City of Houston City Council met Oct. 8 & 9

City of Houston City Council met Oct. 8 & 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Roll Call

A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Tiffany D. Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Leticia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn, Randy Zamora, Legal Department and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Abbie Kamin absent on personal business.

At 1:45 p.m., Mayor John Whitmire called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Davis for a proclamation.

Proclamations:

Council Member Davis presented a proclamation recognizing Dyslexia Awareness Month. Accepting the proclamation were Dyslexia Advocates, Jennifer Hyland and her daughter, Jill Hyland.

Council Member Castillo presented a proclamation to Wesley Community Center celebrating their 120th Anniversary. Accepting the proclamation was President & CEO of Wesley Community Center, Amy Corron.

Council Member Castillo presented a proclamation to Cindy Burbano’s recognizing her outstanding contributions to media, community services and impactful support of the Hispanic and LGBTQ+ communities in Houston. Accepting the proclamation was Cindy Burbano.

Council Member Ramirez presented a proclamation to U.S. Navy celebrating their 248th birthday. Accepting the proclamation were Captain Teressa L. Ferry, Commanding Officer, Naval Operational Support Center, Houston Captain Jeffrey Bowman, Commander, Commander David M. Schaller, Commanding Officer, Navy Talent Acquisition Group Houston.

Mayor Whitmire presented a proclamation to the Mayor’s Hispanic Community Activist Award winner, Claudia Ortego-Hoque, President of the League of Women Voters of Houston. The award recognizes an individual's outstanding volunteer efforts dedicated to improving and educating the Hispanic community through public and community service.

Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck recognized Council Member Castillo for a point of personal privilege. Council Member Castillo recognized State Representative Christina Morales present in the chamber.

Mayor Whitmire presented a proclamation to the Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Public Service Award winner, Juan Hernandez, Jr. (retired Houston firefighter and owner of Dona Maria Mexican Café). The award honors an exceptional individual who has made significant contributions to enhance the quality of life for the Hispanic community through a lifelong commitment to public service.

Invocation:

Council Member Alcorn invited Cardinal Daniel DiNardo (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston) to the podium who gave the Invocation after which Council Member Alcorn led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Adopt Minutes

Council Member Peck moved to delay the minutes and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION ADOPTED

Speakers

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Ramirez for a procedural motion. Council Member Ramirez moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Orhan Kucukosman to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Alcorn absent.

MOTION 2024-0757 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.

1 - ORHAN KUCUKOSMAN – 9301 West Bellfort Ave. – 77031 – 405-426-5425 – International Language and Culture Festival/Students

Mayor Whitmire invited the students in attendance with Mr. Kucukosman to introduce themselves and state where they’re from.

Mayor Whitmire recognize Council Member Evans-Shabazz for a procedural motion. Council Member Evans-Shabazz moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Lloyd Ford to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Pollard and Alcorn absent.

MOTION 2024-0758 ADOPTED

2 - LLOYD FORD – 12923 Skyview Landing Dr. – 77065 – 832-226-6033 – Economics and safety

3 - ROSLYN EDWARDS – 6720 Cullen Blvd. – 77021 – 832-507-8573 – Smoke shop

RODNEY UNDERWOOD – 2221 Wentworth St. – 77004 – 832-868-7219 – Damaged properties. Not Present

4 - ANTHONY JOHNSON – 1100 Nasa Parkway, Suite 204D – 77070 – 210-669-2979 – Compensation for completed work

WILL HILL – 3215 Lyons Ave. – 77020 – 281-964-5388 – Public affairs. Not Present

5 - KATIE SHUMWAY – Post Office Box 270269 – 77277 – 346-535-2431 – Nonpartisan Houston Voters Guide

6 - CAROLYN RIVERA – 8221 Dockal Rd. – 77028 - 281-620-8731 – Gold Star Metals/Recycling/Trash on property

7 - MAKENZI TATE – 7965 Safebuy St. – 77028 – 214-232-5786 – Gold Star Metal/Recycling

8 - DESHONDRA COOPER – 9829 Peachtree St., Unit 2 – 77016 – 832-269-0228 – Civil Rights/mishandling case by HPD

9 - ELI SASSON – 4402 Woodvalley Dr. – 77096 – 281-250-2956 – Complaint regarding HPD

ESTHER BERLING – 4007 Clayton Bend Ct. – 77082 – 713-545-9988 – Complaint regarding HPD. Not Present

10 - ELIZABETH SHEFFIELD – 19314 Pocito Ct. – Humble – 77346 - 281-907-3360 - HPD JAMES CHAMBERS – 12730 Brant Rock Dr., Apt. 702 – 832-944-9729 – Home invasion. Not Present

11 - LINDSAY WILLIAMS – 1322 Milby St. – 77003 – 281-210-7679 – Trains in the East End

12 - VICKY MARTIN – 7418 East Houston Rd. – 77028 – 713-410-9715 – Truck Route Pilot/Lakewood Library/Esplanades Maintenance

13 - CAROLINE CROW – 1415 Fannin St. – 77002 – 512-545-5054 – East Houston/Settegast Pilot Project Truck Route Neighborhood Study

14 - MARY DE STEFANO – 1400 McKinney, Apt. 2402 – 77010 – 908-400-9790 – Thanking the Mayor and Chief of Police/One Park Place

LAUREN SWEENEY – 2519 Pecan Grove Ct – Pearland – 77584 – 409-877-3581 – Municipal resources. Not Present

15 - OLIVIA OLIVARES – 3711 Travis St. – 77002 – 281-330-8004 – Safety protocols

16 - ROSE AL-NASHAAR – 7211 Regency Square, Apt. 201 – 77036 – Safety concerns

17 - LOUIS DARLING – 427 Highland St. – 77009 – 281-763-3620 – Parking Division

RALPH KIRBY – 14519 Crosshaven Dr. – 77015 – 281-703-3629 – Uvalde School shooting. Not Present

ILY MONTOYA-RIVAS – 4742 Yale St., Apt. 14 – 77018 – Immigration. Not Present

18 - MAURICE BELL – 1701 Jacquelyn St. – 77055 – 713-755-9001 – Voting

19 - WILLIE DREW – 18714 Yorkshire Manor Ct. – Spring, TX – 77379 – 713-232-0354 – ETJ Non Objection Resolution

20 - MARIAN WRIGHT – 7009 Bayland Ave. – 77009 – No Phone – Tax increase

21 - LEE MERCER – 4928 Winnetta – 77021 – 713-741-9656 – Shooting fire crackers

22 - JACOB KLEMENTICH – 4004 Montrose Blvd. – 77006 – 832-596-8187 – Houston Texans

23 - ROZINA KARA – 5015 Westheimer Rd. – 77056 – 832-277-7456 – Ceasefire Resolution for the City of Houston

24 - NETTA TRAHAN – 8162 Laura Koppe St. – 77028 – 346-448-9180 – Truck Route Pilot At 3:32 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

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Pat J. Daniel, City Secretary, read the descriptions or captions of the items on the agenda.

The Houston City Council reconvened at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Tiffany D. Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Leticia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn, Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Abbie Kamin absent on personal business.

At 9:11 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order. At 9:21 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS

MISCELLANEOUS

1. 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

- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0759 ADOPTED

ACCEPT WORK

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0760 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS

5. ALLIED BREATHING AIR, LLC. for Purchase of Breathing Air Compressor for Houston Fire Department $58,031.98 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0761 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0762 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0763 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0764 ADOPTED

10. METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALIST, INC for Purchase of Fire Rescue Truck for Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $1,446,998.00 - Grant Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0765 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0766 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none.

MOTION 2024-0767 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2024-0750 ADOPTED

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 This item should only be considered after passage of Item 14 above

- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0768 ADOPTED

RESOLUTIONS

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2024-0039 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. RESOLUTION 2024-0040 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2024-0751 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0752 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2024-0753 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0754 ADOPTED

30. ORDINANCE relating to 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 Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0755 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0756 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0757 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0758 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2024-0759 ADOPTED

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 - The City Secretary advised that Item 37 has been pulled by the Administration and will not be considered.

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0760 ADOPTED

39. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,360,742.18 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing a 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0761 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0762 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0763 ADOPTED

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, Council Member Pollard voting no, balance voting no. MOTION 2024-0769 ADOPTED

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 - was presented. Tagged by Council Member Thomas.

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0770 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, Council Member Huffman voting no, balance voting aye. RESOLUTION 2024-0041 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0764 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0765 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0766 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, Council Member Ramirez voting no, balancing voting aye. ORDINANCE 2024-0767 ADOPTED

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) - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0768 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0769 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0770 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2024-0771 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, Council Members Peck and Pollard voting no, balance voting aye.

ORDINANCE 2024-0772 ADOPTED

NON CONSENT AGENDA

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Ramirez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0773 ADOPTED

Before any action regarding Item 42, Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Alcorn. Council Member Alcorn stated that she and her colleagues will be withdrawing Item 44.

Council Member Alcorn moved that Item 44 be referred back to the Administration and Seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0771 ADOPTED

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of reconsidering Item 42 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0772 ADOPTED

MATTERS HELD

43. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Thomas that the 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

- was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and Seconded by Council Member Peck, Council Member Thomas voting no, balance voting aye. Council Member Pollard absent. MOTION 2024-0774 ADOPTED

PROPOSITION A COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM

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 - was presented. Council Member Alcorn moved that Item 44 be referred back to the Administration and Seconded by Council Member Martinez, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2024-0771 ADOPTED

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Peck first.

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 awarding the Sale of $232,000,000.00 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2024, based on the lowest true interest cost, ratify and confirm the use of the Preliminary Official Statement provided to prospective bidders in connection with the offering for sale of the Notes, and authorize the distribution of the Official Statement - was presented, moved by Council Member Alcorn and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Pollard and Plummer absent. MOTION 2024-0775 ADOPTED

There being no further business before Council, the City Council adjourned at 10:44 a.m.

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