Reading of City Council Agenda
Descriptions or captions of Agenda items read by the City Secretary prior to commencement of city council.
RESOLUTION approving and authorizing the nomination of ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as an Enterprise Project
Miscellaneous: Items 1 and 2 Accept Work: Items 3-6 Property: Item 7 Purchasing and Tabulation of Bids: Items 8 - 13 Resolutions and Ordinances: items 14-43
Item 1: REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOURTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Position One - MR. DALLAS S. JONES (Designee for State Senate District #13) Position Two - MS. CARVANA HICKS CLOUD (Designee for State Representative District #147) Item 2: RECOMMENDATION from Director Finance Department to approve the Fiscal Year 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Plan and establish a charge of $75.00 plus postage for the adopted CIP documents ($5.00 plus postage for CD version) Item 6: RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for approval of final contract amount of $871,131.40 and acceptance of work on contract with COLLINS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Water Line Replacement in Wrenwood Subdivision 4.33% under the original contract amount Item 10: ORDINANCE appropriating $442,970.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for Purchase of Learning Management System Software and Installation Services for the Human Resources Department
Item 10a: PC MALL GOV. INC for Learning Management System Software and Installation Services from the General Services Administration Schedule 70 Contract through the Cooperative Purchasing Program for Human Resources Department - $736,400.00 - Enterprise and Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Funds Item 11: TECHNICAL COMMUNITIES, INC (d.b.a. TESTMART) for Vidshield Video Software, Licenses, Maintenance, Training and Installation Services from the General Services Administration Schedule 70 Contract through the Cooperative Purchasing Program for Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security - $91,242.50 - Grant Fund Item 12: AMEND MOTION #2006-688, 8/2/06, TO INCREASE spending authority from $1,053,361.70 to $1,474,706.38 for Paper Disposable Products (Facial Tissue, Hand Towels, Toilet Paper) for Various Departments, awarded to UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC - $421,344.68 - General and Enterprise Funds Item 13: TOMMIE VAUGHN MOTORS, INC for Automotive, Ford Car/Light Truck Replacement Parts and Repair Services for Various Departments - $5,051,059.00 - General and Fleet Management Funds
Item 14: RESOLUTION approving and authorizing the nomination of THE GROCERS SUPPLY CO., INC to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as a Double Jumbo Enterprise Project Item 15: RESOLUTION approving and authorizing the nomination of VALERO REFINING - TEXAS, L.P. to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as a Double Jumbo Enterprise Project Item 18: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Antique Dealers, Secondhand Dealers and related businesses; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing penalties therefor Item 19: ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 46 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the regulation of Suburban Buses; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; containing a savings clause; providing for severability
Item 21: ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of one or more Series of City of Houston, Texas Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2009 to provide for the payment of the current expenses of the City for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2010; prescribing the terms and form thereof and authorizing the Finance Working Group to determine certain terms and conditions relating thereto; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon; approving and authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and official notice of sale to be used in connection with the sale of the Notes; Item 22: ORDINANCE approving a Supplemental Borrowing evidenced by City of Houston, Texas Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2009A to provide for payment of current expenses of the City for a portion of the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2010; providing for the payment of the principal of and interest on such Notes; authorizing the procedure for determining the terms and conditions of such Notes; authorizing the execution of a Note Purchase Agreement; approving Co-Bond Counsel; making other findings and provisions related to the subject and matters incident thereto; and declaring an emergency Item 23: ORDINANCE appropriating the transfer of an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 from the Houston Airport System Airports Improvement Fund for certain Houston Airport System Capital Expenditures; declaring the Houston Airport System’s intent to reimburse the Airports Improvement Fund with bond proceeds; making various findings and provisions related thereto; and declaring an emergency Item 24: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston and ALLIANCE FOR MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY SERVICES%
Item 25: ORDINANCE amending Ordinance Number 2003-0529, as amended, which approved and authorized Professional Audit Services Agreement between the City of Houston and DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, to increase the maximum contract amount - $220,000.00 - General Fund Item 26: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City and DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP for Professional Auditing Services for the Finance Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $8,695,000.00 - General Fund Item 27: ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2007-660 to increase the maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and TIBH INDUSTRIES, INC for Vehicle Car Wash Services for Houston Police Department - 1 Year $250,000.00 - General Fund Item 28: ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2008-522 to increase the maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between the City and CHARLES N. MOORE for Controlled Substance Consulting Services FOR the Houston Police Department $150,000.00 - General Fund
Item 30: ORDINANCE appropriating $191,000.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund; $100,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund; amending Ordinance No. 2008-0374 (Passed April 30, 2008) to increase the maximum contract amount under Architectural Services Task Order Contract between the City of Houston and BRAVE/ARCHITECTURE INC for Various City Departments; providing a maximum contract amount Item 31: ORDINANCE appropriating $447,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund for Purchase of Radio Console Equipment from existing Contract No. 4600009232 awarded to MOTOROLA, INC for Information Technology Department Item 33: ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests for rights-of-way in connection with the public improvement project known as the Jensen Drive Pump Station #1 Project; authorizing the acquisition by donation, purchase, or eminent domain proceedings of Fee Simple Title to three (3) parcels of land situated in the S. M. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 327, in Harris County, Texas, such property being more specifically situated out of Lots 1 thru 5 of Block 7 Fifth Ward Place Subdivision as recorded in Volume 61, Page 319 of the Map Records Harris County, Texas; providing for the payment of the costs of such acquisitions, including Appraisal Fees, Fees for Title Policies/Services, Recording Fees, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fees Item 35: ORDINANCE appropriating $320,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, $45,000.00 out of Drainage Improvement Commercial Paper Series F Fund, and $45,000.00 out of Street & Bridge Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Construction Manag
Item 45: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the City of Houston to submit the 2009 Consolidated Action Plan to the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, including the following 2009-2010 grant applications: (1) 35th Program Year Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $33,717,217 ($29,798,698 Entitlement Grant and $3,918,519 Program Income); (2) Home Investment Partnerships Grant in the amount of $13,130,151 ($12,722,540 Grant, $300,000 Program Income, and $107,611 from the American Dream Down Payment Initiative [“ADDI”]); (3) Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Grant in the amount of $6,038,000; and (4) Emergency Shelter Grants in the amount of $1,326,597; and to accept the aforementioned grant funds, if awarded Item 46: ORDINANCE amending the Grant Agreement between the City of Houston and W. LEO DANIELS TOWERS, INC to change the amounts of the sources of funding to $670,969 in Community Development Block Grant Funds and $215,031 in Home Investment Partnerships Funds, revise the scope of work, and extend the period of time to commence the work in connection with the rehabilitation of a 100 unit apartment building for the elderly and disabled known as the W. Leo Daniel Towers Item 47: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between the City of Houston and WHALEY ENERGY CONSULTING LLC for Professional Consulting Services - $365,000.00 Central Service Revolving Fund
Item 48: WRITTEN Motion by Council Member Holm to amend Item 48A below to exclude the Limited Use Roadway and Mobility Capital Fund (Fund 4034) from transfer into the General Fund, so that those funds can be appropriated for other capital projects. Item 48a: ORDINANCE related to accounting for available funds of the City; amending and repealing various ordinances related to inactive Special Revenue Funds to release residual funds and streamline accounting for City Funds; appropriating $7,552,000.00 from the Limited Use Roadway and Mobility Capital Fund (Fund 4034) and authorizing its transfer to the General Fund Fund Balance; making provisions related to the subject; providing a repealer; providing for severability Item 49: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Lease Agreement between AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, as Landlord, and the City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, for 14,859 square feet of office space at 811 Dallas Street, Houston, Texas, at a monthly rental of $33,432.75 for the first eighteen (18) months and a monthly rental of $34,671.00 for the following eighteen (18) months, with a resulting aggregate rent for thirty-six (36) months of $1,225,867.56, and $158,213.04 estimated operating and parking expenses, for a sum of $1,384,080.60, for use by the Records Management System Project Team of the Houston Police Department Item 50: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to appeals before the City Council
May 13, 2009 City Council
Reading of City Council Agenda
Descriptions or captions of Agenda items read by the City Secretary prior to commencement of city council.
RESOLUTION approving and authorizing the nomination of ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as an Enterprise Project
Miscellaneous: Items 1 and 2 Accept Work: Items 3-6 Property: Item 7 Purchasing and Tabulation of Bids: Items 8 - 13 Resolutions and Ordinances: items 14-43
Item 1: REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOURTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Position One - MR. DALLAS S. JONES (Designee for State Senate District #13) Position Two - MS. CARVANA HICKS CLOUD (Designee for State Representative District #147) Item 2: RECOMMENDATION from Director Finance Department to approve the Fiscal Year 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Plan and establish a charge of $75.00 plus postage for the adopted CIP documents ($5.00 plus postage for CD version) Item 6: RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for approval of final contract amount of $871,131.40 and acceptance of work on contract with COLLINS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Water Line Replacement in Wrenwood Subdivision 4.33% under the original contract amount Item 10: ORDINANCE appropriating $442,970.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for Purchase of Learning Management System Software and Installation Services for the Human Resources Department
Item 10a: PC MALL GOV. INC for Learning Management System Software and Installation Services from the General Services Administration Schedule 70 Contract through the Cooperative Purchasing Program for Human Resources Department - $736,400.00 - Enterprise and Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Funds Item 11: TECHNICAL COMMUNITIES, INC (d.b.a. TESTMART) for Vidshield Video Software, Licenses, Maintenance, Training and Installation Services from the General Services Administration Schedule 70 Contract through the Cooperative Purchasing Program for Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security - $91,242.50 - Grant Fund Item 12: AMEND MOTION #2006-688, 8/2/06, TO INCREASE spending authority from $1,053,361.70 to $1,474,706.38 for Paper Disposable Products (Facial Tissue, Hand Towels, Toilet Paper) for Various Departments, awarded to UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC - $421,344.68 - General and Enterprise Funds Item 13: TOMMIE VAUGHN MOTORS, INC for Automotive, Ford Car/Light Truck Replacement Parts and Repair Services for Various Departments - $5,051,059.00 - General and Fleet Management Funds
Item 14: RESOLUTION approving and authorizing the nomination of THE GROCERS SUPPLY CO., INC to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as a Double Jumbo Enterprise Project Item 15: RESOLUTION approving and authorizing the nomination of VALERO REFINING - TEXAS, L.P. to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as a Double Jumbo Enterprise Project Item 18: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Antique Dealers, Secondhand Dealers and related businesses; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing penalties therefor Item 19: ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 46 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the regulation of Suburban Buses; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; containing a savings clause; providing for severability
Item 21: ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of one or more Series of City of Houston, Texas Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2009 to provide for the payment of the current expenses of the City for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2010; prescribing the terms and form thereof and authorizing the Finance Working Group to determine certain terms and conditions relating thereto; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon; approving and authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and official notice of sale to be used in connection with the sale of the Notes; Item 22: ORDINANCE approving a Supplemental Borrowing evidenced by City of Houston, Texas Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2009A to provide for payment of current expenses of the City for a portion of the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2010; providing for the payment of the principal of and interest on such Notes; authorizing the procedure for determining the terms and conditions of such Notes; authorizing the execution of a Note Purchase Agreement; approving Co-Bond Counsel; making other findings and provisions related to the subject and matters incident thereto; and declaring an emergency Item 23: ORDINANCE appropriating the transfer of an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 from the Houston Airport System Airports Improvement Fund for certain Houston Airport System Capital Expenditures; declaring the Houston Airport System’s intent to reimburse the Airports Improvement Fund with bond proceeds; making various findings and provisions related thereto; and declaring an emergency Item 24: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston and ALLIANCE FOR MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY SERVICES%
Item 25: ORDINANCE amending Ordinance Number 2003-0529, as amended, which approved and authorized Professional Audit Services Agreement between the City of Houston and DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, to increase the maximum contract amount - $220,000.00 - General Fund Item 26: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City and DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP for Professional Auditing Services for the Finance Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with 2 one-year options - $8,695,000.00 - General Fund Item 27: ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2007-660 to increase the maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and TIBH INDUSTRIES, INC for Vehicle Car Wash Services for Houston Police Department - 1 Year $250,000.00 - General Fund Item 28: ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2008-522 to increase the maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between the City and CHARLES N. MOORE for Controlled Substance Consulting Services FOR the Houston Police Department $150,000.00 - General Fund
Item 30: ORDINANCE appropriating $191,000.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund; $100,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund; amending Ordinance No. 2008-0374 (Passed April 30, 2008) to increase the maximum contract amount under Architectural Services Task Order Contract between the City of Houston and BRAVE/ARCHITECTURE INC for Various City Departments; providing a maximum contract amount Item 31: ORDINANCE appropriating $447,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund for Purchase of Radio Console Equipment from existing Contract No. 4600009232 awarded to MOTOROLA, INC for Information Technology Department Item 33: ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests for rights-of-way in connection with the public improvement project known as the Jensen Drive Pump Station #1 Project; authorizing the acquisition by donation, purchase, or eminent domain proceedings of Fee Simple Title to three (3) parcels of land situated in the S. M. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 327, in Harris County, Texas, such property being more specifically situated out of Lots 1 thru 5 of Block 7 Fifth Ward Place Subdivision as recorded in Volume 61, Page 319 of the Map Records Harris County, Texas; providing for the payment of the costs of such acquisitions, including Appraisal Fees, Fees for Title Policies/Services, Recording Fees, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fees Item 35: ORDINANCE appropriating $320,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, $45,000.00 out of Drainage Improvement Commercial Paper Series F Fund, and $45,000.00 out of Street & Bridge Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Construction Manag
Item 45: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the City of Houston to submit the 2009 Consolidated Action Plan to the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, including the following 2009-2010 grant applications: (1) 35th Program Year Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $33,717,217 ($29,798,698 Entitlement Grant and $3,918,519 Program Income); (2) Home Investment Partnerships Grant in the amount of $13,130,151 ($12,722,540 Grant, $300,000 Program Income, and $107,611 from the American Dream Down Payment Initiative [“ADDI”]); (3) Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Grant in the amount of $6,038,000; and (4) Emergency Shelter Grants in the amount of $1,326,597; and to accept the aforementioned grant funds, if awarded Item 46: ORDINANCE amending the Grant Agreement between the City of Houston and W. LEO DANIELS TOWERS, INC to change the amounts of the sources of funding to $670,969 in Community Development Block Grant Funds and $215,031 in Home Investment Partnerships Funds, revise the scope of work, and extend the period of time to commence the work in connection with the rehabilitation of a 100 unit apartment building for the elderly and disabled known as the W. Leo Daniel Towers Item 47: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between the City of Houston and WHALEY ENERGY CONSULTING LLC for Professional Consulting Services - $365,000.00 Central Service Revolving Fund
Item 48: WRITTEN Motion by Council Member Holm to amend Item 48A below to exclude the Limited Use Roadway and Mobility Capital Fund (Fund 4034) from transfer into the General Fund, so that those funds can be appropriated for other capital projects. Item 48a: ORDINANCE related to accounting for available funds of the City; amending and repealing various ordinances related to inactive Special Revenue Funds to release residual funds and streamline accounting for City Funds; appropriating $7,552,000.00 from the Limited Use Roadway and Mobility Capital Fund (Fund 4034) and authorizing its transfer to the General Fund Fund Balance; making provisions related to the subject; providing a repealer; providing for severability Item 49: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Lease Agreement between AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, as Landlord, and the City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, for 14,859 square feet of office space at 811 Dallas Street, Houston, Texas, at a monthly rental of $33,432.75 for the first eighteen (18) months and a monthly rental of $34,671.00 for the following eighteen (18) months, with a resulting aggregate rent for thirty-six (36) months of $1,225,867.56, and $158,213.04 estimated operating and parking expenses, for a sum of $1,384,080.60, for use by the Records Management System Project Team of the Houston Police Department Item 50: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to appeals before the City Council