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SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING May 10, 2019 Notice is hereby given that, prior to the adjournment of the regular meeting of Commissioners Court on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, the Court will consider the following supplemental agenda items. 1. Recommendation by the County Engineer that Commissioners Court grant authorization to negotiate for professional engineering services, with Geoscience Engineering and Testing, Inc.; for professional construction materials testing lab and inspection services for repair of various roads in the Channelview area for the BetterStreets2Neighborhoods Community Program, UPIN 19102MF0Z501, Job No. 19/0083, Precinct Two. 2. Request by the Community Services Department for approval of a resolution and order in support for the redevelopment of the Greenspoint Mall in Harris County Precinct One by the North Houston District. 3. Request by the Administrative Office of the District Courts for permission to pay a visiting associate judge for the Family District Courts at a rate of $65.78 per hour. 4. Request by the County Judge for authorization for Harris County Community Services Department to take the following actions in consultation with the County Judge and Commissioners related to 2020 Census outreach, and related authorization for Harris County Budget Management to set aside funds and establish a total budget not to exceed $3,964,359: (1) Negotiate with the City of Houston on an Interlocal Agreement regarding participating in a contract with its selected vendor, Lopez Negrete Communications, Inc., for a 2020 Census Engagement Initiative. (2) Negotiate an Agreement between the City of Houston, Harris County, and the nonprofit organization Houston in Action regarding census-related outreach. (3) Negotiate for additional services that focus on messaging and census outreach in unincorporated areas and the additional 33 cities in Harris County. (4) Work with the Harris County Purchasing Agent to develop one or more requests for proposals to obtain services led by or involving nonprofit organizations that include census campaign strategy expertise, digital outreach, and enhanced community engagement and canvassing activities to promote 2020 Census participation in Harris County. 5. Request by the County Judge for discussion regarding recent rain events and flooding in Harris County. 6. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct One for approval of a resolution recognizing the Spring 2019 participants in the Texas Legislative Internship Program. 7. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct Three for discussion and possible action concerning various issues arising from the status, authority and make-up of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) including: What is the authority of the CJCC? May a member of the CJCC choose to ignore the bylaws established by Commissioners Court? Do members of the CJCC owe a fiduciary duty to the CJCC? May the CJCC set County policy? Does the CJCC have legal authority to bind the County or any of its elected or appointed officials? Are the independently elected officials of the County bound by the decisions of the CJCC? Can someone sue the CJCC? Can the CJCC file a suit? Does the CJCC have immunity from lawsuits? Can individual members of the CJCC be sued for actions taken by the CJCC as a body? Would Harris County be authorized to pay for or otherwise provide a defense to a member of the CJCC against whom a lawsuit were filed or otherwise pay a judgment for an individual member of the CJCC sued for an action taken by the CJCC? If an independently elected official acts contrary to standards adopted by the CJCC would this open up the County or the official to liability? What code of ethics, state or local, apply to members? Who will write the language of the Commissioners Court posting of the CJCC meeting? Diane Trautman, County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas James E. Hastings Jr., Director Commissioners Court Records NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING May 10, 2019 Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Courtroom of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, on the ninth floor of the Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston Street, Houston, Texas, for the purpose of considering and taking action on matters brought before the Court. Agendas may be obtained in advance of the court meeting in the Commissioners Court Courtroom, Suite 934, Administration Building, 1001 Preston Street, Houston, Texas, on the day of the meeting, or via the internet at https://agenda.harriscountytx.gov. Diane Trautman, County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas James E. Hastings Jr., Director Commissioners Court Records HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS COMMISSIONERS COURT 1001 Preston St., Suite 934 Houston, Texas 77002 (713) 274-1111 Lina Hidalgo Rodney Ellis Adrian Garcia Steve Radack R. Jack Cagle County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3 Commissioner, Precinct 4 No. 19.09 AGENDA May 14, 2019 10:00 a.m. Opening prayer by Pastor Brandon Barber of Elevate People Church in Houston. I. Departments 1. County Engineer 21. Grants 2. Flood Control District 22. Fiscal Services & Purchasing 3. Toll Road Authority a. Auditor 4. Budget Management b. Treasurer 5. Legislative Relations c. Tax Assessor-Collector 6. Universal Services d. Purchasing 7. Public Health Services 23. Commissioners Court 8. Community Services a. County Judge 9. County Library b. Commissioner, Precinct 1 10. Youth & Family Services c. Commissioner, Precinct 2 11. Constables d. Commissioner, Precinct 3 12. Sheriff e. Commissioner, Precinct 4 13. County Clerk 24. Miscellaneous 14. District Clerk II. Emergency/supplemental items 15. County Attorney III. Public Hearings 16. District Attorney IV. Executive Session 17. Justices of the Peace V. Appearances before court 18. County Courts Adjournment 19. Probate Courts 20. Travel & Training a. Out of Texas b. In Texas The Commissioners Court may go into executive session, if necessary, pursuant to chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, for one or more of the following reasons: (1) consultation with the County Attorney to seek or receive legal advice or consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation; (2) discussion about the value or transfer of real property; (3) discussion about a prospective gift or donation; (4) consideration of specific personnel matters; (5) discussion about security personnel or devices; or (6) discussion of certain economic development matters. The Commissioners Court may announce that it will go into executive session on any item listed on this agenda if the subject matter is permitted for a closed session by provisions of chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. The agenda is available on the internet at https://agenda.harriscountytx.gov. 05.14.19 Page -1- I. Departments 1. County Engineer a. Recommendation for authorization to purchase certain tracts for negotiated prices for the county for: 1. Tract 1 for $30,000, $4,070 over the appraised value, for the West Richey Road project in Precinct 1 (UPIN 16101MF0HZ01). 2. Tract 35 for $3,000, $595 over the appraised value, for the Crosby Lynchburg Road, Phase III project in Precinct 2 (UPIN 17102MF0MV01). 3. Tract 25 for $31,000, $2,677 over the appraised value, for the Telge Road, Segment 2 project in Precinct 4 (UPIN 15104MF0DN02). b. Recommendation that the County Judge execute a proposed gift form and authorization to accept a real estate donation from CTP MF LAND, Ltd., of Tracts E-N-232 and E-N-233 for the Cypress Creek Greenway project in Precinct 4 for the county. c. Recommendation that the County Judge execute easement documents and that the court authorize the county to convey real estate for: 1. Tract 4DP for the T.C. Jester Boulevard-1 project in Precinct 1 for the public. 2. Tract 1 for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department expansion at the Atascocita facility project in Precinct 4 for CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC. d. Recommendation for authorization of certain projects, decreeing the projects to be a public necessity and convenience, directing the Real Property Division to acquire, and authorizing eminent domain if necessary for: 1. Three tracts for the county-wide general acquisition project in Precincts 2 and 4 for the Flood Control District (UPIN 080900Z1H042). 2. A revised tract for the Hardy Toll Road extension project in Precinct 2 for the county (UPIN 9905050403). 3. A tract for the Little Cypress Creek Sub-Regional Frontier Program project in Precinct 3 for the Flood Control District (UPIN 100900L100P2). 4. A revised tract for channel conveyance improvements to the M124-00-00 project in Precinct 4 for the Flood Control District. 5. Two revised tracts for the Hufsmith-Kohrville Road-3 project in Precinct 4 for the Flood Control District (UPIN 15104M23NP03). 6. A tract for the Flood Mitigation Assistance 2017 Buyout project in Precinct 4 for the Flood Control District (UPIN 190900Z1H063). e. Recommendation for approval of the following plats: 1. El Espinito in Precinct 1; South Texas Surveying Associates, Incorporated. 2. Generation Park Management District Lift Station No. 4 in Precinct 1; Baseline Corporation. 3. Hidden Meadow, Section 14 in Precinct 1; McKim & Creed, Incorporated. 4. Prosperity Friendswood in Precinct 1; Windrose. 05.14.19 Page -2- 5. Remington Creek Ranch, Section 5 in Precinct 1; Van De Wiele & Vogler, Incorporated. 6. Tidwell Lakes, Sections 3 and 6 in Precinct 1; ICMC Group, Incorporated. 7. Balmoral, Section 18 in Precinct 2; Jones|Carter. 8. Greens Road, Section 1 street dedication in Precinct 2; Jones|Carter. 9. Harris County MUD No. 504 Drainage Reserve No. 6 in Precinct 2; BGE, Incorporated. 10. Highland Farms minor replat for Jimenez Place in Precinct 2; Hutchison & Associates. 11. Bridgeland Parkland Village Lift Station Nos. 2 and 3 in Precinct 3; BGE, Incorporated.