z100-00-00-X304, Precinct 2).

21-1434

86. Recommendation for approval of Change in Contract No. 4 with Serco
Construction Group, Ltd., for Harvey Disaster Recovery Repairs Cypress
Creek Watershed, resulting in no change to the contract amount. (Bond ID
Z-StormRep, Project ID Z100-00-00-X283, 19/0040-04, Precincts 1 and 4).

21-1443

87. Recommendation for authorization to execute an interlocal hike and bike trail
agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 127 to construct
and maintain a public hike and bike trail with related appurtenances on, over,
across, and through certain property of HCFCD Units U102-02-00 and
U102-02-01. No funds required of the Flood Control District. (Addicks
Reservoir Watershed, Agreement No. 1408, Precinct 4).

21-1446

88. Recommendation for authorization to execute an agreement with BJackson
Enterprises LLC for professional services to provide engineering and related
services as may be needed to develop and implement standards for tracking
and reporting Harris County Flood Control District Flood Damage Reduction
Project benefits. Funds are available in the amount not to exceed $255,000
with a partial encumbrance of $75,000. (Bond ID Z-03, Project ID
Z100-00-00-Y127, Agreement No. 2021-142, County-wide).

21-1450

Toll Road Authority
89. Recommendation that Commissioners Court authorize the Toll Road
Authority to negotiate an Agreement with Crouch Environmental Services,
Inc. d/b/a Hollaway Environmental and Communications Services to provide
environmental and communication services in support of the design of the
Grand Parkway (SH 99) frontage road extension from Cumberland Ridge
Drive to Schiel Road (Precinct 3).

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21-1475

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April 13, 2021

90. Recommendation that Commissioners Court authorize the Toll Road
Authority to negotiate an Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. to
provide independent cost estimating services in support of the main span
redesign for the improvements to the East Sam Houston Tollway between
Interstate 10 (East) and SH 225, the Ship Channel Bridge Program (Precinct
2).

21-1476

91. Recommendation that Commissioners Court approve a Second Amendment
to the original Engineering Services Agreement dated July 11, 2017, between
Brooks & Sparks, Inc. and Harris County to provide Construction
Engineering and Inspection Services in support of the construction of the
East Sam Houston Tollway between Interstate 45 (South) and SH 225,
including the replacement of SH 225 and Jacintoport Overpass Project. The
County and the Engineer now desire to amend the Agreement to amend the
Delivery of Notices, add Historically Underutilized Business Requirements,
and increase the Compensation and Payment to be paid by the County to the
Engineer from the amount of $7,950,000.00 to $8,450,000.00, resulting in
$500,000.00 in additional funds (Precinct 2).

21-1474

Budget Management
92. 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 $3,599,813 and two workers compensation recoveries in
the total amount of $986; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in
the amount of $3,204; denial of 33 claims for damages; transmittal of claims
for damages received during the period ending April 6, 2021; and that the
County Judge execute a release in exchange for payment to the county in the
amount of $798 in connection with a property damage claim.

21-1558

93. Transmittal of investment transactions and maturities for the period of March
23-April 5, 2021.

21-1544

94. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest.

21-1451

95. Transmittal of the revised FY 2020-21 3rd Quarterly Investment Report in
accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act.

21-1542

96. Transmittal of an update on the transition of jail health services from the
Harris County Sheriff’s Office to the Harris Health System.

21-1581

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

21-1559

Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
98. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County
legislative agenda or platform.

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Commissioners Court’s Analyst’s Office
99. Transmittal of memo responding to the Precinct One request to work with
relevant county departments to produce a comprehensive catalogue of
existing Harris County sustainability policies and practices.

21-1547

Universal Services
100. Request for approval to renew the lease of parking spaces at various
garages/lots at an approximate cost of $344,110 for the period of March 1,
2021-February 28, 2022.

21-1553

101. Request for approval of changes to attributes of certain vehicle control
numbers and financed vehicle purchases for various departments.

21-1554

Public Health Services
102. Request for approval of orders to assess the cost to abate public nuisances at
5906 Russell Lane in Baytown in Precinct 2 and 23207 Willow Bough Street
in Tomball in Precinct 4.

21-1540

103. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with The University of
Texas Health Science Center at Houston in the maximum amount of $25,000
for personal services and staff geared towards strategic and operational
alignment
between
HCPH’s
Harris
Cares
Transformational
Recommendations and the Greater Houston Coalition for Social
Determinants of Health.

21-1535

104. Request for approval to create three veterinary technician positions for the
Harris County Pets Wellness Clinic effective April 24, 2021. The clinic helps
pet owners keep their pets by providing low-cost veterinary medical care,
which helps reduce the number of animals entering the shelter.

21-1570

Community Services
105. Transmittal of a report on the Disaster Recovery Owner Housing programs
through April 4, 2021.

21-1449

106. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Accent Energy
Texas LP D/B/A IGS Energy Home Services to allow the Office of Social
Services to receive information from and make pledges to IGS Energy on
behalf of clients seeking assistance from the county with electric bills.

21-1366

107. Request that the County Judge execute the Neighbor-To-Neighbor Program
agreement between Harris County and Direct Energy, LP; CPL Retail
Energy, LP; WTU Retail Energy, LP; and/or First Choice Power, LLC for
assistance with energy related costs for those in financial distress.

21-1414

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108. Recommendation for authorization of certain projects, decreeing the projects
to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real
Property Division on behalf of the Community Services Department to
acquire three tracts for the Harris County Single Family New Construction
Program-2019 in Precinct 4 (UPIN 19035MF19U01).

21-1415

Constables
109. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of catering services for
Executive/Administrative meetings/functions, undercover operations, joint
task force operations and community events which exceed $250 per event.

21-1452

110. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval to submit the annual
Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification form (ESAC) to the
Department of Justice.

21-1453

111. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval of an agreement with the
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces for overtime
reimbursement in the amount of $19,180 for the period of March
1-September 30, 2021 (SW-TXS-1141).

21-1454

112. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval of an agreement with the
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces for overtime
reimbursement in the amount of $19,180 for the period of March
1-September 30, 2021 (SW-TXS-1156).

21-1458

113. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval of an agreement with the
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces for overtime
reimbursement in the amount of $19,180 for the period of March
1-September 30, 2021 (SW-TXS-1189).

21-1459

114. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval of an agreement with the
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces for overtime
reimbursement in the amount of $19,180 for the period of March
1-September 30, 2021 (SW-TXE-0399).

21-1461

115. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval of an agreement with the
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces for overtime
reimbursement in the amount of $19,180 for the period of March
1-September 30, 2021 (SW-TXS-1188).

21-1466

116. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval of a law enforcement
agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 304 for two
deputy positions for the period of May 1, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-1569

117. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of an amendment to a
law enforcement agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District
No. 374 for an additional deputy position effective April 24, 2021.

21-1546

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118. Request by the Constable of Precinct 6 for approval of changes to the lists of
regular deputies and reserve officers.

21-1467

119. Request by the Constable of Precinct 6 for authorization to create and fill
positions in collaboration with the Harris County Toll Road Authority. The
salary, benefits, and equipment would be 100% funded by the Toll Road
Authority.

21-1468

120. Request for approval of a law enforcement agreement with West Harris
County Municipal Utility District No. 10 for two deputy positions effective
April 24, 2021.

21-1579

121. Request for approval to cancel a law enforcement agreement with the
Winchester County Maintenance Association and end related positions
effective April 24, 2021.

21-1578

122. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the City
of Houston for the continued partial funding of a grant position for the
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

21-1556

123. Request that the County Judge execute a memorandum of understanding with
the Texas Department of Public Safety for the continued ability to manage a
file of vehicle license plate information exported from the Texas Crime
Information Center.

21-1557

124. Request for approval of overtime funding reimbursement from the Organized
Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program in the amount of $15,000 for
the period of February 13-September 30, 2021.

21-1574

125. Request for approval of overtime funding reimbursement from the Organized
Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program in the amount of $24,200 for
the period of March 1-September 30, 2021.

21-1575

126. Request for approval of overtime funding reimbursement from the Organized
Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program in the amount of $15,000 for
the period of March 19-September 30, 2021.

21-1577

127. Request for approval of vehicle funding reimbursement from the Organized
Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program in the amount of $16,080 for
the period of March 1-September 30, 2021.

21-1576

128. Request for authorization to donate furniture to the Tomball Police
Department for use in their hangar office at Hooks Airport.

21-1573

Sheriff

Institute of Forensic Sciences
129. Request for the approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Harris County
and Walker County for postmortem exams.
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County Clerk
130. Transmittal of the minutes for the October 13, 2020 regular meeting of the
Harris County Commissioners Court.

21-1502

County Attorney
131. Request for approval of an order authorizing legal action and litigation
expenses in connection with various cases including those in various County,
District Courts and U.S. District Court.

21-1564

132. Request for approval of an order authorizing settlement in connection with a
case in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Harris County, Texas involving the
Gessner Road Improvement Project.

21-1565

133. Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Attorney to file
public comment on a proposed TCEQ rule regarding language access.

21-1566

Justice Administration Department
134. Requests consideration of approval of the modifications to the CJCC Bylaws
approved by the Council on December 11, 2020 and March 11, 2021.

21-1470

Travel & Training
135. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.

21-1343

Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------1. Sheriff
1 Maritime Operations for Bomb Technicians 4/25-30/2021
Tampa, FL
$4,291 Other
training
2. Sheriff
2 Tactical Bomb Technician training
5/2-15/2021
DE
$11,425 Other
3. Sheriff
2 National Odor Recognition training &
5/3-6/2021
Oklahoma City, OK
$1,340 Other
testing*
4. Pur. Agt
1 Natl. Institute of Governmental
9/11-15/2021
Anaheim, CA
$2,429 Other
Purchasing Leadership Summit
5. Com. 2
5 NACo Conference
7/8-13/2021
MD
$13,950 General
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Subtotal
11
Out of Texas average cost per attendee:
$3,040
$33,435

136. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.

21-1344

Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------1. FCD
1 National Waterways Virtual Conference
4/8-9/2021
Houston, TX
$170 FCD
2. FCD
1 Real Estate Drafting virtual training
4/15-16/2021
Houston, TX
$470 FCD
3. BMD
1 TEXPO Virtual Conference
4/12-14/2021
Houston, TX
$525 General
4. PHS
80 Safe Routes to School training
4/23/2021
Houston, TX
$800 Grant
5. PHS
1 National Certificate in Tobacco
5/13/2021
Houston, TX
$300 Other
Treatment Practice training
6. PHS
3 Nature-based Early Learning Virtual
7/26-30/2021
Houston, TX
$375 Grant
Conference
7. CS
1 Natl. Assn. for County Comm. & Economic 4/21-22/2021
Houston, TX
$225 General
Dev. virt. training
8. Juv. Pro
1 EMDR virtual training & certification
Multiple
Houston, TX
$1,550 Grant
9. Juv. Pro
2 Texas Network of Youth Services Virtual 6/8-11/2021
Houston, TX
$360 Grant
Conference

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Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------10. Const. 2
5 Background Invest. & Oral Interview
3/24-25/2021
Caldwell, TX
$2,369 General
Techniques training
11. Const. 6
1 Social Media training
5/3-4/2021
Baytown, TX
$425 General
12. Const. 6
1 Internal Aff., Admin. Invest., & Citizen 5/24-26/2021
New Braunfels, TX
$803 General
Complaints training*
13. Const. 7
1 Constable Update continuing education
7/18-23/2021
Huntsville, TX
$1,005 Other
course*
14. Sheriff
2 Texas Peace Officer Memorial* ($4,910
5/2-3/2021
Austin, TX
$700 Other
appvd. 3/30 for 6 attnds.-add attnds. &
exp.)
15. Sheriff
2 High Voltage Environment training
5/4-7/2021
Pasadena, TX
$2,250 General
course*
16. Sheriff
25 Scientific Method of writing test
5/19/2021
Humble, TX
$600 Grant
questions online course
17. Sheriff
5 Forensic Protocols & Procedures
5/24-28/2021
Athens, TX
$5,550 Other
training*
18. Sheriff
22 Simunition FX Scenario Instr. & Safety
8/17-18/2021
Humble, TX
$12,000 Grant
certification course*
19. Sher-Det
1 American Jail Association Certified
TBD
Houston, TX
$299 General
Manager online exam
20. Sher-Det
1 Correctional Operations & Leadership
4/20-22/2021
Houston, TX
$354 General
Virtual Conference
21. Fire M.
1 Texas Fire Chiefs Association
4/5-8/2021
College Station, TX
$1,290 Other
Conference* ($2,610 appvd. 3/30 for 2
attnds.-add attnds., exp., & funding
22. Fire M.
1 Forensic Fire Fatality & Crime Scene
6/29-7/3/2021 Pasadena, TX
$410 Other
Management training*
23. Fire M.
1 Forensic Fire Fatality training course* 9/19-24/2021
San Marcos, TX
$1,575 Other
24. JAD
2 Tx. & Natl. Assns. of Pretrial Services Multiple
Houston, TX
$500 General
Agencies Virtual Conf.
25. JAD
1 Rusty Duncan Criminal Law course
6/23-26/2021
San Antonio, TX
$1,340 General
26. MAC
2 Rusty Duncan Criminal Law course
6/22-26/2021
San Antonio, TX
$2,548 Other
27. PTS
10 Tx. & Natl. Assns. of Pretrial Services Multiple
Houston, TX
$2,425 General
Agencies Virtual Conf.
28. JP 2.1
1 Justice of the Peace training
6/27-29/2021
Austin, TX
$552 General
29. JP 5.1
1 Justice of the Peace seminar
5/16-20/2021
Austin, TX
$1,108 General
30. JP 6.1
1 Texas Justice Court Training Center
5/17-21/2021
Austin, TX
$605 General
course
31. JP 7.1
1 Texas Justice Court Training Center
5/17-20/2021
Austin, TX
$836 General
course
32. Co. Cts.
1 Texas Association of Specialty Courts
4/20-22/2021
Galveston, TX
$995 General
Conference
33. Co. Cts.
1 Tyler Connect Virtual Conference
4/27-29/2021
Houston, TX
$795 General
34. Dist. Ct
1 Criminal Law course
7/18-22/2021
San Antonio, TX
$1,775 General
35. Dist. Ct
21 Family Law course
8/1-5/2021
San Antonio, TX
$37,275 General
36. Auditor
1 Analyzing/Presenting Data/Information
FY2021-22
Houston, TX
$240 General
online video course
37. Auditor
15 County Auditors virtual training
5/3-6/2021
Houston, TX
$5,500 General
38. Com. 3
1 Texas Association of Counties Investment 6/27-30/2021
Denton, TX
$1,158 General
Academy training
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Subtotal
220
In Texas average cost per attendee:
$418
$92,057
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Total
231
Average cost per attendee:
$543
$125,492

Grants
137. Request by the County Engineer to accept from the Texas Water
Development Board grant funds in the amount of $2,446,000, with no
required match, to support the Regional Flood Planning Group-Region 6 for
the San Jacinto Regional Flood Plan Program.

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138. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to submit an application
to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention for grant funds in the amount of $300,000, with no
required match, for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and
Surveillance Program.

21-1495

139. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to accept an amendment
from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention to realign the budget for the Childhood Lead
Poisoning Prevention Program.

21-1501

140. Request by Public Health Services for approval of a grant funded position
effective April 24, 2021 for the Integrated Family Planning Opioid Response
Program.

21-1568

141. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for authorization to submit an
application to the Texas Office of the Attorney General for grant funds in the
amount of $41,054, with no required match, for the FY 2022 Other Victim
Assistance Grant Program.

21-1521

142. Request by the Sheriff for authorization to submit an application to the Office
of the Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division for grant funds in the
amount of $1,591,606, with no required match, for the Texas Anti-Gang
Center Program.

21-1483

143. Request by Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences for authorization to
submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice/National Institute of
Justice for grant funds in the amount of $182,000, with no required match,
for the FY 2021 Research and Evaluation on Crime Laboratory Systems and
Processes Grant.

21-1271

Auditor
144. Request for approval of Audited Claims.

21-1510

145. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue.

21-1512

146. Transmittal of a consulting memo for the Harris County Fleet Services
Process Review.

21-1513

147. Transmittal of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial report for the
month ending February 28, 2021.

21-1515

Treasurer
148. Transmittal of the County Treasurer’s Report of monies received and
disbursed for the month ending February 28, 2021.

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149. Request to authorize six (6) new bank accounts for the Toll Road Authority
and Flood Control District to consolidate debt service payments for each
respective entity.

21-1543

Tax Assessor-Collector
150. Request for approval of tax refund payments.

21-1412

Purchasing
151. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on next generation data center solution for Universal
Services-Technology (210088).

21-1338

152. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on sale of surplus/salvage petroleum products and
related items for Harris County (210091).

21-1339

153. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with The HARRIS CENTER
for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $9,735,709 for mental health
and intellectual developmental disability services to inmates housed in
detention facilities operated by the Sheriff’s Office through February 28,
2022.

21-1346

154. Request for approval of an award to The Brandt Companies, LLC, on the
basis of only proposal meeting requirements in the amount of $358,197
construction price and $35,819 owner contingency for a total amount of
$394,016 for installation of lightning protection system at 1019 Congress
Street (Annex 46) for Harris County, subject to applicable bonds to be
received (210020).

21-1347

155. Request for approval of a renewal with Tetra Tech, Inc. for disaster recovery
program management for Harris County (Hurricane Laura) through May 3,
2021 (190091).

21-1348

156. Transmittal of an interlocal agreement for Houston Recovery Center for
substance abuse recovery coaches for the STAR Drug and Reintegration
courts in the amount of $125,738 through March 31, 2022.

21-1349

157. Request for approval of a renewal with McGriff, Seibels, and Williams Inc.
in the amount of $68,094 for ocean marine insurance for Harris County
ferryboats for the period of April 21, 2021 - April 21, 2022 (190020).

21-1350

158. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on Psychologist and/or psychiatrist examinations for
the Sheriff’s Office (210086).

21-1353

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159. Request for approval of a renewal with McGriff, Seibels, and Williams Inc.
in the amount of $232,362 for all risk property insurance and business
coverage for Jesse H. Jones Memorial Bridge for the period of May 1, 2021 May 1, 2022 (180009).

21-1362

160. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal of renovation of Mercer Arboretum Visitor Center
in Precinct 4 for the Office of the County Engineer (210087).

21-1367

161. Request for authorization to transfer items, advertisement, sale, disposal of
items of no value and release of titles and/or documentation for the period of
March 9, 2021 through March 31, 2021.

21-1407

162. Request for approval to correct vendor name from Brookside Equipment
Sales, Inc. (as approved) to Deere & Company c/o Brookside Equipment
Sales, Inc. (corrected) for tractors and wing cutters for Precinct 1.

21-1408

163. Transmittal of cancellation of an advertised project for sale of foreign coins
for the Toll Road Authority and that the project be readvertised at a later date
with revised specifications (210061).

21-1409

164. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for image processing,
plate lookup services and optional related support services for the Toll Road
Authority and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised
specifications (200031).

21-1410

165. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on elevator modernization at 600 N. San Jacinto
(Peden Building) for Facilities & Properties Maintenance (210093).

21-1424

166. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas
Health Science Center at Houston for resident psychiatric services and
physician supervision services for the Children’s Assessment Center in the
amount of $90,000 through March 11, 2022.

21-1425

167. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on guardrail and bridge railing repairs and related
items at various locations in Precinct 1 for the Office of the County Engineer
(210089).

21-1426

168. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on professional engineering services for the
permanent transition of toll road operations to an All-Electronic Roadway
Environment for the Toll Road Authority (210090).

21-1431

169. Request for approval of purchase from Future Com, LTD, through The
Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for maintenance and support of mobile
device management software on the basis of low quote in the amount of
$51,400 for Universal Services-Technology through March 30, 2022.

21-1441

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170. The Office of the Purchasing Agent respectfully requests $54,834 of funding
in the Public Improvement Contingency fund to pay for supplies/services
rendered during Winter Strom Uri.

21-1442

171. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Life Technologies
Corporation from the competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair
parts, software and/or services and warranty for Applied Biosystems Genetic
Analyzers and instruments manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific for
Harris County for the period of April 13, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-1445

172. Request for approval of an award to The Brandt Companies, LLC. on the
basis of only proposal meeting requirements in the amount of $318,370
construction price and $31,837 owner contingency for a total amount of
$350,207 for installation of lightning protection system at 1310 Prairie Street
(Annex 44) for Harris County, subject to applicable bond(s) to be received
from the vendor (210017).

21-1447

173. Request for approval of a renewal with Great Southwest Paper Co. for
bathroom and kitchen paper products and related items for Harris County
through March 31, 2022 in the amount of $757,723 (190406).

21-1448

174. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on repairs/replacement of concrete pavement, curbs,
driveways, sidewalks, and related items in the South Zone of Precinct 2 for
the Office of the County Engineer (210094).

21-1455

175. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on construction of Cypress Creek Greenway Hike
and Bike Trail at Hardy Road in Precinct 4 for the Office of the County
Engineer (210095).

21-1460

176. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on drainage system repairs in the Southeast Area for
the Flood Control District (210097).

21-1462

177. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on justice-involved facility in-reach and community
linkage to care program for Public Health Services (210098).

21-1463

178. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on consulting services for non-criminal justice
alternatives to punitive practices for the Justice Administration Department
(210099).

21-1464

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179. Request for approval of an award to Center for Urban Transformation,
Tahirih Justice Center, and The Beacon of Downtown Houston on the basis
of best proposals meeting requirements and an Order authorizing the County
Judge to execute an Agreement for innovative, evidenced-based, and
promising model approaches to community engagement programs for Harris
County Justice Administration Department for the period of April 13, 2021 April 12, 2022 with four (4) one-year renewal options (200289).

21-1465

180. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize
negotiations with The WT Group, LLC Accessibility Practice for
professional architectural and/or engineering services to conduct a County
Wide Park Safety and Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance study
(200287).

21-1471

181. Request for approval of an award to Gulf Coast Stabilized Materials on the
basis of low bid in the amount of $54,375 for 2-sack cement stabilized sand
for Precinct 4 (210053).

21-1472

182. Request for approval to purchase a used office trailer for Public Health
Services not to exceed the amount of $65,671.

21-1477

183. Request for approval of an award to Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. on
the basis of lowest priced proposal meeting requirements and the Order
authorizing the County Judge to execute an Agreement for graffiti and illegal
dumping abatement workforce pilot program for Precinct 2 for the period of
April 13, 2021- October 12, 2021 with four (4) one-year renewal options
(200331).

21-1478

184. Request for approval and execution of the first amendment to an agreement
with AutoMon, LLC, in the additional amount of $180,292 for software
licensing, warranty, and/or maintenance and support for CaseLoad Explorer
an CE Connect produced by AutoMon, LLC for the Domestic Relations
Office for the extended term through February 28, 2026.

21-1487

185. Request for approval of an award to Telerob USA, Inc. on the basis of only
bid for bomb unit robot for the Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $366,262
(200359).

21-1488

186. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive
bid requirements for Demetrius McDaniel Co-Regional Operating
Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP for Legislative Relations in the amount
of $240,000 for legislative liaison services in Austin, Texas for Harris
County for the period of May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022.

21-1489

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187. Request for approval and execution of the second amendment to an
agreement with US Imaging, Inc. in the additional amount of $510,042 to
continue to provide services for microfilm records conversion and partial
indexing services for the County Clerk's Office for the extended term through
February 28, 2022 (170041).

21-1490

188. Transmittal of an extension with Indigo Beam, LLC for consulting
recruitment and staff augmentation services for Universal
Services-Technology for the period of March 29, 2021 - May 28, 2021
(150242).

21-1491

189. Request for approval of personal services exemption to Colette Holt &
Associates from the competitive bid requirements for disparity study
continued consultant support, in the amount of $100,000 through October 12,
2021.

21-1500

190. Request for approval of extension to Greater Southwest Paper Co. Inc. for
plastic liner (Poly) bags and related items for Harris County for the period of
May 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021 or until a new contract is in place (150281).

21-1504

191. Transmittal of project advertisement and/or consent for request for proposal
in the estimated amount of $70,000 for repair parts, labor and related items
for Hustler Turf Equipment and related items for Harris County (210051).

21-1511

192. Request for approval of an award to Wilson Building Services Inc. on the
basis of lowest bid meeting specifications for construction of sidewalks and
related items for Precinct 1 in the amount of $1,235,940 for a one (1) year
initial term with four (4) one-year renewal options, subject to applicable
bond(s) to be received from the vendor (210019).

21-1514

193. Request for approval of an award to Cypress Lawn & Turf Equipment Inc. on
the basis of only bid for repair parts, labor and related items for hustler turf
equipment and related items for Harris County in the amount of $115,000 for
the period of April 13, 2021 - March 31, 2022 with four (4) one-year renewal
options (210051).

21-1518

194. Transmittal of a project for advertisement and/or consent for request for
proposal for construction of sidewalks and related items in Precinct 1 for the
Office of the County Engineer (210019).

21-1520

195. Request for approval of an award to SV Multi-Services, LLC on the basis of
low bid for mowing and maintenance services of right-of-ways and
esplanades for Precinct 3 in the amount of $762,875 for a one (1) year initial
term with four (4) one-year renewal options, subject to applicable bonds to be
received from the vendor (210011).

21-1523

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196. Request for approval of award to Glass Doctor of Cypress (Primary) and All
Star Glass, Inc. dba Five Star Glass (Secondary) on the basis of low bid for
automobile glass and related items for Harris County in the amount of
$52,050 for the period of April 13, 2021 - March 31, 2022 with four (4)
one-year renewal options (200375).

21-1524

197. Request for approval to reject bid(s) received for IBM TRIRIGA Integrated
Workplace Management System Software Modules and support services for
Harris County and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised
specifications (210041).

21-1534

198. Request for approval to terminate the agreement with Institute for Building
Technology and Safety for construction management services for single
family homes for the Community Services Department for the period of
September 25, 2020 - September 24, 2021 (180077).

21-1537

199. Transmittal of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened April
5 and 12, 2021 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent.

21-1541

200. Transmittal of cancellation of an advertised project for security equipment
and monitoring services and related items for Precinct 4 and that the project
be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (210064).

21-1548

201. Request for approval of the award on the basis of best proposal meeting
requirements and an order authorizing the County Judge execute an
agreement with Capital Idea Houston (Task 1) and Sotomayor & Associates,
LLP (Task 3) for job training, education services and financial guidance
program for the Community Services Department for the period of March 30,
2021-March 29, 2022, with three one-year renewal options (200004).

21-1567

County Judge
202. Request for approval of a Resolution commending and congratulating Frank
King Bruce III, for more than 22 years of dedicated service to Harris County.

21-1494

203. Request for approval of a Resolution commending and congratulating Jarrett
Kevin Williams for more than 22 years of dedicated service to Harris County.

21-1496

204. Request for approval of a Resolution recognizing April 17, 2021, as National
Eating Disorder Awareness Walk Day in Harris County.

21-1497

205. Request for approval of a Resolution Designating the week of May 9-15,
2021, as Hurricane Preparedness Week 2021 in Harris County, Texas.

21-1498

206. Request for authorization to reclassify an existing Director VI position to
Chief III effective April 10, 2021.

21-1499

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Commissioner, Precinct 1
207. Request for Commissioners Court consideration of adopting formal policies
and procedures for appointments to County boards and commissions, and
establishing a separate County office to support the Court with board
appointment actions.

21-1505

208. Request for discussion and possible action to revise the process for selecting
the leader of the opening prayer at Harris County Commissioners Court
meetings.

21-1517

209. Request for Court discussion of and possible referral to the County Attorney
for a report to Commissioners Court regarding creation of the Harris County
Women’s Council.

21-1506

210. Request for discussion and possible action regarding Harris County
membership in the Houston-Galveston Area Council.

21-1507

211. Request for an update from the County Attorney’s Office on the actions that
Commissioners Court can take to ensure that the County’s indigent defense
system meets its constitutional obligation to provide equal protection under
the law and the right to counsel.

21-1508

212. Request for a presentation by the Port of Houston on the findings of the
Port’s disparity study and discussion of possible remedies.

21-1509

Commissioner, Precinct 2
213. Request for approval of a resolution in observance of Earth Day, April 22,
2021.

21-1479

214. Request for approval of a resolution commending the University of Houston
men's basketball team for reaching the 2021 NCAA Final Four.

21-1538

215. Request for discussion and possible action on increasing the number of
available judges to hear matters in criminal district courts.

21-1480

216. Request for approval to expand the radius within which funds received in the
settlement of lawsuits regarding the San Jacinto River Waste Pits can be
spent.

21-1481

217. Request for approval of an order instructing all committees to submit a report
including their current charter and all minutes taken during meetings in Fiscal
Year 2021.

21-1539

218. Request for approval to accept a donation from Precinct2gether, Inc. in the
amount of $500,000 to help fund the James Driver All Inclusive Park project.

21-1551

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Commissioner, Precinct 3
219. Request for approval of a resolution to welcome and support the new
Houston Chief of Police, Troy Finner.

21-1525

220. Request for approval of a resolution supporting State Representative Gene
Wu’s efforts to create a new district court through the House Committee on
Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence omnibus “new courts” bill in the 87th
session of the Texas Legislature.

21-1527

221. Request for discussion and possible action regarding opportunities available
to Harris County to significantly assist matching the unemployed with
available jobs.

21-1562

222. Request that the County Judge execute an Agreement between Harris County
and Houston Area Live Steamers, Inc. that has been prepared and approved
by the County Attorney.

21-1528

223. Request that the County Judge execute an Agreement between Harris County
and Katy National Little League, Inc. that has been prepared and approved by
the County Attorney.

21-1529

224. Request that the County Judge execute an Agreement between Harris County
and Kyle Chapman Colt League, Inc. that has been prepared and approved by
the County Attorney.

21-1530

225. Request that the County Judge execute an Agreement between Harris County
and Kyle Chapman Pony League, Inc. that has been prepared and approved
by the County Attorney.

21-1531

226. Request for authorization to accept the donation of sixty trees from Stephan
and Ellen Beacham to be planted at Cypress Park and Harris County Park on
Grant Road. The estimated value is $600.

21-1532

227. Request for authorization to accept the donation of a Bay Laurel tree, a Sweet
Kumquat tree, a Fig tree and a Yucca plant from Mer Vest to be installed at
various Precinct Three properties. The estimated value is $60.

21-1533

Commissioner, Precinct 4
228. Request for approval of a resolution in appreciation for the Harris County
Public Libraries and their staff and recognizing April 4th through April 10th
as the 2021 National Library Week and Friday, April 16th as National
Librarians Day.

21-1484

229. Request for approval of a resolution recognizing the Klein Oak Strutters and
their coaching staff for their outstanding performance in bringing home all
the Best of the Best Overall National Grand Champion titles for both team
and officers and nine individual performance national champion titles.

21-1485

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230. Request for approval to renew one (1) reserved lease parking space at the
1019 Congress garage for a one-year period beginning May 1, 2021 through
April 30, 2022, at a total cost of $1,080 for the year. Funds are available to
accommodate this request.

21-1486

Miscellaneous
231. Request by Locke Lord, LLP, for approval of resolutions for the issuance of
three tax-exempt loans by the City of Olmos Park, Texas Higher Education
Facilities Corporation for the benefit of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic
Church, St. Anne Catholic Church, and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church to
finance and refinance the cost of educational facilities, with respect to a
public hearing.

21-1411

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 .

232. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for Court approval of the
reappointment of Joyce Wiley to the East Aldine Management District Board
of Directors with a term ending June 1, 2023.

21-1572

233. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of the appointment
of Ms. Ethel Stees to the Old Town Spring Improvement District Board of
Directors, Position 2, for a term ending January 31, 2022.

21-1536

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.

234. Request by Public Health Services for approval of a Memorandum of
Understanding with CHI St. Luke’s Health - The Vintage Hospital for the
purpose of participating in the federal drug discount program established
under Section 340B of the Public Health Services Act.

21-1583

235. Request by Probate Court No. 1 for approval for all of the four Probate
Courts to use the Probate Court Judicial Fund (Tex. Gov’t Code 51.702 et.
seq.) to upgrade courtroom technology.

21-1584

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236. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of an exemption from the
competitive bid requirements and authorize the County Judge to execute the
agreements with Kurt Meachum in the amount of $25,000, Jerry Phillips in
the amount of $25,000, Jo Cassandra Cuevas in the amount of $25,000 and
Jacob Smith in the amount of $25,000 for Legislative Liaison Services for
Harris County for a total of $100,000.

21-1585

237. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to
§551.071, Government Code, for discussion and action regarding Coats v.
Harris County et al.

21-1586

238. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to
§551.071, Government Code, granting the County Attorney authority to
pursue appropriate legal action for violations of the Texas Water Code
Chapter 26, Texas Health and Safety Code Chapters 361 and 382, and the
Harris County Fire Code at the K-Solv, LP facility in Channelview, Texas.

21-1587

239. Request by the County Attorney for authorization to lease 191 parking spaces
at 1019 Congress Garage and 20 spaces at 800 Preston, One Market Place for
employee parking in the amount of $194,760.

21-1592

240. Request by the County Judge/Office of Homeland Security & Emergency
Management for six employees to attend the 14th Annual Emergency
Management Association of Texas (EMAT) Virtual Symposium on February
19-21, 2021, at a total cost of $450 in general funds, using county and
personal vehicles.

21-1590

241. Request by the County Judge/Office of Homeland Security & Emergency
Management for two employees to travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the
Big Cities Emergency Managers Learning and Exchange Forum Meeting on
June 14-18, 2021, at a total cost of $5,650 in grant funds.

21-1591

242. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct Three for an executive session at
the April 13, 2021 meeting of Commissioners Court for the purpose of
appointing Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale to the Board of Trustees of the Harris
Center for Mental Health and I.D.D. The appointment is for a term ending
April 12, 2023.

21-1589

Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
243. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award to The Boston
Consulting Group, Inc., on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements
and an order authorizing the County Attorney’s Office to execute an
Agreement for COVID-19 Project Management Support for Harris County
(American Rescue Plan).

21-1588

Adjournment.
April 13, 2021 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
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