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City of Houston City Council met March 5 & 6.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, March 5, 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 Castillo
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 SP03-05-2024
RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 6, 2024 - 9:00 A. M.
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
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
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 51
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 1
1. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,863,954.02 and acceptance of work on contract with PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL for Small and Large Diameter Waterline Valve Replacement Project - 4.68% over the original contract amount (WA11284)
PROPERTY - NUMBER 2 and 3
2. 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. KOSMOS WEBSTER LLC et al.; Cause No. 1206893 for 42- Inch Waterline from Clear Lake City Water Authority Plant No. 3 to League City Booster Pump Station Project, Parcels AY22-022, KY22-027, and TCY22-011 - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
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. SYNDICATE LAND, LTD, et al.; Cause No. 1201133 for 24- Inch Waterline along Highway 3 Project, Parcels KY20-167, KY20-168, TCY21-008 and TCY21-009 - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 4 through 16
4. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $1,301,771.25 for Purchase of Automotive Shop Equipment through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for the Fleet Management Department, on award to TEXAS PRIDE MARKETING - Fleet Management Fund
5. SILSBEE FORD - $490,162.50 and METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALISTS, INC - $11,574,882.00, for Purchase of Fire Trucks and Apparatus through the Cooperative Purchasing Programs with The Interlocal Purchasing System (“TIPS”) and Sourcewell for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Fire Department
6. HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER, INC for Purchase of Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks through the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $6,307,992.00 - Enterprise and Special Revenue Funds
7. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES – HOUSTON, LLC dba CHASTANG FORD for Purchase of Hybrid Pickup Trucks through the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative HGAC for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $6,983,270.00 - Enterprise and Other Funds
8. AFMA, INC dba CORE OFFICE INTERIORS for Purchase of various Furniture Items for a newly leased space through the Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative for the General Services Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $214,549.29 - Project Cost Recovery Fund
9. BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC - $730,000.00 and LIFE ASSIST, INC - $400,000.00 for approval of spending authority in an amount not to exceed $1,130,000.00 for Purchase of Medical Supplies through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative for the Houston Health Department - General and Grant Funds
10. EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. for Purchase of the supply of Liquid Calcium Nitrate for Houston Public Works - 5 Years - $4,879,108.80 - Enterprise Fund
11. PATRICIA TECH SUPPLY AND SERVICE for Purchase of a Sludge Grinder for Houston Public Works - $35,933.60 - Enterprise Fund
12. FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY, LLC. for Purchase of Laboratory Equipment through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Omnia Partners, Public Sector for Houston Public Works - $419,665.07 - Enterprise Fund
13. TECHNICAL LABORATORY SYSTEMS, INC for sole source purchase of an Extended Warranty for Simulator Chairs for Houston Public Works - $152,180.00 - Enterprise and Other Funds
14. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $6,500,000.00 for Purchase of Water Meter Services through the Texas Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative for Houston Public Works, awarded to BERMEX, INC - 22 Months - Enterprise Fund
15. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for Advertisements Services for Houston Public Works, awarded to HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL - 1 Year - Project Cost Recovery Fund
16. TRAFFIC SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION, INC for Emergency Repairs to Traffic Signals for Houston Public Works - $487,500.00 - Special Revenue Fund - DISTRICTS E - FLICKINGER; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 17
17. RESOLUTION authorizing four Grant Applications to HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT #2 PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS by Houston Public Works Department; declaring the City’s eligibility for such grants; authorizing the Director of Houston Public Works Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, with the authority to accept the grant and expend the grant funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the grants
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 18 through 51
18. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XVI, CHAPTER 40, CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, by adding an area within and surrounding Riverside Terrace between South Freeway, Columbia Tap Trail, Blodgett Street and South MacGregor Way as a Designated Area covered by such Article - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON providing Emergency Solutions Grants Funds and Community Development Block Grant Funds for Rapid Rehousing Case Management and Navigation Services to households at risk or experiencing homelessness - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
20. ORDINANCE appropriating $150,000,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund for Memorandum of Agreement between City of Houston and UNITED AIRLINES, INC. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH)
21. ORDINANCE appropriating $16,000,000.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund and approving and authorizing Design-Build Contract between City of Houston and TEXAS STERLING-BANICKI JV, LLC, for Taxiway L and Runway 4-22 Shoulders Phase 1 Construction at Ellington Airport (EFD), Project No. 707; providing funding for Design, Pre-Construction Services, Enabling Work and Early Release Packages and contingencies - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
22. ORDINANCE appropriating $293,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the planned Purchase and Equipment Upgrade of Public Safety Radio Tower Antenna Replacement Project for Houston Information Technology Services
23. ORDINANCE appropriating $120,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the planned Purchase and Equipment Upgrade of Public Safety Radio Tower Lighting Project for Houston Information Technology Services
24. ORDINANCE appropriating $259,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the FY24 Master Data Management Project for the Houston Information Technology Services
25. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021-0685 (Passed on August 11, 2021) to increase maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and L.J. POWER, INC for Maintenance, Repair, and Testing of Emergency Power Units for Various Departments
26. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021-0974 as amended by Ordinance No. 2023-134 to increase maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and RUBICON GLOBAL, LLC for Automated Vehicle Tracking, Routing, and Performance Management System for the Solid Waste Management Department - $859,996.80 - General Fund
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract for Vehicle Towing and Storage Services between City and MILAM STREET AUTO STORAGE, INC, for the Administration Regulatory Affairs Department
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and INFAX, INC, for Flight Information Display Systems for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount – 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $2,340,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Interlocal Agreement (previously approved by Ordinance No. 2023-234) between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY for construction and operation of the Joint Processing Center
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for and acceptance of Grant Funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FY2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Traffic Safety 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
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for and acceptance of Grant Funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FY2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Commercial Motor Vehicle Traffic Safety 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
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Services Contract between City of Houston and BAKER WOTRING, LLP for Legal Representation of City matters related to the United States Environmental Protection Agency Consent Decree; and amending Ordinance No. 2023-408 to increase the maximum amount - $2,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
33. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a 200 square-foot sanitary sewer easement, out of and a part of lot 23 of Highland Park Addition, situated in the John Austin Survey, Abstract No. A-1; abandoning said street easement to KENSINGTON MONTGOMERY, LLC, the abutting property owner, in consideration of its payment to the City in the amount of $9,000.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
34. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Waste Disposal Contract between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 119 to increase the term of the contract
35. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Untreated Water Supply Contract between City of Houston and NRG TEXAS POWER to increase the contract quantity
36. ORDINANCE appropriating $44,100.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC for Wastewater Facility Consolidation Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
37. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City of Houston and SOWELLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, LLC (as approved by Ordinance No. 2023-0640)
38. ORDINANCE appropriating $9,006,486.90 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to RESICOM, INC for FM Renewal & Replacement of Hempstead #1 LS Water Control & Improvement District (WCID #28) Lift Station ; 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
39. ORDINANCE appropriating $13,954,957.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge and $7,433,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for Arlington Heights Area Drainage Improvements Subproject 1; 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 Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge and the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, construction management, and testing services - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
40. ORDINANCE awarding contract to GRAVA, LLC. for Asphalt Overlay Services; 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 contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Operating Fund; providing a maximum contract amount
41. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,000,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund; awarding contract to DL GLOVER UTILITIES, LLC for FY2024 Ditch Re-Establishment Work Order Contract #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 a maximum contract amount - $1,000,000.00 - Stormwater Fund
42. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-97, passed first reading February 28, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to A. JJ WASTE LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - SECOND READING
43. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-98, passed first reading February 28, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to CHIEF SOLUTIONS INC, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - SECOND READING
44. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-99, passed first reading February 28, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to CIMA SERVICES LP, a Texas Limited Partnership, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - SECOND READING
45. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-100, passed first reading February 28, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to ECUBE LABS CO., a Foreign Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - SECOND READING
46. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-101, passed first reading February 28, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to E. Z. WASTE, INC, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - SECOND READING
47. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-102, passed first reading February 28, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to HOUSTON WINDOW CLEANING COMPANY, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - SECOND READING
48. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-103, passed first reading February 28, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to INLAND ENVIRONMENTS, LTD., a Texas Limited Partnership, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - SECOND READING
49. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-104, passed first reading February 28, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to KSP ENVIRONMENTAL LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - SECOND READING
50. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-105, passed first reading February 28, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - SECOND READING
51. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-106, passed first reading February 28, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to TEXAS PORTABLE RESTROOMS, LLC, Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions - SECOND READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 52
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
52. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE to provide a Resolution of No Objection for the 4% Housing Tax Credit for the following applicants:
TRINITY EAST VILLAGE 2709 ST. CHARLES DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ.
MEADOWBROOK PLAZA 600 E. LITTLE YORK DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
YALE VILLAGE 673 YALE DISTRICT H - CASTILLO SUGGESTED HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - MARCH 20, 2024
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 53 and 54
53. ORDINANCE making certain findings related to the conveyance of easement of approximately 0.3447 acre of land located at the corner of Little York Street and Wayside Drive and within the city of Houston’s Trotter Park; authorizing and approving the conveyance of easement to West Harris County Regional Water Authority
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACKSON
This was Item 2 on Agenda of February 28, 2024
54. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Peck to adopt recommendation on award to BUBBLE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES, INC for Purchase of Human Portable Radiation Backpack Detectors and Accessories for the Public Safety and Homeland Security 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $3,999,890.00 - Grant Fund
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HUFFMAN
This was Item 15 on Agenda of February 28, 2024
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Plummer 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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