City of Houston City Council met Feb. 25 & 26

City of Houston City Council met Feb. 25 & 26.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 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 Pollard 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 SP02-25-2025

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RECONVENE

WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 26th, 2025 - 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 64

MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 3

1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-SEVEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MONTROSE ZONE), for a term to expire December 31, 2026:

Position Two - KATY CALDWELL

Position Four - ELIZABETH A. LARSON

Position Six - T. RAY PURSER

2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MONTROSE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, for a term to expire December 31, 2026:

Position Two - KATY CALDWELL

Position Four - ELIZABETH A. LARSON

Position Six - T. RAY PURSER

3. RECOMMENDATION from the Chief Economic Development Officer for approval of payment to the GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP for Corporate Membership at the Managing Partner Level - $86,150.00 - Tourism Promotion Fund

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 4 through 9

4. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $720,000.00 for Purchase of Carpets, Adhesives and Related Materials through the Cooperative Purchasing Program with BuyBoard for the Houston Airport System, from SHAW INTEGRATED AND TURF SOLUTIONS, INC - Enterprise Fund

5. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $49,800.00 for Purchase of Training Needs Assessment Services for the Human Resources Department, from COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES dba CPS HR CONSULTING - Central Service Fund

6. FARRWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPLY, INC for Purchase of Two Utility Carts for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $114,871.38 - Grant Fund

7. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $335,313.90 for Purchase of Licenses for First Alert for the SLED Application for the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department through the Texas Department of Information Resources supplier, CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. - 5 Years - Grant Fund

8. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $227,820.00 for Inspection Services for Houston Public Works, from BRIAN SMITH CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION, INC - Enterprise Fund

9. PATRICIA TECH SUPPLY & SERVICE for Purchase of Fire Hydrant Extension Kits for Houston Public Works - $5,518.80 - Enterprise Fund

RESOLUTIONS - NUMBERS 10 and 11

10. RESOLUTION confirming support for proposed development as Affordable Rental Housing of one or more properties, each of which is located in the City of Houston, Texas and within a census tract that has greater than 20% Housing Tax Credit Units per total households in a census tract; allowing construction of such properties; supporting submittal of applications for Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for such developments; and authorizing allocation of Tax Credits to such developments - DISTRICT D - EVANS SHABAZZ

11. RESOLUTION confirming support for proposed development as Affordable Rental Housing of certain properties which are subject to One Mile Three Year Rule, each located in the City of Houston, Texas, and submittal of applications for Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for such developments; allowing construction of such developments; and authorizing allocation of Tax Credits to such developments - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ

ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 12 through 64

12. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 to establish Article XX, creating the Office of Recovery and Resilience, and repealing Division 2, Article XVI, Chapter 2 (Office of Sustainability)

13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing purchase of Boiler and Machinery Insurance Policy from NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE OF HARTFORD (CNA); providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years - $363,414.00 - Property & Casualty Fund

14. ORDINANCE supplementing City of Houston, Texas, Master Ordinance; supplementing and amending prior ordinances as it relates to City of Houston, Texas, Combined Utility System First Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2004B-3; authorizing the renewal of a credit facility and related documents; and declaring and emergency

15. ORDINANCE supplementing City of Houston, Texas, Master Ordinance; supplementing and amending prior ordinances as it relates to City of Houston, Texas, Combined Utility System First Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2004B-6; authorizing the renewal of a credit facility and related documents; and declaring an emergency

16. ORDINANCE supplementing Master Ordinance and ratifying, confirming and amending Ordinance No. 2020-210 relating to Airport System Senior Lien Commercial Paper Notes, Series A and Series B Program; authorizing execution of amendment to Credit Agreement relating to such program and confirming security and payment with respect thereto; authorizing certain Designated Officials to approve certain terms including interest rate, price and terms relating to sale and delivery of Notes; ratifying and confirming one or more Dealer Agreements, issuing and Paying Agency Agreement and other related agreements; making certain findings and other declarations necessary and incidental to the issuance of Notes; and declaring an emergency

17. ORDINANCE authorizing issuance of City of Houston, Texas, Subordinate Lien Hotel Occupancy Tax and Parking Revenue Flexible Rate Notes, Series C-1, in aggregate principal amount not to exceed $125,000,000; prescribing terms and conditions thereof; providing for payment thereof; approving and authorizing certain authorized officers and employees to act on behalf of City in selling and delivery of such Flexible Rate Notes, within limitations and procedures specified herein; making certain Covenants and Agreements in connection therewith; resolving other matters incident and related to issuance, sale, security and delivery of such Flexible Rate Notes, including the approval of Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Note Purchase Agreement; making other provisions regarding such Flexible Rate Notes and matters incident thereto; authorizing Co-Bond Counsel Agreement; and declaring an emergency

18. ORDINANCE authorizing issuance of City of Houston, Texas, Subordinate Lien Hotel Occupancy Tax and Parking Revenue Flexible Rate Notes, Series C-2, in aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200,000,000; prescribing terms and conditions thereof; providing for payment thereof; approving and authorizing certain authorized officers and employees to act on behalf of City in selling and delivery of such Flexible Rate Notes, within limitations and procedures specified herein; making certain Covenants and Agreements in connection therewith; resolving other matters incident and related to issuance, sale, security and delivery of such Flexible Rate Notes, including approval of Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Note Purchase Agreement; making other provisions regarding such Flexible Rate Notes and matters incident thereto; authorizing Co-Bond Counsel Agreement; and declaring an emergency

19. ORDINANCE approving creation of Initiative to End Street Homelessness Fund with zero beginning fund balance to receive revenues from various sources; establishing sources and uses of funds therein for City’s Initiatives to End Street Homelessness; appropriating any and all funds received into the fund for purposes set out herein and authorizing expenditures consistent with the purpose thereof

20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS to provide Emergency Solutions Grant Program and Community Development Block Grant Funds to continue providing services through its Housing and Community Development Department - $143,750.00 - Grant Fund

21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and THE SALVATION ARMY to extend term of agreement and provide additional Community Development Block Grant Funds and Emergency Solutions Grant Funds for continuing Administration and Operation of Diversion Services to households who are at risk of immediate homelessness and provide Emergency Shelter and Homeless Prevention Services - $334,689.86 – Grant Fund - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ

22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL to provide Emergency Solutions Grants Program and Community Development Block Grant Funds for Continuation of Services previously funded through City’s Homeless Services Program - $944,657.15 - Grant Fund

23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and THE COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids Funds and Emergency Solutions Grant Funds for Operation and Maintenance of Homeless Management Information System - $153,335.00 - Grant Fund

24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON providing additional Emergency Solutions Grant Funds and Community Development Block Grant Funds for Rapid Rehousing Case Management and Navigation Services to households at risk or experiencing homelessness - $264,705.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and SEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES providing Emergency Solution Grants Funds and Community Development Block Grant Funds for Rapid Rehousing Case Management and Navigation Services to homeless households - $376,669.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ

26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and COVENANT HOUSE TEXAS to provide Emergency Solutions Grant Funds, Homeless Housing and Services Program Youth Set-Aside Funds, and Community Development Block Grant Funds to provide for continued Administration and Operation of an Emergency Shelter for individual youth experiencing homelessness - $341,541.00 - Grant Fund

27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fifth amendment to Master Contractor Agreement for City of Houston Home Repair Program to be executed by City of Houston and each of the following contractors: SLSCO, LTD; DSW HOMES, LLC; HOUSTON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC; MAYBERRY HOMES, INC; JAMES W. TURNER CONSTRUCTION, LTD, to extend renewal period of Master Contractor Agreements

28. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2023-0155 to increase maximum contract amount and authorizing second amendment for Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON to amend Scope of Work and replace Principal Investigator for Behavioral Surveillance Services Health Department’s Project; authorizing Director of the Houston Health Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept and expend Grant Funds as awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend al subsequent awards, declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant

29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Peer-to-Peer Operator Agreement between City of Houston, Texas and TURO, INC, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport /Houston and William P. Hobby Airport - Revenue - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and I - MARTINEZ

30. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-833 to correct increase in Spending Authority for Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Tenant, and PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, Landlord - $169,872.51 - Central Service Revolving Fund

31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Marketing Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and NEWMARK REAL ESTATE OF HOUSTON, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, for Marketing and Sale of certain real property consisting of approximately 14.946 acres of land located along the east line of Highway 288 Frontage Road and west line of Cityscape Avenue, south of East Orem Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas (Parcel No. 0451900000696) - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

32. ORDINANCE appropriating $319,553.00 out of Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund and $230,000.00.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund; awarding Construction Contract to LANDSCAPE ART, INC to provide Construction Services for Lawndale Dog Park; setting a deadline for proposer’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance and other required contract documents to the City; holding the proposer in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for engineering and materials testing services and contingencies - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ

33. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-967 to increase maximum contract amount to Professional Services Contract between City of Houston and HICKS JOHNSON PLLC for representation of the City in a lawsuit filed against the City - $1,502,000.00 - Enterprise Fund

34. ORDINANCE approving and amending Ordinance No. 2024-0037 to increase maximum contract amount for agreement for Legal Services with BECK REDDEN, LLP relating to a Consolidated Lawsuit filed against the City and against Art Acevedo, in his official capacity of Houston Police Chief - $800,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund

35. ORDINANCE approving and amending Ordinance No. 2022-0174 and authorizing first amendment to agreement for Professional Services with THOMPSON & HORTON LLP for Legal Services; providing a maximum contract amount - $1,673,210.00 - Property & Casualty Fund

36. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,315,346.10 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund; and awarding contract to NORSTAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC d/b/a BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES for Managed Telecommunications Maintenance Services for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one year options - $7,650,060.71 - Enterprise Fund

37. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston a n d PARK ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT, LLC for Meter Vault Services for Houston Public Works - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $927,750.00 - Enterprise Fund

38. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Software Maintenance Agreement with PERATON INC fka NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION to extend contract term for continued Computer Aided Dispatching Software Maintenance and Professional Services for Houston Information Technology Services; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years - $5,476,571.78 - Central Service Revolving Fund

39. ORDINANCE approving amendment to Ordinance No. 2021-0980 to increase maximum contract amount for agreement between City of Houston and COASTAL ASSOCIATES, LLC dba COASTAL HYDRAULICS for Hydraulic Cylinder and Valve Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - $308,311.88 - Fleet Management Fund

40. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,467,912.76 out of Contribution for Capital Projects Fund; approve Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2022-0752 to increase maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and HR GREEN, INC for TIRZ 17 Memorial City Detention Basin for Houston Public Works (Approved by Ordinance No. 2022-0752) - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN

41. ORDINANCE authorizing first amendment to contract between City of Houston and JAMIS FINE FOODS AND SERVICES, LLC; amending Ordinance No. 2020-0168, to extend contract term to continue Food and Beverage Concessions to Sharpstown Park and Golf Course for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department - DISTRICT J - POLLARD

42. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CENTER FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS RESOURCES for Evidenced-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Peer Support Services for the Houston Health Department - 2 Years with 3 one-year options - $144,000.00 - Grant Fund

43. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement with DH PACE COMPANY INC, for Overhead and Automatic Door Repairs and Replacement Services, through Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Interlocal Purchasing System; providing a maximum contract amount - Through July 31, 2020 - $9,079,464.53 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds

44. ORDINANCE approving and awarding Sole Source Contract to SPARK, INC for Management and Construction of improvements to certain public school playgrounds, public parks, and recreational facilities throughout City of Houston for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options

45. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement for Professional Legal Services with SLOVER & LOFTUS, LLP for Legal Services related to Metro Westpark Corridor for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - $300,000.00 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and G - HUFFMAN

46. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Derivative Agreement with UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMERICA, INC., for the Rental and Leasing of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems through the National Association of State Procurement Officials Cooperative; providing a maximum Contract amount - 1 Year - $1,500,000.00 - Maintenance, Renewal and Replacement Fund

47. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement with HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION to provide Record Storage and Retrieval Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with 9 one-year options - $9,024,434.57 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds

48. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,300,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund and $97,545.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for Records Management System for the Houston Police Department

49. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the north side of the 1000 Block of Usener Street, and the north and south sides of 2500 Block of White Oak Drive, between Norhill Boulevard and Michaux Street within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO

50. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the east and west sides of the 1800 Block of Columbia Street, between East 18th Street and East 20th Street within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

51. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement among City of Houston, Texas, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, and CITY PARK REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, for Design and Construction of improvements to roadside ditches located at Sherwood Lane (from Mangum Road to West TC Jester Boulevard), Helberg Road (from Sherwood Lane to Brookwoods Drive), West 12th Street (from Hempstead Road to Ella Boulevard), Seamist Drive (from W 11th Street to Grovewood Lane), Hurst Street (from approximately 1350-ft west of Maxroy Street to Shirkmere Road), Maxroy Street (from W 11th Street to Eureka Street), Toledo Street (from Maxroy Street to Rawls Street), Letein Street (from Maxroy Street to Rawls Street), and Eureka Street (from Maxroy Street to Kansas Street) - DISTRICTS A - PECK and C - KAMIN

52. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,250,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and WJ INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC for Work Order Professional Services, Technical Support, and Staff Augmentation Project; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

53. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,777,416.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and RPS INFRASTRUCTURE, INC for a 66-Inch Waterline along Veterans Memorial Drive; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

54. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,819,452.65 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC for Water Line Replacement in Memorial Neighborhood Areas A and B; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN

55. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,124,468.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and ISANI CONSULTANTS, L.P. for Waterline Replacement in Shady Acres, Ashford South, and Ashford Villages areas; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and G - HUFFMAN

56. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,462,636.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and SES HORIZON CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC for Waterline Replacement in Oak Forest A, Oak Forest B, and Second Ward; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ

57. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,825,577.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and ATKINSREALIS USA INC for Capacity Remedial Measures Plan (CRMP) Package 6 – Area 1 – Basin IB043; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and H - CASTILLO

58. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,508,650.65 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and AURORA TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC for Water Line Replacement in Texas Medical Center, Melrose Park Neighborhood and in Interstate 10 and Market Street Subdivisions; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; D - EVANS SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; H - CASTILLO and K - CASTEX-TATUM

59. ORDINANCE appropriating $52,500.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC for Construction Management and Inspection Services for Large Diameter Water Line Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

60. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,250,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and MBROH ENGINEERING, INC for Wastewater Facilities and Collection Systems; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

61. ORDINANCE appropriating $902,265.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Construction Manager-At-Risk Agreement between City of Houston and BOYER, INC for Lift Station Rehabilitation and Reconstruction for Enmora #2, Bretshire #2, Red Gully, Cherry Oak, Annunciation, and Shadow Lake Lift Stations; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON and F - THOMAS

62. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,831,680.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to BOYER, INC for Northbelt 90-Inch Sanitary Sewer Tunnel Liner Removal; 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 relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

63. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,932,500.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to RELIANCE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LP for Work Order Construction Contract for Small Diameter Water Lines; 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 relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, testing services, design services during construction, relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water and Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

64. ORDINANCE awarding contract to DL GLOVER UTILITIES, LLC for FY2025 Ditch Reestablishment Work Order Contract #1; 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 a maximum contract amount - $3,500,000.00 - Enterprise Fund

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 65

NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS

65. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE on the proposal to use approximately 19,700 square feet of Sylvan Rodriguez Park east for a 20-foot strip of permanent park property for construction and future maintenance and a 30- foot strip of temporary park property for construction for the 54-Inch Water Line Project portion of Southeast Transmission Line Program - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER

SUGGESTED HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025

MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 66 through 73

66. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of RUFI NATARAJAN, (Harris County Appointee), to Position Six of REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire December 31, 2025

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD

This was Item 2 on Agenda of February 12, 2025

67. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of RUFI

NATARAJAN (Harris County Appointee) to Position 6 of the ST. GEORGE PLACE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire December 31, 2025

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD

This was Item 3 on Agenda of February 12, 2025

68. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Peck that the REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY:

Position One - ZION ESCOBAR, (Harris County Appointee), for a term to expire December 20, 2025

Position Six - UJARI MOHITE, (Harris County Appointee), for a term to expire December 20, 2026; and

Position Seven - THU-MAI NGUYEN, for a term to expire December 20, 2025

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS THOMAS AND POLLARD This was Item 4 on Agenda of February 12, 2025

69. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:

Position One - ZION ESCOBAR, (Harris County Appointee), for a term to expire December 20, 2025

Position Six - UJARI MOHITE, (Harris County Appointee), for a term to expire December 20, 2026; and

Position Seven - THU-MAI NGUYEN, for a term to expire December 20, 2025

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS THOMAS AND POLLARD This was Item 5 on Agenda of February 12, 2025

70. APPROVE spending authority in the total amount of $66,270.00 for Commercial Driver’s License Training for Houston Public Works, from SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Special Revenue and Other Funds TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD

This was Item 20 on Agenda of February 12, 2025

71. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and WEAVER AND TIDWELL, LLP for Professional Auditing Services for the City of Houston Finance Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $7,168,200.00 - General Fund

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS

This was Item 34 on Agenda of February 12, 2025

72. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 26.6199 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 119, for inclusion in its district

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN

This was Item 46 on Agenda of February 12, 2025

73. MOTION by Council Member Castex-Tatum/Seconded by Council Member Peck to approve recommendation from the Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,328,598.32 and acceptance of

work on contract with SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC for Sewer Stoppage Cleaning and Television Inspection VI - 1.31% under the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount - (WW5100-06) - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ

DELAYED BY MOTION #2025-113

This was Item 53 on Agenda of February 12, 2025

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Castex Tatum 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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