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City of Houston City Council met Dec. 3 & 4.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, December 3, 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 Kamin 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 12-03-2024
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RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 4th, 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 for the Amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVENTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL CITY ZONE) - DISTRICTS A - PECK and G - HUFFMAN
2. PUBLIC HEARING regarding an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY (SOUTHWEST HOUSTON) - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; F - THOMAS; J - POLLARD and K -CASTEX-TATUM
3. PUBLIC HEARING regarding an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY FIVE (HIRAM CLARKE/FORT BEND ZONE) - DISTRICT K - CASTEX TATUM
4. PUBLIC HEARING regarding the designation for the INTEGRA MISSION CRITICAL, LLC. REINVESTMENT ZONE for tax abatement purposes - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
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
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 5 through 55
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 5 through 7
5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of DEAN E. CORGEY to Position Two of the MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION and the FIREFIGHTER’S & POLICE OFFICERS’ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, for a term to expire June 14, 2027
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for payment to TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY for 2025 Public Health Service Fees - $2,437,340.25 - Enterprise Fund
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department for approval of the Calendar Year 2025 Budget for HOUSTON FIRST CORPORATION
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 8 through 12
8. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $185,780.00 for Purchase of Emergency Alert System and Dispatch Software License Upgrades, Maintenance and Support Services for the Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Houston Fire Department, from the sole source vendor CUSTOM LOGIC DESIGN, INC through July 2026 - Central Service Revolving Fund
9. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $276,012.00 for Purchase of Software License Renewal, Maintenance and Support for the Constellation Safety and Security Risk Management System through the General Services Administration Cooperative Purchasing Program for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security from SECURE PASSAGE, INC - 5 Years - Grant Fund
10. CHASTANG ENTERPRISES HOUSTON LLC/dba CHASTANG FORD for Purchase of One (1) One-Ton Ford F-350 Rapid Response Truck through the HGAC Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $110,878.00 - Grant Fund
11. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $501,393.00 for Purchase of Microsoft Unified Support Services supporting Microsoft Products through the Texas Department of Information Resources for the Houston Police Department, for a period ending September 30, 2025 from
MICROSOFT CORPORATION - General Fund
12. AMEND MOTION #2021-95, 3/3/2021, TO INCREASE spending authority from $1,870,271.00 to $2,337,838.75 for Purchase of Rolls Royce Turbine Engine Replacement Parts, Overhaul/Exchange and Repair Services for the Houston Police Department, from KEYSTONE TURBINE SERVICES, LLC - General Fund
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 13
13. RESOLUTION approving and adopting a revised Investment Policy for the City of Houston, Texas
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 14 through 55
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS-HOUSTON to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continued administration and operation of Project Access, a Homeless Transportation Program to provide homeless persons with access to Essential Health and Social Services Resources - $250,000.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fourth amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY to provide Fiscal Year 2025 Homeless Housing and Service Program Funding for continued operation of Housing Navigation Center located at 2903 Jensen Drive, Houston, Texas 77026 - $580,791.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CHINESE COMMUNITY CENTER, INC to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for Early Childhood Development and Out-of-School Time Youth Enrichment Programs for low to-moderate income families - $140,000.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICTS F - THOMAS and J - POLLARD
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Developer Agreement between City of Houston and A CARING SAFE PLACE, INC under City of Houston Community Housing Development Organization Single-Family Home Development Program to amend cost projections, increase the amount of time the Director may extend the time of performance, and change provisions regarding definitions, the affordability period, and sales contracts; authorizing Mayor to execute said Second Amendment to Developer Agreement with A Caring Safe Place, Inc - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Developer Agreement between City of Houston and HEART OF HOUSTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC, to extend amount of time the Director may extend time of performance; change provisions regarding definitions, CHDO proceeds, recapture requirements, and the affordability period; and replace the forms of the Homebuyer Home Statement, Homebuyer Note and Homebuyer Deed of Trust - DISTRICT D - EVANS SHABAZZ
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment between City of Houston and TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE to amend Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Harvey Subrecipient Agreement #21-134-000-C788 with the Texas General Land Office
20. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,402,305.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund, awarding Construction Contract to FMG CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC for IAH Terminal D Sterile Corridor Restroom Renovation Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston(IAH) (Project No. 971A); 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 and testing, and contingency relating to IAH Terminal D Sterile Corridor Restroom Renovation financed by the Airports Improvement Fund
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement between City of Houston and AERO HOUSTON CENTRAL, L.P. related to space in Central Cargo Area at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) - Revenue - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
22. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2010-403 to increase spending authority for Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Tenant, and HPT TRS IHG-3, INC managed by IHG Management (Maryland), LLC, Landlord - $209,708.74 - Central Service Revolving Fund
23. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2009-883 to increase spending authority for Tower License Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Licensee and PINNACLE TOWERS ASSET HOLDING, LLC, Licensor - $301,183.24 - Central Service Revolving Fund
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston and KARLA SOLIS to settle a lawsuit - $81,912.26 - Property & Casualty Fund
25. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-35 to increase the maximum contract amount and approve first amendment with MAGNA FLOW ENVIRONMENTAL, INC for Maintenance and Pump-out of Special Waste and Stormwater Interceptors Services for the General Services Department - $800,000.00 - General Fund
26. ORDINANCE appropriating funds in the amount of $550,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund, to the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Replacement (HVAC) Services Contract with STAR SERVICE, INC OF HOUSTON, for the Houston Fire Department Val Jahnke Training Facility HVAC Replacement - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,030,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund for Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Upgrades at 8000 N. Stadium - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
28. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2019-0545 to increase maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and ASKREPLY, INC dba B2GNOW - $537,073.00 - General and Other Funds
29. ORDINANCE designating TPMS DA LLC REINVESTMENT ZONE for Tax Abatement Purposes pursuant to Article IV of Chapter 44 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT G – HUFFMAN
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Tax Abatement Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, TPMS DA 3 LLC, and TPMS DA 4 LLC, for property located within TPMS DA LLC TAX ABATEMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 29 above 31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Tax Abatement Agreement between City of Houston and INTEGRA MISSION CRITICAL LLC, WAYFAIR, LLC, a n d PROLOGIS LOGISTICS SERVICES INCORPORATED, for the development of a Manufacturing Facility - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
32. ORDINANCE providing for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on Historical Site located at 2506 Rosedale Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for revocation of such Tax Exemption and recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
33. ORDINANCE providing for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on Historical Site located at 3453 Inwood Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for revocation of such Tax Exemption and recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
34. ORDINANCE providing for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on Historical Site located at 4000 S. MacGregor Way in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for revocation of such Tax Exemption and recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
35. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of CITY PARK REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWELVE, 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 A - PECK and C - KAMIN
36. ORDINANCE relating to Fiscal Affairs of FIFTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER EIGHTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (FIFTH WARD ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
37. ORD INANC E relating to Fiscal Affairs of UPPER KIRBY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER NINETEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (UPPER KIRBY 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 and G - HUFFMAN
38. ORDINANCE approving Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 16 (UPTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) and HARRIS COUNTY to participate as taxing unit in the Zone - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and G - HUFFMAN
39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for and acceptance of Grant Funds from the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION for the FY2025 Project Safe Neighborhoods Program Grant; 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 accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program
40. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the electronic submission of Grant Application to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE for the FY25 Internet Crimes Against Children Grant Program and the acceptance of the award for the Houston Police Department; 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; authorizing the Chief to accept the Grant Award and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, to extend the budget period and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant
41. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require continued use of a 20-foot-wide Storm Sewer Easement located east of Asbury Street, between Logan Lane and Memorial Drive, situated in the John Reinerman Survey, Abstract No. 642, and being a portion of unrestricted Reserve “A,” Block 1 of Orion Place, Harris County, Texas; abandoning said easement to the underlying property owner, in consideration of its payment to the City in the amount of $43,255.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
42. ORDINANCE approving Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS to provide temporary financial assistance for emergency repairs to Lake Livingston Dam
43. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to agreement between City of Houston and the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for administering 2018 Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (as approved by Ordinance No. 2021- 0724, as amended)
44. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to agreement between City of Houston and the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for administering 2018 Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (as approved by Ordinance No. 2021- 0725, as amended)
45. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,116,288.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houton and CP&Y, INC dba STV INFRASTRUCTURE for Capacity Remedial Measure Plan (CRMP) Package 7 – Area 1 – Basin IB043; providing funding for CIP Cost
Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
46. ORDINANCE appropriating $550,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and GRADIENT GROUP, LLC for FY24 Street Rehabilitation Design Projects Contract #1; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction – DDSRF
47. ORDINANCE appropriating $130,658.85 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC for Lift Station Renewal and Replacement - East Ten Park, Maxey Road, Mesa Drive, Westmont and North Shore (Approved by Ordinance No. 2013-0330, as amended); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS E - FLICKINGER and I - MARTINEZ
48. ORDINANCE appropriating $525,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and ALLIANCE TRANSPORTATION GROUP, LLC for Intersection Safety Improvements Project FY24 #1; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax
49. ORDINANCE granting to GAINSBOROUGH WASTE, a Texas 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
50. ORDINANCE granting to LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, 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
51. ORDINANCE granting to SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC, a Wisconsin Corporation authorized to transact business in Texas, 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
52. ORDINANCE granting to SET ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., a Texas 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
53. ORDINANCE granting to SUPERIOR WASTE SOLUTIONS, 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
54. ORDINANCE granting to SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA, LLC, a Foreign Limited Liability Company, registered to do business in Texas, 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; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
55. ORDINANCE granting to TEXAS OUTHOUSE, INC., a Texas 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
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 56
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
56. AMEND MOTION #2024-866, 11/14/2024, TO REFLECT the correct Purchase amount from $157,893.40 to $209,109.80 for Trailer-Mounted Sewer Jet Cleaners for Houston Public Works through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement from INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SUPPLY CO., LLC - REQUIRES THREE MOTIONS
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 57 and 58
57. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Agreement between City of Houston and the TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION, for the Texas Abstinence Education Services Under Sexual Risk Avoidance Grant Program for the Houston Health Department; and authorizing the Director to expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS THOMAS, HUFFMAN and CARTER
This was Item 21 on Agenda of November 20, 2024
58. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Compromise, Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and MELINDA ABBT to settle a lawsuit; Civil Action No.: 4:19-CV-01353; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division - $850,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS FLICKINGER
This was Item 25 on Agenda of November 20, 2024
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Castillo 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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