MOTION approving and authorizing payment of the annual assessment fees to the Texas Medical Center Corporation for 2025 in the total amount of $161,975.00.
SPECIFIC EXPLAINATION
The Director of the Houston Health Department (HHD) recommends that City Council approve and authorize payment of the annual assessment fees to the Texas Medical Center (TMC) Corporation for 2025 in the total amount of $161,975.00.
HHD owns property located at 1115 S. Braeswood which previously served as the City’s public health laboratory. This property is within the boundaries of the TMC, which makes HHD a TMC member. As such, HHD is required to pay annual assessments to TMC for security and maintenance. The security assessments include campus patrols, crime suppression, perimeter control, traffic control, campus vehicle assists and information, safety and emergency preparedness information to the institutions. The maintenance assessments encompass maintenance of streets, esplanades, sidewalks, parks, routine lawn care, and tree trimming.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2026 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no fiscal note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Stephen L. Williams, M.Ed., M.P.A.
Director - Houston Health Department
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY26
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Health Department
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$161,975.00
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-
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$161,975.00
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