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RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 19, 2014 - 9:00 A. M.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 19, 2014 - 9:00 A. M.
MAYOR'S REPORT
MAYOR'S REPORT
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 19, 2014 - 9:00 A. M.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 19, 2014 - 9:00 A. M.
MAYOR'S REPORT
MAYOR'S REPORT
Consent Agenda »
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 7
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 7
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of GITESH DESAI to Position Three of the GENERAL APPEALS BOARD, for a term to expire January 2, 2017
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of GITESH DESAI to Position Three of the GENERAL APPEALS BOARD, for a term to expire January 2, 2017
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of SHEILA EARTHMAN MAYFIELD to Position Seventeen of the HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire March 1, 2016
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of SHEILA EARTHMAN MAYFIELD to Position Seventeen of the HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire March 1, 2016
5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MAIN STREET MARKET SQUARE ZONE):
Position Two - CURTIS V. FLOWERS, for a term to expire 12/31/2016
Position Four - DEBORAH KEYSER, for a term to expire 12/31/2016
Position Five - REGINA GARCIA, for a term to expire 12/31/2015
Position Eight - JAMES B. HARRISON, III, for a term to expire 12/31/2016
5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MAIN STREET MARKET SQUARE ZONE):
Position Two - CURTIS V. FLOWERS, for a term to expire 12/31/2016
Position Four - DEBORAH KEYSER, for a term to expire 12/31/2016
Position Five - REGINA GARCIA, for a term to expire 12/31/2015
Position Eight - JAMES B. HARRISON, III, for a term to expire 12/31/2016
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a residential parking permit area in the Super Neighborhood of University Place DISTRICT C - COHEN
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a residential parking permit area in the Super Neighborhood of University Place DISTRICT C - COHEN
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for payment of invoice from TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Annual Consolidated Water Quality Fee for FY15 - $1,543,160.26 Enterprise Fund
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for payment of invoice from TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Annual Consolidated Water Quality Fee for FY15 - $1,543,160.26 Enterprise Fund
PROPERTY - NUMBER 8
PROPERTY - NUMBER 8
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Janet Baccus, Jones and Carter, Inc., on behalf of 1920 Alabama West Ltd., (Bob Rose, President) and McDuffie Marshall, Ltd. (Bob Rose, President), for abandonment and sale of: 1) McDuffie Street, from the north right-of-way line of Marshall Street to the north property line of Lot 9, Block 10; 2) Marshall Street, from its terminus west ±40 feet; and 3) Marshall Street, from its terminus east ±131 feet, in exchange for conveyance to the City of; 1) right-of-way for and construction of a t-type turnaround at Marshall Street east of Huldy Street; and 2) two 20-foot-wide storm sewer easements, all located within the Winlow Place Addition and/or the Melrose Place Addition, out of the Obedience Smith Survey, A-696, Parcels SY14-067A, SY14-067B, SY14-067C, AY15-047, LY14-036A and LY14-036B DISTRICT C - COHEN
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Janet Baccus, Jones and Carter, Inc., on behalf of 1920 Alabama West Ltd., (Bob Rose, President) and McDuffie Marshall, Ltd. (Bob Rose, President), for abandonment and sale of: 1) McDuffie Street, from the north right-of-way line of Marshall Street to the north property line of Lot 9, Block 10; 2) Marshall Street, from its terminus west ±40 feet; and 3) Marshall Street, from its terminus east ±131 feet, in exchange for conveyance to the City of; 1) right-of-way for and construction of a t-type turnaround at Marshall Street east of Huldy Street; and 2) two 20-foot-wide storm sewer easements, all located within the Winlow Place Addition and/or the Melrose Place Addition, out of the Obedience Smith Survey, A-696, Parcels SY14-067A, SY14-067B, SY14-067C, AY15-047, LY14-036A and LY14-036B DISTRICT C - COHEN
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 9 and 10
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 9 and 10
9. ORDINANCE re-allocating the amount of $113,100.00 out of Julia Ideson Library Contributions Fund and $56,200.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund from the construction contract with BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC fka SPAWMAXWELL COMPANY, L.P. for the Julia Ideson Building-Restoration and addition (Approved by Ordinance 2009-0284); appropriating $269,900.00 out of Julia Ideson Library Contributions Fund to fund the issuance of a purchase order to BASELINE PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC for Construction Services in connection with the installation of Light Dimming Systems at the Julia Ideson Building
9. ORDINANCE re-allocating the amount of $113,100.00 out of Julia Ideson Library Contributions Fund and $56,200.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund from the construction contract with BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC fka SPAWMAXWELL COMPANY, L.P. for the Julia Ideson Building-Restoration and addition (Approved by Ordinance 2009-0284); appropriating $269,900.00 out of Julia Ideson Library Contributions Fund to fund the issuance of a purchase order to BASELINE PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC for Construction Services in connection with the installation of Light Dimming Systems at the Julia Ideson Building
10. BASELINE PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC for Construction Services for Light Dimming/Electrical Remediation at the Julia Ideson Building through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Harris County Department of Education for the General Services Department on behalf of the Houston Public Library - $399,482.00 and contingencies for a total amount not to exceed $439,200.00 - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
10. BASELINE PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC for Construction Services for Light Dimming/Electrical Remediation at the Julia Ideson Building through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Harris County Department of Education for the General Services Department on behalf of the Houston Public Library - $399,482.00 and contingencies for a total amount not to exceed $439,200.00 - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 11 through 29
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 11 through 29
16. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 2011-462 (Passed June 8, 2011) to increase the maximum contract amount under Job Order Contract with HORIZON INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC for pending Work Orders and Facility Condition Assessment Projects
16. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 2011-462 (Passed June 8, 2011) to increase the maximum contract amount under Job Order Contract with HORIZON INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC for pending Work Orders and Facility Condition Assessment Projects
17. ORDINANCE appropriating $291,996.40 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding construction contract to AIA GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC for Remediation, Removal and Installation of Underground Storage Tanks at Fire Station No. 19; 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 materials testing, project management and construction oversight and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Fire Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
17. ORDINANCE appropriating $291,996.40 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding construction contract to AIA GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC for Remediation, Removal and Installation of Underground Storage Tanks at Fire Station No. 19; 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 materials testing, project management and construction oversight and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Fire Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
19. ORDINANCE approving payment of $106,722.53 to REDDY ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS, LTD. under contract with the City for construction of a Ground Storage Tank and Detention Pond at Park Glen-1 Pumping Station authorized by Ordinance No. 2004-0670 - DISTRICT F - NGUYEN
19. ORDINANCE approving payment of $106,722.53 to REDDY ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS, LTD. under contract with the City for construction of a Ground Storage Tank and Detention Pond at Park Glen-1 Pumping Station authorized by Ordinance No. 2004-0670 - DISTRICT F - NGUYEN
20. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2011-0878 (Passed on October 12, 2011) to increase the maximum contract amount for sole source contract between the City of Houston and ASTADIA, INC (Formerly known as IDEA INTEGRATION CORP. d/b/a IDEA) for Software and Hardware Technical Support and Maintenance Services for the City’s Street Service Assessment Vehicle for the Public Works & Engineering Department - $104,854.50 - Dedicated Drainage & Street Renewal Fund
20. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2011-0878 (Passed on October 12, 2011) to increase the maximum contract amount for sole source contract between the City of Houston and ASTADIA, INC (Formerly known as IDEA INTEGRATION CORP. d/b/a IDEA) for Software and Hardware Technical Support and Maintenance Services for the City’s Street Service Assessment Vehicle for the Public Works & Engineering Department - $104,854.50 - Dedicated Drainage & Street Renewal Fund
22. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 1.4851 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 61, for inclusion in its district
22. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 1.4851 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 61, for inclusion in its district
23. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 4.347 acres of land to HARRIS-FORT BEND COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, for inclusion in its district
23. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 4.347 acres of land to HARRIS-FORT BEND COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, for inclusion in its district
24. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 20.00 acres of land to WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 21, for inclusion in its district
24. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 20.00 acres of land to WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 21, for inclusion in its district
25. ORDINANCE appropriating $140,000.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation to the Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and NATHELYNE A. KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES, L.P. for Neighborhood Street Reconstruction (NSR) Project 465 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2009-1386); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF - DISTRICT A - STARDIG
25. ORDINANCE appropriating $140,000.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation to the Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and NATHELYNE A. KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES, L.P. for Neighborhood Street Reconstruction (NSR) Project 465 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2009-1386); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF - DISTRICT A - STARDIG
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $137,979.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation to the Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and IDCUS, INC for Pinemont Drive Paving and Drainage Improvements from Ella Boulevard to North Shepherd Drive (Approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0264); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF - DISTRICT C - COHEN
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $137,979.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation to the Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and IDCUS, INC for Pinemont Drive Paving and Drainage Improvements from Ella Boulevard to North Shepherd Drive (Approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0264); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF - DISTRICT C - COHEN
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $226,550.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and S&B INFRASTRUCTURE, LTD. for Engineering Services associated with the Pump and Lift Station Renewal and Replacement - Westheimer No. 1, Gulfton, Bering, San Felipe and Mud No. 25 Storm Water Right of Way Maintenance (Approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0513); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; C - COHEN; G - PENNINGTON and J - LASTER
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $226,550.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and S&B INFRASTRUCTURE, LTD. for Engineering Services associated with the Pump and Lift Station Renewal and Replacement - Westheimer No. 1, Gulfton, Bering, San Felipe and Mud No. 25 Storm Water Right of Way Maintenance (Approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0513); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; C - COHEN; G - PENNINGTON and J - LASTER
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,430,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as a second additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and CDM SMITH, INC for Engineering Services associated with the Northeast Water Purification Plant Improvements (Approved by Ordinance No. 2012-0443); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,430,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as a second additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and CDM SMITH, INC for Engineering Services associated with the Northeast Water Purification Plant Improvements (Approved by Ordinance No. 2012-0443); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 7
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of GITESH DESAI to Position Three of the GENERAL APPEALS BOARD, for a term to expire January 2, 2017
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of GITESH DESAI to Position Three of the GENERAL APPEALS BOARD, for a term to expire January 2, 2017
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of SHEILA EARTHMAN MAYFIELD to Position Seventeen of the HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire March 1, 2016
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of SHEILA EARTHMAN MAYFIELD to Position Seventeen of the HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire March 1, 2016
5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MAIN STREET MARKET SQUARE ZONE):
Position Two - CURTIS V. FLOWERS, for a term to expire 12/31/2016
Position Four - DEBORAH KEYSER, for a term to expire 12/31/2016
Position Five - REGINA GARCIA, for a term to expire 12/31/2015
Position Eight - JAMES B. HARRISON, III, for a term to expire 12/31/2016
5. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MAIN STREET MARKET SQUARE ZONE):
Position Two - CURTIS V. FLOWERS, for a term to expire 12/31/2016
Position Four - DEBORAH KEYSER, for a term to expire 12/31/2016
Position Five - REGINA GARCIA, for a term to expire 12/31/2015
Position Eight - JAMES B. HARRISON, III, for a term to expire 12/31/2016
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a residential parking permit area in the Super Neighborhood of University Place DISTRICT C - COHEN
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a residential parking permit area in the Super Neighborhood of University Place DISTRICT C - COHEN
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for payment of invoice from TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Annual Consolidated Water Quality Fee for FY15 - $1,543,160.26 Enterprise Fund
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for payment of invoice from TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Annual Consolidated Water Quality Fee for FY15 - $1,543,160.26 Enterprise Fund
PROPERTY - NUMBER 8
PROPERTY - NUMBER 8
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Janet Baccus, Jones and Carter, Inc., on behalf of 1920 Alabama West Ltd., (Bob Rose, President) and McDuffie Marshall, Ltd. (Bob Rose, President), for abandonment and sale of: 1) McDuffie Street, from the north right-of-way line of Marshall Street to the north property line of Lot 9, Block 10; 2) Marshall Street, from its terminus west ±40 feet; and 3) Marshall Street, from its terminus east ±131 feet, in exchange for conveyance to the City of; 1) right-of-way for and construction of a t-type turnaround at Marshall Street east of Huldy Street; and 2) two 20-foot-wide storm sewer easements, all located within the Winlow Place Addition and/or the Melrose Place Addition, out of the Obedience Smith Survey, A-696, Parcels SY14-067A, SY14-067B, SY14-067C, AY15-047, LY14-036A and LY14-036B DISTRICT C - COHEN
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Janet Baccus, Jones and Carter, Inc., on behalf of 1920 Alabama West Ltd., (Bob Rose, President) and McDuffie Marshall, Ltd. (Bob Rose, President), for abandonment and sale of: 1) McDuffie Street, from the north right-of-way line of Marshall Street to the north property line of Lot 9, Block 10; 2) Marshall Street, from its terminus west ±40 feet; and 3) Marshall Street, from its terminus east ±131 feet, in exchange for conveyance to the City of; 1) right-of-way for and construction of a t-type turnaround at Marshall Street east of Huldy Street; and 2) two 20-foot-wide storm sewer easements, all located within the Winlow Place Addition and/or the Melrose Place Addition, out of the Obedience Smith Survey, A-696, Parcels SY14-067A, SY14-067B, SY14-067C, AY15-047, LY14-036A and LY14-036B DISTRICT C - COHEN
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 9 and 10
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 9 and 10
9. ORDINANCE re-allocating the amount of $113,100.00 out of Julia Ideson Library Contributions Fund and $56,200.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund from the construction contract with BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC fka SPAWMAXWELL COMPANY, L.P. for the Julia Ideson Building-Restoration and addition (Approved by Ordinance 2009-0284); appropriating $269,900.00 out of Julia Ideson Library Contributions Fund to fund the issuance of a purchase order to BASELINE PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC for Construction Services in connection with the installation of Light Dimming Systems at the Julia Ideson Building
9. ORDINANCE re-allocating the amount of $113,100.00 out of Julia Ideson Library Contributions Fund and $56,200.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund from the construction contract with BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC fka SPAWMAXWELL COMPANY, L.P. for the Julia Ideson Building-Restoration and addition (Approved by Ordinance 2009-0284); appropriating $269,900.00 out of Julia Ideson Library Contributions Fund to fund the issuance of a purchase order to BASELINE PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC for Construction Services in connection with the installation of Light Dimming Systems at the Julia Ideson Building
10. BASELINE PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC for Construction Services for Light Dimming/Electrical Remediation at the Julia Ideson Building through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Harris County Department of Education for the General Services Department on behalf of the Houston Public Library - $399,482.00 and contingencies for a total amount not to exceed $439,200.00 - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
10. BASELINE PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC for Construction Services for Light Dimming/Electrical Remediation at the Julia Ideson Building through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Harris County Department of Education for the General Services Department on behalf of the Houston Public Library - $399,482.00 and contingencies for a total amount not to exceed $439,200.00 - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 11 through 29
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 11 through 29
16. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 2011-462 (Passed June 8, 2011) to increase the maximum contract amount under Job Order Contract with HORIZON INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC for pending Work Orders and Facility Condition Assessment Projects
16. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 2011-462 (Passed June 8, 2011) to increase the maximum contract amount under Job Order Contract with HORIZON INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC for pending Work Orders and Facility Condition Assessment Projects
17. ORDINANCE appropriating $291,996.40 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding construction contract to AIA GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC for Remediation, Removal and Installation of Underground Storage Tanks at Fire Station No. 19; 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 materials testing, project management and construction oversight and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Fire Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
17. ORDINANCE appropriating $291,996.40 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding construction contract to AIA GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC for Remediation, Removal and Installation of Underground Storage Tanks at Fire Station No. 19; 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 materials testing, project management and construction oversight and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Fire Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
19. ORDINANCE approving payment of $106,722.53 to REDDY ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS, LTD. under contract with the City for construction of a Ground Storage Tank and Detention Pond at Park Glen-1 Pumping Station authorized by Ordinance No. 2004-0670 - DISTRICT F - NGUYEN
19. ORDINANCE approving payment of $106,722.53 to REDDY ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS, LTD. under contract with the City for construction of a Ground Storage Tank and Detention Pond at Park Glen-1 Pumping Station authorized by Ordinance No. 2004-0670 - DISTRICT F - NGUYEN
20. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2011-0878 (Passed on October 12, 2011) to increase the maximum contract amount for sole source contract between the City of Houston and ASTADIA, INC (Formerly known as IDEA INTEGRATION CORP. d/b/a IDEA) for Software and Hardware Technical Support and Maintenance Services for the City’s Street Service Assessment Vehicle for the Public Works & Engineering Department - $104,854.50 - Dedicated Drainage & Street Renewal Fund
20. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2011-0878 (Passed on October 12, 2011) to increase the maximum contract amount for sole source contract between the City of Houston and ASTADIA, INC (Formerly known as IDEA INTEGRATION CORP. d/b/a IDEA) for Software and Hardware Technical Support and Maintenance Services for the City’s Street Service Assessment Vehicle for the Public Works & Engineering Department - $104,854.50 - Dedicated Drainage & Street Renewal Fund
22. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 1.4851 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 61, for inclusion in its district
22. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 1.4851 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 61, for inclusion in its district
23. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 4.347 acres of land to HARRIS-FORT BEND COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, for inclusion in its district
23. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 4.347 acres of land to HARRIS-FORT BEND COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, for inclusion in its district
24. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 20.00 acres of land to WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 21, for inclusion in its district
24. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 20.00 acres of land to WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 21, for inclusion in its district
25. ORDINANCE appropriating $140,000.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation to the Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and NATHELYNE A. KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES, L.P. for Neighborhood Street Reconstruction (NSR) Project 465 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2009-1386); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF - DISTRICT A - STARDIG
25. ORDINANCE appropriating $140,000.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation to the Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and NATHELYNE A. KENNEDY & ASSOCIATES, L.P. for Neighborhood Street Reconstruction (NSR) Project 465 (Approved by Ordinance No. 2009-1386); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF - DISTRICT A - STARDIG
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $137,979.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation to the Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and IDCUS, INC for Pinemont Drive Paving and Drainage Improvements from Ella Boulevard to North Shepherd Drive (Approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0264); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF - DISTRICT C - COHEN
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $137,979.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation to the Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and IDCUS, INC for Pinemont Drive Paving and Drainage Improvements from Ella Boulevard to North Shepherd Drive (Approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0264); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF - DISTRICT C - COHEN
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $226,550.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and S&B INFRASTRUCTURE, LTD. for Engineering Services associated with the Pump and Lift Station Renewal and Replacement - Westheimer No. 1, Gulfton, Bering, San Felipe and Mud No. 25 Storm Water Right of Way Maintenance (Approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0513); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; C - COHEN; G - PENNINGTON and J - LASTER
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $226,550.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and S&B INFRASTRUCTURE, LTD. for Engineering Services associated with the Pump and Lift Station Renewal and Replacement - Westheimer No. 1, Gulfton, Bering, San Felipe and Mud No. 25 Storm Water Right of Way Maintenance (Approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0513); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; C - COHEN; G - PENNINGTON and J - LASTER
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,430,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as a second additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and CDM SMITH, INC for Engineering Services associated with the Northeast Water Purification Plant Improvements (Approved by Ordinance No. 2012-0443); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,430,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as a second additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and CDM SMITH, INC for Engineering Services associated with the Northeast Water Purification Plant Improvements (Approved by Ordinance No. 2012-0443); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
Consideration of Consent Agenda »
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCES - 11 - 15, 18, 21, & 29
11. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 3003 Chevy Chase Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
11. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 3003 Chevy Chase Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
12. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 3414 Del Monte Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
12. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 3414 Del Monte Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
13. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2910 Lazy Lane Boulevard in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
13. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2910 Lazy Lane Boulevard in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
14. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2504 Brentwood Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
14. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2504 Brentwood Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
15. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2603 Milam Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT C - COHEN
15. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2603 Milam Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT C - COHEN
18. ORDINANCE approving a payment of $90,286.52 to RESICOM, INC under construction contract with the City for a Safe Sidewalk Project originally authorized by Ordinance No. 2011-0239 - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; B - DAVIS; C - COHEN; H - GONZALEZ and K - GREEN
18. ORDINANCE approving a payment of $90,286.52 to RESICOM, INC under construction contract with the City for a Safe Sidewalk Project originally authorized by Ordinance No. 2011-0239 - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; B - DAVIS; C - COHEN; H - GONZALEZ and K - GREEN
21. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of the MEMORIAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVENTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL CITY ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2015-2019 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG and G - PENNINGTON
21. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of the MEMORIAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVENTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL CITY ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2015-2019 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG and G - PENNINGTON
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $601,646.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF Fund; awarding contract to PFEIFFER & SON, LTD for Arterial Travel Time System; 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 CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF Fund
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $601,646.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF Fund; awarding contract to PFEIFFER & SON, LTD for Arterial Travel Time System; 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 CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF Fund
ORDINANCES - 11 - 15, 18, 21, & 29
11. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 3003 Chevy Chase Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
11. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 3003 Chevy Chase Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
12. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 3414 Del Monte Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
12. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 3414 Del Monte Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
13. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2910 Lazy Lane Boulevard in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
13. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2910 Lazy Lane Boulevard in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
14. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2504 Brentwood Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
14. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2504 Brentwood Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON
15. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2603 Milam Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT C - COHEN
15. ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2603 Milam Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events; providing for severability - DISTRICT C - COHEN
18. ORDINANCE approving a payment of $90,286.52 to RESICOM, INC under construction contract with the City for a Safe Sidewalk Project originally authorized by Ordinance No. 2011-0239 - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; B - DAVIS; C - COHEN; H - GONZALEZ and K - GREEN
18. ORDINANCE approving a payment of $90,286.52 to RESICOM, INC under construction contract with the City for a Safe Sidewalk Project originally authorized by Ordinance No. 2011-0239 - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; B - DAVIS; C - COHEN; H - GONZALEZ and K - GREEN
21. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of the MEMORIAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVENTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL CITY ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2015-2019 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG and G - PENNINGTON
21. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of the MEMORIAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVENTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL CITY ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2015-2019 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG and G - PENNINGTON
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $601,646.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF Fund; awarding contract to PFEIFFER & SON, LTD for Arterial Travel Time System; 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 CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF Fund
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $601,646.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF Fund; awarding contract to PFEIFFER & SON, LTD for Arterial Travel Time System; 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 CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF Fund
Item 30 »
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 30
30. MOTION TO SET A DATE not less than seven days from November 19, 2014, to receive nominations for Position 8 of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON CIVIC EVENT, INC, CITY OF HOUSTON TEXAS, for a term to expire January 1, 2016
30. MOTION TO SET A DATE not less than seven days from November 19, 2014, to receive nominations for Position 8 of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON CIVIC EVENT, INC, CITY OF HOUSTON TEXAS, for a term to expire January 1, 2016
30. MOTION TO SET A DATE not less than seven days from November 19, 2014, to receive nominations for Position 8 of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON CIVIC EVENT, INC, CITY OF HOUSTON TEXAS, for a term to expire January 1, 2016
30. MOTION TO SET A DATE not less than seven days from November 19, 2014, to receive nominations for Position 8 of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON CIVIC EVENT, INC, CITY OF HOUSTON TEXAS, for a term to expire January 1, 2016
Matters Held »
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 31 and 32
31. ORDINANCE amending and restating the City of Houston’s Financial Policies adopted by Ordinance No. 2003-474 TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PENNINGTON, GREEN, BOYKINS and STARDIG This was Item 15 on Agenda of November 12, 2014
31. ORDINANCE amending and restating the City of Houston’s Financial Policies adopted by Ordinance No. 2003-474 TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PENNINGTON, GREEN, BOYKINS and STARDIG This was Item 15 on Agenda of November 12, 2014
32. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of the MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MIDTOWN ZONE); approving a waiver and release of a restriction on a certain tract of land located at 3300 Main Street in the Main Street Addition Subdivision, Houston, Harris County, Texas; approving the Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2015-2019 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - COHEN; D - BOYKINS and I - GALLEGOS - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COHEN This was Item 22 on Agenda of November 12, 2014
32. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of the MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MIDTOWN ZONE); approving a waiver and release of a restriction on a certain tract of land located at 3300 Main Street in the Main Street Addition Subdivision, Houston, Harris County, Texas; approving the Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2015-2019 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - COHEN; D - BOYKINS and I - GALLEGOS - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COHEN This was Item 22 on Agenda of November 12, 2014
31. ORDINANCE amending and restating the City of Houston’s Financial Policies adopted by Ordinance No. 2003-474 TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PENNINGTON, GREEN, BOYKINS and STARDIG This was Item 15 on Agenda of November 12, 2014
31. ORDINANCE amending and restating the City of Houston’s Financial Policies adopted by Ordinance No. 2003-474 TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PENNINGTON, GREEN, BOYKINS and STARDIG This was Item 15 on Agenda of November 12, 2014
32. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of the MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MIDTOWN ZONE); approving a waiver and release of a restriction on a certain tract of land located at 3300 Main Street in the Main Street Addition Subdivision, Houston, Harris County, Texas; approving the Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2015-2019 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - COHEN; D - BOYKINS and I - GALLEGOS - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COHEN This was Item 22 on Agenda of November 12, 2014
32. ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of the MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MIDTOWN ZONE); approving a waiver and release of a restriction on a certain tract of land located at 3300 Main Street in the Main Street Addition Subdivision, Houston, Harris County, Texas; approving the Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2015-2019 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - COHEN; D - BOYKINS and I - GALLEGOS - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COHEN This was Item 22 on Agenda of November 12, 2014
Matters Presented by Council Members
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Martin first