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City of Houston City Council met Oct. 8 & 9.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, October 8, 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 Alcorn 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 SP10-08-2024
RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 9th, 2024 - 9:00 A. M.
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
MAYOR'S REPORT
ELECTRONIC OPENINGS
APPROXIMATELY 10:30 A. M .
Announcement by City Controller of the results of the electronic auction-style bidding for the sale in the amount not to exceed $232,000,000.00 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2024
1. MOTION authorizing the Mayor and City Controller to award the sale of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2024 (the “Notes”) in an aggregate amount not to exceed $232 million (maximum allowable) and take any other action required related to the issuance of the Notes, including ratification and confirmation of the use of the Preliminary Official Statement provided to prospective bidders in connection with the offering for sale of the Notes and approval of the preparation and distribution of the Official Statement
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 41
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBER 2
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals as Non-Voting Advisory Members to the HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
TWILA CARTER, Council Member At-Large 3
JOAQUIN MARTINEZ, Council Member District I
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 3 and 4
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of final contract amount of $50,114,661.80 and acceptance of work on contract with MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for the Terminal D Renovations Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) (Project No. 500N) - 1.29% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,946,837.33 and acceptance of work on contract with GRAVA LLC for FY2022 Street & Drainage Rehabilitation Contract #2 - 1.33% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM
PURCHASING and TABULATION of BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 15
5. ALLIED BREATHING AIR, LLC. for Purchase of Breathing Air Compressor for Houston Fire Department - $58,031.98 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund
6. POLARIS SALES, INC for Purchase of Electric Utility Carts through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $78,534.56 - Enterprise Fund
7. WAUKESHA-PEARCE INDUSTRIES, LLC, GENSERVE, LLC dba LJ POWER, INC, and CENTRAL TEXAS HEAVY EQUIPMENT CO. dba CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT for Mobile Generators through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $1,958,496.00 - Enterprise Fund
8. RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF TEXAS, LP for Purchase of Heavy-Duty Trucks through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program and CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $2,368,628.00 - Enterprise and Other Funds
9. AMEND MOTION #2024-0404, 5/22/2024, TO INCREASE the spending authority from $580,000.00 to $1,350,000.00 and to expand the scope of work for City-wide Enterprise Assessment Consulting Services with ERNST& YOUNG through a Cooperative Contract with Omnia Partners for the Mayor’s Office and Finance Department - $770,000.00 - General and Enterprise Funds
10. METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALIST, INC f o r Purchase of Fire Rescue Truck for Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $1,446,998.00 - Grant Fund
11. SAFE BOATS INTERNATIONAL, LLC. sole source supplier of SAFE Boat Refurbishment Services for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security, on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $293,946.70 - Grant Fund
12. THE CNA CORPORATION for Purchase of Consulting and Assessment Services through the H-GAC Buy Cooperative for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security - $84,953.70 - Grant Fund
13. APPROVE spending authority for Water Meters and Repair Parts from ACCURATE UTILITY SUPPLY, LLC. through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with BuyBoard for Houston Public Works - 2 Months with 2 one year options - $15,198,145.21 - Enterprise Fund
14. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,900,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an appropriation to support the issuance of Emergency Purchase Order for Emergency Repairs to a Sanitary Sewer Line for Houston Public Works - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and D - EVANS SHABAZZ
15. AMEND MOTION #2024-0281, TO INCREASE the spending authority from $4,400,000.00 to $7,300,000.00 for additional Repairs to a Sanitary Sewer Line for Houston Public Works and awarded to PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC - $2,900,000.00 - Enterprise Fund Should only be considered after passage of item 14 above RESOLUTIONS - NUMBERS 16 through 18
16. RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Houston, Texas, nominating MELISSA MEISGEIER NORIEGA to be placed on the ballot for an appointed position on the Board of Directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District
17. RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of a Letter of Approval to ELITE MEDICAL RESPONSE MANAGEMENT, INC pursuant to Section 773.0573 of the Texas Health and Safety Code
18. RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of a Letter of Approval to OMNI EMS INCORPORATED pursuant to Section 773.0573 of the Texas Health and Safety Code
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 19 through 41
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an amendment to Loan Agreement between City of Houston and COLE KLEIN BUILDERS, LLC to increase Uptown TIRZ Series 2021 Affordable Homes Funds for the construction of Sanitary Sewer Line - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
20. ORDINANCE authorizing acceptance of award of $400,342.00 in State of Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds and approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS for the administration of a FY 2025 Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program to address Youth Homelessness
21. ORDINANCE authorizing acceptance of award of $1,153,871.00 in State of Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds and approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS for the administration of FY 2025 Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program
22. ORDINANCE appropriating $9,998,480.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund, awarding Construction Contract to GONZALEZ GROUP, LP for Terminal A Restrooms Upgrade Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) (Project 1009); 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 construction services, materials engineering & testing, and contingency relating to Terminal A Restrooms Upgrade Project financed by the Airports Improvement Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between City of Houston and HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP to provide Legal Services; establishing a maximum contract amount - $172,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund
24. ORDINANCE approving and awarding Contract between City of Houston and BOYER, INC for Electrical Maintenance, Repair, Automation Support, and Technical Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $25,477,455.00 - Enterprise Fund
25. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2019-857 to increase maximum contract amount for agreement between City of Houston and ALWAYS IN SEASON DECORATING SERVICES, INC for Seasonal Interior Design Services for the Houston Airport System - $158,258.98 - Enterprise Fund
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,000,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge and $14,054,610.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to contract between City of Houston and SENSUS USA, INC for installation of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure System for Houston Public Works (as approved by Ordinance No. 2020-0992)
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $99,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund; and approving First Amendment between the City of Houston and RESTOCON CORPORATION for the City Hall Annex Garage Waterproofing Project - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
28. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of LAKE HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (LAKE HOUSTON ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
29. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS; approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025- 2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS F - THOMAS and J - POLLARD
30. ORDINANCE relating to the fiscal affairs of HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for acceptance of Grant Funds through the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION for the FY25 General Victim Assistance Grant Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department (“Police Chief”) 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
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES for FY2025 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Catalytic Converter Grant; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police 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, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period
33. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-0867 to increase maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to existing contract with HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION for CASE for Kids Program
34. ORDINANCE establishing the north side of the 400 Block of Byrne Street, between Helen and Florence 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
35. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 468.48 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 158, for inclusion in its district
36. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the public improvement project known as the Hirsch: Laura Koppe to Crosstimbers
Paving and Drainage Improvements Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to one parcel of land required for the project and situated in the William P. Harris & Robert Willson survey, Abstract No. 32, in Harris County, Texas, said parcel of land being located along Hirsch Road in the City of Houston, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for relocation assistance, appraisal fees, title policies/services, recording fees, court costs, and expert witness fees in connection with the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to one parcel of land required for the Project - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
37. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a 20 foot-wide storm sewer easement, being out of and a part of Restricted Reserve “B,” Wells Fargo Waugh, situated in the Obediance Smith League, Abstract No. 696, Harris County, Texas; abandoning said easement to the abutting property owner, in consideration of its payment to the City in the amount of $209,633.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
38. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the public improvement project known as the 315 Coveview Roadside Ditch Improvements Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to one parcel of land required for the project and situated in the F. Rankin Survey, Abstract No. 57, Harris County, Texas, and being Situated on Fairlake Lane near Covecrest Drive in the City of Houston, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for relocation assistance, appraisal fees, title policies/services, recording fees, court costs, and expert witness fees in connection with the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to one parcel of land required for the project
39. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,360,742.18 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and PAPE DAWSON CONSULTING ENGINEERS, LLC for Lift Station Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Design FEMA-CD (Woodland Ridge Lift Station, Ben’s Branch Lift Station, Elmwood Hills Lift Station, Trail River Lift Station, Forest Shores Lift Station, Riverlawn 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
40. ORDINANCE appropriating $11,103,311.10 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and GARVER, LLC for Cedar Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements and Expansion; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
41. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,800.000.00 out of Contributed Capital Projects Fund and $848,075.55 from METRO Projects Construction - DDSRF; awarding Contract to TIKON GROUP, INC for Sidewalk Program (PKG. 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 testing services and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Contributed Capital Projects Fund and the METRO Projects Construction - DDSRF
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
42. RECOMMENDATION from the Mayor and Director of Finance to place the proposed tax rate of $0.519190 on each $100 of taxable value, which is the same as last year's tax rate on the October 16 agenda. Publication of the proposed tax rate will be October 11, 2024.
MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 43
43. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HARRIS COUNTY-HARRIS COUNTY SPORTS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire August 31, 2026:
Position One - CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT, appointment
Position Two - NOMAAN K. HUSAIN, reappointment
Position Three - JOHN ARNOLD, appointment
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD
This was item 1 on agenda of October 2, 2024
PROPOSITION A COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM - NUMBER 44
44. RECOMMENDATION to place a proposed tax rate of $0.55160 on each $100 of taxable value on the October 16, 2024 agenda with adoption of such a tax rate expected to result in an increase of the City's ad valorem tax revenues for the current fiscal year in an amount greater than five percent more than the ad valorem property tax revenues collected during the immediately preceding fiscal year.
HEARING DATE - OCTOBER 16, 2024- 9:00 AM
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Peck 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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