On the agenda: Houston Commissioners Court — data center (Feb 26)

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
Friday, February 26, 2021

10:00 AM

Virtual

Public Notice
February 22, 2021 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING

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Opening Prayer
Pastor Dr. Max A. Miller, Jr., MTh, D.D. of Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church 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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February 26, 2021

COVID-19
1.

Request by Budget Management for approval to extend authorization
allowing employees to be paid for all hours worked directly related to the
response and recovery of COVID-19 for the period of February 27-March 12,
2021, temporarily amend the Harris County Personnel Policies and
Procedures to suspend the 75-day benefit waiting period for new employees
until March 31, 2021, and the required health care provider’s statement after
the fourth day of absence for sick leave or family sick and wellness leave
until June 18, 2021.

21-606

2.

Request by Public Health Services for authorization to accept an amendment
to an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to
extend the grant end date to March 15, 2022 for the COVID-19 Program.

21-470

3.

Request by the District Clerk for approval to extend the increase of the juror
meal rate and delivery fee to remain in effect no later than October 31, 2021
during FY 2021-22.

21-467

4.

Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of an order authorizing the
County Judge to execute a public health or safety exemption agreement with
UHPhealth in the amount of $893,441 for SmartPod Services for individuals
infected with COVID-19 for Precinct 2 for the period of February 23,
2021-February 22, 2022, with two one-year renewal options.

21-662

5.

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.

21-471

6.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion and possible action
regarding Precinct One’s participation and support of an Eviction
Moratorium Drive-Through Legal Clinic on Saturday, February 27 from
10:00 am to 4:00 pm at three sites throughout Harris County. The site at
Precinct One’s building is located at 2727 El Camino, Houston, TX 77054.

21-617

7.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution to
honor the life of Detective Pedro ‘Pete’ Mejia, Jr.

21-474

County Engineer
8.

Recommendation for authorization to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated
price for Harris County Flood Control District from Willow Creek
Right-of-Way Acquisition and Floodplain Preservation - M100-00-00-R002,
tract number M100-00-00-08-005.0, for $1,200,000.00, which is $130,000.00
over the appraised value, UPIN 21090MF1T501, Precinct 4.

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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.

21-328

10. Recommendation for authorization to declare as surplus property, sale of
property and execution of conveyance documents for a waterline easement,
tract number P135-00-00-01-602.0, of the public project known as
P135-00-00-01-602.0 Waterline Easement, to be sold to the City of Houston
by HCFCD for the appraised value of $916.00, Precinct 1.

21-337

11. Recommendation for authorization to declare as surplus property, sale of
property and execution of conveyance documents for a waterline easement,
tract number P100-00-00-26-601.0, of the public project known as
P100-00-00-26-601.0 COH 108” Waterline, to be sold to the City of Houston
by HCFCD for the appraised value of $3,716.00, Precinct 2.

21-338

12. Recommendation for authorization for HCFCD to convey real estate to the
Grantwoods
Water
Supply
Corporation
(GWSC)
for
tract
K100-00-00-26-601.0, a 1.248 acre sanitary control easement from the
K100-00-00-26-601.0 Sanitary Control Easement project and that the County
Judge execute the assignment of easement rights, Precinct 3.

21-340

13. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with SWA Group, Inc. for
professional landscape design at Bayou-Dorian and Lincoln Parks, Precinct 1.

21-426

14. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate for engineering services with
Geoscience Engineering and Testing for construction materials testing lab
and inspection services for Road Reconstruction at Crosby-Lynchburg (Phase
4) between Thorn Street North and Lochness Drive, Job No. 20/0008,
Precinct 2.

21-427

15. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with REKHA Engineering,
Inc. for professional Civil Engineering Services in connection with Peek
Road from 1600 feet north of the Grand Parkway to 580 feet south of Clay
Road, Precinct 3.

21-428

16. Recommendation that the court approve, and the County Judge execute, a
sublease agreement with CF Financial Resources L.P., for lease space at 942
Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX, for the benefit of the Harris County
Constable Precinct 1. The lease agreement is for the period of March 1, 2021
- February 28, 2023 with a rental amount of $0.00 per month and a 90-day
termination clause, Precinct 1.

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9.

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17. Recommendation that the court approve, and the County Judge execute, a
lease agreement with Uvalde Baptist Church, for lease space at 901 Uvalde
Road, Houston, TX, for the benefit of the Harris County Domestic Relations
Office. The lease agreement is effective upon final execution and remains in
effect for twelve months with a rental amount of $400.00 per day of use and a
60-day termination clause, Precinct 2.

21-431

18. Recommendation that the court approve, and the County Judge execute, a
lease agreement with Kingwood Christian Church, for lease space at 3910 W.
Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood, TX, for the benefit of the Harris County
Domestic Relations Office. The lease agreement is effective upon final
execution and remains in effect for twelve months with a rental amount of
$400.00 per day of use and a 60-day termination clause, Precinct 4.

21-432

19. Recommendation that the court approve, and the County Judge execute, a
second amendment to the lease agreement with Crystal Springs Partners,
L.L.C., for lease space at 14511 Falling Creek Drive, Houston, TX, for the
benefit of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The Master Agreement is
hereby amended to reflect a change in ownership of the property from Crystal
Springs Partners, L.L.C., to 14511 GTPXIV, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company, Precinct 4.

21-433

20. Recommendation that the court approve, and the County Judge execute, a
first amendment to the lease agreement with Harris County Water Control
and Improvement District No. 110, for lease space at 20122 Holzwarth Road,
Spring, Texas, for the benefit of the Harris County Constable Precinct Four.
The amendment reassigns janitorial/cleaning responsibilities to the County,
Precinct 4.

21-434

21. Recommendation for release of financial surety for development projects for
Nash FM 529, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, in the amount of
$2,020 for Elyson, Sec 20, Precinct 3.

21-435

22. Recommendation for release of financial surety for development projects for
Woodmere Development Co., LTD., a Texas Limited Partnership, in the
amount of $1,970 for Breckenridge Park Partial Replat No. 3, Precinct 4.

21-436

23. Recommendation for authorization for Harris County to accept a real estate
donation and execute a proposed gift form for a 0.1118 acre roadway
easement, tract number 1, of the public project known as Tidwell Road from
west of Greens Bayou to CE King Pkwy, from LENNAR HOMES OF
TEXAS LAND AND CONSTRUCTION, LTD., a Texas limited partnership,
d/b/a, Friendswood Development Company, with the appraised HCAD value
of $9,736.00 UPIN 16101MF0H401, Precinct 1.

21-525

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24. Recommendation for authorization for Harris County to accept a real estate
donation and execute a proposed gift form for a 2.9869 acre recreational
easement, tract number 231-A, of the public project known as Cypress Creek
Greenway Phase E, from NF III Houston, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, with the appraised HCAD value of $643,840.46 UPIN
21104MF1ZQ01, Precinct 4.

21-526

25. Recommendation for authorization to issue a purchase order for testing and
inspection services with Geoscience Engineering & Testing in the amount of
$63,500 for the Emerald Forest Road & Drainage Improvements Brandywine Oaks Subdivision, Job No. 20/0366, Precinct 3.

21-527

26. 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 7601 ½ Breen Drive
(intersection of Tanyard Creek Boulevard at Breen Drive) for electrical
power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 4.

21-528

27. Recommendation that the County Judge execute a service outlet location
statement for installation with CenterPoint Energy and authorize the County
Auditor to pay monthly utility bills at 9415 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX
77379, which is to include all deposits/fees of transferring existing utility
services, Precinct 4.

21-529

28. Recommendation for authorization to retain financial surety for development
project and repair and maintain infrastructure for Bridgeland Development,
LP, a Maryland Limited Partnership, in the amount of $3,340 for Bridgeland
Parkland Village, Sec 17, Precinct 3.

21-530

29. Recommendation for authorization to retain financial surety for development
project and repair and maintain infrastructure for Bridgeland Development,
LP, a Maryland Limited Partnership, in the amount of $3,130 for Bridgeland
Parkland Village, Sec 3, Precinct 3.

21-531

30. Recommendation for authorization to retain financial surety for development
project and repair and maintain infrastructure for Bridgeland Development,
LP, a Maryland Limited Partnership, in the amount of $2,160 for Bridgeland
Summit Point Crossing Street Dedication, Sec 4, Precinct 3.

21-532

31. Recommendation for authorization to retain financial surety for development
project and repair and maintain infrastructure for D.R. Horton-Texas, LTD., a
Texas Limited Partnership, in the amount of $2,120 for Jasmine Heights, Sec
11, Precinct 3.

21-533

32. Recommendation for authorization to retain financial surety for development
project and repair and maintain infrastructure for The Woodlands Land
Development Company, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership, in the amount of
$2,250 for The Woodlands Creekside Park West, Sec 43, Precinct 4.

21-534

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33. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an agreement with AKV
Consultants, LLC in the amount of $18,426 for Professional Engineering and
related services to construct Dell Dale Street Sidewalk from Woodforest
Drive to 510 Dell Dale Street located in Precinct 2, (UPIN 21102MF1Q801).

21-535

34. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an agreement with Aurora
Technical Services, LLC in the amount of $22,951 for Professional
Engineering and related services to construct Cypress Place Subdivision for
Emerald Forest Road and Drainage Improvements located in Precinct 3
(UPIN 19103N303002).

21-536

35. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an agreement with Klotz
Strategies, LLC with a retainer fee of $100 and an approval of funds not to
exceed $300,000 for Personal On-Call services as may be needed in
connection with various projects located in Precinct 3.

21-537

36. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an addendum to an
agreement with Gradient Group, LLC in the amount of $143,950 to increase
the limit of appropriation available in order that the County Engineer may
authorize the Engineer to perform further Professional Engineering services
to provide improvements to Grant Road 2 from Spring Cypress Road to
Shaw Road, located in Precinct 4, (UPIN 19104MF10401).

21-538

37. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an addendum to an
agreement with I. S. Engineers, LLC to in the amount of $248,372 to increase
the limit of appropriation available in order that the County Engineer may
authorize the Engineer to perform further Professional Engineering services
to provide improvements to Holderrieth Road Drainage Improvements
Project located in Precinct 4, (UPIN 18104MF0R901).

21-539

38. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an agreement with
CivilTech Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $144,834 for Professional
Engineering and related services to construct Gessner Road located in
Precinct 4, (UPIN 18104MF0R801).

21-540

39. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an addendum to an
agreement with David Ambrose, MAI in the amount of $200,000.00, to
increase the amount of funds available for the issuance of purchase orders as
requested by the County Engineer for On-Call Real Estate Appraisal Services
to perform tract appraisals in connection with various County programs,
Countywide.

21-541

40. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an agreement with Terracon
Consultants, Inc. with a retainer fee of $100 and an approval of funds not to
exceed $100,000 for Professional On-Call Engineering and Environmental
services as may be needed in connection with various projects in Harris
County, Countywide.

21-542

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41. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an addendum to an
agreement with Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ and Associates, Inc. d/b/a EHRA
in the amount of $485,000, to increase the limit of appropriation available in
order that the County Engineer may authorize the Engineer to perform further
Professional On-Call Engineering and Associated Planning Services to
develop a Multimodal Major Thoroughfare Plan for Harris County,
Countywide.

21-543

42. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an addendum to an
agreement with Asakura Robinson Company LLC in the amount of $136,185
to increase the limit of appropriation available in order that the County
Engineer may authorize the Landscape Architect to perform further
Professional Landscape Architecture and Engineering services to provide a
Transportation Equity Plan located at several locations, Countywide.

21-544

43. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Texas Pride
Utilities, LLC., for Sanitary Sewer System Construction - W. Lorino St. 2018, a deduction of $7,000.00, Job No. 18/0315-3, PO No. 0000011550,
Precinct 1.

21-545

44. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with C.F. McDonald
Electric, Inc., for Sylvan Beach Pavilion Storm Water Back-Up Pump
System, no change to the contract amount, adding 90 calendar days, Job No.
20/0255-1, PO No. 0000020610, Precinct 2.

21-546

45. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with ECM Construction,
LLC for final construction of Repairs/Replacement of Concrete Pavement,
Curbs, Driveways, Sidewalks & Related Items, no change in the contract
amount, Job No. 19/0059-1, PO No. 0000010151, Precinct 2.

21-547

46. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with DL Meacham, LP,
for James Driver Inclusive Project Expansion - 2019, an addition of
$10,825.50, Job No. 20/0067-5, PO No. 0000012420, Precinct 2.

21-548

47. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Dunhill
Development & Construction, for Cypress Hill Tax Office Build-out, an
addition of $24,038.56, adding 45 calendar days, Job No. 20/0086-3, PO No.
0000014434, Precinct 4.

21-549

48. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Republic Masonry
& Fencing, LLC., for Entry Monuments at Meyer Park and Mathews Park 2019, no change to the contract amount, adding 155 calendar days, Job No.
19/0347-1, PO No. 0000010591, Precinct 4.

21-550

49. Recommendation by the County Engineer that Commissioners Court Grant
Authorization to Execute an Encroachment Agreement between Harris
County and Air Products, LLC in Connection with the Bay Area Park, UPIN
21102MF1QH01, Precinct 2.

21-551

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50. Recommendation by the County Engineer to Proceed with Public Notice for
the Revision of a Subdivision Plat to be called DREAMLAND PLACE
SECTION 2 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 3 under Local Government Code
232.009(c-1) and Designate the March 30, 2021 Commissioners Court
meeting as a Public Meeting for Consideration of the Replat Application,
Precinct 2.

21-553

51. Recommendation for authorization to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
Airline Improvement District, regarding the leverage funding of the East
Lorino Street Water Distribution and Sanitary Sewer Systems Project, a
Harris County Community Services Approved Community Development
Block Grant Funded Project, Precinct 1.

21-554

52. Recommendation for authorization to execute a Preliminary Engineering
Services Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company to review plans
for replacing three existing concrete crossing surfaces at Westfield Loop
Road at milepost 214.97, UPIN 21101MF1NU01, Precinct 1.

21-555

53. Recommendation for authorization to execute an Agreement between Harris
County and Union Pacific Railroad Company to review plans for replacing
two existing concrete crossing surfaces and relocate one gate at Humble
Westfield Road at milepost 214.74, UPIN 21101MF1NU01, Precinct 1.

21-556

54. Recommendation for authorization to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal
Agreement with City of Baytown to construct roadway along John Martin
Road from south of IH-10 to south of Hunt Road and all related
appurtenances, UPIN 21102MF22401, Precinct 2.

21-557

55. Recommendation for authorization to execute a Submerged Storm Sewer
System Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No.458 for
Elyson Square Way and Elyson Center Drive Street Dedication, Precinct 3.

21-558

56. Recommendation for authorization to execute a Submerged Storm Sewer
System Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No.171 for
Elyson Square Way and Elyson Center Drive Street Dedication, Precinct 3.

21-559

57. Recommendation for authorization to execute an agreement with State of
Texas by and between the Texas Department of Transportation for the design
and construction of a right turn lane from south bound Spring Cypress Road
into the US 290 west bound frontage road development in Cypress, UPIN
201033021704, Precinct 3.

21-560

58. Recommendation for authorization to execute a Submerged Storm Sewer
System Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 1 for
Lakes at Creekside, Sec 7, Precinct 4.

21-561

59. Recommendation for authorization to execute a Submerged Storm Sewer
System Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 1 for
Lakes at Creekside, Sec 11, Precinct 4.

21-562

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60. Recommendation for authorization to execute a Partnership Agreement with
State of Texas by and between the Texas Department of Transportation for
the preliminary engineering and environmental review for a railroad grade
separation on Hamblen Road, from SL 494 to Laurel Springs Lane, UPIN
17104MF0P901, Precinct 4.

21-563

61. Recommendation by the County Engineer that Commissioners Court approve
the Bridgeland Prairieland Village Design Manual, Precinct 3.

21-564

62. Recommendation for approval of plat Anderson Lake Sec 1 with a financial
surety in the amount of $4,325.00. Consultant, BENCHMARK
ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Precinct 1.

21-567

63. Recommendation for approval of plat Silver Springs Sec 3 with a financial
surety in the amount of $4,080.00. Consultant, MILLER SURVEY GROUP,
Precinct 1.

21-568

64. Recommendation for approval of plat Silver Springs West Richey Road
Street Dedication Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,020.00.
Consultant, MILLER SURVEY GROUP, Precinct 1.

21-569

65. Recommendation for approval of plat Aquaworld Estates. Consultant,
OWENS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LLC, Precinct 3.

21-570

66. Recommendation for approval of plat Elyson Sec 21 Amending Plat No 1,
Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3.

21-571

67. Recommendation for approval of plat Madden Real Estate Kermier Reserve.
Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 3.

21-572

68. Recommendation for approval of plat Towne Lake Reserves at Cypress
North Houston. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3.

21-573

69. Recommendation for approval of plat Winward Sec 4 with a financial surety
in the amount of $2,365.00. Consultant, ELEVATION LAND SOLUTIONS,
Precinct 3.

21-574

70. Recommendation for approval of plat Balmoral Park Lakes East Water Well.
Consultant, JONES | CARTER, Precinct 4.

21-575

71. Recommendation for approval of plat Hampton Park Apartments. Consultant,
WINDROSE, Precinct 4.

21-576

72. Recommendation for approval of plat Harris County Mud No 49 Mitigation
Reserve. Consultant, BENCHMARK ENGINEERING CORPORATION,
Precinct 4.

21-577

73. Recommendation for approval of plat Rhodes Meadow Business Park.
Consultant, HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 4.

21-578

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74. Recommendation for approval of plat Telge Road Business Park. Consultant,
HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 4.

21-579

75. Recommendation by the County Engineer and the Executive Director of the
Harris County Flood Control District that Commissioners Court approve the
Joint Funding Structure between Harris County and the Flood Control
District for the Kowis Street Improvements Project related to drainage
improvements to reduce flooding risks. HCFCD Bond ID Z-04, Project ID
P118-00-00-HC005, Precinct 2.

21-604

Flood Control District
76. 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.

21-483

77. Authorization to execute an agreement for engineering services with Johnson,
Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., to provide environmental engineering services
for review and update of the design criteria for water quality features
associated with the District’s Policy, Criteria, and Procedure Manual. Funds
are available in the amount of $50,000 with partial encumbrance not to
exceed $75,000 (Project ID Z100-00-00-Y083, Agreement No. 2021-119,
County-wide).

21-484

78. Authorization to execute amendment no. 3 to agreement for engineering
services with Halff Associates, Inc. in the additional amount of $118,920 to
perform additional design, bidding, and construction phase engineering
services to replace the Buffalo Speedway bridge over Brays Bayou, HCFCD
Unit D100-00-00 (Brays Bayou Watershed, Project ID D100-00-00-B026,
Agreement No. 2017-109, Precinct 1).

21-485

79. Authorization for the County Judge to execute a right of entry license for
construction laydown area on Mason Parcel with the City of Houston to
provide for the right to enter the property and have the necessary access over,
across, on, upon, and along the property to rehabilitate the South 75th Street
bridge, located at South 75th Street and Brays Bayou. (Brays Bayou
Watershed, Bond ID C-11, Project ID D100-00-00-B047, Agreement No.
2020-140, Precinct 2).

21-486

80. Authorization to execute an agreement for professional services with Moore
Archeological Consulting, Inc. to provide archeological and environmental
consulting services in support of the White Oak Bayou Federal Flood
Damage Reduction Project Channel Modifications Discrete Segment 105,
White Oak Bayou from Hollister Street to FM 1960. Funds are available in
the amount of $75,000 with partial encumbrance not to exceed $300,000.
(White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-14, Project ID E100-00-00-E005,
Agreement No. 2021-113, Precinct 4).

21-487

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81. Authorization to Negotiate an agreement for engineering services with HR
Green, Inc., to provide design, bidding, and construction phase engineering
services in support of a detention basin project at Anderson Road and
HCFCD Unit C144-00-00. (Sims Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-95, Project
ID C144-00-00-E001, Agreement No. 2021-134, Precinct 1).

21-488

82. Authorization to negotiate an agreement for engineering services with IDS
Engineering Group, Inc., to provide design, bidding, and construction phase
engineering services in support of channel improvements on HCFCD Unit
C147-00-00. (Sims Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-09, Project ID
C147-00-00-E001, Agreement No. 2021-133, Precinct 1).

21-489

83. Authorization to negotiate an interlocal agreement for a partnership project
with the San Jacinto River Authority, City of Humble, Texas, The
Woodlands Municipal Utility District No. 1, Montgomery County Municipal
Utility District No. 7, Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 46,
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 60, and
Harris-Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District No. 386 for a
feasibility study and conceptual design on the Spring Creek Watershed Flood
Control Reservoirs at HCFCD Unit J100-00-00. (Spring Creek Watershed,
Bond ID C-118, Project ID J100-00-00-P003, Agreement No. 2021-137,
Precincts 3 and 4).

21-490

84. Approval of Change in Contract No. 2 with Ceres Environmental Services,
Inc., for the Aldine-Westfield Stormwater Detention Basin - Phase I resulting
in no changes to the contract amount. (Greens Bayou Watershed, Bond ID
C-33, Project ID P500-04-00-E004, Job No. 19/0017-02, Precinct 1,
Purchase Order P318289).

21-491

85. Authorization to correct two authorizations to negotiate on the December 15,
2020, agenda and two agreements on the February 9, 2021, agenda for Cox
McLain and HTS, Inc, from Discrete Segment 106 to Discrete Segment 104
(Project ID E100-00-00-E006, Agreement Nos. 2021-104 and 2021-105).

21-493

86. Authorization to fund Wage Rate Compliance Services provide by Harris
County through the Harris County Construction Division projects at a cost
not to exceed $45,678.

21-494

87. Request for authorization to reclassify a certain position effective February
27, 2021.

21-646

Toll Road Authority

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88. Recommendation for approval of an amendment to an engineering services
agreement, dated September 25, 2018 between Modjeski and Masters, Inc.,
formerly Summit Engineering Group, Inc., to increase compensation and
payment in the amount of $250,000, amend the time and performance,
delivery of notices, certificate of interested parties, replace the
indemnification, and add historically underutilized business requirements to
provide bridge design engineering services for two direct connectors between
the Grand Parkway (SH 99) and Tomball Tollway (SH 249) interchange in
Precinct 4.

21-403

89. Recommendation that the court authorize assignment of agreement from
Summit Engineering Group, Inc., to Modjeski and Masters, Inc., to provide
bridge design engineering services for two direct connectors between the
Grand Parkway (SH-99) and Tomball Tollway (SH-249) interchange in
Precinct 4.

21-405

90. Recommendation for authorization to decree that the Installation of
High-Mast Illumination between IH-69S and US-290 project serves a public
purpose and public necessity requiring that the Real Property Division be
directed to acquire identified tracts, with a combined total acreage of
undeveloped land of less than 0.02 acres, using eminent domain if necessary
in Precincts 3 and 4.

21-406

91. Recommendation for authorization to continue annual overtime payment for
construction zone traffic control, lane closure traffic control, DWI
enforcement, aggressive driving enforcement, reckless driving enforcement,
and toll enforcement on the toll road system at an approximate cost of $3.5
million for FY 2021-22.

21-407

92. Recommendation for authorization to seek bids for a three week period
beginning February 26, 2021, for heavy highway, drainage, and bridge
maintenance on the Toll Road Authority’s roadway in Precinct 4.

21-437

Budget Management
93. The court is requested to consider the following payments for 2021 annual
membership dues for various organizations.

21-451

94. Transmittal of a list of all County contract patrol agreements effective March
1, 2021 and request budget adjustments for law enforcement agencies based
on net additions or subtractions to the number of contracted officers.

21-452

95. Request for approval to renew the lease of parking spaces at certain garages
with REEF Parking for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 at an
approximate annual cost of $106,500.

21-472

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96. 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 $84,475 and four workers compensation recoveries in the
total amount of $3,013; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in
the amount of $14,469; denial of 74 claims for damages; and transmittal of
claims for damages received during the period ending February 16, 2021.

21-473

97. Request for approval to reduce commercial paper funding for the Office of
Elections Administrator voting machines project in the decreased amount of
$43 million for a total CP funding of $11 million.

21-479

98. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for
the Harris County Asset Management Program Phase I project in the amount
of $900,000.

21-497

99. Transmittal of investment transactions and maturities for the period of
January 31-February 15, 2021.

21-501

100. Request for approval of Commercial Paper Policies and Procedures.

21-503

101. Request for approval of the Diversity and Inclusion Policy for debt issuances
of Harris County.

21-504

102. Request for approval of the Harris County Debt Management Policy.

21-505

103. Request for approval of the Harris County Financial Management Product
Policy in accordance with Texas Government Code 1371.056(1).

21-507

104. Request for approval of the Post Issuance Compliance Policy for tax-exempt
bonds and obligations issued by Harris County.

21-508

105. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest.

21-509

106. Request for approval to transfer an Economic Development position,
associated budget, and equipment to the Department of Economic Equity and
Opportunity effective February 27, 2021.

21-510

107. Request for approval of an annual agreement for economic development
services for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 between the
County and Women Contractors Association.

21-511

108. Request for approval of an annual agreement for economic development
services for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 between the
County and Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership.

21-512

109. Request for approval of an annual agreement for economic development
services for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 between the
County and Baytown-West Chambers Economic Development Foundation.

21-513

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110. Request for approval of an annual agreement for economic development
services for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 between the
County and Economic Alliance-Houston Port Region.

21-514

111. Request for approval of an annual agreement for economic development
services for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 between the
County and Emancipation Economic Development Council.

21-515

112. Request for approval of an annual agreement for economic development
services for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 between the
County and Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation.

21-516

113. Request for approval of an annual agreement for economic development
services for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 between the
County and Houston Area Urban League.

21-517

114. Request for approval of an annual agreement for economic development
services for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 between the
County and Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

21-518

115. Request for approval of an annual agreement for economic development
services for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 between the
County and Houston Minority Supplier Development Council.

21-519

116. Request for approval of an annual agreement for economic development
services for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 between the
County and Katy Area Economic Development Council.

21-520

117. Request for approval of an annual agreement for economic development
services for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 between the
County and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Houston.

21-521

118. Request for approval of an annual agreement for economic development
services for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 between the
County and Lone Star College.

21-522

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

21-523

120. Request for approval of new positions associated with budget requests that
were approved and funded in the FY 2021-22 budget.

21-524

121. Request for approval to expand the Waiver of Employee health and related
benefits to Harris County employees who are current active military
reservists and covered by TRICARE. Currently, Harris County retired
military personnel have the option to opt out of Harris County health and
related benefits. This request is to allow Harris County employees that are
active military reservists and covered by TRICARE to voluntarily waive their
County benefits.

21-620

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Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
122. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the 2021-2022 Harris
County Legislative Platform and Agenda.

21-312

Commissioners Court's Analyst's Office
123. Transmittal of memo addressing the Precinct One request for an assessment
of best practices for developing Climate Action Plans.

21-458

Universal Services
124. Request for approval to transfer an additional position and employee,
including associated budget and accrued time balances to the Harris County
Sheriff’s Department as part of the Emergency Preparedness and Response
transition plan approved in Commissioners Court on November 10, 2020.

21-459

125. Request for authorization to destroy records that have met the retention
period specified in the Harris County Records Control Schedule adopted
December 10, 2019.

21-601

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

21-609

Public Health Services
127. Request for authorization to accept monetary donations, received from
various donors, into the shelter’s donation fund.

21-457

Community Services
128. Request approval of amendments to the Harris County 2020, 2017 and 2015
Annual Action Plans.

21-448

129. Request approval of a Resolution of Support for the proposed Cole Creek
Estates Senior Apartments, located in Precinct 4, a 9% Housing Tax Credit
Affordable Housing Project.

21-495

130. Transmittal of a report on the Disaster Recovery Owner Housing programs
through February 14, 2021.

21-499

131. Request approval of an Amendment to the 2015 Floods Non-Housing
Agreement with Texas General Land Office to amend the contract to increase
the amount of the grant award by $855,000 in Community Development
Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds and amend the contract termination
date from February 10, 2021 to August 31, 2021.

21-502

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132. Request approval of an agreement with the City of Humble for the Humble
Fire Station Project utilizing Program Year 2017 Community Development
Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Harvey Round 1 funds in the amount of
$4,523,500.

21-506

133. Transmittal of a report regarding down payment and closing cost to county
residents for the period covering January 1-31, 2021.

21-608

Constables
134. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of changes to the lists of
regular deputies and reserve officers with oaths and statements of officer.

21-610

135. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for authorization to accept a donation
of a Police K-9 and clarification of a request approved in Commissioners
Court on December 15, 2020.

21-612

136. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for authorization to accept a donation
of two Police K-9s and clarification of a request approved in Commissioners
Court on October 27, 2020.

21-613

137. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for authorization to retire a canine
from active service and transfer to handler.

21-614

138. Request by the Constables of Precincts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 for approval of
required positions, related equipment, vehicle allowances where applicable,
law enforcement renewals, amendments, agreements, and cancellations with
various civic and homeowner associations and other entities.

21-615

139. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval of nine positions for law
enforcement and public safety services for the segment of the toll road in the
Constable’s precinct with the salaries, benefits, and procurement of any
associated equipment being funded by the Toll Road Authority.

21-616

140. Request for approval of a fee schedule for the previously approved Boarding
Home Regulations.

21-415

141. Request for approval of required positions, related equipment, vehicle
allowances where applicable, law enforcement renewals, amendments,
agreements, and cancellations with various civic and homeowner associations
and other entities.

21-417

142. Request for approval to terminate a law enforcement agreement with The
Commons of Lake Houston Property Owners Association, Inc., effective
March 3, 2021.

21-420

143. Request for authorization to accept from Contemporary Glass the donation of
frosted glass for an office wall.

21-421

Sheriff

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County Clerk
144. Transmittal of the minutes for the August 25, 2020 regular meeting of the
Harris County Commissioners Court.

21-461

District Clerk
145. Transmittal of a certified copy of an order from the Board of District Judges
approving the County Auditor's budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22.

21-462

146. Transmittal of a certified copy of an order from the Board of District Judges
approving court reporters annual compensation for FY 2021-22.

21-463

County Attorney
147. Request for approval of orders authorizing legal action and litigation
expenses in connection with various cases including those in Justice of the
Peace Court 1.2, various County and District Courts, a case in the Fifth
Circuit Court of Appeals, and a Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission case.

21-464

148. Request for approval of an order authorizing execution of settlement
agreement between the County and the City of Humble for any and all past,
present, and future losses incurred as a result of the Harris County’s use of
the City of Humble’s facilities.

21-466

149. Request for approval of an order authorizing settlement in connection with a
case in the 295th District Court.

21-468

Justice Administration Department
150. Transmittal of a memo regarding supporting analysis of crime statistics, bail
reform and violence prevention.

21-455

Community Supervision & Corrections
151. Request for approval for the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order in
the amount of $49,500 to Premier Parking to renew the lease of 25 parking
spaces at 1311 Preston for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-621

Justices of the Peace
152. Request by Justice of the Peace 3.1 for approval of a part-time position
effective February 27, 2021 to help alleviate the caseload of the court.

21-565

153. Request by Justice of the Peace 7.1 for authorization to reclassify a position
effective February 27, 2021.

21-566

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

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February 26, 2021

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

21-619

156. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to accept from the U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services partial grant funds in the amount of
$5,585,979, with no required cash match, for the FY 2021 Ryan White Part A
Formula & Supplemental Program.

21-583

157. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to submit an application
to the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists for grant funds in the
amount of $10,000, with no required match, for the Data Science Team
Training Program.

21-584

158. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to submit an application
to the American Public Health Association for grant funds in the amount of
$86,826, with no required match, for the APHA/Injury and Violence
Prevention Program.

21-585

159. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to accept from the
National Association of County and City Health Officials grant funds in the
amount of $25,000 with no required match, for the NACCHO/LHD
Healthcare-Associated Infections & Antibiotic Resistance Project.

21-586

160. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to accept from the U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services renewal grant funds in the amount
of $430,630, with no required match, for the FY 2021-22 Ending the HIV
Epidemic/A Plan for America Program.

21-587

161. Request by Community Services for authorization to submit an application to
the U.S. Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of
$4,014,324, with a required cash match of $609,700, for the FY 2019
Houston Urbanized Area Formula Program.

21-588

162. Request by Community Services for authorization to accept from the
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries grant funds in the amount of
$220,513, with no required match, for the FY 2021 Utility and Rental
Assistance Program.

21-589

163. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for authorization to submit an
application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant
funds in the amount of $10,980, with no required cash match, for the FY
2021-22 Rifle Resistant Body Armor Program.

21-590

164. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for authorization to submit an
application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant
funds in the amount of $74,153, with no required cash match, for the FY
2022 Digital Forensic Unit Program.

21-591

Grants

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165. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for authorization to submit an
application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant
funds in the amount of $97,831, with a required in-kind match of $24,477,
for the FY 2022 Domestic Violence Deputy Program.

21-592

166. Request by the Sheriff for authorization to submit an application to the Office
of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of
$269,212, with a required cash match of $89,737, for the FY 2022 Freedom
Project.

21-593

167. Request by the Sheriff for authorization to submit an application to the Office
of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of
$225,000, with no required cash match, for the FY 2022 Operation North
Star Program.

21-594

168. Request by the Sheriff for authorization to submit an application to the Office
of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of
$69,000, with no required cash match, for the FY 2022 Crime Scene Unit
Equipment Program.

21-595

169. Request by the Sheriff for authorization to accept an amendment to an
agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council to increase the
discretionary match by an additional $195,000 for the FY 2019-21 Motorist
Assistance Program and Incident Management Unit Freeway Surveillance
Program.

21-596

170. Request by the Managed Assigned Counsel for approval of 10 grant funded
positions effective February 27, 2021 for the Managed Assigned Counsel
Program.

21-597

171. Request by the County Judge for authorization to submit applications to the
Office of the Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division for grant funds in
the total amount of $1,712,303, with no required cash match, for the FY 2022
HC-Air Unit Operations Section, Marine Unit ROV, SWAT Unit Equipment
and Training, Bomb Unit Equipment, Mobile Command Post Upgrades, SRG
Equipment, and Pollution Control Air Sensor Alert programs.

21-598

172. Request by the County Judge for authorization to accept from the U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services allocated grant funds in the amount
of $509,155, with no required cash match, for the Ryan White Planning
Council's Office of Support portion of the FY 2021 Ryan White Part-A
Formula & Supplemental Program.

21-599

173. Request by the County Judge for authorization to extend two grant funded
positions to February 28, 2022 for the State Homeland Security Grant
Program.

21-600

Auditor

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174. Request for approval of audited claims.

21-424

175. Transmittal of certification of supplemental estimates of revenue received for
various funds and grants.

21-425

Treasurer
176. Request for authorization to establish a bank account for the Constable of
Precinct 5.

21-469

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

21-475

178. Request for approval of HCAD quarterly payments.

21-580

Purchasing
179. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Adapco, Inc. from the
competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair parts, and/or services for
Monitor IV, ULV Monitoring System for the period of March 1, 2021
through February 28, 2022.

21-317

180. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Lonestar Prestress
Manufacturing, Inc. from the competitive bid requirements for equipment for
Static Cast Prestressed Concrete sports lighting poles for the period of March
1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-318

181. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Brookside Equipment
Sales from the competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair parts,
and/or service for Tiger ditchers and mowers for the period of March 1, 2021
through February 28, 2022.

21-319

182. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Bloomberg Finance L.P.
from the competitive bid requirements for subscription for the Bloomberg
Terminal for the period of March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-321

183. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to SS&C Technologies, Inc.
from the competitive bid requirements for maintenance, support, and/or
warranty for DBC Debt Manager Software for the period of March 1, 2021
through February 28, 2022.

21-323

184. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Banks Environmental
Data - A Division of The Banks Group from the competitive bid
requirements for access to Custom Database for the Banks Environmental
Data Hazmat Database of Federal and State environmental records for the
period of March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-324

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February 26, 2021

185. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to CovertTrack Group from
the competitive bid requirements for sales, maintenance, support, & warranty
for CovertTrack Mapping product, CovertTrack Stealth lV, and Recon 2
Tracking devices with LE GPS tracking service for the period of March 1,
2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-326

186. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Online Computer Library
CTR Inc. from the competitive bid requirements for content access,
maintenance, support & warranty for WorldShare Metadata, OCLC
Cataloging, CONTENTdm, and WebDewey services for the period of March
1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-327

187. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to EBSCO Information
Services from the competitive bid requirements for sales, hosting,
maintenance, support & warranty for Novelist Complete: Novelist Plus,
Novelist K-8 Plus, Novelist Select 7 LibraryAware via the EBSCOhost®
proprietary search platform for the period of March 1, 2021 through February
28, 2022.

21-331

188. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to JobScience from the
competitive bid requirements for software sales, maintenance, support &
warranty for TalentPath ATS software for the period of March 1, 2021
through February 28, 2022.

21-332

189. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to LeadsOnline from the
competitive bid requirements for software, maintenance, support & services
to operate and maintain an electronic reporting and criminal investigation
system for the period of March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-333

190. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to LexisNexis Online
Research Products and Services from the competitive bid requirements for
sales, maintenance, support & warranty for Lexis Advance Including Patron
Access, Lexis for Microsoft Office, Litigation Profile Suite, SmartLinx
Public Records Reports, and Courtlink for the period of March 1, 2021
through February 28, 2022.

21-334

191. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Carrier Commercial
Services from the competitive bid requirements for repair parts, and/or
service for applied commercial parts sales and replacement for 16 series
absorption, 19 &17 series centrifugal and 23 series screw chillers and carrier
CCN controls for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-335

192. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Johnson Controls from
the competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair parts, and/or service
& warranty for installation, texting product sales and inspection of all
Simplex Fire Alarm Equipment for the period of March 1, 2021-February
28, 2022.

21-336

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February 26, 2021

193. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Associated Supply Co., Inc.
(ASCO) from the competitive bid requirements for OEM Sales, repair parts,
and/or services for CASE construction equipment for the period of March 1,
2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-339

194. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Associated Supply Co., Inc.
(ASCO) from the competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair parts,
and/or service & warranty for Gradall equipment for the period of March 1,
2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-341

195. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Industrial Disposal Supply
Co. from the competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair parts, and/or
service & warranty for Tymco regenerative air sweepers for the period of
March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-342

196. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Kinloch Equipment &
Supply, Inc. from the competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair
parts, and/or service & warranty for Vactor Sewer cleaning equipment for the
period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-343

197. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Neopost from the
competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for
any Neopost products for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-344

198. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Pitney Bowes from the
competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair parts, and/or service for
all Pitney Bowes products under warranty for the period of March 1, 2021 February 28, 2022.

21-345

199. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Southwest Solution Group,
Inc. from the competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair parts, and/or
service for all Mega Star powered files products and Kardex Remstar
products for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-346

200. Request for approval of sole source exemption to CML Security, LLC from
the competitive bid requirements for maintenance and upgrades for Software
created by MCFSA, LTD dba Argle Security Group for the period of March
1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-347

201. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Johnson Control, Inc. from
the competitive bid requirements equipment, repair parts, and/or service for
York air-conditioning equipment over 50 ton capacity for the period of
March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-348

202. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Axon Enterprise, Inc. from
the competitive bid requirements for equipment, accessories for All TASER
X-26 stun guns, and TASER stun gun cartridges for the period of March 1,
2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-349

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February 26, 2021

203. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Darr Equipment Co. from
the competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair parts, and/or service
& warranty for Caterpillar Forklift equipment for the period of March 1, 2021
- February 28, 2022.

21-350

204. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Cummins - Allison Corp.
from the competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair parts, service for
Cummins Jet Scan Currency Scanners and JetSort Coin Sorter/Counters for
the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-351

205. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to LexisNexis Online
Research Products and Services from the competitive bid requirements for
sales, maintenance, support & warranty for LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL
Inc., online research products and services for the period of March 1, 2021
through February 28, 2022.

21-352

206. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Durisol, LTD from the
competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair parts, and/or service
Durisol replacement panels, post facing, piers, caps, wail stain and repair kits
barriers for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-353

207. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to CaseWorthy, Inc. from
the competitive bid requirements for maintenance, support and/or warranty
for the Empowered Solutions Group, Inc. (ESG)/Empowered Case
Management (ECM) Software for the period of March 1, 2021 through
February 28, 2022.

21-354

208. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to CaseWorthy, Inc. from
the competitive bid requirements for maintenance, support and/or warranty
for Hurricane Harvey Buy-Out Portal & Associated Services for the period of
March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-355

209. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Baker & Taylor Inc. from
the competitive bid requirements for sales, maintenance & support and/or
warranty for CollectionHQ Subscription Service for the period of March 1,
2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-356

210. Request for approval of sole source exemption to HDP LTD. from the
competitive bid requirements for equipment repair parts, and/or service and
warranty for Trane Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Air Conditioning
Equipment for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-357

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February 26, 2021

211. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Networkfleet from the
competitive bid requirements for sales, maintenance & support and/or
warranty for the Verizon Global Positioning System (GPS) and Diagnostic
Tracking of Vehicles solution that includes 5500 Series GPS Diagnostics,
Heavy Duty 6 or 9 pin/ Light Duty OBD Harness, and Verizon Wireless
airtime for the GPS units for the period of March 1, 2021 through February
28, 2022.

21-358

212. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to QuickBase from the
competitive bid requirements for sales & renewals, maintenance & support
and/or warranty for QuickBase Premier and Quickbase Platform for the
period of March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-359

213. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Courthouse Direct.com,
Inc. from the competitive bid requirements for sales, maintenance & support
and/or warranty for TheCourthouseDirect.com Advanced Geo INDEX
License for the period of March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-360

214. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Thermo King of Houston
from the competitive bid requirements for equipment repair parts, and/or
service & warranty for transport refrigeration and bus air conditioning units
for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-361

215. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to TransUnion from the
competitive bid requirements for sales, maintenance & support and/or
warranty for TLOxp Online Investigative Services for the period of March 1,
2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-362

216. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Swagit Productions, LLC
from the competitive bid requirements for sales and maintenance, training, &
support for Professional multimedia services for the period of March 1, 2021
through February 28, 2022.

21-363

217. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Synaptec Software, Inc.
from the competitive bid requirements for sales, maintenance, training, &
support and/or warranty for LawBase and all integrations for the period of
March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-364

218. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to AT&T Corp. from the
competitive bid requirements for data, analytical personnel, and equipment
for Identification and Analysis of Proprietary AT&T Telecommunications
Data for the period of March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-365

219. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Cybertech Inc. from the
competitive bid requirements for equipment repair parts, and service for
M825T Direct Thermal Toll Receipt Printers for the period of March 1, 2021
- February 28, 2022.

21-366

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February 26, 2021

220. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Trillium Software, Inc.
from the competitive bid requirements for software license maintenance &
support, and/or warranty for the Data Quality Software Application for the
period of March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.

21-367

221. Request for authorization for removal of inventory items listed on Auditor’s
Form 3351.

21-368

222. Request for approval of a renewal option with Wolters Kluwer Financial
Services, Inc. for audit management and electronic work paper software
solution for the Auditor’s Office for the period of 02/27/2021 - 02/26/2022 at
a cost of $39,394 (170320).

21-369

223. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Nextdoor.com from the
competitive bid requirements for advertising services for electronic
messaging and alerts related to EZ Tag Accounts for the period of March 1,
2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-370

224. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Ford Motor Company-Ford
Fleet Care, Ford Customer Svc Div., from the competitive bid requirements
for repair parts and service & warranty for centralized QFC billing for Ford
vehicles for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-371

225. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Johnson Control, Inc. from
the competitive bid requirements for equipment repair parts, and/or service
for Mestasys Building Autonation System for the period of March 1, 2021 February 28, 2022.

21-372

226. Request for approval of sole source exemption to Vanguard Truck Center of
Houston from the competitive bid requirements for equipment, repair parts,
and/or service for Mack Trucks manufactured by Mack Trucks, Inc. for the
period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-373

227. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to LexisNexis Mathew
Bender from the competitive bid requirement for all texts published by
LexisNexis Mathew Bender for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28,
2022.

21-374

228. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to CorrecTek from the
competitive bid requirements for maintenance for electronic medical record
system for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-375

229. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to ContentActive, LLC from
the competitive bid requirements for maintenance and upgraded, software,
and warranty for Election ePollBooks (Phase III).

21-376

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230. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to FileOnQ Inc. from the
competitive bid requirements for software, maintenance and support,
upgrades integration of the EvidenceonQ System for the period of March 1,
2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-377

231. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Foray Technologies from
the competitive bid requirements for maintenance, support and upgrades for
Foray Technologies ADAMS Software for the period of March 1, 2021 February 28, 2022.

21-378

232. Request for approval of a solo source exemption to Kronos Incorporated
from the competitive bid requirements for maintenance and upgrade of
Kronos equipment and software for the period of March 1, 2021 - February
28, 2022.

21-379

233. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Shiftwise from the
competitive bid requirements for software updates, maintenance, and support
of the Veristaff System for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-380

234. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Gale Cengage Learning
from the competitive bid requirements for all titles published by Thorndike
Press, a division of Gale Group, a part of Cengage learning packaged as
standing orders with advertised pricing/discounts for the period of March 1,
2021-February 28, 2022.

21-381

235. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Zoobean Inc. from the
competitive bid requirements for license access & services for cloud
database-hosted transportation software services for the period of March 1,
2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-382

236. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Fujifilm Medical Systems
USA, Inc. from the competitive bid requirements for hardware/software
maintenance, updates and upgrades for Digital Radiography Equipment
manufactured by Fujifilm Medical Systems USA, Inc. for the period of
March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-383

237. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to William S. Hein &
Company, Inc. from the competitive bid requirements for all text and
CD-ROM published by William S. Hein & Company, Inc. and Fred B.
Rothman & Company for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-384

238. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Vertiv from the
competitive bid requirements for maintenance, technical support and
warranty for Liebert Power Products for the period of March 1,
2021-February 28, 2022.

21-385

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February 26, 2021

239. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to World Book Inc. from the
competitive bid requirements for all texts, encyclopedia and dictionaries
published by World Books, Inc. for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28,
2022.

21-386

240. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to NicheVision Forensics,
LLC from the competitive bid requirements for software, maintenance &
support, & warranty for STRmix software for the period of March 1, 2021 February 28, 2022.

21-387

241. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Houston Map Company
from the competitive bid requirements for maps developed specifically for
Harris County requiring proprietary and unique grid overdelays and
copyrighted data for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-388

242. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Ideagen Gael LTD/Orion
House from the competitive bid requirements for maintenance and support
for Q-Pulse Annual for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-389

243. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Cireson from the
competitive bid requirements for software license, maintenance & support,
and/or warranty for the Service Management Software, by Cireson for the
period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-390

244. Request for authorization for transfer of items, advertisement, sale, disposal
of items of no value and release of titles and/or documentation.

21-391

245. Request of approval of a sole source exemption to West Publishing
Corporation d/b/a West, a Thompson Reuters business for product sales,
maintenance & support, and/or warranty for Westlaw Next, CLEAR and
West print products for the period of March 1, 2021- February 28, 2022.

21-392

246. Request for approval of a sole source exemption for ProQuest LLC from the
competitive bid requirements for Online data subscription for Ancestry
Library and O’Reilly for Public Libraries for the period of March 1, 2021 February 28, 2022.

21-393

247. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Correctional Counseling
from the competitive bid requirements for Moral Reconation Therapy
Materials Published by Eagle Wing Books. Inc, for the period of March 1,
2021-February 28, 2022.

21-394

248. Request for approval of award to Health Management Associates, Inc. on the
basis of only proposal and the attached Order(s) authorizing the County
Judge to execute the attached Agreement for Independent Evaluation of the
Kinship Navigator Program for the Harris County Resources for Children and
Adults for the period of February 23, 2021 - February 22, 2022 with one (1)
one-year renewal option (200327).

21-395

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February 26, 2021

249. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to West Publishing
Corporation from the competitive bid requirements for all texts and
CD-ROMS published by West Publishing Corporation, West Group,
WESTLAW and Thomas Reuters for the period of March 1, 2021-February
28, 2022.

21-396

250. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to QIAGEN, Inc. from the
competitive bid requirements for investigation kits, reagents and related
items for QIAsymphony SP Automated Extraction Platform for the period of
March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-397

251. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to CooperSurgical from the
competitive bid requirements for Paragard (intrauterine copper contraceptive)
for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-398

252. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Bibliotheca from the
competitive bid requirements for maintenance, support, and/or warranty for
the 3M Self Check and Detection System Equipment system for the period of
March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-399

253. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Creative Software
Solutions LLC from the competitive bid requirements for enhancements,
development and support services for the EZTransport System for the period
of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-400

254. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Motorola Solutions from
the competitive bid requirement for software/hardware, maintenance, and/or
service warranty for the Motorola SmartZone Astro25 Trunked Radio System
(Digital/Analog) Communication Network Infrastructure for the period of
March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-401

255. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to International Business
Machines Corporation from the competitive bid requirements for software
and maintenance & support for International Business Machines (IBM)
-Tririga Facility Center 8i Software
for the period of March 1,
2021-February 28, 2022.

21-402

256. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Hart InterCivic, Inc. from
the competitive bid requirements for software, hardware, warranty,
maintenance & support for the eState software license, support and
maintenance for the Electronic Voting system for the period of March 1,
2021-February 28, 2022.

21-408

257. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to VOTEC from the
competitive bid requirements for software and maintenance & support for the
VEMACS software System for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28,
2022.

21-409

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February 26, 2021

258. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Tritek Systems Inc. from
the competitive bid requirements for software, accessories, warranty and/or
maintenance & support for the Tritek Duplicate Scanner for Mail-in Ballot
equipment for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-410

259. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Justice Trax, Inc. from
the competitive bid requirements for software, warranty and/ or maintenance
& support for the JusticeTrax LIMS-Plus software, iResults software and
PathAssist software for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-411

260. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to OverDrive from the
competitive bid requirements for License access & sales, maintenance &
support, and/or warranty forOverDrive, Inc. digital content materials for the
period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-412

261. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Midwest Tape, LLC from
the competitive bid requirements for License access & sales, maintenance &
support, and/or warranty for Hoopla digital library service for the period of
March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-413

262. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Environmental Systems
Research Institute from the competitive bid requirements for software,
maintenance & support and/or warranty for ESRI software products for the
period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-414

263. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to Royal 4 systems from the
competitive bid requirements for software, maintenance & support and/or
training for the Warehouse Inventory System Expert (WISE) software suite.

21-416

264. Request for approval of a sole source exemption to emocha Mobile Health,
Inc. from the competitive bid requirements for software, warranty, and/or
maintenance & support and sales of the Video Direct Observed Therapy
(VDOT) that includes a video recording and Transfer application (VRT) and
a Client Management System (CMS)
for the period of March 1,
2021-February 28, 2022.

21-418

265. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for 2-sack cement stabilized
sand for Harris County Precinct 4 - UPIN 21104MF22P01 and that the
project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (210003).

21-447

266. Request for approval of a renewal option with AAA Asphalt Paving Inc., for
asphalt related work at various locations in Precinct 3 for the Office of the
County Engineer for the period of 05/01/2021 - 4/30/2022 at a cost of
$1,200,000, and execution of applicable bonds when received (180085).

21-465

267. Request for approval of an award to TexasChile low bid in the amount of
$278,396 for drainage improvement in the Almeda Heights Subdivision in
Precinct 1, subject to applicable bonds to be received (200342, UPIN
19101MF16101).

21-622

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February 26, 2021

268. Transmittal of renewal for Asana Integrated Medical Group, PC, in the
amount of $296,000 for telepsychiatry services for the period of February 1,
2021-January 31, 2022, and execution of applicable bonds when received.

21-623

269. Request for approval of an award to Aranda Brothers Construction Co., Inc.,
low bid in the amount of $6,010,603 for road reconstruction at
Crosby-Lynchburg (Phase 4) between Thorn Street North and Lochness
Drive for Precinct 2, subject to applicable bonds to be received (210008,
UPIN 18102MF0S701).

21-624

270. Transmittal of notice that a bid for laptops and related items for the Sheriff’s
Office received from Pedicel Group but not recorded on the county bid
tabulation recap presented to Commissioners Court on February 9, 2021 has
been recorded on the bid tabulation recap form.

21-625

271. Request for approval of renewal options with Legacy Community Health
Services, Inc., in the amount of $345,784 for renewal of Ryan White Program
Part-A services for the Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant
Administration Division for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022
(190001).

21-626

272. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative
Purchasing Program, Texas Multiple Award Schedule cooperative program
award to J. Tyler Services, Inc., Debner, and McCoy-Rockford on the basis
of low quote by item and/or group in the total amount of $70,826 for office
furniture for the Institute of Forensic Sciences.

21-627

273. Request for approval to extend a contract with Highlights Electrical for sports
field lighting inspections, maintenance, and related items in Precinct 2 for the
extended period ending February 28, 2021, or until a new contract is in place,
with no increase in pricing (150254, UPIN 14102MF0701).

21-628

274. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
AECOM Technical Services, Inc., in the additional amount of $200,000 to
continue providing engineering and related consulting services to conduct
floodplain mapping for the Flood Control District (180267).

21-629

275. Request for approval of a renewal with SEARCH Homeless Services in the
amount of $221,160 for case management services for the period of March 1,
2021-February 28, 2022, and execution of applicable bonds when received.

21-630

276. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive
bid requirements for Baylor College of Medicine, in the amount of $395,004
for renewal for medical and administrative services at on-site medical clinic
for the Children’s Assessment Center for the period ending December 16,
2021.

21-631

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February 26, 2021

277. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Atkins North America, Inc., in the additional amount of $175,000 to continue
providing engineering and related consulting services to conduct floodplain
mapping for the Flood Control District (180267).

21-632

278. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the additional amount of $170,000 to continue
providing engineering and related consulting services to conduct floodplain
mapping for the Flood Control District (180267).

21-633

279. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Halff Associates, Inc., in the additional amount of $230,000 to continue
providing engineering and related consulting services to conduct floodplain
mapping for the Flood Control District (180267).

21-634

280. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Michael Baker International, Inc., in the additional amount of $193,000 to
continue providing engineering and related consulting services to conduct
floodplain mapping for the Flood Control District (180267).

21-635

281. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc., in the additional amount of $280,000 to
continue providing engineering and related consulting services to conduct
floodplain mapping for the Flood Control District (180267).

21-637

282. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc., in the additional amount of $175,000
to continue providing engineering and related consulting services to conduct
floodplain mapping for the Flood Control District (180267).

21-638

283. Request for approval of an award to SpawGlass Civil Construction, Inc., low
bid in the amount of $849,913 for prefabricated restroom improvement at the
Mercer Botanic Gardens in Precinct 4, subject to applicable bonds to be
received (210006, UPIN 20104MF1A701).

21-639

284. Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize
negotiations with RDLR Architects, Inc., for architectural and/or engineering
services for design and construction of the Sheriff’s Office Complex for the
county, and the county at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations
and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendors if unable to agree to
an executable contract (200272).

21-641

285. Request for approval to extend a contract with Pivot Technology Services
Corp., for storage area network platforms, appliances, and related items for
the Toll Road Authority for the period of March 1-May 31, 2021 or until a
new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (150301).

21-642

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February 26, 2021

286. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements for Google, LLC, in the estimated amount of $60,000 for
electronic messaging and alert services for the Toll Road Authority for the
period of February 23, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-643

287. Request for approval to extend a contract with Holmes Road Recycling Co.,
Inc., for sale of scrap ammunition casings, brass and associated metals for the
Sheriff’s Office for the extended period of April 1-June 30, 2021 or until a
new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (160035).

21-644

288. Transmittal of an interlocal agreement with Texas Southern University in the
amount of $40,000 for independent third party evaluations of the current
safety, operational, and security practices for the period of March 1,
2021-February 28, 2022.

21-645

289. Request for approval of renewal options with Fibertown Houston, LLC, for
data center co-location and network services for the period of March 12,
2021-March 11, 2022 at a cost of $987,000, and execution of applicable
bonds when received (180257).

21-647

290. Request for approval of renewal options with Presidio Networked Solutions
Group, LLC, for service assurance cybersecurity products, support services,
and related items for the period ending January 31, 2022 at a cost of
$100,000, and execution of applicable bonds when received (180368).

21-648

291. Request for approval of renewal options with South Post Oak Recycling
Center, LLC, for sale of scrap metal materials for the period of May 1,
2021-April 30, 2022 at a cost of $76,296, and execution of applicable bonds
when received (190071).

21-649

292. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector cooperative
purchasing Program, contract purchase from Debner, low quote in the
amount of $120,542 for office furniture for Harris County Jury Assembly
Building.

21-650

293. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Aviles Engineering Corporation, in the amount of $0 to continue to provide
services for professional engineering services for construction material
testing for Harris County for the period of November 10, 2020 - November 9,
2021 (190250).

21-651

294. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Professional Service Industries, Inc., in the amount of $0 to continue to
provide services for professional engineering services for construction
material testing for Harris County for the period of November 10, 2021 November 9, 2021 (190250).

21-652

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February 26, 2021

295. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $0 to continue to provide
services for professional engineering services for construction material
testing for Harris County for the period of November 10, 2020 - November 9,
2021 (190250).

21-653

296. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Terracon Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $0 to continue to provide
services for professional engineering services for construction material
testing for Harris County for the period of November 10, 2020 - November 9,
2021 (190250).

21-654

297. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval to reject bid for sports field
lighting inspections, maintenance and related items for Harris County
Precinct 2-UPIN 14102MF07C01 for the office of the County of Engineer,
and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications
(200368).

21-655

298. Request for approval of an award to Main Lane Industries, Ltd. - waiver low
bid meeting specifications in the amount of $959,984 for reconstruction at
the intersection of CE King Parkway and Garrett Road for Harris County
Precinct 1, subject to applicable bonds to be received (200373, UPIN
20101MF1JG01).

21-656

299. Request for approval of a renewal option with South Houston Concrete Pipe
Co. Inc. for reinforced concrete pipe materials and precast reinforced
concrete box section for various locations, Precinct 3 for the Office of the
Engineer for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022 at a cost of
$50,000 (170346).

21-657

300. Request for approval of a renewal option with Questmark Information
Management, Inc. for assorted mailing service for pick-up, processing and
delivery of mail for the Harris County for the period of March 1, 2021 February 28, 2022 at a cost of $150,728 (180022).

21-658

301. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement between the Budget
Management and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas
to provide METRO RideSponsor Q Fare Cards for the period of March 1,
2021 - February 28, 2022 at a cost of $792,000.

21-659

302. Request that the County Judge execute agreements with Legacy Community
Health Services, Inc., $170,698 and $125,000; The Montrose Center
$122,164; St. Hope Foundation, Inc., $122,164, $166,404, and $125,000, and
the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston $133,588 to
continue providing Ryan White Program Part-A and Minority AIDS initiative
services for the Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration
Division for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 (160270).

21-660

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February 26, 2021

303. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Fort Bend Family
Health Center, Inc., dba Access Health, in the amount of $112,500 to
continue providing supplemental Ryan White Program Part-A services for
the Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration Division for the
period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022 (180143).

21-661

304. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Aviles Engineering Corporation to provide supplemental rates for
engineering services for construction material testing for the county for the
period of November 10, 2020-November 9, 2021 at no additional cost
(190250).

21-663

305. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Terracon Consultants, Inc., to provide supplemental rates for engineering
services for construction material testing for the county for the period of
November 10, 2020-November 9, 2021 at no additional cost (190250).

21-664

306. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc., to provide supplemental rates for engineering
services for construction material testing for the county for the period of
November 10, 2020-November 9, 2021 at no additional cost (190250).

21-665

307. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Professional Service Industries, Inc., to provide supplemental rates for
engineering services for construction material testing for the county at no
additional cost (190250).

21-666

308. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
IQ Business Group, Inc., in the additional amount of $89,688 for an
enterprise document and digital asset management solution for the county for
the extended period ending July 27, 2020, or until a new contract is in place
(140092).

21-667

309. Request for approval of OMNIA Partners, Public Sector cooperative
purchasing program low quote purchase from Debner in the amount of
$120,542 for office furniture for the Harris County Jury Assembly Building.

21-668

310. Request for authorization to reject a bid for sports field lighting inspections,
maintenance, and related items for Precinct 2, and that the project be
readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (200368, UPIN
14102MF07C01).

21-669

311. Request for approval of renewal options with ISI Contracting, Inc., for armor
joint repairs and joint sealing of various roads and bridges for Precinct 2 for
the period of April 8, 2021-April 7, 2022 at a cost of $50,000, and execution
of applicable bonds when received (180372).

21-670

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February 26, 2021

312. Request for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing Systems low quote
purchase from Letourneau Keller Workplace Solutions in the amount of
$60,723 for office furniture for the District Clerk’s Office.

21-671

313. Request that the County Judge execute agreements and approval of awards to
Dell Marketing, LP, and Netsync Network Solutions best proposal meeting
requirements for Enterprise VMware Software Products and services for the
existing infrastructure for Harris County (190370).

21-672

314. Request that the County Judge execute agreements and approval of awards to
Texas A&M University-Kingsville, as primary vendor, and Houston
Wilderness as secondary vendor, for consulting services for native seed mix
development for the Flood Control District for the period of March 1,
2021-February 28, 2022, with four one-year renewal options (200112).

21-673

315. Transmittal of notice of a purchase from CBRE, Inc., in the amount of $1
million for real estate and broker services for the term of February 12,
2021-February 11, 2022 with four one-year renewal options.

21-674

316. Recommendation that an award be made to Main Lane Industries, Ltd., low
bid meeting specifications in the amount of $959,984 for reconstruction at
the intersection of CE King Parkway and Garrett Road for Precinct 1, subject
to applicable bonds to be received, and that the court grant a waiver for taxes
owed to the county when bids were received (200373, UPIN
20101MF1JG01).

21-675

317. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the City
of Houston Health Department in the amount of $155,396 for non-medical
case management/service linkage services targeting non-in-care and newly
diagnosed people living with HIV/AIDS for eligible infected individuals
residing within the Houston eligible metropolitan area for the Public Health
Services/Ryan White Grant Administration Division for the period of March
1, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-676

318. Request that the County Judge execute Agreements with AIDS Healthcare
Foundation; Houston Area Community Health Services, Inc., DBA Avenue
360 Health & Wellness; Legacy Community Health Services, Inc., and Saint
Hope Foundation, Inc., for Ryan White Program Part-A and Minority AIDS
Initiative Services for the Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant
Administration Division for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022
(170278).

21-677

319. Request for approval of a renewal with Adapco, LLC, for mosquito control
insecticide chemicals and related items for the county in the amount of
$350,000 for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022, and for the
County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds if required when received
(200005).

21-678

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February 26, 2021

320. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with The
Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System, in the amount of
$2,030,681 for primary medical care, primary medical care targeting women,
medical and non-medical case management services, medical and
non-medical case management targeting youth, and local pharmacy assistance
program services for eligible HIV/AIDS infected individuals residing within
the Houston Eligible Metropolitan Area for the Public Health Services/Ryan
White Grant Administration Division for the period of March 1,
2021-February 28, 2022.

21-679

321. Request for approval of a renewal with SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC, for
irrigation parts and related items for the county in the amount of $206,000 for
the period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022, and for the County Clerk to
execute any applicable bonds if required when received (170303).

21-680

322. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Veterans
Affairs Medical Center Houston in the amount of $80,025 for medical case
management services targeting Veterans to eligible HIV/AIDS infected
individuals residing with the Houston Eligible Metropolitan Area for the
Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration Division for the
period of March 1, 2021-February 28, 2022.

21-681

County Judge
323. Request for approval of a resolution commending Catherine Elliott on the
occasion of her retirement for 33 years of service to Harris County.

21-404

324. Request to execute, for and on behalf of Harris County and the Ryan White
Part-A Eligible Metropolitan Area and upon review and approval by the
Harris County Attorney, an agreement with the Texas Department of State
Health Services for the reimbursement of certain Acquired Immune
DeficiencySyndrome Drug Assistance Program prescriptions dispensed to
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program participants within the Ryan White Part-A
Eligible Metropolitan Area.

21-438

325. Request for approval of a resolution commending and congratulating Kirk
Hooper on the occasion of his retirement for 34 years of service to Harris
County.

21-492

326. Request for discussion on the winter storm, Harris County’s response to the
winter storm, and possible action regarding the same.

21-500

327. Request for authorization for execution of a data-sharing agreement with
Rice University for a maximum cost to Harris County of $25,000 to facilitate
a study by the Kinder Institute for Urban Studies concerning the distribution
of property tax collections and expenditures within the City of Houston limits
and outside those limits in Harris County and to publish a report on the study.

21-581

Commissioner, Precinct 1
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Commissioner, Precinct 2
328. Request for approval for the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce to
charge admission and sell alcoholic beverages at its 65th Annual Sylvan
Beach Festival on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Sylvan Beach Park.

21-582

Commissioner, Precinct 3
329. Request for authorization to accept the donation of a check in the amount of
$115 from the Marcogliese Family for the purchase of a 15-gallon Burr Oak
tree to be installed in memory of their grandmother, Carol Gallo, in Terry
Hershey Park.

21-449

Commissioner, Precinct 4
330. Request for approval of a resolution recognizing Dr. Ewan D. Johnson for his
myriad of personal achievements and exemplary public service in a moment
of national crisis.

21-439

331. Request for approval of a resolution recognizing CrowdSource Rescue for
serving the needs of the great people of Harris County and beyond during
difficult times and challenging circumstances, using technology to fill the gap
between those with needs and those who can meet them.

21-440

332. Request for approval of an amendment to the Qatar Harvey Fund Gift and
Pledge Agreement to extend the Alabonson Park soccer field project timeline
to March 31, 2022.

21-441

333. Request for approval for Jesse Jones Park Volunteers, a 501 (c) (3) support
organization for Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, to sell food,
non-alcoholic beverages, crafts, plants, and JJPV merchandise during Nature
Fest on Saturday, March 6, 2021; Picnic in the Park on Saturday, June 19,
2021; Tricks and Treats Among the Trees on Saturday, October 30, 2021;
Pioneer Day on Saturday, November 13, 2021; and Old Fashion Christmas on
Saturday, December 11, 2021.

21-442

334. Request for approval to allow food trucks at various Precinct 4 park events
for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. All CDC guidelines will be followed.

21-443

335. Request for approval to accept a check in the amount of $1,392 from Michael
and Kathy Compton for the purchase of a memorial bench to be placed in
Meyer Park in dedication to Audry Mead.

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336. Request for approval for Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve to accept a donation of
43 Loblolly Pine trees from Livelihood Group with a total value of $434.

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337. Transmittal of Traffic Sign Installation/Tomball Service Center R&B Camp.

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338. Request approval of a resolution recognizing Major League Baseball for
officially recognizing sixteen teams from the then named Negro Leagues as
official major league teams and reclassified their players to major-league
status.

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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 .

339. Request by the County Judge for approval to reappoint Lindall Murff to the
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors as the agriculture
representative for a term expiring on January 31, 2022. In addition, request
for approval to appoint Melinda Salazar to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence
District Board of Directors as the industry representative with a term
beginning February 1, 2021 and expiring on January 31, 2023; and Augustus
Campbell as the municipal utility district representative for the remainder of
the term expiring on January 31, 2023.

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340. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of the reappointment
of Elena Marks to the Harris Health System Board of Trustees with a term
ending November 1, 2023.

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341. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of the reappointment
of Brandon Dudley to the Harris County Redevelopment Authority Board of
Trustees with a term ending February 26, 2023.

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342. Recommendation by the County Engineer that Commissioners Court
Schedule an Executive Session to Review Confidential Trust Information in
connection with the purchase of Tract 4 (0.3976 acres) for the Timber Forest
Drive from W. Lake Houston Parkway to south of Lakewood Pines
Boulevard Project, Precinct 1.

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343. Request by the County Attorney for discussion and possible appointment of a
new Local Health Authority at Harris County Public Health.

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Emergency/Supplemental items
Notice is hereby given that, prior to the adjournment of the regular meeting of Commissioners Court, the Court may
consider the following emergency or urgent public necessity and /or supplemental agenda items:
Supplemental items may be published up to 72 hours before a meeting of Harris County Commissioners Court .
Emergency or urgent public necessity items may be published up to one (1) hour before a meeting of Harris County
Commissioners Court.

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344. Request by the County Attorney for an executive session pursuant to
§551.071, Government Code, for discussion and authorization to consider
and file friend of the court briefs or other appropriate litigation on behalf of
Harris County in cases involving the Electric Reliability Council of Texas
and other related entities involving the loss of power in and around Winter
Storm URI.

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345. Request by the County Attorney for an executive session pursuant to
§551.071, Government Code, for discussion and possible action related to
actions regarding price gouging.

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346. Request by the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an interlocal
agreement/amendment with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in
the amount of $9,735,709 for renewal of mental health and intellectual
development disability services to inmates housed in detention facilities
operated by the Sheriff’s Office for the period of March 1, 2021-February 28,
2022.

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347. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for discussion and possible action
on steps the County may take to protect the health and safety of Harris
County residents by decreasing their reliance on infrastructure overseen by
failed state leadership for electricity.

21-685

348. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution
recognizing February 21-27, 2021 as Engineers Week.

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349. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion of the dedication
and service the Precinct Three Road and Bridge Department exhibited during
Winter Storm Uri.

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Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
350. Request by the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an
amendment to a public health or safety exemption agreement with Baylor
College of Medicine for renewal of negative pressure SmartPod Units for
Precinct 2 for the extended period of April 7, 2021-April 6, 2022, with no
increase in the total contract amount.
Adjournment.

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