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City of Houston City Council met May 20 & 21.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, May 20, 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 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.
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RECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - May 21, 2025 - 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 on City Budgets for time period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 48
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 2
2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $779,021.01 and acceptance of work on contract with SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection in Support of Rehabilitation - 5.61% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; C - KAMIN; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; I - MARTINEZ; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 3 through 19
3. MUSTANG MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC dba MUSTANG CAT for Purchase of Caterpillar Engine Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - Fleet Management Fund
4. SILSBEE FORD for Purchase of Four (4) Ford F150 Hybrid Trucks through The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative (TIPS) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Information Technology Services Department - $197,262.00 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund
5. SILSBEE FORD for Purchase of Two (2) 2025 Ford High Roof Cargo Vans through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Purchasing Cooperative Program for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Public Library - $103,760.50 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund
6. SILSBEE FORD, The Interlocal Purchasing System supplier, for Purchase of One Hundred Nineteen (119) Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Vehicles for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $7,465,239.77 - Police Consolidated Construction Fund
7. APPROVE spending authority in the amount of $270,093.19 for Emergency Purchase of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Services for the Houston Health Department, to AAR INCORPORATED - $270,093.19 - Grant Fund
8. h.m.t SERVICES CORPORATION for Purchase of Embroidery Machines for the Houston Public Library - $23,400.00 - General Fund
9. ABACUS QUALITY SYSTEM SERVICES, INC for Purchase of a Mechanical Seal Assembly for Houston Public Works - $5,977.99 - Enterprise Fund
10. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $53,967.00 for Purchase of Residential Demolition Services for Houston Public Works through the Choice Partners Purchasing Cooperative supplier, ERC ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC - Grant Fund
11. AMEND MOTION #2025-0203, 03/26/25, TO INCREASE spending authority from $178,884.90 to $218,239.80 for Purchase of Galvanized Bauer Pipe and Fittings for Houston Public Works, awarded to eWORLD INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC - Enterprise Fund
12. FREEDOM WATERWORKS for Furnish and Deliver Various Types of Valves and Accessories for Houston Public Works - $116,631.54 - Enterprise Fund
13. h.m.t. SERVICE CORPORATION for Purchase of Air Compressor Dryer for Houston Public Works - $26,300.00 - Enterprise Fund
14. h.m.t. SERVICE CORPORATION for Purchase of 55-ton Universal Hydraulic Puller for Houston Public Works - $27,860.00 - Enterprise Fund
15. MORAVEC LABS, LLC dba DYMAPTIC for Purchase of Upgrades and Maintenance Services for Houston Public Works - $4,431,636.00 - 3 Years - Enterprise Fund
16. PATRICIA TECH SUPPLY & SERVICES for Purchase of Gatorbar Fiberglass Rebar for Houston Public Works - $22,134.00 - Enterprise Fund
17. SCM CONSULTANTS INC for Purchase of Burner Ignitors for Houston Public Works - $30,396.00 - Enterprise Fund
18. TRANTEX TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS OF TEXAS INC for Purchase of Glass Beads for Houston Public Works - $12,000.00 - Special Revenue Fund
19. US PRODUCT DISTRIBUTORS INC for Purchase of Connector Bodies for Houston Public Works - $11,450.00 - Special Revenue Fund
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 20 through 48
20. ORDINANCE supplementing City of Houston, Texas Ordinance No. 2023- 350, Ordinance No. 2010-383, Ordinance No. 2013-631, Ordinance No. 2016-503 and Ordinance No. 2019-456 relating to the issuance of City of Houston, Texas Combined Utility System Commercial Paper Notes, Series B-4; authorizing the extension of a Credit Facility, the Execution and Delivery of the Amended Reimbursement Agreement; and Bank Fee Letter, and resolving other matters related thereto; and declaring an emergency
21. ORDINANCE declaring intent to issue Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds to finance certain projects for the benefit of the Houston Airport System; authorizing a Public Hearing for each such project; declaring intent to reimburse certain costs of each project from Bonds issued to finance each project; authorizing matters relating thereto and making certain findings necessary and incidental to each project; and declaring an emergency
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and ACCESS CARE OF COASTAL TEXAS, INC, to extend term of agreement and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds to provide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, Short-Term, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance, Permanent Housing Placement Services, and Supportive Services to low-income households living with HIV/AIDS - $559,816.00 - Grant Fund
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Director of Houston Health Department to apply for, accept and expend the Texas Women Grant Application and expend all subsequent supplemental awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Director of City of Houston Health Department to accept Grant Award from the CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION for the Strengthening Vaccine Preventable Disease Prevention and Response Grant Application; 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
25. ORDINANCE approving Electronic Grant Application from the CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL for the Medical Monitoring Project Grant; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston Health Department to apply for, accept and expend the Grant Funds as awarded, and to accept and expend all subsequent supplemental awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant; containing provisions related to the subject
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing amendment to increase spending authority for Tower Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Licensee and CROWN COMMUNICATION, LLC, Licensor - 5 Years - $376,262.18 - Central Service Revolving Fund
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Architectural Services Contract with BRAVE ARCHITECTURE, INC for new Hispanic History Research Center; providing funding for Civic Art Program - $1,340,251.00 - Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $13,246,749.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund and ward Construction Manager At Risk Contract to TELLEPSEN BUILDERS LP for Hispanic History Research Center; providing funding for material testing, asbestos testing and abatement, equipment, Civic Art Program and contingency - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
29. ORDINANCE appropriating additional $3,549,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund for Houston Fire Department Station 16 Renovation Project; providing funding for Civic Art Program and contingencies - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
30. ORDINANCE appropriating additional $2,144,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund for Houston Fire Department Station 31 Renovation Project; providing funding for Civic Art Program and contingencies - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston a n d CHALK’S TRUCK PARTS, INC dba RANDY’S DRIVESHAFT SERVICE for Driveshaft and Power Take-Off Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $591,901.92 - Fleet Management Fund
32. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and AIRPORT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION d/b/a TRANSPORATION SECURITY CLEARINGHOUSE for Designated Aviation Channeling Services for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,665,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
33. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2020-0289 and approving and authorizing first amendment contract with MED SCRIPTS PHARMACY CORPORATION to increase maximum contract amount and to extend contract term for Prescription Services for seniors through Harris County Area Agency on Aging for the Houston Health Department; containing provisions relating to the subject; and declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant - $500,000.00 - Grant Fund
34. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Professional Services Agreement with LINEBARGER, GOGGAN, BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP for Unpaid Collection Services for the Municipal Courts Department to extend the term of the contract - 6 Months - Revenue
35. ORDINANCE closing certain northbound and southbound Motor Vehicle Traffic Lanes on Main Street between Rusk St. and Commerce St., excepting southbound traffic lane of Main St. between Franklin St. and Congress St., for Pedestrian Improvements and Public Outdoor Spaces - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ
36. ORDINANCE amending City of Houston Ordinance No. 2022-0221 relating to Employment Conditions, Compensation and Benefits of Classified Police Officers of the City of Houston; Ratifying the 2025 Meet and Confer Agreement between the City of Houston and the HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS’ UNION, and containing other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; suspending the operation of certain ordinances; providing for severability
37. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,500,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Construction Fund for Planned Purchase of Conducted Energy Devices and Supplies for the Houston Police Department
38. ORDINANCE renewing the establishment of the east and west sides of the 800-1100 Blocks of Arlington Street, between E. 8th and E. 12th Streets within the City of Houston, Texas as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Houston Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
39. ORDINANCE appropriating $49,500.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF; approving and authorizing Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for improvements to Mosley Road by and among City of Houston, Texas GULFGATE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, and HOBBY AREA DISTRICT ; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of Public Improvements Financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
40. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Grant Application to t h e TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE for a Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP) Grant; to support Pine Shadows Flood and Drainage Improvements and Intersection and Signal Reconstruction; declaring the City's eligibility for such Grants; authorizing the Director of Houston Public Works or Director's Designee to act as the City’s representative in the Grant Application Process, to accept such Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any pertaining to the Grant program - DISTRICTS A - PECK; D - EVANS SHABAZZ and G - HUFFMAN
41. ORDINANCE appropriating $550,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and IEA, INC for FY24 Street Rehabilitation Design Projects Contract #3; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF
42. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,554,671.05 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and CP&Y, INC dba STV INFRASTRUCTURE for Lift Station Hazard Mitigation and Improvement Projects (Mississippi LS, Berkley LS, Hunterwood M.U.D. LS, Ballantine LS, Minnesota LS, Kirby Drive #3 LS); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS I - MARTINEZ and K - CASTEX TATUM
43. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,022,233.38 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and HR GREEN, INC for Lift Station Hazard Mitigation and Improvement Projects (Old Stone Trail Lift Station, Tanya Circle Lift Station, M.U.D #175-2 Lift Station, Memorial Drive #5 Lift Station, Fleetwood Lift Station, Addicks Lift Station, and Woodway #2 Lift Station); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS A - PECK and G - HUFFMAN
44. ORDINANCE appropriating $29,576,079.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and BROWN AND CALDWELL for Capacity Remedial Measures Plan CIP Package 3 (CD Area 2 & 3); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
45. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,472,135.75 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and BINKLEY & BARFIELD, INC for 66-inch Water Line Along Victory Drive from Wheatley Street to Acres Homes Pump Station; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
46. ORDINANCE awarding contract to J. RIVAS CONSTRUCTION LLC for FY 2025 Ditch Reestablishment Work Order Contract #3; 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 - $6,000,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
47. ORDINANCE awarding contract to T CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Miscellaneous Small Diameter Waterline, Fire Hydrant and Valve Rehabilitation and Repairs for Kingwood Area, 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 contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Operating Fund; providing a maximum contract amount - $4,073,794.00 - Enterprise Fund. - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
48. ORDINANCE appropriating $42,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between City of Houston and ISANI CONSULTANTS, L.P. for Large Diameter Waterline Projects; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 49
49. LAKE COUNTRY CHEVROLET - $186,555.00; SILSBEE FORD - $445,213.67 and SILSBEE TOYOTA $509,103.20, for Purchase of Chevrolet Tahoe Vehicles, Ford Police Interceptor, Explorers, Rangers and F-150 Vehicles and Toyota 4Runners, Highlanders, Tacomas and Tundra Vehicles through The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative (TIPS) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department - Grant and Other Funds
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN
This was Item 15 on Agenda of May 14, 2025
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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