RECOMMENDATION from the Chief Development Officer for approval of payment to the GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP for Premium Corporate Membership at the managing partner level for Calendar Year 2018 $80,000 - Special Revenue Fund

YELLOW CAB OF HOUSTON, INC for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey for Transportation Services for Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - $23,262.46 - General Fund

RESOLUTION confirming support for the proposed development as affordable rental housing of certain properties, each located in the City of Houston, Texas, and the submittal of applications for Housing Tax Credits for such developments - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; B - DAVIS; C - COHEN; D - BOYKINS; F - LE; H - CISNEROS; I - GALLEGOS; J - LASTER and K - GREEN

RESOLUTION confirming support for the proposed development as affordable rental housing of certain properties, each located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas or having been annexed into the City of Houston only for limited purposes, and the submittal of applications for Housing Tax Credits for such developments

RESOLUTION confirming no objection to the proposed development as affordable rental housing of certain properties, each located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas, or having been annexed into the City of Houston only for limited purposes, or to the submittal of applications for Housing Tax Credits for such developments

RESOLUTION identifying certain proposed developments of affordable rental housing as contributing to the concerted revitalization efforts of the City of Houston, Texas more than any other in the area in which the applicable development is located - DISTRICTS B - DAVIS; D - BOYKINS; H - CISNEROS; I - GALLEGOS and J - LASTER

RESOLUTION authorizing grant application to the CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS for the Juvenile Case Manager Program for Truancy Prevention and Intervention Program (the “Grant”) by the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department; declaring the City’s eligibility for such grant; authorizing the Director of the Municipal Courts Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, with the authority to accept the grant and expend the grant funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the grant

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and HOUSTON HELP, INC, to add up to $367,975.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a community residence, along with the provision of other supportive services

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston, HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM and BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE for Case Management Services in connection with the treatment of Human Trafficking Victims; providing a maximum contract amount $87,500.00 - Grant and Other Funds

ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2013-0925 (Passed by City Council on November 20, 2013) to increase the maximum contract amount and approving and authorizing first amendment to the agreement between the City of Houston and TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC, Formerly DIGITAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, INC, for Software Product License and Support Services for the Houston Health Department - $95,074.70 - Special Revenue Fund

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Compromise and Settlement Agreement between the City of Houston and REGENCY SQUARE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; to settle a lawsuit - $73,000.00 - Property and Casualty Fund

ORDINANCE appropriating $678,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction fund to the Professional Landscape Architectural Task Order Contracting Program for FY2018 for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (Approved by Ordinance No. 2014-0403)

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between the City of Houston and the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for administering the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program - $12,921,032.15 - General and Grant Funds

ORDINANCE appropriating $200,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and approving and authorizing Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between the City of Houston and KCI TECHNOLOGIES, INC for Large Diameter Water Line Construction Project; providing funding for construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

ORDINANCE appropriating $40,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and approving and authorizing Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Contract between the City of Houston and SOWELLS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & INSPECTION, LLC for Water and Wastewater Systems Project; providing funding for construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

ORDINANCE appropriating $1,842,606.31 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for Fire Hydrant Replacement Project; 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 engineering and testing, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

ORDINANCE appropriating $2,355,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to RELIANCE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, L.P.  for Work Order Contract for Small Diameter Water Lines; 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, CIP Cost Recovery, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

ORDINANCE appropriating $1,978,162.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to T CONSTRUCTION, 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 contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for engineering and testing, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer  System Consolidated Construction Fund

ORDINANCE granting to JERRY D. CATES, INC. dba K.C. ENTERPRISES, 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

ORDINANCE No. 2018-0082, passed first reading February 7, 2018

ORDINANCE granting to the TEXAS GRIME FIGHTER, a Texas Sole Proprietorship, 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 - SECOND READING

RECEIVE nominations for Positions One and Two and Two Alternate At-Large Positions on the HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2018

SUSPEND the rules of City Council for the purpose of confirming the appointment of nominations for Positions One and Two and two Alternate At-Large Positions on the HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2018

CONFIRM appointment of nominees to Positions One and Two and Two Alternate At-Large Positions on the HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2018

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Director of the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department, Houston Public Works, and Finance Department to extend various contracts between the City of Houston and 1) PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT LLC, A DUNCAN SOLUTIONS INC COMPANY (“DUNCAN SOLUTIONS”), GILA LLC d/b/a MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUREAU, and GC SERVICES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (“GC SERVICES”) for Unpaid Parking Citation Collection Services for Administration and Regulatory Affairs; 2) GC SERVICES AND MSB for Unpaid Utility Bills Collections Services for Houston Public Works; and 3) LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON LLP, DUNCAN SOLUTIONS, and MSB, for Various Unpaid Account Collection Services for Finance (as approved by Ordinance No. 2013-0131) - Revenue

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREEN

This was Item 14 on Agenda of February 7, 2018

REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of ANNE E. KENNEDY to Position Two on the MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION and the FIREFIGHTER’S & POLICE OFFICERS’ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (Fire only), for the remainder of an unexpired term ending June 14, 2018