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City of Houston City Council met May 28.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA- CONSOLIDATED SESSION MEETING Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - 9:00AM City Hall - In Person Meeting
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Ramirez
9:00AM - ROLL CALL
ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
9:30AM - PUBLIC SPEAKERS
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
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDANUMBERS 1 through 42
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBER 1
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON LAND BANK, for a term to expire December 31, 2026:
Position One - DAVID L. COLLINS, SR, reappointment;
Position Two - C.J. EISENBARTH HAGER, appointment;
Position Three - MATT ZEIS, reappointment, and to serve as Chair; and
Position Five - THOMAS SIMPSON, appointment
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 2 through 4
2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $992,806.94 and acceptance of work on contract with DL GLOVER UTILITIES, LLC for FY 2024 Ditch Maintenance Work Order Contract - 0.72% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; H - HUFFMAN and I - MARTINEZ
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $11,006,736.34 and acceptance of work on contract with SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for Hillcroft Avenue and Court Road Extension - 1.01% over the original contract amount - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $292,908.35 and acceptance of work on contract with KEY HTX DEVELOPMENT and HOLDINGS, INC for the Sagemont Community Center - Hurricane Harvey Renovation Project - 8.69% over the original contract amount and under the 10% contingency - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
PURCHASINGAND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 8
5. APPROVE spending authority in the amount of $400,000.00 for Emergency Ride Services in Disasters for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department to WHC HTX, LLC (zTRIP) - 5 Years - General Fund
6. ENVIRONMENTAL SORBENTS, LLC for Liquid and Solid Runway Deicing Products for the Houston Airport System - $1,750,000.00 - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - Enterprise Fund
7. PATRICIA TECH SUPPLY& SERVICE for Purchase of Surface Mixers for Houston Public Works $33,547.50 - Enterprise Fund
8. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $82,250.00 for Professional and Technical, Executive-Level Education and Training Services for the Houston Police Department to POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM - Police Special Services Fund
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 9
9. RESOLUTION approving issuance and sale of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds or Notes by Houston Housing Finance Corporation to provide financing for Sunflower Terrace Apartments by SUNFLOWER TERRACE PRESERVATION LLC - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
ORDINANCES - NUMBERING
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 10 through 42
ORDINANCES
10. ORDINANCE relating to Reappointment and Confirmation of KIM EDWARDS as Full-Time Municipal Court Judge to serve a Four-Year Term beginning immediately upon Council confirmation
11. ORDINANCE providing for the Continuation of Appropriation for support of City Government pursuant to the requirements of Article VIA, Section 1 of City Charter; authorizing certain transfers; making other provisions related to the subject; containing a repealer and a severability clause
12. ORDINANCE related to the Fiscal Affairs of the City; approving the Annual Budgets of the City of Houston, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2026, including provisions for future adjustment to certain Fund Balances; making various amendments to the proposed budgets; authorizing certain transfers, re-designating a cash reserve in the Fund Balance; establishing a cost for copies of the Budget; making other provisions related to the subject; making certain findings related thereto; providing a repealing clause; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency
13. ORDINANCE ratifying the adoption of Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budgets raising more Revenue from Ad Valorem (Property) Taxes due to increased property valuations and the addition of property to the Tax Roll than in Fiscal Year 2025; setting an effective date This item should only be considered after passage of Item12 above
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing payment to ETHAN HEALTH LGC, for full Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Expenses pursuant to first Interlocal Agreement between City and ETHAN Health LGC
This item should only be considered after passage of Item12 above
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing payment to HOUSTON RECOVERY CENTER
LGC for full Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Expenses pursuant to Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and Houston Recovery Center LGC
This item should only be considered after passage of Item12 above
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing payment to HOUSTON FORENSIC SCIENCE CENTER, INC, for full Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Expenses pursuant to first Interlocal Agreement between City and Houston Forensic Science Center, Inc
This item should only be considered after passage of Item12 above
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Contract Parking Agreement between HOBBY CENTER FOUNDATION, as Licensor, and City of Houston, Texas, as Licensee, for Hobby Center Parking Garage - 5 Years - $2,662,261.20 - Central Service Revolving Fund
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of required application materials to the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT for a Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending Award under the HUD Economic Development Initiative; and the execution of associated Grant Agreements between HUD and the City of Houston and related forms and documents - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
19. ORDINANCE authorizing and approving Form Loan Agreement, Deed of Trust, Note and Homebuyer Terms for use in City of Houston’s Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program 2.0 which will provide Down payment Assistance, Closing Costs or Buydown Interest Rates for eligible homebuyers
20. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing seventh amendment to TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE (“GLO”) Contract No. 19-076-008-B357, the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery 2016 Flood Events (CDBG-DR16)
21. ORDINANCE appropriating $20,000,000.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund; approving and authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Design/Build Contract between City of Houston and TEXAS STERLING – BANICKI, JV LLC for Taxiway L and Runway 4-22 Shoulders Phase 1 Construction at Ellington Airport (EFD) (Project No. 707); providing funding for construction phase services, materials engineering and testing services, and contingency - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract with ACUMEN FISCAL AGENT, LLC and PREMIER FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC to provide Financial Management Services for the Houston Health Department; containing provisions relating to the subject; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $16,000,000.00 - Health Special Fund
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF TEXAS, LP dba RUSH TRUCK CENTER, HOUSTON, for Heavy-Duty Vehicle Auto Body Collision Parts and Repair Services for Houston Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $10,222,277.27 - Fleet Management Fund
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Sole Source Agreement with CONDUENT PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS for Maintenance and Support of MAVEN Disease Surveillance System for the Houston Health Department; containing provisions relating to the subject; providing a maxim contract amount - 1 Year with 4 one-year options - $1,236,358.50 - Grant Fund
25. ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract to HEDGEROW SOFTWARE US, INC to provide Software Solution and Professional Services for Environmental Enforcement Programs for the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years with 2 one-year options - $1,699,325.00 - General and Other Funds
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,437,937.16 out of Airports Improvement Fund; approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and PREFERRED TECHNOLOGIES, LLC through Department of Information Resources for Installation of Security Cameras and Wireless Communication at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH); providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Parking Lease KITCHCO REALTY, LTD, METCO REALTY, LTD, and TEXAN LAND AND CATTLE II, LTD, as Landlord, and City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, for space at 1010 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas for the Houston Public Works Department - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
28. ORDINANCE appropriating additional $529,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund and approving and authorizing first amendment to Construction Manager At Risk Contract with ANSLOW BRYANT CONSTRUCTION, LTD, for Fire Station 17 - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
29. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2025-98 establishing the north and south sides of the 3100 Block of Prospect Street, between Sampson and the end of Prospect Street, with the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
30. ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the Public Improvement Project known as the Lift Station Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Design Consent Decree – CMAR – Emnora #2, Bretshire #1, Red Gully, Cherry Oak, Annunciation & Shadow Lakes Lift Stations Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to parcels of land required for the project, consisting of two parcels situated in the Eli Noland Survey, Abstract No. 600 in Harris County, Texas by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for Relocation Assistance, Appraisal Fees, Title Policies/Services, Recording Fees, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fess in connection with the acquisition of fee simple or easement interests to the two parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
31. ORDINANCE approving issuance of $3,100,000 of Bonds by HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 23; containing other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
32. ORDINANCE appropriating $89,250.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax Fund; approving and authorizing Reimbursement Agreement between City of Houston and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, to reimburse Union Pacific Railroad for Preliminary Engineering Services; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $89,250.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax Fund; approving and authorizing Reimbursement Agreement between City of Houston and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, to reimburse Union Pacific Railroad for Preliminary Engineering Services; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
34. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,294,025.46 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and CIVITAS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC for New Monofil at Northeast Water Purification Plant; providing funding CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
35. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,426,073.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and FIVENGINEERING, LLC dba 5 ENGINEERING for Wastewater Treatment Plant Hazard Mitigation; providing funding CIP Cost Recovery financed by Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
36. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,392,198.25 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and KUO & ASSOCIATES, LLC for 42-Inch Fuqua Line Extension from SH 288 to Hiram Clarke Road; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS D - EVANS SHABAZZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM
37. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,257,803.55 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and ZARINKELK ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC for Lift Station Hazard Mitigation and Improvement Projects (Forest Cove Drive #1, Forest Cove Drive #2 Lift Station, Marina Lift Station, Kingwood Drive Lift Station, Deer Ridge Estates Lift Station, Forest Garden Drive Lift Station, Aqua Vista Lift Station, River Lift Station); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
38. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,500,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge; awarding contract to DL GLOVER UTILITIES, LLC for FY2025 Drainage Rehabilitation Storm Water Action Team (SWAT) Work Orders No. 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 funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage And Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge, and testing services
39. ORDINANCE appropriating $41,237,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to MC2 CIVIL, LLC for LAS System at Ground Water Facilities and Chemical Improvements at Repump Stations – Package 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 funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, testing services, and construction management - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; F - THOMAS and K - CASTEX-TATUM
40. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,834,016.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE SERVICES, I N C for Sanitary Sewer Siphon 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
41. ORDINANCE awarding contract to TEXKOTA ENTERPRISES, LLC for Miscellaneous Small Diameter Waterline, Fire Hydrant, Valve Rehab & Repairs; 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 - $5,445,00.00
42. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,861,711.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to VORTEX SERVICES, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required 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, and testing services
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA PROPOSITION ACOUNCIL MEMBER ITEM - NUMBER 43
43. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 45-11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Quotas on the Minimum Amount of Traffic Stops
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BYCOUNCIL - Council Member Kamin first
ALL ORDINANCES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED ON AN EMERGENCYBASIS AND TO BE PASSED ON ONE READING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED,ARTICLE VII, SECTION 7, CITYCHARTER
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