9:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING on: 1) proposed amendment to existing Strategic Partnership Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and KINGSBRIDGE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT to annex for limited purposes certain territory located within and in the vicinity of such district in Fort Bend County, Texas; 2) proposed amendment to existing Strategic Partnership Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT to annex for limited purposes certain territory within and in the vicinity of such District in MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS; 3) proposed amendment to the existing Strategic Partnership Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and WILLOW POINT MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT to annex for limited purposes certain territory within and in the vicinity of such district in Fort Bend and Waller Counties, Texas; 4) proposed amendment to existing Strategic Partnership Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 55 to annex for limited purposes certain territory within and in the vicinity of such district in Harris County, Texas; and 5) proposal of City of Houston, Texas to impose Sales and Use Tax in such territories; providing for the publication of notice of such hearings - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; E - MARTIN and  F - THOMAS

REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of JATIN PATEL to Position Ten of the EAST DOWNTOWN MANGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire June 1, 2025

ORDINANCE appropriating $1,000,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation; approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between the City of Houston and ALSAY INCORPORATED for Ground Water Well Rehabilitation for Various Sites (Approved by Ordinance No. 2020-0528); providing funding for contingencies, construction management and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; F - THOMAS; G - TRAVIS and J - POLLARD

RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $869,000.00 for Ground Water Well Rehabilitation at Various Sites - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; F - THOMAS; G - TRAVIS and J - POLLARD

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 3 above

DELL MARKETING, LP, FreeIT DATA SOLUTIONS, INC and EMC CORPORATION for approval of spending authority for purchase of Technology related Products and Services through the Texas Department of Information Resources for the Houston Airport System - $1,218,744.98 - Enterprise Fund

AMEND MOTION #2019-0203, passed April 24, 2019, TO INCREASE the spending authority from $2,970,008.83 to $3,712,511.04 for the purchase of Spartan Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department, on award to METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALISTS, INC - $742,502.21 - Fleet Management Fund

APEX SYSTEMS, LLC for approval of spending authority in the total amount of $288,810.00 for Information Technology Staff Augmentation Services for the Houston Health Department - Grant Fund

MD HELICOPTERS, INC for approval of spending authority for MD Helicopter Pilot Flight Recurrent Training Services for Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department - $102,726.00 - Grant Fund

PUMPS OF HOUSTON - $163,840.00, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS, INC - $259,460.00, SMITH PUMP COMPANY, INC - $304,000.00, HAHN EQUIPMENT - $4,526,118.81, XYLEM DEWATERING SOLUTIONS, INC dba GODWIN PUMPS OF AMERICA - $17,118.00, AMCO PUMP MANUFACTURING, INC - $30,920.00, JERSEY EQUIP. CO. OF HOUSTON - $32,684.00, OMNI-PUMP REPAIRS, INC - $387,440.00 and NEWMAN REGENCY GROUP INC - $422,614.00 for Various Types, Sizes of Pumps and accessories for Houston Public Works - $6,144,194.81 - Enterprise Fund

ORDINANCE supplementing Ordinance No. 2015-76 relating to City of Houston, Texas, Public Improvement Bonds; designating such bonds as City of Houston, Texas, Public Improvement Bonds, Series K-1; authorizing the preparation and distribution of an Official Statement and matters incident thereto; authorizing the execution and delivery of a forward delivery Bond purchase agreement and other related documents; making other provisions regarding such Bonds; and declaring an emergency

ORDINANCE supplementing Ordinance No. 2019-89 relating to City of Houston, Texas, Public Improvement Bonds; providing for an increase in the aggregate principal amount as described and provided herein; authorizing the preparation and distribution of an Official Statement and matters incident thereto; authorizing the execution and delivery of a forward delivery Bond purchase agreement and other related documents; making other provisions regarding such Bonds; and declaring an emergency

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Performance-Based Loan of 2017 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program Funds by City of Houston under its Small Rental Program to AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, in the amount of $1,783,923.00, as evidenced by a Promissory Note, Loan Agreement, and other related documents, to assist with financing of CDBG eligible costs, both direct and indirect, of the construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of four units of rental housing - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Performance-Based Loan of 2017 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program Funds by City of Houston under its Small Rental Program to HEART OF HOUSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, in the amount of $1,345,765.00, as evidenced by a Promissory Note, Loan Agreement, and other related documents, to assist with financing of CDBG eligible costs, both direct and indirect, of the construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of six units of rental housing - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Performance-Based Loan of 2017 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program Funds by City of Houston under its Small Rental Program to the NEIGHBORHOOD RECOVERY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, in the amount of $1,766,137.00, as evidenced by a Promissory Note, Loan Agreement, and other related documents, to assist with financing of CDBG eligible costs, both direct and indirect, of the construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of seven units of rental housing - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF HOUSTON to extend the term of the contract and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (“HOPWA”) Funds for the continuing operation of a Job Services Program including Supportive Services

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and HOUSTON’S CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS, INC, extending the term of the contract and providing additional Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Funds for the continued administration, implementation, oversight and delivery of a Workforce Development Program

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Houston and FAMILY ENDEAVORS, INC, d/b/a ENDEAVORS, to reallocate funds and create additional funding line items within the current Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Budget for temporary financial assistance for diversion clients and to revise the scope of work

ORDINANCE appropriating $2,136,256.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund; approving and authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Professional Engineering Services Agreement between City of Houston and JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC for the Redesign of Non-Standard Runway/Taxiway Areas at William P. Hobby Airport, (Project No. 770) - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a grant application to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION FOR THE NATIONAL HIV BEHAVIORAL SURVEILLANCE GRANT (the “Grant”) by the City of Houston Health Department; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to accept the Grant and expend the Grant Funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant, and to extend the budget periods

ORDINANCE appropriating $1,000,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the planned purchase of Computer Hardware, Peripherals, and Software Services for Houston Information Technology Services and Various Departments

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Contingent Fee Agreement between City of Houston, Texas and THE LAW FIRMS OF MCKOOL SMITH, P.C.; ASHCROFT SUTTON REYES LLC; and KOREIN TILLERY, LLC, for Legal Services in connection with recovery of Unpaid Video Services Franchise Fees; making certain findings as required by State Law; providing for a Contingent Fee 

ORDINANCE appropriating $894,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for Body Armor & Rifle Replacement for Houston Police Department

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and GALLS, LLC for Body Armor and Accessories for the Houston Police Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $5,182,100.00 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund

This item should only be considered after passage of item 22 above

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and GT DISTRIBUTORS, INC for Body Armor and Accessories for the Houston Police Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $8,514,211.00 - General, Grant and Other Funds

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City and QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LABORATORIES, INC for agreement for Laboratory Testing Services; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $750,000.00 - Grant Fund

ORDINANCE approving and awarding contract between City of Houston and MCCARTY ROAD LANDFILL TX, LP. for Disposal of Waste Materials from Sewer Cleanouts for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $1,274,045.00 - Enterprise and Stormwater Funds

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City and THE HOUSTON AREA WOMEN’S CENTER to provide Shelter and Support Services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and to pay The Houston Area Women’s Center all the interest and royalties from the John Battaglia Trust Account during the term of the agreement, providing a maximum contract amount - 14 Months with two one-year options - $150,000.00

ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2016-0879 to increase the maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to Interlocal Agreement between City and HARRIS COUNTY and HARRIS COUNTY RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS (Formerly HARRIS COUNTY PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS) in connection with My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Houston Local Action Plan - $642,159.48 - Essential Public Health Services Fund

ORDINANCE amending the City’s Master Classification Plan (City of Houston Ordinance No. 1998-834, as most recently amended by City of Houston Ordinance No. 2021-856) to change the pay grade of one (1) job classification and revise the Master Pay Structure; providing a repealer; providing for severability

ORDINANCE ordering and giving notice of a Special Election to be held on January 25, 2022, for the purpose of filling a vacancy in the Office of Council Member, District G, on the Houston City Council

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fifth Restated and Amended Hermann Park Golf Course Concession Agreement between City of Houston and BSL GOLF CORP to extend the contract term – 1 Year - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City and METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY (METRO) for participation in the Houston Auto Crimes Task Force

ORDINANCE to amend City of Houston, Tx Ordinance No. 2020-959 consenting to the addition of 5.304 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 542, for inclusion in the district to correct the petition and exhibits

ORDINANCE to amend City of Houston, Tx Ordinance No. 2020-960 consenting to the addition of 5.304 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 558, for inclusion in the district to correct the petition and exhibits

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Utility Service Contract (1982 Utility Service Contract No. H590190) between City of Houston and WOODCREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT to provide Utility Services

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement between City of Houston and LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LTD & SOWELL EQUITIES FORESTWOOD, L.P. on behalf of proposed HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 421 (as approved by Ordinance No. 2006-1011)

ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of a portion of City fee-owned right of way, St. Elmo Street, from Oats Street north to its terminus, within the Burke Addition, Section Two, out of the Harris and Wilson Survey, Abstract 32, Parcel SY21-025, Houston, Harris County, Texas, to Roberto and Janet Sessarego, the abutting property owners, in consideration of a cash payment to the City of $55,465.00 and other good and valuable consideration - Parcel SY21-025 - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to Advance Funding Agreement between City of Houston and THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Approved by Ordinance No. 2014-0831, as amended) for installation of Traffic Signal Control Software at Signalized Intersections within the City of Houston

ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021-354 to include the Affordable Home Development Program, to allocate funds previously appropriated under said Ordinance thereto and to make other ministerial changes - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS THOMAS AND ROBINSON

This was Item 18 on Agenda of November 3, 2021

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Derivative Agreement between City of Houston and RUBICON GLOBAL, LLC for Automated Vehicle Tracking, Routing and Performance Management System through the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Solid Waste Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $993,328.05 - General Fund

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KUBOSH

This was Item 22 on Agenda of November 3, 2021

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Community Benefits Agreement between City of Houston, Texas and RICE MANAGEMENT COMPANY relating to the ION District Project - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS JACKSON, EVANS-SHABAZZ, THOMAS, POLLARD, CASTEX-TATUM and PLUMMER

This was Item 24 on Agenda of November 3, 2021