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City of Houston City Council met Oct. 15 & 16.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, October 15, 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 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 SP10-15-2024
RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 16th, 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 44
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 3
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of ROBERT “BOB” BOROCHOFF to Position One of the BOARD OF METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY, for an unexpired term ending April 7, 2026
2. RECOMMENDATION from Chief of Intergovernmental Relations for annual renewal of membership in the TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE - $103,925.00 - General Fund
3. TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION for payment for Annual Re-Certification Fees for Firefighters for Fire Department - $372,008.00 - General Fund
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 4 through 9
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of final contract amount of $1,484,138.50 and acceptance of work on contract with INTEX UNITED, INC for the Terminal A/B Garage Signage and Wayfinding Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) (Project No. 794A) - 10.35% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
5. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,915,407.15 and acceptance of work on contract with REDZONE ROBOTICS, INC for Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Inspection Using Robotic Technology - 2.12% over the original contract amount (4277-102) - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM
6. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, for approval of final contract amount of $4,953,028.74 and acceptance of work on contract with PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL for FY 2022 Local Drainage Program (LDP) Contract #3 - 0.94% under the original Contract Amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN and I - MARTINEZ
7. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $33,605,371.09 and acceptance of work on contract with FIVE COMPANIES, LLC for 108-Inch Water Line Along City Easements from Milner Road to Aldine Westfield Road - 9.15% under the original Contract Amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON 8. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, for approval of final contract amount of $2,224,260.39 and acceptance of work on contract with GRAVA LLC for Willow Meadow Lift Station Rehabilitation - 2.19% over the original Contract Amount - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
9. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, for approval of final contract amount of $4,056,333.74 and acceptance of work on contract with J. RIVAS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for FY 2022 Street & Drainage Rehabilitation Contract #3 - 1.41% over the original Contract Amount and under the 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ
PROPERTY - NUMBER 10
10. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Simon L. Kanaan and Melinda Gronauer, declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of a 25-foot-wide drainage easement, located east of Parsons Street within Lots 24 and 25, Block 1 within the Memorial Thicket Section One Subdivision, out of the Harris County Map
Records, Volume 224, Page 91. Parcel SY24-009 - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 11 through 15
11. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $297,013.02 for Purchase of Animal Enforcement Officer Trucks through the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department from CHASTANG ENTERPRISES HOUSTON, LLC dba CHASTANG FORD
12. DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC - $141,500.00, MUSTANG MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC - $1,014,342.72 and DEERE & COMPANY - $50,153.81 for Purchase of Earthmoving Equipment through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works
13. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $129,570.00 for Purchase of Survey Meter Kits for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security from RYANVISION, LLC - Grant Fund
14. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $100,000.00 for Consulting Services for the Brownfields Redevelopment Program for Houston Public Works with COMMUNITY LATTICE, LLC - 1 Year - Enterprise Fund
15. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $99,750.00 for Purchase of Water Meter Vaults for Houston Public Works from PARK ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT, LLC - Enterprise Fund
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBERS 16 through 18
16. RESOLUTION confirming approval of proposed development of ARIZA PARK ROW as Affordable Rental Housing located in City of Houston, Texas and being a development owned by Public Facility Corporation created and existing under Chapter 303 of the Texas Local Government Code and seeking Tax Exemption in accordance with Chapter 303 - DISTRICT A - PECK
17. RESOLUTION confirming approval of proposed development of OREM CIRCLE APARTMENTS as Affordable Rental Housing located in City of Houston, Texas and being a development owned by Public Facility Corporation created and existing under Chapter 303 of the Texas Local Government Code and seeking tax exemption in accordance with Chapter 303 - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
18. RESOLUTION confirming approval of proposed development of ALLORA MED CENTER ROW as Affordable Rental Housing located in City of Houston, Texas and being a development owned by Public Facility Corporation created and existing under Chapter 303 of the Texas Local Government Code and seeking Tax Exemption in accordance with Chapter 303 - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 19 through 44
19. ORDINANCE providing for the Assessment, Levying and Collection of Ad Valorem Taxes for the City of Houston, Texas for the Year 2024
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES to extend term of agreement and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for continuing administration and operation of Supportive Services Program offering childcare for families living with HIV - 1 Year - $140,273.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and the COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY to provide City of Houston General Funding for continued administration and operation of Housing Navigation Center - $3,500,000.00 - General Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Intercreditor Agreement and Subordination Agreement (CHDO Single-Family Home Development Program) between City of Houston and HEART OF HOUSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing sixth amendment to TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE (“GLO”) Contract No. 19-076-008-B357, the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery 2016 Flood Events (CDBG-DR16)
24. ORDINANCE appropriating $14,559,043.74 out of Airports Improvement Fund for IAH Skyway Automated People Mover System Operations and Maintenance Services Agreement between City of Houston and ALSTOM TRANSPORT USA INC - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
25. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-0705 (Passed on September 25, 2024) to amend maximum contract amount for Financial Advisory Services Agreement between City of Houston and MASTERSON ADVISORS, LLC. for the Finance Department
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to agreement between City of Houston and EVERBRIDGE, INC for Mass Notification System for Office of Emergency Management; amending Ordinance No. 2017-817 to increase maximum contract amount - 1 Year - $105,000.00 - Grant Fund
27. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2023-1041 to increase maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing Restated and Amended Agreement to existing contract with the HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT for the Collective Action for Youth Program to provide Credible Messenger Services - $2,000,000.00 - Community Health and Assessment Fund
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON on behalf of its College of Optometry for Optometry and Vision Services as part of the See to Succeed Initiative for the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - $525,000.00 - Essential Public Health Services Fund
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,900,000.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund; to replace existing Utility Service Entrance and Generators at the Westside Command Station for the Houston Police Department - DISTRICT F - THOMAS
30. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of LELAND WOODS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-TWO, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (LELAND WOODS ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and I - MARTINEZ
31. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north side of the 800 Block of Pecore Street, between Julian and Watson Streets within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Second Interlocal Agreement between SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY, CITY OF HUMBLE, and the City of Houston for Lake Conroe-Lake Houston Joint Reservoir Operations Study - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $9,462,700.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and FIVENGINEERING, LLC for Northbelt Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements and Expansion Project; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,247,886.46 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC for a 66-inch water line along Channel No. P118-32-00 and Ella Boulevard from West Mount Houston Road to Channel No. P-118-32-01; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
35. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,737,400.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund awarding contract to ALSAY INCORPORATED for Ground Water Well Rehabilitation Project, Package 2; 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, CIP Cost Recovery, construction management, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
36. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,400,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge, awarding contract to GRAVA, LLC for FY2024 Drainage Rehab (SWAT) Work Orders No. 3; 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 engineering and testing services and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge
37. ORDINANCE granting to A EVERGREEN VACUUM SERVICES, a Texas Sole Proprietorship, 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 - FIRST READING
38. ORDINANCE granting to BUCK 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 - FIRST READING
39. ORDINANCE granting to CONTROL WASTE 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 - FIRST READING
40. ORDINANCE granting to DANIELS SHARPSMART, INC, a Foreign For Profit 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 - FIRST READING
41. ORDINANCE granting to GB RECYCLE 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 - FIRST READING
42. ORDINANCE granting to GFL OF TEXAS, LP, 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 - FIRST READING
43. ORDINANCE granting to GFL PLANT SERVICES LP, 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 - FIRST READING
44. ORDINANCE granting to HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN, LLC, an Indiana 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 - FIRST READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 45
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
45. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the amendment of ARTICLE XVI, CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, proposed extension of the Civility Ordinance to Magnolia Park
HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - OCTOBER 30, 2024 MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 46
46. 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
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS
This was Item 9 on Agenda of October 9, 2024
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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