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City of Houston City Council met Aug. 27 & 28.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 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 Thomas 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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RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 28th, 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 49
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 3
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of SANDY GAW as the Director of HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
2. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,247,631.32 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. 4 for Lift Station Renewal and Replacement - East Ten Park, Maxey Road, Mesa Drive, Westmont, & North Shore (as approved by Ordinance No. 2022- 0423); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery and testing services relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS E - FLICKINGER and I - MARTINEZ
3. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer Houston Public Worksfor approval of Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $2,069,172.69 for the Lift Station Renewal and Replacement - East Ten Park, Maxey Road, Mesa Drive, Westmont, North Shore on contract with BOYER, INC - DISTRICTS E - FLICKINGER and I - MARTINEZ
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 2 above ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 4 through 6
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of final contract amount of $23,448,956.75 and acceptance of work with J. E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for the Vehicle Maintenance Facility Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) (Project No. 740) - 0.76% over the original contract amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of final contract amount of $685,330.71 and acceptance of work on contract with INTEX UNITED, INC for the Terminal A Wayfinding and Signage Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) (Project No. 762A) - 4.805% over the original contract amount and under the 10% contingency amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
6. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $10,056,705.49 and acceptance of work on contract with PERSONS SERVICES CORP. for Lift Station Renewal and Replacement - MacGregor Way #2, Eppes, Kellogg, Scott #2, Glengyle and WCID #73 Lift Stations - 3.67% over the original Contract Amount - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER and I - MARTINEZ
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 7 through 10
7. AMEND MOTION #2023-0284, 5/3/2023, TO INCREASE spending authority for Fuel Cards and related services from U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION through the Texas SmartBuy Purchasing Cooperative Program; extension of term from Sept. 1, 2024, through Feb. 28, 2025 for the Fleet Management Department - $4,886,878.40 - Fleet Management Fund
8. AIR FLITE, INC for Purchase of Schweizer/Sikorsky 269C Series Helicopter Replacement Parts Overhauls/Exchanges and Repair Services for the Houston Police Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,427,724.30 - General Fund
9. TELEDYNE FLIR SURVEILLANCE, INC for Purchase of Repair Services for a FLIR Dual Sensor Thermal Imaging System for the Houston Police Department - $88,410.40 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund
10. APROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $100,944.00 for a one-time purchase of T700U Dynamic Dilutions Calibrators for the Houston Health Department, awarded to TELEDYNE API, INC - Grant Fund
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBERS 11 through 14
11. RESOLUTION supporting the nomination of COUNCIL MEMBER MARTHA CASTEX-TATUM to the National League of Cities Board of Directors
12. RESOLUTION supporting the nomination of COUNCIL MEMBER ABBIE KAMIN as Vice Chair of the Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee and Vice Chair of the Large Cities Council of the National League of Cities
13. RESOLUTION approving the Issuance and Sale by Houston Housing Finance Corporation of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Alcott Village) Series 2024A and Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Alcott Village) Series 2024B - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
14. RESOLUTION approving the Issuance and Sale by Houston Housing Finance Corporation of Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (EMLI at Mesa Gardens) Series 2024 - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 15 through 49
15. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 44 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Tax Abatement; reauthorizing guidelines and criteria governing Tax Abatement Agreements; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing an effective date; providing for severability; containing a savings clause
16. ORDINANCE authorizing issuance of one or more Series of City of Houston, Texas Tax and Revenue Anticipations Notes, Series 2024 to provide for payment of Current Expenses of the City for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2025; prescribing terms and form thereof and authorizing the Finance Working Group to determine certain terms and conditions relating thereto; providing for payment of Principal thereof and Interest thereon; approving and authorizing Distribution of Preliminary Official Statement, and Official Notice of Sale to be used in connection with sale of the Notes; authorizing the Preparation and Distribution of an Official Statement; authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; and making other findings and provisions relating to such Notes and Matters Incident thereto; and declaring an emergency
17. ORDINANCE approving Supplemental Borrowing evidenced by City of Houston, Texas Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2024A to provide for payment of Current Expenses of the City for a portion of Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025; providing for payment of Principal of and Interest on such Notes; authorizing procedure for determining terms and conditions of such Notes; authorizing execution of Note Purchase Agreement; making other findings and provisions related to such Notes and Matters Incident thereto; and declaring an emergency
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Loan Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, BERING OMEGA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC, a Texas Non-Profit Corporation and HOUSTON AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC , a Texas Non Profit Corporation to include Restrictive Covenants, Deed of Trust; and Updating the Scope of Services - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Settlement Agreement between the City of Houston and QUALTRICS, LLC., pertaining to an Emergency Purchase Order for a COVID related platform for the Houston Health Department
20. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,393,000.00 out of FY25 Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the Next Generation Network Project for the Houston Information Technology Services
21. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,500,000.00 out of FY25 Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the Public Safety Radio Replacement Project for the Houston Information Technology Services
22. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,417,000.00 out of FY25 Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for Network Refresh Project for the Houston Information Technology Services
23. ORDINANCE appropriating $400,000.00 from FY25 Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the Planned HTV Network Integration Project for Houston Information Technology Services
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing execution of Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnification Agreement between MOISES LOPEZ and City of Houston to settle a lawsuit - $70,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Lease Agreement between 10039 BISSONNET, LP, as Landlord, and the City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, for approximately 3,880 square feet of space at 10039 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77036, as site for the Houston Health Department’s Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Purchase Sale Agreement between the City of Houston, Texas, as Seller, and HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, as Buyer for the property located at 0 Burnett Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas; approving a Special Warranty Deed - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
27. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $25,674.08 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund, previously appropriated for Materials Testing Services; and appropriating $25,674.08 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund to Construction Manager At Risk Contract with SPAWGLASS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION for the new Westbury Library - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment between City of Houston and CLEAN EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC, formerly STERICYCLE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC (Approved by Ordinance No. 2019-0633 passed on August 21, 2019) for Hazardous Material Clean-up and Disposal Services for the Houston Police Department
29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Professional Services Contract between City of Houston and CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC for Water Rights and Water Resource Management Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with 1 one-year option - $400,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE in support of the Solid Waste Management Department’s Composting and Food Waste Reduction Grant Pilot Project eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Department Director to act as the City's representative in the application process, to electronically apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to electronically apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY for Transfer of Ownership of a Police Helicopter for the Houston Police Department
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreements to reimburse ALDINE I.S.D., ALIEF I.S.D., AMIGOS POR VIDA, ANNUNCIATION ORTHODOX, CLEAR CREEK I.S.D., FORT BEND I.S.D., GALENA PARK I.S.D., HOUSTON I.S.D., HUFFMAN I.S.D., KATY I.S.D., PASADENA I.S.D., PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL, RIVER OAKS BAPTIST, SPRING BRANCH I.S.D., ST. ANNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL, ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL, and ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL for payment of School Crossing Guards from Child Safety Fund - 5 Years
33. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 2529 Stanmore Drive, Houston, TX 77019 and also known as “The Frank A. Watts House” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a landmark; containing findings and other provisions related to the foregoing subject; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
34. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 3363 San Felipe Street, Houston, TX 77019 and also known as “Menil House” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Landmark; containing findings and other provisions related to the foregoing subject; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
35. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 1703 West Street, Houston, TX 77026 and also known as “The Alexander Z. and Julia C. Hester House” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Protected Landmark; containing findings and other provisions related to the foregoing subject; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
36. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 7506 North Main Street, Houston, TX 77022 and also known as “Concord Missionary Baptist Church” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Protected Landmark; containing findings and other provisions related to the foregoing subject; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
37. ORDINANCE designating the property municipally known as 1230 Houston Avenue, Houston, TX 77007, and also known as “Knapp Chevrolet Building” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Protected Landmark; containing findings and other provisions related to the foregoing subject; providing for a penalty - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
38. ORDINANCE establishing portions of Woodland Terrace and Woodland Heights Subdivision, 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 - CASTILLO
39. ORDINANCE establishing the south side of the 800 Block of Pecore Street, between Watson Street and Julian 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 - CASTILLO
40. ORDINANCE establishing the east and west sides of the 4400-4500 Blocks of Edison Street, between Weiss and Frawley 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 - CASTILLO
41. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Cost Sharing Agreement between NORTH HARRIS COUNTY REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY and City of Houston for Hardy Water Line Project - $41,244.82 -Enterprise Fund
42. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fourth amendment to Water Supply Contract between City of Houston and CITY OF HUMBLE (Approved by Ordinance No. 1997-1136, as amended) to add a second connection point between City of Houston and City of Humble
43. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,273,124.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and AMANI ENGINEERING, INC for Capacity Remedial Measures Plan (CRMP) CIP Package 5 - Sanitary Sewer Improvements Upstream of Eddington Lift Station; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
44. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,485,182.05 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and BINKLEY & BARFIELD, INC for Lift Station Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Design FEMA – Kingwood Place South Lift Station, Golden Bear Lift Station, Deer Springs Lift Station, AG Farm Lift Station, Golf Course Lift Station, Trail Tree Lift Station; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
45. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-587, passed second reading August 21, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to AMERICAN COMBAT CANS 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
46. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-588, passed second reading August 21, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to FRONTIER WASTE TEXAS HOLDCO 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
47. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-589, passed second reading August 21, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to K & S CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
48. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-590, passed second reading August 21, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to THE OUTHOUSE BOYS 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
49. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-591, passed second reading August 21, 2024 ORDINANCE granting to STERICYCLE, INC, a Delaware 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 50 through 52
50. MOTION by Council Member Peck/Seconded by Council Member Thomas to adopt recommendation from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,726,593.65 and acceptance of work on contract with PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Cured-In-Place Pipe Method (LDS) - 4.77% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount (4258-76) - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and G - HUFFMAN
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD
This was Item 6 on Agenda or August 21, 2024
51. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE for Emergency Medical Services Educational Training to Paramedics of the Houston Fire Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $4,855,550.00 - General Fund
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS
This was Item 33 on Agenda or August 21, 2024
52. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 589, containing approximately 177.5513 acres of land, within the City of Houston, Texas; authorizing the district to issue bonds, subject to certain conditions - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACKSON
This was Item 53 on Agenda of August 21, 2024
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Jackson 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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