On the agenda: Houston Commissioners Court — ShotSpotter (Apr 27)

Harris County, Texas

1001 Preston St., Suite 934
Houston, Texas 77002

Commissioners Court
Agenda
Lina Hidalgo, County Judge
Rodney Ellis, Commissioner, Precinct 1
Adrian Garcia, Commissioner, Precinct 2
Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner, Precinct 3
R. Jack Cagle, Commissioner, Precinct 4
Tuesday, April 27, 2021

10:00 AM

Virtual

Public Notice
April 23, 2021 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING

21-1837

Opening Prayer
Pastor Adam Mason of Houston’s First 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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COVID-19
1.

Request by Budget Management for approval to extend authorization
allowing employees the option to be paid for all hours worked directly related
to the response and recovery of COVID-19 for the period of May 8, 2021
through May 21, 2021.

21-1759

2.

Request by Budget Management for approval to temporarily amend the
Harris County Personnel Policies and Procedures to suspend the 75-day
benefit waiting period for new employees until May 31, 2021. New regular
position employees will be eligible for group health benefits the first day of
the pay period following seven days of continuous employment.

21-1761

3.

Request by Budget Management for approval of a data sharing agreement
with the University of Notre Dame to allow its Wilson Sheehan Lab for
Economic Opportunities (LEO) to obtain the County’s data related to the
CARES Direct Assistance Program to assess the impact of financial
assistance on the housing stability and financial stability of recipients.

21-1838

4.

Request by Budget Management for approval of an amendment to the
agreement between Harris County and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese
of Galveston-Houston to allow Catholic Charities and its subcontractors to
share data related to the CARES Direct Assistance Program with the
University of Notre Dame’s Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic
Opportunities (LEO) to assess the impact of financial assistance on the
housing stability and financial stability of recipients.

21-1839

5.

Request by Budget Management that the County Judge execute an interlocal
agreement with the Harris County Department of Education providing up to
$712,250 from the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund to the County
Connections Youth Summer Program in support of summer enrichment
activities for school-aged children.

21-1771

6.

Transmittal by Budget Management of a memo describing progress in
planning for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, in accordance with
guidance from Commissioners Court.

21-1769

7.

Request by Budget Management, Department of Economic Equity and
Opportunity, Community Services, and the Commissioners Court’s Analyst’s
Office for approval of an Equity Framework applicable to projects funded by
the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).

21-1764

8.

Request by Public Health Services for approval of two months of operational
funding from May 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021, for the COVID-19 response in
the aggregate amount of $18.7 million.

21-1774

9.

Request by Public Health Services for approval of an agreement to store a
portion of HCPH’s COVID-19 vaccine supply at Rice University.

21-1780

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10. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to submit an application
to the Texas Department of State Health Services for grant funds in the
amount of $26,500,670, with no required match, for the Immunization
COVID-19 Grant Program.

21-1803

11. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to accept from the
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists grant funds in the amount of
$50,000, with no required match, for the Pilot Project of Surveillance and
Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 in Animals Grant.

21-1786

12. Request by Community Services for approval to renew five (5) PY 2020
Community-wide COVID-19 Housing Program agreements.

21-1755

13. Request by the County Attorney for authorization to issue a purchase order
for 50 county cell phones to be used by employees while working remotely
due to COVID-19.

21-1812

14. 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.

21-1604

15. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of an interlocal
agreement between Harris County and The University of Texas Health
Science Center at Houston for COVID-19 testing using county parking lots
and other exterior ground spaces for a term not to exceed one year.

21-1785

County Engineer
16. Recommendation that Commissioners Court approve the transmittal of
Notices of Road and Bridge Log Changes and for these Road and Bridge
Changes to be reflected in the Harris County Road Log.

21-1606

17. Transmittal of the Charter and Meeting Minutes from the Infrastructure
Resilience Team (IRT), Vision Zero Working Groups, and Two Committees
from the Standardization Report (Parks and Asset Management).

21-1825

18. Recommendation for approval of substantial completion certificates with J.E.
Dunn Construction Company for the Veterinary Care and Adoption Center
for Harris County, UPIN 16035MF0G001 in Precinct 1.

21-1607

19. Recommendation for approval of substantial completion certificates with
Hayden Paving, Inc. for Maintenance - Roadway Mill and Overlay of Various
Roads in the Genoa - Wade Camp Area - BS2N - 20/0256, UPIN
21102MF1TB01, Precinct 2.

21-1608

20. Recommendation that Commissioners Court approve a study report prepared
by Sander Engineering Corporation, for Greenhouse Road Segment 6 - from
270’ North of Cypress North Houston Road to Cypress Creek 2020, UPIN
211033952830024, Precinct 3.

21-1609

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21. Recommendation that the County Judge authorize the County Auditor to pay
all monthly utility bills for Riley Chambers Park Restroom and Concession at
808½ Magnolia Drive, Crosby, TX 77532, which is to include all
deposit/fees for utility services, Precinct 2.

21-1610

22. Recommendation that the County Judge execute a service outlet location
statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy, LLC
and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly utility bills at 18703 ½
Parkland Crossing (intersection of Westgreen Boulevard at Parkland
Crossing) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 3.

21-1611

23. Recommendation that the County Judge execute a service outlet location
statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy
Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly
utility bills at 5914 ½ Greenhouse Rd (intersection of Greenhouse Rd at
Brenwood Peak Dr) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 4.

21-1612

24. Recommendation that the County Judge execute a service outlet location
statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy
Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly
utility bills at 5995 ½ Old Greenhouse Rd (intersection of Gummert Rd at
Barker Cypress Rd) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Precinct 4.

21-1613

25. Recommendation that the County Judge execute a service outlet location
statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy
Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly
utility bills at 18859 ½ W Little York Rd (intersection of West Little York
Rd at Brenwood Park Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal,
Precinct 4.

21-1614

26. Recommendation for authorization to issue a purchase order for testing and
inspection services with Geotech Engineering & Testing, Inc. in the amount
of $296,582 for the Asphalt Overlay of Various Roads (Package 2020-5) for
Harris County, Job No. 21/0049, Precinct 3.

21-1615

27. Recommendation for release of financial surety for development projects for
NASH FM 529, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
in the amount of $2,670 for Elyson Sec 22, Precinct 3.

21-1616

28. Recommendation for authorization to retain financial surety for development
projects and repair and maintain infrastructure for BRIDGELAND
DEVELOPMENT, LP, A MARYLAND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP in the
amount of $3,155 for Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 19, Precinct 3.

21-1617

29. Recommendation for authorization to retain financial surety for development
projects and repair and maintain infrastructure for BRIDGELAND
DEVELOPMENT, LP, A MARYLAND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP in the
amount of $1,930 for Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 28, Precinct 3.

21-1618

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30. Recommendation for authorization to retain financial surety for development
projects and repair and maintain infrastructure for BRIDGELAND
DEVELOPMENT, LP, A MARYLAND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP in the
amount of $4,630 for Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 31, Precinct 3.

21-1619

31. Recommendation for authorization to retain financial surety for development
projects and repair and maintain infrastructure for JNC DEVELOPMENT,
INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION in the amount of $4,000 for Plantation
Lakes Sec 23, Precinct 4.

21-1620

32. Recommendation for authorization of certain projects, decreeing the projects
to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real
Property Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary
for four (4) road easement tracts for the public project known as Traffic
Signal - TC Jester Blvd. at 7th Street - 2019, for the purpose of traffic signal
installation with pedestrian related appurtenances, UPIN 20101MF1C301,
Precinct 1.

21-1621

33. Recommendation for authorization of certain projects, decreeing the projects
to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real
Property Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary
for three road easement tracts for the public project known as Traffic Signal Jones Rd at Charles St - 2020, for the purpose of traffic signal installation
with pedestrian related appurtenances, UPIN 20035MF1MA01, Precinct 4.

21-1622

34. Recommendation for authorization of certain projects, decreeing the projects
to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Harris County Real
Property Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary
for one road easement tract for the public project known as Traffic Signal Spring Cypress Rd at Trail Cypress Blvd - 2020, for the purpose of traffic
signal installation with pedestrian related appurtenances, UPIN
20035MF1M901, Precinct 4.

21-1623

35. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with Prozign Architects for
Professional Architectural Services in connection with Leonel Castillo
Remodel and Site Improvement, Precinct 2.

21-1633

36. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with Page Southerland Page
LLP, for On-Call Professional Architectural Services in connection with
Facilities Conditions Assessments, Precinct 2.

21-1634

37. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with HR Green, Inc. for
Professional Engineering Services in connection with Tower Oaks
Subdivision Drainage Improvements, Precinct 3.

21-1635

38. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with GC Engineering, Inc.
for Professional Civil Engineering Services in connection with a traffic signal
- Clay Road at Katy Hockley Cut Off Road - Temporary, Precinct 3.

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39. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate with SWA Group Inc. for
Professional Landscape Architecture services at Alexander Deussen and
Dwight D. Eisenhower Parks, Precinct 1.

21-1743

40. Recommendation that the court approve, and the County Judge execute, a
lease agreement with PAVILION VILLAGE LIMITED, for lease space at
7043 Highway 6 South, Houston, TX, for the benefit of the Harris County
Sheriff Office. The lease agreement is for the period of July 1, 2021 - June
30, 2022. The initial monthly rate is $150.00 payable from July 1, 2021 June 30, 2022. There is a 45 day termination clause. Precinct 3.

21-1637

41. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with AAA Asphalt
Paving, Inc., for final construction of Parking Lot Resurfacing - Challenger 7
- 2019, an addition of $35,928.50, adding 34 calendar days, Job No.
17/0134-1, Precinct 1.

21-1642

42. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Jerdon Enterprise,
LP, for final construction of Houston Bike Initiative - 2018, no change to the
contract amount, Job No. 18/0219-4, Precinct 1.

21-1643

43. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Main Lane
Industries, LTD., Beamer Road (Phase 2) at FM 2351 Intersection, an
addition of $13,809.07, adding three calendar days, Job No. 19/0206-3,
Precinct 1.

21-1644

44. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with The Whiting
Turner Contracting Company, Blue Ridge Park Soccer Fields - 2019, an
addition of $21,426.12, Job No. 20/0243-1, Precinct 1.

21-1645

45. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Manhattan
Construction Company, Jury Assembly Building (Harvey), an addition of
$105,911.68, Job No. 19/0124-3, Precinct 1.

21-1646

46. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Teamwork
Construction Services, Inc., Bay Area Hike and Bike Trail Segment 1 - Phase
2, an addition of $16,067.80, Job No. 20/0072-4, Precinct 2.

21-1647

47. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Serco Construction
Group, LTD., on-call maintenance contract for drainage improvements in
various locations, no change to the contract amount, Job No. 15/0256-2,
Precinct 2.

21-1648

48. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Reliance
Construction Services, LP, Dow One Park Water and Sanitary System
Connection to North Belt Utility District, a deduction of $6,280.56, Job No.
20/0154-2, Precinct 2.

21-1649

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49. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with DL Meacham, LP,
James Driver Inclusive Park Project Expansion - 2019, an addition of
$43,463.60, adding five calendar days, Job No. 20/0067-7, Precinct 2.

21-1650

50. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with A Status
Construction, El Dorado Boulevard (Road Construction), no change to the
contract amount, adding six calendar days, Job No. 19/0348-5, Precinct 2.

21-1651

51. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Ardent
Construction, LLC., Alabonson Park Sports and Nature Complex, an addition
of $16,842.26, Job No. 20/0090-2, Precinct 4.

21-1652

52. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with D & W
Contractors, Inc., Riley Fuzzel Road (Road Improvements), an addition of
$253,472.41, adding 62 calendar days, Job No. 19/0291-3, Precinct 4.

21-1653

53. Recommendation for approval of change in contract with Dunhill
Development & Construction, Cypress Hill Tax Office Build-out, an addition
of $2,410, Job No. 20/0086-5, Precinct 4.

21-1654

54. Recommendation that Commissioners Court Grant Authorization to Utilize a
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Riverside Historical Buildings
Renovations, and the Purchasing Agent be Authorized to Issue a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ), UPIN# 20035MF1GW01, Precinct 1.

21-1686

55. Recommendation for authorization to execute an agreement with BNSF
Railway Company to widen the existing Hufsmith-Kohrville Road at grade
crossings, UPIN 15104M23NP03, Precinct 4.

21-1744

56. Recommendation for authorization to execute an interlocal agreement with
City of La Porte, Texas in connection with construction of traffic
improvements along the Fairmont Parkway corridor between Beltway 8 and
7th Street, Precinct 2.

21-1794

57. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an agreement with Freese
and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $2,373,000 for Professional Engineering
Services to develop a technical memorandum and the regional flood plan for
the San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group-Region 6, Countywide.

21-1796

58. Recommendation that the County Judge execute an addendum to an
agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. in the amount of
$19,441.60 to increase the limit of appropriation available in order that the
County Engineer may authorize the Engineer to perform further Engineering
Services to construct John Paul Landing, North Basin Cell, Master Plan,
UPIN 211033020802, Precinct 3.

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59. Recommendation for authorization for Harris County to accept a real estate
donation and execute a proposed gift form for a 0.0166 acre roadway
easement, tract 2, for the public project known as Traffic Signal - TC Jester
Blvd. at W. Montgomery Rd. - 2019, from Mount Royal Village Community
Association, a Texas non-profit corporation, with the appraised HCAD value
of $36.20, Precinct 1.

21-1748

60. Recommendation for approval of plat Intercontinental Crossing at Eastveld
Reserve. Consultant, THE PINNELL GROUP, LLC, Precinct 1.

21-1851

61. Recommendation for approval of plat Mesa Park. Consultant, THE
PINNELL GROUP, LLC, Precinct 1.

21-1852

62. Recommendation for approval of plat Balmoral Sec 25 with a financial surety
in the amount of $5,535. Consultant, JONES | CARTER, Precinct 2.

21-1854

63. Recommendation for approval of plat Prince Ranch. Consultant, SURVEY 1,
INC., Precinct 2

21-1855

64. Recommendation for approval of plat Highland Farms Minor Replat
Constante Addition. Consultant, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, Precinct 2.

21-1856

65. Recommendation for approval of plat Towne Lake Detention Reserve at
Tuckerton. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3.

21-1857

66. Recommendation for approval of plat Towne Lake Sec 59. Consultant,
EHRA, Precinct 3.

21-1859

67. Recommendation for approval of plat Windrow Farm Drive Street
Dedication Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,420. Consultant,
COSTELLO, INC., Precinct 3.

21-1860

68. Recommendation for approval of plat Elyson Boulevard and Elyson Meadow
Drive Street Dedication with a financial surety in the amount of $1,900.
Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3.

21-1861

69. Recommendation for approval of plat Elyson Sec 33 with a financial surety
in the amount of $2,670. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3.

21-1862

70. Recommendation for approval of plat Dellrose Sec 10 with a financial surety
in the amount of $4,675. Consultant, META PLANNING + DESIGN LLC,
Precinct 3.

21-1863

71. Recommendation for approval of plat Dellrose Sec 11 with a financial surety
in the amount of $4,355. Consultant, META PLANNING + DESIGN LLC,
Precinct 3.

21-1864

72. Recommendation for approval of plat Becker Meadows Sec 3 with a
financial surety in the amount of $2,535. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC.,
Precinct 3.

21-1865

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73. Recommendation for approval of plat Towne Lake Sec 60. Consultant,
EHRA, Precinct 3.

21-1866

74. Recommendation for approval of plat Towne Lake Sec 62. Consultant,
EHRA, Precinct 3.

21-1867

75. Recommendation for approval of plat Becker Meadows Sec 4 with a
financial surety in the amount of $2,775. Consultant, COSTELLO, INC.,
Precinct 3.

21-1868

76. Recommendation for approval of plat Cypress Creek Landing Sec 4 with a
financial surety in the amount of $2,835. Consultant, IDS ENGINEERING
GROUP, Precinct 4.

21-1869

77. Recommendation for approval of plat Autozone Store No 6175. Consultant,
WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., Precinct 4.

21-1870

78. Recommendation for approval of plat Eclipse on Hufsmith. Consultant,
WINDROSE, Precinct 4.

21-1871

79. Recommendation for approval of plat Lakes at Cypress Hill Partial Replat No
1. Consultant, LANDTECH, INC., Precinct 4.

21-1877

80. Recommendation for approval of plat Springwoods Village Parkway Street
Dedication Sec 4 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,240. Consultant,
C.L. DAVIS AND COMPANY, Precinct 4.

21-1878

81. Recommendation for approval of plat Steeplechase Sec 1 Partial Replat No 1
and Extension. Consultant, BOUNDARY ONE, L.L.C., Precinct 4.

21-1879

82. Recommendation for approval of plat The Woodlands Creekside Park
Village Center Sec 6 Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, JONES | CARTER,
Precinct 4.

21-1880

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

21-1881

84. Recommendation for approval of plat Wunderlich Residential. Consultant,
GRULLER SURVEYING, LLC, Precinct 4.

21-1882

Flood Control District
85. Recommendation for approval of a memorandum of understanding with the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather
Service which will allow the Flood Control District to provide assistance in
collecting and measuring high water marks and other associated impacts
related to storm surge. (Agreement No. 2022-16).

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April 27, 2021

86. Recommendation to execute amendment No. 1 to an agreement for
professional services with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. to provide
additional surveying services as may be needed in support of the county-wide
MAAPnext mapping project and other District projects, requesting an
increase in the amount of $300,000. (Project ID Z100-00-00-Y700,
Agreement No. 2019-110, County-wide).

21-1703

87. Recommendation for authorization to execute amendment No. 1 to an
agreement for professional services with Quantum Environmental
Consultants, Inc., to provide countywide on-call environmental consulting
and related services as may be needed in support of the District’s operations
and maintenance programs. Funds are available in the amount of $200,000.
(Project ID Z100-00-00-Y073, Agreement No. 2020-158, County-wide).

21-1704

88. Recommendation for authorization to execute an agreement for engineering
services with Isani Consultants, L.P., to provide a preliminary engineering
report to analyze channel conveyance improvement alternatives along
HCFCD Units O119-00-00 and O200-00-00. Funds are available in the
amount of $363,360. (Goose Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-109, Project ID
O200-00-00-E001, Agreement No. 2021-125, Precinct 2).

21-1705

89. Recommendation for authorization to execute amendment No. 1 to an
agreement for engineering services with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam,
Inc. to support construction of the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin Phase
II on HCFCD Unit P500-06-00. Funds are available in the amount of
$150,000. (Greens Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-34, Project ID
P500-06-00-E006, Agreement No. 2020-60, Precinct 2).

21-1706

90. Recommendation for authorization to execute an interlocal mowing
reimbursement agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District 276
for mowing of HCFCD Units U130-00-00 and U530-01-00 for a term of five
mowing seasons. Funds are available in the amount of $38,224 for five
mowing seasons. (Project ID Z100-00-00-V247, Agreement No. 1419,
Precinct 4).

21-1707

91. Recommendation for authorization to execute an interlocal mowing
reimbursement agreement with Terranova West Municipal Utility District for
mowing of HCFCD Unit K531-01-00 for a term of five mowing seasons.
Funds are available in the amount of $3,337 for five mowing seasons.
(Cypress Creek Watershed, Project ID K531-01-00-V004, Agreement No.
1417, Precinct 4).

21-1708

92. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate an agreement for engineering
services with Aviles Engineering Corporation to provide materials
engineering and testing services in support of bond and capital improvement
projects (County-wide).

21-1709

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93. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate an agreement for engineering
services with Huitt-Zollars, Inc., to provide a feasibility study to evaluate
flood reduction benefits of channel modifications on Brays Bayou from
Fondren Road to Gessner Road. (Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID CI-034,
Project ID D100-00-00-P010, Precincts 1 and 3).

21-1710

94. Recommendation for authorization to negotiate an interlocal agreement with
Fountainhead Municipal Utility District and Harris County to provide for a
joint partnership in support of drainage improvements in the Fountainhead
Section 2 Subdivision on HCFCD unit P100-00-00. (Greens Bayou
Watershed, Bond ID Z-Subdiv, Project ID P100-00-00-HC022, Precinct 4).

21-1711

95. Recommendation for approval of Change in Contract No. 5 with Salem
Group, Inc. dba Complete Concrete, for non-federal concrete lined channel
repairs, resulting in no change to the contract amount. (Project ID
Z100-00-00-X261, 19/0332-05, County-wide).

21-1712

96. Recommendation for approval of Change in Contract No. 6 with Salem
Group, Inc. dba Complete Concrete, for non-federal concrete lined channel
repairs, resulting in no change to the contract amount. (Project ID
Z100-00-00-X261, 19/0332-06, County-wide).

21-1713

97. Recommendation for approval of Change in Contract No. 15 with Lecon,
Inc., for general drainage system repairs - North, resulting in no change to the
contract amount. (Project ID Z100-00-00-X280, 19/0166-15, County-wide).

21-1714

98. Recommendation for approval of Change in Contract No. 8 with James
Construction Group, LLC for the Brays Bayou Federal Flood Control Project
Stella Link Bridge Extension and Ardmore Bridge replacement on Brays
Bayou Discrete Segment 109A, resulting in an increase of $41,923. (Brays
Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-11, Project ID D100-00-00-B027, 18/0212-08,
Precinct 1).

21-1715

99. Recommendation to accept a Preliminary Engineering Report titled “Channel
Conveyance Improvements along Harris County Flood Control Unit
B104-00-00” and proceed with design and construction for the channel
conveyance improvements on HCFCD Unit B104-00-00, including
tributaries B104-04-00, B204-04-00, and B104-08-00. (Armand Bayou
Watershed, Bond ID CI-023, Project ID B104-00-00-E002, Precinct 2).

21-1716

100. Recommendation for authorization to decree that this 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 (1) one
fee simple tract for the public project known as the White Oak Bayou Federal
Flood Damage Reduction Project, for the purpose of channel improvements,
using eminent domain if necessary. (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID
C-14, Project ID E100-00-00-E006, Tract E100-00-00-11-082.0, Precinct 1).

21-1717

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

21-1695

Budget Management
102. 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 $82,921 and five workers compensation recoveries in the
total amount of $2,556; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in
the amount of $7,073; denial of 35 claims for damages; transmittal of claims
for damages received during the period ending April 20, 2021; and that the
County Judge execute two releases in exchange for payments to the county in
the total amount of $1,369 in connection with property damage claims.

21-1832

103. Transmittal that the non-owned auto insurance monthly premium will
increase to $41 for the May 8, 2021-May 8, 2022 policy term.

21-1814

104. Request for approval of the revised Interview and Relocation Expense Policy.

21-1817

105. Request for approval of an updated financial framework to fund 100% of the
Road & Bridge Subdivision Drainage Program in the 2018 Flood Control
Bond Program.

21-1833

106. Transmittal of investment transactions and maturities for the period of April
6-19, 2021.

21-1799

107. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest.

21-1739

108. Request for approval to extend the financial advisor services agreement by
and between the County, the Flood Control District, and Hilltop Securities,
Inc., from April 30, 2021 to June 30, 2021.

21-1740

109. Request for consideration and approval of the reimbursement resolution to
permit Harris County to reimburse Financed Facilities and Improvements
from the proceeds of Tax-Exempt Obligations for the construction of capital
projects, purchase of capital lease assets, and potential purchase of a
downtown building including payment of earnest money deposits.

21-1818

110. Request that Court declare a public necessity to acquire the parcel at 1111
Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77002 in order to move forward with the
Building Consolidation project.

21-1885

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

21-1831

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

21-1687

Economic Equity and Opportunity
113. Request that the court set a public hearing date of May 11, 2021 to consider
designation of a reinvestment zone to grant two tax abatements to Haldor
Topsoe, Inc. and Haldor Topsoe A/S to construct two new manufacturing
facilities in the Pasadena Industrial District on a 24.325 - acre tract located at
10010 Bayport Road, Pasadena, Texas 77507 in Harris County Precinct 2.

21-1824

114. Request for approval of two positions effective May 8, 2021 to continue
building out the department’s team.

21-1823

Universal Services
115. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Harris County
Emergency Services District #7 for use of the county’s communications
systems.

21-1801

116. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Harris County
Emergency Services District #11 for use of the county’s communications
systems.

21-1813

117. Request that the County Judge execute a memorandum of understanding
between Universal Services, the Sheriff’s Office, and Texas City Marshal’s
Office to allow TCMO to have stand alone full service access to the county’s
Southeast Texas Crime Information Center application at no cost to the
county.

21-1819

118. Request for approval of two additional positions dedicated to support Flood
Control District Fleet Services Interlocal Agreement. Positions are approved
and funded by Flood Control District.

21-1688

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

21-1821

120. Request for authorization to destroy certain records of the Purchasing Agent
in accordance with the records control schedule.

21-1830

121. Request for authorization to destroy certain records from Riverside Hospital
that have been damaged by mold in accordance with the records control
schedule.

21-1876

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Public Health Services
122. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with the University of
Texas Medical Branch at Galveston-Medical School for the purpose of
providing internship experiences to students at no cost to the county.

21-1826

123. Request for approval of a temporary custody agreement with Labadore
Retrievers Rescue, Inc., to allow the organization to take custody of certain
animals needing acute, urgent, veterinary care before expiration of the
three-day hold period mandated by the Harris County Animal Control
Regulations.

21-1829

Community Services
124. Transmittal of a report on the Disaster Recovery Owner Housing programs
through April 18, 2021.

21-1683

125. Transmittal of a report for review and discussion of proposed storm recovery
programs and addressing critical housing damage experienced by
homeowners and renters during Winter Storm Uri (via support to landlords).

21-1681

126. Request for approval of an agreement between Harris County and Harris
County Precinct 2 for the East Harris County Healthcare and Social Services
Project.

21-1676

127. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with SEARCH
Homeless Services in the amount of $177,437 for the FY 2019 Northline
SRO Continuum of Care Grant for the continued provision of supportive
services to homeless, disabled persons.

21-1689

128. Request that the County Judge execute agreements for seven eligible
agencies to provide home-delivered meals.

21-1690

129. Request for approval of 14 PY2021 Community Development Block Grant
agreements for services totaling $934,877 and six PY2021 Emergency
Solutions Grant agreements for services totaling $407,731.

21-1691

130. Request for approval of an agreement between Harris County Community
Services Department and the Harris County Resources for Children and
Adults Department in connection with the HAY Center project in Precinct 1.

21-1694

131. Request for approval of a service agreement between Harris County
Community Services Department and Harris County Public Health
Department in the amount of $400,000 for the operation of the Lead-Based
Paint Hazard Control Program.

21-1752

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132. Request that the County Judge execute a memorandum of understanding
between Harris County Community Services Department and The Alliance
for Multicultural Community Services. The MOU allows The Alliance to
provide high quality financial literacy, education, coaching, counseling, and
related services to Harris County residents.

21-1753

133. Request for approval of the fifth amendment to the agreement between Harris
County and the Texas General Land Office to amend the contract to add
$33,491,081 in Texas Community Development Block Grant Disaster
Recovery (TXCDBG-DR) Harvey Round 1 funds.

21-1677

134. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with
Pine Village Public Utility District to add $71,900 in Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $108,984 in leverage funds to
adequately cover project costs and extends the project completion date for the
Lift Station No. 2 improvements project in Precinct 1.

21-1692

135. Request for approval of a first amendment to the agreement between Harris
County and Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation and
Seaside Lodge, LP, for the Seaside Lodge at Chesapeake Bay Apartments
Project in Precinct 2.

21-1722

County Library
136. Request that the County Judge execute the Accreditation in State Library
System Application to give the Harris County Public Library authorization to
apply for continuing system membership in the Texas State Library System.

21-1726

137. Request for authorization to reclassify four positions effective May 8, 2021.

21-1725

138. Request for authorization to accept from the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy
Foundation the donation of a vehicle for the Curiosity Cruiser Program.

21-1724

Children's Assessment Center
139. Request for approval of a memorandum of understanding between the
County and The Children’s Assessment Center Foundation recognizing the
income from various grants associated with FY 2022 and the corresponding
expansion of budget.

21-1730

140. Request for approval that hours for a part-time position be increased to
full-time effective May 8, 2021.

21-1729

Constables
141. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for authorization to renew a parking
contract with Premier Parking for 19 parking spaces in the 1311 Preston
garage in the amount of $37,620 for the period of August 2021-July 2022.

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April 27, 2021

142. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval of an amendment to a
law enforcement agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District
No. 18 to reclassify a sergeant position to a lieutenant position effective May
8, 2021.

21-1737

143. Transmittal of the 2020 Racial Profiling Report as related to motor vehicle
stops.

21-1873

144. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Santa Maria Hostel,
Inc., for the purpose of allowing the department to coordinate services for
incarcerated females and provide comprehensive reentry support through the
Path to Recovery Program.

21-1875

145. Request for approval of a law enforcement agreement with Harris County
Municipal Utility District No. 500 for a deputy position effective May 8,
2021.

21-1872

146. Request for approval of an amendment to a law enforcement agreement with
Berkshire Community Association, Inc., for an additional deputy position
effective May 8, 2021.

21-1840

147. Request for approval of an amendment to a law enforcement agreement with
Mission Bend Municipal Utility District No. 2 for an additional deputy
position effective May 8, 2021.

21-1853

148. Request for approval to work with the Harris County Engineering Real
Property Division to locate office space.

21-1842

149. Request for approval to provide back-pay to an employee who was reinstated
by the Civil Service Commission and another employee with incorrect
incentives.

21-1874

150. Request for authorization to donate seized funds in the total amount of
$400,000 to The Bridge over Troubled Waters; Houston Area Women’s
Center; K9s4COPS; Hope Center Houston; Northwest Assistance Ministries;
The Women’s Home; and The Montrose Center.

21-1841

151. Request for authorization to accept from the Houston Automotive Dealers
Association the donation of three 2021 Ford F-150 Supercab 4X2 pickup
trucks for use specifically by the Motorist Assistance Program.

21-1843

Sheriff

Fire Marshal
152. Request for authorization to refund 18 customers in the amount not to exceed
$4,680.

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April 27, 2021

153. Request for approval of three positions that were previously approved in the
special revenue fund to be funded from the general fund effective May 8,
2021.

21-1741

County Clerk
154. Transmittal of the minutes for the October 20, 2020 special meeting of the
Harris County Commissioners Court.

21-1660

155. Transmittal of an application for Harris County Emergency Services District
No. 25 for extension for filing the 2020 District Audit Report due by July 1,
2021.

21-1661

Elections Administrator
156. Request for approval to use the department’s purchasing card to purchase
food, beverages and related supplies not to exceed $15,000.00 during FY
2021-2022.

21-1768

County Attorney
157. 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, various County and District Courts and U.S. District Court.

21-1798

158. Request for approval of an order authorizing settlement between Harris
County, Texas v. Sweetwoods Properties, LLC, et al.; Precinct 2; Cause No.
1139667; In the County Court at Law No. 1 of Harris County, Texas; CAO
File #19EMD0087.

21-1800

159. Request for approval of an order authorizing settlement and execution of
release concerning Cause No. 1164332, In the County Civil Court at Law No.
3 of Harris County, TX; Harris County Flood Control District v. York Family
Properties, Ltd., et al.; CAO File # 21EMD0002.

21-1804

160. Request for approval of an order authorizing settlement concerning Cause
No. 1154564, In the County Civil Court at Law No. 1 of Harris County, TX;
Precinct 2; Harris County Texas v. Today’s Harbor for Children; CAO File
#20EMD0023.

21-1809

161. Request for approval of an order authorizing execution of an agreement
between Harris County and Best Best & Krieger, L.L.P. for the provision of
legal services for all issues related to the preparation and development of a
design-build contract for the Clear Creek Federal Project for the Harris
County Flood Control District.

21-1810

162. Request for approval of an order authorizing sixteen (16) Harris County
residents that completed bandit sign volunteer certification training to remove
signs placed in violation of Section 393.002 and dispose of the signs in
compliance with Section 393.003.

21-1811

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District Attorney
163. Request for approval for 100 additional parking spaces for the District
Attorney’s Office at a rate of $7,500 per month.

21-1626

Justice Administration Department
164. Transmittal of a survivors of crime survey prepared by Dr. Suzanne
Brown-McBride of Impossible6, LLC.

21-1754

Pretrial Services
165. Request for authorization to reclassify two positions to better match the
department’s operational needs effective May 8, 2021.

21-1625

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

21-1602

Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------1. CS
1 National Hurricane Conference
6/13-18/2021
New Orleans, LA
$2,475 Grant
2. Sheriff
2 Blue Line K9 Conference*
5/24-28/2021
St. Louis, MO
$2,340 Other
3. Sheriff
5 National Sheriff's Association
6/21-24/2021
Phoenix, AZ
$9,958 Other
Conference
4. Sheriff
3 International Association of
8/1-7/2021
Nashville, TN
$7,340 Other
Identification Training Conf.
5. Sheriff
4 Crisis Intervention Team International
8/16-19/2021
Phoenix, AZ
$7,175 Other
Conference
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Subtotal
15
Out of Texas average cost per attendee:
$1,953
$29,288

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

21-1603

Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------1. US
3 Oracle's PeopleSoft virtual training
TBD
Houston, TX
$1,137 General
2. US
25 Texas Wide Area Radio Network support & FY2021-22
Various
$1,750 Other
maintenance*
3. PHS
2 Women's Leadership Virtual Conference
5/3/2021
Houston, TX
$300 Grant
4. PHS
25 James Steele Virt. Conf. on Diseases in Multiple
Houston, TX
$875 General
Nature Transmissible to Man
5. PHS
3 Council of State & Territorial
6/13-17/2021
Houston, TX
$1,140 General
Epidemiologists Virtual Conf.
6. PCS
1 Air Quality Measurement Methods & Tech. 5/11-13/2021
Pasadena, TX
$475 General
Virtual Conference
7. CS
1 Conference of the County Investment
6/27-30/2021
Denton, TX
$1,415 General
Academy
8. Library
4 Customers of SirsiDynix Users Group,
4/27-29/2021
Houston, TX
$400 General
Inc. Conference
9. Library
4 Digipalooza Librarian & Educator Virtual 8/3-5/2021
Houston, TX
$156 General
Conference
10. Juv. Pro
2 Texas Assn. of School Business Officials 5/27/2021
Houston, TX
$430 Grant
virtual training
11. Juv. Pro
1 EMDR & DBT trauma focused care virtual
6/11/2021
Houston, TX
$125 Grant
training
12. HCRCA
3 Child Welfare League of America National 5/4-6/2021
Houston, TX
$825 General
Virtual Conference
13. HCRCA
1 Performance & Quality Improvement
5/7/2021
Houston, TX
$200 General
virtual training
14. HCRCA
1 Intensive Accreditation virtual training 5/10-11/2021
Houston, TX
$400 General

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Dept.
No.
Purpose
Date(s)
Location
Cost
Fund
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------15. HCRCA
29 Texas Network of Youth Services Virtual Multiple
Houston, TX
$4,325 General
Conference
16. CAC
1 Nonprofit Digital Marketing & Social
Multiple
Houston, TX
$400 Other
Media virtual training
17. CAC
1 Non-Profits Accounting Policies &
5/24-25/2021
Houston, TX
$289 Other
Procedures virtual training
18. CAC
1 Licensed Professional Counselor
Multiple
Houston, TX
$600 Other
Supervisor virtual course
19. Const. 3
2 Drug Unit supervisor training*
5/2-7/2021
Austin, TX
$1,560 Other
20. Const. 3
1 Social Media in Law Enforcement training 5/3-4/2021
Baytown, TX
$453 Other
21. Const. 6
1 Leadership training*
7/13-15/2021
Denton, TX
$822 Other
22. Sheriff
1 Cellebrite Smartphone Analysis online
TBD
Houston, TX
$2,884 Other
course
23. Sheriff
- Other Bulk Packaging Commercial Motor
4/18-23/2021
Austin, TX
$0 Other
Veh. Inspect. training* ($925 appvd.
3/30 for 1 attnd.-date change)
24. Sheriff
- Forensic technician training program*
4/18-30/2021
Dallas, TX
$2,444 Other
($14,980 appvd. 3/9 for 6 attnds.-add
exp.)
25. Sheriff
1 Commercial motor vehicle inspection
5/2-6/2021
Austin, TX
$751 Other
training*
26. Sheriff
12 Daigle Law Group First Amendment Online 5/4-6/2021
Houston, TX
$3,000 General
Summit
27. Sheriff
1 Commercial motor vehicle inspection
6/6-18/2021
Austin, TX
$2,145 Other
training*
28. Sheriff
5 Hostage Negotiation course*
6/14-18/2021
Conroe, TX
$700 General
29. Sheriff
20 Vehicle Dynamics course*
7/26-30/2021
Humble, TX
$11,200 Other
30. Sheriff15 Texas Jail Association Conference*
5/10-14/2021
Austin, TX
$19,925 Other
31. Fire M.
2 Fire Executive Management training*
5/3-7/2021
Huntsville, TX
$2,550 Other
($3,825 appvd. 1/5 for 3 attnds.-add
attnds. & exp.)
32. Fire M.
2 Forensic Fire Fatality & Crime Scene
6/29-7/3/2021 Pasadena, TX
$950 Other
Management training* ($410 appvd. 4/13
for 1 attnd.-add attnds. & exp.)
33. Fire M.
1 Investigative Interviewing &
7/20-23/2021
Houston, TX
$795 General
Interrogation Techniques training*
34. Co. Clk.
2 County & District Clerks Association of 6/6-10/2021
Amarillo, TX
$3,095 General
Texas Conference
35. CA
1 Redistricting process virtual training
6/15/2021
Houston, TX
$1,063 General
36. PD
2 Texas Association of Specialty Court
4/20-22/2021
Galveston, TX
$520 General
Conference
37. Co. Cts.
1 National Assn. of Pretrial Services
Multiple
Houston, TX
$250 General
Agencies Virtual Conference
38. Dist. Ct
28 Civil District Judges' Conference
7/25-28/2021
Austin, TX
$27,180 General
39. Treas.
2 Conference of the County Investment
6/28-30/2021
Denton, TX
$1,825 General
Academy
40. Tax A-C
6 Gulf Coast Chapter TAAO seminar*
5/5/2021
Houston, TX
$400 General
41. Co. Judg
2 Government Law online course
7/29-30/2021
Houston, TX
$890 General
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Subtotal
216
In Texas average cost per attendee:
$466
$100,644
---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------Total
231
Average cost per attendee:
$562
$129,932
*Travel by county vehicle

Grants
168. Request by Public Health Services for authorization to accept an amendment
to an agreement with Houston Endowment, Inc., to extend the grant end date
and two associated positions to August 30, 2022 for the Healthy Living
Matters Program.

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169. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for authorization to submit an
application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the
amount of $19,997, with a required match of $5,754, for the FY 2021
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program-Click it or Ticket Program.

21-1772

170. Request by the Sheriff for authorization to submit an application to the U.S.
Department of Justice for grant funds in the estimated amount of $2 million,
with no required match, for the FY 2020 State Criminal Alien Assistance
Program.

21-1756

171. Request by the District Attorney for approval of an interlocal agreement with
the City of Houston/Houston Police Department in the amount of $30,000 for
the Project 180 Program.

21-1757

172. Request by the District Attorney for authorization to accept an amendment to
an agreement with the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division to
extend the grant end date to June 30, 2021 for the FY 2020 Project 180
Program.

21-1723

173. Request by Justice Administration for authorization to accept from The
MacArthur Foundation renewal grant funds in the amount of $500,000, with
no required match, for the FY 2021-22 Safety + Justice Challenge
Sustainability Program.

21-1727

174. Request by Justice Administration for authorization to accept an amendment
to an agreement with the MacArthur Foundation to extend the grant end date
to October 31, 2021 for the FY 2019 Safety & Justice Challenge Network
Program.

21-1728

Auditor
175. Request for approval for payment of audited claims.

21-1781

176. Request for Approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue.

21-1783

177. Transmittal of Harris County’s Annual Report of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse.

21-1784

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

21-1662

Purchasing
179. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on Online Bail Bond Payment Services for the
Sheriff’s Office (210101).

21-1593

180. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on high speed and color photocopier services for
Harris County and the Flood Control District (210102).

21-1594

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181. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on water well replacement at Miller Road Camp in
Precinct 1 for the Office of the County Engineer (210103).

21-1595

182. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on Sylvan Beach bait house concession services for
Precinct 2 (210105).

21-1596

183. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on construction of sidewalk and bike lane at West
Montgomery Road, TC Jester Boulevard and West Mount Houston Road in
Precinct 1 for the Office of the County Engineer (210106).

21-1597

184. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on road reconstruction at Telge Road from
Tuckerton Road to Moray View Drive in Precinct 3 for the Office of the
County Engineer (210107).

21-1598

185. Request for approval of a renewal option with Highlights Electrical for
relocation of electrical services and related items for the Office of the County
Engineer for the period of May 19, 2021 - May 18, 2022 at a cost of
$1,559,000 and execution of applicable bonds when received (200030).

21-1599

186. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape for
mowing and maintenance services of right-of-ways and esplanades, Precinct
1 for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of June 1, 2021 - May
31, 2022 at a cost of $563,547 and execution of applicable bonds when
received (200029).

21-1600

187. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on construction of new water distribution and
sanitary sewer system at East Lorino Street in Precinct 1 for the Office of the
County Engineer (210109).

21-1601

188. Transmittal of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $418,536 from
the sale of surplus and confiscated property through the county’s Public
Surplus Online Auction and Houston Auto Auction for the period of March
1, 2021 - March 31, 2021.

21-1605

189. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information
Resources cooperative contract purchase from Optiv Security Inc. on the
basis of low quote in the amount of $264,469 for maintenance, support and
subscription of network security appliances for Harris County Universal
Services-Technology for the period through March 9, 2022.

21-1624

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190. Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute the
first amendment to the sole source agreement with ShotSpotter, Inc. for
subscription-based gunshot detection, location, and forensic analysis service
for Harris County Precinct 2 to increase the coverage area an additional .48
square miles at no additional cost to the County.

21-1627

191. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information
Resources cooperative contract purchase from Enterprise Systems
Corporation on the basis of only quote in the amount of $184,784 for
maintenance and support of Alcatel Lucent Products for Harris County
Universal Services - Technology for the period of May 1, 2021 - April 30,
2022.

21-1628

192. Request for approval of inventory deletion for items listed on Auditor’s Form
3351 for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4 (Org. 104).

21-1629

193. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements for Library Ideas, LLC, in the amount of $59,150 for licenses
for Freegal Music and Streaming Digital Media Services Manufactured by
Sony Music Entertainment for Harris County Public Library for the period of
April 28, 2021 - April 27, 2022.

21-1630

194. Request for approval of a renewal option with Pamela Printing (Primary) and
Absolute Color Mailplex (Secondary) to print and mail a newsletter, issue
letters and postcards for Precinct 1 for the period of June 1, 2021 - May 31,
2022 at a cost of $114,567 (200088).

21-1631

195. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for consulting services
for Palo Alto Network Security Products for Harris County Universal
Services - Technology and that the project be re-advertised at a later date
with revised specifications (200109).

21-1632

196. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on software and consulting services for
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 87, leases,
and implementation for the Auditor’s Office (210110).

21-1638

197. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on managed security services provider solution for
Universal Services (210112).

21-1640

198. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on asphalt overlay of Longenbaugh and Baker
Clodine Roads (Package 2020-6) in Precinct 3 for the Office of the County
Engineer (210113).

21-1641

199. Request for authorization to transfer items, advertisement, sale, disposal of
items of no value and release of titles and/or documentation for the period of
March 30, 2021 through April 14, 2021.

21-1657

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200. Request for approval of a renewal option with Sonder USA, Inc. for
temporary lodging to house participants of the buyout program for the period
of April 28, 2021 - April 27, 2022 at a cost of $2,413,744 (190322).

21-1658

201. Request for approval of an award to Johnson Fence and Masonry, LLC, on
the basis of low bid in the amount of $103,637 for landscape improvements
at El Rio Campus for Precinct 1, subject to applicable bonds to be received
(210044).

21-1659

202. Request for approval of a renewal option with Classic Lake, LLC for new
markets tax credits program for the Community Services Department for the
period of April 28, 2021 - April 27, 2022 at a cost of $149,250 (190273).

21-1678

203. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive
bid requirements and the first of four (4) renewal options for Demetrius
McDaniel Co-Regional Operating Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP for
Legislative Relations in the amount of $240,000 for legislative liaison
services for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022.

21-1679

204. Request for approval of a renewal option with Environmental Allies for
emergency repairs to outfalls at various locations for the Office of the County
Engineer for the period of June 4, 2021 - June 3, 2022 at a cost of $2,000,000
(190115).

21-1680

205. Request for approval of a renewal option with Marubeni America
Corporation dba Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC for horticultural chemicals
and related items for the period of May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 at a cost of
$163,419 (180043).

21-1682

206. Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute the
first amendment to the agreement with Pivot Technology Services Corp. to
provide funding and add a one (1) year renewal option for Oracle hardware,
software, services and related items for the Harris County Toll Road
Authority in the amount of $1,750,000 for the period of May 10, 2021 - May
9, 2022 (160037).

21-1684

207. Request for approval of a renewal option with Flores Motors Co Inc and
Krause’s Collision for body shop repairs and related Items for Harris County
for the period of May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 at a cost of $627,322
(190069).

21-1685

208. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements for FCA USA LLC, in the amount of $400,000 for Universal
Services - Fleet for repair parts, service and warranty for Chrysler Servicenet
for the period of April 27, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-1693

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209. Request for approval of an extension to EAN Holding, LLC dba Enterprise
Rent-a-Car for rental of vehicles and related items for Harris County for the
period of May 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021 or until a new contract is in place
(160069).

21-1696

210. Request for approval of a renewal option with HNTB Corporation for project
management and design services for the development and implementation of
projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of May 14, 2021
- May 13, 2022 at a cost of $3,850,000 (180311).

21-1697

211. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for air monitoring data
platform for Harris County Pollution Control Services and that the project be
readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (200335).

21-1698

212. Request for approval of an extension to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for
communication towers and buildings for Harris County Universal Services Technology through the period of July 28, 2021 or until a new contract is in
place (150276).

21-1699

213. Request for approval of an award to CDW Government LLC on the basis of
lowest complete bid meeting specifications for laptops and related items for
the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $167,700 for the period
of April 27, 2021 - March 31, 2022, with four (4) one-year renewal options
(210014).

21-1700

214. Request for approval of a renewal option with Cadre Research Labs for
firearm forensics imaging and analysis system for the Institute of Forensic
Sciences for the period of May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 at a cost of $128,900
(200055).

21-1702

215. Request for approval of a renewal option with The HARRIS CENTER for
Mental Health and IDD for court-ordered competency and sanity evaluations
of Harris County inmates housed in the Harris County Detention Facilities
and Defendants Out on Bond for the Administrative Office of the District
Courts through February 28, 2022 at a cost of $1,204,247.

21-1718

216. Request for approval of an award to Forensic Mapping Solutions, Inc. on the
basis of low bid for real-time kinematic mapping system and related items for
the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $117,005 for the period
of April 27, 2021 - March 31, 2022, with four (4) one-year renewal options
(210035).

21-1719

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217. Request for approval of an award to Dana Safety Supply (Primary), Cap Fleet
Upfitters (Secondary), and Silsbee Ford (Tertiary) for Universal Services Fleet on the basis of low bid for emergency equipment, parts, supplies,
installation/mounting services and related items for various police and
non-police vehicles for Harris County in the amount of $1,882,866 for the
period of April 27, 2021 - March 31, 2022, with four (4) one-year renewal
options (210054).

21-1720

218. Request for approval of a renewal option with JMJ Organics, LTD for gravel,
stone and related items for the period of June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022 at a
cost of $167,322 (180098).

21-1721

219. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive
bid requirements authorizing the County Judge to execute the first
amendment to an agreement with Duke University for O'Donnell Consent
Decree Monitor for the Harris County Justice Administration Department
with no increase in the total amount of the contract, for the period of May 3,
2020 - March 2, 2027 to update the statement of work for the second year of
monitoring.

21-1731

220. Request for approval of a renewal option with JMJ Organics, LTD for
bedding soil, mulch and related items for the period of May 1, 2021 - April
30, 2022 at a cost of $380,742 (170059).

21-1738

221. Request for approval of an award to SER Construction Partners LLC, on the
basis of low bid in the amount of $16,584,851 for road reconstruction at
Crosby-Lynchburg (Phase 3) between Magnolia Drive and Lochness Drive in
Precinct 2, subject to applicable bonds to be received (210059).

21-1745

222. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements and an Order authorizing the County Judge to execute an
agreement for AT&T Corp., in the amount of $120,915 for AT&T
Non-Emergency 3-1-1 dialing service for Harris County Universal Services Technology for the period of April 27, 2021 - April 26, 2022 with four (4)
one-year renewal options.

21-1746

223. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for wireless data
solution for traffic signals for Harris County (200038).

21-1747

224. Request for approval of a personal services exemption for Behavioral Ideas
Lab, Inc., dba ideas42, for technical writing for Court Notification System for
Harris County for the Justice Administration Department for the first of two
(2) renewal options through the period of May 28, 2021, at no additional cost.

21-1751

225. Request for approval of an award to GeoShack on the basis of low bid for
total stations and related items for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in the
amount of $105,000 for the period of April 27, 2021 - March 31, 2022, with
four (4) one-year renewal options (210039).

21-1758

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226. Request for approval of a renewal option with bioLytical Laboratories Inc.
(Item 2) for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) kits and related items for
Public Health Services for the period of May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022 at a
cost of $25,000 (180074).

21-1760

227. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive
bid requirements and an order authorizing the County Judge to execute an
agreement for Stephen Kaminsky, M.D., P.A., in the amount of $138,420 for
radiographic interpretation services for incoming inmates of the Harris
County Sheriff’s Office for the period of April 27, 2021 - October 26, 2021.

21-1762

228. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on construction of a New Park at Binford Circle in
Precinct 3 for the Office of the County Engineer (210114).

21-1763

229. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and/or consent
for Request for Proposal on excavation of the Genoa Red Bluff Stormwater
Detention Basin (Phase I) for the Flood Control District (210115).

21-1765

230. Transmittal of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened April
19 and 26, 2021 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent.

21-1766

231. Request for approval of a Choice Partners, a division of Harris County
Department of Education, cooperative program award to Gowan, Inc., on the
basis of low quote in the amount of $237,000 for the project price, with
bonding in the amount of $11,500, for emergency replacement of air handler
unit coils at the Harris County Jail subject to applicable bonds to be received
from the vendor for the project price.

21-1767

232. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements and an order authorizing the County Judge to execute an
agreement for RMSYS, Inc., in the amount of $73,828 for equipment, repair
parts, service and warranty for onsite water quality monitoring systems
manufactured by RMSYS, Inc., for the period of April 27, 2021-April 26,
2022, with four one-year renewal options.

21-1770

233. Request for approval of an award to LECON, Inc. on the basis of best
proposal meeting requirements in the amount of $13,430,031 for removal of
sediment and structural repairs at Cypress Creek Channel and Tributaries
(Batch 1) for the Harris County Flood Control District, subject to applicable
bonds to be received (210037).

21-1773

234. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to
Arnold Oil Company of Austin LP (Primary) and Wahlberg-McCreary, Inc.
(Secondary) for aftermarket automotive parts and related items for Harris
County in the amount of $398,174 for the term of April 27, 2021 - March 31,
2022, with four one-year renewal options (200376).

21-1777

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235. Request for approval of an award to C & G Police Supply dba C & G
Wholesale (Group I Items A-V, X-CC, FF, Groups II-IV) and Galls, LLC
(Group I Items W, DD, and EE) on the basis of lowest and best bid by item
and/or group for uniforms and related items for Harris County Constable
Precinct 5 in the amount of $509,632 for the period of May 1, 2021 - April
30, 2022 with four (4) one-year renewal options (200354).

21-1788

236. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid
requirements to Automated Logic Contracting Services, Inc., in the amount
of $1.7 million for equipment, repair parts, service and warranty for building
automation systems manufactured by Automated Logic Contracting Services,
Inc., for the period of April 27, 2021 - February 28, 2022.

21-1795

237. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase from SHI Government Solutions
for licensing and support of DNN Content Management Software on the
basis of only quote in the amount of $62,000 through March 11, 2022 for
Harris County Universal Services - Technology

21-1797

238. Request for approval of an award to Burnside Services, Inc. on the basis of
low bid for conveyance improvements at Zube Stormwater Detention Basin
(Phase 3) in the amount of $5,757,595 for the Harris County Flood Control
District subject to applicable bonds to be received from the vendor (200215).

21-1802

239. Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute an
agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., in the amount of $597,385 for Disaster
Recovery Program Management for Harris County (Winter Storm Uri)
through August 17, 2021, with two six-month renewal options (190091).

21-1828

County Judge
240. Request for approval of a resolution proclaiming May 2-8, 2021, as National
Arson Awareness Week in Harris County.

21-1808

241. Request for approval of a resolution in support of transgender children in
Harris County and to oppose legislation filed during Texas’ 87th Legislative
Session that targets transgender children, including by aiming to deny them
access to adequate health care, interfere with the decisions between them and
their physician, and prevent them from participating in youth sports.

21-1815

242. Request approval to reimburse the Director of the Ryan White Office of
Support a total of $6,329.72 for expenses incurred in FY2020 in the
administration of the Ryan White Planning Council and considered allowable
expenses under the FY2020 Ryan White Part A grant, Project ID
100001000000580, Activity 10004.

21-1836

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Commissioner, Precinct 1
243. Request for approval of a resolution in memory of Chandler Davidson,
former Rice University professor.

21-1775

244. Request for approval of a resolution in support of the Texas Legislature
expanding healthcare coverage for Texans.

21-1776

245. Request for approval of a resolution recognizing April as National Fair
Housing Month.

21-1778

246. Request for Commissioners Court approval of formal policies and procedures
for appointments to County boards and commissions, and establishment of a
separate County office to support the Court with board appointment actions.

21-1779

247. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the City
of Houston for the Houston Police Department/Lake Patrol Division to
provide free boat inspections at Alexander Deussen Park.

21-1782

Commissioner, Precinct 2
248. Request for approval of a resolution recognizing Ms. Debra Reeves on her
retirement from the county.

21-1791

249. Request for approval of a resolution observing National Sexual Assault
Awareness Month, April 2021.

21-1792

Commissioner, Precinct 3
250. Request for approval of a resolution honoring the life of Rosalie “Rose”
Cook.

21-1793

251. Request for authorization to name a new community center, set to open on
May 27, 2021, the Steve and Sherry Radack Community Center. This
community center is located at 18650 Clay Road, Houston, Texas 77084.

21-1805

252. Request that the County Judge execute a Texas Water Code Section 15.005
Memorandum of Understanding between Harris County, Harris County Flood
Control District and the Willow Fork Drainage District for the purpose of
supporting an application for funding from the Texas Water Development
Board.

21-1806

253. Request for authorization to accept the donation of a check for $1,346.53
from Kait Lindanger for the purchase of a bench to be installed in memory of
her father John Dineen in the small dog area of Congressman Bill Archer
Dog Park.

21-1807

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Commissioner, Precinct 4
254. Request approval of a resolution in honor of Rita B. Huggler whose life
enriched her community and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

21-1732

255. Request approval of a resolution recognizing the first Friday of May as
International Space Day and further acknowledge Shannon Walker as the first
native Houstonian to take command of the International Space Station as well
as recognize Klein High School’s Jr. Reserve Training Corps on being
selected by the United States Air Force as the first Space Force JROTC in
Texas and one of the first of 10 in the nation.

21-1735

256. Request for approval of an affidavit and petition from residents of Burger
Estates Subdivision regarding posting of 20 MPH speed limit signs within
the subdivision.

21-1675

257. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt-A-County Mile road
agreement with H-E-B Grant Road for cleanup along the roadsides of Spring
Cypress Road from Grant Road to Telge Road for the period of May 1, 2021
through April 30, 2022.

21-1664

258. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt-A-County Mile road
agreement with H-E-B Tomball for cleanup along the roadsides of S. Cherry
Street from Agg Road to Holderrieth Road for the period of May 1, 2021
through April 30, 2022.

21-1665

259. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt-A-County Mile road
agreement with Kingwood Pressure Washing, LLC for cleanup along the
roadsides of Atascocita Road from Timber Forest Drive to Will Clayton
Parkway for the period of May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022.

21-1666

260. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt-A-County Mile road
agreement with the Kuykendall Family for cleanup along the roadsides of
Spring Cypress Road from Interstate 45 to Border Street for the period of
May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022.

21-1667

261. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt-A-County Mile road
agreement with Myeshi Briley Philanthropist Project for cleanup along the
roadsides of Rhodes Road from Kuykendahl Road to FM 2920 for the period
of April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.

21-1668

262. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt-A-County Mile road
agreement with Dr. Myeshi Briley Philanthropist Project for cleanup along
the roadsides of Gosling Road from Harvest Gables Drive to W. Rayford
Road for the period of April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.

21-1749

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263. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt-A-County Mile road
agreement with The Maksoud Family for cleanup along the roadsides of
Huffmeister Road from West Road to Highway 6 for the period of May 1,
2021 through April 30, 2022.

21-1669

264. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt-A-County Mile road
agreement with The McComb Family for cleanup along the roadsides of
West Road from Gessner Road to Beltway 8 for the period of May 1, 2021
through April 30, 2022.

21-1670

265. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt-A-County Mile road
agreement with The Tang Family for cleanup along the roadsides of Spring
Cypress Road from SH 249 to N. Eldridge Parkway for the period of May 1,
2021 through April 30, 2022.

21-1671

266. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt-A-County Mile road
agreement with Timberwood Middle School P.A.W.S. Club for cleanup
along the roadsides of Atascocita Road from Timber Forest Drive to Kings
Park Way/Atasca Oaks Drive for the period of May 1, 2021 through April 30,
2022.

21-1672

267. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt-A-County Mile road
agreement with Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Community for cleanup
along the roadsides of Spring Cypress Road from Stuebner Airline Road to
Champion Forest Drive for the period of April 1, 2021 through March 31,
2022.

21-1673

268. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt-A-County Mile road
agreement with Dominion International Center Church for cleanup along the
roadsides of Jones Road from FM 1960 to Trail Ridge Drive for the period of
May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022.

21-1674

269. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt-A-County Mile road
agreement with Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union for cleanup along the roadsides
of Jones Road from State Highway 290 to West Road for the period of May
1, 2021 through April 30, 2022.

21-1750

270. Request approval to accept two memorial trees valued in the amount of
$595.34 from Sarah Toranto to be planted at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve in
Precinct 4.

21-1736

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Executive Session
The Commissioners Court may go into executive session, if necessary, pursuant to chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code, for one or more of the following reasons: (1) consultation with the County Attorney to seek or receive legal advice or
consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation; (2) discussion about the value or transfer of real property; (3)
discussion about a prospective gift or donation; (4) consideration of specific personnel matters; (5) discussion about
security personnel or devices; or (6) discussion of certain economic development matters . The Commissioners Court may
announce that it will go into executive session on any item listed on this agenda if the subject matter is permitted for a closed
session by provisions of chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code .

271. Request by Budget Management that the Court consider the purchase of a
Central Business District property for use by the county.

21-1787

272. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an order authorizing the
execution of a Settlement Agreement in the following matter: Coats v. Harris
County et al., Cause No. 2012-55551 (Harris County District Court).

21-1789

273. Request by the County Attorney for approval of a settlement with
Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC for claims related to the 2019 Deer
Park Fire.

21-1790

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.

274. Request by Public Health Services for approval of the preliminary investment
for the Riverside Hospital restoration project to provide a detailed work
scope and cost estimate for the project.

21-1897

275. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for authorization to accept from EAM
Industrial Services, LLC, the donation of a dual-purpose patrol and narcotics
canine for use within the Special Operations and Patrol divisions.

21-1890

276. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for authorization to reclassify a
certain position from part-time to full-time effective May 8, 2021.

21-1891

277. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 that the County Judge execute the
certification report and agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and
the Department of Treasury for participation in the Equitable Sharing
Program.

21-1894

278. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for authorization to accept military vehicles
under the 1033 Program to support operations for the Flood Rescue Group
under the Homeland Security Bureau.

21-1899

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279. Request by the District Clerk for authorization to accept donations from
various local business partners to be given to prospective jurors who appear
for service during Jury Appreciation Week, May 3-May 7, 2021.

21-1903

280. Request by the County Attorney for an executive session for discussion and
possible action upon returning to open session concerning Ann Marie
Chapman and Tomas Chapman vs. Harris County, Cause No. 2020-50576,
pending in the 270th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas.

21-1900

281. Request by the District Courts for approval to use department rollover funds
in the amount of $126,585 to purchase technology equipment to conduct
hearings with a mix of in-person and remote appearance by case parties.

21-1892

282. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of a project scheduled for
advertisement and/or consent for Request for Proposal on work order
management system in Precinct 2 (210117).

21-1893

283. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval to rescind the award from
VariVerge, LLC (Primary) due to major performance issues and award
QuestMark Information Management, Inc. (Secondary) as the primary vendor
to provide and mail jury summons for the Harris County District Clerk’s
Office and County Constables (200296).

21-1901

284. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion of proposed state
voting rights legislation filed during the 87th Texas Legislative Session and
the economic impacts of such legislation.

21-1906

285. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a donation from
Trees For Houston to support a Precinct One tree give-a-way project.

21-1895

286. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of an extension of
the Sylvan Beach Bait House Concessionaires Contract until August 31, 2021
or until a new agreement is in place.

21-1896

Emergency/Supplemental COVID-19 items

287. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award to Nova Labs,
LLC on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements for COVID-19
testing services for Harris County for the term April 27, 2021 - April 26,
2022, and that the County Judge execute the agreement (200312).

21-1902

288. Request by the Purchasing Agent for approval of an order authorizing the
County Judge to execute the second amendment to an agreement with The
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to continue to provide
services for the ongoing COVID-19 Community Spread Survey Program for
Harris County for the extended term of April 30, 2021, at no additional cost
(200206).

21-1904

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289. Request by the County Judge for authorization of up to $250,000 from the
Public Improvement Contingency (PIC) fund for promotional activities
(including gift cards, events, and other incentive programs) to increase uptake
of the free, on-demand vaccines that can only be distributed at the NRG Park
Community Vaccination Center, as well as on other immediate vaccine
outreach and education efforts.
Adjournment.

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