On the agenda: Houston Commissioners Court — Data Center (Oct 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
Tuesday, October 26, 2021

10:00 AM

1001 Preston St., Suite 934

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

21-5908

Opening Prayer
Pastor Ruben Villarreal of La Iglesia Del Pueblo in Pasadena.
Pledges of Allegiance
Appearances before court
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Agenda

October 26, 2021

Resolutions
1.

Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution honoring the life
and public service of Precinct 4 Deputy Constable Kareem Atkins and
expressing well wishes and gratitude to Deputy Constable Darryl Garrett and
Deputy Constable Juqaim Barthen.

21-5855

2.

Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to commend and
congratulate Troyce L. Carter for 31.5 years of dedicated service to Harris
County.

21-5856

3.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution
recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

21-5797

4.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution
celebrating the life of Hugo Enrique Guevara, a beloved Cy-Fair volunteer
firefighter.

21-5778

5.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution
honoring the life of Martha Medina.

21-5781

6.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution
recognizing the life and sacrifice of Constable Deputy Kareem Atkins.

21-5853

7.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution
recognizing the three historic Lutheran churches founded by the German
immigrants of northern Harris County in honor of German Heritage Month.

21-5738

8.

Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of a three-year
interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in
the amount of $8,931,880 for development of a Community Initiated Care
program providing behavioral health-related outreach, training, and services
in response to the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

21-5849

9.

Request by Human Resources & Risk Management for approval to extend
authorization allowing employees the option to be paid for all hours worked
directly related to the response and recovery of COVID-19 for the period of
November 6, 2021 through November 19, 2021.

21-5743

10. Request by Human Resources & Risk Management for approval to
temporarily amend the Harris County Personnel Policies and Procedures to
suspend the 75-day benefit waiting period for new employees until November
30, 2021. New regular position employees will be eligible for group health
benefits the first day of the pay period following 7 days of continuous
employment.

21-5745

COVID-19

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11. Request by Public Health Services for approval of a sub-award agreement
between Harris County and the University of Texas School of Public Health
(UTSPH) for support in Harris County Public Health’s COVID-19 response
with analysis of our testing, case, and vaccination data. Their insights will be
used for public health education, communication, outreach, and improvement
of testing, epidemiological, and vaccination operations.

21-5905

12. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Council of
State and Territorial Epidemiologists an amendment to extend the effective
date of the CSTE Pilot Project of Surveillance and Investigation of
SARS-CoV-2 in Animals grant to December 31, 2021.

21-5768

13. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an
agreement with the National Association of County and City Health Officials
(NACCHO) to extend the funding period from July 31, 2021 to December
31, 2021 for the NACCHO/LHD Hospital-Acquired Infections Amongst a
Pandemic Project.

21-5771

14. Request by Community Services for approval of amendments to the Harris
County 2020 Action Plan.

21-5716

15. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of Public Improvement
Contingency (PIC) funds in the amount of $501,300 to enable the department
to extend the funding for NRG jury assembly security and social distancing
enforcement through 12/20/2021.

21-5589

16. Request by the Sheriff for approval of the second $1 million transfer to the
COVID Response and Recovery fund for an overtime initiative targeting
violent and serious crime.

21-5817

17. Request by the District Attorney for approval to extend the end date to
December 3, 2021 for 22 intake positions funded and request $227,500 as
additional funding.

21-5907

18. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an amendment
to the Boston Consulting Group American Rescue Plan Act consulting
services agreement specifying additional invoicing details.

21-5786

19. 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.

21-5895

County Administration
20. Request for discussion and possible action on the criminal case backlog
including 1) update on the status of initiatives to reduce the backlog; 2)
request for funding in the amount of $61,880 and extend the end date to
February 11, 2022 for the five clerks that support NRG operations.

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21-5740

Commissioners Court

Agenda

October 26, 2021

Management and Budget
21. Request for approval to adjust contract patrol rates effective October 1, 2022
and to replace the separate rates for a deputy, sergeant and lieutenant with a
single rate, such that customers would contract for the services of a peace
officer but would no longer choose the rank of the contracted officer. The
proposed contract officer rate is $110,900 which represents a 3.1% overall
revenue increase for the county and a 4.4% increase over the current rate for a
100% contract deputy.

21-5749

22. Request for approval of the First Amendment to Credit Agreement and Fee
Letter between Harris County and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
relating to the renewal of the General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes,
Series D-3 credit agreement.

21-5750

23. Request for approval of the Notice of Extension to the Credit Agreement and
Third Amended and Restated Fee Letter between Harris County Flood
Control District and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association relating to
the Flood Control District Limited Tax Commercial Paper Notes, Series H.

21-5752

24. Request for approval of the Notice of Extension to the Credit Agreement and
Third Amended and Restated Fee Letter between Harris County and
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association relating to the General
Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series D.

21-5827

25. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest.

21-5841

26. Request for approval to decrease Universal Services commercial paper
funding for the close out of Pet Care Center project in the amount of
$282,000 for a net CP funding of $358,000.

21-5843

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

21-5851

Human Resources and Risk Management
28. 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 $75,316 and six workers’ compensation recoveries in the
total amount of $19,917; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in
the amount of $16,878; denial of 11 claims; claims for damages received; and
that the County Judge execute one release in exchange for payment to the
county in the amount of $2,941 in connection with a property damage claim.

21-5759

29. Request for approval to adopt the TCDRS employer rate effective January 1,
2022 and the fringe benefit rates charged to county departments, employees
and retirees for health, workers’ compensation and unemployment effective
March 1, 2022.

21-5760

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30. Request for approval to vest certain Harris County Sheriff's Office employees
through the Texas County & District Retirement System as part of the
transition of jail health services to the Harris Health System.

21-5762

County Engineer
31. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Johnston, LLC, in the
amount of $600,000 for Professional Engineering services required for the
renovation and mechanical systems work needed on various floors in 1111
Fannin Street, UPIN 22299MF2E701, Precinct 1.

21-5653

32. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with EPIC
Transportation Group, LP in the amount of $500,000 for Professional
On-Call Traffic Engineering and related services as may be needed in
connection with various projects, Countywide.

21-5748

33. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Midtown Engineers, LLC
with a $100 retainer fee and funds not to exceed $500,000 for Professional
On-Call Traffic Engineering and related Services as may be needed in
connection with various projects, Countywide.

21-5659

34. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with
Neel-Schaffer, Inc. in the amount of $420,013.50 for Professional
Engineering Services to provide Drainage Improvements to Oak Glen Place
Subdivision, UPIN 19101MF13601, Precincts 1 & 2.

21-5747

35. Request for approval of change in contract with Jerdon Enterprise, LP in
connection with final construction of Houston Bike Initiative - 2018 adding
134 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $376,154.14, Job No.
18/0219-7, UPIN 19101MF0ZG01, Precinct 1.

21-5640

36. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with KCI
Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $335,138.30 for Professional
Engineering Services for Drainage Improvements to Kolbe Road & Related
Infrastructure, UPIN 19103MF16601, Precinct 3.

21-5654

37. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with LJA
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $183,312 for Professional Engineering
Services to provide Drainage Improvements to Ravensway Subdivision UPIN
19103MF14601, Precinct 3.

21-5656

38. Request for approval to execute an agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc.
dba Nathelyne A Kennedy & Associates in the amount of $153,891 for
Professional Engineering and related services to construct Transportation
Improvements near Texas Southern University Phase II, UPIN
20101MF1JY01, Precinct 1.

21-5662

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39. Request for approval of change in contract with Blazey Construction Services
LLC in connection with Emerald Forest Subdivisions Road and Drainage
Improvements (Mossy Oaks) project, with an addition of $136,861.48, Job
No. 20/0125-2 , UPIN 19103N303003, Precinct 3.

21-5638

40. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with Binkley
& Barfield, Inc. in the amount of $115,465 for Professional Engineering
Services to provide Drainage Improvements to Ravensway South
Subdivision, UPIN 19103MF14701, Precinct 3.

21-5650

41. Request for approval of change in contract with SpawGlass Construction
Corporation, Mercer Botanic Gardens Drainage Improvements Project,
adding 52 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $110,944.20, Job
No. 20/0273-2, UPIN 19104MF11X01, Precinct 4.

21-5642

42. Request for approval to execute an agreement with STOA International
Architects, Inc. with a $100 retainer fee and funds not to exceed $100,000 for
Professional On-Call Architecture and Engineering Services as may be
needed in connection with Various Projects, Precinct 4.

21-5661

43. Request for approval to execute an agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in
the amount of $57,011.44 for Professional Engineering Services to construct
and provide Drainage improvements to Baybrook and Seascape Subdivisions,
UPIN 20090MF1H201, Precinct 2.

21-5651

44. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Omega Engineers, Inc. in
the amount of $56,175.00 for Professional Engineering Services to construct
Improvements to Hike and Bike Trail to Willow Waterhole Detention Basin,
UPIN 20101MF1JD01, Precinct 1.

21-5660

45. Request for approval to execute an agreement with IMS Engineers, Inc. in the
amount of $42,827.00 for Professional Engineering and related Services to
construct and provide sidewalk and traffic improvements to Bammel Road
from Imperial Valley Drive to Inverness Forest Drive, UPIN
19101MF0Y901, Precinct 1.

21-5829

46. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with KIT
Professionals, Inc. in the amount of $30,490.00 for Professional Engineering
Services to provide Drainage Improvements to Prado Woods Subdivision,
UPIN 19103MF16N01, Precinct 3.

21-5655

47. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with LJA
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $30,100 for Professional Engineering
Services to provide improvements to Spring Creek Greenway Phase V
Pedestrian Bridge at Willow Creek, UPIN 18104MF0UJ01, Precinct 4.

21-5657

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48. Request for approval of change in contract with Wadecon, LLC in connection
with Madera Run Parkway: Kings Park Way to Boundary Waters Lane
adding 6 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $20,900.00, Job
No. 19/0405-4, UPIN 19102MF0XA01, Precinct 2.

21-5643

49. Request for approval of change in contract with A Status Construction in
connection with El Dorado Boulevard (Road Construction), with an addition
in the amount of $17,920.00, Job No. 19/0348-7, UPIN 17102MF0PM01,
Precinct 2.

21-5635

50. Request for approval to execute an agreement with HNTB Corporation with a
$100 retainer fee and funds not to exceed $100,000 for Professional On-Call
Engineering and related Services as may be needed in connection with
various projects, Precinct 3.

21-5652

51. Request for approval of change in contract with Aranda Brothers
Construction Co., Inc. in connection with Crosby Lynchburg Road Phase 4,
adding 4 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $8,006.40, Job No.
21/0008-1, UPIN 18102MF0S701, Precinct 2.

21-5637

52. Request for approval of change in contract with Aranda Brothers
Construction Co., Inc. in connection with Trail - Pep Mueller Park - 2020,
Job No. 20/0081-1, UPIN 21102MF21W01, Precinct 2.

21-5636

53. Request for approval of change in contract with DL Meacham, LP in
connection with James Driver Inclusive Park Project Expansion - 2019,
adding 9 calendar days, Job No. 20/0067-11, UPIN 20102MF1A901, Precinct
2.

21-5639

54. Request for approval of change in contract with Wadecon, LLC in connection
with Timber Forest Drive, Bridge Over UPRR; 2018, adding 24 calendar
days, Job No. 20/0284-2, UPIN 19101MF12701, Precincts 1 & 2.

21-5644

55. Request for approval of substantial completion of construction activities by
Blazey Construction Services, LLC for Emerald Forest Subdivisions Road
and Drainage Improvements (Mossy Oaks) project, UPIN 19103N303003,
Precinct 3.

21-5630

56. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Seabrook, to provide access to debris removal services to the City for certain
limited periods authorized by and at the sole discretion of the County,
Precinct 2.

21-5627

57. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Breen Road I
TRS, LLC to construct improvements to the west one-half (1/2) of Hollister
Street Segment 4 from Breen Drive to approximately 1,270 feet south of
Breen Drive as it relates to Hollister St Segment 4 - from Log Hollow Dr to
500' north of Breen Dr - 2019, UPIN 20104MF1C001, Precinct 4.

21-5628

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58. Request for approval to execute a Consent Agreement with ExxonMobil
Pipeline Company for the purpose of building a 12ft wide asphalt trail and
regrade over and across an ExxonMobil pipeline, UPIN 21104MF0HS01,
Precinct 4.

21-5629

59. Request for approval to execute a service outlet location statement with
CenterPoint Energy, LLC and authorize the county auditor to pay monthly
bills for the installation of an electric meter at 15335 1/2 Cypress North
Houston RD, Cypress, TX 77429 (intersection Of Cypress North Houston
Road at Matzke Road) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 3.

21-5597

60. Request for approval to execute a service outlet location statement with
CenterPoint Energy, LLC and authorize the county auditor to pay monthly
bills for the installation of an electric meter at 16025 1/2 Woodland Hills DR,
Humble, TX, 77396 (intersection of Woodland Hills Drive at Madera Run
Parkway) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 2.

21-5598

61. Request for approval to execute a service outlet location statement with
CenterPoint Energy, LLC and authorize the county auditor to pay monthly
bills for the installation of an electric meter at 23310 1/2 Morton Ranch RD,
Katy, TX 77493 (intersection of Morton Ranch Road at Morton Creek Ranch
Road) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 22035MF28401,
Precinct 3.

21-5599

62. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for
installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy, LLC and to
authorize the County Auditor to pay all monthly utility bills for Bonham
Family Nature Park at 7505 Wanda Lane, Houston, TX 77074, which is to
include all deposits/fees of transferring utility services, UPIN
22103MF29301, Precinct 3.

21-5621

63. Request for approval of change in contract with Southwest Signal Supply,
Inc. in connection with final construction of Traffic Signal - Woodforest
Blvd. at Grand Oaks Blvd. - 2018, with a deduction in the amount of
$15,937.45, Job No. 18/0323-2, UPIN 19035MF15401, Precinct 2.

21-5641

64. Request for approval of change in contract with Yellowstone Landscape in
connection with final construction of Mowing & Maintenance Services of
Right-of-Ways and Esplanades for Harris County, with a deduction in the
amount of $151,264.58, Job No. 20/0029-1, UPIN 20101MF1GB01, Precinct
1.

21-5645

65. Request for approval of plat Aurora Sec 2 with a financial surety in the
amount of $3,440.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 3.

21-5791

66. Request for approval of plat Becker Fields Sec 4 with a financial surety in the
amount of $2,695.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 3.

21-5792

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67. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 43 with a
financial surety in the amount of $2,855.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC.,
Precinct 3.

21-5793

68. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 45 with a
financial surety in the amount of $3,160.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC.,
Precinct 3.

21-5794

69. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 46 with a
financial surety in the amount of $1,810.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC.,
Precinct 3.

21-5795

70. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 53 with a
financial surety in the amount of $2,090.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC.,
Precinct 3.

21-5804

71. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 57 with a
financial surety in the amount of $4,155.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct
3.

21-5805

72. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 7 with a
financial surety in the amount of $2,080.00. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED,
INC., Precinct 3.

21-5806

73. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 9 with a
financial surety in the amount of $2,000.00. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED,
INC., Precinct 3.

21-5807

74. Request for approval of plat Camillo Lakes Sec 6 with a financial surety in
the amount of $4,870.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3.

21-5808

75. Request for approval of plat Cypress Rosehill Business Park. Consultant,
HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 4.

21-5811

76. Request for approval of plat Gosling TPG Center. Consultant, CENTURY
ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4.

21-5812

77. Request for approval of plat
ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4.

LJA

21-5813

78. Request for approval of plat Katy Lakes Sec 5 with a financial surety in the
amount of $6,540.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3.

21-5814

79. Request for approval of plat Katy Legacy Sec 1 with a financial surety in the
amount of $385.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 3.

21-5815

80. Request for approval of plat Luke Memorial Mortuary. Consultant, CAS
CONSULTANTS, LLC, Precinct 4.

21-5819

Gosling

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Consultant,

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81. Request for approval of plat Quiktrip 7949 Addition. Consultant,
MATKINHOOVER ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, Precinct 1.

21-5820

82. Request for approval of plat Rosehill Business Park at FM 2920. Consultant,
HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 4.

21-5821

83. Request for approval of plat Warehouse At Marks. Consultant, WINDROSE,
Precinct 3.

21-5822

84. Request for approval of plat Windrow Sec 6 with a financial surety in the
amount of $6,390.00. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 3.

21-5823

85. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects and
repair and maintain infrastructure for LH Groves LLC, A Delaware Limited
Liability Company in the amount of $2,150.00 for Groves Sec 32, Precinct 2.

21-5591

86. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects and
repair and maintain infrastructure for LH Groves LLC, A Delaware Limited
Liability Company in the amount of $2,145.00 for Groves Sec 25, Precinct 2.

21-5592

87. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects and
repair and maintain infrastructure for Westchase Madison, Inc. in the amount
of $2,040.00 for Forestwood Sec 6, Precinct 4.

21-5593

88. Request for approval for Harris County to convey real estate to HCFCD for
tract number K149-00-00-02-002.1, a 1.5342 acre parcel of land, for the
public project known as Major Maintenance of Cypress Creek and
Tributaries and that the County Judge execute the special warranty deed,
UPIN 22090MF26101, Precinct 4.

21-5594

89. Request for approval for Harris County to convey real estate to HCFCD for
tract number K149-00-00-01-006.1, a 1.1267 acre right of way easement, for
the public project known as Major Maintenance of Cypress Creek and
Tributaries and that the County Judge execute the assignment of easement
rights, UPIN 22090MF26101, Precinct 4.

21-5595

90. Request for approval for the cancellation of the bond for Bear Creek
Plantation, Ltd. & Greatmark International, Inc. executed by Western Surety
Company (Bond Number: 58620388) in the amount of $23,524.00 for
Plantation Lakes Sec 7, Precinct 4.

21-5596

91. Request for approval to negotiate with All-Terra Engineering, Inc. for
Professional Engineering Services for construction materials testing lab and
inspection services for Improvements of Various Roads near Texas Southern
University (Phase II), Precinct 1.

21-5611

92. Request for approval to negotiate with Atser, LP for Professional Engineering
Services for construction materials testing lab and inspection services for
Asphalt Overlay for Various Roadways (Phase 3 - Package 2021), Precinct 1.

21-5612

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93. Request for approval to negotiate with Aviles Engineering Corporation for
Professional Engineering Services for construction materials testing lab and
inspection services for Drainage Improvements at Barrett Station Subdivision
(Phase II), Precinct 2.

21-5613

94. Request for approval to negotiate with Earth Engineering, Inc. for
Professional Engineering Services for construction materials testing lab and
inspection services for Repair of Various Roads in the Baytown South Area
for the BetterStreets2Neighborhoods Community Program, Precinct 2.

21-5614

95. Request for approval to negotiate with Geoscience Engineering & Testing for
Professional Engineering Services for construction materials testing lab and
inspection services for Repair of Various Roads in the East Aldine (South)
Area for the BetterStreets2Neighborhoods Community Program, Precinct 2.

21-5615

96. Request for approval to negotiate with Geotech Engineering & Testing, Inc.
for Professional Engineering Services for construction materials testing lab
and inspection services for Ditch Regrading and Reshaping at Various
Locations, Precinct 2.

21-5616

97. Request for approval to negotiate with Geotest Engineering, Inc. for
Professional Engineering Services for construction materials testing lab and
inspection services for Kowis Street Reconstruction - Royal Pine Drive to
approx. 180’ E of Bentley Road, Precinct 2.

21-5617

98. Request for approval to negotiate with JRB Engineering, LLC for
Professional Engineering Services for construction materials testing lab and
inspection services for On-Call Contract - Asphalt Related Maintenance and
Related Items - 2021, Precinct 1.

21-5619

99. Request for approval to negotiate with TGI Geotechnics, Inc. for Professional
Engineering Services for construction materials testing lab and inspection
services for Storm Sewer Installation and Maintenance, Precinct 2.

21-5620

100. Request for approval of the Final Study Report for Water Control
Improvement District (WCID) 50 Drainage Improvements - 2020 prepared by
Midtown Engineers, LLC, UPIN 21102MF1WF01, Precinct 2.

21-5622

101. Request for approval to issue a purchase order with Alliance Laboratories,
Inc. in the amount of $81,652.00 for Professional Engineering Services for
construction materials testing lab and inspection services for Asphalt
Rehabilitation - 2021 - Mossy Oaks, Precinct 3.

21-5623

102. Request for approval to issue a purchase order with Ninyo & Moore in the
amount of $76,378.00 for Professional Engineering Services for construction
materials testing lab and inspection services for Drainage and Road
Improvements in the Tall Pines Addition Subdivision, Precinct 3.

21-5624

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103. Request for approval to issue a purchase order with Raba-Kistner
Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $102,571.00 for Professional Engineering
Services for construction materials testing lab and inspection services for
Repaving of Various Roads in the Camp Areas, Precinct 4.

21-5625

104. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Harris County Project
Recovery Post Disaster Relocation and Buyout Program, tract number
G103-00-00-10-155.0, for $21,500.00, which is $5,000.00 over the appraised
value, UPIN 21289MF1YR01, Precinct 2.

21-5631

105. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Harris County Project
Recovery Post Disaster Relocation and Buyout Program, tract number
P118-00-00-12-023.0, for $575,000.00, which is $85,000.00 over the
appraised value, UPIN 21289MF1YR01, Precinct 2.

21-5632

106. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Harris County Project
Recovery Post Disaster Relocation and Buyout Program, tract number
P118-00-00-18-010.0, for $108,000.00, which is $14,000.00 over the
appraised value, UPIN 21289MF1YR01, Precinct 2.

21-5633

107. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Hurricane Harvey Buyout
Project, tract number 105, for $62,000.00, which is $6,200.00 over the
appraised value, Precinct 2.

21-5634

108. Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public
necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property
Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary for one (1)
drainage easement tract for the public project known as Baybrook and
Seascape Subdivisions Drainage Improvements - 2019, for the purpose of
storm sewer drainage improvements, UPIN 20090MF1H201, Precinct 2.

21-5646

109. Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public
necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property
Division to acquire two (2) fee simple tracts for the public project known as
Hurricane Harvey Buyout Project, for the purpose of preventing future flood
damage, Precinct 2.

21-5647

110. Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public
necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property
Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary for
seventeen (17) visibility easement tracts for the public project known as HC
PCT 3 Sidewalk and Park Projects Addicks Clodine-Westpark Sidewalk, for
the purpose of visibility, UPIN 20103N302902, Precinct 3.

21-5648

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111. Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public
necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property
Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary for five (5)
temporary construction easement tracts for the public project known as HC
PCT 3 Sidewalk and Park Projects Addicks Clodine-Westpark Sidewalk, for
the purpose of sidewalk construction, UPIN 20103N302902, Precinct 3.

21-5649

112. Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public
necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property
Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary for three
(3) fee simple tracts for the public project known as Bear Creek Village
Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, for the purpose of preventing
future flood damage, UPIN 19104MF12M01, Precinct 4.

21-5663

113. Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public
necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property
Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary for one (1)
road easement tract for the public project known as Intersection
Improvements - Kickapoo Road at Hay Meadow Court - 2020, for the
purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 21103N305630001, Precinct 3.

21-5718

114. Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public
necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property
Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary for one (1)
fee simple tract for the public project known as Spring Creek Greenway
Phase VI - Land Acquisition, for the purpose of hike and bike trail
construction, UPIN 19104MF0CQ01, Precinct 4.

21-5719

115. Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public
necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property
Division to acquire two (2) fee simple tracts for the public project known as
Spring Creek Greenway Phase VI - Land Acquisition, for the purpose of hike
and bike trail construction, UPIN 19104MF0CQ01, Precinct 4.

21-5720

116. Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public
necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property
Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary for
twenty-seven (27) unobstructed visibility easement and temporary
construction easement tracts for the public project known as Subdivision
Concrete Pavement Repair - Pheasant Run Village Phase 2, for the purpose
of visibility and roadway construction, UPIN 21103N3055230002, Precinct
3.

21-5721

117. Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between
the Office of the County Engineer and the Department of Economic Equity &
Opportunity (DEEO) in connection with continuity of wage rate compliance
services.

21-5742

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Flood Control District
118. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of La Porte,
Texas, in the amount of $2,873,518, for a partnership project for drainage
improvements to Bayside Terrace Subdivision. (Clear Creek Watershed,
Bond ID Z-02, Project ID A104-12-01-Y001, Agreement No. 2022-72,
Precinct 2).

21-5684

119. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Southwest Houston
Redevelopment Authority, in the amount of $1,500,000, for a partnership to
construct repairs within a reach of Brays Bayou, HCFCD Unit D100-00-00,
in the vicinity of the Club Creek Regional Detention Basin. (Brays Bayou
Watershed, Bond ID Z-02, Project ID D100-00-00-X121, Agreement No.
2021-66, Precinct 3).

21-5686

120. Request for approval of an agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc.,
in the amount of $646,399, to provide preliminary engineering services to
evaluate storm sewer and channel conveyance improvements in the Spring
Creek Watershed on HCFCD Unit J131-01-00. (Spring Creek Watershed,
Bond ID F-119, Project ID J131-01-00-E001, Agreement No. 2022-46,
Precinct 4).

21-5687

121. Request for approval of an agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc.,
in the amount of $375,000, to provide engineering services to evaluate the
San Jacinto River tributaries located east of the San Jacinto River and Lake
Houston in the San Jacinto River watershed, HCFCD Unit G103-00-00. (San
Jacinto River Watershed, Bond ID F-111, Project ID G103-00-00-P004,
Agreement No. 2022-35, Precinct 2).

21-5688

122. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Fugro USA
Land, Inc., in the amount of $250,000 for additional staff augmentation,
geotechnical engineering and related services as may be needed in support of
the District’s engineering, environmental, and maintenance programs.
(Project ID Z100-00-00-G803, Agreement No. 2020-75, Countywide).

21-5689

123. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County to
construct and maintain public recreational areas on various Harris County
Flood Control District properties. (Agreement No. 1223, Countywide).

21-5693

124. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Binkley & Barfield, Inc.,
for preliminary engineering services in support of HCFCD Unit Q114-00-00.
(Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-42, Project ID Q114-00-00-E001,
Precinct 2).

21-5694

125. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc.,
for preliminary engineering services in support of HCFCD Unit Q100-00-00.
(Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-70, Project ID Q100-00-00-E003,
Precinct 2).

21-5695

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126. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Consor Engineers, LLC,
for preliminary engineering services in support of HCFCD Unit Q500-01-00.
(Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-46, Project ID Q100-00-00-P003,
Precinct 2).

21-5697

127. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with HR Green, Inc., for
preliminary engineering services in support of HCFCD Unit Q136-00-00.
(Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-69, Project ID Q136-00-00-E001,
Precinct 2).

21-5698

128. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Omega Engineers, Inc.,
for preliminary engineering services in support of HCFCD Unit Q100-00-00.
(Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-47, Project ID Q100-00-00-P004,
Precinct 2).

21-5700

129. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Blackline Engineering,
LLC, for engineering services in support of a secondary outfall from the John
Paul Landing stormwater detention basin to Bear Creek and associated
improvements to Bear Creek, HCFCD Unit U102-12-00. (Addicks Reservoir
Watershed, Bond ID F-84, Project ID U102-12-00-E001, Precinct 3).

21-5701

130. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with R.G. Miller Engineers,
Inc., for design, bidding, and construction phase services in support of the
Clay Stormwater Detention Basins located near Clay Road at Grand Parkway
on HCFCD Unit U501-07-00. (Addicks Reservoir Watershed, Bond ID C-48,
Project ID U501-07-00-E001, Precinct 3).

21-5702

131. Request for approval to negotiate an interlocal agreement with Meadowhill
Regional Municipal Utility District for a partnership project in support of a
stormwater detention facility and stormwater improvements within the
subdivision to provide flood protection at HCFCD Unit K124-05-00.
(Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID Z-02, Precinct 4).

21-5703

132. Request for approval of Change in Contract No. 2 with Mar-Con Services,
LLC, for detention basin modifications and channel repairs, adding 40
calendar days and resulting in an addition of $5,954 to the contract amount.
(Armand Bayou Watershed, Project ID B504-01-00-X003, Job No. 20/0161,
Precinct 2).

21-5704

133. Request for approval to accept a preliminary engineering report prepared by
Midtown Engineers, LLC, for the Clay Stormwater Detention Basin located
near the Grand Parkway, HCFCD Unit U101-00-00, and proceed with design
and construction of the infrastructure improvements within the Addicks
Reservoir watershed as part of the District’s bond program. (Addicks
Reservoir Watershed, Bond ID C-48, Project ID U501-07-00-E001, Precinct
3).

21-5705

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134. Request for approval to nominate Dena Green, P.E. as an alternate to Marcus
Stuckett, P.E. for the Region 6 San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group.

21-5707

135. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District
project serve a public purpose and public necessity requires that the Harris
County Real Property Division be directed to acquire two fee simple tracts
for the public project known as Little Cypress Creek Sub-Regional Frontier
Program, for the purpose of channel improvements and stormwater detention,
authorizing eminent domain if necessary. (Little Cypress Creek Watershed,
Bond ID F-26, Project ID L100-00-00-E003, Tracts L100-00-00-01-037.0
and L100-00-00-01-038.0, Precincts 3 & 4).

21-5708

136. Request for discussion of bond program projects in the Cedar Bayou
watershed and possible reprogramming of funds. (Precinct 2).

21-5902

Toll Road Authority
137. Request for approval of a Third Amendment to the Heavy Highway,
Drainage, and Bridge Maintenance engineering services Agreement with
Omega Engineers, Inc. to correct the total not to exceed amount of
$175,000.00, as previously presented and approved by Commissioner’s Court
on June 29, 2021, to a total not to exceed amount of $225,000.00 in Precinct
1.

21-5753

138. Request for approval to negotiate an Agreement with Entech Civil Engineers,
Inc. to provide engineering design services for the proposed interchange at
Hardy Toll Road and Sam Houston Parkway in Precinct 2.

21-5754

139. Request for approval to negotiate an Agreement with InfraTech Engineers
and Innovators, LLC to provide engineering design services for the proposed
interchange at Hardy Toll Road and Sam Houston Parkway in Precinct 2.

21-5755

140. Request for approval for an annual membership with the Alliance for Toll
Innovation.

21-5756

141. Request for approval for an annual membership in the amount of $10,000
with the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Transportation Research Board.

21-5757

142. Request for approval of execution of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and permit fee
of $225.00 for continuation of existing operations at the Lynchburg Ferry
under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Multi-Sector General Permit in Precinct 2.

21-5758

Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
143. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County
Legislative Agenda.

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21-5770

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Universal Services
144. Request for approval of a Change Investment Memo for the Data Center
Enhancements project, Annex 18 CRAC phase, for an additional $810,000
for a total authorization of $4,640,000 and commercial paper funding for
Universal Services for $810,000 for a total amount of $4,640,000, Precinct 1.

21-5774

145. Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers and changes to
attributes of certain VCNs for various departments.

21-5779

Public Health Services
146. Request for approval to reappoint R. King Hillier as Harris County’s
Committee Member to the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account
Administration Advisory Committee (AAC) for a term ending August 31,
2025.

21-5785

147. Request for approval of a two-way Material Transfer Agreement (MTA)
between Harris County Public Health (HCPH) and Baylor College of
Medicine (BCM).

21-5809

148. Request for approval of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
between Harris County and The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in
an amount not to exceed $309,434.00 for the Integrated Family Planning
Opioid Response Pilot Program through September 30, 2022.

21-5801

Community Services
149. Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public
necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property
Division to acquire four (4) fee simple tracts for the public project known as
HCSFNC - Harris County Single Family New Construction Program - 2019,
for the purpose of acquiring new single family homes for resale, UPIN
19035MF19U01, Precincts 2 and 4.

21-5717

County Library
150. Request for approval and execution of an agreement for improvement and
maintenance of a greenspace between Harris County and the Friends of North
Channel Library.

21-5609

151. Request for approval of an amendment to an Interlocal agreement between
Harris County and the City of Pasadena to add a City location to the county’s
Project GRAD Houston Program.

21-5610

Domestic Relations
152. Request for approval of funding in the amount of $20,800 for a previously
approved rollover project to convert pdf forms to fillable DocuSign forms on
the department’s website.
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Constables
153. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of an amendment to
extend a contract with the Social Security Administration and associated
positions to September 26, 2022.

21-5690

154. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept the agreement
for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement
Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1100 for the period
of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

21-5603

155. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept the agreement
for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement
Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1188 for the period
of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

21-5604

156. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept the agreement
for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement
Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1251 for the period
of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

21-5605

157. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept the agreement
for monthly vehicle rental reimbursement while working on Organized Crime
Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number
SW-TXS-1100 for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30,
2022.

21-5606

158. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept the agreement
for monthly vehicle rental reimbursement while working on Organized Crime
Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Number
SW-TXS-1188 for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30,
2022.

21-5607

159. Request by the Constable of Precinct 8 for approval of changes to the Deputy
Roster.

21-5691

160. Request for approval to accept from Mr. Steve Moore of Villa Serena
Communities the monetary donation of $550 for the Crime Free
Multi-Housing Program training.

21-5825

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Elections Administrator
161. Request for approval of a lease with G&I X Industrial Houston, LP, a
Delaware limited partnership, for use of industrial space at 5730 Campbell
Road, Houston, Texas 77041 in Precinct 4 for storage space for voting
equipment and other departmental needs, with a term beginning upon full
execution of the lease and expiring twenty four full months after the
commencement date, estimated to be October 31, 2023, and an initial
monthly payment of $34,403.

21-5751

County Attorney
162. Request for approval of an order authorizing legal action and litigation
expenses in connection with various cases including those in Justice of the
Peace Courts, County and District Courts.

21-5761

163. Request for approval of a settlement in connection with Eva Carrillo v. Harris
County, Cause No. 2020-63850, In the 133rd District Court of Harris County,
Texas (CAO File No. 20TRL0258).

21-5766

164. Request for approval of a settlement in connection with Irasema Guevara
(Individually and as next friend of M.V.) (Minor) vs. Billy Ray Penn; Cause
No. 2018-30369; In the 234th District Court of Harris County, Texas (CAO
File No. 18TRL0160).

21-5775

165. Request for approval of a settlement in connection with Harris County, Texas
vs. Estate of Matthew Vincent Cobb, Cause No. 2019-467094, In Probate
Court #2, Harris County, Texas (CAO File No. WC 18-511737).

21-5867

166. Request for approval to replenish the Litigation Expense Imprest Account for
$286.25.

21-5868

Justices of the Peace
167. Request by Justice of the Peace 5.2 for approval of Final Investment Memo
for the JP 5-2 capital project for $106,081 and initial commercial paper
funding for the Office of the County Engineer (FPM) for the project in the
amount of $110,000.

21-5850

District Courts
168. Request for approval to accept from the Houston Bar Association a donation
in the amount of $5,000 for the court coordinator scholarship program for
training purposes.

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21-5666

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

21-5587

Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------1. PHS
2 Urban Land Institute National Conference 10/11-14/2021 Chicago, IL
$6,215 Other
2. PHS
4 Env. Health Training in Emergency
10/17-23/2021 Anniston, AL
$3,940 Other
Response Operations
3. PHS
1 Association of Food & Drug Officials
11/14-19/2021 Washington, DC
$2,295 Other
board meeting
4. SHERIFF
3 Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings 12/12-16/2021 Socorro, NM
$3,540 Other
training
5. CCLK
1 International Association of Government 1/19-26/2022
Indian Wells, CA
$3,416 Other
Officials Conf. ($8,170 appvd. 9/28 for
2 attnds.-add attnd. & exp.)
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Subtotal
11
Out of Texas average cost per attendee:
$1,764
$19,406

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

21-5588

Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------1. OCE
2 Recruiting & outreach virtual events
Multiple
Houston, TX
$3,500 General
2. OCE
10 Project Mgmt. Institute virtual
11/16/2021
Houston, TX
$250 General
professional development day
3. FCD
1 Servant Leadership Virtual Conference
1/27-28/2022
Houston, TX
$139 FCD
4. FCD
1 National Mitigation & Ecosystem Banking 5/2-6/2022
Houston, TX
$699 FCD
Virtual Conf.
5. US
8 Tx. Statewide Motorola Trunked Radio
11/3-5/2021
New Braunfels, TX
$5,170 Other
Users Group Conf.*
6. US
2 Virtual Ford Hybrid training
11/17-18/2021 Houston, TX
$458 General
7. US
4 Snowflake certification exam
Multiple
Houston, TX
$700 General
8. US
5 Microsoft certifications & training
Multiple
Houston, TX
$824 General
9. PHS
1 Healthcare Preparedness Symposium*
10/19-22/2021 Galveston, TX
$720 Other
10. PCS
1 Society of Environmental Toxicology &
11/14-18/2021 Pasadena, TX
$475 General
Chemistry virt. mtg.
11. JUVPROB
2 Mandt Relational/Conceptual/Technical
12/12-17/2021 Dallas, TX
$6,268 Grant
instructor training*
12. JUVPROB
5 Gang Intelligence & Supervision
1/11-14/2022
Galveston, TX
$4,330 Grant
Conference*
13. HCRCA
2 Dept. of Family & Protective Services
11/1-4/2021
Austin, TX
$2,202 Grant
providers meeting
14. HCRCA
1 Guardianship Association Board Meeting
11/4-5/2021
Dallas, TX
$530 General
15. C3
2 International Summit on Mexican Cartels 11/7-12/2021
San Antonio, TX
$2,750 Other
& Gangs*
16. SHERIFF
7 Sheriff's Association of Texas
10/11-14/2021 Galveston, TX
$14,290 Other
Conference for admin. staff*
17. SHERIFF
1 Commercial Motor Vehicle inspection
Multiple
Austin, TX
$2,880 Other
training*
18. SO-MED
1 Certified correctional health
Multiple
Houston, TX
$270 General
professional exam
19. FM
1 CLEAN Gulf Conference & Exhibition*
11/15-17/2021 San Antonio, TX
$745 Other
20. FM
3 Government Social Media Conference*
3/28-31/2022
Dallas, TX
$4,995 General

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Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------21. CCLK
3 County & District Clerks' Association of 1/23-27/2022
Denton, TX
$4,843 Other
Texas Conference
22. DCLK
3 Open Government Conference
11/29Austin, TX
$4,870 General
12/1/2021
23. DA
1 Hostage negotiation training*
10/18-22/2021 Richmond, TX
$275 Other
24. DA
4 Victim assistance coordinators training 11/10-12/2021 Kerrville, TX
$3,445 General
25. JAD
1 Executive Forum for Criminal Justice
11/3-5/2021
Huntsville, TX
$515 General
Planners
26. JP 3.2
1 Court interpreter course
12/2-3/2021
Spring, TX
$435 General
27. PBCT3
3 Judicial Summit on Mental Health
10/12-15/2021 Georgetown, TX
$2,453 General
28. TAC
4 Gulf Coast Chapter Tx. Assn. of
10/28/2021
Houston, TX
$280 General
Assessing Officers sem.*
29. TAC
2 Texas Association of Assessing Officers 11/3-5/2021
Austin, TX
$1,235 General
Leadership mtg*
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Subtotal
82
In Texas average cost per attendee:
$860
$70,546
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Total
93
Average cost per attendee:
$967
$89,952
*Travel by county vehicle

Grants
171. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to accept
from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the
amount of $241,061, with no required match, for the FY 2021-22 Specialty
DWI Sober Courts Program, and of an associated interlocal sub-recipient
agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections
Department.

21-5581

172. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to accept
from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the
amount of $73,843, with no required match, for the FY 2021-22 Specialty
Felony Mental Health Courts Program, and of an associated interlocal
sub-recipient agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision &
Corrections Department.

21-5582

173. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to accept
from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the
amount of $101,087, with no required match, for the FY 2021-22 Specialty
Veterans Treatment Court Program, and of an associated interlocal
sub-recipient agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision &
Corrections Department.

21-5583

174. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to accept
from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the
amount of $55,968, with no required match, for the FY 2021-22 Specialty
Misdemeanor Veterans Court Program, and of an associated interlocal
sub-recipient agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision &
Corrections Department.

21-5584

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175. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to accept
from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the
amount of $91,522, with no required match, for the FY 2021-22 Specialty
Success Through Addiction Recovery (STAR) Drug Court Program, and of
an associated interlocal sub-recipient agreement with the Harris County
Community Supervision & Corrections Department.

21-5586

176. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to accept
from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the
amount of $82,465, with a third party match of $20,633, for the FY 2022
Victim Assistance Program (CSCD), and of an associated interlocal
sub-recipient agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision &
Corrections Department.

21-5776

177. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to accept
from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the
amount of $1,192,690, with a third party match of $397,563, for the FY
2021-22 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT), and of an
associated interlocal sub-recipient agreement with the Harris County
Community Supervision & Corrections Department.

21-5777

178. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security grant funds in the amount of $99,861,
with no required match, for the FY 2021 Letter of Map Revision Mapping
Activity Statement No. 39 project.

21-5726

179. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to accept from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security grant funds in the amount of $950,000,
with no required match, for the FY 2021 Urban Flood Risk Study Mapping
Activity Statement No. 40 project.

21-5727

180. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application
to the Texas Water Development Board for grant funds in the amount of
$1,297,422, with a required match of $11,676,801, for the FY 2021 Greens
Bayou - Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin Program (Project ID
P500-06-00-E006).

21-5733

181. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application
to the Federal Emergency Management Agency via the Texas Water
Development Board for grant funds in the amount of $21,600,000, with a
required match of $6,400,000, for the FY 2021 Flood Mitigation Assistance
Program.

21-5764

182. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application
to the Texas Water Development Board for grant funds in the amount of
$3,887,186, with a required match of $11,063,528, for the FY 2022 Halls
Bayou Watershed Drainage Project (P118-25-00-E001).

21-5833

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183. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the University
of Texas Health Science Center renewal grant funds in the amount of
$80,000, with no required match, for the FY 2021 Unplanned Pregnancy
Prevention Program.

21-5765

184. Request by Veterans Services for approval to submit an application to the
Texas Veterans Commission for renewal grant funds in the amount of
$300,000, with no required match, for the FY 2022-23 Veterans Assistance
Program.

21-5842

185. Request by Domestic Relations for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $370,500,
with a combined required match of $92,628, for the FY 2021-22 Family
Victimization Services for Supervised Possession Program.

21-5772

186. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $74,129,
with no required match, for the FY 2022 Specialty Sobriety Over Addiction
and Relapse Program.

21-5580

187. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $190,000,
with a required match of $74,802, for the FY 2022 Girls Inspiring Future
Triumphs (GIFT) Program.

21-5773

188. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division an amendment to an agreement to
de-obligate $75,438 for the FY 2021 Girls Inspiring Future Triumphs (GIFT)
Program.

21-5906

189. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept from the Office
of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of
$10,980, with no required match, for the FY 2021-22 Rifle Resistant Body
Armor Program.

21-5728

190. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept from the Office
of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of
$128,241, with a required match of $32,060, for the FY 2022 Crime Victim’s
Assistance Unit Program, and extend associated positions.

21-5729

191. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to accept from the Office
of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of
$97,831, with an in-kind match of $24,477, for the FY 2022 Domestic
Violence Deputy Program.

21-5730

192. Request by the Sheriff for approval to accept from the City of Houston grant
funds in the amount of $1,303,979 with 25% being allocated to the
Constables, with no required match, for the FY 2021 Justice Assistance Grant
Program.

21-5799

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193. Request by the Sheriff for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $119,754,
with no required match, for the FY 2022 Operation North Star Program.

21-5802

194. Request by the Sheriff for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division grant funds in the amount of
$1,415,856, with no required match, for the FY 2022 Texas Anti-Gang
Center Program.

21-5803

195. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to accept from the
Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount
of $90,000, with no required match, for the FY 2021-22 Criminal Justice
Grant Program.

21-5782

196. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to accept from the
Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount
of $113,800, with a combined match of $78,365 to be provided by a third
party, for the FY 2021-22 Victim Assistance Specialist Program.

21-5784

197. Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $425,000,
with no required match, for the FY 2021-22 Gulf Coast Coalition Against
Sexual Exploitation Program.

21-5578

198. Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $149,406,
with no required match, for the FY 2021-22 District Attorney’s Digital
Forensic Unit Program.

21-5579

199. Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $160,000,
with a required cash match of $68,571, for the FY 2022 HCDA Adult Sex
Crimes Project.

21-5888

200. Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $2,855,646,
with a required match of $793,235, for the FY 2022 HCDAO Victim
Assistance Program.

21-5894

201. Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $180,000,
with a required match of $87,000, for the FY 2021-22 Special Victims
Prosecution and Protective Order Project.

21-5896

202. Request by the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel for approval to submit a
pre-application resolution to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for
grant funds in the approximate amount of $2,046,667, with an estimated
required match of $1,146,134, for the Y2 Indigent Defense/Managed
Assigned Counsel Program.

21-5767

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October 26, 2021

203. Request by the District Courts for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $81,450,
with no required match, for the FY 2022 Specialty Family Drug Court
Program-Positive Pathways Court.

21-5585

204. Request by the District Courts for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $179,990,
with a required in-kind match of $45,000, for the FY 2021-22 Family
Victimization Support Services Program.

21-5898

205. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division grant funds in the total amount
of $861,460, with no required match, for the FY 2021 Urban Areas Security
Initiative/Homeland Security Grant Program.

21-5904

Auditor
206. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.

21-5722

207. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for FY 2021-22.

21-5723

Treasurer
208. Request for approval to establish one (1) New Bank account for Harris
County Flood Control District (“HCFCD”) to obtain financial assistance
from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the purpose of
funding flood mitigation improvements (Project #40167).

21-5835

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

21-5667

Purchasing
210. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for equipment,
repair parts, warranty work and/or service on Kubota tractors and related
items for Harris County (210363).

21-5669

211. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for batteries
for automobiles, trucks, commercial, marine, lawn equipment and related
items for Harris County (210345).

21-5670

212. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for traffic paint
and related items for Harris County (210354).

21-5672

213. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for inspection,
repair and related items for cathodic protection systems for the Flood Control
District (210339).

21-5673

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October 26, 2021

214. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for
professional engineering and support services for the sediment removal in the
Cypress Creek and Little Cypress Creek watersheds for the Flood Control
District (210342).

21-5674

215. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for
professional engineering and support services for the sediment removal in the
Addicks Reservoir, Barker Reservoir & White Oak Bayou watersheds for the
Flood Control District (210343).

21-5676

216. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for mowing
and various maintenance services for the central northwest region for the
Flood Control District (210333).

21-5677

217. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for grounds
maintenance services for the Eastgate and Oates Cemetery for the
Community Services Department (210336).

21-5678

218. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for mowing
and various maintenance services for the west region for the Flood Control
District (210313).

21-5679

219. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for tree
planting and maintenance services for the Flood Control District (210352).

21-5685

220. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for mowing
and various maintenance services for the northeast region for the Flood
Control District (210327).

21-5692

221. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for paint and
related items for Harris County (210346).

21-5696

222. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for mowing
and various maintenance services for the east region for the Flood Control
District (210325).

21-5724

223. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for a thermal
imaging/gas leak detection camera for Pollution Control Services (210353).

21-5725

224. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for
construction of Clay Road from west of Ventana Prairie to west of Peek Road
in Precinct 3 for the Office of the County Engineer (210357).

21-5731

225. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for
improvements at Airline Drive from West Gulf Bank Road to West Road for
the Office of the County Engineer (210350).

21-5864

226. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for
improvements of the stormwater detention basin (Phase II) at John Paul
Landing Park in Precinct 3 for the Office of the County Engineer (210351).

21-5881

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October 26, 2021

227. Request for approval of a renewal option with Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ &
Associates, Inc. d/b/a EHRA Engineering for professional architectural and
engineering services to study and design the construction of residential
developments for Harris County for the period of October 29, 2021 - October
28, 2022 at a cost of $1,000,000 (190217).

21-5601

228. Request for approval of a renewal option with Seril Inc. DBA Houston
Grotech Services for lawn care services for buy-out lots for the Flood Control
District for the period of February 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023 at a cost of
$471,704, subject to applicable bonds to be received (190387).

21-5680

229. Request for approval of a renewal option with Netsync Network Solutions
(Groups A & B) and Set Solutions, Inc. (Groups E - Z) for network security,
components, services and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the
period of November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022 at a cost of $1,400,000
(190282).

21-5668

230. Request for approval of a renewal option with Professional Traffic Control
LLC for thermoplastic striping of various roads and related items in Precinct
4 for the period of November 2, 2021 - November 1, 2022 at a cost of
$200,000, subject to applicable bonds to be received (200099).

21-5671

231. Request for approval of a renewal option with Environmental Southwest for
repair of ruts along maintenance berms of flood channels and basins for the
Flood Control District for the period of February 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
at a cost of $349,927, subject to applicable bonds to be received (190394).

21-5675

232. Request for approval of a renewal option with Professional Service
Industries, Inc. for professional engineering services for construction material
testing for Harris County for the period of November 10, 2021 - November
09, 2022 at a cost of $500,000 (190250).

21-5711

233. Request for approval of a renewal option with APMS of Houston, LLC dba
All Points of Texas, and Setex Container Solutions, LLC. dba Go Minis of
Texas for rental of storage units and portable on demand storage for the
Homeowner Assistance and Disaster Recovery Buyout Programs for the
Community Services Department through October 12, 2022 at a cost of
$536,250 (200015).

21-5712

234. Request for approval of a renewal option with Baker & Taylor, LLC
(Primary) and Brodart Co (Secondary) to provide library books, materials and
associated services for the County Public Library for the period of October
29, 2021 - October 28, 2022 at a cost of $1,684,000 (190214).

21-5732

235. Request for approval of a renewal option with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for
professional engineering services for construction material testing for Harris
County for the period of November 10, 2021 - November 09, 2022 at a cost
of $500,000 (190250).

21-5735

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October 26, 2021

236. Request for approval of a renewal option with Aviles Engineering
Corporation for professional engineering services for construction material
testing for Harris County for the period of November 10, 2021 - November
09, 2022 at a cost of $500,000 (190250).

21-5741

237. Request for approval of a renewal option with Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc.
for professional engineering services for construction material testing for
Harris County for the period of November 10, 2021 - November 09, 2022 at a
cost of $500,000 (190250).

21-5746

238. Request for approval of a renewal option with Aftermath Disaster Recovery,
Inc. (Primary) and DRC Emergency Services, LLC (Secondary) for
emergency response for storm debris removal and disposal services for the
Flood Control District for the period of October 27, 2021 - October 26, 2022
at a cost of $7,198,369 (200236).

21-5763

239. Request for approval of a renewal option with ISI Contracting, Inc. for
guardrail and bridge railing repairs and related items at various locations in
Precinct 4 for the period of November 10, 2021- November 9, 2022 at a cost
of $100,000, subject to applicable bonds to be received (200232).

21-5769

240. Request for approval of a renewal option with Prime Trees, Inc for clearing
of right-of-way and related items in Precinct 4 for the period of October 31,
2021- October 30, 2022 at a cost of $500,000, subject to applicable bonds to
be received (180140).

21-5788

241. Request for approval of a renewal option with APMS of Houston, LLC dba
All Points of Texas; East End Transfer Moving and Storage, Inc.; A-Rocket
Moving & Delivery, Inc. dba A-Rocket Moving & Storage; and RoadRunner,
Ltd. DBA Roadrunner Moving & Storage for moving services for the
Homeowner Assistance and Disaster Recovery Buyout Program for the
Community Services Department through October 12, 2022 at a cost of
$272,000 (200014).

21-5824

242. Request for approval of a renewal option with Arkitekhua Development;
BMS Construction, Inc.; Brizo Construction; Burghli Investments, LLC dba
Burghli Homes; Byrdson Services, LLC dba Excello Homes; DSW Homes,
LLC; Ducky Recovery LLC; Enterprise Builders; Galveston Piling LLC;
James W. Turner Construction, Ltd; RM Quality Construction, LLC;
SLSCO, Ltd; Stonewater, Inc.; The St. Bernard Project Inc. dba SBP, Inc.;
and Thompson Construction Group, Inc. for reconstruction of residential
homes for the Community Services Department for the period of November
1, 2021 - October 31, 2022 at a cost of $29,000,000, subject to applicable
bonds to be received (190297).

21-5845

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October 26, 2021

243. Request for approval of a renewal option with Decamil for solar lighted
transit shelters and related items for the Community Services Department for
the period of November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022 at a cost of $131,000,
subject to applicable bonds to be received (200241).

21-5848

244. Request for approval of a renewal option with Tetra Tech, Inc for disaster
recovery program management for Harris County through October 28, 2022
at a cost of $11,353,772 (190091).

21-5858

245. Request for approval of a renewal option with Pot-O-Gold Rentals LLC for
rental of portable toilets and handwashing stations for Harris County and the
Flood Control District for the period of November 1, 2021 - October 31,
2022 at a cost of $461,628 (190326).

21-5861

246. Request for approval of a renewal option with DataVox (Quaternary) for
structured cabling, audio/visual installations and related items for Harris
County for the period of November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022 at a cost of
$1,735,000 (190290).

21-5862

247. Request for approval of a renewal option with One Way Striping & Signs,
LLC for paint striping of various roads at the Harvey Camp Area and related
items in Precinct 4 for the period of November 7, 2021 - November 6, 2022
at a cost of $100,000, subject to applicable bonds to be received (190183).

21-5875

248. Request for approval of a renewal option with Cigna Health and Life
Insurance Company and Cigna Behavioral Health, Inc. for group medical
(including Prescription Drug Program, Stop Loss Coverage, Employee
Assistance Program and Flexible Spending Accounts) for Harris County and
the Flood Control District for the period of March 1, 2022 - February 28,
2023 at a cost of $409,000,000 (160153).

21-5883

249. Request for approval of a renewal option with Dearborn National Life
Insurance Company for basic and optional long term disability insurance for
Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of March 1, 2022
- February 28, 2023 at a cost of $2,100,000 (170182).

21-5884

250. Request for approval of a renewal option with Cigna Health and Life
Insurance Company for dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
coverage for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of
March 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023 at a cost of $12,100,000 (170174).

21-5885

251. Request for approval of a renewal option with Galls, LLC (Primary) and
WearForm (Secondary) for uniforms and related items for Precinct 2 for the
period of November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022 at a cost of $47,979
(200279).

21-5887

252. Request for approval of a renewal option with Marsh USA, Inc. for
commercial crime coverage for the Tax Assessor-Collector for the period of
November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022 at a cost of $65,000 (170221).

21-5891

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October 26, 2021

253. Request for approval of a renewal option with Davis Vision, Inc for vision
insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of
March 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023 at a cost of $1,500,000 (170181).

21-5892

254. Request for approval of a renewal option with Dearborn National Life
Insurance Company for life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of
March 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023 at a cost of $7,200,000 (150156).

21-5893

255. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to CMC
Development & Construction Corporation LLC in the amount of $1,121,000
for roadway, sidewalk and parking lot reconstruction at East Aldine Town
Center in Precinct 2, subject to applicable bonds to be received (210271).

21-5681

256. Request for approval of an award to Serco Construction Group, Ltd. on the
basis of only bid in the amount of $6,344,830 for improvements at Kleb
Woods Stormwater Detention Basin (Phase II) in Precinct 3, subject to
applicable bonds to be received (210280).

21-5709

257. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to
Rentokil North America, DBA Target Specialty Products in the amount of
$123,261 for mosquito control insecticide chemicals, diluents oil and related
Items for Harris County for the period of November 1, 2021 - October 31,
2022, with four one-year renewal options (210281).

21-5810

258. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Silsbee Ford in
the amount of $182,098 for heavy duty trucks and accessories for the
Sheriff’s Office (210241).

21-5831

259. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Wildseed Farms,
Inc in the amount of $174,440 for supply of various species of seed and
related Items for the Flood Control District for the period of November 1,
2021 - October 31, 2022, with four one-year renewal options (210279).

21-5837

260. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to New
Nursery West LLC in the amount of $94,261 for nursery plants and related
items for Harris County for the period of November 1, 2021 - October 31,
2022, with four (4) one-year renewal options, with certain items not being
awarded (210257).

21-5846

261. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Cutler Repaving,
Inc. in the amount of $1,961,049 for repaving of various roads in the camp
areas in Precinct 4, subject to applicable bonds to be received (210264).

21-5847

262. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Main Lane
Industries, Ltd. in the amount of $10,931,799 for improvements of various
roads near Texas Southern University (Phase II) in Precinct 1, subject to
applicable bonds to be received (210287).

21-5854

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October 26, 2021

263. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid meeting
specifications to McDonald Municipal and Industrial - A Division of C.F.
McDonald Electric, Inc. in the amount of $314,469 for installation of an
emergency generator at the Hardy Senior Center in Precinct 1, subject to
applicable bonds to be received (210250).

21-5860

264. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to J Rivas
Construction, LLC (Primary) and DL Glover, Inc. (Secondary) in the amount
of $886,598 for drainage service, maintenance, and improvements at various
locations in the South Zone of Precinct 2 for a one (1) year initial term, with
four (4) one-year renewal options, subject to applicable bonds to be received
(210286).

21-5863

265. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to
Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Gulf Coast, a CRH Company in the amount
of $1,805,560 for asphalt concrete pavement overlay, base repair of various
roads, and related items in Precinct 1 for a one year initial term with four
one-year renewal options, subject to applicable bonds to be received
(210243).

21-5870

266. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Environmental
Allies, Inc. in the amount of $424,777 for stormwater quality maintenance
program and related items for Harris County for a one (1) year initial term,
with four (4) one-year renewal options, subject to applicable bonds to be
received (210282).

21-5872

267. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid with Selrico
Communications, LLC. in the amount of $802,650 for maintenance of
communications infrastructure and related items at various locations for
Harris County for a one year initial term, with four one-year renewal options,
subject to applicable bonds to be received (210246).

21-5874

268. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid
meeting specifications to MWI Animal Health in the amount of $225,759 for
pet clinic supplies and related items for Public Health Services for the period
of November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022, with four (4) one-year renewal
options (210258).

21-5886

269. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Imperial Bag &
Paper Co. LLC DBA Great Southwest Paper Co. Inc. in the amount of
$327,521 for plastic liner (Poly) bags and related items for Harris County for
the period of November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022, with four (4) one-year
renewal options (210284).

21-5889

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October 26, 2021

270. Request for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with
the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an
agreement with The W-T Group, LLC in the amount of $1,048,442 for
professional architectural and/or engineering services to conduct a county
wide park safety and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance study for
the period of October 26, 2021 - October 25, 2023 (200287).

21-5890

271. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source
exemption agreement with Atser Systems, Inc. in the additional amount of
$75,000 to ensure all data is successfully migrated from the current platform
to the new SaaS platform for Capital Improvement Project Management and
Tracking Software System (CAPTRAC) Software as a Service (SaaS)
Manage-IT Module for the Toll Road Authority for the period of September
14, 2021 - September 13, 2026.

21-5699

272. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
CDW Government LLC for a body camera system for Harris County for the
extended period through February 28, 2022 at no additional cost (150033).

21-5714

273. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Tahirih Justice Center in the additional amount of $20,000 to adjust funds
available for innovative, evidenced-based, and promising model approaches
to community engagement programs for the Justice Administration
Department for the period of April 13, 2021 - April 12, 2022 (200289).

21-5787

274. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Center for Urban Transformation in the additional amount of $20,000 to
adjust funds available for innovative, evidenced-based, and promising model
approaches to Community Engagement Programs for the Justice
Administration Department for the period of April 13, 2021 - April 12, 2022
(200289).

21-5789

275. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
The Beacon of Downtown Houston in the additional amount of $20,000 to
adjust funds available for innovative, evidenced-based, and promising model
approaches to Community Engagement Programs for the Justice
Administration Department for the period of April 13, 2021 - April 12, 2022
(200289).

21-5818

276. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Houston Area Community Health Services, Inc., DBA Avenue 360 Health &
Wellness in the additional amount of $90,051 to adjust funds available for
Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Services for
Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of
March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022 (170278).

21-5832

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October 26, 2021

277. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
AIDS Healthcare Foundation in the additional amount of $357,200 to adjust
funds available for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative
(MAI) Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration
for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022 (170278).

21-5836

278. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. in the additional amount of
$300,000 for Ryan White Program Part A Services for Public Health
Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 01, 2021
- February 28, 2022 (190001).

21-5852

279. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Terra Point Realty, LLC to extend the master agreement for realtor services
for the sale of Ward Property for Resources for Children and Adults for the
extended period of February 10, 2022 - February 9, 2023, with no increase in
the total contract amount (150293).

21-5866

280. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
St. Hope Foundation, Inc. in the additional amount of $495,000 to adjust
funds available for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative
(MAI) Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration
for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022 (170278).

21-5869

281. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. in the additional amount of
$446,310 to adjust funds available for Ryan White Program Part A and
Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Services for Public Health Services/Ryan
White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28,
2022 (170278).

21-5871

282. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
St. Hope Foundation, Inc. in the additional amount of $100,100 to adjust
funds available for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative
(MAI) Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration
for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022 (170278).

21-5873

283. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
The Montrose Center in the additional amount of $30,000 to adjust funds
available for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative
(MAI) Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration
for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022 (160270).

21-5877

284. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
St. Hope Foundation, Inc. in the additional amount of $90,000 to adjust funds
available for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative
(MAI) Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration
for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022 (160270).

21-5880

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October 26, 2021

285. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Trimble, Inc. in the additional amount of $381,175 to increase funding for
maintenance of existing subscriptions and add four (4) additional one-year
renewal options for project and program management solution for the Office
of the County Engineer for the extended period through October 25, 2022
(140343).

21-5882

286. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Atser
Systems, Inc. in the amount of $100,000 for Capital Improvement Project
Management and Tracking Software System (CAPTRAC) license,
maintenance and off-site hosting services for Construct-IT, Track-IT and
Assure-IT modules for the Toll Road for services rendered January 8, 2021 September 14, 2021.

21-5879

287. Request that the County Judge execute a memorandum of understanding with
the County Public Library in the amount of $74,917 for library materials and
literacy services provided to the Juvenile Probation Department through
February 28, 2022.

21-5796

288. Request for approval of a Choice Partners, a division of Harris County
Department of Education Cooperative Program award on the basis of low
quote to CFI Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $244,355 for the project
price, with bonding in the amount of $5,694, for air handling unit
replacement on the 7th Floor of the Harris County Administration Building,
subject to applicable bonds to be received for the project price.

21-5715

289. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information
Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract low quote purchase from Optiv in the
amount of $190,615 for TripWire ExpertOps for the Toll Road Authority
through September 18, 2022.

21-5878

290. Request for approval of OMNIA Partners Public Sector Cooperative
Purchasing Program purchases from Safeware, Inc. in the estimated amount
of $250,000 for public safety and emergency preparedness equipment and
related services for Harris County through September 30, 2023, with five (5)
one-year renewal options.

21-5899

291. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive
bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with iLead
USA LLC in the amount of $83,000 for consulting and training services to
executive leadership for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of
October 26, 2021 - October 25, 2022.

21-5901

292. Request for approval to utilize a contract with Wald Relocation Services, Ltd.
(Primary) in the amount of $350,000 for a district wide move consultant and
mover for the Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health System
through May 17, 2022 (200034).

21-5900

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293. Request for approval of extension with Environmental Southwest for tree
planting and maintenance services for the Flood Control District for the
extended period of November 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021, or until a new
contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (160265).

21-5734

294. Request for approval of an extension with ESI Fire & Security, Inc. for
security access control hardware/software and related items for Universal
Services - Technology for the extended period through December 31, 2021,
or until a new contract is in place with no increase in pricing (160197).

21-5736

295. Request for approval to reject bids for tree planting and maintenance services
for the Flood Control District, and that the project be readvertised at a later
date with revised specifications (210256).

21-5710

296. Request for approval to reject the bid received for refurbishment of the
Houston Downtown Tunnel System at Caroline Street in Precinct 1, and that
the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications
(210288).

21-5828

297. Request for approval to reject the response for professional architectural
and/or engineering services for design and build-out of a health hub for
Sheldon Independent School District by the Office of the County Engineer,
and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications
(210299).

21-5713

298. Request for approval to remove inventory items listed on Auditor’s Form
3351 for the Commissioner of Precinct 4.

21-5658

299. Request for approval to transfer items, advertisement, sale, disposal of items
of no value and release of titles and/or documentation for the period of
September 28, 2021 - October 13, 2021.

21-5664

County Judge
Commissioner, Precinct 1
300. Request for approval for Precinct One staff to assist with Keep America
Beautiful Cleanup on October 30, 2021.

21-5744

301. Request for approval to add Position Titles to the Salary Structure.

21-5911

Commissioner, Precinct 2
302. Request for approval of the annual Hibiscus Show and Sale at East Harris
County Activity Center on April 23-24, 2022.

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Commissioner, Precinct 3
303. Request for discussion and possible action for the Office of County
Administration, relevant departments, subject-matter experts, law
enforcement, and community members to incorporate into the safe
neighborhood infrastructure investment plan the addition of $5,000,000 for
50 police officers to serve the targeted zip codes identified by law
enforcement.

21-5838

304. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement
with Cypress Woods High School AFJROTC-20091 for cleanup along the
roadsides of Skinner Road from Jarvis Road to Spring Cypress Road for the
period of January 4, 2022-January 3, 2024.

21-5839

305. Request for approval to accept from Barbara Pankratz the donation of books,
stuffed animals, and assorted educational material with an estimated value of
$881 to be utilized at the Kleb Woods Nature Center and John Paul Landing
Environmental Education Center.

21-5840

Commissioner, Precinct 4
306. Request for approval to accept an affidavit and petition submitted by the
residents of the North Hill Estates Subdivision. The subdivision is requesting
the posting of “No Overnight Parking of Commercial Motor Vehicles” signs
in accordance with HB 327 and has provided the affidavit and petition in
compliance with the required regulations.

21-5737

Miscellaneous
307. Request by McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, LLP, for approval of a resolution
for the issuance of New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance
Corporation Revenue Bonds to finance and refinance certain facilities for
Buckingham Senior Living Community, Inc., with respect to a public
hearing.

21-5600

Transmittals
308. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of an update that
representatives have been contacted for the Facilities Working Group and
other relevant departments to schedule the first meeting.

21-5780

309. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the monthly report
describing progress in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local
Fiscal Recovery Fund administration, in accordance with guidance from
Commissioners Court.

21-5783

310. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment
transactions and maturities for the period of September 30-October 13, 2021.

21-5826

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311. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of Notices of Road and
Bridge Log Changes to be Reflected in the Harris County Road Log.

21-5590

312. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of October 2021 Status
Update for Subdivision Drainage Projects Associated with the 2018 Harris
County Flood Control District Bond Subdivision Program.

21-5626

313. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of the 2018 Bond Program Monthly
Update through the end of September 2021.

21-5706

314. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a progress report on the ongoing
Harris County Modeling, Assessment and Awareness Project (MAAPnext).
(Bond ID Z-10, Project ID Z100-00-00-P025).

21-5830

315. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of
funds in the total amount of $193,509.90 from the sale of surplus and
confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and
Houston Auto Auction for the period of September 1, 2021 - September 30,
2021.

21-5665

316. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for
advertised jobs that were opened October 18 and 25, 2021.

21-5816

317. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a renewal with New
York University for a research partner for the early interventions for opioid
users project for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department
through September 30, 2022 at a cost of $66,490 (190313).

21-5834

318. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement for supplemental repair parts, labor, and related items for
Hustler turf equipment and related items for Harris County (210347).

21-5865

319. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a purchase through the
State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative
Contract from Language Line Services, Inc. for on-demand interpretation
services for the Toll Road Authority in the amount of $209,180.

21-5903

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 .

320. Request by the County Judge for an Executive Session for discussion and
possible action concerning appointments to the Harris County Historical
Commission.
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321. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for an Executive Session for
approval of the reappointment of Dr. Ewan Johnson to the Harris Health
System Board of Trustees for a two-year term ending November 1, 2023.

21-5739

322. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to
§551.071, Government Code, for approval of an agreement between Harris
County and Best Best & Krieger, LLP (BBK Law) as Special Counsel in
connection with all issues related to the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries
Resiliency Study and Project for the Harris County Flood Control District
and all other matters related to the representation.

21-5800

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.

323. Request by the Flood Control District for discussion of bond program
projects in the Cedar Bayou watershed and approval of amendments
regarding up to $191 million of bond funds, and to authorize the District to
initiate bond projects that have not yet been initiated per these amendments.
(Precinct 2).

21-5930

324. Request by Community Services for approval of amendments to the Harris
County 2020 and 2021 Action Plans.

21-5926

325. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to
accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds
in the amount of $936,337, with a required match of $246,404, for the FY
2021-22 Prevention Services Initiatives Program.

21-5912

326. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to
accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division renewal
grant funds in the amount of $660,131, with a required match of $165,033,
for the FY 2021-22 TRIAD Child Sex Trafficking Program.

21-5913

327. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to
accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division renewal
grant funds in the amount of $75,000, with no required match, for the TRIAD
Home Safe Program.

21-5914

328. Request by the Sheriff for approval for the County Judge to sign formal
contract
documents
for
the
FY
2021-22 Early
Medical
Intervention-Incarcerated Program previously accepted by Commissioners
Court on August 10, 2021.

21-5921

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329. Request by the County Attorney’s Office for approval of a settlement with
Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ortho-McNeil-Janssen
Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc., in connection with
Harris County v. Purdue Pharma, LP, et al., Case No. 4:18-cv-00490 (S.D.
Tex.); In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MLD No. 2804, Case
No. 1:18-op-45677-DAP.

21-5918

330. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on
the basis of best proposals meeting requirements and that the County Judge
execute agreements with Career and Recovery Resources, Inc.; Houston Area
Community Services, Inc. dba Avenue 360 Health & Wellness; and The
Salvation Army of Greater Houston for permanent supportive housing and
associated supportive services to meet gaps in the homeless response system
for the Community Services Department for the period of November 1, 2021
- October 31, 2022, with four one-year renewal options (210124).

21-5922

331. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on
the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge
execute agreements with OnPurpose Enrichment, Inc., and SEARCH
Homeless Services for case management services for the Community
Services Department for the period of November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022,
with four one-year renewal options (210144).

21-5923

332. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a personal
services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the
County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Stephen
Kaminsky, M.D., P.A. in the additional amount of $156,000 for radiographic
interpretation services for incoming inmates of the Sheriff’s Office for the
extended period through February 27, 2022.

21-5924

333. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval to terminate a
personal services exemption agreement with John Scott for legislative liaison
services in Austin, Texas for Harris County effective October 20, 2021.

21-5925

334. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a grant
amendment from the State of Qatar extending the end date to December 31,
2021 for the Blue Ridge Park Soccer Fields - Qatar Harvey Relief Fund
Program.

21-5919

335. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of the acceptance of
a donation of a red tail boa constrictor to Harris County Precinct One
Environmental Education Program.

21-5928

336. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 to receive public input regarding
Harris County Commissioners Court redistricting plans, and consider and
possibly adopt an order approving a new district/precinct plan for Harris
County Commissioners Court, including any amendments thereto.

21-5929

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337. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for discussion and possible action
pertaining to decorum of Harris County Commissioners Court members.

21-5927

338. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for a discussion and possible
action on redistricting.

21-5920

339. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution
recognizing the retirement of M. Lynn Chamberlin from the Harris County
Attorney’s Office.

21-5915

Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
Adjournment.

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