Item 1: PUBLIC HEARING on the proposal to establish a tax rate of $.63875/$100 of value for Tax Year 2008
Item 16-1: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON requiring the registration of roofers
Item 16-1: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON requiring the registration of roofers
Consent Agenda Miscellaneous: Item Accept Work: Items 3 - 7 Property: Item 8 Purchasing and Tabulation of Bids: Items 9 - 11 Resolutions and Ordinances: Items 12-32
Item 2: RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for payment of FY 2009 Annual Membership dues for the AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION Subscription Program - $270,135.19 - Enterprise Fund Item 3: RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $1,197,758.94 and acceptance of work on contract with AIA GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC for Northwest Maintenance Facility Underground Storage Tank System Modification, WBS R-000520-0006-4 - 10.56% under the original contract amount Item 8: RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Nancy W. Hargrove, Thompson & Knight, L.L.P., on behalf of Mary Wilson and Ellen W. Schultz, et al, for the abandonment and sale of a 10-foot-wide sanitary sewer easement located within Lots 6 and 7, Block 2 of Normandy Place Subdivision, out of the Obedience Smith Survey, Parcels SY8-097 and SY8-098 Item 12: RESOLUTION in support of Economic Incentives for the development of hotels in the Central Business District
Item 15: RESOLUTION designating certain properties within the City of Houston as historic landmarks Item 19: ORDINANCE establishing the north side of the 2400-2500 block of Wheeler Street within the City of Houston as a special minimum lot size requirement area pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas Item 21: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston and MICHAEL ROBERT BOYD d/b/a BOYD SMITH & ASSOCIATES for Professional Polygraph Testing Services for the Houston Fire Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $378,220.00 - General Fund Item 22: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between the City of Houston and JOE WINTER INVESTIGATIONS for Professional Background Investigation Services for the Houston Fire Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $645,444.95 - General Fund
Item 23: ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2008-0274 to increase the maximum contract amount; appropriating $60,000.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between the City of Houston and MILLER & VAN EATON, P.L.L.C. for Legal Services regarding the Trunked Radio System; providing a maximum contract amount Item 24: ORDINANCE awarding construction contract to AAA ASPHALT PAVING, INC for the Police Academy Running Track, WBS G-HPD002-0001-4; 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 engineering and materials testing services Item 25: ORDINANCE appropriating $200,000.00 out of General Improvements Consolidated Construction Fund; $150,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund; $100,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund; and $200,000.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund and approving and authorizing Professional Roof Consulting Services Contract for Task Order Contract between the City of Houston and BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS, LLC for Various City Departments Item 26: ORDINANCE appropriating $873,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund, $2,560,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund and $750,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund
Item 27: ORDNANCE awarding contract to THE FIERO GROUP LTD. CO. d/b/a FENCEMASTER OF HOUSTON for Metal and Wood Fence Installation and Repair Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - $6,849,744.50 - 3 Years with two one-year options - General, Enterprise, Fleet Management, Building Inspection and Storm Water Funds Item 31: ORDINANCE appropriating $3,445,816.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, L.P. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Sliplining and Pipe Bursting Methods, WBS R-000266-0121-4; 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 engineering and testing, project management, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund Item 32: ORDINANCE No. 2008-868, passed first reading October 1, 2008 ORDINANCE granting to SAFETY KLEEN, INC, a Wisconsin 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
Item 33: SET HEARING DATE to consider a Municipal Setting Designation ordinance for (MSD) for Houston Pavillions, L.P. for property located at 1210 San Jacinto Street SUGGESTED HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 19, 2008 Item 34: SET HEARING DATE to consider a Municipal Setting Designation ordinance for (MSD) for InSite West Belt, L.P. for property located at 10651 Harwin Drive SUGGESTED HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 19, 2008 Item 35: MOTION by Council Member Green/Seconded by Council Member Garcia to adopt recommendation from Purchasing Agent to award to INLAND ENVIRONMENTS, LTD., for Asbestos Abatement, Demolition, and Site Clean-up Services for Police Department - $123,265.00 and contingencies for a total amount not to exceed $135,591.50 - Dangerous Building Consolidated Fund Item 36: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability
Item 37: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston and OLSON AND OLSON, L.L.P. for Legal Services relating to preparation of new development ordinance changes necessary to implement the Urban Corridor Planning Process; establishing a maximum contract amount - $60,000.00 Item 38: ORDINANCE awarding contract between the City of Houston and CHARLOTTE J. WORD and ROBIN W. COTTON for Forensic DNA Consulting Services for the Houston Police Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $1,250,000.00 Item 39: ORDINANCE increasing the maximum contract amount for the agreement between the City of Houston and ITRON, INC for implementation of the Automated Meter Reading System for the Department of Public Works & Engineering, WBS S-000956-0002-5 - $3,500,000.00 Item 40: ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2007-315 to increase the maximum contract amount for an Animal Shelter Feeding Services Agreement between the City of Houston and HILL’S PET NUTRITION, INC - $60,000.00
Matters to be Presented by Council Members
Matters to be Presented by Council Members - Council Member Noriega first
Oct 08, 2008 City Council
Item 1: PUBLIC HEARING on the proposal to establish a tax rate of $.63875/$100 of value for Tax Year 2008
Item 16-1: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON requiring the registration of roofers
Item 16-1: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON requiring the registration of roofers
Consent Agenda Miscellaneous: Item Accept Work: Items 3 - 7 Property: Item 8 Purchasing and Tabulation of Bids: Items 9 - 11 Resolutions and Ordinances: Items 12-32
Item 2: RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for payment of FY 2009 Annual Membership dues for the AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION Subscription Program - $270,135.19 - Enterprise Fund Item 3: RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $1,197,758.94 and acceptance of work on contract with AIA GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC for Northwest Maintenance Facility Underground Storage Tank System Modification, WBS R-000520-0006-4 - 10.56% under the original contract amount Item 8: RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Nancy W. Hargrove, Thompson & Knight, L.L.P., on behalf of Mary Wilson and Ellen W. Schultz, et al, for the abandonment and sale of a 10-foot-wide sanitary sewer easement located within Lots 6 and 7, Block 2 of Normandy Place Subdivision, out of the Obedience Smith Survey, Parcels SY8-097 and SY8-098 Item 12: RESOLUTION in support of Economic Incentives for the development of hotels in the Central Business District
Item 15: RESOLUTION designating certain properties within the City of Houston as historic landmarks Item 19: ORDINANCE establishing the north side of the 2400-2500 block of Wheeler Street within the City of Houston as a special minimum lot size requirement area pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas Item 21: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston and MICHAEL ROBERT BOYD d/b/a BOYD SMITH & ASSOCIATES for Professional Polygraph Testing Services for the Houston Fire Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $378,220.00 - General Fund Item 22: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between the City of Houston and JOE WINTER INVESTIGATIONS for Professional Background Investigation Services for the Houston Fire Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $645,444.95 - General Fund
Item 23: ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2008-0274 to increase the maximum contract amount; appropriating $60,000.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between the City of Houston and MILLER & VAN EATON, P.L.L.C. for Legal Services regarding the Trunked Radio System; providing a maximum contract amount Item 24: ORDINANCE awarding construction contract to AAA ASPHALT PAVING, INC for the Police Academy Running Track, WBS G-HPD002-0001-4; 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 engineering and materials testing services Item 25: ORDINANCE appropriating $200,000.00 out of General Improvements Consolidated Construction Fund; $150,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund; $100,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund; and $200,000.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund and approving and authorizing Professional Roof Consulting Services Contract for Task Order Contract between the City of Houston and BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS, LLC for Various City Departments Item 26: ORDINANCE appropriating $873,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund, $2,560,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund and $750,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund
Item 27: ORDNANCE awarding contract to THE FIERO GROUP LTD. CO. d/b/a FENCEMASTER OF HOUSTON for Metal and Wood Fence Installation and Repair Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - $6,849,744.50 - 3 Years with two one-year options - General, Enterprise, Fleet Management, Building Inspection and Storm Water Funds Item 31: ORDINANCE appropriating $3,445,816.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, L.P. for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Sliplining and Pipe Bursting Methods, WBS R-000266-0121-4; 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 engineering and testing, project management, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund Item 32: ORDINANCE No. 2008-868, passed first reading October 1, 2008 ORDINANCE granting to SAFETY KLEEN, INC, a Wisconsin 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
Item 33: SET HEARING DATE to consider a Municipal Setting Designation ordinance for (MSD) for Houston Pavillions, L.P. for property located at 1210 San Jacinto Street SUGGESTED HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 19, 2008 Item 34: SET HEARING DATE to consider a Municipal Setting Designation ordinance for (MSD) for InSite West Belt, L.P. for property located at 10651 Harwin Drive SUGGESTED HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 19, 2008 Item 35: MOTION by Council Member Green/Seconded by Council Member Garcia to adopt recommendation from Purchasing Agent to award to INLAND ENVIRONMENTS, LTD., for Asbestos Abatement, Demolition, and Site Clean-up Services for Police Department - $123,265.00 and contingencies for a total amount not to exceed $135,591.50 - Dangerous Building Consolidated Fund Item 36: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability
Item 37: ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston and OLSON AND OLSON, L.L.P. for Legal Services relating to preparation of new development ordinance changes necessary to implement the Urban Corridor Planning Process; establishing a maximum contract amount - $60,000.00 Item 38: ORDINANCE awarding contract between the City of Houston and CHARLOTTE J. WORD and ROBIN W. COTTON for Forensic DNA Consulting Services for the Houston Police Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $1,250,000.00 Item 39: ORDINANCE increasing the maximum contract amount for the agreement between the City of Houston and ITRON, INC for implementation of the Automated Meter Reading System for the Department of Public Works & Engineering, WBS S-000956-0002-5 - $3,500,000.00 Item 40: ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2007-315 to increase the maximum contract amount for an Animal Shelter Feeding Services Agreement between the City of Houston and HILL’S PET NUTRITION, INC - $60,000.00
Matters to be Presented by Council Members
Matters to be Presented by Council Members - Council Member Noriega first