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City of Houston City Council May 20 & 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

A regular meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Tiffany D. Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, First Assistant City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present.

At 1:44 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Alcorn for the first proclamation. Council Member Alcorn presented a proclamation to the Motherhood Center recognizing and celebrating their 25 years of service to more than fifty thousand (50,000) Houstonians.

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for a proclamation. Council Member Evans-Shabazz presented a proclamation recognizing Emily Anderson on becoming the President of the American Council of Engineering Companies Board of Directors.

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Kamin for a proclamation. Council Member Kamin presented a proclamation recognizing Axelrad for their 10-year anniversary and their contributions to historic preservation, civic engagement and providing a platform for local homegrown artists.

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Mayor Whitmire recognizing Houston Public Works in commemoration of National Public Works Week 2025 and highlighting public works’ cornerstone ideals of “People, Purpose and Presence.”

At 2:30 p.m., Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Huffman for the Invocation. Council Member Huffman invited Pastor Sie Allen (Life 100 Church) for the Invocation after which she led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes

Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to adopt the minutes of May 6 - 7, 2025 and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas and Huffman absent. MOTION ADOPTED

Speakers

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Kamin for a procedural motion. Council Member Kamin moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Robin Holzer and Heather Mouzourakis to the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Huffman and Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0373 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Members Jackson for a procedural motion. Council Member Jackson moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Samuel Smith to follow Heather Mouzouraski on the top of the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas, Huffman and Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0374 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Members Evans-Shabazz for a procedural motion. Council Member Evans-Shabazz moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of moving Posso Ganame to follow Samuel Smith on the three (3) minute Non-Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Castex-Tatum, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Huffman and Martinez absent.

MOTION 2025-0375 ADOPTED

At 2:37 p.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the Interim City Secretary to call the List of Speakers. At 2:38 p.m., Mayor Whitmire left the public session. Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum presiding.

1 - JEFF REESE - Discrimination in Policing.

2 - SHELBY STEWART - HPD statistics.

3 - ROBIN HOLZER - Introduction and equity in transit.

4 - HEATHER MOUZOURAKIS - Houston Permitting Center.

5 – SAMUEL SMITH - Houston African Day celebration.

6 - POSSO GANAME - Houston African Day celebration.

7 - RANDALL KALLINEN - Discrimination in Policing.

8 - CARAGIL KYLES - Police Issues.

9 - CLEMENTE MATHIS - Civil disability.

10 - TERRI CHEN - City budget.

11 - DAMARIS GONZALEZ - City budget.

Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for a procedural motion. Council Member Evans-Shabazz moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of allowing Ellis Stafford to be the next speaker and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Jackson, Kamin, Flickinger, Huffman, Martinez, Davis and Alcorn. Mayor Pro Tem Castex-Tatum presiding. MOTION 2025-0376 ADOPTED

12 - ELLIS STAFFORD - Introducing Houston NOBLE to the City of Houston.

JULIO McCALL - City budget. Not Present

PERLA GARCIA - 26” City of Houston budget. NEED SPANISH TRANSLATOR. Not Present

13 - CHRISTOPHER JENKINS - City budget.

14 - TRACY HAMBLIN - City budget.

KOURTNEY REVELS - City budget. Not Present

RENEE KENNEDY – BARC. Not Present

SHARON YASIN - Land acquisitions Not Present

15 - JUMANA MALBARI - Gas lawn equipment.

SHAWN HENRY - Housing/homelessness. Not Present

DUKE UGHANZI - Mental health service for the City. Not Present

EDDIE VANDAK - Unsafe club operation. Not Present

16 - KATY GUNTER - Heavy trash pickup/6001 Homestead Rd.

BRENDA SCOTT - Stormwater inspector. Not Present

MALIK SMITH - Community activist. Not Present

17 - TAMANI MWANDANI - School safety.

18 - SHIARA DeLOACH - Thank you.

NIA COLBERT - Mayor Whitmire: Everyone gets a seat at the table. Not Present

19 - CLIVENS GINEAU - My experience in the city.

20 - ELISEY MIRONYUK - Unfair treatment by HPD.

At 4:06 p.m., City Council was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

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Troy D. Lemon, Interim City Secretary, read the description or captions of the Items on the Agenda.

The Houston City Council reconvened at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Mayor John Whitmire presiding with Council Members Amy Peck, Tarsha Jackson, Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Fred Flickinger, Tiffany D. Thomas, Mary Nan Huffman, Mario Castillo, Joaquin Martinez, Edward Pollard, Martha Castex-Tatum, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Arturo Michel, City Attorney, and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present.

At 9:08 a.m., Mayor Whitmire called the meeting of the Houston City Council to order and requested that the Interim City Secretary to call Item 1, the public hearing.

1. PUBLIC HEARING on City Budgets for time period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 - was presented,

1 - JOHN NICKS - Item 1 - City Budget.

2 - JACK VALINSKI - Item 1 - City Budget.

CHRISTOPHER RIVERA - Item 1 - City Budget. Not Present

Mayor Whitmire asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on Item 1. Seeing none, he requested a motion to close the public hearing. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to close the public hearing and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Huffman absent. MOTION 2025-0363 ADOPTED

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Whitmire asked HPOU President, Doug Griffith, and Houston Police Chief, Noe Diaz, to come and comment on Item 36, as it relates to the Meet and Confer Agreement with the Houston Police Officers. After which members of Council commented and questioned, at length, Mr. Griffith and Chief Diaz on their presentation of the agreement.

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Castex-Tatum for a procedural motion. Council Member Castex-Tatum moved to take Item 36 out of order and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0378 ADOPTED

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 - was presented and roll call vote was requested.

Roll Call Vote:

Mayor Whitmire voting aye

Council Member Martinez voting aye

Council Member Peck voting aye

Council Member Pollard voting aye

Council Member Jackson voting aye

Council Member Castex-Tatum voting aye

Council Member Kamin voting aye

Council Member Ramirez voting aye

Council Member Evans-Shabazz voting aye

Council Member Davis voting aye

Council Member Flickinger voting aye

Council Member Carter voting aye

Council Member Thomas voting aye

Council Member Plummer voting aye

Council Member Huffman voting aye

Council Member Alcorn voting aye

Council Member Castillo voting aye

ORDINANCE 2025-0405 ADOPTED

10:18 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the Interim City Secretary to call the Consent Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA

ACCEPT WORK

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0379 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0380 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0381 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0382 ADOPTED

7. APPROVE 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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent.

MOTION 2025-0383 ADOPTED

9. ABACUS QUALITY SYSTEM SERVICES, INC for Purchase of a Mechanical Seal Assembly for Houston Public Works - $5,977.99 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0384 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0385 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0386 ADOPTED

12. FREEDOM WATERWORKS for Furnish and Deliver Various Types of Valves and Accessories for Houston Public Works - $116,631.54 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0387 ADOPTED

13. h.m.t. SERVICES CORPORATION for Purchase of Air Compressor Dryer for Houston Public Works - $26,300.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0388 ADOPTED

14. h.m.t. SERVICES CORPORATION for Purchase of 55-ton Universal Hydraulic Puller for Houston Public Works - $27,860.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0389 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0390 ADOPTED

16. PATRICIA TECH SUPPLY & SERVICES for Purchase of Gatorbar Fiberglass Rebar for Houston Public Works - $22,134.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0391 ADOPTED

17. SCM CONSULTANTS INC for Purchase of Burner Ignitors for Houston Public Works - $30,396.00 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0392 ADOPTED

18. TRANTEX TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS OF TEXAS INC for Purchase of Glass Beads for Houston Public Works - $12,000.00 - Special Revenue Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0393 ADOPTED

19. US PRODUCT DISTRIBUTORS INC for Purchase of Connector Bodies for Houston Public Works - $11,450.00 - Special Revenue Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Martinez absent. MOTION 2025-0394 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0406 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0407 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0408 ADOPTED

26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing amendment to increase spending authority for Tower Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Licensee and CROWN COMMUICATION, LLC, Licensor - 5 Years - $376,262.18 - Central Service Revolving Fund - The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 26 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0409 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0410 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0411 ADOPTED

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; providing for severability - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0412 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0413 ADOPTED

40. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Grant Application to the 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 - DISTRICTS A - PECK; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and G - HUFFMAN - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0414 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0415 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0416 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0417 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0418 ADOPTED

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, Council Member Kamin voting no, balance voting aye. MOTION 2025-0395 ADOPTED

8. h.m.t. SERVICES CORPORATION for Purchase of Embroidery Machines for the Houston Public Library - $23,400.00 - General Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. MOTION 2025-0396 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Carter absent. ORDINANCE 2025-419 ADOPTED

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 - The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 24 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Carter absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0420 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0421 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0422 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0423 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Carter absent. ORDINANCE 2025-0424 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0425 ADOPTED

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; providing for other matters related to the subject - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0426 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0427 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0428 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0429 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0430 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0431 ADOPTED

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 May 14, 2025

- was presented, Council Member Kamin Voting no, balance voting aye.

MOTION 2025-0397 ADOPTED

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Flickinger first. There being no further business, City Council adjourned at 11:26 a.m.

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