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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9:00 AM - ROLL CALL
ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
ADMIN REPORT
REPORT FROM CITY CONTROLLER AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE CITY including but not limited to, a revenue, expenditure and encumbrance report for the General Fund, all special revenue funds and all enterprise funds, and a report on the status of bond funds
Consideration of Matters Removed from Consent Agenda (Part 1 of 3)
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the WATER ADJUSTMENT BOARD, for terms to expire August 7, 2022: Position One - SANJAY BAPAT, appointment Position Two - MARTYE M. KENDRICK, reappointment and to serve as Chair Position Three - EUGENE D. HERRERA, appointment
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
MISCELLANEOUS
ACCEPT WORK
PROPERTY - NUMBERING
PROPERTY
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
ORDINANCES
Consideration of Matters Removed from Consent Agenda (Part 2 of 3)
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
2. RECOMMENDATION from Director of Finance to place the proposed tax rate of $0.567920 on each $100 of taxable value, which is lower than last year's tax rate, on the September 11th Agenda. Publication of the proposed tax rate will be September 6th
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $710,376.45 and acceptance of work on contract with LANDSCAPE ART, INC for Lansdale Pavilion, Fonde Dog Park and Forum Playground - 5% over the original contract amount and within the approved 5% contingency - DISTRICTS I - GALLEGOS and J - LASTER
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $8,292,786.68 and acceptance of work on contract with SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for Wycliffe Drive (Chatterton to Metronome) Drainage and Paving Improvements - 1.25% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT A - STARDIG
9. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $9,050,655.22 and acceptance of work on contract with SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for Linkwood Paving & Drainage - 3.68% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
10. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $803,939.71 and acceptance of work on contract with CSI CONSOLIDATED, LLC dba CLEAN SERVE, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection In Support of Rehabilitation - 3.15% under the original contract amount (4277-89) - DISTRICTS B - DAVIS; C - COHEN; D - BOYKINS; F - LE; G - TRAVIS; H - CISNEROS; I - GALLEGOS; J - LASTER and K - CASTEX-TATUM
15. VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES, INC for spending authority for continuation of Session Initiation Protocol Telecommunications Services through Texas Department of Information Resources for Houston Information Technology Services - $2,500,030.60 - Central Service Revolving Fund
16. STAPLES CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL LLC for purchase and installation of Modular Furnishings and Furniture at Various Women, Infants and Children locations awarded to contractors for the Houston Health Department - $186,912.81 - Grant Fund
18. ALLIED TUBE & CONDUIT for Signpost and Associated Hardware for Houston Public Works Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - $1,685,610.00 - Dedicated Drainage & Street Renewal Fund
19. OVERBILT TRAILER COMPANY for purchase of Various Types of Trailers for Fleet Management Department for Houston Public Works - $226,640.00 - Enterprise and Other Funds
21. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-156 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to conditions for denial of issuance or renewal of a permit for a correctional facility or alternate housing facility
22. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1 AND 46 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Vehicles for Hire
23. ORDINANCE finding and determining the public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the public improvement project known as the Garden Oaks and Shepherd Park (West) and (East) Drainage and Paving Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to two parcels of land required for the project and situated in the S. Allen Survey, Abstract No. 94, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located on 43rd Street at Alba Street in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for relocation assistance, appraisal fees, title policies/services, recording fees, court costs, and expert witness fees in connection with the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to two parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT C - COHEN
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to a Neighborhood Stabilization Program ("NSP") Developer Loan Agreement between the City of Houston and MAYBERRY HOMES, INC to extend the term and the deadlines for completion and the expenditures of funds to acquire land and develop four affordable single-family homes in NSP target areas in Houston Texas - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
26. ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Houston to enter into a contract with the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS for an award of Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement between the City of Houston and WOOD ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS, INC, to provide Residential Home Damage Assessment, Asbestos, Lead Based Paint, and Mold Inspection and Testing Services for Disaster Related Projects for the Housing and Community Development Department; establishing a maximum contract amount - $4,647,100.00 - Disaster Recovery Fund
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Land Assembly and Development Grant Agreement and first amendment to Acquisition and Development Agreement between the City of Houston and THE HOUSTON LAND BANK, formerly known as the Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority, to provide additional funds for the Acquisition and Development of Land for Affordable Housing - $5,000,000.00 - TIRZ Affordable Housing Fund
30. ORDINANCE appropriating $580,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund; $35,861.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund for the purchase of Vehicles and Miscellaneous Equipment for the Solid Waste Management Department
31. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,900,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund and $393,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund for Various Capital Equipment for the Houston Fire Department
33. ORDINANCE awarding Job Order Ccontracts to 1) BROWN & ROOT INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LLC, 2) E-CONTRACTORS USA LLC, 3) ERC ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC., 4) JAMAIL & SMITH CONSTRUCTION LP, and 5) HORIZON INTERNATIONAL GROUP for construction services for the Task Order and Job Order Contracting Program; providing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years with three one-year renewal options
34. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Lease Agreement between HARTMAN SPE, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, as landlord, and the City of Houston, Texas, as tenant, for approximately 31,853 square feet of office space located at 601 Sawyer, Houston, Harris County, Texas - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
42. ORDINANCE relating to the relocation by CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC (Centerpoint) of its electric transmission and distribution lines in connection with the Texas Department of Transportation's expansion and improvement of the Calhoun Bridge ("Project"); making findings concerning the use of a portion of MacGregor Parkway for the Project; approving and authorizing the sale and conveyance of a 30-foot-wide temporary aerial easement across a portion of MacGregor Parkway from the City to CenterPoint in connection with the Project - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
43. ORDINANCE making certain findings and approving the permanent use or taking by the General Services Department of approximately 6.389 acres of land out of Alief Community Park in connection with a project to construct a new building for Alief Neighborhood Center - DISTRICT F - LE
45. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT for the Design, Construction, and Maintenance of three Interconnected Detention Basins; approving and authorizing the conveyance of a ±12.831-acre tract of land, being Tract A, located in the Meyerland Addition, Section 7, out of the J.D. Owen Survey, Houston, Harris County, Texas, from the City to the District pursuant to the agreement - DISTRICT C - COHEN
47. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 2.272 acres of land to BRIDGESTONE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district
48. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 557, containing 306.406 acres of land within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas; authorizing the district to exercise road powers and to issue bonds for road facilities; subject to certain conditions
49. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,220,000.00 out of Metro Construction - Other as an additional appropriation to the contract between the City of Houston and J. SIMMONS GROUP, INC for the Safe Sidewalk Program Work Authorization Project (Approved by Ordinance No. 2018-0219); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery, testing services, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Construction – Other
50. ORDINANCE appropriating $8,358,441.30 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF as an additional appropriation to the Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and TRANSCORE ITS, LLC for Houston Intelligent Transportation System Design-Build Services (as Approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0460); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF
51. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to the Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and TRANSCORE ITS, LLC for Houston Intelligent Transportation System Design-Build Services (as Approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0460) This item should only be considered after passage of Item 50 above
MATTERS HELD
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 54 and 55
54. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,538,881.52 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF; $82,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to contract between the City of Houston and OSCAR RENDA CONTRACTING, INC for the Memorial Drive Paving and Drainage Improvements from North Kirkwood Road to North Eldridge Parkway for Change Order No. 7 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2015-1254); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery, testing services, construction management and contingencies to construction of facilities financed by Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF and Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT G - TRAVIS
55. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $2,388,981.33 for Memorial Drive Paving and Drainage Improvements from North Kirkwood Road to North Eldridge Parkway on contract with OSCAR RENDA CONTRACTING, INC - 7.03% above the original contract amount - DISTRICT G - TRAVIS This item should only be considered after passage of Item 54 above TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS STARDIG AND TRAVIS These were Items 2 and 3 on Agenda of August 21, 2019
Consideration of Matters Removed from Consent Agenda (Part 3 of 3)
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
20. iPROJECT SOLUTIONS, LLC to furnish and deliver six iPlanTable® Workstations and Accessories for Houston Public Works - $70,650.00 - Building Inspection Fund
Non-Consent - Matters to be Presented by Council Members
NON-CONSENT - MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Stardig first
Sep 04, 2019 City Council
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INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9:00 AM - ROLL CALL
ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
ADMIN REPORT
REPORT FROM CITY CONTROLLER AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE CITY including but not limited to, a revenue, expenditure and encumbrance report for the General Fund, all special revenue funds and all enterprise funds, and a report on the status of bond funds
Consideration of Matters Removed from Consent Agenda (Part 1 of 3)
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
1. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the WATER ADJUSTMENT BOARD, for terms to expire August 7, 2022: Position One - SANJAY BAPAT, appointment Position Two - MARTYE M. KENDRICK, reappointment and to serve as Chair Position Three - EUGENE D. HERRERA, appointment
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
MISCELLANEOUS
ACCEPT WORK
PROPERTY - NUMBERING
PROPERTY
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
ORDINANCES
Consideration of Matters Removed from Consent Agenda (Part 2 of 3)
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
2. RECOMMENDATION from Director of Finance to place the proposed tax rate of $0.567920 on each $100 of taxable value, which is lower than last year's tax rate, on the September 11th Agenda. Publication of the proposed tax rate will be September 6th
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $710,376.45 and acceptance of work on contract with LANDSCAPE ART, INC for Lansdale Pavilion, Fonde Dog Park and Forum Playground - 5% over the original contract amount and within the approved 5% contingency - DISTRICTS I - GALLEGOS and J - LASTER
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $8,292,786.68 and acceptance of work on contract with SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for Wycliffe Drive (Chatterton to Metronome) Drainage and Paving Improvements - 1.25% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT A - STARDIG
9. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $9,050,655.22 and acceptance of work on contract with SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for Linkwood Paving & Drainage - 3.68% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
10. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $803,939.71 and acceptance of work on contract with CSI CONSOLIDATED, LLC dba CLEAN SERVE, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection In Support of Rehabilitation - 3.15% under the original contract amount (4277-89) - DISTRICTS B - DAVIS; C - COHEN; D - BOYKINS; F - LE; G - TRAVIS; H - CISNEROS; I - GALLEGOS; J - LASTER and K - CASTEX-TATUM
15. VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES, INC for spending authority for continuation of Session Initiation Protocol Telecommunications Services through Texas Department of Information Resources for Houston Information Technology Services - $2,500,030.60 - Central Service Revolving Fund
16. STAPLES CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL LLC for purchase and installation of Modular Furnishings and Furniture at Various Women, Infants and Children locations awarded to contractors for the Houston Health Department - $186,912.81 - Grant Fund
18. ALLIED TUBE & CONDUIT for Signpost and Associated Hardware for Houston Public Works Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - $1,685,610.00 - Dedicated Drainage & Street Renewal Fund
19. OVERBILT TRAILER COMPANY for purchase of Various Types of Trailers for Fleet Management Department for Houston Public Works - $226,640.00 - Enterprise and Other Funds
21. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-156 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to conditions for denial of issuance or renewal of a permit for a correctional facility or alternate housing facility
22. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1 AND 46 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Vehicles for Hire
23. ORDINANCE finding and determining the public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the public improvement project known as the Garden Oaks and Shepherd Park (West) and (East) Drainage and Paving Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to two parcels of land required for the project and situated in the S. Allen Survey, Abstract No. 94, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located on 43rd Street at Alba Street in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for relocation assistance, appraisal fees, title policies/services, recording fees, court costs, and expert witness fees in connection with the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to two parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT C - COHEN
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to a Neighborhood Stabilization Program ("NSP") Developer Loan Agreement between the City of Houston and MAYBERRY HOMES, INC to extend the term and the deadlines for completion and the expenditures of funds to acquire land and develop four affordable single-family homes in NSP target areas in Houston Texas - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
26. ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Houston to enter into a contract with the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS for an award of Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement between the City of Houston and WOOD ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS, INC, to provide Residential Home Damage Assessment, Asbestos, Lead Based Paint, and Mold Inspection and Testing Services for Disaster Related Projects for the Housing and Community Development Department; establishing a maximum contract amount - $4,647,100.00 - Disaster Recovery Fund
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Land Assembly and Development Grant Agreement and first amendment to Acquisition and Development Agreement between the City of Houston and THE HOUSTON LAND BANK, formerly known as the Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority, to provide additional funds for the Acquisition and Development of Land for Affordable Housing - $5,000,000.00 - TIRZ Affordable Housing Fund
30. ORDINANCE appropriating $580,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund; $35,861.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund for the purchase of Vehicles and Miscellaneous Equipment for the Solid Waste Management Department
31. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,900,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund and $393,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund for Various Capital Equipment for the Houston Fire Department
33. ORDINANCE awarding Job Order Ccontracts to 1) BROWN & ROOT INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LLC, 2) E-CONTRACTORS USA LLC, 3) ERC ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC., 4) JAMAIL & SMITH CONSTRUCTION LP, and 5) HORIZON INTERNATIONAL GROUP for construction services for the Task Order and Job Order Contracting Program; providing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years with three one-year renewal options
34. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Lease Agreement between HARTMAN SPE, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, as landlord, and the City of Houston, Texas, as tenant, for approximately 31,853 square feet of office space located at 601 Sawyer, Houston, Harris County, Texas - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
42. ORDINANCE relating to the relocation by CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC (Centerpoint) of its electric transmission and distribution lines in connection with the Texas Department of Transportation's expansion and improvement of the Calhoun Bridge ("Project"); making findings concerning the use of a portion of MacGregor Parkway for the Project; approving and authorizing the sale and conveyance of a 30-foot-wide temporary aerial easement across a portion of MacGregor Parkway from the City to CenterPoint in connection with the Project - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
43. ORDINANCE making certain findings and approving the permanent use or taking by the General Services Department of approximately 6.389 acres of land out of Alief Community Park in connection with a project to construct a new building for Alief Neighborhood Center - DISTRICT F - LE
45. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT for the Design, Construction, and Maintenance of three Interconnected Detention Basins; approving and authorizing the conveyance of a ±12.831-acre tract of land, being Tract A, located in the Meyerland Addition, Section 7, out of the J.D. Owen Survey, Houston, Harris County, Texas, from the City to the District pursuant to the agreement - DISTRICT C - COHEN
47. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 2.272 acres of land to BRIDGESTONE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district
48. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 557, containing 306.406 acres of land within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas; authorizing the district to exercise road powers and to issue bonds for road facilities; subject to certain conditions
49. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,220,000.00 out of Metro Construction - Other as an additional appropriation to the contract between the City of Houston and J. SIMMONS GROUP, INC for the Safe Sidewalk Program Work Authorization Project (Approved by Ordinance No. 2018-0219); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery, testing services, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Construction – Other
50. ORDINANCE appropriating $8,358,441.30 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF as an additional appropriation to the Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and TRANSCORE ITS, LLC for Houston Intelligent Transportation System Design-Build Services (as Approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0460); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF
51. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to the Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and TRANSCORE ITS, LLC for Houston Intelligent Transportation System Design-Build Services (as Approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0460) This item should only be considered after passage of Item 50 above
MATTERS HELD
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 54 and 55
54. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,538,881.52 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF; $82,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to contract between the City of Houston and OSCAR RENDA CONTRACTING, INC for the Memorial Drive Paving and Drainage Improvements from North Kirkwood Road to North Eldridge Parkway for Change Order No. 7 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2015-1254); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery, testing services, construction management and contingencies to construction of facilities financed by Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF and Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT G - TRAVIS
55. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $2,388,981.33 for Memorial Drive Paving and Drainage Improvements from North Kirkwood Road to North Eldridge Parkway on contract with OSCAR RENDA CONTRACTING, INC - 7.03% above the original contract amount - DISTRICT G - TRAVIS This item should only be considered after passage of Item 54 above TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS STARDIG AND TRAVIS These were Items 2 and 3 on Agenda of August 21, 2019
Consideration of Matters Removed from Consent Agenda (Part 3 of 3)
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
20. iPROJECT SOLUTIONS, LLC to furnish and deliver six iPlanTable® Workstations and Accessories for Houston Public Works - $70,650.00 - Building Inspection Fund
Non-Consent - Matters to be Presented by Council Members
NON-CONSENT - MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Stardig first
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