On the agenda: Houston Commissioners Court — data center (Sep 28)

1001 Preston St., Suite 934
Houston, Texas 77002

Harris County, Texas
Commissioners Court
Agenda

Lina Hidalgo, County Judge
Rodney Ellis, Commissioner, Precinct 1
Adrian Garcia, Commissioner, Precinct 2
Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner, Precinct 3
R. Jack Cagle, Commissioner, Precinct 4
Tuesday, September 28, 2021

10:00 AM

1001 Preston St., Suite 934

Public Notice
September 24, 2021 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING

21-5262

Opening Prayer
Senior Pastor Ryan Rush of Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy.
Mid-Year Review
Request to present the mid-year review of Harris County finances.

21-5247

Appearances before court
The Clerk of the Court or another person designated by the presiding member of the court shall keep the time for speakers .
Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting
and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the court . Refusal to abide by the court’s order may
result in a Contempt of Court Citation.
It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris
County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government . However, members of the public are reminded that
the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and
legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses authority to issue Contempt of Court
citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in
participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court . Profane, insulting or
threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated . Those persons who do not conduct
themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be
refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court
Citation.
Each member of the public who appears before the Court is limited to a total of three minutes to make his or her remarks on
all agenda items unless the speaker has appeared before the Court on the same issue in any of the past three meetings, in
which case the comment period may be limited to one minute. A member of the public who requests to speak about a topic
that does not address a specific Agenda item will have a comment period of one minute, which will take place after all other
speakers. If the total number of speakers registered to speak at a meeting of Commissioners Court is greater than 25, the
time for each speaker is reduced to 1 minute for all speakers . Each speaker is allowed either three minutes total if there are
under 25 speakers registered or one minute total, if there are over 25 speakers registered, irrespective of how many items
the speaker registers for.

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Resolutions
1.

Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to commend and
congratulate Juana E. Angel for 25 years of dedicated service to Harris
County.

21-5118

2.

Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to commend and
congratulate Byron K. Fisher for 30 years of dedicated service to Harris
County.

21-5226

3.

Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to commend and
congratulate John Blount for 34 years of service and dedication to the
residents of Harris County.

21-5227

4.

Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to designate
October 3-9, 2021 as Fire Prevention Week in Harris County, Texas.

21-5228

5.

Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to designate the
month of September as Suicide Prevention Month in Harris County, Texas.

21-5229

6.

Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to designate
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 as National Night Out in Harris County, Texas.

21-5230

7.

Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution to designate the
month of October 2021 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Harris County,
Texas.

21-5231

8.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution
recognizing NTZ (No Trafficking Zone) for their “Game Over” initiative at
NRG.

21-5100

9.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution
recognizing Ms. Margie Peña in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month,
September 15-October 15, 2021.

21-5139

10. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution
recognizing Mr. Ronald Castro in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month,
September 15-October 15, 2021.

21-5140

11. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution
recognizing Digital Inclusion Week 2021, October 4th-October 8th, 2021.

21-5141

12. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution
recognizing Judge Joe Villarreal in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
for his contributions to our community and specifically Harris County’s
Hispanic community.

21-5109

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COVID-19
13. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of an
amendment to the contract with The Houston Food Bank in the additional
amount of $3,894,400 to enable expanded food distribution services to
continue through April 2022.

21-5149

14. 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
October 9, 2021 through October 22, 2021.

21-4998

15. 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 October
31, 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.

21-5102

16. Request by Human Resources & Risk Management for approval of an
amendment to the contract with Lone Star College to extend the term of the
contract through December 31, 2021 for the COVID-19 Workforce
Development Program.

21-5108

17. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services grant funds in the amount of
$2,999,755, with no required match, for the Community Health Workers for
COVID Response & Resilient Communities Program, and create 10 positions
effective October 9, 2021.

21-5131

18. Request by Public Health Services for approval to lease the facility at St.
Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, at no cost to the county, to be utilized for
COVID-19 Vaccination site.

21-5142

19. Request by the Sheriff for approval of $1,773,571 of funding for hazard pay
to jail staff beginning on September 25, 2021 and extending through the end
of the fiscal year.

21-5241

20. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an order
authorizing the County Judge to execute an agreement with AD Hospital
East, LLC d/b/a Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital in the amount of
$10,220,000 for inmate medical services for the Sheriff’s Office for the
period of September 28, 2021 - September 27, 2022, with one renewal
option, in connection with a Public Health or Safety Exemption.

21-5146

21. 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.

21-5240

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22. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to accept from
Farouk Systems, Inc., the donation of 108 cases of hand sanitizer (432 one-gallon bottles) for COVID vaccination events.

21-5120

County Administration
23. Request for approval of the proposed holidays and Commissioners Court
meetings calendar for 2022.

21-5123

Management and Budget
24. Request for approval of an order approving proceeding to issue and sell
Harris County, Texas Permanent Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series
2021A; and Harris County Flood Control District Improvement Bonds, Series
2021B, including the preparation of all financing and offering documents;
approving the engagement of professionals in connection with the issuance
and sale of the bonds; and making other provisions regarding such bonds and
matters incident thereto. The foregoing Order includes authorization of the
engagement of (1) Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Law Offices of Francisco G.
Medina, as Co-Bond Counsel and (2) McCall, Parkhurst and Horton L.L.P.
and West and Associates, LLP, as Co-Disclosure Counsel. By this
engagement, the County hereby affirms that (i) such legal services require
specialized expertise and experience in municipal finance, federal tax law
and federal and state securities laws and therefore cannot be adequately
performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the County, (ii) such
legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private
practice under a contract providing for the payment of hourly fees without
contingency because the County will not be obligated to pay any legal fees
until the successful closing of the contemplated transaction and (iii) entering
into a contingent fee contract for legal services is in the best interest of the
residents of the County because Co-Bond Counsel and Co-Disclosure
Counsel will only be paid in the event that the contemplated transaction is
completed and successfully closes.

21-5157

25. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest.

21-5041

26. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Pollution Control for
the Pollution Control Services (PCS) Equipment Replacement and Additions
project in the additional amount of $150,000 for a total CP funding of
$1,605,000.

21-5000

27. Request for approval to decrease the Universal Services commercial paper
funding for the close out of Harris County Asset Management Program Phase
I project in the amount of $900,000 for a net CP funding of $-0-.

21-5237

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

21-5208

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Human Resources and Risk Management
29. 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 $32,662 and five workers’ compensation recoveries in the
total amount of $13,307; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in
the amount of $1,402; denial of 34 claims; claims for damages received
during the period ending September 21, 2021; and that the County Judge
execute three releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of
$30,744 in connection with property damage claims.

21-5160

County Engineer
30. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with Cobb
Fendley & Associates Inc in the amount of $859,517.30 for Professional
Engineering Services in connection with Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage
Improvements, UPIN 19101MF14201, Precinct 1.

21-5068

31. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Halff Associates, Inc.
with a retainer fee of $100 and an approval of funds not to exceed $500,000
for Professional On-Call Engineering and Related Services in connection
with Various Projects, Precinct 4.

21-5077

32. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Lupher, LLC, with a
retainer fee of $100 and approval of funds not to exceed $300,000.00 for
On-Call Professional Engineering Survey and related Services as may be
needed in connection with various Projects, Precinct 3.

21-5074

33. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CivilTech Engineering,
Inc. in the amount of $225,965.45 for Professional Engineering Services to
construct and provide Drainage improvements to Castlewood Addition
Sections 3 & 4 Subdivision, UPIN 19102MF17301, Precinct 2.

21-5070

34. Request for approval to execute an agreement with All-Terra Engineering,
Inc. in the amount of $200,000.00 for Professional On-Call Engineering and
related services as may be needed in connection with various projects,
Precinct 1.

21-5067

35. Request for approval of change in contract with Raul A. Chapa in connection
with final construction of Sidewalk and Bike Ln. - Polk/Cullen - 2020,
adding 1 calendar day with an addition of $158,272.34, Job No. 19/0355-4,
Precinct 1.

21-5021

36. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Midtown Engineers, LLC,
in the amount of $157,446.67 for Professional Engineering and related
services to construct and provide drainage improvements to Water Control
Improvement District (WCID) 50, UPIN 21102MF1WF01, Precinct 2.

21-5072

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37. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Texas Urban Low Impact
Development LLC d/b/a White Oak Engineers & Planners in the amount of
$132,765.40 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with
Intersection Improvements - Westgreen Boulevard at IH 10, UPIN
221033961530012, Precinct 3.

21-5075

38. Request for approval to execute an agreement with BJackson Enterprises,
LLC in the amount of $84,920.00 for Professional Engineering Services to
provide Intersection Improvements to Greenhouse Road at Park Row, UPIN
221033952830025, Precinct 3.

21-5073

39. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with
CivilTech Engineering Inc. in the amount of $38,870.00 for Professional
Engineering Services to provide Drainage improvements to Castlewood
Addition Sections 3 & 4 Subdivision, UPIN 19102MF17301, Precinct 2.

21-5069

40. Request for approval to increase the scope and fee of an approved agreement
with GC Engineering Inc. through an amendment in the amount of
$38,833.10 to provide Professional Engineering Services for improvements
to Telge Road Segment 2 from 1,650’ north of Louetta Road to 300’ north of
Grant Road, UPIN 15104MF0DN02, Precinct 4.

21-5076

41. Request for approval to execute an agreement with HR Green, Inc., in the
amount of $35,900.62 for Professional Engineering and related services to
construct and provide Drainage improvements to Eastex Freeway Forest
Subdivision, UPIN 20090MF1HE01, Precinct 2.

21-5071

42. Request for approval of change in contract with Persons Services Corp. in
connection with Emerald Forest Subdivisions Road and Drainage
Improvements (Brandywine Oaks) with an addition of $32,540.00. Job No.
20/0366-1, Precinct 3.

21-5058

43. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with M.
Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $25,950.00 for
Professional Architecture and Engineering Services in connection with Radio
System Core Facility, UPIN 20208MF1ME01, Countywide.

21-5078

44. Request for approval of change in contract with DL Meacham, LP in
connection with James Driver Inclusive Park Project Expansion - 2019,
adding 19 calendar days, with an addition of $20,242.85, Job No.
20/0067-10, Precinct 2.

21-5022

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45. Request for approval of an amendment titled, Second Amendment to Lease
Agreement, with NW Crossing Management, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability
Company, f/b/o RS NWC LLC and 290 Office Ventures, LP, for use of office
space located at 13105 Northwest Freeway, Suite 1200, Houston, TX, for the
benefit of the Community Services Department. The amendment will begin
October 1, 2021 with a monthly payment of $14,069.33 and increase to
$14,289.17 on December 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022, with a 120-day
termination option. Precinct 4.

21-4986

46. Request for approval of an amendment titled, First Amendment to Lease
Agreement, with Lone Star College System District DBA Lone Star College
for use of office space located at 2316 Atascocita Road, Humble, TX. The
amendment will begin September 1, 2021.

21-4985

47. Request for approval of change in contract with Serco Construction Group,
LTD in connection with final construction of On-Call Maintenance Contract
for Drainage Improvements in Various Locations - adding 79 calendar days,
no change to the contract amount, Job No. 15/0256-3, Precinct 2.

21-5023

48. Request for approval of change in contract with Teamwork Construction
Services, Inc. in connection with Bay Area Hike and Bike Trail Segment 3,
adding 16 calendar days, no change to the contract amount, Job No.
20/0238-4, Precinct 2.

21-5024

49. 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 15400 1/2 Woodland Hills Dr.,
Humble, TX 77346 (intersection of Woodland Hills Drive and Balmoral
Hills Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 2.

21-5059

50. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Lakewood Forest
Fund, Inc. to service three (3) additional medians and related appurtenances
including landscaping and beautification of the medians to be constructed by
the Lakewood Forest Fund, Inc. within the existing road right-of-way directly
north of the intersection of New Hampton Drive and N. Eldridge Pkwy
Tomball 77377, and Spring Cypress Road immediately to the east and west
of the intersection of Avenfield Road and Spring Cypress Road Tomball, in
Harris County Precinct 4.

21-5060

51. Request for approval of plat Imperial Forest Detention Reserve Sec 1.
Consultant DHI Engineering, LLC, Precinct 1.

21-5170

52. Request for approval of plat Imperial Forest Sec 3 Partial Replat No 1.
Consultant Elevation Land Solutions, Precinct 1.

21-5171

53. Request for approval of plat Imperial Forest Sec 4 Amending Plat No 1.
Consultant Elevation Land Solutions, Precinct 1.

21-5172

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54. Request for approval of plat Elyson Sec 37 with a financial surety in the
amount of $3,695.00. Consultant BGE, Inc., Precinct 3.

21-5187

55. Request for approval of plat Elyson Sec 38 with a financial surety in the
amount of $2,400.00. Consultant BGE, Inc., Precinct 3.

21-5180

57. Request for approval of plat Elyson Village Road Street Dedication with a
financial surety in the amount of $2,240.00. Consultant BGE, Inc., Precinct 3.

21-5181

56. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Westgreen Boulevard Street
Dedication Sec 5 with a financial surety in the amount of $1,900.00.
Consultant Costello, Inc., Precinct 3.

21-5179

58. Request for approval of plat Ventana Lakes Sec 16 with a financial surety in
the amount of $2,295.00. Consultant EHRA, Precinct 3.

21-5174

59. Request for approval of plat Migues Casa Replat No 1. Consultant E.I.C.
Surveying Company, Precinct 3.

21-5173

60. Request for approval of plat Harris County MUD No 171 Water Well No 3.
Consultant BGE, Inc., Precinct 3.

21-5182

61. Request for approval of plat Avalon at Cypress Mason Road Street
Dedication Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,120.00.
Consultant BGE, Inc., Precinct 3.

21-5175

62. Request for approval of plat Cypress Plaza Apartments. Consultant
Windrose, Precinct 3.

21-5177

63. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Emerald Lake. Consultant Costello,
Inc., Precinct 4.

21-5183

64. Request for approval of plat DMR Family Enterprises LLC. Consultant Hovis
Surveying Company, Precinct 4.

21-5186

65. Request for approval of plat Emerald Forest Utility District Lift Station No 5.
Consultant Windrose, Precinct 4.

21-5188

66. Request for approval of a study report prepared by Costello, Inc. for Riata
West Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 as part of the Flood
Control District Bond Program, UPIN 19103MF15H01, Precinct 3.

21-4981

67. Request for approval of a study report prepared by IDS Engineering Group
for Foxwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN
19104MF13Z01, Precinct 4.

21-4982

68. Request for approval of an amendment to the Regulations of Harris County,
Texas for the Approval and Acceptance of Infrastructure to modify and
expand the definition of “Geotechnical Engineer”, effective September 28,
2021.

21-4993

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69. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for
Harris County for the public project known as Humble Westfield Rd from W
Hardy Rd to FM1960 - 2020, tract number 1, for $25,727.75, which is
$2,922.75 over the appraised value, UPIN 21101MF1NU01, Precinct 1.

21-4994

70. Request for approval for an order authorizing abandonment of right of way
easements for the public project known as Sales & Abandonment - Meadows
at Westfield Village Easement Abandonment, tract number 1, to KB Home
Lone Star, Inc., a Texas corporation, Precinct 3.

21-4995

71. 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 one (1) fee simple tract for the public project known as
Hurricane Harvey Buyout Project, for the purpose of preventing future flood
damage, Precinct 2.

21-4996

72. 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 three (3) 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.

21-4997

73. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for
NASH FM 529 LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount
of $2,360.00 for Elyson Falls Drive Street Dedication Sec 5, Precinct 3.

21-5010

74. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects and
repair and maintain infrastructure for MRA GP West, L.P. in the amount of
$2,200.00 for Old Sandy Road Street Dedication and Reserve, Precinct 1.

21-5011

75. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects and
repair and maintain infrastructure for MREC LT Sterling Canyon, LLC, A
Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $3,600.00 for
Mirabella Sec 10, Precinct 3.

21-5012

76. Request for approval for CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC to
convey real estate to HCFCD for tract number H100-00-00-10-009.0, a
0.0129 acre drainage easement from the Hunting Bayou Channel ROW Phase
II project, at a cost of $631.00, and that the County Judge execute the
drainage easement, UPIN 070900H1R001, Precinct 1.

21-5013

77. Request for approval for Harris County to convey real estate to HCFCD for
tract number K149-00-00-01-003.1, a 8.0184 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, Precinct 4.

21-5014

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78. Request for approval for Harris County to accept a real estate donation and
execute a proposed gift form for a 0.0605 acre unobstructed visibility
easement, tract number 1, for the public project known as Traffic Signal 6300 Block of Greenhouse Rd - 2020, from Cypress Fairbanks Independent
School District, with the appraised HCAD value of $3,293.75, UPIN
21208MF1QX01, Precinct 4.

21-5015

79. Request for approval to negotiate with KCI Technologies, Inc. for
Professional Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Services in connection
with phase 2 of MEP Upgrades at Youth Village Campus 210 J.W. Mills,
Seabrook, Texas, Precinct 2.

21-5049

80. Request for approval to negotiate with Blackline Engineering LLC for
Professional Engineering Services at Boyce-Dorian Park and Lincoln Park,
for Boyce Dorian and Lincoln Plan - 2019, UPIN 20101MF1G901, Precinct
1.

21-5053

81. Request for approval to negotiate an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Seabrook, to provide debris removal and disposal services to the City
following federally declared disasters within its corporate limits, Precinct 2.

21-5054

82. Request for approval to negotiate with HR Green, Inc. for Professional
Engineering Services in connection with Copperfield Southdown Village
Section 1 Subdivision Drainage Improvements, UPIN 19103MF16201,
Precinct 3.

21-5055

83. Request for approval to negotiate with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for Professional
Engineering Services in connection with Aberdeen Green Subdivision
Drainage Improvements, UPIN 19103MF16001, Precinct 3.

21-5056

84. Request for approval to negotiate with Scientech Engineers, Inc. for
Professional Engineering Services in connection with K500-01-00 Detention
Basin Expansion Project - 2021, UPIN 22208MF2CS01, Precinct 3.

21-5057

85. Request for approval to issue a purchase order with Professional Services
Industries (PSI), Inc. for professional engineering services for construction
materials testing lab and inspection services for Sidewalk and Traffic
Improvements - Bammel Rd from Imperial Valley Dr. to Inverness Forest Dr.
for Harris County in Precinct 1.

21-5061

86. Request for approval to issue a purchase order with Geoscience Engineering
& Testing, Inc for construction materials testing lab and inspection services
for Baybrook and Seascape Subdivisions Drainage Improvements for Harris
County in Precinct 2.

21-5062

87. Request for approval to issue a purchase order with Geotest Engineering, Inc.
for Professional Engineering Services for construction materials testing lab
and inspection services for Water Control Improvement District (WCID) 50
Drainage Improvements - 2020 for Harris County in Precinct 2.

21-5063

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88. Request for approval to issue a purchase order with Raba-Kistner
Consultants, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for construction
materials testing lab and inspection services for Drainage Improvements to
Castlewood Addition Section 3 and 4 Subdivision for Harris County in
Precinct 2.

21-5064

89. Request for approval to issue a purchase order with Gorrondona Engineering
Services, Inc. for professional engineering services for construction materials
testing lab and inspection services for Asphalt Package 2021-2 for Harris
County in Precinct 3.

21-5066

90. Request for approval to issue a purchase order with TGI Geotechnics, Inc. for
professional engineering services for construction materials testing lab and
inspection services for Eastex Freeway Forest Subdivision Sec. 3 and 4
Drainage Improvements for Harris County in Precinct 2.

21-5065

Flood Control District
91. Request for approval of a utility adjustment agreement with Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T Texas, in the amount of $1,653,455,
associated with the facilities near HCFCD Unit D100-00-00, Buffalo
Speedway bridge. (Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-11, Project ID
D100-00-00-B047, Agreement No. 2022-42, Precinct 1).

21-5026

92. Request for approval of a utility adjustment agreement with Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T Texas, in the amount of $1,046,312,
associated with facilities near HCFCD Unit D100-00-00, South 75th Street
bridge. (Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-11, Project ID
D100-00-00-B047, Agreement No. 2022-43, Precinct 2).

21-5027

93. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown, in
the amount of $710,408, for a partnership project for drainage improvements
to the West Texas Avenue area. (Goose Creek Watershed, Bond ID Z-02,
Project ID O101-00-00-G001, Agreement No. 2022-49, Precinct 2).

21-5028

94. Request for approval of an agreement with Entech Civil Engineers, Inc. in the
amount of $550,000, for engineering services to provide a drainage
improvement study for the HCFCD Unit P138-00-00. (Greens Bayou
Watershed, Bond ID Z-03, Project ID P138-00-00-P001, Agreement No.
2022-41, Precincts 1, 2 and 4).

21-5029

95. Request for approval of an agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.,
in an amount not to exceed $500,000 with a partial encumbrance of
$150,000, to provide engineering services for staff augmentation in support
of feasibility studies. (Project ID Z100-00-00-P030, Agreement No. 2022-59,
Countywide).

21-5030

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96. Request for approval of an agreement with Gauge Engineering, LLC, in the
amount of $454,970, to provide preliminary engineering services in support
of a planning study of the upper South Mayde Creek area around HCFCD
Unit U101-00-00. (Addicks Reservoir Watershed, Bond ID Z-03, Project ID
U101-00-00-P004, Agreement No. 2022-32, Precinct 3).

21-5031

97. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with Atser, L.P. for materials
engineering and testing services in support of general drainage system
repairs. (Project ID Z100-00-00-X324, Countywide).

21-5033

98. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with the City of Houston and
Port of Houston Authority for a partnership project for the Galveston Bay
Park study conceptualized by Rice University’s Severe Storm Prediction,
Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center (SSPEED), which may
provide storm surge protection for Harris County residents, the Port of
Houston, and businesses adjacent to Galveston Bay at HCFCD Unit
G100-00-00. (Bond ID Z-02, Precinct 2).

21-5034

99. Request for approval to negotiate an agreement with BGE, Inc. for
engineering services associated with natural stable channel design including
advanced and emerging technology for distributed wetland restoration on an
existing sand pit at HCFCD Unit U102-00-00. (Addicks Reservoir
Watershed, Bond ID Z-05, Project ID U102-00-00-X037, Precinct 3).

21-5035

100. Request for approval of Change in Contract No. 2 with Burnside Services,
Inc. for the White Oak Bayou Federal Flood Damage Reduction Project,
Channel Modifications Discrete Segment 105, adding 65 calendar days and
resulting in an addition of $241,549 to the contract amount. (White Oak
Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-14, Project ID E100-00-00-E005, Job No.
20/0162, Precinct 4).

21-5036

101. Request for approval of Change in Contract No. 1 with Burnside Services,
Inc. for the White Oak Bayou Federal Flood Damage Reduction Project,
Channel Modifications Discrete Segment 104, adding 5 calendar days and
resulting in an addition of $98,767 to the contract amount. (White Oak Bayou
Watershed, Bond ID C-14, Project ID E100-00-00-E006, Job No. 21/0036,
Precincts 1 and 4).

21-5037

102. Request for approval of Change in Contract No. 2 with Hurtado Construction
Company for channel conveyance improvements on HCFCD Unit
K163-00-00, adding 47 calendar days and resulting in an addition of $44,744
to the contract amount. (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-23, Project ID
K163-00-00-E002, Job No. 20/0024, Precinct 3).

21-5038

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103. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District
project serve a public project 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 Hunting Bayou Channel Right-of-Way Phase
II, for the purpose of channel improvements, authorizing eminent domain if
necessary. (Hunting Bayou Watershed, Project ID H100-00-00-R001, Tracts
H100-00-00-13-067.0 and H100-00-00-13-068.0, Precinct 1).

21-5039

104. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District
project serve a public project 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 Stormwater Detention Basin on South Mayde
Creek, authorizing eminent domain if necessary. (Addicks Reservoir
Watershed, Bond ID C-46, Project ID U501-06-00-E001, Tracts
U501-06-00-08-001.0 and U501-06-00-08-002.0, Precinct 3).

21-5040

105. 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 one fee simple tract for
the public project known as Cypress Creek Right-of-Way Acquisition and
Floodplain Preservation, for the purpose of floodplain preservation. (Cypress
Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-20, Project ID K100-00-00-R005, Tract
K100-00-00-17-026.0, Precinct 4).

21-5042

106. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District
project serve a public project 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 L100-00-00-07-023.0
and L100-00-00-07-024.0, Precinct 4).

21-5043

107. Request for approval of a Waiver of Use Restriction and Right of First
Refusal, requested by East Houston Medical Office Building LLC, related to
property at 1140 Westmont Drive. (Greens Bayou Watershed, Project ID
P100-00-00-E013, Precinct 2).

21-5044

Toll Road Authority
108. Request for approval of an Agreement with Ally General Solutions, LLC dba
AGS Engineering and Construction to provide construction engineering and
inspection services associated with the installation of toll equipment and
various projects in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00 (Precinct 2).

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109. Request for approval of an Agreement with CONSOR Engineers, LLC to
provide construction engineering and inspection services associated with the
installation of toll equipment and various projects in an amount not to exceed
$550,000.00 (Precinct 4).

21-5089

110. Request for approval of an Agreement with Midtown Engineers, LLC to
provide construction engineering and inspection services associated with the
installation of toll equipment and various projects in an amount not to exceed
$550,000.00 (Precinct 3).

21-5090

111. Request for approval of an Agreement with Taylor Construction Management
to provide construction engineering and inspection services associated with
the installation of toll equipment and various projects in an amount not to
exceed $550,000.00 (Precinct 1).

21-5091

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

21-5165

Universal Services
113. Request for approval to destroy certain records of the Harris County Public
Library, Sheriff’s Office, and Justice of the Peace 8.2 that have met the
retention period specified in the Harris County Records Control Schedule
adopted December 10, 2019.

21-5191

114. Request for approval of an agreement with Harris County Emergency Service
District No. 16 for use of the county’s communications systems.

21-5196

115. Request for approval of an agreement with Montgomery County ESD 1
(MCESD 1) for use of the county’s communications systems.

21-5198

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

21-5233

Public Health Services
117. Request for approval for the Veterinary Public Health Division to accept
from various community donors monetary donations in the amount of
$1,571.23.

21-5239

Community Services
118. Request for approval of four Memorandums of Understanding between
Harris County Community Services Department and Precinct 1, Precinct 2,
Precinct 3, and Precinct 4 for the creation and maintenance of the Little Free
Libraries Program.

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21-5080

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119. Request for approval of amendments to the Harris County 2015-2021 Action
Plans.

21-5081

120. Request for approval of the Amendment of the Beaumont Place Drainage
Improvements contract to modify Section V. Administrative Requirements by
adding E. Cultural Resources and F. Hazardous and Petroleum Substances.
There is no change in funding and scope.

21-5084

121. Request for approval of the Amendment of the High Meadows Drainage
Improvements contract to modify Section V. Administrative Requirements by
adding E. Cultural Resources and F. Hazardous and Petroleum Substances.
There is no change in funding and scope.

21-5086

122. Request for approval of the First Amendment of the Kingslake Forest
Drainage Improvements contract to modify Section V. Administrative
Requirements by adding E. Cultural Resources and F. Hazardous and
Petroleum Substances; revising Exhibit A Section II. Project Description and
Section III. Activities by adding acquisition; and revising Exhibit B. Budget
to add the Acquisition line item.

21-5083

123. Request for approval of the Third Amendment of the P118-21-00 Channel
Drainage Improvements contract to replace Exhibit B with Amended Exhibit
B Budget to reallocate CDBG-DR funds within the budget line items, to add
$1,200,000 in CDBG funds, and for the Flood Control District to pay an
additional $381,278 to cover design and construction costs. The total
CDBG-DR funds allocation remains the same, the total CDBG funds
allocation is $1,200,000 and total Leverage funds allocation is now
$4,381,278. The scope of work remains the same with no change.

21-5085

124. Request for approval to allocate $93,596 from the department’s General Fund
budget and $29,942 in CDBG funds beginning March 1, 2022, to be awarded
to eligible applicants, and resolutions under the Texans Feeding Texans
Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program. Awarded funding will allow
approximately 2 million extra meals to be delivered in Harris County.

21-5082

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
125. Request for approval and execution of an agreement to accept funds from the
Harris County Master Gardener Association, Inc., to support an existing
position in department 821 (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service). The
sum of $9,500.00 will be paid to the department’s general fund to offset costs
of the Coordinator position.

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September 28, 2021

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
126. Request for approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Texas Network
of Youth Services AmeriCorps to provide employment opportunities for
young adults who have faced homelessness, foster care, juvenile justice, or
involvement in other social service systems. The placement fee for two
youth will be $32,000.

21-5004

127. Request for approval to accept $20,000 on a cost reimbursement basis from
ACH Child and Family Services Inc., Our Community Our Kids. This is a
renewal agreement for Casey Life Skills Assessment and Life Skills Training
completion for current foster youth, from Region 3B (Fort Worth Area) that
are currently placed in Region 6 (Harris County).

21-5003

Constables
128. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for discussion about Inequitable Law
Enforcement Services and Citizens’ Request for Commissioners Court to
Review Constable Garcia’s January 7, 2021 Budget Requests.

21-5263

129. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for funding in the amount of $156,800
for six existing positions, three of which are currently frozen for the
remainder of the fiscal year.

21-5249

130. Request for approval of an agreement with Williamsburg Colony
Maintenance Association for a deputy position for law enforcement services
effective October 9, 2021.

21-5048

131. Request for approval of an agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility
District No. 495 for a deputy position for law enforcement services effective
October 9, 2021.

21-5253

132. Request for approval of an amendment to a law enforcement agreement
between Harris County and Towne Lake Community Association, Inc., to
end one deputy position effective October 9, 2021.

21-5256

133. Request for approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between San
Jacinto College and Harris County to address coordination of services in
overlapping jurisdiction areas.

21-5254

134. Request for approval of the Body Worn Camera (BWC) Memorandum of
Understanding Addendum between the Harris County Sheriff’s Office
(HCSO) and the United States Marshals Service (USMS).

21-5250

Sheriff

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135. Request for approval of $494,000 of funding for the temporary reallocation
of HCSO clinical staff to the EPIC Cutover Project, along with the necessary,
temporary, replacement of these staff members in the clinical/patient care
areas by contract employees, to facilitate the migration of the critical patient
information to the Epic electronic health record system.

21-5251

Institute of Forensic Sciences
136. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Institute of
Forensic Sciences Case Management System in the additional amount of
$605,000 for a total CP funding of $3,020,000.

21-5189

137. Request for approval of an affiliation agreement with The Methodist
Hospital, dba Houston Methodist Hospital, for forensic medicine and science
training purposes.

21-5193

Elections Administrator
138. Request for approval of an updated Early Voting and Election Day polling
locations list for the November 2, 2021 Special Election.

21-5199

139. Request for approval of the Signature Verification Committee list for the
November 2, 2021 Special Election.

21-5221

140. Request for approval of Public Improvement Contingency funding in the
amount of $3,335,238.31 to cover election costs incurred in the previous
Fiscal Year but paid for using current FY budget.

21-5201

County Attorney
141. 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, and U.S. District Court.

21-5156

142. Request for approval to use General Funds to reimburse the County Attorney
for payment of annual dues to the State Bar of Texas.

21-5163

143. Request for approval to adopt bylaws for the African American Cultural
Heritage Commission.

21-5168

Justice Administration Department
144. Request for discussion on improving the efficiency of the Criminal Justice
Coordinating Council.

21-5234

Probate Courts
145. Request by Probate Court No. 1 for approval to use Probate Court Support
funds in the total amount of $7,500 to sponsor/underwrite a conference and a
continuing legal education course.
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146. Request by Probate Court No. 2 for approval to use Probate Court Support
funds in the total amount of $7,500 to sponsor/underwrite a conference and a
continuing legal education course.

21-5258

147. Request by Probate Court No. 3 for approval to use Probate Court Support
funds in the total amount of $7,500 to sponsor/underwrite a conference and a
continuing legal education course.

21-5259

148. Request by Probate Court No. 4 for approval to use Probate Court Support
funds in the total amount of $7,500 to sponsor/underwrite a conference and a
continuing legal education course.

21-5260

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

21-4972

Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------1. PHS
1 Disaster Related Exposure Assessment &
10/3-7/2021
Anniston, AL
$500 Grant
Monitoring training
$1,785 Other
2. PHS
2 National Healthcare Coalition
11/29Orlando, FL
$4,010 Grant
Preparedness Conference
12/2/2021
3. C4
- FBI National Academy* ($1,875 appvd.
Multiple
Quantico, VA
$600 Other
12/15/20 & 8/24 for 1 attnd.-add exp.)
4. CCLK
2 International Association of Government 1/19-26/2022
Indian Wells, CA
$8,170 Other
Officials Conference
5. PD
1 The National Association of Criminal
10/6-9/2021
Washington, DC
$992 Other
Defense Lawyers mtg.
6. PA
1 Universal Public Procurement
10/7-11/2021
Herndon, VA
$1,225 Other
Certification Council board mtg.
7. PCT4
1 Society of Municipal Arborists seminar
9/26-10/1/2021 Bowling Green, OH
$810 General
$1,590 Other
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Subtotal
8
Out of Texas average cost per attendee:
$2,460
$19,682

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

21-4973

Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------1. OCE
4 Federal-Aid Highway Program Appraisal
TBD
Houston, TX
$400 General
virtual training
2. OCE
5 Bayou Preservation Association Virtual
10/6-7/2021
Houston, TX
$250 General
Symposium
3. OCE
- TxDOT Environmental Conference ($775
10/26-28/2021 Houston, TX
$125 General
appvd. 9/14 for 5 attnds.-add exp.)
4. FCD
2 Lamar University virtual engineering
9/9/2021
Houston, TX
$250 FCD
career fair
5. FCD
2 University of Houston virtual
9/9/2021
Houston, TX
$400 FCD
engineering career fair
6. FCD
7 Bayou Preservation Association Virtual
10/6-7/2021
Houston, TX
$1,000 FCD
Symposium
7. US
1 Cisco Enterprise Network Core
Multiple
Houston, TX
$1,000 General
Technologies virt. training
8. US
5 Public Safety Interoperability Institute 11/14-19/2021 College Station, TX
$8,425 Other
training*
9. PHS
2 National WIC Association Virtual
10/6-7/2021
Houston, TX
$970 Grant
Conference & Exhibits
10. PHS
8 Texas Mosquito Control Association
10/12-14/2021 Austin, TX
$4,800 General
meeting*

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Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------11. CS
3 National Association of Social Workers
10/21-23/2021 Houston, TX
$777 General
Texas Virtual Conf.
12. LIB
1 REFORMA National Virtual Conference
11/4-7/2021
Houston, TX
$325 General
13. LIB
1 Texas Library Association's TALL Texans 11/14-18/2021 Lake Dallas, TX
$1,367 General
training
14. JUVPROB
2 Juvenile Justice Assn. of Texas Conf.*
10/17-20/2021 Sugar Land, TX
$377 Grant
($3,035 appvd. 8/24 for 15 attnds.-add
attnds., exp., & use of co. vehicle)
15. HCRCA
2 Texas Adult Protective Services
10/18-21/2021 Austin, TX
$2,145 Other
Conference
16. HCRCA
6 Guardianship certification exam
10/18-22/2021 Austin, TX
$4,680 General
17. C3
1 Tx. Assn. of Property & Evidence
10/18-22/2021 San Antonio, TX
$1,625 Other
Inventory Tec. training*
18. C3
1 National & Technical Investigators
2/13-18/2022
San Antonio, TX
$3,770 Other
Association training*
19. C6
1 Law enforcement training*
11/28Huntsville, TX
$1,000 Other
12/3/2021
20. SHERIFF
1 Ethics & Integrity of Internal Affairs
8/18/2021
Houston, TX
$595 General
invest. online course
21. SHERIFF
1 Judicial Summit on Mental Health*
10/13-15/2021 Georgetown, TX
$515 General
22. FM
1 PIX4Dmapper essentials online training
9/30/2021
Houston, TX
$199 General
23. FM
3 Just Culture for Managers online
9/30/2021
Houston, TX
$420 General
training
24. FM
4 Extreme Ownership Academy Leadership
9/30/2021
Houston, TX
$1,680 General
online training
25. FM
2 Texas Assn. of Property & Evidence
10/17-23/2021 San Antonio, TX
$3,320 Other
Inventory Tecs. Conf.* ($2,370 appvd.
6/8 for 2 attnds.-add attnds. & exp.)
26. FM
30 Greater Houston Fire Marshal's
11/9-11/2021
Pasadena, TX
$1,500 Other
Conference*
27. IFS
1 Expert speaker fees for department
11/1-3/2021
Houston, TX
$21,450 Other
workshops
28. DA
4 Texas Department of Public Safety
9/14-15/2021
Austin, TX
$600 General
orientation*
29. JP 1.2
1 Texas Bar CLE Insurance Law training
9/29-10/1/2021 San Antonio, TX
$975 General
30. JP 3.2
1 Judicial Summit on Mental Health
10/13-15/2021 Georgetown, TX
$640 General
31. JP 8.1
1 Judicial Summit on Mental Health
10/13-15/2021 Georgetown, TX
$617 General
32. TREAS
1 County Treasurer's Association of Texas 9/13-16/2021
Boerne, TX
$1,002 General
Conference
33. OHSEM
9 Healthcare Preparedness Symposium*
10/19-22/2021 Galveston, TX
$9,305 General
34. OHSEM
1 Big Cities Emerging Leaders Program
11/7-10/2021
Dallas, TX
$1,290 Grant
35. OHSEM
2 Big Cities Emer. Mgrs. Learning &
11/8-12/2021
Dallas, TX
$2,700 Grant
Exchange Forum mtg.*
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Subtotal
117
In Texas average cost per attendee:
$688
$80,494
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Total
125
Average cost per attendee:
$801
$100,176
*Travel by county vehicle

Grants
151. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to
Tufts University for grant funds in the amount of $10,000, with no required
match, for the Catalyzing Communities Grant.

21-5194

152. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services grant funds in the amount of
$300,000, with no required match, for the Childhood Lead Poisoning
Prevention and Surveillance Program, and extend three positions to
September 29, 2022.

21-5129

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153. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas
Health and Human Services Commission grant funds in the amount of
$8,434,733, with no required match, for the Women, Infants and Children
Program, and extend 121 positions to September 30, 2022.

21-5232

154. Request by Community Services for approval to accept an amendment to an
agreement with the Coalition for the Homeless/Alliance of Community
Assistance Ministries for additional grant funds in the amount of $5,000 for
the FY 2020 Utility and Rental Assistance Program.

21-5154

155. Request by the County Library for approval to submit an application to the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission for grant funds in the amount
of $14,300, with no required match, for the FY 2021 Telehealth Program.

21-5161

156. Request by the County Library for approval to submit an application to the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission for grant funds in the amount
of $27,706, with no required match, for the FY 2021 Texas Supports
Libraries Program.

21-5162

157. Request by the County Library for approval to accept from the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission grant funds in the amount of $37,280,
with no required match, for the FY 2021 Interlibrary Loan Program.

21-5159

158. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to
temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $40,300 for three grant
positions pending receipt of the award for the TWC Houston Alumni and
Youth Center grant from Texas Workforce Commission, and extend the
positions to September 30, 2022.

21-5006

159. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to
temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $83,800 to fund the cost
of seven grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Victims of
Crime Act Child Sex Trafficking grant from the Office of the Governor, and
extend the positions to September 30, 2022.

21-5007

160. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to
temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $120,200 for 10 grant
positions pending receipt of the award for the Victims of Crime Act Victim
Services grant from the Office of the Governor, and extend the positions to
September 30, 2022.

21-5008

161. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults to accept an
amendment to an agreement from the HAY Center Foundation to extend the
grant end date and associated position to September 30, 2022 for the FY
2020-21 Transition Coaching Services Program.

21-5222

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162. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to
accept an adjustment from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice
Division to extend the grant end date and associated positions to March 31,
2022 for the FY 2021 TRIAD Home Safe Program.

21-5223

163. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults to accept a
renewal award from the BEAR Foundation in the amount of $351, with a
required match of $25,008, for the BEAR Foundation-Heart Gallery
Program, to carry forward unexpended funds from the previous key in the
amount of $41,615, and extend the associated position to September 30,
2022.

21-5224

164. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults to accept from
the BEAR Foundation grant funding in the amount of $32,874, with a
required match of $25,008, for the FY 2022 BEAR Foundation Program, to
carry forward unexpended prior year budget of $21,414, and extend the
associated position to September 30, 2022.

21-5225

165. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from the Texas
Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $67,945, with a
required match of $18,236, for the FY 2022 STEP Comprehensive Program.

21-5164

166. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from the Texas
Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $11,978, with a
required match of $3,136, for the FY 2022 STEP Commercial Motor
Vehicles Program.

21-5166

167. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to extend a position to
November 30, 2021 and temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of
$10,000 for the FY 2022 Domestic Violence Deputy Program.

21-5206

168. Request by the Sheriff for approval of a cost schedule of its match
contributions for the Jail Diversion Program and the Community Mental
Health Program in the amounts of $1,847,000 and $2,616,928, respectively.

21-5155

169. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to extend a
position to December 31, 2021 for the Improving the Detection of Pediatric
Skeletal Injuries through the Development of Best Practices and Practitioner
Training Program.

21-5125

170. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to temporarily
transfer general funds in the amount of $15,385.95 pending receipt of the
grant award for the FY 2022 General Victim Assistance Direct Services
Program, and extend associated positions to September 30, 2022.

21-5126

171. Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the Texas
Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $327,392, with a
required match of $106,978, for the FY 2022 No Refusal-Stop Impaired
Drivers project.

21-5148

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172. Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division grant funds in the amount of
$656,664, with no required match, for the FY 2022 Border Prosecution
Unit-TAG Center Program for the Gangs/Organized Crimes Division.

21-5203

173. Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the Texas
Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $250,000, with a
required match of $76,006, for the FY 2021-22 Vehicular
Crimes/Intoxication Source Initiative, and extend three positions to
September 30, 2022.

21-5213

174. Request by the District Attorney for approval to temporarily transfer special
revenue funds in the amount of $15,000 pending receipt of the award for the
HCDA Adult Sex Crimes Project, and extend associated positions to
September 30, 2022.

21-5217

175. Request by the District Attorney for approval to temporarily transfer special
revenue funds in the amount of $35,000 pending receipt of the grant award
for the Gulf Coast Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation Program, and to
extend associated positions to September 30, 2022.

21-5218

176. Request by the District Attorney for approval to temporarily transfer special
revenue funds in the amount of $200,000 pending receipt of the grant award
for the Victim Assistance Coordinator Expansion Program, and extend
associated positions to September 30, 2022.

21-5220

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

21-5133

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

21-5134

Tax Assessor-Collector
179. Request for approval of funding in the amount of $651,211 for MOUs
between the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector and certain Harris County
Constables to provide law enforcement services.

21-5127

180. Request for approval of tax refund payments.

21-5128

Purchasing
181. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for event planning management companies for Harris
County (210300).

21-4956

182. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for a downlink
system for the Cirrus fixed wing aircraft for the Sheriff's Office (210298).

21-4976

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183. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for mowing
and various maintenance services for the South Central Region for the Flood
Control District (210285).

21-4977

184. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for asphalt
overlay for various roadways (Package 2021-3) in Precinct 3 for the Office of
the County Engineer (210308).

21-5017

185. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for lawn care and landscape maintenance at various
locations for Facilities & Property Maintenance (210270).

21-5104

186. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement 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 (210299).

21-5119

187. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for concrete
pavement repair and related items in Precinct 1 for the Office of the County
Engineer (210302).

21-5122

188. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for all risk property and flood insurance for the single
family new construction program for the Community Services Department
(210305).

21-5124

189. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for removal
and replacement of sports lighting at Katy National and American Parks in
Precinct 3 for the Office of the County Engineer (210304).

21-5130

190. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supply of
various trees and related items for Harris County (210297).

21-5132

191. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for reconstruction and improvements at Kowis Street
from Royal Pine Drive to James Driver Park in Precinct 2 for the Office of
the County Engineer (210310).

21-5135

192. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for bevel gear
upgrade at the Clear Creek second outlet gated structure for the Flood
Control District (210296).

21-5137

193. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for executive recruitment services for Harris County
(210306).

21-5147

194. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for a total employee compensation portal for Harris
County (210303).

21-5152

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195. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for mortuary
equipment and related items for the Institute of Forensic Sciences (210312).

21-5195

196. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for applied research and data analysis, strategic
planning and management strategies and other services for Harris County
(210317).

21-5200

197. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage
improvements of various locations and related items in Precinct 1 for the
Office of the County Engineer (210301).

21-5204

198. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for a
gyroscopic stabilization system for the Sheriff's Office (210307).

21-5205

199. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for branding, marketing and strategic communication
services for the Toll Road Authority (210314).

21-5209

200. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for supplemental data center Co-Location and Network
Services for the Toll Road Authority (210323).

21-5211

201. 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
August 24, 2021 - September 15, 2021.

21-4979

202. Request for approval to reject the bids for a water well replacement at
Fritsche Park in Precinct 4, and that the project be readvertised at a later date
with revised specifications (210225).

21-5050

203. Request for approval of an extension with Precision Delta Corporation for
ammunition and related items for Harris County for the extended period of
October 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021, or until a new contract is in place,
with no increase in pricing (190204).

21-4999

204. Request for approval of an extension with Planet Ford (Primary) and Tommie
Vaughn Motors, Inc. (Secondary) for repair parts, labor and related items for
Ford automobiles and light duty trucks for the extended period of October 1,
2021 - December 31, 2021, or until a new contract is in place, with no
increase in pricing (160220).

21-5002

205. Request for approval of a renewal option with Ambassador Services, LLC for
janitorial services at various community centers in Precinct 2 in the amount
of $293,354 for the period of November 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022, subject
to applicable bonds to be received (170227).

21-4974

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206. Request for approval of a renewal option with Murphy's Buckles of Texas
(Primary) and Western Hat Design (Secondary) for uniform hats for the
Sheriff's Office for the period of October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022 at a
cost of $40,000 (190135).

21-5005

207. Request for approval of a renewal option with Galls, LLC for ballistic vests
and related items for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2021 September 30, 2022 at a cost of $1,732,937 (200180).

21-5051

208. Request for approval of a renewal option with LMC Corporation (Primary);
J.T. Vaughn Construction, LLC (Secondary); and Flintco, LLC (Tertiary) for
job order contracting for small and large construction and/or construction
related projects for Harris County for the period of October 9, 2021 - October
8, 2022 at a cost of $5,000,000, subject to applicable bonds to be received
(180179).

21-5052

209. Request for approval of a renewal option with Bob Barker Company, Inc for
inmate uniforms for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of October 1, 2021 September 30, 2022 at a cost of $205,000 (200153).

21-5178

210. Request for approval of a renewal option with Galls, LLC for uniforms and
related items for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of October 1, 2021 September 30, 2022 at a cost of $929,826 (200205).

21-5184

211. 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 3 for the period of October 14, 2021 - October 13, 2022 at a cost of
$100,000, subject to applicable bonds to be received (200231).

21-5185

212. Request for approval of a renewal option with AAA Asphalt Paving Inc. for
civil construction and related items at various locations for Harris County for
the period of October 3, 2021- October 2, 2022 at a cost of $2,928,053,
subject to applicable bonds to be received (170134).

21-5190

213. Request for approval of a renewal option with Sundance Fuels (Primary) and
Sun Coast Resources, Inc. (Secondary) for bulk gasoline, diesel fuel and
related items for Harris County for the period of November 1, 2021 - October
31, 2022 at a cost of $3,441,500 (190323).

21-5192

214. Request for approval of a renewal option with Arching Oaks Investments dba
Corporate Thermographers for standard business cards and related items for
Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of October 1,
2021 - September 30, 2022 at a cost of $53,714 (180285).

21-5215

215. Request for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) low quote
purchase from Global Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. for a trailer for Precinct 1
in the amount of $77,141.

21-5019

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216. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Texas Office of Court
Administration with revenue in the amount of $18,000 for forensic science
training course reimbursement for the Institute of Forensic Sciences.

21-5214

217. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Harris
Health System in the amount of $8,249,234 for Ryan White Program Part A
Services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the
period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-5101

218. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Texas
Department of Public Safety in the amount of $300,000 for technical
supervisory services related to the Alcohol Testing Program for the Sheriff’s
Office for the period of October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022, with four (4)
one-year renewal options.

21-5150

219. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Elmore Public Relations, Inc. in the additional amount of $197,000 to
continue providing community engagement and public outreach services for
the Flood Bond Program for the Flood Control District (190077).

21-5087

220. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Legacy Community Health Services to adjust funds available for Ryan White
Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) services for Public
Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration in the additional amount
of $123,270 for the period of March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022 (160270).

21-5095

221. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive
bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Dr.
Maud Lafortune Marin in the amount of $99,000 for veterinary services for
Public Health Services for the period of September 28, 2021 - September 27,
2022, with four (4) one-year renewal options.

21-5099

222. Request for approval of a Choice Partners, a division of Harris County
Department of Education Cooperative Program award on the basis of only
quote to Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. dba Yellowstone Landscape
in the amount of $328,993 for the project price, with bonding in the amount
of $3,323, for lawn care and landscape maintenance at various locations for
Facilities & Property Maintenance, subject to applicable bonds to be received
for the project price.

21-5176

223. Request for approval of an award to DVL Enterprises, LLC on the basis of
low bid in the amount of $1,385,425 for road improvements at Bammel Road
from Imperial Valley Drive to Inverness Forest Boulevard in Precinct 1,
subject to applicable bonds to be received (210249).

21-5020

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224. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid to Texas Materials
Group, Inc. dba Gulf Coast, a CRH Company in the amount of $6,670,373
for asphalt overlay (Package 2021-2) in Precinct 3, subject to applicable
bonds to be received (210248).

21-5088

225. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid to SpearMC
Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $133,780 for Oracle training for Universal
Services - Technology for the period of October 1, 2021 - September 30,
2022, with four one-year renewal options (210157).

21-5093

226. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid with Texas
Materials Group, Inc. dba Gulf Coast in the amount of $126,800 for
dense-graded hot-mix asphalt and related items in Precinct 3 for a one year
initial term, with four one-year renewal options, based on estimated
quantities and fixed unit pricing (210208).

21-5098

227. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Planet Ford
Lincoln in the amount of $339,250 for supplemental body shop repairs and
related items for Harris County for the period of September 28, 2021 - April
30, 2022, with four (4) one-year renewal options, based on estimated labor
and material pricing (210182).

21-5138

228. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Main Lane
Industries, Ltd. in the amount of $1,636,912 for asphalt overlay for various
roadways (Phase 3 - Package 2021) in Precinct 1 for the Office of the County
Engineer, subject to applicable bonds when received (210216).

21-5169

229. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest priced proposal
meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with
Outreach Strategists LLC for comprehensive media marketing/advertising
and rebranding of Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for the
period of September 28, 2021 - September 27, 2022, with four (4) one-year
renewal options (210164).

21-5197

230. Request for approval of an award to Highway 1, LLC on the basis of low bid
for paint striping of various roads at the Lyons Camp Area and related items
in Precinct 4 for the Office of the County Engineer, in the amount of
$352,418 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing, subject to
applicable bonds when received for the budgeted amount (210259).

21-5202

231. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Houston
Concrete Sawcut LLC in the amount of $91,963 for asphaltic concrete
pavement sealing and related items in Precinct 1 for a one year initial term,
with four (4) one-year renewal options, subject to applicable bonds to be
received (210242).

21-5207

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County Judge
Commissioner, Precinct 1
Commissioner, Precinct 2
232. Request for approval to accept from Precinct2gether, Inc., the donation of
trenching, plumbing, concrete, and fountain installation work for two (2)
drinking water fountains supplied by Harris County Precinct 2 at Fonteno
Park.

21-5143

233. Request for approval to accept from Precinct2gether, Inc., a donation in the
total amount of $44,166.00 to be used for the James Driver All Inclusive Park
project.

21-5144

234. Request for approval and recording of traffic sign installations as
recommended by engineering and traffic investigations.

21-5145

Commissioner, Precinct 3
235. Request for approval to accept from Quoc Duong and Liliana Franco the
donation of two jacaranda trees to be installed in Terry Hershey Park.

21-5117

Commissioner, Precinct 4
236. Request approval to appoint Presiding and Alternate Judges in Precinct 4 for
the 2021-2022 term.

21-5110

237. Request for approval of an application with the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department to stock a precinct park pond with Triploid Grass Carp.

21-5111

238. Request for approval to purchase food items totaling no more than $500 for
prizes and crafts at various Precinct 4 park events for FY 2021-22.

21-5112

239. Request for approval for the Triggers Cricket Club to have electricity
installed at Matzke Park at a cost of $5,617.35.

21-5113

240. Request for approval to accept from James Olin Fischer the donation of a
check in the amount of $1,520 for the purchase of a bench to be placed in
Meyer Park.

21-5115

Public Hearings
241. Request by the Office of Management and Budget to hold a Public Hearing
for the 2021 proposed tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood
Control District, Port of Houston Authority and the Harris County Hospital
District, as discussed by the court on September 21, 2021, with a meeting to
adopt on October 5, 2021 at 1 pm.

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21-5261

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September 28, 2021

242. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for a public hearing for
approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled ARCADIAN
GARDENS PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 under Local Government Code
232.009(c-1), Precinct 2.

21-5096

243. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for a public hearing for
approval of the revision to the subdivision plat entitled ST CHARLES
PLACE PARTIAL REPLAT NO 11 under Local Government Code
232.009(c-1), Precinct 2.

21-5097

Transmittals
244. 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.

21-5151

245. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a plan for the
transition of the Sheriff’s Medical Division to Harris Health System.

21-5219

246. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of the Commercial
Paper Status Report for the 2nd quarter, FY 2021-22. This report is a
requirement of the Commercial Paper Policies and Procedures approved
annually by Commissioners Court.

21-5094

247. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of the FY 2021-22 1st
quarter revised and 2nd quarter investment reports in accordance with the
Public Funds Investment Act.

21-5158

248. 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.

21-4984

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

21-5016

250. 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).

21-5045

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

21-5046

252. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of the Clear Lake 2nd Outlet
Channel and Gate Operations Evaluation report. (Clear Creek Watershed,
Bond ID C-03, Project ID A100-00-00-G002, Precinct 2).

21-5047

253. Transmittal by the Elections Administrator regarding notice of change in
disposition of funds related to election service contracts.

21-5243

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254. Transmittal by the Elections Administrator of a study conducted by Autoarch
Architects, LLC, of existing space available to the Office of Elections
Administrator including 1001 Preston and the Election Technology Center.

21-5244

255. Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial
report for the month of July 2021.

21-5121

256. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s July
2021 Report.

21-5079

257. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of The Interlocal
Purchasing System purchase from Global Industrial Equipment for
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant entry mats for the
Elections Administrator’s Office in the amount of $85,638.

21-5018

258. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of
funds in the total amount of $84,282.30 from the sale of surplus and
confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and
Houston Auto Auction for the period of August 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021.

21-5025

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 .

259. Request by the County Judge for an Executive Session for discussion and
possible action concerning the appointment of County Archivist Laney
McAdow Chavez, C.A., to the Harris County Historical Commission.

21-5245

260. Request by the County Judge for an Executive Session to re-appoint Susana
Rodriguez Molina to the Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission for a two-year
term, effective October 1, 2021.

21-5246

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.

261. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment
transactions and maturities for the period of September 3-September 19,
2021.

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262. Request by the Toll Road Authority for approval of a Final Investment Memo
in the amount of $5,000,000 for the construction portion of an extension of
the northbound and southbound Grand Parkway frontage roads between
Schiel Road and Cumberland Ridge Drive project in Precinct 3, as part of an
Interlocal Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and
the Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation (GPTC).

21-5283

263. Request by the Toll Road Authority for approval of an Agreement with Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Grand Parkway Transportation
Corporation (GPTC) for design, construction, maintenance and funding for
an extension of the northbound and southbound Grand Parkway frontage
roads between Schiel Road and Cumberland Ridge Drive in Precinct 3,
contingent on Commissioners Court approval of the Final Investment Memo
for this project.

21-5273

264. Request by the Office of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval for
the Harris County Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order to Park
First LLC for the lease of 15 parking spaces at 800 Preston Garage in the
amount of $9,075, and to Reef Parking for the lease of 1 reserved and 4
non-reserved parking spaces at 1019 Congress in the amount of $1,850 for a
total amount of $10,850 for the period of October 1, 2021-February 28, 2022.
No additional funding is requested.

21-5272

265. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services grant renewal funds in the
amount of $1,349,350, with no required match, for the Overdose Data to
Action grant, and extend seven positions to August 31, 2022.

21-5284

266. Request by Community Services for approval of a contract with the Centre
for Public Impact North America, Inc. (CPI), for approximately 10 county
staff members to participate in the CPI Earned Legitimacy Cohort training for
the period of October 2021 through December 2021.

21-5268

267. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to use seized funds in the
estimated amount of $10,500 for nine family members of our fallen deputies
to attend National Police Weekend in Washington, D.C, from October 10-17,
2021.

21-5282

268. Request by the County Attorney for approval of a settlement in connection
with Cause No. 4:17-cv-1745, in the Southern District of Texas, Houston
Division (CAO File # 17TRL0288)

21-5275

269. Request by the County Attorney for approval of a settlement in connection
with Jorge Alberto Escalante, Individually; Maricela Mata; and Jorge Alberto
Escalante as next Friend of Georgina Escalante v. Harris County, Texas;
Cause No. 2019-02316 in the 333rd Judicial District Court of Harris County,
Texas (CAO File#19TRL0030).

21-5279

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270. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to Tex.
Gov’t Code Ann §551.071, for discussion and action to retain the law firm of
Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith in connection with litigation associated
with the asset and forfeiture division of the Harris County District Attorney’s
Office.

21-5276

271. Request by the District Courts for approval to temporarily transfer general
funds in the amount of $20,000 pending receipt of the grant award for the FY
2022 Positive Pathways Family Reunification Court, and extend the
associated position to September 30, 2022.

21-5266

272. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on
the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and order for the County
Judge to execute an agreement with Cartegraph Systems, LLC for work order
management system for Precinct 2 for the period of September 28, 2021 September 27, 2022 with four (4) one-year renewal options (210117).

21-5265

273. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an agreement
on the basis of only proposal received with Houston Bar Association
Alternative Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. dba Dispute Resolution Center
for alternative dispute resolution services for the Harris County
Administrative Office of the District Courts for the period of September 28,
2021 - September 27, 2022 with four (4) one-year renewal options (210027).

21-5278

274. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution opposing the latest
attempt to cast doubt on the 2020 Election results in Harris County.

21-5280

275. Request by the County Judge for an Executive Session for discussion and
possible action on an appointment to the Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission
for a two-year term, effective October 1, 2021.

21-5277

276. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a $7,160.00
contribution to Break the Cycle Incorporated to assist with NTZ “Game
Over” Anti-human trafficking efforts during the NFL football season.

21-5270

277. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for an update from the County
Administrator on efforts to modify how the County collects delinquent taxes.

21-5271

278. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for discussion concerning the
Harris County Deputies’ Organization (HCDO) case 4:21-cv-03036, in the
Southern District of Texas, John Doe 1 & John Doe 2, et. al., v. Harris
County, TX, et. al.

21-5274

Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
279. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget to inform the Court
that $7,665,000 was transferred on September 23, 2021 from General
Administration (Dept. 202) to the Sheriff’s Office in the Public Improvement
Contingency Fund as authorized by the County Judge.
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September 28, 2021

280. Request by Community Services for approval to accept from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds in the amount of
$16,747,366, with no required match, for the PY 2021 Home Investment
Partnership American Rescue Plan Program (HOME - ARP).

21-5267

281. Request by Community Services for approval of a modification to the
Agreement with the Alliance for Multicultural Community Services to
decrease the Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TERAP) Fund
allocation by $100,000.00 and re-allocate back to the County.

21-5281

Adjournment.

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