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City of Houston City Council will meet Oct. 12-13.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 1:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)
PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Evans Shabazz
Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting will offer the options to participate by videoconference or in-person. The meeting will be open to the public but restrictions regarding masks, allowable room capacity, and seating arrangements may be in place. The public meeting location will be City Hall Council Chamber, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, Texas 77002. The Mayor, as presiding officer of City Council, and some Council Members will be physically present. Other Council Members will be participating by videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code applicable to a governmental body that extends into three or more counties. The meeting will also be streamed as usual on the City’s website (https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/index.html), Facebook site
(https://www.facebook.com/pg/HoustonTelevision/videos/) and the municipal channel on public television.
Members of the public may provide public comment during the Tuesday public session at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 684 328 186#. Details for signing up to speak in-person or virtually are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html.
Members of the public may attend the Wednesday Council session in person, or via Teams at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 636 759 34# but no public comment will be allowed.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
PUBLIC SPEAKERS - Pursuant to City Council Rule 8, City Council will hear from members of the public; the names and subject matters of persons who had requested to speak at the time of posting this Agenda are attached; the names and subject matters of persons who subsequently request to speak may be obtained in the City Secretary's Office.
NOTE: If a translatoris required, please advise when reserving time to speak SP10-12-2021
RECESS
RECONVENE
RECONVENE - Wednesday October 13th, 2021 - 9:00 am
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE
CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 34
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBER 1
1. RECOMMENDATION from the Director Mayor’s Office of Government Relations for Annual Renewal of Membership in the TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE - $94,348.00 - General Fund
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 2
2. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $760,233.00 and acceptance of work on contract with TIMES CONSTRUCTION, INC for Brock Park Bridge Replacement for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department - 7.70% over the original contract amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
PROPERTY - NUMBER 3
3. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney, to deposit the amount of the Award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court, to pay all Costs of Court in connection with eminent domain proceeding styled City of Houston v. Mola Ventures LLC, et al.; Cause No. 1168543, for SPELLMAN
DETENTION BASIN PROJECT - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 4 through 16
4. TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION for payment for Annual Re-Certification Fees for Firefighters for Fire Department - $398,800.00 - General Fund
5. CLEAR GLASS MOBILE SERVICE, INC for Automotive Replacement Glass and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - $1,235,010.40 - Fleet Management Fund
6. ILLUMINA, INC for Reagents and Test Kits for SARS-CoV-2 Testing for the Houston Health Department - $451,065.90 - Grant Fund
7. CUSTOM LOGIC DESIGN, INC for Emergency Alert and Dispatch Software License Upgrades, Maintenance, and Support Services for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $180,873.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund
8. AMEND MOTION #2021-404, 6/30/2021, TO INCREASE spending authority to HOUSTON ARTS ALLIANCE for the Support, Advancement, and Promotion of the Arts for the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs - $110,000.00 - Tourism Promotion Fund
9. ORDINANCE appropriating $585,000.00 from the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the refresh of aging Technology Equipment for the Crime Analysis & Command Center
10. TEKSYS, INC for Purchase of Audio-Visual Equipment and Services through the Texas Department of Information Resources for the Houston Police Department - $689,229.80 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated and Grant Funds
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
11. MUSTANG COMPOSITE SERVICES, LLC for the installation of Catwalk Grating at the White Oak Wastewater Treatment Plant for Houston Public Works - $137,744.43 - Enterprise Fund
12. CAPCORP for the On-Site Sludge Conveyor System Belt Modification Services at Northgate and Greenridge Wastewater Treatment Plants for Houston Public Works - $94,042.00 - Enterprise Fund
13. COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY, INC - $153,050.10, THE PATHLIGHT COMPANY - $189,691.90 for Fittings and Appurtenances for Houston Public Works - 32 Months with two one-year options - $342,742.00 - Enterprise Fund
14. DECOULANT, INC for purchase of Metering Pump Parts for Houston Public Works - $28,528.50 - Enterprise Fund
15. APPLE SPECIALTIES, INC - $1,073,270.00 and CITY SUPPLY COMPANY, INC - $4,957,224.01 for Plumbing Supplies for Various Departments - 3 Years with two one-year options - General, Enterprise and Other Funds
16. STATE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION for approval of spending authority to purchase Liquid Deodorizer through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule Program for Various Departments - from August 6, 2021 to September 10, 2025 with one year option - $2,550,000.00 - General and Enterprise Funds
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 17
17. RESOLUTION appointing AL ODOM to serve as the representative of the City of Houston on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
ORDINANCES - 18 through 34
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and BUCKNER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC, extending the term of the contract and providing additional Community Development Block Grant Funds for Program Costs including Supportive Housing and Other Supportive Services to families with children who are in danger of being separated from their families - $100,000.00 - Grant Fund
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEXICAN-AMERICANS to extend the term of the contract and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS ("HOPWA") Funds for the continuing administration of a HOPWA Supportive Services Program - $145,677.40 - Grant Fund
20. ORDINANCE authorizing City of Houston to enter into contract with TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS for an award of Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds
21. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,517,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the planned Network Refresh Project for Houston Information Technology Services
22. ORDINANCE appropriating of $1,900,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the SAP HR-ONE HCM Project for Houston Information Technology Services; and Various Other Departments
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Air Service Incentive Program for Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - $10,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
24. ORDINANCE appropriating $479,472.00 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund, awarding Construction Contract to PRCHOU, LLC for Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) Bus Drive Lane Project at William P. Hobby Airport (Project 236); setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for testing, and contingencies relating to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) Bus Drive Lane Project financed by Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE for Grant for Reentry Services; approving the acceptance and disbursement of Grant Funds thereunder - $1,000,000.00 - Grant Fund
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between BUTLER SNOW LLP and City of Houston relating to review of allegations relating to or arising from affordable housing matters; establishing a maximum contract amount - $275,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City and MUNISERVICES, LLC for Sales/Use Tax Audit and Sales/Use Tax Analysis and Reporting Services
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $92,500.00 out of Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and WATERSCAPE CONSULTANTS, INC for design on Tranquility Fountain Renovation for Houston Parks and Recreation Department - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $370,792.00 out of Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund, $40,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund, $250,000.00 out of Parks Special Fund and $253,078.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding Construction Contract to LANDSCAPE ART, INC for T.C. Jester Park Playground; setting a deadline for the proposer's execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance and other required contract documents to the City; holding the proposer in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for engineering and materials testing services and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund, the Contributed Capital Project Fund, the Parks Special Fund and the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
30. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (SOUTHWEST HOUSTON ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS F - THOMAS and J - POLLARD
31. ORDINANCE appropriating $811,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing agreement for Soccer Field Improvements to Phase II of Houston Amateur Sports Park (“Reimbursement Agreement”) among DYNAMO SOCCER SP, LLC, HOUSTON AMATEUR SPORTS PARK LGC, INC, and City of Houston, Texas - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
32. ORDINANCE calling for Public Hearings at which interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard on: 1) proposed amendment to existing Strategic Partnership Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and KINGSBRIDGE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT to annex for limited purposes certain territory located within and in the vicinity of such district in Fort Bend County, Texas; 2) proposed amendment to existing Strategic Partnership Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT to annex for limited purposes certain territory within and in the vicinity of such District in MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS; 3) proposed amendment to the existing Strategic Partnership Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and WILLOW POINT MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT to annex for limited purposes certain territory within and in the vicinity of such district in Fort Bend and Waller Counties, Texas; 4) proposed amendment to existing Strategic Partnership Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 55 to annex for limited purposes certain territory within and in the vicinity of such district in Harris County, Texas; and 5) proposal of City of Houston, Texas to impose Sales and Use Tax in such territories; providing for the publication of notice of such hearings - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; E - MARTIN and - F - THOMAS
SUGGESTED HEARING DATES - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 10 & 17, 2021 - 9:00 A.M.
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $57,500.00 out of Metro Projects Non-DDSRF Capital Fund; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and SAINT GEORGE PLACE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, for Construction of Sidewalks along Bering Ditch bounded by
Windswept Lane, Beverly Hill Street, Utility Drive and West Greenridge Drive - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $30,617.25 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY for relocation of a 6” Force Main; providing funding for CIP cost recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Thomas first
ALL ORDINANCES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS AND TO BE PASSED ON ONE READING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARTICLE VII, SECTION 7, CITY CHARTER
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