Harris County
Upcoming
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on numerous contract modifications for local road and flood control projects, alongside a $772,170 reallocation of ARPA funds to the general fund. The agenda also covers appointing a new Chief Infrastructure Officer, reviewing retiree health insurance options, and processing property easement sales and acquisitions. These items address infrastructure funding, administrative restructuring, and county budget management.
- Reallocate up to $772,170 from ARPA to the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund.
- Approve contract additions for multiple road and drainage projects, including $1.2M for Hardy/Aldine and $351K for Connorvale Development.
- Purchase a tract for Telge Rd Segment 5 for $135,000.
- Sell easements to water authorities and utility districts for $24,725 combined.
- Review Aetna SilverScript retiree health plan options to control costs.
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The court will approve funding and contracts for county infrastructure, including $20M for Reliant Park upgrades and several drainage and roadway projects. Officials will also adjust budget allocations for the Flood Control District and vote on new committee charters and board appointments. These actions support ongoing capital improvements and administrative operations across Harris County.
- $20M funding for Reliant Park improvements, including the Reliant Center roof replacement
- Contract amendments adding $1.76M for Congress Street courtroom buildouts and $533K for Cedar Bayou Park drainage
- Interlocal agreements with TIRZ #2 and #3 to fund Lockwood Drive widening and Veterans Memorial Drive improvements
- $5.8M reduction in commercial paper funding for the Harris County Detention Facilities Phase I project
- $1M agreement with ING Garza for on-call construction engineering services for the Flood Control District
Commissioners Court
The court will discuss Harris County jail population and conditions, and consider creating an Infrastructure Coordination & Performance Committee. It will also vote on extending the M/WBE program, approving budget transfers, and multiple land conveyances and contract changes. Several items involve financial approvals for settlements, interest payments, and construction project adjustments.
- Discussion on Harris County jail population, staffing, and conditions
- Approval of $1,016,436.65 in commercial paper interest payments
- Approval of settlements and claims totaling $204,536, including $156,836 in property damage payments
- Conveyance of 30 tracts (5.8 acres) to City of Houston for Hardy Toll Road Downtown Connector
- Contract change for Airline Drive construction with $658,077.77 deduction