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City of Houston City Council met Sept. 16 - 17.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 5:30 PM City Hall - In Person Meeting
PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Jackson 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 - September 17, 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 35
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 3
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON AMATEUR SPORTS PARK LGC, INC:
Position Four - ALAN RESENDEZ, appointment, for a term to expire
January 1, 2028;
Position Five - LES HAULBROOK, reappointment, for a term to expire January 1, 2028;
Position Six - ISLARA RODRIGUEZ IRGIT, reappointment, for a term to expire January 1, 2027; and
Position Seven - LAURAA. VELASQUEZ, reappointment, for a term to expire January 1, 2027
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointmentof the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-ONE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (HARDY/NEAR NORTHSIDE ZONE):
Position One - JOSEPH M. BARRON, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2025;
Position Two - JORGE B. BUSTAMANTE, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026;
Position Three - JONATHAN EMILIO TRUJILLO, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2025;
Position Four - DIEGO G. ARIAS, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026;
Position Five - DANIEL ORTIZ, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2025;
Position Six - MONTE LARGE, reappointment, for a term to December 31, 2026; and
Position Seven - ELIA QUILES, reappointment, for a term to December 31, 2025
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HARDY/NEAR NORTHSIDE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Position One - JOSEPH M. BARRON, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2025;
Position Two - JORGE B. BUSTAMANTE, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026;
Position Three - JONATHAN EMILIO TRUJILLO, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2025;
Position Four - DIEGO G. ARIAS, appointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2026;
Position Five - DANIEL ORTIZ, reappointment, for a term to expire December 31, 2025;
Position Six - MONTE LARGE, reappointment, for a term to December 31, 2026; and
Position Seven - ELIA QUILES, reappointment, for a term to December 31, 2025
PROPERTY - NUMBER 4
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director of Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Zachary Green, of PL Corporation, declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of 50-foot-wide Moers Road, from Almeda Genoa Road north ±683 feet, within the South Houston Gardens Subdivision, Section 8, in the John Robinson Survey, Abstract 680. Parcel SY24-068 - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 11
5. APPROVE spending authority for full and final settlement, indemnity agreement and release for Uniform Services for the Houston Airport System, awarded to CINTAS CORPORATION - $672,475.38 - Enterprise Fund
6. AMEND MOTION NO. 2022-497, 10/05/22, TO INCREASE spending authority for Purchase of Airfield Lighting for the Houston Airport System, awarded to TURTLE AND HUGHES, INC - $610,180.21 - Enterprise Fund
7. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $4,200,000.00 for Purchase of Transportation Vehicle Parts and Services through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with TIPS for the Fleet Management Department, from DEFENDER SUPPLY, LLC - Through November 30, 2027 - Fleet Management Fund
8. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $2,433,245.00 for Purchase of Professional Support Services to support the Enterprise Suite of Microsoft Products through the Texas Department of Information Resources for the Houston Information Technology Services and Various City Departments, from CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION - Through September 30, 2028 - Central Service Revolving and Other Funds
9. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $60,124,498.65 for Purchase of Enterprise Agreement Licenses (EA), Server Cloud Enrollment Licenses (SCE) and Related Software Maintenance through the Texas Department of Information Resources for Houston Information Technology Services and Various Departments, from SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC - Through September 30, 2028 - Central Service Revolving and Other Funds
10. SAVE WATER CO for Purchase of a Water Conservation Program Incentive for Houston Public Works - $250,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
11. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $5,327,348.60 for Pest Control Services through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Choice Partners for Various Departments, from RENTOKIL NORTH AMERICA, INC d/b/a HOLDER’S PEST SOLUTIONS - Through October 17, 2028 - General and Other Funds
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 12 through 35
12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, Texas and HARRIS COUNTY for Emergency Rental Assistance Administrative Funds to reimburse for third party costs incurred for review of Emergency Rental Assistance Program Case Files, and Compliance Support - $22,141.35 - Grant Fund
13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER, INC OF HOUSTON, TEXAS to provide HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan and Community Development Block Grant funding for program that will serve approximately 35 households annually who are at risk for homelessness or experiencing homelessness - $580,264.00 - Grant Fund
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and BRENTWOOD ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for administration and operation of Community Residence and Program that provides Transitional Housing, Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility (STRMU) Assistance, and Supportive Services to a minimum of 145 unduplicated HOPWA eligible households living with HIV/AIDS - $740,343.35 - Grant Fund
15. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,409,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund, $16,565,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund, $1,571,000.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund, $250,000.00 out of Fleet Equipment Special Revenue Fund and $575.000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund for purchases of Various Vehicles and Fleet Maintenance Equipment for Various City Departments
16. ORDINANCE amending City’s Master Classification Plan (City of Houston Ordinance No. 1998-834, Exhibit A) as most recently amended by Ordinance No. 2025-495; to create three (3) new job classifications; change three (3) and delete four (4) job classifications; providing a repealer; providing for severability
17. ORDINANCE appropriating $449,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund, $75,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund, 409,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund, $402,000.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund, $150,000.00 Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund, $75,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund, $484,000.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund and $684,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund; for Environmental Services Program
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and PUMP SOLUTIONS, INC for KSB Small Submersible Pump Repair Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $5,687,377.09 - Enterprise Fund
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and ALFA LAVAL, INC Belt Filter Press, Repair, and Maintenance Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $6,938,062.82 - Enterprise Fund
20. ORDINANCE altering maximum Prima Facie Speed Limits in certain school zones in the City of Houston; making various findings and containing other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing a penalty; providing for severability; containing a savings clause; containing a repealer
21. ORDINANCE authorizing Ground Lease and Purchase Option Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, and HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION SYSTEM, as Landlord, for approximately 4.7 acres out of the Obedience Smith Survey, Abstract No. 696, located in Houston, Harris County, Texas, including all improvements thereon; providing a maximum contract amount - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
22. ORDINANCE accepting and authorizing Grant Agreement between the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) and City of Houston for Economic Development Initiative – Community Project Funding Grant for the Denver Harbor Stormwater Improvements Project; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grants; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston Public Works to act as the City’s representative for the Grant, to accept such Grant Funds, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any pertaining to the program - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Agreement between the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) and City of Houston for Economic Development Initiative – Community Project Funding Grant for E.P. Hill Multi-Use Park Project; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grants; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston Public Works to act as the City’s representative for the Grant, to accept such Grant Funds, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any pertaining to the program - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
24. ORDINANCE accepting and authorizing Grant Agreement between the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) and the City of Houston for the Edgewood Multi-Use Park Project; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grants; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston Public Works 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 program - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing four (4) Grant Applications to the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program for 99 home elevations; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grants; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston Public Works to act as the City’s representative in the Grant application process - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN; H - CASTILLO; I - MARTINEZ; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $17,067,114.75 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services contract between City of Houston and FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC for Kingwood Central Wastewater Treatment Plant (FN518) Improvements; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $323,462.77 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge as a second additional appropriation for Professional Engineering Services contract between City of Houston and HR GREEN, INC for Arlington Heights Area Drainage and Paving (Sub-Project 2) (as approved by Ordinance No. 2014-0380); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $105,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as additional appropriation to contract between City of Houston and PARADIGM CONSULTANTS, INC for Force Main Flow Diversion from Sagemont Lift Station to Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant (Approved by Ordinance No. 2021-1083); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
29. ORDINANCE granting to ARROWHEAD ASSET SERVICES, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
30. ORDINANCE granting to CLEAR WATER RECYCLING, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
31. ORDINANCE granting to FCC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TEXAS, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
32. ORDINANCE granting to HALLMARK MITIGATION AND CONSTRUCTION LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
33. ORDINANCE granting to HYDRO CLEAR SERVICES LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
34. ORDINANCE granting to TEXAS PRIDE SEPTIC, INC, a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
35. ORDINANCE granting to THERMO FLUIDS INC, a Foreign Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Davis 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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