Board votes

Item 26-366 (2.): Chidiebere Ochi-Okorie, teacher, Chavez High School, Consideration of Independent Hearing Examiner’s Recommendation, TEA Docket No. 164-LH-06-2026 — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Janette Garza Lindner. Seconder: Edgar Colón. Aye: Edgar Colón, Janette Garza Lindner, Marcos Rosales. Absent: Ric Campo, Angela Lemond Flowers, Paula Mendoza, Karen Duffy, Marty Goossen, Lauren Gore. [Legistar vote record, item 46810]

Item 26-368 (4.): Keisha Johnson, teacher, Milne Elementary School, Consideration of Independent Hearing Examiner’s Recommendation, TEA Docket No. 199-LH-06-2026 — Action: accepted. Result: Pass. Mover: Janette Garza Lindner. Seconder: Marcos Rosales. Aye: Edgar Colón, Janette Garza Lindner, Marcos Rosales. Absent: Ric Campo, Angela Lemond Flowers, Paula Mendoza, Karen Duffy, Marty Goossen, Lauren Gore. [Legistar vote record, item 46807]

Item 26-369 (5.): Tanina White, teacher, Shadowbriar Elementary School, Dispute Resolution Hearing — Action: accepted. Result: Pass. Mover: Janette Garza Lindner. Seconder: Edgar Colón. Aye: Edgar Colón, Janette Garza Lindner, Marcos Rosales. Absent: Ric Campo, Angela Lemond Flowers, Paula Mendoza, Karen Duffy, Marty Goossen, Lauren Gore. [Legistar vote record, item 46805]

Item 26-367 (3.): Chikpe Okeke, teacher, Fonville Middle School, Consideration of Independent Hearing Examiner’s Recommendation, TEA Docket No. 200-LH-06-2026 — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Edgar Colón. Seconder: Janette Garza Lindner. Aye: Edgar Colón, Janette Garza Lindner, Marcos Rosales. Absent: Ric Campo, Angela Lemond Flowers, Paula Mendoza, Karen Duffy, Marty Goossen, Lauren Gore. [Legistar vote record, item 46803]

Vice President Cejka moved to accept the consent agenda as presented. Members of the Board made comments. The motion carried unanimously. 1. Consider Approval of Human Resources Board Report 5. Information and Discussion A. Elementary Schools Instructional Update Presentation Dr. Michael Houston, Deputy Superintendent of Academic Advancement & Innovation, and members of the Curriculum and Instruction Team from the District, presented the information to the Board. Members of the Board asked questions and made comments. Members of Dr. Houston's team answered the questions. 6. Closed Session President Cottrell called the meeting into closed session at 6:10 p.m. President Cottrell convened the meeting into open session at 7:13 p.m. 7. Adjournment President Cottrell adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. ______________________________ Jonathan Cottrell, Board President ______________________________ Jamieson Mackay, Secretary Date Approved: ____________ Minutes prepared by Greta McMahon

Item 26-6797 (41.): Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Fort Bend County for the construction of sidewalks along South Mason Road from Kingsland Blvd to and over the county line and all related appurtenances, UPIN 24104MF38501, Precinct 4. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199779]

Item 26-6665 (43.): Request for approval of an amendment to an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 539 to include additional Harris County project numbers for the maintenance and repair of Non-Standard Elements, including black sign poles within the existing right-of-way of the Anniston Development, UPIN NS104, Precinct 4. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199733]

Item 26-6663 (42.): Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Oakberry Trails Community Association, Inc. for the construction of pathways, landscaping, and related appurtenances associated with various phases of development within existing and future right-of-way for the Oakberry Trails Community, UPIN NS104, Precinct 4. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199732]

Item 26-6635 (46.): Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with BGE, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 for professional on-call engineering and related services as may be needed in connection with various projects, UPIN 23104MF2Y401, Precinct 4. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199723]

Item 26-6633 (44.): Request for approval of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority to support construction of mobility improvements from Sands Point Drive to Brays Bayou, including installation of a new safe crossing on Beechnut Street serving the Sharpstown community, UPIN 24104MF37T01, Precinct 4. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199721]

Item 26-6530 (45.): Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 171 to include additional Harris County project numbers for the maintenance and repair of Non-Standard Elements, including black powder-coated strain poles, mast arms, pedestal poles, luminaire arms, 8-foot sidewalks, and ramps, UPIN NS104, Precinct 4. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199715]

Item 26-6755 (21.): Request that the County Auditor be authorized to return unearned management fees in the amount of $3,339.47 to the East Aldine Management District and transfer earned management fees in the amount of $61,419.58 for construction management services to the Office of the County Engineer for the East Aldine Management District Texas Water Development Board Grant, Project Number 10384, Precinct 2. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199762]

Item 26-6731 (27.): Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, thirty (30) road easement, and one (1) visibility easement tracts for the public project known as Peek Road - from Stockdick School Road to Beckendorff Road - 2023, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 24104MF3A401, Precinct 4. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199745]

Item 26-6726 (25.): Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, four (4) road easement tracts for the public project known as Grant Road Segment 3 - from Telge Rd to Shaw Rd - 2018, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 19104MF10501, Precinct 3. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199740]

Item 26-6638 (23.): Request for approval of the sale by Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, of a thirty feet wide aerial easement to Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, from the HCFCD General Sales project, tract E135-00-00-03-605.0 - Sale, for the appraised value of $25,350.00, and that the County Judge execute the aerial easement, UPIN RPD-NP-090, Precinct 3. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199726]

Item 26-6637 (31.): Request for approval to authorize Harris County to declare as surplus property and sell 6710 E. Orem Dr and 12721 Foxton Rd, Houston, Texas 77048, also described as Lot 15 of Minnetex Place out of the William J. Lovett Survey, Abstract No. 526, Harris County, Texas, under the Precinct 1 Non-Project Related ROW Sales & Abandonments project, and the Harris County Real Property Division be authorized to enter into a listing agreement for the sale, UPIN 14101MF2ZN01, Precinct 1. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199725]

Item 26-6636 (30.): Request for approval to authorize Harris County to declare as surplus property and sell 1225 Elder Street, Houston, Texas 77007, also described in 1869 W. E. Wood Map of Houston out of the John Austin Survey, Abstract No. 01, and previously filed and recorded in deed records of Harris County, Vol. F, Pgs. 373-374, Harris County, Texas under the Precinct 1 Non-Project Related ROW Sales & Abandonments project, and the Harris County Real Property Division be authorized to enter into a listing agreement for the sale, UPIN 14101MF2ZN01, Precinct 1. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199724]

Item 26-6634 (40.): Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Greater Northside Management District to design and construct approximately 750 linear feet of sidewalks, install two rectangular rapid flashing beacons, and install a new crosswalk at the intersection of Jensen Drive and Aldine Westfield Road, UPIN 26102DOE9D01, Precinct 2. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199722]

Item 26-6632 (39.): Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 346 to construct improvements to the east side of S. Barker Cypress Boulevard from Cypress Chase to the south side of Kingsland Boulevard, including an approximately 800-foot extension of a six- to eight-foot-wide sidewalk, UPIN 26104EM0WD01, Precinct 4. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199720]

Item 26-6631 (38.): Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 533 for the construction of brick pavers in median noses, parallel parking spaces, 8-foot-wide wheelchair ramps, and related appurtenances within the Elyson division bounded by Longenbaugh Road and Katy-Hockley Cut Off Road, UPIN NS104, Precinct 4. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199719]

Item 26-6630 (37.): Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for Telge Road at Grand Parkway State Highway 99 in connection with Telge Road Segment 6 - from 300-feet North of Grant Road to 690-feet North of State Highway 99, UPIN 15104MF0DN03, Precinct 3. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199718]

Item 26-6573 (36.): Request for approval of a change in contract with Environmental Allies Inc., in connection with Cypress Creek Estates Subdivision Drainage Improvements 2018, with an addition in the amount of $67,783.93, Job No. 24/0448-3, UPIN 19103MF14401, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 22.84%, MWBE Current Participation: 25.10%. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199717]

Item 26-6542 (35.): Request for approval of a change in contract with LMC Corporation, in connection with Wastewater System Rehabilitation - Spring Camp and Klein Park, adding 7 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $26,154.80, Job No. 25/0079-2, UPIN 23103MF2VT01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 21.98%, MWBE Current Participation: 81.54%. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199716]

Item 26-6528 (29.): Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #493 for Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 95, Precinct 4. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199714]

Item 26-6527 (28.): Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #493 for Bridgeland Nature Preserve Way Street Dedication Sec 1, Precinct 4. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199713]

Item 26-6526 (34.): Request for approval of a change in contract with E Contractors USA LLC., in connection with Fire Marshal Office Training Facility - New Construction, with an addition in the amount of $55,501.74, Job No. 25/0304-1, UPIN 24213MF37F01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 12.10%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199712]

Item 26-6525 (33.): Request for approval of a change in contract with CE Barker, LTD, in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Construction - Westfield Estates - 2023, with an addition in the amount of $482,579.10, Job No. 24/0313-5, UPIN 23208MF2XZ01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.82%, MWBE Current Participation: 35.51%. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199711]

Item 26-6499 (32.): Request for approval of a change in contract with DVL Enterprises, LLC in connection with final construction of Mound Road Extension From Greenhouse Road along Spring Dr. to Cypress Dr. - Segment 2, adding 41 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $234,969.76, Job No. 24/0265-4, UPIN 24103MF3C501, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 27.62%, MWBE Current Participation: 19.65%. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199710]

Item 26-6497 (24.): Request for approval to use the department’s Procurement Card (P-card) and/or reimburse for expenses incurred for various meals, food, beverages, and other expenditures for various Office of the County Engineer (OCE) functions, events, meetings, and internal professional development in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for the period of October 1, 2026- September 30, 2027. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Adrian Garcia. Seconder: Rodney Ellis. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Lesley Briones. Nay: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. [Legistar vote record, item 199709]

Item 26-6468 (22.): Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Generator and Backup Power Systems project, for an initial authorization of $8,857,000 for FY 2027. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199708]

Item 26-6514 (20.): Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199706]

Item 26-6487 (19.): Request for approval to purchase food, goods, other consumables and related services for business/staff meetings, employee engagement events and various functions in the amount not to exceed $15,000 during the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Adrian Garcia. Seconder: Rodney Ellis. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Lesley Briones. Nay: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. [Legistar vote record, item 199705]

Item 26-6475 (18.): Request for approval of the lease of parking spaces for employees of Human Resources & Talent at certain garages with LANIER Parking for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, at an approximate total cost of $1,680.00. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199704]

Item 26-6473 (17.): Request for approval to use the department’s procurement card (P-card) and/or reimburse personnel for expenses incurred for various county functions, events, meetings, presentations, conferences, and activities in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Adrian Garcia. Seconder: Rodney Ellis. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Lesley Briones. Nay: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. [Legistar vote record, item 199703]

Item 26-6932 (10.): Request for approval to decrease commercial paper funding for County Engineer for the Harris County Courts Expansion project in the amount of $14,000,000 for a total net CP funding of $13,500,000 in order to swap funding sources with no net reduction in project budget overall. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199701]

Item 26-6877 (14.): Request for approval to pay the IRS an arbitrage rebate payment of $3,950.68 on the General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series D-2, and to send payment on the due date of October 19, 2026. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199700]

Item 26-6876 (13.): Request for approval to pay the IRS an arbitrage rebate payment of $34,113.54 for the 2nd tranche on the General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series D, and to send payment on the due date of October 19, 2026. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199699]

Item 26-6874 (12.): Request for approval to pay the IRS an arbitrage rebate payment of $99,073.46 for the 1st tranche on the General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series D, and to send payment on the due date of October 19, 2026. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199698]

Item 26-6871 (11.): Request for approval to pay the IRS an arbitrage rebate payment of $22,297.28 on the General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series C, and to send payment on the due date of October 19, 2026. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199697]

Item 26-6866 (9.): Request for approval of commercial paper funding for County Engineer for the Roofing Systems Repair and Replacement Countywide project in the additional amount of $1,125,000 for a total CP funding of $41,740,000. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199696]

Item 26-6865 (7.): Request for approval of additional $1,685,000 commercial paper funding for the Fire, Life Safety, and Electrical System Repair and Renovations projects, for a total CP funding of $22,430,000. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199695]

Item 26-6863 (8.): Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the Juvenile Probation Department Facilities Repair and Renovation project in the amount of $1,365,000 for a total CP funding of $29,360,000. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199694]

Item 26-6861 (6.): Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Plumbing Repair and Replacement project in the additional amount of $3,160,000 for a total CP funding of $9,465,000. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199693]

Item 26-6859 (5.): Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest in the amount of $322,895.36. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199692]

Item 26-6851 (4.): Request for approval of an update to the Harris County Investment Policy broker/dealer list. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199691]

Item 26-6508 (3.): Request for approval for Harris County to contribute to the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) at the required employer rate for calendar year 2027. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199689]

Item 26-6488 (15.): Request for approval of orders authorizing acceptance of payments in connection with settlement of damages to county property and other claims in the total amount of $181,673 and one workers’ compensation recovery in the total amount of $1,624; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $70,186; denial of 99 claims; and that the County Judge execute seven releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $70,785 in connection with property damage claims. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199688]

Item 26-6477 (16.): Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199687]

Item 26-6777 (1.): Request for approval of strategic hiring exemptions for Position Control Numbers (PCNs) in non-exempt departments. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199685]

Item 26-6966 (464.): Request by the County Attorney for approval to submit comments to the U.S. Census Bureau opposing proposed rulemaking by the Census Bureau that will significantly impact the administration, process, and outcome of the 2030 census by systematically undermining and undercounting vulnerable populations. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Lesley Briones. Seconder: Adrian Garcia. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Lesley Briones. Nay: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. [Legistar vote record, item 202042]

Item 26-6541 (335.): Request for discussion and possible action on the Harris County Toll Road Authority and bond funding. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. Seconder: Adrian Garcia. Aye: Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. Nay: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis. [Legistar vote record, item 202041]

Item 26-6493 (314.): Request for discussion and possible action on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and their use in Harris County, Texas. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Lesley Briones. Nay: Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. [Legistar vote record, item 202039]

Item 26-6921 (215.): Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Adrian Garcia. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Lesley Briones. Nay: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. [Legistar vote record, item 202038]

Item 26-6480 (177.): Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Lesley Briones. Nay: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. [Legistar vote record, item 202037]

Item 26-6541 (335.): Request for discussion and possible action on the Harris County Toll Road Authority and bond funding. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 202036]

Item 26-6493 (314.): Request for discussion and possible action on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and their use in Harris County, Texas. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Adrian Garcia. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. Nay: Lina Hidalgo. [Legistar vote record, item 202035]

Item 26-6493 (314.): Request for discussion and possible action on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and their use in Harris County, Texas. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Lesley Briones. Seconder: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. Absent: Adrian Garcia. [Legistar vote record, item 202034]

Item 26-6966 (464.): Request by the County Attorney for approval to submit comments to the U.S. Census Bureau opposing proposed rulemaking by the Census Bureau that will significantly impact the administration, process, and outcome of the 2030 census by systematically undermining and undercounting vulnerable populations. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Adrian Garcia. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 200180]

Item 26-6924 (414.): Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Management Representatives to the Consultation Team, for terms effective upon the designation of the Consultation Agent. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Lesley Briones. Absent: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. [Legistar vote record, item 200148]

Item 26-6897 (343.): Request for discussion and possible action regarding data center development and operations in Harris County, including the County’s existing authority and oversight. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Lesley Briones. Seconder: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 200072]

Item 26-6565 (341.): Request for the Office of County Administration, and other relevant County departments, to develop a centralized Harris County Crime Victim Navigation and Information Initiative using existing County resources where practicable; and to return to Commissioners Court on January 14, 2027, with implementation recommendations, an inventory of existing victim services, identified gaps in victim handoffs, and options for future improvements. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 200059]

Item 26-6541 (335.): Request for discussion and possible action on the Harris County Toll Road Authority and bond funding. — Action: motion failed. Result: Fail. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lina Hidalgo. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis. Nay: Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 200057]

Item 26-6494 (315.): Request for discussion and possible action on the unallocated $400K in the current budget, potentially related to pet welfare and/or other Strategic Plan priorities. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Adrian Garcia. Aye: Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. Nay: Lina Hidalgo. [Legistar vote record, item 200032]

Item 26-6493 (314.): Request for discussion and possible action on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and their use in Harris County, Texas. — Action: motion failed. Result: Fail. Mover: Adrian Garcia. Seconder: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. Aye: Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. Nay: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 200031]

Item 26-6492 (313.): Request for discussion and possible action to support individuals at the intersection of mental health, homelessness, and public safety. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Rodney Ellis. Seconder: Lesley Briones. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Lesley Briones. Nay: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. Absent: Adrian Garcia. [Legistar vote record, item 200030]

Item 26-6921 (215.): Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. Seconder: Rodney Ellis. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199929]

Item 26-6480 (177.): Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.. Seconder: Rodney Ellis. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. [Legistar vote record, item 199884]

Item 26-6772 (2.): Request for discussion and possible action on the allocation of recent and pending METRO Transfers. — Action: approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Lesley Briones. Seconder: Rodney Ellis. Aye: Lina Hidalgo, Rodney Ellis, Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Lesley Briones. Absent: Adrian Garcia. [Legistar vote record, item 199690]

Item (): Approval of the Consent Agenda — Action: Approved the Consent Agenda. Result: Pass. Mover: Sean Saunders. Seconder: Chad Tressler. [Legistar vote record, item 82945]

Item 26-0429 (9C.): Consider and take action on a resolution directing removal of the City’s automated license plate reader cameras at fixed locations along public roadways if a majority rejects continued use of those cameras in the November 3, 2026 election, and addressing related matters (Mayor Long) — Action: Approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Sean Saunders. Seconder: Andy Mann. [Legistar vote record, item 82914]

Item 26-0411 (9B.): Consider and take action on the election of the Region 14 Director of the Texas Municipal League (TML) Board of Directors (Mayor Long) — Action: Approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Nick Long. Seconder: Tommy Cones. [Legistar vote record, item 82913]

Item 26-0409 (9E.): Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing Change Order 1 to the construction contract with SpawGlass Contractors for the Pat Hallisey Park Project (PK2001), in an amount not to exceed $494,968 and authorizing a utility budget of $200,000 to work with TNMP and Phillips 66 Pipeline Company on their power extension to site and utility relocation (Executive Director of Capital Projects) — Action: Approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Chad Tressler. Seconder: Tommy Cones. [Legistar vote record, item 82912]

Item 26-0408 (9D.): Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with SpawGlass Construction Corp, for the Pat Hallisey Park Project (PK2001) in an amount not to exceed $49,764,800, authorizing an additional $3,392,185 for a Work Change Directive budget, and material testing services contract with Terracon Consultants in an amount not to exceed $290,460, for a total construction budget of $53,447,445 (Executive Director of Capital Projects) — Action: Approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Chad Tressler. Seconder: Tommy Cones. [Legistar vote record, item 82911]

Item 26-0397 (9A.): Consider and take action on an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Section 4B Industrial Development Corporation (Mayor Long) — Action: Approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Tommy Cones. Seconder: Courtney Chadwell. [Legistar vote record, item 82910]

Item 26-0406 (8A.): Consider and take action on Ordinance 2026-41, an ordinance designating parking spaces at Hometown Heroes Park as follows: Five spaces designated for the exclusive use of vehicles transporting persons with disabilities; Four spaces designated for senior programming; the foregoing Nine spaces to be reserved for their respective designated uses from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on weekdays and available for general use at all other times; One space designated for veteran parking; and One space designated for expectant mothers parking; providing for the posting of signs, exceptions, penalties, savings… — Action: Approved on Second Reading. Result: Pass. Mover: Tommy Cones. Seconder: Courtney Chadwell. [Legistar vote record, item 82908]

Item 26-0431 (6O.): Consider and take action on Ordinance 2026-39 creating a Citizen Data Privacy Committee to provide oversight of the City’s automated license plate reader system - Second Reading (Mayor Long, Mayor Pro Tem Saunders and Council Member Cones) Council approved first reading, 8-0-0, on September 22, 2026, with an amendment. — Action: Approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Sean Saunders. Seconder: Chad Tressler. [Legistar vote record, item 82904]

Item 26-0430 (6P.): Consider and take action on Ordinance 2026-40 amending Section 70-123, entitled “Restriction on Outdoor Donation Bins,” of Article VI, Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, to clarify the application of the City’s donation bin regulations to property owned, leased, or operated by governmental entities - Second Reading (Mayor Long) Council approved on first reading, 8-0-0 on September 22, 2026. — Action: Approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Sean Saunders. Seconder: Chad Tressler. [Legistar vote record, item 82903]

Item 26-0427 (6H.): Consider and take action on a resolution approving a one-year renewal of group life, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance benefits with Mutual of Omaha effective October 1, 2026 (Director of Human Resources and Civil Service) — Action: Approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Sean Saunders. Seconder: Chad Tressler. [Legistar vote record, item 82902]

Item 26-0415 (6J.): Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of library print materials through September 30, 2027, from Ingram Library Services, LLC, under Texas Smart Buy 715-M2, in an amount not to exceed $65,300 (Director of Parks & Cultural Services) — Action: Approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Sean Saunders. Seconder: Chad Tressler. [Legistar vote record, item 82901]

Item 26-0414 (6I.): Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of library print materials through September 30, 2027, from Brodart Co., under Texas Smart Buy 715-M2, in an amount not to exceed $65,500 (Director of Parks & Cultural Services) — Action: Approved. Result: Pass. Mover: Sean Saunders. Seconder: Chad Tressler. [Legistar vote record, item 82900]