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City of Houston City Council met Dec. 17 & 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, December 17, 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 Huffman
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 SP12-17-2024
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DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 53
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 4
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of SETH HOPKINS, Houston Independent Schol District representative to Position Six of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FIFTEEN, EAST DOWNTOWN TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE, for a term to expire July 6, 2026
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of SETH HOPKINS, Houston Independent Schol District representative to Position Six of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, for a term to expire July 6, 2026
3. ORDINANCE appropriating $361,813.09 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge and $332,711.17 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to the Contract between the City of Houston and TOTAL CONTRACTING LIMITED for Change Order No. 11 for NSR 454 Subproject 1 (as approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0859); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of Change Order No. 11, awarded to TOTAL CONTRACTING LIMITED for NSR 454 Subproject 1 - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 3 above ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 5
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $1,906,858.70 and acceptance of work on contract with T CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal - 2.77% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount (4235-95)
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 6 through 15
6. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $361,410.00 for Purchase of a Software Subscription, Customization, and Maintenance for the City's MarketPlace application through The Interlocal Purchasing Systems (TIPS) for the Finance Department for a five-year term with EQUAL LEVEL, INC - General Fund
7. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $353,350.00 for Purchase of various Rescue and Extrication Tools for the Houston Fire Department from ADVANCED RESCUE SYSTEMS - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund
8. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $410,820.04 for Purchase of General Hardware Tools for the Fleet Management Department through OMNIA Partners Cooperative Agreement vendor MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY CO., INC dba KIMBALL MIDWEST, for a term through June 30, 2029 - Fleet Management Fund
9. BOAT RIGHT MARINE, INC for Purchase of a Rescue Boat through the Cooperative Purchasing Program with BuyBoard for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $88,850.00 - Contributed Capital Project Fund
10. DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC for Purchase of various Trailers through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $94,100.00 - Combined Utility System General Purpose Fund
11. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $73,463.05 for Purchase of Postage and the lease of one United States Postal Service Meter Mail Postage Machine through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Houston Health Department from PITNEY BOWES, INC through June 30, 2029 - General Fund
12. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 for Purchase of HVAC Equipment Maintenance, Inspections, Repairs and/or Replacements for the General Services Department through the OMNIA Cooperative vendor DAIKIN APPLIED AMERICAS, INC - 3 Years - Maintenance Renewal and Replacement Fund
13. FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC for Purchase of one Mobile Storefront RV Unit through the General Services Administration Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for the Houston Police Department - $891,526.00 - Grant Fund
14. PATRICIA TECH SUPPLY AND SERVICE for Purchase of Solar Batteries for Houston Public Works - $17,160.00 - Special Revenue Fund
15. AMEND MOTION #2023-0438, 6/21/2023, TO INCREASE the spending authority from $350,000.00 to $575,000.00 for Emergency Purchase of Blower Rental for Houston Public Works awarded to LONE STAR BLOWER, INC - $225,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
RESOLUTION - NUMBER 16
16. RESOLUTION amending Exhibit B of Resolution No. 2011-15 relating to designating Houston Heights Historical District South as Historic District by changing the buildings status of the structure located at 3423 White Oak Drive/540 Cortlandt Street - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 17 through 53
17. ORDINANCE authorizing Delegated Authority relating to Airport System Inferior Lien Revenue Bonds; ratifying and confirming related Agreements; making certain findings and other declarations necessary and incidental to such matter
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP for Bond Counsel Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to sell notes for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance current expenses. The proposed bond counsel, Greenberg Traurig, LLP (“Greenberg Traurig”) is a full-service firm that includes a public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as bond counsel for the City. Greenberg Traurig has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of similar notes and other obligations. The engagement of Greenberg Traurig is in the best interest of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes.
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and MCCALL, PARKHURST, & HORTON, LLP for Disclosure Counsel Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to sell notes for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance current expenses. The proposed disclosure counsel, McCall, Parkhurst, & Horton, LLP (“McCall, Parkhurst, & Horton”) is a full-service firm that includes a public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as disclosure counsel for the City. McCall, Parkhurst, & Horton has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of similar notes and other obligations. The engagement of McCall, Parkhurst, & Horton is in the best interest of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes.
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON'S CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS to provide Department of Labor – Community Project Funding Funds for Home Recovery and Construction Industry Job Training Program - 2 Years - $425,000.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and SER-JOBS FOR PROGRESS OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST, INC to provide Department of Labor – Community Project Funding Funds for Home Recovery and Construction Industry Job Training Program - 2 Years - $425,000.00 - Grant Fund
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, as Landlord, and HOUSTON HANGAR COMPANY, LLC, as Tenant, for certain premises at William P. Hobby Airport, Houston, Texas 77020 - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
23. ORDINANCE appropriating of $300,000.00, out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund, for Vehicles and Related Equipment for the Solid Waste Management Department
24. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2011-226 to increase spending authority for Tower License Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Licensee, and PINNACLE TOWERS ASSET HOLDING, LLC, Licensor - $405,559.59 - Central Service Revolving Fund
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing First Amendment to contract between City of Houston and (1) HCG MANAGEMENT, LLC, dba HONESTY CONSTRUCTION GROUP, and (2) MEDCO RESPIRATORY INSTRUMENTS, INC dba AVEANNA HEALTHCARE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS to extend contracts term for the Aging and Caregiver Supportive Services for senior adults in Harris County Area Agency on Aging for the Houston Health Department
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,700,00.00 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund as additional appropriation to contract between City of Houston and FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC for On-Call Professional Environmental Consulting Services for the Houston Airport System, amending Ordinance No. 2020-0782 to increase the maximum contract amount
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and VERSA CREATIVE GROUP, LLC for Advertising and Design Services through Choice Partners Cooperative Purchasing Program for the Houston Public Works Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $815,000.00 - Enterprise and Other Funds
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreements between City of Houston and (1) GTE MOBILNET OF SOUTH TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a VERIZON WIRELESS, and (2) AT&T CORP to provide Wireless Telecommunication Devices and Services for Houston Information Technology Services and Various Other City Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - $61,918,787.00 – General, Enterprise and Other Funds
29. ORDINANCE awarding contract to WESTERN HORTICULTURAL SERVICES, L.P. for Landscape Maintenance Services for the Houston Airport System - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $12,487,354.92 - Enterprise Fund
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Agreement between the City of Houston and SYMETRICA, INC., for Radio Isotrope Identification Detectors (RIID) for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security; providing a maximum Contract amount - 3 years with 2 one-year options - $1,620,000.00 - Grant Fund
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and POLIMASTER, INC, for Personal Radiation Detectors for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $5,267,722.25 - Grant Fund
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Change Order #1 to amend Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (“H-GAC”) to increase funding and extend the agreement for the Tow and Go Program - $1,820,000.00 - Grant Fund
33. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of Grant Application to the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION for the FY2024 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Grant and 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 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
34. ORDINANCE appropriating the $1,720,000.00 out of FY2025 Police Consolidated Construction Fund for Helicopter Repairs for the Houston Police Department
35. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 800 Block of Euclid Street, between Watson and Julian 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
36. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 2300 Block of Sunset Boulevard, between Morningside Drive and Greenbriar Drive, 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 C - KAMIN
37. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 200 Block of Munford Street, between Harvard Street and Cortlandt Street, 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 C - KAMIN
38. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the east and west sides of the 4600 Blocks of Pineridge, Michaux, and Kermit Streets, between N. Main Street, Le Green, and Algregg 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
39. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north and south sides of the 900-1100 Blocks of W. Gardner Street, between Studewood and Julian 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
40. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-965, passed and approved on December 11, 2024, Ordinance designating the property municipally known a s 612 Waverly Street, Houston, Texas and also known as “Swift and Company Plant” being located within the City of Houston, Texas, by removing the designation of “Significant Structure” - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
41. ORDINANCE appropriating $800,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF and $300,000.00 out of the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and COBB, FENDLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC for Design Concept Reports for Street and Mobility Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF and the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge
42. ORDINANCE appropriating $634,219.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge as an additional appropriation; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and DE CORP for Boone Park and Hackberry Park Detention Basins (as approved by Ordinance No. 2023-0724); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge - DISTRICTS D - EVANS SHABAZZ and F - THOMAS
43. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,414,369.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to CSI CONSOLIDATED, LLC dba AIMS COMPANIES for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection in support of Rehabilitation; 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 CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
44. ORDINANCE awarding contract to ECONOLITE SYSTEMS, INC for Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract; 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 contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund-Metro et al; providing a maximum contract amount - $4,376,221.00
45. ORDINANCE appropriating the sum of $16,283,446.10 out of the Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF; awarding a Contract to JFT CONSTRUCTION, INC. for FY2025 Citywide Concrete Panel Replacements Project #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 Metro Projects Construction - DDSRF
46. ORDINANCE appropriating the sum of $6,037,231.50 out of the Water and Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding a Contract to T CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Wastewater Force Main Renewal/Replacement for Highland Meadow and Bay Area Lift Stations; 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 CIP Cost Recovery contingencies, and testing services, relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water and Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
47. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-934, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
48. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-935, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
49. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-936, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
50. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-937, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
51. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-938, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
52. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-939, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
53. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-940, passed second reading December 11, 2024 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 54
54. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Agreements between the City of Houston and (1) BAHWAN CYBERTEK INC., (2) COMMSYS TECHNOLOGY CORP., and (3) NETSYNC NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC., to provide IT Professional and Consulting Services for Houston Information Technology Services; providing a maximum contract amount - $30,558,327.50 - Central Service Revolving Fund, General, Enterprise, Grant and Other Funds
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS
This was Item 32 on Agenda of December 11, 2024
PROPOSITION A COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM - NUMBER 55
55. RESOLUTION in support of renaming George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal E after Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Flickinger 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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