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City of Houston City Council met April 25 & 26.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 1:30 PM City Hall - In Person Meeting
PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Castex Tatum
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 SP04-25-2023
RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - April 26, 2023 - 9:00 A. M.
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
9:00 A.M.
REPORT FROM CITY CONTROLLER AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE CITY including but not limited to, a revenue, expenditure and encumbrance report for the General Fund, all special revenue funds and all enterprise funds, and a report on the status of bond funds and a Quarterly Investment Report by the City Controller
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 38
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 1 and 2
1. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $961,070.09 and acceptance of work on contract with CSI CONSOLIDATED, LLC dba CLEAN SERVE, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection In Support of Rehabilitation -3.86% over the original contract amount (4277-97)
2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $11,724,296.20 and acceptance of work on contract with CSA CONSTRUCTION, INC for 69th Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements (Package 6) - 1.98% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
Purchasing and Tabulation of Bids - NUMBERS 3 through 15
3. METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALISTS, INC for approval of spending authority in an amount not to exceed $45,580.00 for Emergency Purchase of Fire Hoses for the Houston Fire Department - General Fund
4. ORDINANCE appropriating $376,050.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for planned Financial Reporting Solution Replacement Project for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Controller’s Office
5. VERTOSOFT LLC for approval of spending authority in the total amount of $376,050.00 for Purchase of Subscription Services and Consulting Services for the planned Financial Reporting Solutions Replacement Project through the Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative Purchasing Program for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Controller's Office - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 4 above
6. METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALIST, INC for approval of Purchase of Rescue Equipment through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) for Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $50,001.84 - Grant Fund
7. FARRWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPLY, INC for Purchase of XplorIR Handheld Chemical Identifiers through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Houston Fire Department - $49,900.00 - Grant Fund
8. OMEGA ENGINEERS, INC for approval of spending authority in an amount not to exceed $876,000.00 for Emergency Waterline Inspection Services for Houston Public Works - Enterprise Fund
9. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC for approval of Purchase for Repair Clamps through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) for Houston Public Works - $67,608.40 - Enterprise Fund
10. NORTHSTAR INDUSTRIES for approval of payment for Emergency Transfer Pump Repair for Houston Public Works - $114,763.76 - Enterprise Fund
11. FORTLINE for approval of purchase of C-900 Pipe through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance) for Houston Public Works - $37,147.80 - Enterprise Fund
12. UNIPAK CORPORATION for approval of Purchase of Low Density Can Liners through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Texas Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for Houston Public Works - $14,850.00 - Enterprise Fund
13. COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY, INC for Purchase of Repair Clamps and Valve Keys for Houston Public Works - $38,775.50 - Enterprise Fund
14. TIGER TRAFFIC, INC for Purchase of Traffic Signal Pole Kits for Houston Public Works - $34,500.00 - Special Revenue Fund
15. PATRICIA TECH SUPPLY AND SERVICES for Purchase of Water Meter Turnoff Keys - $5,252.00 - Enterprise Fund
RESOLUTION - NUMBER 16
16. RESOLUTION allowing construction of NHH GRAY, an affordable rental housing property located at 2675 and 2604 Gray Street in the City of Houston, Texas, that will be located within one mile of a similar property receiving tax credits and built in the last three years, and authorizing the allocation of tax credits to such development - DISTRICT D - EVANS
SHABAZZ
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 17 through 38
17. ORDINANCE making a general appropriation of certain revenues of the City in support of annual budgets for Fiscal Year 2023; and authorizing certain transfers.
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and THE HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH and IDD to provide Community Development Block Grant – Cares Act (CDBG CV) Funds to help prevent and respond to the impacts of COVID-19 - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Loan Agreement between City of Houston and GALA AT MACGREGOR to provide additional Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery 2017 Funds to be used to offset the spike in lumber costs incurred during construction of a new multi-family development located at 102 Carson Court - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY, extending the term of the agreement and providing additional Emergency Solutions Grant Funds for the continued administration of emergency and short-term financial assistance, including tenant based rental assistance and housing services, needed to serve individuals and/or families in sustaining housing and provide temporary stabilizing services to individuals and/or families experiencing potential homelessness due to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds from the FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY in support of the FY2021 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant Funds; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Fire Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to accept and expend the Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for, and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds from the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION for the FY2024 Project Safe Neighborhoods Program Grant; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds from the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION for the FY24 First Responder Mental Health Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds from the U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE for the FY23 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Initiative Grant; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and HFJ GROUP, LLC d/b/a LONE STAR EMERGENCY GROUP, LLC for E-ONE Fire Truck OEM Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $2,410,388.25 - Fleet Management Fund
26. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract between City of Houston and PEPSICO FOUNDATION INC for Child and Adult Care Food Services Program for Houston Parks and Recreation Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with 4 one-year options - $7,408,260.00 - Grant Fund
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,970,075.00 out of Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund and $1,267,675.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund; approving and authorizing a Construction Manager A t Risk Contract between the City of Houston and ANSLOW-BRYANT CONSTRUCTION, LTD. for Pre-Construction and Construction Phase Services for the African American Library Envelope Restoration and HVAC Upgrade – Hurricane Harvey Project; providing funding for contingencies, materials testing services, construction inspection services and Civic Art - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
28. ORDINANCE appropriating additional funds in the amount of $2,813,000.00 from Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund for Construction Manager At Risk Contract between City of Houston and CHRISTENSEN BUILDING GROUP, LLC for construction of a new multi-use facility for the Solid Waste Management Department (Approved by Ordinance No. 2021-153) - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Contract No. C79486 between City of Houston and TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS through its State Energy Conservation Office (Approved by Ordinance No. 2022-0153, Passed on February 23, 2022) to extend the Project Completion Date for certain Energy Efficient Projects related to the Loanstar Revolving Loan Program - DISTRICTS H - CISNEROS and I - GALLEGOS
30. ORDINANCE establishing the 800 block of Teetshorn Street, north and south sides, between Julian Street and Watson Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a special minimum lot size block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
31. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 586 and the inclusion of 162.76 acres of land into the district; authorizing the district to issue bonds, subject to certain conditions
32. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 159, containing approximately 119.368 acres of land, within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas; authorizing the district to issue bonds
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $18,000,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund for the Trinity River Conveyance Project operated by the Coastal Water Authority; (Approved by Motion No. 2023- 0201)
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $61,767.25 out of Metro Projects Non-DDSRF Capital Fund as an additional appropriation to the Interlocal Agreement Contract between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT for Keegan’s Hike and Bike Trail (Approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0067, as amended); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Non-DDSRF Capital Fund - DISTRICT F - THOMAS
35. ORDINANCE appropriating the sum of $9,838,670.89 out of the Water and Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing an Advanced Funding Agreement between the City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) for the relocation and adjustment of the sanitary sewer facilities and lift stations along BU 90U; providing funding for CIP cost recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water and Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and I - GALLEGOS
36. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,777,274.84 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Advanced Funding Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for Relocation and Adjustment of the Existing Waterline along BU 90U; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and I - GALLEGOS
37. ORDINANCE appropriating $315,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and BGE, INC for FY2023 Local Drainage Program (LDP) Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge
38. ORDINANCE appropriating of $315,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and EJES, INCORPORATED for FY2023 Local Drainage Program (LDP) Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Kamin 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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