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City of Houston City Council met June 6 & 7.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, June 6, 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 Plummer 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.
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RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - June 7, 2023 - 9:00 A. M.
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE
CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 42
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 1
1. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $18,356,274.34 and acceptance of work on contract with MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES LTD. for 66-Inch Water Line along West Hardy Road from Beltway 8 to Greens Road - 1.37% under the revised contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
PURCHASING & TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 2 through 11
2. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $200,771.19 for purchase of Forklifts through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative(BuyBoard) for the Houston Airport System, awarded to ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY INC - Enterprise Fund
3. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $76,794.70 for purchase of Play Equipment and Refurbishment through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (Sourcewell) for the Houston Airport System, awarded to PLAYTIME LLC - Enterprise Fund
4. MOTION INDUSTRIES for purchase of Drive Motors through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Sourcewell for Houston Public Works - $74,941.32 - Enterprise Fund
5. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for Emergency Purchase of a Communication System Upgrade for Houston Public Works, awarded to AUTOMATION NATION, INC – Enterprise Fund
6. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $4,011,000.00 for Emergency Water Valve Support for Waterline Repairs for Houston Public Works, awarded to HYDROMAX USA, LLC - Enterprise Fund
7. AMEND MOTION #2021-0680, 12/15/2021, as amended by Motion #2022-0318, 6/15/2022, TO INCREASE spending authority for purchase of Heavy-Duty Cab and Chassis Mounted with Truck Bodies through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works, awarded to HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER, INC - $64,982.00 - Special Revenue Fund
8. AMEND MOTION #2019-0444, 9/4/2019, as amended by MOTION #2022-0222, 4/27/2022. TO INCREASE spending authority for purchase of Session Initiation Protocol Telecommunication Services through the Texas Department of Information Resources for Houston Information Technology Services, awarded to VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES, INC - $2,566,203.74 - Central Service Revolving Fund
9. AMEND MOTION #2022-0585, 11/30/2022 TO INCREASE spending authority for purchase of Telecommunication Services through the Texas Department of Information Resources for Houston Information Technology Services, awarded to TEX-AN vendor TEXAS AGENCY NETWORK GENERATION - $5,309,871.14 - Central Service Revolving Fund
10. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $9,853,788.00 for purchase of Wired Line Telecommunication Services through the Texas Department of Information Resources for Houston Information Technology Services, awarded to TEX-AN vendor AT&T CORP - Central Service Revolving Fund
11. AMEND MOTION #2020-0050, 2/5/2020, TO INCREASE spending authority for sole source purchase of Tariffed Telecommunication Services for Houston Information Technology Services, awarded to SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY dba AT&T CORPORATION - $729,300.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 12
12. RESOLUTION authorizing Houston Public Works Department to submit a Project Application to HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 4 for the Catalina Area Drainage and Paving Project and making other provisions and findings related to the subject - DISTRICT F - THOMAS
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 13 through 42
13. ORDINANCE providing for the continuation of appropriations for the support of the City Government pursuant to the requirements of Article VIa, Section 1 of the City Charter; authorizing certain transfers; making other provisions related to the subject; containing a repealer and a severability clause
14. ORDINANCE related to the Fiscal Affairs of the City; approving the Annual Budgets of the City of Houston, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2024, including provisions for future adjustment to certain fund balances; making various amendments to the proposed budgets; authorizing certain transfers; re-designating a cash reserve in the fund balance; establishing a cost for copies of the budget; making other provisions related to the subject; making certain findings related thereto; providing a repealing clause; providing for severability
15. ORDINANCE ratifying the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Budgets raising more revenue from Ad Valorem (Property) Taxes due to increased property valuations and the addition of property to the tax roll than in Fiscal Year 2023; setting an effective date
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 14 above
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing payment to HOUSTON RECOVERY CENTER LGC for full Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Expenses pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and HOUSTON RECOVERY CENTER LGC - $1,810,050.00 - General Fund
This item should only be considered after passage of item 14 above
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing payment to HOUSTON FORENSIC SCIENCE CENTER, INC, for full Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Expenses pursuant to the first Interlocal Agreement between the City and HOUSTON FORENSIC SCIENCE CENTER, INC - $28,508,208.00 - General Fund
This item should only be considered after passage of item 14 above
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amendment No. 2 to a Lease and Development Agreement between the City of Houston, Texas and AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC providing an Expansion Option and Term Extensions related to its Centurion Lounge in Terminal D of George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an Electronic Grant Application for and acceptance of grant funds through the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) for the City’s Immunization and Vaccines for Children Program Services Grant; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department (“Director”) to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an Electronic Grant Application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES for the Immunization State Grant; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the grant funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the grant and to extend the budget period
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing acceptance of a Grant Application and the acceptance of a Grant award from the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT for the Lead Based Hazard Reduction Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY on behalf of Harris County Public Health for a grant to support Substance Abuse Prevention Activities; approving the acceptance and disbursement of grant funds thereunder
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between City of Houston and HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP to provide representation of the City in Various Condemnation Matters; a maximum contract amount - $275,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between City of Houston and BAKER WOTRING LLP for Legal Representation of the City in matters related to a United States Environmental Protection Agency Consent Decree; establishing a maximum contract amount - $768,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
25. ORDINANCE awarding contract to ONCORE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, LLC for Medical Waste Removal and Disposal Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount – 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $790,520.00 - General and Enterprise Funds
26. ORDINANCE awarding contract to GAMMA WASTE SYSTEMS, LLC for Medical Waste Removal and Disposal Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 years with 2 one-year options - $1,183,500.00 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing restated and amended Power Purchase Agreement (Contract No. 4600013519/C76516) between City of Houston, SOLAIREHOLMAN 1 LLC, and RELIANT ENERGY RETAIL SERVICES LLC for Installed Capacity, Energy and Environmental Attributes (previously approved by Ordinance No. 2015-1120) to restate and clarify certain terms and conditions
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to agreement (Contract No. 4600016083) between the City of Houston and RELIANT ENERGY RETAIL SERVICES, LLC for the supply of electricity and related services for the City of Houston (previously approved by Ordinance No. 2020-341) to amend certain terms and conditions relating to pricing for the supply of electricity and related services
29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS for design and construction of a three-span Pedestrian & Bike Bridge over Brays Bayou from N. Braeswood Boulevard to S. Braeswood Boulevard - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and K - CASTEX-TATUM
30. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 900 block of Ridge Street, between Michaux and Julian Streets 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 renewing the establishment of the north side of the 1000 block of Euclid Street, south side of the 1000 block of Woodland Street, between Norhill Boulevard and Michaux Street, and the east side of the 3000-3100 block of Norhill Boulevard, between Bayland Avenue and Euclid Street within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Requirement Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
32. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the east and west sides of the 600 and 700 block of Cortlandt Street, between White Oak Drive and East 8th Street within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Requirement Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
33. ORDINANCE establishing the west side of the 5300 block of Calhoun Road, between Riverside Tree Park Lane and North Roseneath Drive, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Building Line Block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances Houston, Texas - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
34. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 1.0243 acres of land to BAMMEL MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT , for inclusion in its district 35. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 426.7 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 570C, for inclusion in its district
36. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 18.4732 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 92, for inclusion in its district
37. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to terminate the Advance Funding Agreement with City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation off the State System for Tiffany Drive Bridge at HCFCD Ditch (as approved by Ordinance No. 2020-0810) - DISTRICT K - CASTEX TATUM
38. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,098,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and CDM SMITH, INC for Work Order Engineering Services for 69th Street WWTP (Approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0473); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
39. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,356,643.55 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF, awarding contract to DG MEDINA CONSTRUCTION, LLC for On-Call Neighborhood Traffic Management Program #6; 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 services, CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF
40. ORDINANCE appropriating the sum of $4,010,265.00 out of the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF, awarding a Contract to TRAFFIC SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION, INC. for Traffic Signal Work Order FY23 #2; 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 CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF
41. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,751,323.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to DL GLOVER UTILITIES, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; 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 CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
42. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,565,905.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to VORTEX SERVICES, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; 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 CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency and testing services
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Martin 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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