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City of Houston City Council will meet Feb. 13 & 14.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act the agenda is posted for public information, at all times, for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting on the bulletin board located on the exterior wall of the City Hall building at 901 Bagby.
The agenda may be accessed via the Internet at http://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/. Copies of the agenda are available in the Office of the City Secretary in the City Hall Annex, Public Level at no charge. To receive the agenda by mail, send check or money order for $52.00 for a one year subscription, made payable to the City of Houston to the attention of the City Secretary, P.O. Box 1562, Houston, Texas 77251.
To reserve time to appear before Council call 832-393-1100, or email us at speakers@houstontx.gov or weather permitting you may come to the Office of the City Secretary, City Hall Annex, Public Level by 3:00 pm the Monday before Public Session.
NOTE: If a translator is required, please advise when reserving time to speak
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 1:30 PM City Hall, 2nd Floor
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.
NOTE: If a translator is required, please advise when reserving time to speak SP02-13-2024
RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - 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 37
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 3
1. RECOMMENDATION from Fire Chief for Extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Firefighter/EMT DONAVIN APIAG beginning February 5, 2024 through February 4, 2025 - $21,661.22 - General Fund
2. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,298,460.62 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to the contract between the City of Houston and BOYER, INC for Change Order No. 3 for Westridge Regional Lift Station Construction and Abandonment of Kirby No. 1, Westridge and Main Street Lift Stations; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT K - CASTEX TATUM
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval ofChange Order No. 3 in the amount of $1,236,629.16, awarded to BOYER, INC for Westridge Regional Lift Station Construction and Abandonment of Kirby No.1, Westridge and Main Street Lift Stations - 3.88% above the original contract amount - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 2 above ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 4 through 8
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $24,913,578.45 and acceptance of work on contract with J.T. VAUGHN CONSTRUCTION, LLC for the Houston Health Department (HHD) Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center - 4.37% over the original construction amount - DISTRICT D - EVANS SHABAZZ
5. RECCOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $3,262,925.20 and acceptance of work on the design/build contract with TIMES CONSTRUCTION, INC, for the Houston Health Department (HHD) Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center Renovation - 8.71% over the original contract amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,118,738.55 and acceptance of work on contract with GRAVA, LLC for FY2021 Roadway Rehabilitation Package #3 - 0.89% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; G - HUFFMAN; I - MARTINEZ and J - POLLARD
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,919,618.90 and acceptance of work on contract with MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES LTD. for FY2022 Citywide Asphalt Overlay Package #2 - 2.68% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN and I - MARTINEZ
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $9,758,400.50 and acceptance of work on contract with TOTAL CONTRACTING LIMITED for Magnolia Park Sec. 2 Area Drainage and Paving Phase 1A - 1.11% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 9 through 22
9. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES HOUSTON LLC dba CHASTANG FORD for Purchase of two Ford F-250 ¾ Ton Trucks through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Administration and Regulatory Affairs - $91,440.00 - Contributed Capital Project Fund
10. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES HOUSTON LLC dba CHASTANG FORD for Purchase of Ford F-350 1-Ton Utility Fuel Trucks and Ford F-250 Troubleshooting Response Unit Trucks through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Fleet Management Department - $427,280.00 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated and Other Funds
11. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES HOUSTON LLC dba CHASTANG FORD for Purchase of one High Roof Cargo Van through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $52,259.00 - General and Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Funds
12. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES HOUSTON LLC dba CHASTANG FORD for Purchase of Ford F-350 4X4 Dually Truck through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $64,844.00 - General Fund
13. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES HOUSTON LLC dba CHASTANG FORD for Purchase of Ford F-450 1-Ton 4x4 Crew Cab Pickup Truck through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $72,942.00 - General and Grant Funds
14. SILSBEE FORD for Purchase of Four Ford 350 Transit 15 Passenger Vans through the Texas Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $217,704.00 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated and Other Funds
15. SILSBEE FORD for Purchase of Ford F150 Police Pursuit Vehicles through the Cooperative Purchasing Program with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $492,682.50 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund
16. CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET for Purchase of Chevrolet Malibu LS Sedans through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $192,550.00 - General and Grant Funds
17. EVANS CONSOLES INCORPORATED for Purchase of Single Position 911 Dispatch Consoles through the Cooperative Purchasing Program with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Houston Police Department - $59,807.71 - Grant Fund
18. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $250,000.00 for Emergency Repair of Groundwater Well Motors for Houston Public Works, awarded to NORTH SIDE ELECTRIC MOTORS - Enterprise Fund
19. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $430,650.63 for Emergency Transfer Pump Repair for Houston Public Works, awarded to NORTHSTAR ELECTRIC & SUPPLY - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
20. HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for approval of payment for Emergency Repair and Restoration Services for Houston Public Works - $977,374.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
21. PATRICIA TECH SUPPLY AND SERVICE for Purchase of Asphalt Cleaner for Houston Public Works - $22,961.44 - Special Revenue Fund
22. ROB MAC INDUSTRIES for Purchase of Silica Sand for Houston Public Works - $16,666.80 - Enterprise Fund
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBERS 23 through 26
23. RESOLUTION confirming support for proposed development of certain properties as Affordable Rental Housing, each located in the City of Houston, Texas, and submittal of applications for Housing Tax Credits for such developments
24. RESOLUTION confirming support for proposed development of certain properties as Affordable Rental Housing, each located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas or having been annexed into the City of Houston only for Limited Purposes, and the submittal of applications for Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for such developments
25. RESOLUTION confirming support for proposed development as Affordable Rental Housing of one or more properties which are subject to the Two Mile Same Year Rule, each located in the City of Houston, Texas, and the submittal of applications for Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for such developments; allowing the construction of such developments; and authorizing the allocation of Tax Credits to such developments
26. RESOLUTION confirming support for proposed development as Affordable Rental Housing of one or more properties, each of which is located in the City of Houston, Texas and within a census tract that has a poverty rate above 40% for individuals; allowing construction of such properties; supporting the submittal of applications for Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for such developments; and authorizing the allocation of Tax Credits to such developments
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 27 through 37
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston and ROBERT WILLETT; to settle a lawsuit - $88,000 - Property and Casualty Fund
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $500,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for Purchase of Temporary Mobile Restroom and Shower Trailers for the General Services Department
29. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-0346 (Passed on April 25, 2018) to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and DORI H. HERTEL dba D-J VETS for Veterinary Services for Mounted Patrol Horses of the Houston Police Department - $96,485.00 - General Fund
30. ORDINANCE awarding contract to BAYSIDE PRINTING COMPANY INC, for Prepress, Printing, and Bindery Services for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department; providing a maximum contract amount - $7,497,917.67 - Central Service Revolving Fund
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and STAR SERVICE, INC, dba STAR SERVICE, INC OF HOUSTON, for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Replacement Services through Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Harris County Department of Education for the General Services Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $25,000,000.00 - Maintenance, Renewal and Replacement Fund
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and THE BRANDT COMPANIES, LLC, for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Replacement Services through Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Harris County Department of Education for the General Services Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $25,000,000.00 - Maintenance, Renewal and Replacement Fund
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,500,800.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and MBROH ENGINEERING, INC for Keegans Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $787,500.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge as additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and BGE, INC for FY23 Local Drainage Program Projects (Approved by Ordinance No. 2023-0298); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge
35. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,100,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge; and $440,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and ARREDONDO, ZEPEDA & BRUNZ, LLC for Drainage and Paving Rehabilitation Projects Contract #1; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge and the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax
36. ORDINANCE awarding contract to INDUSTRIAL TX CORP for Wastewater Process Unit Cleaning and Evaluation; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of 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 contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Operating Fund; providing a maximum contract amount - $7,003,804.50 - Enterprise Fund
37. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,400,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge, awarding contract to DL GLOVER UTILITIES, LLC for FY2024 Drainage Rehabilitation Stormwater Action Team (SWAT) Work Orders No. 1; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of 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 and 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 Martinez 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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