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City of Houston City Council met Oct. 29 & 30.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, October 29, 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 Evans Shabazz
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 SP10-29-2024
RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 30th, 2024 - 9:00 A. M.
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE
CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
HEARINGS
1. 9:00 A. M. - PUBLIC HEARING regarding the amendment of ARTICLE XVI, CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, proposed extension of the Civility Ordinance to Magnolia Park
2. PUBLIC HEARING to provide a Resolution of No Objection for the 4% tax credit application of Enclave on Louetta
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 and a Quarterly Investment Report by the Controller
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 3 through 42
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 3 through 5
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of CYLENTHIA HOYRD as Director of the OFFICE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of JUAN C. GARCIA as Chair of the HARRIS COUNTY-HOUSTON SPORTS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire August 31, 2025
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a residential parking permit area in the 1000 Block of Gardendale and 2900 Block of Bammel - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 6 through 9
6. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, for approval of final contract amount of $15,233,742.81 and acceptance of work on contract with VADNAIS TRENCHLESS SERVICES, INC for Abandonment and Flow Diversion of Interwood, M.U.D. #266 and Vickery Lift Stations - 2.15% over the original contract amount - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
7. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works, for approval of final contract amount of $5,372,051.84 and acceptance of work on contract with PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - 0.90% over the original Contract Amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN and J - POLLARD
8. 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 Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - 3.28% over the original Contract Amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
9. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Operating Officer, Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $12,885,149.72 and acceptance of work on contract with SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for West Alabama Paving and Drainage: Weslayan to Buffalo Speedway - 4.47% over the original contract amount - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
PROPERTY - NUMBER 10
10. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney to settle the condemnation matter of City of Houston v. Greens 69 Owner LP et al, Cause No. 1187622, for an additional $2,899,456.00 above the Award of the Special Commissioners for a total compensation of $7,000,000.00
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 11 through 14
11. BERNARD CONTROLS, INC to Remove, Furnish and Install Electric Actuators for Houston Public Works - $153,976.00 - Enterprise Fund
12. POLARIS SALES INC for Purchase of Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles through Sourcewell Cooperative Contract for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $90,314.70 - General and Other Funds
13. CHASTANG ENTERPRISE HOUSTON LLC / dba CHASTANG FORD - $5.409,100.00, SILSBEE FORD - $519,577.50 and SILSBEE TOYOTA $1,217,146.70 for Purchase of Ford Police Interceptor Vehicles through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $7,145,824.20 - General and Other Funds
14. LAKE COUNTRY CHEVROLET - $355,262.50, SILSBEE FORD - $525,605.50 and SILSBEE TOYOTA - $1,455,608.10 for Purchase of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Various Departments - $2,336,476.10 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated and Other Funds
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 15
15. RESOLUTION approving and authorizing nomination of INTEGRA MISSION CRITICAL LLC, located at 15550 Milner Road, Houston, Texas, to Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism through Economic Development Bank as an Enterprise Project - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 16 through 42
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recover 2017 (CDBG-17) Funds to pay Property Owners Association Fees to CITY PARK COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC and to create a reserve account for future assessments
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Loan Agreement between City of Houston and HTG RUSHMORE, LLC. to provide Home Investment Partnerships Program Funds towards Construction and Acquisition Costs for new multifamily apartment development to be known as The Rushmore, located at 800 Highway 6 South, Houston, TX 77079 - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
18. ORDINANCE authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (United Airlines, Inc Terminal Improvement Projects), Series 2024B (AMT) and providing for the security thereof; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Supplemental Terminal Trust Indenture, an amendment to Second Amended and Restated Special Facilities Lease Agreement, and other related or Ancillary Transaction Agreements; approving the form, use and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement; making certain findings with respect thereto and containing other provisions relating to the subject; and declaring an emergency
19. ORDINANCE appropriating $345,959.15 out of Airports Improvement Fund and de-appropriating $25,000.00 approved under Ordinance 2023-1094 from Airports Improvement Fund, and approving and authorizing Amended and Restated Design-Build Contract between City of Houston and FLINTCO, LLC, for Texas Southern University Flight Academy at Ellington Airport (Project No. 1030) - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Creation and Execution of Form International Facilities Agreement (IFA) Amendments No. 1 which will modify existing IFAS with airlines that operate and have their own lounges at Terminal D of George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
21. ORDINANCE appropriating additional funds in amount of $945,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund for Construction Manager At-Risk Contract with ANSLOW BRYANT CONSTRUCTION, LTD, for Vinson Library Tech Link Project; providing funding for contingency, additional design services and Civic Art - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
22. ORDINANCE declaring surplus and authorizing sale of certain real property consisting of the following parcels: 1) approximately 1.248 acres of land located at 8418 and 8422 Jensen Dr., Houston, Harris County, Texas 77093, and identified as Parcel P99-002, and 2) approximately 0.64 acre of land located at 7131 Cullen Blvd., Houston, Harris County, Texas 77021, and identified as Parcel RP77-001; approving and authorizing Real Estate Marketing Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and WOMACK DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT REALTORS, INCORPORATED, for Marketing and Sale of Surplus Property - DISTRICTS D - EVANS SHABAZZ and H - CASTILLO
23. ORDINANCE for expenses Parking License Agreement between City of Houston and SP PLUS CORPORATION, as Licensor, and City of Houston, Texas, as Licensee, for spaces at 1600 Smith Street, Houston, Texas, for use by the Houston Police Department - $1,050,000.00 - General Fund
24. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-0006 to increase maximum contract amount; for agreement between City of Houston and STRYKER SALES CORPORATION for Defibrillator Maintenance Services for Various Departments - $889,237.05 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and PM AM CORPORATION for Burglar Alarm Administration Services for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - 5 Years with 3 one year options
26. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of SAINT GEORGE PLACE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS; approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
27. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of MAIN STREET/MARKET SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY d/b/a DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MAIN STREET/MARKET SQUARE ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ
28. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of UPTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SIXTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS; approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; G - HUFFMAN and J - POLLARD
29. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-118 (Passed on March 6, 2024) for 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 to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program
30. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-119 (Passed on March 6, 2024) for 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 to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program
31. MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting use of designated groundwater beneath tract of land containing 0.412 acres commonly known as 1733 Wirt Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of COBB INTERESTS, INC - DISTRICT A - PECK
32. ORDINANCE appropriating the sum of $10,314,889.87 out of the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing a Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION dba TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION CONSULTANTS for West Belt Railroad Grade Separation; providing funding for contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICT H -
CASTILLO and DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
33. ORDINANCE awarding a Professional Services Contract to the GOODMAN CORPORATION for Grant Consulting Services for Houston Public Works - 2 Years with 1 one-year options - $1,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
34. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Professional Services Contract between the City of Houston and WSP USA, INC. for Grant Consulting Services; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
35. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-783, passed second reading October 23, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
36. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-784, passed second reading October 23, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
37. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-785, passed second reading October 23, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
38. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-786, passed second reading October 23, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
39. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-787, passed second reading October 23, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
40. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-788, passed second reading October 23, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
41. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-789, passed second reading October 23, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
42. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-790, passed second reading October 23, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBERS 43 and 44
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
43. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the proposed tax abatement agreement with INTEGRA MISSION CRITICAL LLC
HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 13, 2024 44. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the designation of a Landmark, Protected Landmark or Significant Structure upon application by the property owner(s)
HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 20, 2024 MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 45 and 46
45. RECOMMENDATION from the Mayor’s Office for renewal of membership in the HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL - $92,183.20 - General Fund
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD
This was Item 1 on Agenda of October 23, 2024
46. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Peck to adopt recommendation from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $6,191,001.73 and acceptance of work on contract with SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC for Sanitary Sewer Preventive Maintenance Cleaning and Television Inspection (WW5200-02) 2.87% under the original contract amount
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD
This was Item 4 on Agenda of October 23, 2024
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Alcorn 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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