On the agenda: Houston Commissioners Court — license plate recognition (Sep 14)

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, September 14, 2021

10:00 AM

1001 Preston St., Suite 934

Public Notice
September 10, 2021 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING

21-4955

Opening Prayer
Officer John Goodman Jr., Spring ISD Police Chaplain and Senior Pastor of Unity & Love Baptist
Church in Houston.
Appearances before court
The Clerk of the Court or another person designated by the presiding member of the court shall keep the time for speakers .
Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting
and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the court . Refusal to abide by the court’s order may
result in a Contempt of Court Citation.
It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris
County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government . However, members of the public are reminded that
the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and
legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses authority to issue Contempt of Court
citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in
participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court . Profane, insulting or
threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated . Those persons who do not conduct
themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be
refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court
Citation.

3 minutes
A speaker whose subject matter as submitted relates to an identifiable item of business on this agenda will be
requested to come to the podium where they will be limited to three minutes . A speaker whose subject matter as
submitted does not relate to an identifiable item of business on this agenda will be limited to three minutes if
they have not appeared at any of the three preceding court meetings on the same issue .

1 minute
A speaker whose subject matter as submitted does not relate to an identifiable item of business on this agenda
and who has appeared at any of the three preceding court meetings on the same issue will be limited to one
minute.

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Resolutions
1.

Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution congratulating and
commending Teresa “Terri” Kirby for 20 years of service to Harris County.

21-4921

2.

Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution congratulating and
commending Isabel Castillo Orellana for 29 years of service to Harris
County.

21-4922

3.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution
recognizing the retirement of Marva Gay from the Harris County Attorney’s
Office.

21-4914

4.

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

21-4942

5.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution for
National Day of Remembrance and commending the efforts of Crime
Stoppers of Houston.

21-4935

6.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution
recognizing the First Responders across our community for their selfless
service given to those in need.

21-4924

7.

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution
recognizing the High Holy Days and the celebration for the Days of Awe for
our Jewish Community in Harris County.

21-4925

8.

Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of an
amendment to the contracts with BakerRipley in the additional amount of
$21.4M and Catholic Charities in the additional amount of $21M for the
Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

21-4893

9.

Request by the Office of County Administration and the Department of
Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of an amendment to the
contract with Catholic Charities in the additional amount of $32,700,000 for
the expansion of the Harris County Recovery Assistance Program.

21-4894

10. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to accept an
additional award allocation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury in the
amount of $42,855,248.40, with no required match, for the Emergency
Rental Assistance (ERA2) Program.

21-4931

11. 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
September 25, 2021 through October 8, 2021.

21-4826

COVID-19

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12. Request by Human Resources & Risk Management for approval to
temporarily amend Section §11.03 of the Harris County Personnel Policies
and Procedures to allow regular position employees to accrue a maximum of
320 vacation leave hours through December 31, 2021 in response to
COVID-19.

21-4830

13. Request by Public Health Services for approval of an agreement with
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Inc. (HLSR) to grant Harris County the
right to access and use the Parking Lot of the HLSR as a vaccination site.

21-4890

14. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an
agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services increasing the
budget by $1,534,309 and extending the award to July 31, 2023 for the
COVID Infectious Disease Control Unit (IDCU) Grant.

21-4913

15. Request by Community Services for approval to submit an application to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for grant funds in the
amount of $2,401,956, with no required cash match, for the FY 2021
Eviction Legal Services Program.

21-4863

16. Request by the County Attorney for approval of a purchase order for 12
county cell phones to be used by employees while working remotely due to
COVID-19.

21-4910

17. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an order
authorizing the County Judge to execute an amendment to an agreement with
Guidehouse LLP to provide technical assistance and testing support to
Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program for the Office of Management
and Budget for the period of January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 for
additional funds in the amount of $205,000 for a total cost of $717,000, in
connection with a public health or safety exemption.

21-4781

18. 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.

21-4941

County Administration
19. Request for discussion on the criminal case backlog and review of the status
and impact of initiatives approved to reduce the backlog.

21-4939

20. Request for approval of proposed Harris County Priority Outcomes, to be
refined through the budget process including associated external engagement.

21-4940

Management and Budget
21. Request for discussion to propose tax rates for Harris County, the Harris
County Flood Control District, the Harris County Hospital District, and the
Port of Houston Authority, with rates to be adopted at a subsequent meeting.

21-4849

22. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest.

21-4671

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23. Request for approval of the October 2021 debt payments and for
authorization to wire payments to the paying agents on the maturity date of
October 1, 2021.

21-4635

24. Request for approval of an order ratifying and confirming the terms and
provisions relating to the Harris County, Texas Permanent Improvement
Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, established by pricing certificate relating
thereto; approving such Officer’s Pricing Certificate; and containing other
matters relating thereto.

21-4636

25. Request for approval of an order ratifying and confirming the terms and
provisions relating to the Harris County, Texas Unlimited Tax Road
Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, established by pricing certificate relating
thereto; approving such Officer’s Pricing Certificate; and containing other
matters relating thereto.

21-4638

26. Request for approval to decrease the Office of the County Engineer
commercial paper funding for the close out of the 9-1-1 Call Center project in
the amount of $2,857,000 for a net CP funding of $23,243,000.

21-4643

27. Request for approval to decrease the Office of the County Engineer
commercial paper funding for the close out of the Forensic Center Parking
Lot Construction project in the amount of $780,000 for a net CP funding of
$220,000.

21-4646

28. Request for approval to decrease the Office of the County Engineer
commercial paper funding for the close out of the 5749 South Loop - HCSO
Interior Buildout project in the amount of $520,000 for a net CP funding of
$5,980,000.

21-4647

29. Request for approval to decrease the Office of the County Engineer
commercial paper funding for the close out of the Pinemont Facility Design
project in the amount of $750,000 for a net CP funding of $250,000.

21-4648

30. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the
County Engineer for the Building Consolidation project in the additional
amount of $11,510,000 for a total CP funding of $41,410,000.

21-4644

31. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for
the AFIS Replacement project in the additional amount of $500,000 for a
total CP funding of $2,900,000.

21-4634

32. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for
the Radio Replacement Program project in the additional amount of
$8,200,000 for a total CP funding of $28,035,000.

21-4637

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

21-4888

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Human Resources and Risk Management
34. 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 $57,035 and three workers’ compensation recoveries in
the total amount of $4,011; tort claim and other settlement recommendations
in the amount of $19,570; denial of 27 claims and claims for damages; and
claims for damages received during the period ending September 7, 2021.

21-4850

County Engineer
35. Request for approval of an agreement with Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc.
in the amount of $1,099,650.30 for Professional Engineering Services for
improvements to Peek Road Segment 3 from north of Stockdick School Road
to north of Beckendorff Road, UPIN 22103N301030006, Precinct 3.

21-4755

36. Request for approval of an agreement with Clark Condon Associates, Inc. in
the amount of $511,828.90 for Professional Landscape Architecture and
Engineering Services for Boardwalk Renovation in Challenger 7 Park,
Precinct 1.

21-4746

37. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Stevens Technical
Services, Inc. with a retainer fee of $100.00 and an approval of funds not to
exceed $500,000 for On-Call Professional Traffic Engineering Services as
may be needed in connection with various projects, Countywide.

21-4763

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

21-4764

39. Request for approval of an agreement with EJES, Inc. in the amount of
$500,000.00 for Professional On-Call Engineering and related Services as
may be needed in connection with various projects, Precinct 1.

21-4749

40. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with Pacheco
Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $413,398.00 for
Professional Engineering Services for Drainage Improvements to Humble
Road Place and Parkland Estates Subdivisions, UPIN 21090MF22H01,
Precincts 1 and 4.

21-4752

41. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Doucet &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $200,000.00 for Professional On-Call
Engineering Survey and other related Engineering services, as may be needed
in connection with various projects, Precinct 1.

21-4747

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42. Request for approval to execute an agreement with PGAL, Inc. in the amount
of $189,618.23 for Professional Engineering Services for improvements to
West Gulf Bank Road from IH-45 to East of Airline Drive, UPIN
19101MF0XV01, Precinct 1.

21-4751

43. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Cobb Fendley &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $183,520.00 for Professional Engineering
Services for improvements to Anderson Road from Hiram Clarke Road to
Almeda Road, UPIN 19101MF0XY01, Precinct 1.

21-4748

44. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with R.G.
Miller Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $131,537.06 for On-Call Professional
Engineering and Architecture Services to study and design the construction
of residential developments, UPIN 20035MF1JK01, Precinct 1.

21-4759

45. Request for approval to execute an amendment to an agreement with BGE,
Inc. dba Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $90,750.00 for
Professional Engineering Services for Drainage Improvements to Roland
Road and Related Infrastructure, UPIN 19103MF14C01, Precinct 3.

21-4754

46. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Huitt-Zollars,
Inc, in the amount of $84,455.00 for Professional Engineering Services in
support of the Beaumont Place Subdivision Drainage Improvements-2018
project Precinct 1.

21-4750

47. Request for approval of an agreement with KIT Professionals, Inc., in the
amount of $73,653.00 for Professional Engineering Services for
improvements to Greenhouse Road 5 from south of Cornerstone Arbor Drive
to south of Cypress North Houston Road UPIN 201033952821, Precinct 3.

21-4756

48. Request for approval to execute an agreement with MBCO Engineering, LLC
in the amount of $68,982.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide
Intersection Improvements to Mason Road at Cypresswood Drive, Precinct 3.

21-4757

49. Request for approval of an agreement with Transcend Engineers & Planners
LLC for Professional Engineering Services in the amount of $58,484.50 to
provide Traffic Signal Improvements to Clay Road at Ventana Prairie Drive,
UPIN 22035MF28601, Precinct 3.

21-4760

50. Request for approval of an agreement with McDonough Engineering
Corporation in the amount of $53,879.35 for Professional Engineering
Services for improvements to Greenhouse Road 4 from north of Toledo Bend
Trails Lane to south of Tuckerton Road in Harris County, UPIN
191033952820, Precinct 3.

21-4758

51. Request for approval of an agreement with Binkley & Barfield, Inc. in the
amount of $52,795.64 for Professional Engineering and related services to
construct and provide Drainage Improvements to Apache Land Subdivision,
Precinct 2.

21-4753

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52. Request for approval of change in contract with Traf-Tex, Inc., for final
construction of Traffic Signal - Eldridge Parkway at Alief Clodine Road 2018, an addition of $42,777.64, adding 28 calendar days, Job No.
18/0323-1, Precinct 3.

21-4775

53. Request for approval of change in contract with Wadecon, LLC, Wallisville
Rd. Intersection Improvements - FM 2100 to Wade Rd., an addition of
$36,561.01, adding 86 calendar days, Job No. 20/0173-1, Precinct 2.

21-4770

54. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Odyssey Engineering
Group, LLC, in the amount of $33,970.84 for Construction Phase Services
contract for Drainage improvements to Spring Cypress at Louetta
Apartments, UPIN 19104MF16801, Precinct 4.

21-4762

55. Request for approval of an amendment titled, Second Lease Extension, with
Houston Business Development, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, for the
use of office space located at 5300 Griggs Road, Houston, TX on behalf of
Harris County Tax Office and Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2. The
lease extension will begin on November 1, 2021. The monthly payment will
be $32,432.20. There is a 120-day termination option.

21-4785

56. Request for approval of change in contract with GAM Construction Inc.,
Freeman Library Interior Renovation, an addition of $26,197.16 adding 50
calendar days, Job No. 20/0001-1, Precinct 2.

21-4771

57. Request for approval of an amendment titled, Fourth Modification and
Ratification of Lease Agreement, with Houston Business Development, Inc.,
a Texas non-profit corporation, for the use of office space located at 5290 and
5280 Griggs Road, Houston, TX on behalf of Harris County Constable
Precinct 7. The modified and ratified agreement will begin on October 1,
2021. The monthly payment will be $24,933.55. There is a 120-day
termination option.

21-4786

58. Request for approval to execute an addendum to an agreement with HR
Green, Inc., in the amount of $16,166.50 to perform further Professional
Engineering Services for improvements to Hufsmith-Kohrville Rd 3, Precinct
4.

21-4761

59. Request for approval of change in contract with TEXASCHILE INC.,
Almeda Heights Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, an addition of
$15,460.21 adding 28 calendar days, Job No. 20/0342-2, Precinct 1.

21-4768

60. Request for approval of change in contract with Jerdon Enterprise, LP,
Sjolander Road Clean Out and Landscaping from Wallisville Rd. to I-10 FR 2019, an addition of $13,028.89, Job No. 20/0249-2, Precinct 2.

21-4772

61. Request for approval of change in contract with JT Vaughn Construction,
LLC, Institute of Forensic Sciences - Renovations to Level 8, an addition of
$5,571.00, Job No. 20/0219-4, Precinct 1.

21-4769

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62. Request for approval of change in contract with Traf-Tex, Inc., for final
construction of Traffic Signal - Huffmeister Road at Hempstead Road - 2018,
a reduction of $3,001.38, adding 2 calendar days, Job No. 18/0323-2,
Precinct 3.

21-4774

63. Request for approval of a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement with
Airline Improvement District to install street lights along West Gulf Bank
Road from I-45 to Airline Drive and all related appurtenances in Precinct 1,
UPIN 19101MF0XV01.

21-4777

64. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 165 for Marvida, Sec 16,
Precinct 3.

21-4778

65. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 165 for Marvida, Sec 20,
Precinct 3.

21-4779

66. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with
Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 165 for Marvida, Sec 21,
Precinct 3.

21-4780

67. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Houston Parks and Recreation Department to design, construct and maintain
a 0.4 mile Hike and Bike Trail along the south bank of Buffalo Bayou from
Harris County’s Buffalo Bend Nature Park to City of Houston’s Hidalgo
Park, Precinct 2.

21-4800

68. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with The Buffalo
Bayou Partnership to design, construct and maintain a 0.4 mile Hike and Bike
Trail along the south bank of Buffalo Bayou from Harris County’s Buffalo
Bend Nature Park to City of Houston’s Hidalgo Park, Precinct 2.

21-4801

69. Request for approval of change in contract with Texas Chile, Inc.,
Manchester Area Sidewalks - Broadway Street to 97th Street, adding 55
calendar days, no change to the contract amount, Job No. 20/0345-1, Precinct
2.

21-4773

70. Request for approval of plat Edgewood Village Sec 9 in Precinct 1 with a
financial surety in the amount of $3,075.00.

21-4700

71. Request for approval of plat Imperial Forest East Detention Reserve in
Precinct 1.

21-4701

72. Request for approval of plat Northwood Apartments in Precinct 1.

21-4702

73. Request for approval of plat Ashbel Crossing Section 6 Final Plat in Precinct
2 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,090.00.

21-4703

74. Request for approval of plat Channelview Park in Precinct 2.

21-4704

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75. Request for approval of plat St Charles Place Partial Replat No 10 in Precinct
2.

21-4705

76. Request for approval of plat Amira Sec 16 in Precinct 3 with a financial
surety in the amount of $2,090.00.

21-4706

77. Request for approval of plat Aurora Sec 1 in Precinct 3 with a financial
surety in the amount of $6,125.00.

21-4707

78. Request for approval of plat Avex Tract Sec 3 Amending Plat No 1 in
Precinct 3.

21-4708

79. Request for approval of plat Becker Fields Sec 2 in Precinct 3 with a
financial surety in the amount of $2,600.00.

21-4709

80. Request for approval of plat Becker Fields Sec 3 in Precinct 3 with a
financial surety in the amount of $3,030.00.

21-4710

81. Request for approval of plat Becker Trace Sec 2 in Precinct 3 with a financial
surety in the amount of $2,940.00.

21-4711

82. Request for approval of plat Bridge Creek Sec 5 in Precinct 3 with a financial
surety in the amount of $2,660.00.

21-4712

83. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Caterpillar Lake Drive Street
Dedication in Precinct 3 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,320.00.

21-4713

84. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Prairieland Crossing Street
Dedication in Precinct 3 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,240.00.

21-4714

85. Request for approval of plat Dunham Point Model Court Sec 2 in Precinct 3.

21-4715

86. Request for approval of plat Holderrieth Road Street Dedication Sec 3 in
Precinct 3 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,420.00.

21-4716

87. Request for approval of plat Katy Manor South Sec 5 in Precinct 3 with a
financial surety in the amount of $2,150.00.

21-4717

88. Request for approval of plat Katy Mason Business Park in Precinct 3.

21-4718

89. Request for approval of plat Katy Pointe Sec 5 in Precinct 3 with a financial
surety in the amount of $3,560.00.

21-4719

90. Request for approval of plat Lakeforest Of Kelliwood Amending Plat No 1 in
Precinct 3.

21-4720

91. Request for approval of plat Alvaro Estates in Precinct 4.

21-4721

92. Request for approval of plat Development at Telge South in Precinct 4.

21-4722

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93. Request for approval of plat Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Hispana De Cypress
Creek Inc. in Precinct 4.

21-4723

94. Request for approval of plat Westfield Sec 4 Partial Replat No 1 in Precinct
3.

21-4724

95. Request for approval of plat Westgreen Boulevard Street Dedication Sec 3 in
Precinct 3 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,220.00.

21-4725

96. Request for approval of plat Westgreen Boulevard Street Dedication Sec 5 in
Precinct 3 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,000.00.

21-4726

97. Request for approval of plat James C Leo Business Park in Precinct 4.

21-4727

98. Request for approval of plat Lakes at Creekside Sec 7 in Precinct 4 with a
financial surety in the amount of $3,095.00.

21-4728

99. Request for approval of plat Pine Grove Sec 2 in Precinct 4 with a financial
surety in the amount of $5,015.00.

21-4729

100. Request for approval of plat Schei Homestead in Precinct 4.

21-4730

101. Request for approval of plat Stuebner Hollow Sec 2 in Precinct 4 with a
financial surety in the amount of $2,550.00.

21-4731

102. Request for approval of plat Willowcreek Ranch Sec 1 Partial Replat No 2
and Willowcreek Ranch Sec 4 Partial Replat No 1 in Precinct 4.

21-4732

103. Request for approval to execute a service outlet location statement and
authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for the installation of an
electric meter at 22113 1/2 Hufsmith Kohrville Road Tomball, TX 77375
(intersection of Hufsmith Kohrville Road and Medical Complex Boulevard)
for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 4.

21-4657

104. Request for approval to execute a service outlet location statement and
authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for the installation of an
electric meter at 402 1/2 W Gulf Bank Rd Houston, TX 77037 (intersection
West Gulf Bank Road at Cobbleshire Drive) for electrical power serving a
traffic signal, Precinct 1.

21-4652

105. Request for approval to authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills at
1493 1/2 Moritz Road Houston, TX 77055, which to include any
deposits/fees for transferring any utilities services, Precinct 3.

21-4660

106. Request for approval of a study report prepared by Traffic Engineers, Inc. for
the East End Bikeway Plan, UPIN 21102MF1R001, Precinct 2.

21-4663

107. Request for approval of a study report prepared by Cobb, Fendley, and
Associates for Kowis Street Reconstruction - Royal Pine to approx. 180’ E of
Bentley Rd, Precinct 2.

21-4667

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108. Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by HDR Engineering, Inc.
for Sawmill Ranch Subdivision Drainage Improvements-2018, Precinct 4.

21-4673

109. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects and
repair and maintain infrastructure for BRIDGELAND DEVELOPMENT, LP,
A MARYLAND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP in the amount of $2,570.00 for
Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 37, Precinct 3.

21-4677

110. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects and
repair and maintain infrastructure for CAMILLO PROPERTIES LTD., A
TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP in the amount of $5,810.00 for
Atascocita Springs Sec 1, Precinct 4.

21-4678

111. Request for approval for release of financial surety for development projects
for BALMORAL LT, LLC, A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY in
the amount of $4,855.00 for Balmoral Sec 10, Precinct 2.

21-4687

112. Request for approval for release of financial surety for development projects
for BALMORAL LT, LLC, A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY in
the amount of $2,925.00 for Balmoral Sec 14, Precinct 2.

21-4688

113. Request for approval for release of financial surety for development projects
for BALMORAL LT, LLC, A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY in
the amount of $5,640.00 for Balmoral Sec 23, Precinct 2.

21-4689

114. Request for approval for release of financial surety for development projects
for KB HOME LONE STAR, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION in the
amount of $2,085.00 for Cypress Creek Landing Sec 2, Precinct 4.

21-4690

115. Request for approval for release of financial surety for development projects
for NASH FM 529, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY in the amount of $4,340.00 for Elyson Sec 24, Precinct 3.

21-4691

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 five (5)
fee simple tracts for the public project known as Beaumont Place Subdivision
Drainage Improvements - 2018, for the purpose of channel improvements and
stormwater detention/retention, UPIN 19101MF17901, Precinct 1.

21-4692

117. Request for approval to issue a purchase order to B2Z Engineering, LLC in
the amount of $179,866.00 for Professional Engineering Services for
construction materials testing lab and inspection services in support of
Baytown North Area Pavement Maintenance, Precinct 2.

21-4693

118. Request for approval to issue a purchase order to Fugro Consultants, Inc. in
the amount of $327,030.00 for Professional Engineering Services for
construction materials testing lab and inspection services in support of East
Aldine North Area Pavement Maintenance, Precinct 2.

21-4694

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119. Request for approval for Harris County to convey real estate to the San
Jacinto River Authority for tract SJRA E. Houston St. Easement, a 2.424 acre
right of way easement from the Precinct 2 Sales project and that the County
Judge execute the assignment of easement rights, Precinct 2.

21-4695

120. Request for approval for Harris County to accept a real estate donation and
execute a proposed gift form for a 0.0866 acre sidewalk easement, tract
number SE 8, for the public project known as Sidewalk and Transit Stops Ella Blvd, Kuykendahl Rd, and Rankin Rd - 2018, from Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. 86, a political subdivision of the State of
Texas, with the appraised HCAD value of $3,774.00, UPIN 19101MF0Y701,
Precinct 1.

21-4696

121. Request for approval for Harris County to accept a real estate donation and
execute a proposed gift form for a 0.0477 acre recreational easement, tract
number 1, for the public project known as Kowis Street Reconstruction Royal Pine Drive to approx. 180’ E of Bentley Rd, from New Beginnings
Baptist Fellowship Church, a Texas non-profit corporation, with the
appraised HCAD value of $4,677.75, UPIN 20102MF1EZ01, Precinct 2.

21-4697

122. Request for approval to negotiate with 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., Precinct 1.

21-4733

123. Request for approval to negotiate with Johnston, LLC, for Professional
Architectural and Engineering Services in connection with the renovation of
3 floors for 1111 Fannin, Precinct 1.

21-4734

124. Request for approval to negotiate with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for
Professional Civil Engineering Services in connection with roadway
improvements along Miller Road 2 from Wallisville Road to US90, UPIN
22101MF2CW01, Precinct 1.

21-4735

125. Request for approval to negotiate with Geoscience Engineering & Testing for
Professional Engineering Services for construction materials testing lab and
inspection services for Baybrook and Seascape Subdivisions Drainage
Improvements, Precinct 2.

21-4736

126. Request for approval to negotiate 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, Precinct 2.

21-4737

127. Request for approval to negotiate 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, Precinct 2.

21-4738

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128. Request for approval to negotiate with Doucet & Associates, Inc for
Professional Land Surveying Services in connection with Sidewalk - Package
4 (Cypress) 2021, Precinct 3.

21-4739

129. Request for approval to negotiate with Gorrondona Engineering Services,
Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for construction materials testing
lab and inspection services for Asphalt Package 2021-2, Precinct 3.

21-4740

130. Request for approval to negotiate with Gradient Group, LLC for Professional
Engineering Services in connection with Intersection Improvement Greenhouse Road at IH 10 - 2021, Precinct 3.

21-4741

131. Request for approval to negotiate with HNTB Corp for Professional Civil
Engineering Services in connection with On-call Professional Engineering
Services, Precinct 3.

21-4742

132. Request for approval to negotiate with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Coles Crossing
Subdivision Drainage Improvements as part of the Flood Control District
Bond Program, UPIN 19103MF15U01, Precinct 3.

21-4743

133. Request for approval to negotiate 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, Precinct 2.

21-4744

134. Request for approval to negotiate with Traf-IQ Inc. for Professional Traffic
Engineering Services in connection with Intersection Improvements - Barker
Cypress Road at Longenbaugh and Fry Road at Bridgeland Creek Parkway 2021, Precinct 3.

21-4745

135. Request for approval to negotiate with Sander Engineering Corp. for
Professional Engineering Services for the design and construction of the
remaining two (2) lanes of a standard four (4) lane concrete boulevard for the
North Eldridge Parkway - from South of Pine Drive to South of Lakewood
Meadow Drive - 2021, Precinct 3.

21-4808

136. Request for approval to negotiate with Halff Associates, Inc., for Professional
On-Call Engineering and related services as may be needed in connection
with various projects, Precinct 4.

21-4865

Flood Control District
137. Request for approval of a contract award to McDonough Engineering
Corporation, in the amount of $249,645, to provide design, bidding, and
construction phase engineering services for the construction of the Baywood
Stormwater Detention Basin at HCFCD Unit B513-02-00, Armand Bayou
Watershed, Bond ID F-72, Project ID B513-02-00-E003, Agreement No.
2022-57, Precinct 2.
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21-4812

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138. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County Water
Control & Improvement District No. 110 and Harris County Municipal
Utility District No. 249, in the amount of $211,764, for a partnership project
within the limits of these Districts in the Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID
Z-02, Project ID K120-03-00-E001, Agreement No. 2020-108, Precinct 4.

21-4814

139. Request for approval of amendment No. 2 to a contract with infraTECH
Engineers & Innovators, LLC in the amount of $200,000 for additional
engineering and related services as may be needed to inspect, evaluate, and
repair check valves and other services for the District’s mechanical/electrical
program, Project ID Z100-00-00-X257, Agreement No. 2018-29,
Countywide.

21-4816

140. Request for approval of amendment No. 2 to a contract with Halff
Associates, Inc., in the amount of $150,000, to provide staff augmentation
services for drainage report reviews, Project ID Z100-00-00-P031,
Agreement No. 2020-14, Countywide.

21-4817

141. Request for approval of a contract award to Apcon Services LLC, in the
amount of $1,000, for an excavation and removal agreement for construction
of HCFCD Unit No. U500-01-00 in the Addicks Reservoir Watershed, Bond
ID C-37, Project ID U500-01-00-E003, Agreement No. 2022-53, Precinct 4.

21-4819

142. Request for approval of a right-of-entry agreement with the City of Houston,
Texas for permission to access over and across City property to perform
maintenance work on a section of Turkey Creek from Chatterton Drive to
3,200 feet downstream, Buffalo Bayou Watershed, Project ID
W167-04-00-X013, Agreement No. 2022-54, Precinct 3.

21-4820

143. Request for approval of a right-of-way consent agreement with ExxonMobil
Pipeline Company, to provide for the removal of accumulated sediment to
original bayou depth, lay cement and rip/rap under and across its pipeline
support bridge and easement near HCFCD Unit No. E100-00-00, White Oak
Bayou Crossing, White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-14, Project ID
E100-00-00-E005, Agreement No. 2022-61, Precinct 4.

21-4823

144. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. 290, for a partnership project for channel
repairs along HCFCD Unit P130-02-00, Greens Bayou Watershed, Bond ID
Z-02, Project ID P130-02-00-X018, Agreement No. 2022-37, Precincts 2 and
4.

21-4825

145. Request for approval of a contract award to DAE & Associates, Ltd. dba
Geotech Engineering and Testing, in the amount of $163,568 to provide
materials engineering and testing services in support of major maintenance of
Cypress Creek and tributaries Batch 3 on HCFCD Unit No. K100-00-00,
Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID CI-012, Project ID K100-00-00-X087,
Agreement No. 2022-39, Precincts 1 and 4.

21-4827

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146. Request for approval of Change in Contract No. 3 with Ragle, Inc. for the
South Rice Avenue and Chimney Rock Bridges, resulting in an addition of
$402,527 to the contract amount, Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-11,
Project ID D100-00-00-B030, Job No. 20/0347-3, Precinct 3.

21-4828

147. Request for approval of Change in Contract No. 8 with James Construction
Group, LLC, for the Brays Bayou Federal Flood Control Project, resulting in
an addition of $133,216 to the contract amount, Brays Bayou Watershed,
Bond ID C-11, Project ID D100-00-00-B047, Job No. 19/0365-08, Precincts
1, 2, and 3.

21-4831

148. Request for approval to accept a Preliminary Engineering Report titled “TC
Jester Detention Basin HCFCD Project ID: K500-23-00-E002” and proceed
with design, Cypress Creek Watershed in Precinct 4, Project ID
K500-23-00-E002.

21-4833

149. Request for approval of substantial completion for the excavation of the
Helms Road Stormwater Detention Basin - Phase 2, Greens Bayou
Watershed, Bond ID C-01, Project ID P518-26-01-E002, Precincts 1 and 2.

21-4841

150. 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 Countywide General Acquisition, for the purpose
of floodplain preservation, authorizing eminent domain if necessary. Project
ID Z100-00-00-H042, Tract No. G103-00-00-36-831.0, Precinct 4.

21-4843

151. 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 the City of Houston CDBG-DR15 Buyout
Partnership, for the purpose of preventing future flood damage, Project ID
Z100-00-00-H062, Tract No. E115-00-00-03-855.0, Precinct 4.

21-4845

Toll Road Authority
152. Request for approval of an Amendment to the Agreement between Harris
County and World Triathlon Corporation to allow for the use of the Hardy
Toll Road for the Ironman Triathlon that was rescheduled from April 25,
2020 to October 9, 2021.

21-4867

153. Request for approval of an Agreement with Siegfried Engineering &
Construction, LLC to provide joint seal routine maintenance segmentation
and phasing packages on the Toll Road System in the amount of $95,000.00
(All Precincts).

21-4868

154. Request for approval of a first amendment to the Interlocal Agreement
between Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County and Harris County
for Tolling Services.

21-4870

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155. Request 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.

21-4871

156. Request for approval of an Amendment to the Contractual Agreement for
Right-of-Way Utility Adjustments with CenterPoint Energy Houston
Electric, LLC to increase compensation and payment from $1,983,750.00 to
$4,536,485.76 to be paid by Harris County to adjust certain CenterPoint
facilities for the improvements to East Sam Houston Tollway, Ship Channel
Bridge Program.

21-4872

157. Request for approval to Advertise for Bids over a three (3) week period
beginning September 17, 2021 for the improvements to the Sam Houston
Tollway East, from west of SH 3 to north of Greenshadow, consisting of the
construction of landscaping and storm water quality compliance for the Sam
Houston Tollway East Widening Project in Precinct 2, Job #21/0290.

21-4869

158. Request for approval to decree that the Hardy Toll Road Downtown
Connector Project serves a public purpose and public necessity requiring that
the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire the identified
two (2) tracts with a combined total acreage of less than 1.1 acres, using
eminent domain if necessary (Precinct 1).

21-4873

159. Request for approval to decree that the Quitman Street Overpass (Hardy Toll
Road Downtown Connector) serves a public purpose and public necessity
requiring that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire
the identified thirteen (13) fee simple tracts, with a combined total acreage of
approximately 1.3 acres, using eminent domain if necessary (Precinct 1).

21-4874

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

21-4851

Economic Equity and Opportunity
161. Request for approval of a Tax Abatement Assignment regarding the Merit
Medical Systems Manufacturing Facility located at 14646 Kirby Drive,
Pearland, Texas, in Precinct 1.

21-4852

162. Request for approval of ten (10) positions effective September 25, 2021 to
continue building out the new department. No additional funding is requested
for the current fiscal year; however the department will need additional
funding for the positions moving forward.

21-4639

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Universal Services
163. Request for approval of an agreement with Texas Division of Emergency
Management for use of the county’s communications systems.

21-4856

164. Request for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for Universal
Services for the eCitation with Digital Signatures project for $200,000 and
commercial paper funding in the initial amount of $200,000, contingent upon
project approval.

21-4640

165. Request for approval that responsibility for managing county parking
facilities and a position effective September 25, 2021, along with their
accrued time balances, PCN, parking assignment, certain equipment and
assets, as well as the necessary funding be transferred from the Office of
Management and Budget to US.

21-4641

Public Health Services
166. Request for approval of the Order to Abate public nuisances at certain
locations in Precincts 2 and 3 and the assessment of administrative fees
totaling $200.00.

21-4864

167. Request for approval of three (3) loan agreements and one (1) relocation
grant in order to provide lead-abatement for three (3) residences under the
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Reduction Grant in the total amount of $34,602.52.

21-4860

168. Request for approval of agreements with Direct Relief to accept donated
medicine and medical services under the Hurricane Preparedness Pack
Program.

21-4859

Community Services
169. Request for approval of a memorandum of understanding to transfer ten (10)
positions, employees, and other grant eligible costs to the Department of
Economic Equity & Opportunity, as well as establish an accounting and
reporting process to reimburse the DEEO for Employees costs in supporting
Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Section 3 Provisions (24 C.F.R. Part 135),
and labor standards compliance monitoring of CSD administered programs
and projects for Harris County, effective September 25, 2021.

21-4875

170. Request for approval of certification of income survey results for the 2017
Hurricane Harvey Texas Community Development Block Grant Disaster
Recovery (CDBG-DR) Round One Harris County Flood Control District
Smith Road Channel Diversion Drainage Improvements infrastructure project
and submission to the Texas General Land Office (GLO).

21-4680

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171. Request for approval of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public
necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real Property
Division on behalf of the Community Services Department to acquire three
(3) 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 and affordable housing construction, UPIN
19035MF19U01, Precincts 1 & 2.

21-4679

Domestic Relations
172. Request for approval to renew a contract with the Office of the Texas
Attorney General (OAG) for Community Supervision Services for two years
with three one-year renewals.

21-4656

Juvenile Probation
173. Request for approval of a memorandum of understanding with the
Department of State Health Services to accept donations of medications
available through the Inventory Tracking Electronic Asset Management
System (ITEAMS).

21-4877

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
174. Request for approval to renew an Interlocal agreement with Channelview
Independent School District for the period of September 1, 2021 through
August 31, 2022. This renewal agreement is for two Youth Services
Specialists to provide services that are currently not available through the
district. The District agrees to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of
$41,338.00 per Youth Service Specialist which represents one-half of the
total personnel and mileage cost for each position.

21-4649

175. Request for approval to accept $20,000, on a contract reimbursement basis,
from Saint Francis Community Services in Texas, Inc. (SSCC/Saint Francis).
This contract renewal is for Casey Life Skills Assessment and Life Skills
Training completion for current foster youth, in Region 6.

21-4878

Children's Assessment Center
176. Request for approval of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the
Children’s Assessment Center Foundation to recognize income from various
grants associated with FY 2022 and the corresponding expansion of the CAC
budget.

21-4899

177. Request for approval to reclassify a position to recognize the required
licensure level effective September 25, 2021.

21-4954

Constables
178. Request by the Constables of Harris County that Commissioners Court set
and adopt the 2022 Harris County Constable Service Fees.
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21-4884

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Agenda

September 14, 2021

179. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of the High Intensity
Drug Trafficking (HIDTA) State and Local Task Force Agreement with the
United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.

21-4881

180. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of changes to the list of
Regular Deputies and Reserve Deputies with Oaths of Office and Statements
of Officer.

21-4883

181. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval to reclassify a position
funded by the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) effective
September 25, 2021.

21-4885

182. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of the Cooperative State
and Local Task Force Agreement with the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

21-4889

183. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of the State and Local
Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking (HIDTA) Project Task Force
Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA).

21-4891

184. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval of a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Harris County Juvenile Board on behalf of Juvenile
Probation to transfer budget in the amount of $84,991 to the Constable for a
deputy position for law enforcement services effective September 25, 2021.

21-4892

185. Request by the Constable of Precinct 8 for approval of changes to the list of
regular deputies.

21-4895

186. Request for approval of an agreement for law enforcement services with
Brenwood Park Community Improvement Association, Inc., for a deputy
position effective September 25, 2021.

21-4900

187. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement for law enforcement services
with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 102 for a deputy position
effective September 25, 2021.

21-4912

188. Request for approval to work with the Office of the County Engineer to
locate and secure the necessary lease space to accommodate and address the
needs of the HCSO Vehicular Crimes Division.

21-4917

189. Request for approval to reimburse a certain citizen for his cell phone that was
lost during an Emergency Detention Order search.

21-4911

190. Request for approval of funding in the amount of $218,000 and to transfer
five grant funded positions to the general fund effective September 25, 2021
to support the Behavioral Health Division through the remainder of the fiscal
year.

21-4918

Sheriff

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Fire Marshal
191. Request for approval of an agreement with Harris County Emergency
Services District (ESD) No. 10 to install emergency vehicle priority
equipment in compliance with guidelines set forth by the Harris County
Engineering Department.

21-4919

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

21-4896

County Attorney
193. 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.

21-4901

194. Request for approval of a settlement in connection with Harris County, Texas
v. David Schlobohm; Cause No. 2020-37212; In the 127th Judicial District
Court, Harris County, Texas; 20-522894 SWC/Claim 116641.

21-4902

195. Request for approval of a settlement in connection with Jerome Bartee v.
Harris County, Texas; Cause No. 4:16-CV-02944; In the Southern District of
Texas, Houston Division.

21-4903

196. Request for approval of a settlement in connection with Cause No.
2018-40034; Harris County, Texas and Harris County Flood Control District
v. Environmental Industrial Services Group, Inc., The Hanover Insurance
Company, Inc., Allmerica Financial Alliance Insurance Company; In the
157th Judicial District; CA No. 18-512150-MIS.

21-4907

197. Request for approval of the Amendment to the Boarding Home Regulations
in the Unincorporated Area of Harris County, Texas.

21-4904

198. Request for approval for the County Judge to execute Special Counsel
Agreements with Orrick, Herrington, & Sutcliffe, LLP and Bratton &
Associates, as Co-Bond Counsel, and Norton Rose Fulbright US, LLP and
Law Office Wendy Montoya Cloonan, PLLC, as Co-Disclosure Counsel, in
connection with the issuance and sale of Harris County Flood Control
District Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A.

21-4908

199. Request for approval for the County Judge to execute Special Counsel
Agreements with Holland and Knight, LLP and Bates and Coleman PC, as
Co-Bond Counsel, and Bracewell, LLP and Baker, Williams, Matthieson,
LLP, as Co-Disclosure Counsel, in connection with the issuance and sale of
Harris County, Texas Permanent Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series
2021 and Harris County, Texas Unlimited Tax Road Refunding Bonds,
Series 2021.

21-4909

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Justices of the Peace
200. Request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 2 for approval to update a
position from temporary to full time effective September 25, 2021.

21-4584

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

21-4512

Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------1. HCRCA
2 Transformational Collaborative Outcomes 10/5-8/2021
Lexington, KY
$4,490 Grant
Mgt. Conference
2. HCRCA
5 National Adult Protective Services
11/7-11/2021
San Diego, CA
$12,274 Other
Association Conference
3. CAC
1 Regional Internet Crimes Against
10/5-8/2021
Seattle, WA
$1,620 Other
Children Conference
4. C3
1 Police Officer Funeral Service*
8/27-28/2021
New Orleans, LA
$328 Other
5. C4
1 Mobile device examiner training
9/26Hoover, AL
$6,731 Other
10/22/2021
6. SHERIFF
- Commercial Vehicle Post-Crash Inspection 9/15-25/2021
Grand Island, NE
- Other
course ($11,040 appvd. 5/25 for 4
attnds.-location change)
7. SHERIFF
- Safeboat Sea Trials training ($4,480
9/20-23/2021
Bremerton, WA
- Other
appvd. 5/25 for 2 attnds.-date change)
8. SHERIFF
3 American Elderly Abuse Conference*
9/26-29/2021
Slidell, LA
$2,697 Other
($3,616 appvd. 8/10 for 4 attnds.-add
attnds. & exp.)
9. SHERIFF
1 Commercial Vehicle Crash Investigation
10/10-15/2021 Jacksonville, FL
$2,475 Other
course
10. SHERIFF
12 National Police Weekend
10/10-17/2021 Washington, DC
$26,060 Other
11. SHERIFF
1 Homemade explosives training course
11/28Huntsville, AL
$5,160 Other
12/4/2021
12. FM
2 Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle
9/13-15/2021
Tampa, FL
$3,030 Other
meeting
13. FM
2 Tank Car Safety & Rail Emergency
9/19-24/2021
Pueblo, CO
$7,000 Other
Response training
14. PD
1 National Assn. of Criminal Defense
11/18-19/2021 Las Vegas, NV
$934 Other
Lawyers seminar
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Subtotal
32
Out of Texas average cost per attendee:
$2,275
$72,799

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

21-4513

Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------1. OCE
300 Building Equity in Engineering virtual
TBD
Houston, TX
$45,000 General
workshops
2. OCE
1 Hazardous Waste Operations & Emer.
9/30-10/1/2021 Houston, TX
$320 General
Response virtual class
3. OCE
1 American Public Works Association
10/20-22/2021 Galveston, TX
$650 General
Conference & Expo
4. OCE
5 TxDOT Environmental Conference
10/26-28/2021 Houston, TX
$775 General
5. FCD
1 Water for Texas Conference
9/27-29/2021
Austin, TX
$1,435 FCD
6. FCD
3 Texas Tree Conference*
9/29-10/1/2021 Waco, TX
$1,545 FCD
$1,200 Other
7. FCD
2 Government Social Media Virtual
3/29-31/2022
Houston, TX
$598 FCD
Conference
8. TRA
15 Texas Transportation Institute virtual
10/11-13/2021 Houston, TX
$750 TRA
course
9. TRA
20 TEEX Collision Course*
1/10-21/2022
Houston, TX
$24,200 TRA
10. US
16 Planview Accelerate Virtual Conference
9/21-22/2021
Houston, TX
$2,384 General
11. PHS
1 Assn. of Diabetes Care & Educ. Lifestyle Multiple
Houston, TX
$849 General
Coach virt. training

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Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------12. PHS
2 Healthy Living Matters community
Multiple
Houston, TX
$500 Grant
meetings
13. PHS
20 Manager University training
10/11/2021
Houston, TX
$1,500 General
14. PHS
500 One Health Virtual Conference
10/16-17/2021 Houston, TX
$29,350 General
15. CS
2 Texas Apartment Assn. Income
9/15/2021
Houston, TX
$180 Grant
Determination virt. training
16. CS
3 Natl. Assn. for Co. Comm. & Econ. Dev.
9/21-23/2021
Houston, TX
$750 Grant
Virt. Conf. ($1,250 appvd. 8/24 for 5
attnds.-add attnds., exp. & chng. fund
17. CS
1 Subrecipient monitoring virtual training Multiple
Houston, TX
$450 Grant
18. CS
3 HAR Texas Affordable Housing Specialist 10/11-12/2021 Houston, TX
$450 Grant
virtual training
19. LIB
2 HR Generalists virtual training
10/5-7/2021
Houston, TX
$4,390 General
20. DRO
19 Child custody evaluation guidelines
9/24/2021
Houston, TX
$800 Grant
virtual training
21. JUVPROB
- Transport youth to various placement
FY2021-22
Various
$24,000 General
facilities* ($24,000 appvd. 1/26 for 3
attnds.-change funding source)
22. JUVPROB
1 S.T.A.R.T. Conference
10/6-8/2021
Corpus Christi, TX
$25 General
$640 Other
23. JUVPROB
1 Association for Compensatory Educators
10/27-29/2021 Houston, TX
$300 Grant
of Tx. Virtual Conf.
24. HCRCA
1 Tx. Council of Child Welfare Boards mtg. 9/15-17/2021
Austin, TX
$675 General
& awards luncheon
25. HCRCA
3 Texas Alliance of Children & Family
11/7-10/2021
Fort Worth, TX
$1,710 General
Services Conference
26. CAC
4 Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral
9/23-24/2021
Houston, TX
$1,300 Other
Ther. virt. workshop
27. CAC
2 Forensic interviewers training
10/5-6/2021
Houston, TX
$900 Other
28. C1
1 Rolling surveillance training course*
9/13-17/2021
Houston, TX
$570 General
($5,700 appvd. 2/26 for 12 attnds.-add
attnd. & exp.)
29. C3
1 Civil process online course
8/11/2021
Houston, TX
$150 Other
30. C3
1 Grant writing training
12/2-3/2021
Hempstead, TX
$798 Other
31. SHERIFF
- Swift water technician training*
Multiple
Georgetown, TX
- General
($60,900 appvd. 6/8 for 60 attnds.-date
change)
32. SHERIFF
7 Cognitive interviewing training*
9/14-15/2021
Katy, TX
$2,793 Other
33. SHERIFF
11 Professional Assn. of Dive Instructors
9/27-10/1/2021 Various
$2,472 General
Rescue Diver course*
34. SHERIFF
20 Crewman certification course*
9/27-10/1/2021 La Porte, TX
$32,000 Grant
35. SHERIFF
12 Tactical K9 electronic collar training* 10/3-7/2021
Humble, TX
$7,375 Other
36. SHERIFF
2 Crisis Intervention support training for 10/7-8/2021
Houston, TX
$500 General
9-1-1 online
37. SHERIFF
18 Breath test operator course*
10/18-21/2021 Humble, TX
$7,125 Other
38. SHERIFF
3 Crash Investigation online courses
Multiple
Houston, TX
$7,200 Other
39. SHERIFF
3 Hou. High Intens. Drug Trafficking areas 10/20-22/2021 College Station, TX
$1,356 Other
strat. planning mtg.*
40. SHERIFF
2 Certified Fraud Examiner certification
10/31College Station, TX
$7,630 Other
review course*
11/4/2021
41. SHERIFF
4 Grants Professionals Association Online 11/3-6/2021
Houston, TX
$1,200 Other
Conference
42. SO-DET
1 Post critical incident seminar
9/8-10/2021
Huntsville, TX
$460 Other
43. SO-DET
1 Texas Jail Association Management Issues 9/12-17/2021
Galveston, TX
$960 Other
Conference
44. FM
1 NOVA Victim Assistance Academy online
Multiple
Houston, TX
$375 General
training
45. IFS
3 Southwestern Association of Forensic
10/10-14/2021 San Antonio, TX
$3,284 Other
Scientists meeting
46. IFS
1 Property & Evidence Technician
10/18-22/2021 San Antonio, TX
$1,281 General
certification & training
47. PD
2 Poverty Law Conference
9/1-3/2021
Austin, TX
$1,699 General
48. PD
1 Family Law webcast
9/8-10/2021
Houston, TX
$298 General
49. PD
5 National Association for Public Defense Multiple
Houston, TX
$1,700 General
virtual training

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Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------50. PD
14 Resilient leadership online training
Multiple
Houston, TX
$8,400 General
51. JP 2.2
1 Court interpreter class & license
9/16-17/2021
Spring, TX
$656 General
renewal
52. PBCT4
1 Texas Guardianship Virtual Conference
Multiple
Houston, TX
$270 General
53. AUD
1 Governmental Accounting online course
TBD
Houston, TX
$499 General
54. AUD
15 Power BI virtual course & training
TBD
Houston, TX
$9,800 General
55. AUD
12 Texas Public Funds Investment Conference 11/4-5/2021
Houston, TX
$1,920 General
56. AUD
1 IDEAScript online training ($1,700
11/15-16/2021 Houston, TX
$850 General
appvd. 6/8 for 1 attnd.-add attnd., exp.
& date change)
57. PCT2
3 Urban Counties Policy & Legislative
1/12-14/2022
College Station, TX
$3,470 General
Conference
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Subtotal 1077
In Texas average cost per attendee:
$237
$254,717
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Total
1109
Average cost per attendee:
$295
$327,516
*Travel by county vehicle

Grants
203. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for the County Judge to
sign certain forms pertaining to the terms and conditions of accepting funding
from the Texas Division of Emergency Management related to Hurricane
Laura.

21-4920

204. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to sign grant application
documents for the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) ’21 Mapping Activity
Statement No. 39 Program.

21-4879

205. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to sign grant application
documents for the Urban Flood Risk Study ’21 Mapping Activity Statement
(MAS) No. 40 Program.

21-4880

206. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to
Petco Love for grant funds in the amount of $55,000, with no required match,
for the Petco Love/Animal Welfare Organization Program.

21-4876

207. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to accept an award from
the Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of $215,000,
with no required match, for the FY 2022 Asthma Control Grant, and extend
one position to August 31, 2022.

21-4882

208. Request by Community Services for approval to submit an application to the
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development for grant funds in the
amount of $964,570, with a required match of $241,143, for the FY 2021
Permanent Housing Program.

21-4854

209. Request by Community Services for approval to accept the Fiscal Year 2021
Agreements for the PY 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program
(CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME); and Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG) Program.

21-4857

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210. Request by Community Services for approval of an amendment to an
agreement to extend the end date to October 31, 2021 for the PY 2020
Homeless Youth Services Program.

21-4853

211. Request by Domestic Relations for approval to accept from the Office of the
Attorney General (OAG) of Texas funding in the amount of $77,574, with a
discretionary match of $491,690, for the FY 2022-26 State Case Registry
Program.

21-4842

212. Request by Domestic Relations for approval to accept an award from the
Office of the Attorney General of Texas grant funds in the estimated amount
of $2,500,238 up to a maximum of $15,812,975, with a discretionary match
of $220,996, for the FY 2021-23 Integrated Child Support System Title IV-D
Program.

21-4810

213. Request by Domestic Relations for approval of a temporary budget transfer in
the amount of $30,000 for the Supervised Visitation Program pending receipt
of the award, and extend associated positions to September 30, 2022.

21-4829

214. Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to
accept an amendment to an agreement with the Office of the
Governor/Criminal Justice Division to de-obligate funding in the amount of
$45,775 for the FY 2020-21 TRIAD Child Sex Trafficking Program.

21-4858

215. Request by the Sheriff for approval to accept from the Office of the Attorney
General of Texas grant funds in the amount of $118,647, with no required
match, for the FY 2022 Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service
Program.

21-4834

216. Request by the Sheriff for approval to accept from the Texas Department of
Motor Vehicles grant funds in the amount of $853,100, with a required cash
match of $188,256, for the FY 2022 Auto Theft Unit Program.

21-4835

217. Request by the Sheriff for approval to accept from the Texas Department of
Transportation grant funds in the amount of $368,695, with a required match
of $92,188, for the FY 2022 Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program-Comprehensive Program.

21-4905

218. Request by the Sheriff for approval to accept from the Texas Department of
Transportation grant funds in the amount of $98,941, with a required match
of $24,738, for the FY 2022 Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program-Commercial Motor Vehicles Program.

21-4906

219. Request by the Sheriff for approval of the Certifications and Assurances form
for the FY 2021 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.

21-4836

220. Request by the Sheriff for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in
the amount of $193,334 for the Houston Texas Anti-Gang Center Program.

21-4837

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221. Request by the Sheriff for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in
the amount of $40,000 for the FY 2022 Freedom Project Program.

21-4838

222. Request by the Sheriff for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in
the amount of $80,000 for the FY 2022 Domestic Violence Advocacy
Program, and extend grant positions to September 30, 2022.

21-4839

223. Request by the Sheriff for approval of an amendment to an agreement with
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to extend the end date to
August 31, 2022 for the FY 2020 Texas Volkswagen Environmental
Mitigation Program.

21-4855

224. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to accept an
amendment to an agreement with the Texas Center for the Judiciary to extend
the grant end date to March 31, 2022 for the Children’s Justice/Improving the
Detection of Pediatric Skeletal Injuries Program.

21-4805

225. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept grant adjustments from
the Office of the Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division as part of the
FY 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program for HazMat Maintenance and
Law Enforcement Special Responses projects in the amounts of $142,143
and $122,175, respectively, with no required cash match, for the Urban Area
Security Initiative.

21-4932

226. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept grant adjustments from
the Office of the Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division as part of the
FY 2019 Homeland Security Grant Program for the HazMat Maintenance
and Community Preparedness and Regional Planning projects in the amount
of $192,617 and ($192,617), respectively, with no required cash match, for
the Urban Area Security Initiative.

21-4933

227. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept from the Office of the
Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division grant funds in the amount of
$46,813, with no required match, for the FY 2021 Pct. 7/Portable Radio
Equipment Program.

21-4934

228. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to submit an
application to Harris County Community Services Department for
Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $965,625,
with a match/leverage of $835,125, for the PY 2022 LMI Sidewalks and Trail
Project.

21-4804

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

21-4798

230. Request for approval to Increase an Imprest Account for the HCSO Civil
Service Commission.

21-4806

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

21-4807

Tax Assessor-Collector
232. Request for Commissioners Court to direct and determine whether to
calculate the Voter-Approval Rate for Harris County and the Flood Control
District in the manner provided for a special taxing unit due to the
Governor’s disaster declaration, to ensure compliance with Truth-in-Taxation
provision of the Texas Property Tax Code.

21-4790

233. Request for approval of tax refund payments.

21-4791

Purchasing
234. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for installation
of Pickleball Courts at Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center in
Precinct 3 (210265).

21-4519

235. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for promotional examination services of Law
Enforcement Officers for the Sheriff’s Office (210275).

21-4520

236. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for
construction of hike and bike trails at Cypress Creek Greenway in Precinct 4
for the Office of the County Engineer (210273).

21-4576

237. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for elevator
modernization at 406 Caroline Street for Facilities & Property Maintenance
(210269).

21-4577

238. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for tree
planting and maintenance services for the Flood Control District (210256).

21-4578

239. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for mosquito
control insecticide chemicals, diluents oil and related items for Harris County
(210281).

21-4579

240. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for
Request for Proposal for innovative, evidenced-based, and promising model
approaches to community engagement programs and to mitigate
non-appearances to misdemeanor court for the Justice Administration
Department (210291).

21-4666

241. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for repaving of
various roads in the camp areas in Precinct 4 for the Office of the County
Engineer (210264).

21-4664

242. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for plastic liner
(poly) bags and related items for Harris County (210284).

21-4580

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243. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supply of
various species of seed and related items for the Flood Control District
(210279).

21-4581

244. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for nursery
plants and related items for Harris County (210257).

21-4582

245. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for repaving of
various roads in the Mossy Oaks subdivision in Precinct 3 for the Office of
the County Engineer (210276).

21-4583

246. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for installation
of school zone flasher assemblies and related improvements in Harris County
for the Office of the County Engineer (210283).

21-4659

247. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for roadway,
sidewalk and parking lot reconstruction at East Aldine Town Center in
Precinct 2 for the Office of the County Engineer (210271).

21-4585

248. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage
service, maintenance, and improvements at various locations in the South
zone of Precinct 2 for the Office of the County Engineer (210286).

21-4658

249. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for
improvements of various roads near Texas Southern University (Phase II) for
Precinct 1 for the Office of the County Engineer (210287).

21-4610

250. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for publication
of public notices and public service announcements for Harris County
(210289).

21-4650

251. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for stormwater
quality maintenance program and related items in Harris County for the
Office of the County Engineer (210282).

21-4654

252. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for
refurbishment of the Houston downtown tunnel system at Caroline Street in
Precinct 1 for the Office of the County Engineer (210288).

21-4669

253. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for
improvements at Kleb Woods stormwater detention basin (phase II) in
Precinct 3 for the Office of the County Engineer (210280).

21-4861

254. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for
improvements to the trail system at Willow Waterhole detention basin in
Precinct 1 for the Office of the County Engineer (210278).

21-4862

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255. Request for approval to reject the bids received for batteries for automobiles,
trucks, commercial, marine, lawn equipment and related Items for Harris
County and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised
specifications (210186).

21-4521

256. Request for approval to reject the bid received for culvert and storm sewer
cleaning and closed-circuit television inspection services and related items in
the North Zone in Precinct 2, and that the project be readvertised at a later
date with revised specifications (210260).

21-4612

257. Request for approval of a purchase through the Texas Association of School
Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program on the basis of low quote in
the amount of $398,428 from Grande Truck Center c/o Vanguard Truck
Center of Houston for dump trucks for Precinct 3.

21-4522

258. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards BuyBoard
Cooperative Program purchase from Deere & Company c/o Shoppa’s Farm
Supply, Inc. on the basis of low quote in the amount of $342,402 for tractors
and boom mowers in Precinct 1.

21-4609

259. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information
Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract low quote purchase from CDW
Government LLC for network-attached storage products for the County
Clerk's Office in the amount of $74,583 through September 20, 2022.

21-4555

260. Request for approval of a purchase through the State of Texas Department of
Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract on the basis of low quote
from Dell Marketing LP for maintenance and support of identity management
software for Universal Services - Technology in the amount of $245,313
through the period of August 31, 2022.

21-4618

261. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative
Purchasing Program low quote purchase from Letourneau Keller for office
furniture for Resources for Children and Adults in the amount of $55,668.

21-4575

262. Request for approval of a purchase through The Interlocal Purchasing System
(TIPS) on the basis of low quote from Texas Timberjack, Inc. for wood
chipper trucks for Precinct 4 in the amount of $129,472.

21-4605

263. Request for approval of a Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)
Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with Data Transfer
Solutions, LLC for pavement data collection services for Harris County
through July 29, 2022 at a cost of $200,000.

21-4672

264. Request for approval of a renewal option with ABP Enterprises, LLC for
physical records conversion and indexing services for the Office of the
County Engineer for the period of September 10, 2021-September 09, 2022
in the amount of $493,642 (190225).

21-4554

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265. Request for approval of a renewal option with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk
Management Services, Inc. for aircraft insurance for the Sheriff’s Office for
the period of September 16, 2021 - September 15, 2022 at a cost of $74,000
(190188).

21-4601

266. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape Central, Inc. for mowing and various maintenance services for the Central
East Region for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2022 December 31, 2022 at a cost of $1,798,452, subject to applicable bonds to be
received (180351).

21-4603

267. Request for approval of a renewal option with Netsync Network Solutions for
networking hardware, software, telecommunications equipment and other
high-technology services for the Toll Road Authority through June 30, 2022
at a cost of $4,475,000 (200093).

21-4611

268. Request for approval of a renewal option with Landscape Consultants of
Texas, Inc. d.b.a., Landscape Professionals of Texas for mowing and
maintenance services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of January 1,
2022 - December 31, 2022 in the amount of $70,498, subject to applicable
bonds to be received (190341).

21-4617

269. Request for approval of a renewal option with Bear Services, LP for
construction of a pedestrian sidewalk and trail improvements in the South
zone of Precinct 2 through August 31, 2022 at a cost of $499,818, subject to
applicable bonds to be received (200081).

21-4620

270. Request for approval of a renewal option with Acquisition Associates, Inc.
dba 911 PetChip for pet microchips and related items for Public Health
Services through August 31, 2022 at a cost of $80,000 (170180).

21-4668

271. Request for approval of a renewal option with FireTron, Inc. for fire alarm
monitoring services at various buildings and communication system upgrades
for Facilities & Property Maintenance for the period of October 1, 2021 September 30, 2022 at a cost of $185,328, subject to applicable bonds to be
received (200033).

21-4621

272. Request for approval of a renewal option with Bear Services, LP for
construction of a pedestrian sidewalk and trail improvements in the North
zone in Precinct 2 through August 31, 2022 at a cost of $499,819, subject to
applicable bonds to be received (200080).

21-4622

273. Request for approval of a renewal option with Hayden Paving, Inc. for
asphalt overlay of various roads in the South zone of Precinct 2 for the period
of November 9, 2021 - November 8, 2022 at a cost of $1,500,000, subject to
applicable bonds to be received (200240).

21-4623

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274. Request for approval of a renewal option with P-Ville, Inc. for mowing and
maintenance services for the Northwest Region for the Flood Control District
for the period of January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 at a cost of
$1,522,949, subject to applicable bonds to be received (190302).

21-4625

275. Request for approval of a renewal option with Wildernex LLC for nuisance
animal control for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1,
2022- December 31, 2022 at a cost of $39,000 (190354).

21-4627

276. Request for approval of a renewal option with Royal American Services, Inc.
(Primary), and LMC Corporation (Secondary) for job order contracting for
small and/or large roofing projects for Harris County for the period of
September 26, 2021 - September 25, 2022, at a cost of $4,000,000 subject to
applicable bonds to be received (170026).

21-4662

277. Request for approval of a renewal option with Intex Flooring L.L.C. for
flooring installation, maintenance and related items for Harris County
through August 31, 2022 at a cost of $389,348, subject to applicable bonds to
be received (170184).

21-4631

278. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape Central, Inc. for mowing and various maintenance services for the Central
West Region for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2022
- December 31, 2022 at a cost of $916,738, subject to applicable bonds to be
received (200308).

21-4630

279. Request for approval of a renewal option with Pivot Technology Services
Corp.; Netsync Network Solutions; vTech Solutions Inc.; and LanceSoft Inc.
for on-demand information technology project services for the Toll Road
Authority at a cost of $750,000 through July 8, 2022 (180258).

21-4633

280. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape Central, Inc. for mowing and various maintenance services for the Southeast
Region for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2022 December 31, 2022 at a cost of $389,197, subject to applicable bonds to be
received (200309).

21-4670

281. Request for approval of a renewal option with Phonoscope, Inc.; Comcast
Cable
Communications
Management
dba
Comcast
Business
Communications, LLC; and AT&T Corp. for Data telecommunication
services for Harris County through September 10, 2022 at a cost of
$1,400,000 (160175).

21-4844

282. Request for approval of the first and final renewal option with
Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, P.L.L.C. for management of on-site clinic
operations for Harris County for the period of October 23, 2021 through
October 22, 2023, at no additional cost to the county.

21-4832

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283. Request for approval to rescind an award from Sirius Computer Solutions,
Inc. (Category I) and approve a new award to eCIFM Solutions Inc. for IBM
TRIRIGA integrated workplace management system software modules,
support services and related Items for Harris County in the amount of
$56,738 through July 31, 2022 (210152).

21-4604

284. Request for approval of an award to Frost Construction Company, Inc. on the
basis of low bid in the amount of $683,000 for renovation of an existing park
visitor information building in Precinct 4, subject to applicable bonds to be
received (210176).

21-4600

285. Request for approval of an award to Hayden Paving, Inc. on the basis of low
bid in the amount of $5,014,686 for repair of various roads in the Baytown
(North) area for the BetterStreets2Neighborhoods Community Program in
Precinct 2, subject to applicable bonds to be received (210232).

21-4606

286. Request for approval of an award to CDW Government LLC on the basis of
low bid in the amount of $231,942 for rugged laptops and related items for
the Sheriff’s Office for the period of September 14, 2021 - August 31, 2022
with four (4) one-year renewal options (210235).

21-4608

287. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting
requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Kevin G.
Smith, Ph. D. and Associates, P.C., for psychologist and/or psychiatrist
examinations for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of September 14, 2021 September 13, 2022, with four (4) one-year renewal options (210086).

21-4615

288. Request for approval of an award to Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Gulf
Coast on the basis of low bid for dense-graded hot-mix asphalt and related
items in Precinct 4 in the amount of $102,960 for a one year initial term, with
two one-year renewal options, based on estimated quantities and fixed unit
pricing (210222).

21-4619

289. Request for approval of an award to Coburn Supply Company, INC. on the
basis of only bid for reinforced concrete pipe, saddle inlets and related items
in Precinct 4 in the amount of $254,390 for a one year initial term, with two
one-year renewal options, based on estimated quantities and fixed unit
pricing (210219).

21-4626

290. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Amazing
Concrete, LLC for ready-mix concrete and related Items in Precinct 3 in the
amount of $51,775 for a one (1) year initial term with four (4) one-year
renewal options (210214).

21-4628

291. Request for approval of an award to WadeCon, LLC on the basis of low bid
for road construction at West Gulf Bank Road from I-45 to Airline Drive in
Precinct 1 in the amount of $14,415,964, subject to applicable bonds to be
received (210200).

21-4629

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292. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Main Lane
Industries, Ltd. for resurfacing and striping of Tom Bass 2 Model Airplane
Park in Precinct 1 in the amount of $85,758, subject to applicable bonds to be
received (210205).

21-4642

293. Request for approval of an award to Main Lane Industries, Ltd. on the basis
of low bid for repair of various roads in the East Aldine (North) area for the
BetterStreets2Neighborhoods Community Program in Precinct 2 in the
amount of $6,683,971, subject to applicable bonds to be received (210228).

21-4651

294. Request for approval of an award to Pendar Technologies, LLC on the basis
of best bid meeting specifications for bomb unit detection equipment for the
Sheriff's Office in the amount of $77,000 (210233).

21-4653

295. Request for approval of an award to Skanska USA Building Inc. on the basis
of highest overall evaluation for Construction Manager at Risk for the
renovation at Riverside Historical buildings in Precinct 1, and the county, at
its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed with the next
ranking offer if unable to agree on executable agreements (210193).

21-4655

296. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to Qumpus, Inc.
dba Better Word Books for sale of surplus, worn out, damaged books,
audiovisual and other library materials for Harris County with revenue in the
amount of $7,500 for the period of September 14, 2021 - August 31, 2022,
with four (4) one-year renewal options (210220).

21-4661

297. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to The Knox
Company for emergency responder key access boxes and related items for
Facilities & Property Maintenance in the amount of $317,373 for the period
of October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022, with four (4) one-year renewal
options (210206).

21-4699

298. Request for approval of an award to Mar-Con Services, LLC. on the basis of
low bid in the amount of $1,080,234 for drainage improvements in the
Apache Land Subdivision (2018) in Precinct 2, subject to applicable bonds to
be received (210203).

21-4846

299. Request for approval of an award to Aranda Brothers Construction Co., Inc
on the basis of low bid in the amount of $1,302,576 for drainage
improvements in the Eastex Freeway Forest Subdivision section 3 & 4 for
Harris County, subject to applicable bonds to be received (210215).

21-4847

300. Request for approval of an award through the Texas Association of School
Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program on the basis of only quote to
Kraftsman, L.P. for design and installation of pavilion at Highlands Park in
Precinct 2 in the amount of $334,341 for the project price, with bonding in
the amount of $12,000, subject to applicable bonds to be received for the
project price.

21-4684

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301. Request for approval on the basis of best overall evaluations and authorize
negotiations with CDM Smith Inc.; CONSOR Engineers, LLC; IDCUS Inc.;
VERSA Infrastructure; HDR Engineering Inc.; HR Green, Inc.; Stuart
Consulting Group Inc.; and BGE, Inc. for professional engineering services
for construction management and construction material testing for the Flood
Control District, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue
negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendors
(210185).

21-4848

302. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements to Tyler Technologies in the amount of $293,884 for upgrades,
maintenance and support of the Odyssey Court Case Management software
for Harris County through August 25, 2022.

21-4613

303. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Vigilant Solutions, LLC for access, maintenance, support
and warranty for the license plate recognition data subscription manufactured
by Vigilant Solutions, LLC for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $140,600
through July 31, 2022.

21-4624

304. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements with Atser Systems, Inc. for Capital Improvement Project
Management and Tracking Software System (CAPTRAC) Software as a
Service (SaaS) Manage-IT Module for the Toll Road Authority in the amount
of $7,802,500 for the period of September 14, 2021 - September 13, 2026,
and that the County Judge execute the agreement.

21-4645

305. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Gilbane Building Company (Inventory and Preventative Maintenance) in the
additional amount of $544,500 for ongoing support and maintenance of
mechanical, electrical and plumbing assessment data for consulting services
for the implementation of IBM property management software for the
extended period of August 28, 2021 - August 27, 2022 (170154).

21-4665

306. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Johnston LLC to increase funding for 701 N. San Jacinto ceiling replacement
for professional architectural and/or engineering and project management
services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs and upgrades of the
detention facilities (Phase 1) in Harris County for the period of February 11,
2021 - February 10, 2022 in the additional amount of $1,950,550 (190327).

21-4686

307. Request for approval of an order permitting assignment of a contract with
Greater Houston Transportation Company (assignor) to WHC HTX, LLC
d/b/a zTrip (assignee) for non-emergency transportation program providers
for Harris County RIDES and the Medical Transportation Program for the
Community Services Department for the period of December 20, 2020 December 19, 2021 effective August 6, 2021 (160221).

21-4676

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308. Request for approval of an order permitting the assignment of a contract and
a renewal option with Century Asphalt, Ltd. (assignor) to Texas Materials
Group, Inc. D/B/A Gulf Coast (assignee) for crushed concrete base material
and related items in Precinct 3 for the period of October 24, 2021 - October
23, 2022 in the amount of $176,000 effective July 31, 2021 (190254).

21-4782

309. Request for approval of an order permitting the assignment of a contract and
a renewal option with Information Builders, Inc. (assignor) to TIBCO
Software Inc. (assignee) for perpetual licenses and support for various
WebFOCUS software products manufactured by TIBCO Software, Inc. for
Universal Services-Technology through August 30, 2022 in the amount of
$63,245 effective December 28, 2020.

21-4803

310. Request for approval of an order permitting the assignment of contracts with
Angel Brothers Enterprises, Ltd. (assignor) to Texas Materials Group, Inc.
D/B/A Texas Materials, Texas Concrete, TexasBit, Gulf Coast (assignee) for
road construction services for Harris County effective August 2, 2021
(200136, 200002, 200310, 200124, 200261, 200332, 200222, 190350,
180339).

21-4822

311. Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute an
amendment to a revenue agreement and a renewal option with Greater
Houston Healthconnect for non-emergency transportation services to patients
of Greater Houston Healthconnect through the RIDES Program for the
Community Services Department through June 30, 2022, with revenue in the
amount of $114,296.

21-4784

312. Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute an
amendment to an agreement with Sogeti USA, The Technology &
Engineering Services Division of Capgemini to revise certain language for
consulting, recruitment and staff augmentation for the Toll Road Authority
for the period of July 10, 2021 - July 9, 2022, with no increase in the total
contract amount (170291).

21-4824

313. Request for authorization to remove inventory items listed on Auditor’s Form
3351 for the Commissioner of Precinct 3, Fire Marshal’s Office, and Public
Health Services.

21-4682

314. Request for authorization to transfer items, advertisement, sale, disposal of
items of no value and release of titles and/or documentation for the period of
August 10, 2021 - August 31, 2021.

21-4683

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County Judge
315. Request for approval for the County Judge to accept from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security grant funds in the amount of $1,302,200,
and supply the match amount of $50,650 towards the M&A cost categories
for the FY2021 Port Security Grant Program. There is a twenty-five percent
match requirement ($434,067) associated with the FY2021 PSGP award.

21-4923

Commissioner, Precinct 1
316. Request for approval to appoint nominees as Presiding or Alternate Election
Judges for a one-year term ending July 31, 2022.

21-4915

317. Request for approval of the acceptance of a donation of a male ball python to
Harris County Precinct One Environmental Education Program.

21-4916

318. Request for approval to add two positions to upgrade the Budget/Finance
structure effective September 25, 2021.

21-4930

Commissioner, Precinct 2
319. Request for the Commissioners Court’s Analyst’s Office and Auditor’s
Office to assess Harris County compliance with the Prompt Payments Act
and assess payments processing times to vendors in the last five years.

21-4943

320. Request for approval of prices set forth by St. John the Theologian Greek
Orthodox Church for the Annual Greek Festival at Landolt Pavilion at Clear
Lake Park on November 11-14, 2021.

21-4944

321. Request for approval to appoint additional nominees as Presiding or
Alternate Election Judges for a one-year term ending July 31, 2022.

21-4945

322. Request for approval to accept the donation of a 30-gallon tree to be planted
at Sylvan Beach Park.

21-4946

Commissioner, Precinct 3
323. Request for approval for the County Judge to execute the Third Amendment
to the Concession Agreement between Harris County and ASC Owners
Group, LLC.

21-4936

324. Request for approval for the County Judge to execute an Agreement between
Harris County and the Tagore Society of Houston that has been prepared and
approved by the County Attorney.

21-4948

325. Request for approval of the appointment of additional election judges for a
one-year term ending July 31, 2022.

21-4949

326. Request for approval to update a position effective September 25, 2021.

21-4951

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327. Request for discussion and possible action on the June 8, 2021 awarding of
the Targeted Community Vaccine Outreach contract to Elevate Strategies
LLC based on the following concerns: 1) Amount of the contract was not
known. 2) The highest ranked firm was UT Health Science (an entity with
5600 employees and a valued member of this community) was not selected.
3) Did not know UT Health bid was $12 Million less than Elevate. 4) The
Request for proposals waived minimum financial requirements to allow
Elevate Strategies LLC to be eligible. 5) Quality local firms including
minority owned firms would have submitted on the RFP had they known
about it. The advertisement was done in an obscure manner. 6) Elevate
strategies was a one-person firm serving as a prime. 7) Did not know who the
subcontractors to Elevate were to be. 8) Did not know three of the five
members of the evaluation committee were from the Harris County Judge’s
office. 9) Was told the agreement was to be brought back for a vote. Instead,
it was presented as a non-transparent budget transfer and still has not been
voted on.

21-4947

Commissioner, Precinct 4
328. Request for discussion and possible action on the approval of an interlocal
agreement reviewed by the County Attorney’s Office between the Klein
Independent School District and Precinct 4.

21-4926

329. Request for approval to enter into a contract and agreement between Harris
County and NJROTC Unit Tomball High School for adoption of a County
road.

21-4927

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

21-4928

Transmittals
331. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment
transactions and maturities for the period of August 17-September 2, 2021.

21-4674

332. 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.

21-4675

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

21-4887

334. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the Oath of Office and Statement of
Officer for Audrie Lawton Evans, Judge of Harris County Civil Court No. 1.

21-4813

335. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the Affidavit of Substantial Interest filed
by Tom Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner Precinct Three, regarding Item 29 on
the agenda of August 24, 2021.

21-4815

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336. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the annual financial report for Harris
County Emergency Services District No. 29 for the year ending December
31, 2020.

21-4818

337. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the annual financial report for Harris
County Emergency Services District No. 60 for the year ending December
31, 2020.

21-4821

338. Transmittal by Community Supervision & Corrections of notice that the
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 State Budgets have been submitted to the Harris
County Criminal District Courts and the Harris County Criminal Courts at
Law for approval by the judges.

21-4602

339. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Harris County Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended February 28, 2021.

21-4793

340. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Harris County Flood Control District
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended February
28, 2021.

21-4795

341. Transmittal by the Auditor of the Harris County Toll Road Authority Basic
Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended February 28, 2021.

21-4796

342. Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial
report for the month ending June 30, 2021.

21-4797

343. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Amended Harris County
Treasurer’s June 2021 Report.

21-4787

344. Transmittal by the Tax Assessor-Collector of appraised/assessed and taxable
values for use in setting property tax rates for 2021 for Harris County, the
Flood Control District, Port of Houston Authority, and Hospital District.

21-4789

345. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for
advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal for repair parts, labor
and related items for Ford automobiles and light duty trucks for Harris
County (210266).

21-4517

346. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a purchase for Public
Calamity from GBJ Inc d/b/a AFC Transportation in the amount of $107,799
for emergency shuttle services for employees of the Institute of Forensic
Sciences.

21-4607

347. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a purchase on behalf of
Harris County Public Health to provide gift cards for the COVID-19 vaccine
incentive program for Harris County from USIO, Inc. in the amount of
$8,651,000, Blackhawk Network, Inc. dba Blackhawk Engagement
Solutions, in the amount of $1,033,360, and HEB in the amount of $476,775
for a total cost of $10,161,135.

21-4614

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348. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an agreement for the
Public Health or Safety Exemption with Southeast Texas Regional Advisory
Council for administrative services for healthcare staffing resources to Public
Health Services in the amount of $1,500,000 for the period of August 30,
2021 through October 4, 2021.

21-4616

349. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a purchase through the
Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative
Program from Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc. for an emergency
boiler replacement at the Harris County Aquatic Center in Precinct 1 in the
amount of $72,855 for the project price, with bonding in the amount of
$1,821, and applicable bonds to be received for the project price.

21-4632

350. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an agreement for Public
Health or Safety Exemption - Local Government Code with Angel Staffing,
Inc. for temporary healthcare staffing for Public Health Services in the
amount of $28,000,000 for the period of August 30, 2021 - October 4, 2021.

21-4685

351. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a purchase for The
Interlocal Purchasing Systems (TIPS) with Homecare Products Inc. dba
EZ-Access for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant Aluminum
Ramps for the Elections Administrator’s Office in the amount of $772,061.

21-4698

352. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for
advertised jobs that were opened August 30 and September 13, 2021.

21-4937

353. Transmittal by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 of a change of date to
February 8, 2022 for the Destinations Galore event previously approved on
the June 29, 2021 Commissioners Court.

21-4929

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 .

354. Request by the Harris County Judge for an Executive Session to approve the
nomination of Alisa Max, as primary representative for Harris County, and
Jonathan Steiber, as alternate, to Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC)’s
Regional Flood Management Committee (RFMC) for a term ending in May
2023.

21-4952

355. Request by the Harris County Judge for an Executive Session for approval to
appoint Loyd Smith as alternate delegate to Judge Lina Hidalgo on the
Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Policy Council for a term
ending December 31, 2021.

21-4953

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356. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for an Executive Session and
possible action upon return in regards to the North Houston Highway
Improvement Project.

21-4886

357. Request by the Community Services Department (CSD) for an Executive
Session for approval to change CSD’s representative on The Way Home
Continuum of Care (CoC) Steering Committee to Martin Negron, Chief
Community Services Officer.

21-4788

358. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session for discussion of
and possible action regarding the County’s submission of comments to the
Texas General Land Office on Amendment 1 to the Mitigation State Action
Plan for $4.3 billion in Community Development Block Grants for
Mitigation.

21-4897

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.

359. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept a renewal award
from the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants in the amount of
$4,733,401.90, with no required match, for the FY 2022 Texas Refugee
Medical Screening Grant, approval of five positions effective September 25,
2021, and extend 22 positions to September 30, 2022.

21-4959

360. Request by Public Health Services for approval of a position effective
September 25, 2021 associated with the U.S. Department of Health & Human
Services/Ending the HIV Epidemic-A Plan for America Grant.

21-4958

361. Request by the Sheriff for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for
the Harris County Detention Facilities - IPC Reconfiguration project in the
amount of $250,000 and for commercial paper funding for the Office of the
County Engineer for this project in the initial amount of $250,000.

21-4960

362. Request by the County Attorney for approval of a settlement in connection
with Cause No. 1155967; County Civil Court at Law No. 3; Harris County,
Texas v. TMOS, LLC, Et Al.; Intersection Project: Improvements-Kingsland
Blvd. at Westgreen Blvd.; Tract 3; Precinct 2 (CA File #20EMD0041).

21-4961

363. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution supporting the
resettlement of Afghan refugees in Harris County.

21-4969

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364. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution opposing
legislation filed during Texas’ 87th Legislative Session that restricts and
prohibits an individual’s access to a safe abortion procedure and interferes
with their personal reproductive health care decisions.

21-4971

365. Request by the County Judge for discussion and possible action to approve
and adopt the updated Rules of Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the
Commissioners Court.

21-4970

366. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion of the third report
of the Independent Monitor regarding the O’Donnell v. Harris County
Decree.

21-4967

367. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of the Agreement
between Harris County Precinct One and South Belt Area Sports Association,
Inc.

21-4968

368. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for discussion and possible action
on current jail population.

21-4957

369. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action
regarding how much has been paid to PFM for their reports, the status of the
remaining reports and reject any recommendations from their reports that
would challenge the merits of having eight independent and elected precinct
constables.

21-4965

Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items
370. Request by Public Health Services for approval to implement the COVID-19
Community Partner Incentive Program with funds totaling up to $250,000.

21-4966

371. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an order
authorizing the County Judge to execute an agreement with Grace Solutions
International, Inc dba Grace Solutions for isolation and recovery shelter to
assist vulnerable residents for the Community Services Department in the
amount of $248,100 for the period of September 14, 2021 - December 31,
2021, with a three-month renewal option, in connection with a public health
or safety exemption.

21-4963

372. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval to terminate the
agreement with Elevate Strategies, LLC for Targeted Community Vaccine
Outreach for Harris County effective September 24, 2021.

21-4964

Adjournment.

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