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City of Houston City Council met May 28.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Troy D. Lemon, Interim City Secretary, read the description or captions of the Items on the Agenda. Council Chamber, City Hall, Wednesday, May 28, 2025

A consolidated meeting of the Houston City Council was held at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2025 with 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, Julian Ramirez, Willie Davis, Twila Carter, Letitia Plummer and Sallie Alcorn; Randy Zamora, Legal Department and Marta Crinejo, Agenda Director, present. Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum out of the City on City business.

At 9:09 a.m., Mayor John Whitmire called the meeting to order and recognized Council Member Ramirez for the Invocation. Council Member Ramirez invited Pastor T. Leon Preston II (Yale Street Baptist Church) for the Invocation after which he led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes

Council Member Peck moved to adopt the minutes of May 13 - 14, 2025 and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Kamin and Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Peck for a procedural motion. Council Member Peck moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose to consider Items 1 and 10 out of order and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Kamin and Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2025-0398 ADOPTED

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

Position Five - THOMAS SIMPSON, appointment.

- was presented, moved by Council Member Peck and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Kamin and Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2025-0399 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0432 ADOPTED

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Whitmire mentioned the loss of former Fox26 news anchor, José Griñán, who passed away on Monday from a long-term battle with cancer. He was 72 and such a tremendous loss for Houstonians and the community. Our prayers are with his family and friends. Mayor Whitmire requested a moment in silence.

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Ramirez for a procedural motion. Council Member Ramirez moved that the rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Sara Rehman, Saron Regassa, Vanessa Toro Barragan and Aleja Newman to the top of the one (1) minute Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Huffman, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Kamin and Evans-Shabazz absent. MOTION 2025-0400 ADOPTED

At 9:17 a.m., Mayor Whitmire requested the Interim City Secretary to call the List of Speakers.

1 - VANESSA BARRAGAN - Budget.

2 - ALEJ NEWMAN - Budget.

DEB BONARIO-MARTIN - Budget (Item 12). Not Present

3 - VICKIE WORTHY - Budget (Item 12).

4 - KARTHIK SOORA - (Item 12).

MANUEL COHEN - Budget (Item 12). Not Present

5 - JOY DAVIS - Traffic stop quotas (Item 43).

6 - CHRISTOPHER RIVERA - Traffic stop quotas (Item 43).

7 - RAIN EATMON - Traffic stop quotas (Item 43).

8 - ALFREDO DOMINGUEZ - Traffic stop quotas (Item 43).

9 - CORISHA ROGERS - Budget (Item 12).

10 - JOSEPH PANZARELLA - Budget (Item 12).

11 - SARA REHMAN - Budget (Item 12).

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Plummer for a procedural motion. Council Member Plummer moved that rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Destani Washington to the bottom of the three (3) minute Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Thomas and Pollard absent. MOTION 2025-0401 ADOPTED

12 - CESAR ESPINOSA - Traffic stop quotas (Item 43).

SALENA BRAYE-BULLS - Traffic stop quotas (Item 43). Not Present

13 - NICHOLE EARL - Traffic stop quotas (Item 43).

14 - ELIZABETH YAGUAREA-LUMIA - Budget (Item 12).

15 - LISA HUNT - Budget (Item 12).

16 - CAROLYN RIVERA - Budget (Item 12).

17 - MARCIE HYSINGER - Budget (Item 12).

18 - DAVID ESPINOZA - Budget (Item 12).

19 - SHONZA BRANCH - Budget (Item 12).

20 - DANIELLE NEWTON - Budget (Item 12).

21 - ARACELI RAMOS - Drainage/Budget (Item 12).

22 - SARON REGASSA – Budget.

23 - TANA PRADIA - Traffic stop quotas (Item 43).

24 - DORIS BROWN - Budget (Item 12).

DANA JONES - Budget (Item 12). Not Present

25 - KOURTNEY REVELS - Budget (Item 12).

26 - LETICIA GUTIERREZ - Budget (Item 12).

27 - GENESIS GRANADOS - Budget (Item 12).

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Plummer for a procedural motion. Council Member Plummer moved that rules be suspended for the purpose of adding and allowing Clifford Jackson to be the next speaker and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Castillo, Martinez and Alcorn absent. MOTION 2025-0402 ADOPTED

28 - CLIFFORD JACKSON - Budget.

29 - BECKY SMITH - Budget (Item 12).

30 - NORMA GONZALEZ - Budget (Item 12).

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Martinez for a procedural motion. Council Member Martinez moved that rules be suspended for the purpose of adding Dominic Chacon to the bottom of the three (3) minute Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Thomas, all voting aye, nays none. Council Members Davis and Plummer absent. MOTION 2025-0403 ADOPTED

31 - CHLOE COOK - Budget (Item 12).

Mayor Whitmire recognized Council Member Evans-Shabazz for a procedural motion. Council Member Evans-Shabazz moved that rules be suspended for adding Jacqueline Potter to the bottom of the three (3) minute Agenda List of Speakers and seconded by Council Member Peck, all voting aye, nays none. Council Member Thomas absent. MOTION 2025-0404 ADOPTED

32 - DOMINIC CHACON - Budget (Item 12)

33 - JACQUELINE POTTER - Budget (Item 12)

34 - THEODORE CARRERO - Homelessness

RENEE KENNEDY - BARC. Not Present

ANDREANA STOWERS - Trees growing over fence. Not Present

BRENDA SCOTT - Stormwater inspectors. Not Present

OBIE GOFFNEY - Harassment. Not Present

LaTOYA JONES - Government assistance/harassing text/IRS. Not Present

FLORENCE ELDRIDGE - Damages from a city vehicle. Not Present

JONATHAN YOUNG - City disciplinary policy. Not Present

35 - VERONICA CHADO ZALDO - HPD. NEED TRANSLATOR

BRIAN ETIENNE - W. Orem in City Park. Not Present

IAN ELSE - Violation of 4th amendment rights inside City Hall. Not Present

36 - KELLY HANNAGAN-VALORE - Identification from Clear Lake City.

37 - NIA COLBERT - Mayor Whitmire: Everyone gets a seat at the table.

FREDRICK METOYER - AI and library life discrimination. Not Present

AMANDA LUNA - Identity theft. Not Present

38 - SANDRA ALLEN - Kidnapping.

39 - OMER AHMED - Budget (Item 12).

40 - STEPHANY VALDEZ - City budget (Item 12).

Mayor Whitmire left the meeting. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck presiding.

41 - ALICE LIU - Budget (Item 12).

TAMANI MWANDANI - School safety. Not Present

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42 - JACOB KLEMENTICH – Uvalde.

CLIVENS GINEAU - Electrical Engineering and small quote. Not Present

43 - ELISEY MIRONYUK - METRO and Houston Public Library.

Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck 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 $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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Huffman and seconded by Council Member Jackson, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Kamin, Thomas and Martinez absent. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck presiding. MOTION 2025-0405 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Huffman and seconded by Council Member Jackson, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Kamin, Thomas and Martinez absent. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck presiding. MOTION 2025-0406 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Huffman and seconded by Council Member Jackson, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Kamin, Thomas and Martinez absent. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck presiding. MOTION 2025-0407 ADOPTED

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Huffman and seconded by Council Member Jackson, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Kamin and Thomas absent. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck presiding. MOTION 2025-0408 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Huffman and seconded by Council Member Jackson, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Kamin and Thomas absent. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck presiding. MOTION 2025-0409 ADOPTED

7. PATRICIA TECH SUPPLY & SERVICE for Purchase of Surface Mixers for Houston Public Works - $33,547.50 - Enterprise Fund - was presented, moved by Council Member Huffman and seconded by Council Member Jackson, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Kamin and Thomas absent. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck presiding. MOTION 2025-0410 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, moved by Council Member Huffman and seconded by Council Member Jackson, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Kamin and Thomas absent. Vice Mayor Pro Tem Peck presiding.

MOTION 2025-0411 ADOPTED

Mayor Whitmire returned to the meeting.

RESOLUTIONS

9. RESOLUTION approving issuance and sale of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds or Notes by Houston Finance Corporation to provide financing for Sunflower Terrace Apartments by SUNFLOWER TERRACE PRESERVATION LLC - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. Mayor Whitmire, Council Members Kamin and Thomas absent. RESOLUTION 2025-0025 ADOPTED

ORDINANCES

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 - The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 11 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0433 ADOPTED

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 - The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 18 has been pulled by the administration and will not be considered.

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) - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0434 ADOPTED

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 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0435 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0436 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0437 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0438 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0439 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0440 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0441 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0442 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0443 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0444 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0445 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0446 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0447 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0448 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0449 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0450 ADOPTED

40. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,834,016.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC 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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0451 ADOPTED

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 - The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 41 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0452 ADOPTED

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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 - was presented,

Members of Council presented their budget amendments to the FY2026 City of Houston Budget. Council Member Alcorn tagged Item 12 along with the amendments.

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 Item 12 above

- was presented and Tagged by Council Member Alcorn.

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 Item 12above

- The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 14 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

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 Item 12 above

- The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 15 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

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 Item 12 above

- The Interim City Secretary advised that Item 41 has not been received but will be considered if it’s received before the end of the meeting.

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 Downpayment Assistance, Closing Costs or Buydown Interest Rates for eligible homebuyers - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0453 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0454 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0455 ADOPTED

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 - was presented, all voting aye, nays none.

ORDINANCE 2025-0456 ADOPTED

PROPOSITION A COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM

43. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 45-11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Quotas on the Minimum Amount of Traffic Stops - was presented, all voting aye, nays none. ORDINANCE 2025-0457 ADOPTED

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

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