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.City of Houston City Council met Oct. 14 - 15

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 1:30 PM

PRESENTATIONS

2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Thomas 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.

NOTE: If a translator is required, please advise when reserving time to speak RECESS

RECONVENE

WEDNESDAY - October 15, 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 recommendation from Mayor and Director of Finance to place the proposed tax rate of $0.519190 on each $100 of taxable value, which is the same as last year’s tax rate

2. ORDINANCE providing for the Assessment, Levying and Collection of Ad Valorem Taxes for the City of Houston, Texas for the Year 2025

This item should only be considered after conclusion of the Public Hearing above

3. PUBLIC HEARING regarding providing a Resolution of No Objection for two applicants seeking 4% Housing Tax Credits (HTCs) for the following multifamily developments:

Lafayette Village 4822 E. Sam Houston Pkwy N

Idlewilde Apartments 9915 FM 1960

MAYOR'S REPORT

CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 4 through 45

MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 4 through 8

4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of TROY D. LEMON as City Secretary

5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION:

Position One - CLAUDE CUMMINGS III, for a term ending June 14, 2028;

Position Two - SHELLEY KENNEDY, for a term ending June 14, 2027;

Position Alternate One - CHARLES A. CAVE, for a term ending June 14, 2028; and

Position Alternate Two - JUSTIN MITCHELL, for a term ending June 14, 2027

6. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LGC, INC: Position One - GEORGE ALBERT DeMONTROND, appointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2028;

Position Two - BARRY N. MANDEL, reappointment, for a term ending January 1, 2028;

Position Three - WILLIAM TAYLOR, reappointment, for a term to expire January 1, 2028;

Position Four - THOMAS W. FLAHERTY, reappointment, for a term to expire January 1, 2027;

Position Five - DOMINGO BARRIOS, appointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2027;

Position Six - CHRISTOPHER D. PORTER, reappointment, for a term to expire January 1, 2027;

Position Ten - ELIJAH WILLIAMS, appointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2028;

Position Eleven - ANN LENTS, reappointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2027;

Position Thirteen - CULLEN K. GEISELMAN, reappointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2028;

Position Fourteen - ANDREW PRICE, reappointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2027;

Position Sixteen - MARGARET ELKINS DAVIS, appointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2028;

Position Seventeen - ALBERTO P. CARDENAS, JR, reappointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2027;

Position Nineteen - JENNY PHILIP, reappointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2028; and

Position Twenty - TAYLOR CHAPMAN, appointment, for a term set to expire January 1, 2027

7. RECOMMENDATION from Fire Chief to approve the sale of Decommissioned Firefighting Bunker Gear and Equipment to the Sister City of Guayaquil, Ecuador

8. RECOMMENDATION from Fire Chief for payment of Recertification Fees for Firefighters for the Houston Fire Department to TEXAS COMMISSION OF FIRE PROTECTION - $373,563.00 - General Fund

ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 9 through 16

9. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with FMG CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC for the Terminal B Garage, 3rd and 4th Levels Rehabilitation Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) (Project No. 466B) - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

10. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC for the Alief Neighborhood Center - DISTRICT F - THOMAS

11. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with ALSAY INCORPORATED for Ground Water Well Rehabilitation Project Package 1 - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON and E - FLICKINGER

12. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Abandonment of Bering and San Felipe Lift Stations - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN

13. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for 72-inch Water Line Crawford to Mt. Vernon - DISTRICT C - KAMIN and D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

14. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES, LTD for Large Diameter Valve Replacement Package 2 - DISTRICTS E - FLICKINGER; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN and I - MARTINEZ

15. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with TB CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC for Ledge Street Phase II Drainage Improvements - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ

16. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that Houston City Council accept the work and authorize final payment, if any, of the contract with VORTEX LINING SYSTEMS, LLC (formerly known as QUADEX LINING SYSTEMS, LLC) for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Cured-In-Place Pipe Method (LDS) - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO

PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 17 through 27

17. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $159,329.95 for Purchase of Aboveground Fuel and Fluid Storage with Related Hardware, Software and Services through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell for the Fleet Management Department, awarded to PSI JF PETROLEUM GROUP, INC - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - Fleet Management Fund

18. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $674,241.74 for Purchase of Fungicide and Insecticide for the Parks and Recreation Department, awarded to BWI COMPANIES, INC - Through May 31, 2026 with 4 one-year options - General Fund

19. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $924,804.00 for Purchase of Grass Seed for the Parks and Recreation Department, awarded to HERITAGE PPG - Through May 31, 2026 with 4 one-year options - Parks Golf Special Fund

20. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $969,890.80 for Purchase of Fertilizer and Herbicide for the Parks and Recreation Department, awarded to SIMPLOT AB RETAIL INC and HARRELL’S INC - Through May 31, 2026 with 4 one-year options - General and Other Funds

21. ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY, INC - $499,892.18 and MUSTANG MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC - $989,011.34 for Street Maintenance Equipment through the BuyBoard and Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Programs for Houston Public Works - Enterprise and Other Funds

22. CENTRAL TEXAS HEAVY EQUIPMENT CO., dba CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT for an Industrial Crane through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program for Houston Public Works - $264,255.00 - Enterprise Fund

23. CENTRAL TEXAS HEAVY EQUIPMENT CO., dba CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT for Four (4) Mobile Generators through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program for Houston Public Works - $737,258.00 - Enterprise Fund

24. DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC - $278,765.00, MUSTANG MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC - $258,689.20, ROBSTOWN HARDWARE COMPANY dba KING RANCH AG & TURF - $49,583.52 and ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY, INC - $717,203.92 for Earthmoving and Material Handling Equipment through the BuyBoard and Sourcewell Purchasing Programs for Houston Public Works - Enterprise Fund

25. APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $325,190.00 for Emergency Purchase of Grating and Railing Infrastructure Repairs for Houston Public Works, awarded to MUSTANG COMPOSITE SERVICES, LLC - Enterprise Fund

26. SOUTHERN IONICS, INCORPORATED for Supply of Sodium Bisulfite for Houston Public Works - $8,867,905.00 - 3 Years with 2 one-year options Enterprise Fund

27. AMEND MOTION #2020-0535, 10/21/20, TO EXTEND the contract term through October 21, 2026 and TO INCREASE the spending authority for Purchase of Aluminum Traffic Sign Blanks for Houston Public Works, awarded to VULCAN, INC - $252,990.73 - Special Revenue Fund

ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 28 through 44

28. ORDINANCE supplementing City of Houston, Texas Master Ordinance No. 2004-299; providing for the issuance of the City of Houston, Texas, Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, providing for the Amounts, Interest Rates, Prices, and Terms thereof and other matters relating thereto; providing for the payment thereof; making other provisions regarding such Bonds and matters incident thereto; authorizing execution and delivery of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Financing Agreement; and declaring an emergency

29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement between City of Houston and FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION to extend the time performance to allow for construction completion of 85 affordable housing units and support the revitalization of the Lyons Avenue Corridor located at 4514 Lyons Avenue - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

30. ORDINANCE authorizing and approving second amendment to Loan Agreement between City of Houston and TXZNH, LLC to extend time performance to allow for construction completion of 325-unit affordable rental development for families located at 12121 Greenspoint Drive - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and ACCESS CARE OF COASTAL TEXAS, INC to provide Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds to provide Housing Assistance to 149 eligible households living with HIV/AIDS - 1 Year - $1,276,825.00 - Grant Fund

32. ORDINANCE appropriating $16,000,000.00 from Reimbursement of Equipment/Project Fund; approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between City of Houston, Texas and 419 HOPE PARTNERS LLC for purchase of property located at 419 Emancipation Avenue, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ

33. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a first amendment to a Reimbursable Agreement between the City of Houston and the FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION for Limited Technical and/or Engineering Support, Design, and Construction Services at Ellington Airport (EFD); amending Ordinance No. 2024-0187 to increase the maximum contract amount - $202,525.45 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER

34. ORDINANCE appropriating $840,000.00 from the following Funds: $20,000.00 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund; $540,000.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund; $10,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated 2011 AMT Construction Fund; $180,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund; $20,000.00 out of Airport System 2021a AMT Bond For ITRP Fund and $70,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated ITRP AMT Construction Fund; for Project Management Costs associated with FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan Projects

35. ORDINANCE de-appropriating $765,434.00 out of General Improvements Consolidated Construction Fund; and appropriating $868,434.00 out of General Improvements Consolidated Construction Fund; and appropriating $15,162,985.00 out of BARC Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding Design/Build Contract to LINBECK GROUP, LLC for BARC-New Building and Renovations Project; providing funding for contingency, Asbestos Testing & Abatement, Construction Materials Testing; Inspection Services and Civic Art - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

36. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-0795 to increase maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM to provide Emergency Medical Services Training for Houston Fire Department (Approved by Ordinance 2022-0795) - $1,117,862.00 - General Fund

37. ORDINANCE approving and awarding Revenue Agreement between City of Houston and ABOVE TRAINING INC dba STATE FOOD SAFETY for Online Certification Food Services Courses for the Houston Health Department - 3 Years with 2 one-year options

38. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to extend contract term between City of Houston and LEXISNEXIS COPLOGIC SOLUTIONS, INC for Traffic Accident Reports Sales Website for the Houston Police Department - Through November 24, 2026 with 1 six-month option - Revenue

39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for Grant Assistance from the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION for the Local Law Enforcement Equipment Grant for the Houston Police Department (“Department”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for and accept the Grant Funds, and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant

40. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,500,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for purchase of Conducted Energy Devices, Accessories and Supplies for the Houston Police Department

41. ORDINANCE appropriating $156,450.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and OST/ALMEDA CORRIDORS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for Holman Street Sidewalk Safety and Accommodation Improvements; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

42. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,670,281.86 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; awarding contract to J. RIVAS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for FY2025 Asphalt Overlay Services Project #2; 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 – Ad Valorem Tax , testing services

43. ORDINANCE appropriating $8,478,510.50 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; awarding a contract to TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP, INC for FY2025 Asphalt Overlay Project #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 funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax , testing services

44. ORDINANCE appropriating $8,401,594.75 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; awarding a contract to JFT CONSTRUCTION, INC for FY2025 Asphalt Overlay Rehab Project #4; 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 – Ad Valorem, testing services

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 45 through 47

45. RECOMMENDATION from Director Planning & Development Department to approve amendments to the 2025 Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan (MTFP) and authorize publication of the 2025 MTFP in map form - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and G - HUFFMAN

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACKSON

This was Item 4 on Agenda of October 8, 2025

46. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Keith Gaynor of Walter P. Moore and Associates, on behalf of Houston First Corporation, (Paula Whitten-Doolen, General Counsel), for abandonment and sale of a 1) ±45,837 square feet of Jackson Street, from Polk Street south to Bell Street, 2) ±41,076 square feet of Chenevert Street, from Polk Street south to Bell Street, 3) ±52,613 square feet of Hamilton Street, from Polk Street south to Bell Street, 4) ±40,778 square feet of Clay Street, 5) ±13,323 square feet of Bell Street and 6) ±60,856 square feet of Polk Street, from the right-of-way line of Interstate 69 west ±784 feet to the west right-of-way line of Jackson Street, and 7) ±30,000 square feet of Avenida De Las Americas from Polk street north to ±350, out of the South Side Buffalo Bayou Subdivision (Unrecorded), out of the J.S. Holman Survey, A-323. Parcels SY25-031A through SY25-031H, SY26-015A through SY26-015E, SY26-016, and SY26-017 - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MARTINEZ

This was Item 5 on Agenda of October 8, 2025

47. ORDINANCE approving Professional Services Agreement between HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP and City of Houston relating to Various Condemnation Matters; providing a maximum contract amount - $900,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS KAMIN AND RAMIREZ This was Item 30 on Agenda of October 8, 2025

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Jackson 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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